JPH049398Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to a bathroom with a washing area next to the bathtub, and a trolley is provided in the washing area to make it easier for elderly people, sick people, etc. to take a bath. It is.

[Prior art and problems]

Traditionally, it has been used to assist elderly people in bathing.
Various methods have been devised. For example, JP-A-59
One of these is the one that is equipped near the bathtub with an arm that lifts up and rotates the elderly, as described in Japanese Patent No. 189852.

However, although such a device equipped with a lifting and rotating arm is effective for elderly people who are unable to take a bath on their own, it is an exaggeration for those who are able to take a bath on their own to some extent or who can take a bath with an attendant. , equipment costs are high.

[Means for solving problems]

The purpose of this invention is to provide a bathroom that can be used conveniently by elderly people who can take a bath on their own or with the assistance of a caregiver. In a bathroom, a trolley whose top surface serves as a mounting table is provided in the washing area, and trolley rails are provided that are parallel to the boundary wall between the bathtub and the washing area, and the trolley moves along the trolley rails to separate the bathtub and the washing area. The bathroom is characterized in that it is movably installed along the boundary wall between the bathroom and the bathroom.

It is preferable that the height of the mounting table on the upper surface of the cart is adjustable so that it matches the height of the side wall of the bathtub or is slightly lower than that. It is also preferable that the width of the mounting table is adjustable.

Materials used to construct bathtubs and washing areas include wood,
Conventional materials such as stainless steel and FRP can be used.

[Effect]

In the present invention, in a bathroom where a washing area is provided next to a bathtub, a trolley whose upper surface is a mounting table is provided in the washing area, and the trolley is movable along the boundary wall between the bathtub and the washing area. Because there are
People with physical disabilities, such as the elderly, can move the trolley to an appropriate position next to the bathtub and use the platform to take a bath.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

1 to 4 are plan views showing an example of the use of the bathroom of the present invention.

In these figures, 1 is a bathtub, 2 is a washing area,
3 is a cart, and the cart 3 is movably provided along the boundary wall 11 between the bathtub 1 and the washing area 2.
4 is a wash basin provided in the washing area 2.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part near the boundary wall 11 between the bathtub 1 and the washing area 2. A groove 111 is provided in the boundary wall 11, and the groove 111 is located under the side edge of the platform 31 of the cart 3. The cart 3 can be moved along the boundary wall 11 by rolling casters 32 provided on one side. FIG. 7 shows that a concave groove 111a provided in the boundary wall 11 is opened downward, and a caster 32a provided on the side of the truck 3 rolls on the groove 111a, so that the truck 3 is moved along the boundary wall 11. This shows an example where it can be moved.

Figure 8 shows the flange 3 of the caster 32 of the truck 3.
21 is the strip 51, 5 of the screen 5 provided on the side of the washing area 2 and parallel to the boundary wall with the washing area 2.
The carriage 3 is fitted within the boundary wall 11 for a period of 1 hour, thereby allowing the carriage 3 to move along the boundary wall 11.

Figure 9 shows a trolley 3 in which the width of the mounting table 31 can be adjusted.
In this example, the cart 3 has an outer frame 33 and an inner frame 34, on which a mounting table 31 that is connected by a hinge 35 and can be folded in half is provided, and a projection (not shown) provided on the inner surface of the outer frame 33 is provided. The casters 32 fit and slide within the grooves 341 provided on the outer surface of the inner frame 34 to enlarge and reduce the distance between the casters 32 and the mounting table 31 thereon.
The width can be adjusted by enlarging or cutting in half.

The mode of use of the above-mentioned bathroom of the present invention will be explained below.

FIG. 1 shows an example in which, when a bather uses the washbasin 4, the trolley 3 is brought close to the washbasin 4, the person sits on the trolley 3, and uses the trolley 3 as a bathing chair.

FIG. 2 shows a case where a mother washes her child by placing her child on the mounting table 31. It is also possible to place an elderly person or the like on the mounting table 31 instead of the child and to have the attendant wash the child.

Figure 3 shows an elderly person using a wheelchair 6 at the washing area 2.
The figure shows a case where the user enters the bathtub 1 and takes a bath in the bathtub 1 after moving onto the mounting table 31.

FIG. 4 shows a case where an elderly person or the like who rides to the entrance of the bathroom in a wheelchair 6 transfers onto the trolley 3 and then takes a bath in the bathtub 1.

Figure 5 shows the trolley 3 when the trolley 3 is not required in the washing area 2, such as when a healthy person takes a bath.
This shows the case where the person takes the item out of the bathroom.

[Effect of idea]

In the present invention, in a bathroom where a washing area is provided next to a bathtub, a trolley whose upper surface is a mounting table is provided in the washing area, and the trolley is movable along the boundary wall between the bathtub and the washing area. Because there are
People with physical disabilities, such as the elderly, can move the trolley to an appropriate position next to the bathtub and use the platform to bathe.
Alternatively, a caregiver, mother, etc. can wash or bathe an elderly person, child, etc. by placing them on a mounting table.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1 to 5 are plan views showing examples of the use of the bathroom of the present invention, Figures 6, 7, and 8 are enlarged cross-sectional views of main parts, and Figure 9 is a trolley whose width can be adjusted. It is a perspective view showing an example. 1... Bathtub, 11... Boundary wall, 2... Washing area,
3...Dolly.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] In a bathroom with a washing area next to the bathtub,
A trolley whose upper surface serves as a mounting table is installed in the washing area, and a trolley rail is provided that runs parallel to the boundary wall between the bathtub and the washing area.The trolley moves along the trolley rail to create a barrier between the bathtub and the washing area. A bathroom characterized by being movably installed along a wall.