JP5606309B2 - Upper body support device for toilet - Google Patents

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JP5606309B2
JP5606309B2 JP2010510224A JP2010510224A JP5606309B2 JP 5606309 B2 JP5606309 B2 JP 5606309B2 JP 2010510224 A JP2010510224 A JP 2010510224A JP 2010510224 A JP2010510224 A JP 2010510224A JP 5606309 B2 JP5606309 B2 JP 5606309B2
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本発明は、トイレに座る使用者の上体を支持する上体支持装置に関する。   The present invention relates to an upper body support device that supports an upper body of a user sitting in a toilet.

一般に、トイレ使用者のほとんどは、トイレに座って排便する際に、その上体を前方に折り曲げてその腕を脚に置く。   In general, most toilet users fold their upper body forward and place their arms on their legs when sitting in the toilet and defecate.

しかしながら、かかる姿勢は悪い習慣、つまり無意識に日常生活で悪い姿勢をする習慣をつけてしまう。さらに、かかる姿勢は便の排出に悪い影響を及ぼす。   However, this posture creates a bad habit, that is, a habit of unconsciously taking a bad posture in daily life. In addition, such a posture has a negative effect on fecal discharge.

さらに、使用者が上記姿勢で無理して排便で力む場合、血圧が上昇して身体に悪影響を及ぼすという問題がある。   Furthermore, when the user is forced to defecate in the above posture, there is a problem that blood pressure rises and adversely affects the body.

最近、過度のストレスと減量の試みに起因する便秘者数が顕著に増加しており、かかる便秘者の場合、排便時の不安感のためにスムーズな排便を行うことがさらに困難になっている。   Recently, the number of constipation due to excessive stress and weight loss attempts has increased significantly, making it more difficult for such constipation to have a smooth defecation due to anxiety during defecation. .

特に、排便者が排便時に他の日常行為を数分間行うことを可能にする別個の装置があれば、多忙な生活を送る人々に大いに役立つ。   In particular, a separate device that allows the defecation person to perform other daily activities during the defecation for a few minutes would be of great help to people who are busy.

この目的を達成して前述の問題を克服するため、トイレ用上体支持板が、本発明の出願人によって出願された韓国実用新案登録番号第390267号(出願日:2005年4月14日、登録日:2007年7月11日)で提案されている。前記従来の上体支持板には、使用者の腕をその上で支持する支持板と、前記支持板に連結されて前記支持板を支持する支持杆と、前記支持杆がそれに対して所定の角度範囲内で回転可能なように挿入され、かつトイレ室内に取り付けられて前記支持板と前記支持杆とをトイレ室内での所定の位置に位置決めする取付杆と、が含まれている。   In order to achieve this object and overcome the above-mentioned problems, an upper body support plate for a toilet is disclosed as a Korean utility model registration number 390267 filed by the applicant of the present invention (filing date: April 14, 2005, (Registration date: July 11, 2007). The conventional upper body support plate includes a support plate for supporting a user's arm thereon, a support rod connected to the support plate to support the support plate, and the support rod having a predetermined shape relative thereto. And a mounting rod that is inserted so as to be rotatable within an angular range and is mounted in the toilet room and positions the support plate and the support rod at a predetermined position in the toilet room.

本発明の出願人が開示した前記上体支持板のサンプルはすでに開発されて、その商品化も行われており、非常に前向きな反応を受けた。特に、前記上体支持板は高齢者や脆弱者から良好な反響があったが、前記従来の上体支持板の場合、前記支持板が比較的に重いことから、高齢者や脆弱者が前記支持板を持ち上げたり、押したりすることが困難であった。さらに、冬季に使用者が腕を前記上体支持板に載せる際、支持板が冷たくなっているため使用者が寒気を感じることもあるという欠点がある。よって、これらの問題に対する解決策が必要になる。   The sample of the upper support plate disclosed by the applicant of the present invention has been developed and commercialized, and has received a very positive reaction. In particular, the upper body support plate had a good response from the elderly and fragile people, but in the case of the conventional upper body support plate, since the support plate is relatively heavy, It was difficult to lift or push the support plate. Further, when the user places his / her arm on the upper body support plate in winter, the user may feel cold because the support plate is cold. Therefore, a solution to these problems is required.

そこで、本発明は上記の従来技術の問題点を念頭に置いてなされ、本発明の目的は、使用者が排便時に腕をその上に載せることができ、限定された空間のトイレ室内における使用者の自由な動きが確保されるように構成され、トイレ室のドアの開閉を妨げず、さらに、トイレ室の床洗浄作業を妨げず、しかも、冬季に使用者の体温を維持する暖房機能と、使用者の腹部を刺激して便の排出を促進する振動機能と、を有するトイレ用上体支持装置を提供することにある。   Therefore, the present invention has been made with the above-described problems of the prior art in mind, and the object of the present invention is to allow a user to place his / her arm on a defecation and to use the user in a toilet room in a limited space. A heating function that does not hinder the opening and closing of the door of the toilet room, further prevents the floor washing operation of the toilet room, and maintains the body temperature of the user in winter, An object of the present invention is to provide a toilet upper body support device having a vibration function for stimulating a user's abdomen to promote fecal discharge.

上記目的を達成するために、本発明は、トイレに隣接した所定の位置に設けられたトイレに座る使用者の上体を支持するトイレ用上体支持装置を提供し、前記上体支持装置には、使用者の腕をその上で支持する支持板が含まれ、前記支持板は片端部の周りの壁と使用者上体前方部との間で、上方向または下方向に回転する。   In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an upper body support device for a toilet that supports an upper body of a user sitting on a toilet provided at a predetermined position adjacent to the toilet, and the upper body support device includes: Includes a support plate on which the user's arm is supported, the support plate rotating upward or downward between the wall around one end and the front of the user's upper body.

本発明に係るトイレ用上体支持装置では、使用者が排便時にその腕を支持板上に載せることができるので、使用者の上体が前方に傾きすぎないように正しい姿勢を保ち、その結果、排便に起因する血圧の上昇を防止する。   In the upper body support device for a toilet according to the present invention, the user can place his / her arm on the support plate during defecation, so the user's upper body is kept in a correct posture so as not to tilt forward, and as a result Prevents blood pressure rise due to defecation.

さらに、通常、未使用状態では、前記支持板は直立状態で壁内に挿入、格納される。そのため、限定された空間のトイレ室内で使用者の自由な動きが確保され、前記上体支持装置はトイレ室のドアの開閉を妨げない。加えて、トイレ室の床洗浄時、前記上体支持装置はその洗浄作業を妨げることもない。水が前記上体支持装置の内部に浸入することが防止されているため、金属成分が錆びる、また、前記上体支持装置が水垢で覆われることも防止されている。そして、前記上体支持装置の電子部分も湿気を吸収したり、水に直接接触することが防止されている。   Further, normally, in an unused state, the support plate is inserted and stored in the wall in an upright state. Therefore, a user's free movement is ensured in the toilet room of the limited space, and the said upper body support apparatus does not prevent opening and closing of the door of a toilet room. In addition, when cleaning the floor of the toilet room, the upper body support device does not interfere with the cleaning operation. Since water is prevented from entering the inside of the upper body support device, the metal component is rusted, and the upper body support device is also prevented from being covered with scale. And the electronic part of the upper body support device is also prevented from absorbing moisture or coming into direct contact with water.

本発明に従ってトイレ室内の壁に内蔵された前記上体支持装置を説明する斜視図である。It is a perspective view explaining the said upper body support apparatus incorporated in the wall in a toilet room according to this invention. 本発明に従ってトイレ室内の壁に内蔵された前記上体支持装置の下方に引き出された状態を説明する斜視図である。It is a perspective view explaining the state pulled out below the said upper body support apparatus incorporated in the wall in a toilet room according to this invention. 本発明の一実施形態に従って下方に引き出された状態での前記上体支持装置の構造を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the said upper body support apparatus in the state pulled out below according to one Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の実施形態に従って下方に引き出された状態での前記上体支持装置の構造を示す分解斜視図である。It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the said upper body support apparatus in the state pulled out below according to embodiment of this invention. 本発明の実施形態に従って下方に引き出された状態での前記上体支持装置の構造を示す平断面図である。It is a plane sectional view showing the structure of the upper body support device in the state where it was pulled down according to the embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の実施形態に係るヒンジ部の構造を示す部分側断面図である。It is a fragmentary sectional side view which shows the structure of the hinge part which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 本発明に係る上体支持装置の本体と一体化した制御部を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the control part integrated with the main body of the upper body support apparatus which concerns on this invention. 本発明に従って壁面に取り付けられた前記上体支持装置を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the said upper body support apparatus attached to the wall surface according to this invention. 本発明に従って壁面に取り付けられた前記上体支持装置の分解斜視図である。It is a disassembled perspective view of the said upper body support apparatus attached to the wall surface according to this invention. 本発明に従って壁面に取り付けられた前記上体支持装置の部分平断面図である。It is a fragmentary top sectional view of the said upper body support apparatus attached to the wall surface according to this invention. 本発明に係る上体支持装置に取り付けられた振動部を示す部分側断面図である。It is a fragmentary sectional side view which shows the vibration part attached to the upper body support apparatus which concerns on this invention.

以下、本発明について添付図面を参照し詳細に説明する。   Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

図1は本発明に従ってトイレ室内の壁に内蔵された前記上体支持装置を説明する斜視図であり、図2は本発明に従ってトイレ室内の壁に内蔵された前記上体支持装置の下方に引き出された状態を説明する斜視図であり、図3は本発明の一実施形態に従って下方に引き出された状態での前記上体支持装置の構造を示す斜視図であり、図4は本発明の実施形態に従って下方に引き出された状態での前記上体支持装置の構造を示す分解斜視図であり、図5は下方に引き出された状態での前記上体支持装置の構造を示す平断面図であり、図6は本発明の実施形態に係るヒンジ部の構造を示す部分側断面図であり、図7は前記上体支持装置の本体と一体化した制御部を示す斜視図であり、図8は壁面に取り付けられた前記上体支持装置を示す斜視図であり、図9は壁面に取り付けられた前記上体支持装置の分解斜視図であり、図10は壁面に取り付けられた前記上体支持装置の部分平断面図であり、図11は前記上体支持装置に取り付けられた振動部を示す部分側断面図である。   FIG. 1 is a perspective view for explaining the upper body support device built in a wall of a toilet room according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is drawn below the upper body support device built in the wall of a toilet room according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the structure of the upper body support device in a state of being pulled out downward according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the upper body support device in a state where the upper body support device is drawn downward according to a form, and FIG. 5 is a plan sectional view showing the structure of the upper body support device in a state where the upper body support device is drawn downward. 6 is a partial sectional side view showing the structure of the hinge part according to the embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a control part integrated with the main body of the upper body support device, and FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the said upper body support apparatus attached to the wall surface. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the upper body support device attached to the wall surface, FIG. 10 is a partial plan sectional view of the upper body support device attached to the wall surface, and FIG. 11 is the upper body support device. It is a fragmentary sectional side view which shows the vibration part attached to.

図1から図4に示したように、本発明に係る上体支持装置10はトイレ1に隣接した所定の位置に設けられて使用者の上体を支持し、前記上体支持装置10には、使用者の腕をその上で支持する支持板11が含まれ、前記支持板11は壁2と使用者上体前方部との間で、その片端部の周りを回転可能に構成される。   As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the upper body support device 10 according to the present invention is provided at a predetermined position adjacent to the toilet 1 to support the upper body of the user, and the upper body support device 10 includes A support plate 11 for supporting the user's arm is included, and the support plate 11 is configured to be rotatable around one end portion between the wall 2 and the front part of the user's upper body.

本発明では、ヒンジで開閉する蓋状部11aが前記支持板11の上面中間内側部に設けられており、透明窓が前記支持板11の蓋状部11aの両側に配設されており、外部電力で作動し、かつ、動作信号を供給するため制御部19で制御される遠赤外線ランプ11bが前記各透明窓内に設けられている。さらに、クッション部材11dが前記支持板11の上面に固着しており、支え部13は、前記支持板11下面の下に設けられ、下方に回転し前記壁2から引き出された状態で見られる。前記支え部13は、前記支持板11が引き出されると前記壁2に接触して、前記支持板11にかかる荷重を支える働きをする。また、前記壁2内に埋め込まれた装置本体30の下端部の両側壁に取り付けられたヒンジ部15が前記支持板11の片端部の両側に連結している。   In the present invention, a lid-like portion 11a that opens and closes by a hinge is provided on the inner middle portion of the upper surface of the support plate 11, transparent windows are provided on both sides of the lid-like portion 11a of the support plate 11, A far-infrared lamp 11b that is operated by electric power and controlled by the control unit 19 to supply an operation signal is provided in each transparent window. Further, a cushion member 11 d is fixed to the upper surface of the support plate 11, and the support portion 13 is provided below the lower surface of the support plate 11, and is seen in a state where it is rotated downward and pulled out from the wall 2. When the support plate 11 is pulled out, the support portion 13 contacts the wall 2 and functions to support a load applied to the support plate 11. In addition, hinge portions 15 attached to both side walls of the lower end portion of the apparatus main body 30 embedded in the wall 2 are connected to both sides of one end portion of the support plate 11.

ここで、前記遠赤外線ランプ11bは前記透明窓を介して前記装置の外側に光と熱を放射する働きをするため、冬季に冷気を和らげる。   Here, the far-infrared lamp 11b serves to radiate light and heat to the outside of the device through the transparent window, so that cool air is relieved in winter.

さらに、紫外線ランプを前記遠赤外線ランプ11bの代わりに用いることもできるが、その場合には、前記透明窓は、紫外線を部分的に遮断して使用者の皮膚への過度の紫外線照射傷害を防止するよう半透明材料からなるのが好ましい。   Further, an ultraviolet lamp can be used instead of the far-infrared lamp 11b. In this case, the transparent window partially blocks the ultraviolet rays to prevent excessive ultraviolet radiation damage to the user's skin. Preferably, it is made of a translucent material.

加えて、ゴム、シリコンまたはスポンジを革で覆い、前記クッション部材11dとして使用することもできる。   In addition, rubber, silicon, or sponge can be covered with leather and used as the cushion member 11d.

前記支え部13は腕木としての支え部である。前記支持板11に一体構造として形成することも、あるいは、別途結合またはボルトを用いて前記支持板11に取り付けることもできる。前記支持板11が下方に回転して使用者の上体の前方に配置されると、前記支え部13の一端は前記壁2に接触するため、前記壁2上の支持板11にかかる荷重を支えて、前記上体支持装置の安定した支持機能を実現する。   The support portion 13 is a support portion as an arm. The support plate 11 may be formed as an integral structure, or may be attached to the support plate 11 using a separate connection or a bolt. When the support plate 11 rotates downward and is disposed in front of the upper body of the user, one end of the support portion 13 contacts the wall 2, so that a load applied to the support plate 11 on the wall 2 is applied. Supporting and realizing the stable support function of the upper body support device.

図5と図6に示したように、前記ヒンジ部15には、前記支持板11の片端部の各両側に設けられるヒンジ軸15aと、前記ヒンジ軸15aの1つに嵌合して前記ヒンジ軸15aをばねで弾性的に支持する弾性部材15bと、が含まれる。   As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the hinge portion 15 is fitted with a hinge shaft 15a provided on each side of one end portion of the support plate 11 and one of the hinge shafts 15a. And an elastic member 15b that elastically supports the shaft 15a with a spring.

ここで、前記ヒンジ軸15aの残りの1つは、前記支持板11が前記制御部19の操作に応答して自動的に開閉できるようにモータ15cの出力軸に連結される。   Here, the remaining one of the hinge shafts 15 a is connected to the output shaft of the motor 15 c so that the support plate 11 can automatically open and close in response to the operation of the control unit 19.

ブロック形状を有する前記制御部19は、前記支持板11から離れた位置にて前記壁上に置くことも、あるいは、図7に示したように前記装置本体30と一体的に設けることもできる。前記制御部19には、前記制御パッド19aのキーボタンを操作することにより選択されたコマンドに対応して、外部電力で動作を行う制御パッド19aと制御回路19bとが含まれる。   The control unit 19 having a block shape may be placed on the wall at a position away from the support plate 11 or may be provided integrally with the apparatus main body 30 as shown in FIG. The control unit 19 includes a control pad 19a and a control circuit 19b that operate with external power in response to a command selected by operating a key button of the control pad 19a.

前記制御部19は、前記支持板11内に取り付けられる前記遠赤外線ランプ11bと、前記モータ15cと、後述する振動部20および光源34と、に電力線および制御信号供給配線を介して接続されるため、駆動電力および制御信号を前記電子部分に供給する。   The control unit 19 is connected to the far-infrared lamp 11b mounted in the support plate 11, the motor 15c, a vibration unit 20 and a light source 34 described later via a power line and a control signal supply wiring. Supplying drive power and control signals to the electronic part.

ここで、前記制御部19の電力線および制御信号供給配線は、別個の成型管を介して前記装置本体30のモータ15cおよび光源34に接続することも、あるいは、壁内に埋め込まれた状態で前記電子部分に接続することもできる。   Here, the power line and the control signal supply wiring of the control unit 19 may be connected to the motor 15c and the light source 34 of the apparatus main body 30 through separate molding tubes, or may be embedded in a wall. It can also be connected to the electronic part.

さらに、前記制御部19は、前記制御信号供給配線を用いる代わりに、ブルートゥース通信またはRF(無線周波数)通信で制御信号を前記電子部分に送信することもできる。   Furthermore, the control unit 19 can transmit a control signal to the electronic part by Bluetooth communication or RF (radio frequency) communication instead of using the control signal supply wiring.

なお、前記装置本体30は、その中に、前記支持板11を収容する収容空間31と、前記支持板11のヒンジ部15が連結され、前記収容空間31の各両側壁の下部位置に形成される挿入孔32と、を有する。前記装置本体30は、前記収容空間31の上部位置に設けられ、前記収容空間31内に収容される前記支持板11がその自重のために不所望に下方に回転して前記収容空間31から引き出されることを防止するストッパ33をさらに有する。また、前記装置本体30は、前記収容空間31の前面の上部位置に設けられ、下方に引き出される前記支持板11上と前記支持板11の周囲領域上とに光を出射する前記光源34をもさらに有する。   In addition, the apparatus main body 30 is formed at a lower position of each side wall of the storage space 31, in which a storage space 31 for storing the support plate 11 and a hinge portion 15 of the support plate 11 are connected. Insertion hole 32. The apparatus main body 30 is provided at an upper position of the accommodation space 31, and the support plate 11 accommodated in the accommodation space 31 undesirably rotates downward due to its own weight and is pulled out of the accommodation space 31. It further has a stopper 33 that prevents the The apparatus main body 30 also includes the light source 34 that is provided at an upper position on the front surface of the accommodation space 31 and emits light onto the support plate 11 drawn out downward and on the peripheral region of the support plate 11. Also have.

ここで、前記装置本体30は、前記壁2内に埋め込むことも、あるいは図8から図10に示したように、ねじを用いて前記壁2に取り付けることもできる。   Here, the apparatus main body 30 can be embedded in the wall 2 or can be attached to the wall 2 using screws as shown in FIGS.

前記ストッパ33は、前記支持板11の第2端部に設けられる係止突起に対応する弾性フックであってもよい。   The stopper 33 may be an elastic hook corresponding to a locking projection provided at the second end of the support plate 11.

前記光源34は、前記装置本体30内に埋め込まれた円形ブロックに嵌合するように構成される角度調整可能な光源であってもよい。   The light source 34 may be an angle adjustable light source configured to fit into a circular block embedded in the apparatus main body 30.

新築の建物の場合、前記装置本体30を前記壁2内に埋め込む設置方法を使用することができ、ねじを用いて前記装置本体30を前記壁2に取り付ける設置方法は既存の建物に適用できるが、これらの設置方法は、前記電力線および前記制御信号供給配線の接続効率を考慮して選択的に使用可能である。   In the case of a new building, an installation method of embedding the device main body 30 in the wall 2 can be used, and an installation method of attaching the device main body 30 to the wall 2 using screws can be applied to an existing building. These installation methods can be selectively used in consideration of the connection efficiency of the power line and the control signal supply wiring.

なお、図11に示したように、本発明には、下方に引き出された状態で見て、使用者に隣接した位置において前記支持板11下面の下に設けられる前記振動部20をさらに含むこともできる。   As shown in FIG. 11, the present invention further includes the vibrating portion 20 provided below the lower surface of the support plate 11 at a position adjacent to the user when viewed in a state of being drawn downward. You can also.

前記振動部20は、モータの回転で偏心的に回転する振動体である。   The vibrating unit 20 is a vibrating body that rotates eccentrically with the rotation of a motor.

前記振動部20は使用者の腹部をマッサージする働きをする。つまり、使用者がその腹部を前記振動部20に接触させて前記振動部20に対応する前記制御パッド19aの制御ボタンを押すと、前記振動部20は使用者の腹部をマッサージする。特に、便秘の使用者の場合、前記振動部20は使用者の大腸を刺激するため、便を容易に排出することができる。   The vibrating unit 20 functions to massage the user's abdomen. That is, when the user brings the abdomen into contact with the vibration unit 20 and presses the control button of the control pad 19a corresponding to the vibration unit 20, the vibration unit 20 massages the user's abdomen. In particular, in the case of a user with constipation, since the vibration unit 20 stimulates the user's large intestine, stool can be easily discharged.

ここで、前記振動部20は前記支持板11に嵌合方式またはねじ結合方式で連結することもでき、その上、前記振動部20は、その前方方向に対する傾斜角度を調整できるように構成してもよい。   Here, the vibration unit 20 may be connected to the support plate 11 by a fitting method or a screw connection method, and the vibration unit 20 may be configured to adjust an inclination angle with respect to a forward direction thereof. Also good.

前述の構造を持つ本発明では、前記支持板11は、手動手段でも自動手段でも、下方に引き出すことができるが、以下に、前記支持板11の自動手段による引き出し方法を説明する。   In the present invention having the above-described structure, the support plate 11 can be pulled downward by either manual means or automatic means. Hereinafter, a method of pulling the support plate 11 by automatic means will be described.

まず、トイレに座る使用者が前記制御部19の制御パッド19aの引き出しボタンを操作すると、前記モータ15cを作動させるので、前記支持板11は使用者の上体の前方で前記対応するヒンジ軸15aを介して前記モータ15cから伝達される回転力で下方に回転する。   First, when the user sitting in the toilet operates the pull-out button of the control pad 19a of the control unit 19, the motor 15c is activated, so that the support plate 11 is in front of the user's upper body and the corresponding hinge shaft 15a. The motor 15c is rotated downward by a rotational force transmitted from the motor 15c.

その後、使用者は、腕を前記支持板11に載せて排便できるとともに、排便中に使用者は読書や化粧などの他の日常行為を行うこともできる。   Thereafter, the user can defecate the arm on the support plate 11, and the user can also perform other daily activities such as reading and makeup during the defecation.

この状態において、使用者が前記制御パッド19aの前記遠赤外線ランプ11bに関するボタンを操作する場合、前記制御回路19bは前記遠赤外線ランプ11bを動作させるため、冬季に使用者の体温を維持したり、加熱治療を行うことができ、紫外線ランプが遠赤外線ランプの代わりに使用される場合には、滅菌機能を実施することができる。   In this state, when the user operates a button related to the far-infrared lamp 11b of the control pad 19a, the control circuit 19b operates the far-infrared lamp 11b, so that the body temperature of the user is maintained in winter, If heat treatment can be performed and an ultraviolet lamp is used instead of a far infrared lamp, a sterilization function can be performed.

さらに、読書を所望する際は、前記光源34を照明に使用することもできる。   Furthermore, when reading is desired, the light source 34 can be used for illumination.

加えて、使用者が、その腹部を前記振動部20に接触させて前記対応する前記制御パッド19aの制御ボタンを押すと、前記振動部20の振動で前記腹部マッサージを実施することができ、特に便秘の使用者の場合、前記振動部20は使用者の大腸を刺激するため、スムーズな排便を促す。   In addition, when the user brings the abdomen into contact with the vibration unit 20 and presses the corresponding control button of the control pad 19a, the abdomen massage can be performed by the vibration of the vibration unit 20, In the case of a user with constipation, the vibration unit 20 stimulates the user's large intestine, and thus promotes smooth defecation.

排便後、前記制御部19の制御パッド19aの引き込みボタンが操作されると前記モータ15cは逆方向に回転するので、前記支持板11は、前記対応するヒンジ軸15aを介して前記モータ15cから伝達される回転力で上方に回転して前記装置本体30に引き込まれる。   After defecation, when the retract button on the control pad 19a of the control unit 19 is operated, the motor 15c rotates in the reverse direction, so that the support plate 11 is transmitted from the motor 15c via the corresponding hinge shaft 15a. Rotated upward by the rotational force generated and pulled into the apparatus main body 30.

本発明の好適な実施形態を例示目的で開示したが、本発明は前記例示的な実施形態の構造と動作に限定されるものではない。この優れた技術は、添付の特許請求の範囲に開示された本発明の範囲と真の趣旨から逸脱することなく、さまざまな変更、追加および代替が可能である。   While preferred embodiments of the invention have been disclosed for purposes of illustration, the invention is not limited to the structure and operation of the example embodiments. Various modifications, additions and alternatives can be made to this superior technique without departing from the scope and true spirit of the invention as disclosed in the appended claims.

従って、かかる変更、追加および代替も本発明の範囲内に包含されるものであることはいうまでもない。   Therefore, it goes without saying that such modifications, additions and alternatives are also included in the scope of the present invention.

上記のように、本発明の上体支持装置により、使用者は排便時にその腕を支持板上に載せることができるため、正しい姿勢を保つため、排便時に使用者の上体が前方に傾きすぎ起因する血圧の上昇を防止する。   As described above, the upper body support device of the present invention allows the user to place his / her arm on the support plate during defecation, so that the upper body of the user is tilted too far forward during defecation in order to maintain the correct posture. Prevent the rise in blood pressure caused.

さらに、通常では、前記支持板は直立状態で壁内に挿入・格納されるので、限定された空間のトイレ室内で使用者の自由な動きが確保され、前記上体支持装置はトイレ室のドアの開閉を妨げない。   Further, since the support plate is normally inserted and stored in the wall in an upright state, free movement of the user is ensured in the toilet room in a limited space, and the upper body support device is a door of the toilet room. Does not disturb the opening and closing of the.

加えて、トイレ室の床洗浄時、前記上体支持装置はその洗浄作業を妨げることもなく、水が前記上体支持装置の内部に浸入することが防止されているので、その金属成分が錆びずに前記上体支持装置は水垢で覆われることも防止されている。また、前記上体支持装置の電子部分が湿気を吸収したり、水に直接接触することが防止されている。 In addition, when cleaning the floor of a toilet room, the upper body support device does not interfere with the cleaning operation, and water is prevented from entering the upper body support device, so that the metal component rusts. In addition, the upper body support device is also prevented from being covered with scale. Further, the electronic part of the upper body support device is prevented from absorbing moisture or coming into direct contact with water.

その上、本発明では、前記支持板は、制御ボタンを操作することにより自動的に下方または上方に回転して開閉できるので、高齢者や脆弱者も前記上体支持装置を容易に使用することができる。   In addition, according to the present invention, the support plate can be automatically rotated downward or upward by operating a control button to open and close, so that the elderly and vulnerable persons can easily use the upper body support device. Can do.

さらに、熱を発生する機能や滅菌機能が前記支持板に設けられているため、冬季の使用者の体温を保持し、衛生状態を継続的に維持することが困難なトイレ室内での個人衛生を向上させることができる。   Furthermore, since the support plate is provided with a function to generate heat and a sterilization function, it is difficult to maintain the body temperature of the user in winter and maintain hygiene continuously in the toilet room. Can be improved.

加えて、本発明の上体支持装置が高齢者や脆弱者、特に代謝が悪い高齢者に使用される場合、本発明の上体支持装置は排便を促進できるため、スムーズな排便を促す。   In addition, when the upper body support apparatus of the present invention is used by elderly people or vulnerable persons, particularly elderly persons with poor metabolism, the upper body support apparatus of the present invention can promote defecation, and therefore promotes smooth defecation.

また、本発明により、使用者がその上に腕を載せることができるとともに、本や漫画本をその上に置くこともできるため、便の排出ばかりでなく、他の日常行為を行うことも可能にする。   In addition, according to the present invention, the user can put his arm on it and can also place a book or comic book on it, so it is possible not only to discharge stool but also to perform other daily activities To do.

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トイレ室内のトイレに隣接した所定の位置に設けられてトイレに座る使用者の上体を支持するトイレ用上体支持装置において、前記トイレ用上体支持装置は、
その上に使用者の腕を支持する支持板と、
動作信号を供給する制御部と、からなり、
前記支持板は、
前記支持板が下方に回転して引き出されるときに下方に向く前記支持板下面の下に設けられ、かつ前記支持板が壁から引き出されるときに壁に接触して前記支持板にかかる荷重を支持するようになっている支え部と、
前記支持板の片端部の両側に設けられ、かつ壁に埋め込まれた装置本体の下端部の両側壁に連結されたヒンジ部と、からなり、
前記ヒンジ部は、前記支持板の片端部の各両側に設けられたヒンジ軸と、前記ヒンジ軸の何れか一方に嵌合して前記ヒンジ軸をばねで弾性的に支持する弾性部材と、を含み、
前記支持板は壁と使用者上体前方部との間で、その片端部の周りを下方にまたは上方に回転することを特徴とするトイレ用上体支持装置。
Provided at a predetermined position adjacent to the lavatory toilet in toilet upper body support device supporting the upper body of the user sitting on the toilet, the toilet upper body support device,
A support plate for supporting the user's arm, and
A control unit for supplying an operation signal,
The support plate is
Provided under the lower surface of the support plate that faces downward when the support plate rotates downward and supports the load applied to the support plate by contacting the wall when the support plate is pulled out of the wall. A support portion adapted to, and
Hinges provided on both sides of one end of the support plate and connected to both side walls of the lower end of the apparatus body embedded in the wall;
The hinge portion includes a hinge shaft provided on each side of one end portion of the support plate, and an elastic member that fits on one of the hinge shafts and elastically supports the hinge shaft with a spring. Including
A body support device for a toilet, wherein the support plate rotates downward or upward around one end portion between a wall and a front part of the user's upper body.
前記支持板は、
前記支持板上面の中間内側部に設けられ、かつヒンジで開閉可能な蓋を有する蓋状部と、
前記支持板の蓋状部の両側に配設された透明窓のそれぞれに設けられて外部電力で作動し、かつ前記制御部で制御される遠赤外線ランプと、
前記支持板の上面に固着するクッション部材と、
をさらに備えることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の上体支持装置。
The support plate is
A lid-like portion having a lid that can be opened and closed by a hinge, provided in an intermediate inner portion of the upper surface of the support plate;
A far-infrared lamp which is provided on each of the transparent windows disposed on both sides of the lid-like portion of the support plate and which is operated by external power, and which is controlled by the control unit;
A cushion member fixed to the upper surface of the support plate;
The upper body support apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:
前記ヒンジ軸の一端はモータの出力軸に連結されるので、前記支持板が前記制御部の操作に応じて自動的に開閉することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の上体支持装置。   The upper body support device according to claim 1, wherein one end of the hinge shaft is connected to an output shaft of a motor, so that the support plate automatically opens and closes in response to an operation of the control unit. 前記制御部は、制御パッドと、前記制御パッドのキーボタンを操作することにより選択されたコマンドに対応して外部電力で動作を行う制御回路と、からなることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の上体支持装置。   2. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein the control unit includes a control pad and a control circuit that operates with external power in response to a command selected by operating a key button of the control pad. Upper body support device. 前記制御部はブロック形状を有し、かつ前記支持板から離れた位置にて前記壁上に設けられることを特徴とする請求項4に記載の上体支持装置。   The upper body support device according to claim 4, wherein the control unit has a block shape and is provided on the wall at a position away from the support plate. 前記制御部は前記装置本体と一体的に設けられることを特徴とする請求項4に記載の上体支持装置。   The upper body support apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the control unit is provided integrally with the apparatus main body. 前記装置本体は、
前記支持板を収容する収容空間と、
前記収容空間の各両側壁の下部位置に形成されて前記支持板のヒンジ部がそれに挿入される挿入孔と、
前記収容空間内の上部位置に設けられて、前記収容空間内に収容されている前記支持板がその自重で下方に回転して前記収容空間から引き出されることを防止するストッパと、
前記収容空間の前面上部位置に設けられて前記引き出された支持板上と前記支持板の周囲領域上とに光を出射する光源と、
を有することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の上体支持装置。
The apparatus main body is
A housing space for housing the support plate;
An insertion hole formed at a lower position of each side wall of the accommodating space and into which the hinge portion of the support plate is inserted;
A stopper that is provided at an upper position in the housing space and prevents the support plate housed in the housing space from rotating downward by its own weight and being pulled out from the housing space;
A light source that emits light on the extracted support plate and on the surrounding area of the support plate, which is provided at the upper front position of the housing space;
The upper body support device according to claim 1, wherein
前記装置本体は壁に埋め込まれることを特徴とする請求項に記載の上体支持装置。 The upper body support device according to claim 7 , wherein the device main body is embedded in a wall. 前記装置本体はねじ結合方式で壁に取り付けられることを特徴とする請求項に記載の上体支持装置。 The upper body support device according to claim 7 , wherein the device main body is attached to the wall by a screw coupling method. 使用者に隣接した位置において前記支持板下面の下に設けられる振動部をさらに含むことを特徴とする請求項に記載の上体支持装置。 The upper body support apparatus according to claim 9 , further comprising a vibration portion provided below the lower surface of the support plate at a position adjacent to the user.
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