JPH0219101Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a bathtub in which the bottom of the bathtub body is divided into a seat bottom and a footrest bottom that is one step lower than the seat bottom.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, there is a type bathtub disclosed in Utility Model Publication No. 47-42983.

In this bathtub, the bottom of the bathtub body is divided into a seat bottom and a footrest bottom that is one step lower than the seat bottom, so that the user can take a bath while sitting on the seat in a comfortable posture.

However, according to the above-mentioned conventional bathtub, there is no part to support the upper body (back), neck, and head of the bather.
Bathers are forced to take a bath with their backs straight,
Therefore, it has been difficult to provide a more relaxing bathing experience.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) This invention was made in view of the conventional circumstances mentioned above, and its purpose is to provide a comfortable seated position where the upper body, neck, and head can be rested. The aim is to provide the most relaxing bathing experience possible.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the bathtub of the present invention has a seat bottom that connects the bottom of the bathtub body to the backrest surface, and a footrest bottom that is one step lower than the seat bottom. In addition, a neck rest part is provided protruding from the upper edge surface of the backrest surface, the seat bottom is inclined toward the backrest surface, and the backrest surface is slightly curved toward the inside of the tank. At the same time, the neck rest part is formed by bending the upper end of the neck rest surface formed by extending the backrest surface upwardly toward the upper edge surface, and furthermore, the lower end of the backrest surface is connected to the bottom of the seat. It is characterized by forming a vertically elongated recess, and providing a space between the outer end of the upper edge surface provided with the neck rest and the neck rest, such that the bather's head can fit therein.

(Function) According to the present invention, a bather who is seated on the bottom of the stool naturally inclines the upper body toward the backrest surface, stretches the back muscles along the curve of the backrest surface, and places the neck on the neckrest surface. The user can naturally take a more relaxed posture by leaning back and having his or her head supported by the neck rest. At the same time, bath water accumulates in the recess provided in the backrest surface, warming the coccyx and spinal cord areas of the bather, and when draining water, the accumulated water is discharged from the lower end of the recess. Furthermore, the head resting on the neck rest is prevented from protruding from the outer end of the upper edge surface.

<Example> An example of the implementation of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.The bathtub body A is made of a synthetic resin such as FRP, or a molded material such as stainless steel or enamel, and the opening periphery of the tub portion 1 is integrally formed into a roughly hexagonal planar shape. The tank bottom 4 is divided into a seat bottom 4a that is continuous with the backrest surface 2 and a footrest bottom 4b that is one step lower than the seat bottom 4a. A mounting portion 6 is provided protrudingly.

The footrest bottom 4b is formed by stepping one half of the tub bottom 4 downward so that the bather B can take a bath in a sitting position, and one step lower than the other half, that is, the bottom surface of the seat bottom 4a.

The bottom surface of the other half of the bath bottom 4 is a seat bottom 4a that is gradually sloped toward the backrest surface 2 side opposite to the foot rest bottom 4b side, and both sides of the seat bottom 4a are provided with bath water. A drain groove 7 is recessed so that bath water quickly flows to the foot rest bottom 4b side provided with a drain hole 11 during draining.

The backrest surface 2 is a bather B seated on the seat bottom 4a.
The tank part 1 is formed so as to be inclined to such an extent that the upper body is supported in a backwardly curved state, and to be slightly curved toward the inside of the tank part 1. Further, a recess 3 is provided in this backrest surface 2.

The recess 3 is located at the lower end of the backrest surface 2, that is, the seat bottom 4.
It is recessed in a vertical groove upward from a, and more specifically, the central part of the backrest surface 2, that is, the back area extending from the waist to the back of the bather, especially near the center of the waist (coccyx) and the center of the back (spinal cord). It is formed by recessing the surface that touches the vicinity outward, and the bath water collects in this recess 3, so that the center of the bather's waist (coccyx) and the center of the back (spinal cord) are constantly exposed to the bath in the recess 3. Try to make it come into contact with water.

The neck rest part 6 protrudes toward the tank part 1 of the upper edge surface 5 so that the upper end of the neck rest surface 6a formed by extending the backrest surface 2 upward is bent in the direction of the upper edge surface 5. to form one piece. In addition, this neck rest part 6
and the outer end 5' of the upper edge surface 5, a distance C is maintained that is large enough to accommodate the head B1 of the bather B, so that the head B1 of the bather B is placed in the outer end 5' of the upper edge surface 5. This prevents the possibility of hitting the wall D that is erected along the wall.

Reference numerals 8 and 9 designate an armrest portion and a step portion which are formed in a continuous manner on the tank walls on both long sides of the tank portion 1, which have a substantially dogleg shape in plan view.

In the above embodiment, the opening shape of the tank 1 is formed into a generally hexagonal shape in plan, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening shape of the tank 1 can be made into a general shape that is rectangular in plan. is reasonable.

According to the above configuration, the bather B who is seated on the seat bottom 4a naturally inclines his or her upper body in the two directions of the backrest surface 2, and extends the neck rest along the curved shape of the backrest surface 2. The user can take a bath while leaning his neck on the surface 6a and naturally assuming a more relaxed posture with his head supported by the neck rest part 6.

(Effects of the invention) Since the present invention is configured as explained above, it is possible to bathe while sitting on the bottom of the stool and naturally take a more relaxed posture with the upper body, neck, and head resting on the backrest surface and neck rest surface. This allows for a more comfortable bathing experience that cannot be achieved with conventional bathtubs.

In addition, by providing a recess on the backrest surface, the bath water flows around the backside of the bather who is leaning against the backrest surface, thereby hitting the center of the bather's waist (coccyx) and the center of the back (spinal cord). It can be heated sufficiently and the problem of water remaining in this recess when draining water can be solved.

Furthermore, even if a chamber wall is formed along the outer edge of the upper edge surface provided with a neck resting surface, it is possible to have a safe bath without the risk of the bather's head supported by the neck resting surface hitting this chamber wall. enable.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a plan view of a bathtub, FIG. 2 is a side view in cross section at the center, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the - line in FIG. 1. In addition, in the figure, A: bathtub body, 4: bath bottom, 2: backrest surface, 4a: seat bottom, 4b: footrest bottom, 5: upper edge surface, 6: neck rest, 6a: neck rest surface, C: interval, 3: recess.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] The bottom of the bathtub body is divided into a seat bottom that is continuous with the backrest surface and a foot rest bottom that is one step lower than the seat bottom, and a neck rest part is provided protruding from the upper edge surface on the backrest surface side, The seat bottom is inclined toward the backrest surface, and the backrest surface is slightly curved toward the inside of the tank, and the neck rest section has an upper end of the neck rest surface formed by extending the backrest surface upward. The backrest surface is bent in the direction of the edge surface, and the backrest surface is further formed with a vertically elongated recess whose lower end communicates with the bottom of the seat, and between the neck rest and the outer edge of the upper edge surface. A bathtub characterized by providing an interval large enough to accommodate the head of a bathtub.