JPH0521942U - Sitting type shower bath - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a sitting-type shower bath device that does not require labor and cost for construction, does not cause anxiety due to lifting operation, and does not require labor for cleaning the bathtub. thing. [Structure] A plurality of shower nozzles 3 are arranged on the inner surface of a box-shaped body 2 having a door 1 provided on a peripheral wall thereof, and a movable chair 4 can be moved into and out of the box-shaped body 2 through the door 1. Is configured so that the moving chair 4 can be bathed by a sitting position, the guide groove 11 for guiding the moving chair 4 is laid on the bottom surface of the box-shaped body 2, and the top plate portion 2a of the box-shaped portion 2 is bathed. An opening 12 that exposes only the head of the patient is provided, and a table lifting mechanism 13 that allows the height of the table 2a to be adjusted up and down is provided on the side of the box-shaped body 2.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a shower-type sitting-type shower bath apparatus used for bathing of bedridden elderly people and the like.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Conventionally known shower-type bathing devices are only those that take a bath in a recumbent position, and do not consider the shame that a patient has when washing the body.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 By the way, in order to eliminate or reduce discomfort caused by the patient's shame when washing the body, bathing in a sitting position (for example, bathing in the wheelchair) is appropriate and the patient's own strength is required. It is considered appropriate to express as much water as possible and to take a bath, and such a device is desired.

No shower bathing device of the sitting bath type is found. As bathtub-type bathing devices other than the shower-type bathing device, for example, a sitting bathing-type bathing device shown in Japanese Patent Publication No. 58-23103 can be seen. There are some types of equipment such as those that take in and out, and those that set the wheelchair at a predetermined position above the elevating bathtub provided in the pit where the floor is dug deeply and then elevate the elevating bathtub to take a bath. On top of that, there was anxiety when going up and down, and cleaning the bathtub was troublesome.

The present invention focuses on the above-mentioned problems in the conventional bathtub-type sitting bathing apparatus, and aims at obtaining a shower-type sitting-type shower bathing apparatus that can eliminate all of these problems. It was done.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 That is, in the sitting shower bath apparatus according to the present invention, the shower nozzle (3) is arranged on the inner surface of the box-like body (2) having the door (1) on the peripheral wall, and the box-like body is provided from the door (1) part. The moving chair (4) can be put into and taken out of the inside (2), and the bath chair can be bathed in the sitting chair by the bather.

Further, a guide means for guiding the moving chair (4) on which the bather sits is provided on the bottom surface of the box-shaped body (2) having the shower nozzle (3) arranged on the inner surface.

Further, an opening 12 for exposing the head of a bathing patient is provided in the top plate portion 2a of the box-shaped body 2 in which the shower nozzle (3) is arranged on the inner surface, and the height of the top plate portion 2a is increased. A top plate elevating mechanism 13 capable of elevating and lowering is provided on a side portion of the box-shaped body 2.

[0009]

[Action]

 In the sitting shower bathing apparatus, the door 1 is opened, and the patient who is already on the mobile chair 4 is moved into the box-shaped body 2 by moving the mobile chair 4. The door 1 is closed, the shower is discharged from the shower nozzle 3, the shower bath is performed, and when the shower bath is finished, the door 1 is opened and the patient is taken out of the box 2 together with the transfer chair 4. Perform bath work.

When the moving chair 4 on which the bather sits moves into the box-shaped body 2, the moving chair 4 is guided to a suitable predetermined position in the approximate center by the guide means provided on the bottom surface of the box-shaped body 2. To be done.

In the case where the top plate portion 2a of the box-shaped body 2 is provided with the opening portion 12, the opening portion 12 is appropriately adjusted and fixed to a height by the top plate lifting mechanism 13, and the opening portion 12 is opened to the patient. Expose the head from.

[0012]

【Example】

 Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The box-shaped body 2 placed on the floor is formed in a width, height, and depth that can accommodate a mobile chair 4 on which a bathing patient sits.

A door 1 is formed on one surface of the peripheral wall of the box-shaped body 2, and the movable chair 4 can be put in and out of the box-shaped body 2 through an opening portion of the door 1.

On the inner surface side of the door 1, a sealing member or a sealing mechanism 5 is provided so that the opening of the box-shaped body 2 can be sealed in a watertight state when the movable chair 4 is put inside the box-shaped body 2 and closed. Is set up. Further, the door 1 is provided with an observation window 6 for observing the inside of the box-shaped body 2.

On the other hand, a hot water source and a plurality of shower nozzles 3 that are pipeline-connected to the hot water source are disposed on the inner surface of the box-shaped body 2, and hot water from these shower nozzles 3 is provided. A discharge / stop operation, a temperature setting operation of the temperature control mixing mechanism, a temperature display, and an operation panel 8 including various kinds of operation tools 7 are provided at appropriate positions outside the box-shaped body 2. ..

An operation tool 10 that can be easily operated by the patient is provided in the box-shaped body 2. When the patient wants to stop the shower jet, the operation tool 10 can be rotated, pulled or pushed. For example, the operating tool 10 gives an electrical or mechanical stop signal to the operating tool of the operating panel 8, and the shower from the shower nozzle 3 is immediately stopped.

Further, on the bottom surface of the box-shaped body 2, there is provided a guide means for guiding the movable chair 4 to a central position of the substantially box-shaped body suitable for bathing, that is, a guide groove 11 in the embodiment. Another example of the guide means is a rail.

A drain port 9 is provided on the bottom wall of the box-shaped body 2.

In addition to the case where the above-mentioned shower nozzle 3 is provided on all the four vertical wall portions of the box-shaped body 2 including the door 1, in addition to this, the shower nozzle 3 of the top plate portion 2 a of the box-shaped body 2 is provided. It may be provided on the inner surface, or conversely, it may be provided on only the necessary vertical wall portion of the four-circumferential vertical wall portion of the box-shaped body 2.

The moving chair 4 referred to in the present invention includes not only a general wheelchair, but also a chair or the like formed exclusively for shower bathing. The point is to keep a bathing patient in a sitting position. Anything can be used.

In the sitting-type shower bath apparatus having the above-mentioned configuration, the door 1 is opened, and the patient already placed on the moving chair 4 is moved into the box-shaped body 2 by moving the moving chair 4. Then, after closing the door 1 and setting an appropriate hot water temperature with the temperature control mixing mechanism, the operator operates the operation panel 8 to discharge the shower, take a shower bath, and then open the door 1, A series of bathing operations are performed in which the patient is taken out of the box-shaped body 2 together with the transfer chair 4.

Next, a second embodiment shown in FIG. 2 will be described. On the surface of the box-shaped body 2 that faces the door 1, an opposite-side door 19 that opens and closes in a sealable manner on the box-shaped body 2 is provided so that the movable chair 4 that has entered from the door 1 side can exit from the opposite-side door 13 side. Composed.

A knob 18 for adjusting the temperature of the shower hot water is projected at an appropriate height position inside the left side plate 2b or the right side plate 2c of the box-shaped body 2 or the left and right side plates 2b, 2c. At the time of bathing, the patient can rotate the knob 18 to adjust the shower hot water temperature.

According to the configuration of the knob 18, the shower hot water temperature can be adjusted appropriately according to the patient's preference, so that the bathing device respects the individual and provides the patient with more satisfaction. ..

Due to the presence of the opposing door 13, the bathing can be carried out in a progressive manner. According to the progressive delivery mode, patients can smoothly enter and leave the bathtub, which is convenient when a large number of patients want to take a bath at once.

Next, a third embodiment shown in FIG. 3 will be described. The top plate 2a of the box-shaped body 2 is provided with an opening 12 for exposing the head of a bathing patient, and the head can be taken out of the box-shaped body 2 through the opening 12 so that the user can take a bath. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent water droplets or water droplets from being exposed to the head, or the head to be exposed to the air of high humidity and higher than normal temperature.

A top plate elevating mechanism 13 capable of vertically adjusting the height of the top plate portion 2a is interposed between the box-shaped portion 2 and the top plate portion 2a. The top plate elevating mechanism 13 is attached to the left and right ends of the top plate portion 2a and has a supporting piece 14 having laterally projecting pieces, and the left and right side plates 2a and 2b of the box-shaped body 2 are attached to the supporting piece 14. Of the isotonic spring body 15 that holds and holds the pushing force of the top plate 2a and the left and right ends of the top plate portion 2a that are provided between the support piece 14 and the box-shaped body 2 when moving up and down. It is composed of a device. The isotonic spring body 15 is an air cylinder, and a release pedal 20 for unlocking the extension movement of the air cylinder is provided below the air cylinder 15. A bellows 16 is attached which extends and contracts over the peripheral edge of the top plate portion 2a and the upper peripheral edge of the side plate of the box-shaped body 2.

When taking a bath, the caregiver manually lifts or pushes down the tabletop 2a while stepping on the release pedal 20 of the tabletop lifting mechanism so that the patient's neck fits into the opening 12 properly. First, the height of the top plate 2a is adjusted to the height of the patient's neck and appropriately fixed to the height.

[0029]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, in the sitting shower bathing apparatus according to the present invention, the shower nozzle is arranged on the inner surface of the box-shaped body having the door on the peripheral wall, and the movable chair can be moved into and out of the box-shaped body through the door. Since it is configured so that a bather can take a bath in the sitting chair while sitting on the chair, it is different from the conventional shower-type bathing device that takes a bath in a lying position. The patient's shame can be relieved well, the patient can take a comfortable bath, and the patient's active bathing can be encouraged. It has a promoting effect.

Further, even though it is a bathing apparatus in a sitting position, there is no need for construction such as digging the floor surface deeply to construct a pit, and there is also no need to lift or lower the moving chair with a lifting apparatus when taking a bath. .. Therefore, the number of construction steps and costs are low, the patient does not feel uneasy when the bath is moved up or down or the moving chair is moved up and down, and the patient's own efforts are expressed, so that the assistance effort is required. There is also an advantage that the cleaning work is simplified because there is no complicated mechanism in the bathtub.

Moreover, since the guide means for guiding the moving chair on which the bather sits is provided on the bottom surface of the box-shaped body, the moving chair on which the bather sits is set at a suitable predetermined position in the box-shaped body. You can easily get in and take a shower in a stable state because the movement of the moving chair is limited to the guide means, and as a result you can enjoy a good shower bath.

In addition, an opening for exposing only the head of the bathing patient is provided in the top of the box-shaped body, and the top-and-bottom lifting mechanism for adjusting the height of the top-and-bottom is provided as a box-shaped part. Since it is inserted between the tops, the caregiver activates the top-bottom elevating mechanism to manually lift or push down the top when bathing, so that the patient's neck is suitable for the opening. The height of the top plate can be adjusted and fixed to the height of the patient's neck so that it fits. Therefore, the height of the top plate can be easily adjusted to the individual difference of the patient, which is convenient.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a sitting shower bathing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of a second embodiment of a sitting shower bath apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view of a sitting type shower bath apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 door 2 box-like body 2a top plate part 3 shower nozzle 4 moving chair 12 opening part 13 top plate lifting mechanism

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claims: 1. A shower chair (3) is provided on the inner surface of a box-shaped body (2) having a door (1) on its peripheral wall, and a moving chair is moved from the door (1) into the box-shaped body (2). (4) A sitting-type shower bathing apparatus, which is configured so that a bather can take a bath in the sitting chair with a movable chair (4). 2. A sitting-type shower bath apparatus in which a guide means for guiding a moving chair (4) on which a bather sits is provided on the bottom surface of a box-like body (2) having a shower nozzle (3) arranged on the inner surface. .. 3. An opening (12) for exposing the head of a bathing patient is provided in a top plate (2a) of a box-like body (2) having a shower nozzle (3) arranged on the inner surface, A sitting-type shower bath apparatus in which a top plate lifting mechanism (13) for adjusting the height of the plate part (2a) is provided on the side part of the box-shaped body (2).