JPH0232152Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Field of industrial application) The present invention relates to a washstand for physically disabled people.

(Prior art) Conventionally, a washbasin unit is known in which a mirror, a washbowl, a faucet, a fluorescent light, etc. are integrated into a movable part that can be moved up and down (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No.
57-190528).

In this prior art, vertical rails are erected on fixed parts, and functional parts (washbowl, mirror, faucet, fluorescent light, etc.)
This invention allows the movable part to move up and down by slidingly abutting rollers connected to the integrated movable part on a vertical rail.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) The above prior art artificially creates functional parts (washbowl,
Moving parts (including mirrors, faucets, fluorescent lights, etc.) must be pulled down and pushed up, which is not easy for people with disabilities who use wheelchairs to operate them.

Furthermore, opening and closing the faucet used for washing the sink and hands is hard work for people with physical disabilities, and it may be impossible for people with physical disabilities to do so, so it is necessary to take this point into consideration when making improvements.

This invention provides various functions necessary for washing and makeup work.
When adapting to the needs of physically disabled people with different physiques, types of disabilities, degrees, etc., it is very easy for each physically disabled person to do it by himself/herself, and does not require any manual work for the sink and spouting of water for washing hands. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a washstand for physically disabled people that is most suitable for physically disabled people.

(Technical measures) The technical measures taken to achieve the above objectives are:
A frame fixed to a building, a vertically movable lifting frame mounted along the frame, an electric lifting device provided on the lifting frame, a front panel attached to the front of the lifting frame, fixed to the front panel,
Each washstand is equipped with a lighting fixture, a storage box, a makeup mirror, a washbasin, a washstand that supports the washbasin, a water spouting device, and a drainage device, and the water spouting device is equipped with a sensor that detects the user of the washbasin. , a controller is installed that is electrically connected to the sensor and activated based on the sensor's detection to discharge water from the water discharging device, and is electrically connected to the electric lifting device within the reach of the user of the washbasin. death,
The operation panel that drives and stops the electric lifting device is
This is what was installed.

(effect) The above technical means has the following effects.

By touch-operating the control panel while in a wheelchair, various functions necessary for washing and makeup work (lighting equipment, storage boxes, makeup mirrors, wash basins, wash counters that support the wash basin, water spouting equipment, (drainage equipment, etc.) can be raised and lowered by each person with a physical disability to a height that is easy for them to work on.

After drinking water, toileting, etc., the height of the above functions is adjusted, and when a physically disabled person in a wheelchair faces the washbasin, the photoelectric sensor automatically detects the user and the controller is activated. , to discharge water from a water dispensing device.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of implementation of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a frame, which is formed into a thin rectangular box shape in the front and back direction with the front and back sides leaving an appropriate width at the periphery. A pair of slide shafts 13 extending vertically along the side walls a and b are attached to the side walls a and b via slide shaft fixing members 14 which are fixedly attached to the inner surfaces of the side walls a and b with a required spacing between them.

Reference numeral 2 denotes an elevating frame that moves up and down guided by the slide shaft 13, and 15 and 16 indicate the elevating frame 2.
The power cylinder 16 and the drive motor 15 are assembled together and installed inside the frame 1 with the power cylinder 16 facing downward.

The elevating frame 2 is formed with a cross-sectional shape of approximately ([)] by a pair of left and right side plates 17 that are parallel to each other, and a front plate 18 provided across the front end of the side plates 17. Reinforcement beams 19 are attached as appropriate, slide shaft guide pieces 20 with guide holes drilled in the left and right side plates 17 are appropriately protruded from the outer surface, and a support plate 21 is installed across both side plates 17 at the midway point in the vertical direction.
erected.

The elevating frame 2 is provided across the slide shaft 13 by slidably inserting the guide hole of the guide piece 20 into the slide shaft 13, and the cylinder 1 is provided on the support plate 21.
Connect the lower ends of 6.

Further, the elevating frame 2 has a front panel 4 attached to the front surface of the front plate 18.

The front panel 4 is formed into a rectangular thin box shape with an open back side that is larger than the opening on the front side of the frame 1.
It is attached to the front plate 18 of the elevating frame 2 so as to cover the opening on the front surface of the frame 1, and its rear edge is brought into contact with the front peripheral edge of the frame 1.

Therefore, by the operation of the cylinder 16 in conjunction with the drive of the motor 15, the elevating frame 2 moves up and down along the slide shaft 13, and the front panel 4 moves up and down along the front surface of the frame 1.

The opening on the front side of the frame 1 is formed in such a size that it is not exposed from behind the front panel 4 when the front panel 4 is moved up and down.

A washstand 5 is attached to the front of the front panel 4.

The wash basin 5 has a lighting fixture 6, a storage box 7, and a mirror 8.
and a washbasin 9 and a washstand counter 1 that supports it
0, a water discharging device 11, a drainage device 12, and other functions necessary for washroom and makeup are arranged and integrated at the required positions. A mounting nut 23 is provided, and supporting brackets 24 are provided on both left and right sides of the lower surface of the counter 10, and the fixing metal fittings 22 are hooked to screws 25 protruding from the front surface of the front panel 4. Board 18
The reinforcing bar 19 provided on the back side is turned over and bolts 26 are screwed on, and the bracket 24 is fixed to the elevating frame 2 by passing through the front panel 4 with bolt nuts 27, thereby attaching it to the front surface of the front panel 4.

The discharge device 11 is provided with a hot water mixing faucet 28 below the counter 10, and the hot water mixing faucet 28 is provided below the counter 10.
8 is attached to the front panel 4.

The hot water mixing faucet 28 has its hot water inlet and water inlet penetrating the front panel 4 and the front plate 18 of the elevating frame 2, and is connected to the frame 1 for hot water supply and water supply stop valves 29, 3.
0 flexible connecting pipe 31 with extra length
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Further, a drainage fitting 12' of the drainage device 12 passes through the front panel 4 and the front plate 18 of the lifting frame 2 and communicates with the drainage pipe 31 within the frame 1.

The water stop valves 29 and 30 for hot water supply and water supply, respectively, and the drain pipe 31 are provided to penetrate the bottom wall c of the frame.

The water discharging device 11 has a sensor 32 (hereinafter referred to as a photoelectric sensor 32) that detects the user of the wash basin, and this photoelectric sensor 32 is electrically connected to a controller 33' attached to the front panel 4 below the counter 10. It's linked.

The controller 33' is housed in the box 33, and is connected to a single shot circuit via a delay circuit that does not detect passers-by to an amplifier circuit that outputs an output by a light receiving circuit that receives the reflected light from the user of the wash basin. Printed wiring is used to make electrical contact.

In addition, 37 is an operation panel for the electric lifting device 3,
The bathroom vanity is placed on the wall of the room where it is installed, in a place and position that can be reached while sitting in a wheelchair, and is electrically linked to the electric lifting device 3.

Thus, such a washstand is made to stand up on the floor 35 by covering the back side of the frame 1 with a back panel 34, and is fixed to the building with the back side along the building wall 36, and has water supply and water supply stop valves. 29, 30, the drain pipe 31 is connected to the piping of the building outside the frame 1.

At this time, the drain pipe 31 is connected to the piping of the building via a flexible connecting pipe with sufficient length.

The user of the washbasin can access the various functions necessary for washing and makeup work (lighting equipment 6, storage box 7, vanity mirror 8, washbasin 9, washstand counter 10 that supports the washbasin 9) by touching the switch on the operation panel 37. , a water discharge device 11, and a drainage device 12) integrated into a washstand 5
The washstand 5 is raised and lowered, and the washstand 5 is set at the optimal height position for each individual's washing and makeup work.

Next, when the user sits on a wheelchair and places his or her knees and thighs under the washstand 5 and faces the washstand 5, the photoelectric sensor 32 automatically detects the user and controls the controller 33'. As a result of the action, the water spouting device 11 spouts a predetermined amount of water into the washbasin 9,
Enables tasks such as washing the toilet and washing hands.

(Effects of the invention) Since the present invention is constructed as described above, it has the following advantages.

Lighting equipment, storage boxes, makeup mirrors, washbasins,
The height of the washbasin, which integrates the washstand, water spout, and drainage device, can be adjusted simply by touching the control panel while sitting in a wheelchair in the normal position, making it easy to adjust the height of the washbasin to suit the individual's physique and disability. type of,
To prevent a physically handicapped person from being forced into an unreasonable posture or work when setting a washstand that integrates various functions to suit the user's level at a predetermined height.

When a person using a washbasin, i.e. a wheelchair user, faces the washstand, water is automatically discharged, so they can wash their hands, etc. without having to open or close the faucet at all.
Very easy to use.

The interior is box-shaped, consisting of a frame fixed to the building, a lift frame that can move up and down, and a front panel attached to the lift frame. It looks good because it is not exposed.

Thus, the intended purpose can be achieved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a washstand for physically disabled people showing an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken along the - line in Fig. 1, and Fig. 3 is a partially cutaway view with the back panel removed. FIG. 4 is a perspective view from the back side with the back panel removed and a portion cut away with the washbasin removed. 1...Frame, 2...Elevating frame, 3...
Electric lifting device, 4... Front panel, 5... Wash basin, 6... Lighting equipment, 7... Storage box, 8...
...Mirror, 9...Wash basin, 10...Counter, 11
...Water discharge equipment, 12...Drainage device, 32...Sensor, 33'...Controller, 37...Operation panel.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A frame fixed to the building, a vertically movable lifting frame attached to the frame, an electric lifting device installed on the lifting frame, a front panel attached to the front of the lifting frame, lighting equipment, storage Boxes, makeup mirrors, washbasins,
Each washstand is equipped with a washstand that integrates a washstand that supports the washbasin, a water spouting device, and a drainage device, and the water spouting device is equipped with a sensor that detects the user of the washbasin, and is electrically connected to the sensor to detect the sensor. A controller is installed that operates based on sensing to cause water to be discharged from the water discharging device, and is electrically connected to the electric lifting device within the reach of the user of the washbasin to drive and stop the electric lifting device. A washstand for physically disabled persons characterized by being equipped with an operation panel.