JPH04112686U - bathtub - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Structure] A part of the peripheral wall of the bathtub 1 on the side where the bather enters and exits is formed into a movable wall part 2 whose height can be changed freely, and the movable wall part 2 changes as the water level rises. The bathtub 1 is configured such that the movable wall itself also serves as a float 3, which is a lifting drive means for raising the bathtub. The movable wall portion 2 is fitted into support portions 5 formed at both ends of the fixed wall 4 so as to be able to slide up and down, and when the movable wall portion 2 is near the highest position, the movable wall portion 2 is fitted around the movable wall portion 2. The contacting fixed wall surface or the part of the support part 5 should be
In addition, a smooth sealing surface 5S with elasticity is provided so as not to hinder the sliding movement of the movable wall portion 2. [Effect] When entering and exiting the bathtub, the movable wall follows the low water level, making it easier to get in and out, but when sitting in the bathtub, the movable wall rises as the water level rises. , you can soak up to your shoulders without the hot water overflowing.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a bathtub.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Conventional bathtubs have a fixed shape, and the height of the surrounding wall is fixed.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, in order for most of the body to be submerged in water in such a bathtub, it is difficult to get out into the bathtub. When entering, the surrounding wall should be at least as high as the water level necessary to submerge most of the body. Because you have to straddle your body, your body posture tends to become unstable when getting in and out of the bathtub. It could be dangerous, especially for the elderly and people with disabilities. Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to create a water level that can submerge most of the body. Moreover, it is an object of the present invention to provide a bathtub that is easy to get in and out of.

0004

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve this purpose, the characteristic configuration of the bathtub according to the present invention is that the surrounding wall of the bathtub is small. At least part of the wall is formed into a movable wall section whose height can be changed freely, and the movable wall section is formed as a movable wall section whose height can be changed freely. Lifting drive means for lifting the wall portion is provided.

[0005]

[Effect]

When bathers enter and exit the bathtub, lower the movable wall according to the low water level and lower the entire body. When most of the water is submerged, the movable The wall can be raised.

[0006]

[Effect of the idea]

Therefore, by forming part of the peripheral wall that goes in and out of the bathtub into a movable wall, , allows the hot water in the bathtub to overflow even if the water level rises when most of the body is immersed. You can secure a water level that covers your entire body without having to worry about it, and you can also enjoy bathing even when entering and exiting. Is it possible to lower the movable wall according to the low water level to prevent the water from overflowing? Also, when getting in and out of the bathtub, there is no need to maintain balance in an awkward position. for example, Even elderly people and people with disabilities can easily and safely get in and out of the bathtub. can. The movable wall is raised and lowered using floats or pressure sensors. It can also be automatically linked to the water level in the tank.

[0007]

【Example】

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. As shown in Figures 1 to 4, a part of the peripheral wall of the bathtub 1 on the side where bathers go in and out is , is formed into a movable wall portion 2 whose height can be freely changed, and the movable wall portion 2 is raised as the water level rises. The movable wall itself serves as the float 3 as a lifting drive means for raising the bath. Tank 1 is configured. The movable wall portion 2 is attached to support portions 5 shown in FIG. 4 formed at both ends of the fixed wall 4. They are slidably fitted as shown in Fig. 1, and the movable wall portion 2 is near the highest position shown in Fig. 3. The part of the fixed wall surface or the support part 5 that sometimes comes into contact with the periphery of the movable wall part 2 does not leak water. A smooth elastic seam is provided so as to allow the movable wall portion 2 to slide smoothly. The surface is set to 5S. With this configuration, when entering and exiting the bathtub, there is a movable wall as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Part 2 lowers to follow the low water level, making it easier to get in and out of the bathtub, but it also makes it easier to get in and out of the bathtub. When the water level rises, the movable wall section rises as shown in Figure 3. You can soak up to your shoulders without the hot water overflowing.

[0008] [Another example] The bathtub 1 in FIG. 5 has a rectangular entrance 6 formed in the upper part of the central part of the fixed wall 4, and A support part 5 that loosely fits and supports the wall part 2 so as to be vertically slidable is inserted downward from both ends of the entrance/exit 6. It is set up across the board. The movable wall part 2, which also serves as the float 3, is fitted loosely into this to prevent water leakage. In order to prevent this, as shown in FIGS. It is sealed so as to cover the entire holding part 5. In Figure 6, the movable wall part 2 is near the highest position. At one time, FIG. 7 shows the membrane at the intermediate position, and FIG. 8 shows the membrane at the lowest position. Represents the state of surface M, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a longitudinal section near the center of the movable part. Show the front view. As shown in FIG. A tilted backrest portion 7 is provided so that the user can lean back in a comfortable posture. 8 in the figure is a magnetic pillow. A magnet layer 9 whose cross section is shown in FIG. 10 is embedded in the backrest portion 7. It's crowded. In FIG. 10, 9a is a gel coat, 9b is a magnet, and 9c is a resin plate. Below With the bathtub 1 having the above configuration, it is easy to get in and out of the bathtub 1, and it is also comfortable. You can stay up to your shoulders in the hot water, and the combined effect of heat and magnetism improves blood circulation. It can help relieve stiff shoulders, etc. The sealing between the fixed wall 4 and the movable wall portion 2 may be performed by other methods than those described above. for example As shown in FIG. 11, using a magnet, move the movable wall 2 to the fixed wall 4 from an H-shaped magnetic plate. They can also be brought into close contact so as to be vertically slidable via the support portion 5 . The movable wall part 2 is It is formed using a magnetic plate, and a float 3 is attached to the upper end. magnet plate The surface of magnetic or magnetic plates may be coated with a smooth resin with appropriate elasticity, or The stone plate itself may be made into a plastic magnet. In addition, a locking mechanism is provided that allows the vertical position of the movable wall portion 2 to be locked or unlocked. It's okay to have one. The lifting drive means may include, for example, a pressure sensor or an ultrasonic water level detector. Methods other than buoyancy may be used, such as using a motor mechanism linked to signals from Alternatively, a manual feeding mechanism using a rack and pinion or the like may be used.

[0009] In addition, symbols are written in the claims section of the utility model registration for convenience of comparison with the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the configuration shown in the attached drawings.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

[Fig. 1] A perspective view showing an embodiment of a bathtub according to the present invention.

[Fig. 2] A vertical cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of the bathtub according to the present invention.

[Fig. 3] A vertical cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of the bathtub according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a bathtub for explaining the support part of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a bathtub showing the support part of another embodiment of the bathtub according to the present invention.

[Fig. 6] Front view and longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the operation of the movable part and membrane surface of another embodiment.

[Fig. 7] Front view and longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the operation of the movable part and membrane surface of another embodiment.

[Fig. 8] Front view and longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the operation of the movable part and membrane surface of another embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing another embodiment of the bathtub according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the magnet layer of another embodiment of the bathtub according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the bathtub according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 bathtub 2 Movable wall part

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: At least a part of the peripheral wall of the bathtub (1),
A bathtub, which is formed in a movable wall part (2) whose height can be freely changed, and is provided with a lifting drive means for raising the movable wall part (2) as the water level rises. 2. The lifting drive means is the movable wall portion (2).
The bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the bathtub is a float (3) provided in the bathtub.