JP7365596B2 - Auxiliary handrail - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an auxiliary handrail that assists a person in getting up from a bed or floor by helping the person shift their weight, for example.

With the transition to an aging society, the convenience and effectiveness of this type of auxiliary handrail has been gradually recognized, and its use has expanded, and various structures have been proposed (for example, patented). (See References 1 and 2).

What is shown in Patent Document 1 is a structure in which a handrail portion is provided at the upper end of a ladder-like support portion erected on a base, and in addition to the handrail portion, a multi-stage connection of the support portions is provided. The wood can also function as a handrail.

In the device shown in Patent Document 2, a handrail portion having a rectangular frame shape in plan view is attached to a pair of left and right support columns erected on a base in multiple stages in the height direction of the support columns. be.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-190181 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-220274

By the way, such auxiliary handrails are often used as rental items covered by nursing care insurance, and as the handrails come into direct contact with people's hands, they gradually become dirty over time, so they must be cleaned regularly. Or, at the end of the rental period, it is necessary to check the state of dirt and perform maintenance work such as cleaning.

However, in the conventional auxiliary handrail like the one shown above, the column and the handrail are integrally constructed, so even if the handrail is more heavily soiled than other parts, this handrail is Even if there were a situation where it would be sufficient to replace just one part of the handrail, it is not possible to replace only this part of the handrail, and in such cases it is customary to replace the entire auxiliary handrail, which is extremely uneconomical. Ta.

On the other hand, since the auxiliary handrail has the pillar part and the handrail part integrally constructed as mentioned above, the person who intends to use the auxiliary handrail should be aware of the expected usage pattern, for example, the place where it will be used, You can set the shape, size, etc. of the handrail according to various conditions such as the person using it, the installation location, etc., and then select and purchase an auxiliary handrail with the most suitable handrail, or make a rental contract. It is customary to do so.

However, the expected usage pattern tends to change over time, and especially in cases where equipment is rented as support equipment for people in need of care, the period of use is relatively short and the required usage pattern is short-term. It is likely that this will change over time. If the usage pattern of the auxiliary handrail changes in this way, the existing auxiliary handrail, which has a fixed shape etc. of the handrail part, cannot adequately cope with the change, so it is necessary to adapt to the new usage pattern. It becomes necessary to replace the auxiliary handrail with a handrail part of a suitable structure, which increases the economic burden.

Therefore, the present invention makes the handrail part of the auxiliary handrail removable, thereby making it possible to replace only the handrail part, thereby reducing the maintenance cost of the auxiliary handrail, and making it possible to replace multiple types of handrail parts with different shapes. This was done for the purpose of improving the applicability and versatility of the auxiliary handrail by making it possible to use it selectively.

The present invention employs the following configuration as a specific means for solving this problem.

The auxiliary handrail according to the first invention of the present application includes a base installed on a floor surface, a support unit including a plurality of supports erected substantially vertically upward from the base, and the support unit A handrail portion is detachably attached to the upper end of the support column via a joint, and the joint has an elbow-like basic shape, and one end thereof is attached to the end of the handrail portion. While the other end is inserted and fixed from the axial direction, the other end is inserted into the upper end of the pillar from above in the axial direction, and the other end is inserted through a deep hole opened on the surface of the other end. A fixing bolt arranged in the axial direction is screwed into a screw hole of a fixing piece that is inserted and fixed in the above-mentioned column, thereby being removably fixed to the upper end of the column. It is said that

In the auxiliary handrail according to the second invention of the present application, in the auxiliary handrail according to the first invention, a plurality of types of handrail units having different shapes are prepared as the handrail unit, and the plurality of types of handrail The apparatus is characterized in that the unit is selectively attached to the upper end of each of the columns of the column unit.

The present invention provides the following effects.

(a) First invention of the present application The auxiliary handrail according to the first invention of the present application includes a base installed on the floor surface and a plurality of supports erected substantially vertically upward from the base. Since the pillar unit is equipped with a handrail part that is detachably attached to the upper end of the pillar of the pillar unit, for example, the handrail part becomes dirty and becomes unusable after long-term use. If such a situation occurs, only the handrail part can be replaced with a new one, for example, there is no need to replace the auxiliary handrail itself as in the past, and the maintenance cost of the auxiliary handrail is reduced accordingly. It can be suppressed.

Further, the joint has an elbow-like basic shape, and one end thereof is fitted and fixed to the end of the handrail unit from the axial direction, while the other end is connected to the upper end of the support column. A screw hole of a fixing piece in which a fixing bolt, which is inserted from above in the axial direction and is arranged toward the axial direction of the other end from a deep hole opening on the surface of the other end, is inserted and fixed in the support column. By screwing the handrail into the upper end of the column, it is removably fixed to the upper end of the column, so there is no need to adjust the spacing on the column side when attaching or detaching the handrail, which reduces the work involved in attaching or detaching the handrail. Improves work efficiency.

(b) Second invention of the present application The auxiliary handrail according to the second invention of the present application provides the following unique effects in addition to the effects described in (a) above. That is, in the present invention, a plurality of types of handrail units having different shapes are prepared as the handrail unit, and the plurality of types of handrail units are selectively attached to the upper end of each of the above-mentioned supports of the above-mentioned support unit. Therefore, if the usage pattern of the auxiliary handrail changes, this can be handled by making it possible to select and use multiple types of handrail parts with different shapes, increasing the applicability and general-purpose use of the auxiliary handrail. Improves sex.

1 is an overall perspective view of an auxiliary handrail according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the auxiliary handrail shown in FIG. 1 with the handrail portion separated. 2 is a sectional view showing the structure of the joint shown in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 7 is an overall perspective view of an auxiliary handrail according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the auxiliary handrail shown in FIG. 4 with the handrail portion separated. FIG. 7 is an overall perspective view of an auxiliary handrail according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the auxiliary handrail shown in FIG. 6 with the handrail portion separated. FIG. 7 is an overall perspective view of an auxiliary handrail according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the auxiliary handrail shown in FIG. 8 with the handrail portion separated. It is the whole perspective view of the auxiliary handrail concerning the 5th example of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the auxiliary handrail shown in FIG. 10 with the handrail portion separated. FIG. 7 is an overall perspective view of an auxiliary handrail according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the auxiliary handrail shown in FIG. 12 with the handrail section separated. It is the whole perspective view of the auxiliary handrail concerning the 7th example of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the auxiliary handrail shown in FIG. 14 with the handrail portion separated. It is the whole perspective view of the auxiliary handrail concerning the 8th example of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the auxiliary handrail shown in FIG. 16 with the handrail section separated.

Hereinafter, the auxiliary handrail according to the present invention will be specifically explained based on some embodiments.

"First Example"
FIG. 1 shows an auxiliary handrail Z1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows the auxiliary handrail Z1 with the handrail part 4 removed.

The above-mentioned auxiliary handrail Z1 is a handrail mainly used to support the standing up movement when a person stands up from a bed or the like, and is composed of a rectangular plate-shaped base 1 installed on the floor and the base. On one side of the base 1 in the long side direction, it is erected approximately vertically upward from two positions spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the short side direction of the base 1 via support brackets 6, and connected by connecting members 5. A support unit 2 consisting of a plurality of integrally connected supports (two in this example) 3, 3, and the upper end portions 3a, 3a of each support support 3, 3 of the handrail portion 4 can be freely attached and detached. The handrail section 4 is attached to the handrail section 4.

This auxiliary handrail Z1 has the greatest feature in that the handrail portion 4 is detachably attached to the upper end portions 3a, 3a of each of the pillars 3, as described above. That is, this handrail portion 4 is constructed by attaching the following joints 10 to both ends of a handrail body 41 made of a straight tube body, and connects the pair of left and right columns of the column unit 2 via the respective joints 10, 10. It is detachably attached to the upper ends 3a of the columns 3, 3.

Here, the structure of the joint 10 will be briefly described. As shown in FIG. 3, the joint 10 is composed of a main body 11 having a substantially elbow-shaped external shape. One end 11a of the main body 11 is fitted into the end of the handrail body 41 and fixed with screws 15, while a fitting hole 14 is provided in the other end 11b.

The upper end portion 3a of the support column 3 into which the fixing piece 12 is inserted and fixed is inserted into the insertion hole 14. Furthermore, a deep hole 13 that opens on the surface of the other end of the main body 11 is provided coaxially with the insertion hole 14, and a fixing bolt 16 is inserted through the deep hole 13 to fix it in the above-mentioned manner. By screwing into the screw hole of the piece 12, the joint 10 is fixedly held on the upper end 3a side of the support 3 (that is, the joint 10 is integrated with the upper end of the support 3). Note that the fitting hole 14 is closed by a cap 17.

In this way, according to the configuration in which the handrail portion 4 is attached to the upper end portion of the support column 3 using the joint 10, the joint is attached to the upper end portion 3a of the support column 3 from above in the axial direction of the support column 3. 10 and screwing in the fixing bolt 16, and there is no need to adjust the distance between the pair of support columns 3, 3, the handrail portion 4 can be easily attached and detached.

Furthermore, the fact that the handrail portion 4 can be detachably attached to the upper end portion 3a of each support column 3 of the support column unit 2 means that, for example, the handrail portion 4 may be damaged by long-term use of the auxiliary handrail Z1. If the auxiliary handrail Z1 is soiled, instead of replacing the entire auxiliary handrail Z1 as in the past, only the soiled handrail portion 4 can be replaced. Maintenance costs can be kept low.

Further, as described above, the fact that the handrail portion 4 can be detachably attached to the upper end portion 3a of each column 3 of the column unit 2 means that, for example, a plurality of handrail portions 4 having different shapes can be attached in advance. If these are prepared, it is possible to select a plurality of handrail parts 4 and attach them to the upper end 3a of each pillar 3 of the pillar unit 2 as needed (see FIGS. 4 to 4). (See Fig. 17), thereby improving the applicability and versatility of the auxiliary handrail Z1.

In addition, in the "second embodiment" to "eighth embodiment" which will be explained in sequence below, handrails with a specific shape corresponding to the required usage pattern are selected from a plurality of types of handrail parts 4. This figure shows an example in which the column 4 is selected and attached to the upper end 3a of the column 3 of the column unit 2.

“Second Example”
FIG. 4 shows an auxiliary handrail Z2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 shows the auxiliary handrail Z2 with the handrail part 4 removed.

Note that the configurations of the base 1 and the support unit 2 in this auxiliary handrail Z2 are the same as those in the first embodiment, so the explanation thereof will be omitted, and here the configuration of the handrail part 4 will be explained. Mainly explain. The same applies to each embodiment below.

The handrail portion 4 of this auxiliary handrail Z2 includes a connecting body 42 directly above the pair of joints 10, 10, and a substantially U-shaped member extending from each joint 10, 10 toward the front side in a substantially horizontal direction. It has a flat frame shape with a handrail body 41. In this handrail portion 4, not only the handrail body 41 but also the connecting body 42 can function as a handrail body, and the user of the auxiliary handrail Z2 can use these handrail bodies 41 as necessary. and the connecting body 42 can be selectively grasped.

Considering the shape of the auxiliary handrail Z2, for example, when the auxiliary handrail Z2 is installed and used on the bedside, in particular, the handrail body 41 is placed further inside the bed than the position of the pillar unit 2. This is a suitable shape when you want it to extend to the side (for example, when you want to get up from lying on the bed).

“Third Example”
FIG. 6 shows an auxiliary handrail Z3 according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 shows the auxiliary handrail Z3 with the handrail part 4 removed.

The handrail portion 4 of this auxiliary handrail Z3 has a connecting body 42 directly above the pair of joints 10, 10, and extends from each joint 10, 10 toward both the near side and the front side in a substantially horizontal direction. It has a flat frame-like shape with a substantially U-shaped handrail body 41. In this handrail portion 4, not only the pair of front and rear handrail bodies 41 but also the connecting body 42 can function as a handrail body, and the user of the auxiliary handrail Z3 can move these front and rear handrail bodies as necessary. The pair of handrail bodies 41 and the connecting body 42 can be selectively gripped.

Considering the shape of this auxiliary handrail Z3, for example, when the auxiliary handrail Z3 is installed and used at the bedside, the handrail body 41 is particularly placed at a position away from the side of the bed and at a position far from the side of the bed. This shape is suitable for cases where it is desired to grasp the bed from both sides of the bed.

“Fourth Example”
FIG. 8 shows an auxiliary handrail Z4 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 shows the auxiliary handrail Z4 with the handrail part 4 removed.

The handrail part 4 of this auxiliary handrail Z4 consists of a straight part 41a and a pair of left and right U-shaped parts 41b, 41b connected to both ends of the straight part 41a through joints 20, respectively. The other ends of 41b and 41b are detachably attached to the tip portion 3 of each column 3 of the column unit 2 via a joint 10, respectively.

Here, the straight portion 41a and the pair of left and right U-shaped portions 41b, 41b are connected via the joints 20, but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration. It can also be formed integrally by bending.

Further, the user of the auxiliary handrail Z4 can selectively grasp the straight portion 41a and the pair of left and right U-shaped portions 41b, 41b as necessary.

Considering the shape of this auxiliary handrail Z4, for example, when the auxiliary handrail Z4 is installed and used at the bedside, the handrail body 41 is located further inside the bed than the position of the support unit 2. This shape is suitable for cases where it is desired to extend to one side and use continuously within a predetermined range in the height direction.

“Fifth Example”
FIG. 10 shows an auxiliary handrail Z5 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 shows the auxiliary handrail Z5 with the handrail portion 4 removed.

The handrail portion 4 of this auxiliary handrail Z5 is a flat frame-shaped body consisting of a handrail body 41 bent into a substantially C-shaped frame shape and a connecting body 42 that connects both left and right edges of the handrail body 41. Both ends of the handrail body 41 are detachably attached to the tip portions 3 of the respective columns 3 of the column unit 2 via joints 10, respectively.

Although the joint 20 is used here as a part of the handrail body 41, the configuration is not limited to this, and for example, both of them can be integrally formed by bending the material. .

Further, the user of the auxiliary handrail Z5 can selectively grasp the handrail body 41 and the connecting body 42 as necessary.

Considering its shape, this auxiliary handrail Z5 has a suitable shape, for example, when the auxiliary handrail Z5 is installed and used at the bedside, and especially when it is desired to be used within a predetermined range in the height direction. It is.

“Sixth Example”
FIG. 12 shows an auxiliary handrail Z6 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 shows the auxiliary handrail Z6 with the handrail portion 4 removed.

The handrail portion 4 of this auxiliary handrail Z6 is constituted by a handrail body 41 having a shape in which a substantially C-shaped rectangular frame is bent downward at a substantially right angle at an intermediate position thereof. The auxiliary handrail Z6 has an end portion of the horizontally extending portion 41a of the handrail body 41 detachably attached to the upper end portion 3a of each column 3 of the column unit 2 by the joint 10. Therefore, the tip 41b of the handrail body 41 and the connecting body 42 provided on the tip 41b are both located below the upper end 3a of the support column 3, and both are used as a gripping portion.

Although the joint 20 is used here for the bent portion of the handrail body 41, the structure is not limited to this. For example, the bent portion may be formed by bending the material without using the joint 20. It can also be formed integrally.

Considering the shape of this auxiliary handrail Z6, for example, when the auxiliary handrail Z6 is installed and used on the bedside, in particular, the handrail body 41 is arranged to extend inward of the bed, In addition, it is a suitable shape for use in a relatively low height range.

“Seventh Example”
FIG. 14 shows an auxiliary handrail Z7 according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 15 shows the auxiliary handrail Z7 with the handrail part 4 removed.

Contrary to the handrail part 4 in the sixth embodiment, the handrail part 4 of this auxiliary handrail Z7 has a substantially C-shaped rectangular frame that is oriented upward at an intermediate position at a substantially right angle. It is composed of a handrail body 41 having a bent shape. The auxiliary handrail Z7 has an end portion of the horizontally extending portion 41a of the handrail body 41 detachably attached to the upper end portion 3a of each column 3 of the column unit 2 by the joint 10. Therefore, the distal end 41b of the handrail body 41 and the connecting body 42 provided on the distal end 41b are both located above the upper end 3a of the support column 3, and both are used as gripping parts.

Although the joint 20 is used here for the bent portion of the handrail body 41, the configuration is not limited to this. For example, the bent portion may be formed by bending the material without using the joint 20. It can also be formed integrally.

Considering the shape of this auxiliary handrail Z7, for example, when the auxiliary handrail Z7 is installed and used on the bedside, in particular, the handrail body 41 is arranged to extend inward of the bed, In addition, it is a suitable shape for use in a relatively high height range.

“Eighth Example”
FIG. 16 shows an auxiliary handrail Z8 according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17 shows the auxiliary handrail Z8 with the handrail part 4 removed.

The handrail portion 4 of this auxiliary handrail Z8 is different from those of the above-mentioned embodiments, and is composed of a handrail body 41 that has a curved plate-like shape and can also function as an armrest plate. Both ends of this handrail body 41 are removably attached to the upper ends 3a of each of the columns 3 of the column unit 2 by means of joints 10, respectively.

Due to its shape, this auxiliary handrail Z8 is suitable, for example, when the auxiliary handrail Z8 is installed and used at the bedside, and especially when the handrail body 41 is desired to be used as a grip and an armrest. It is a shape.

The auxiliary handrail according to the present invention is mainly used in the field of nursing care to support the standing up movement of a cared person.

1... Base 2... Strut unit 3... Strut 4... Handrail portion 5... Connecting material 6... Strut bracket 10... Joint 11... Body 12... Fixing piece 13... Deep hole 14.・Insertion hole 15 ・・Screw 16 ・・Fixing bolt 17 ・・Cap 20 ・・Joint 41 ・・Handrail body 42 ・・Connection body Z1 to Z8 ・・Auxiliary handrail

Claims (2)

A support unit consisting of a base installed on the floor, a plurality of supports erected substantially vertically upward from the base, and a support unit that can be freely attached to and detached from the upper end of the support support via a joint. The joint has a basic elbow shape, one end of which is fitted into and fixed to the end of the handrail from the axial direction, while the other end is fixed to the end of the handrail. A fixing bolt is fitted into the upper end of the pillar from above in the axial direction and is arranged from a deep hole opening on the surface of the other end toward the axial direction of the other end. An auxiliary handrail characterized by being configured to be removably fixed to the upper end of the support column by screwing into a screw hole of a fixed piece that is inserted and fixed. In claim 1,
The auxiliary handrail is characterized in that a plurality of types of handrail portions having different shapes are prepared as the handrail portion, and the plurality of types of handrail portions are selectively attached to the upper end portion of each of the pillars of the pillar unit. Printing.

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