JPH07116069A - Portable type foldable bathtub unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To carry and set up a bathtub unit in a short time by incorporating a foldable bathtub part made of a flexible material and adapted to be formed in a bathtub shape upon unfolding, and coupling members for coupling a hot water supply unit for feeding hot water into the bathtub part, a water feed pipe and a hot water feed pipe to the bathtub part. CONSTITUTION:A portable type foldable bathtub unit is composed of a foldable bathtub part 2, a hot water supply unit 3 for heating water and supplying hot water into the bathtub part 2, and coupling parts 4 for coupling the hot water supply unit to the bathtub part 2. This bathtub unit 1 can be used anywhere if water is available. The bathtub part 2 which is made of flexible material such as vinyl chloride sheet, can be unfolded into a bathtub shape from a folded portable-size shape. Further, the hot water supply unit 3 includes a water supply pipe 5 through which water is led from the bathtub part 2, a heating part 6 for heating and boiling thus introduced water and a hot water supply pipe 7 through which thus boiled water is led into the bathtub part 2. Each coupling member 4 is made of rubber or the like, and is composed of a connecting pipe 8 and a ring 9.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable folding bath,
In particular, the present invention relates to a portable folding bath that can be easily and easily expanded and folded and can be easily carried and relocated anywhere.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, even when going to outdoor leisure such as camping that involves lodging in the mountains or the sea, it is not possible to wash the body without a bath facility. Not only was it not refreshing, but there was the problem of being unclean and unsanitary.

For this reason, a method of washing the body in the river or the sea has been adopted, but it is not always limited to clean water, and not only is it seen by people, but it is used cold except in summer. There was a problem that it was difficult.

In order to avoid dangers due to natural disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons, eruptions, etc. and to evacuate to an evacuation center due to the destruction of houses, there are usually no facilities for bathing because they evacuate to schools or public halls. Most of them are inconvenient, and even if there is a bath, there is a problem that the number is small and inconvenient compared to the victims.

Therefore, it has been considered to carry in and use something like a unit bath, but not only because it is heavy, but also because it is large in size, it takes a lot of time to carry and install it, and it is very difficult to move it. However, since it is a fixed type, it is extremely difficult to relocate it to another place, and it is not practically useful.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems by adopting the following configuration.

That is, (1) By making it possible to unfold and fold easily and easily, it should be easy to carry. (2) By allowing it to be unfolded and folded, it can be carried in anywhere and can be used anywhere such as in the mountains or the sea. (3) By enabling the unfolding and folding, the space is greatly saved, the transportation is simple, the relocation is possible in a short time, and the relocation is easy. (4) By making it possible to unfold and fold, it saves labor and time and makes it easy and easy for anyone such as a woman or a child to use. (5) By enabling the unfolding and folding, cleaning after use and preparation before use can be simplified, and these operations can be performed anywhere, and the occurrence of pollution problems can be prevented. (6) By connecting the bathtub section and the water heater via the connecting member, it is possible to arbitrarily select and use an appropriate water heater according to the purpose and application of the place to be relocated.

[0008]

According to the present invention, such an object is to provide a tub portion which is made of a flexible material and is formed into a tub shape at the time of deployment and is foldable, and the tub portion. A water heater that introduces water from the section through the water supply pipe, heats the introduced water by the heating unit to boil hot water, and further supplies the boiled hot water to the bathtub section through the hot water supply pipe, The present invention is achieved by providing a portable folding bath including a water supply pipe and a connecting member that connects the hot water supply pipe to the bathtub portion.

[0009]

According to the present invention as described above, there are the following actions.

That is, according to the present invention, (1) since the unfolding and folding can be performed easily and easily, the space can be greatly saved and the transportation becomes easy. (2) Since it can be unfolded and folded, it can be carried in anywhere and can be used anywhere with water, regardless of the location such as the mountain or the sea. In some cases, river water, spring water, rainwater, snow, etc. can also be used. (3) Since it can be unfolded and folded, the space is greatly saved, the transportation is easy, the relocation is possible in a short time, and the relocation is easy. (4) Since it can be unfolded and folded, labor and time are saved, and it can be used easily and easily by anyone such as women and children. (5) Since it can be unfolded and folded, cleaning after use and preparation before use are simplified, and since these operations can be performed anywhere, the occurrence of pollution problems can be prevented. (6) Since the bathtub portion and the water heater are connected through the connecting member, an appropriate water heater can be arbitrarily selected and used according to the purpose and application of the place to be relocated. (7) Since the work can be performed simply by unfolding or folding, not only the worker is not soiled during the work, but also the relocation place is not likely to be soiled even when the work is relocated to another place.
It is easy to return the transplant site to the current state.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 3 show an embodiment of a portable folding bath according to the present invention.

The portable folding bath 1 of the present invention is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, the bathtub portion 2 is expandable and collapsible, the water heater 3 that heats water to boil the hot water to supply it to the bathtub portion, and the bathtub portion 2 and the water heater 3 are connected to each other. And a connecting member 4 which is used, and can be used anywhere as long as there is water.

The bath section 2 is a vinyl chloride sheet (for example,
-A flexible material such as a tarpaulin (vinyl chloride sheet with a reinforcing cloth) capable of withstanding use at 20 ° C to 60 ° C,
It is formed into a bathtub shape when unfolded, and as shown in FIG. 3, it is formed into a small shape such as a portable size and shape by folding.

The water heater 3 includes a water supply pipe 5 for introducing water from the bath section 2, a heating section 6 for heating the introduced water to boil the water, and a bath section for the boiled water. 2, and a hot water supply pipe 7 for supplying the hot water to the hot water supply pipe 2.

Further, the connecting member 4 is made of rubber (similar to a domestic bath) and the like, and a connecting pipe 8 formed in a pipe shape so as to be fitted to the outside of the water supply pipe 5 and the hot water supply pipe 7, and the connection. And a ring 9 that is formed in an annular shape by a wire so that it can be fitted to the outside of the tube 8.

The water supply pipe 5 and the hot water supply pipe 7 are made of a corrosion-resistant metal material such as stainless steel or other corrosion-resistant material, and are formed in a pipe shape.

Further, in the bath portion 2, a pipe-shaped water supply portion 11 and a hot water supply portion 12 are provided, and like the water supply pipe 5 and the hot water supply pipe 7, a corrosion-resistant metallic material such as stainless steel and other corrosion-resistant materials. Made of a flexible material, and a threaded portion for screwing with the tightening nut 10 is screwed on the outer periphery, and the tightening nut 10 and the packing P are
It is attached so as to project outward through the.

The bath section 2 and the water heater 3 are the water supply section 11, the water supply tube 5, the hot water supply section 12, and the hot water supply tube 7.
After facing each other, the connecting pipes 8 are fitted to the outer circumferences thereof, and the rings 9 are fitted and locked at both ends of the connecting pipes 8 and tightened respectively, so that the water supply portion 11 and the water supply pipe 5 and the hot water supply unit 12 and the hot water supply pipe 7 are respectively connected in a watertight state, whereby the bathtub unit 2 and the water heater 3 can be connected.

Further, the bathtub portion 2 is provided with a large number of strut-fitting portions 13 on the outside, and the strut 14 which is one of the shape-retaining materials is inserted into the strut-fitting portions 13 to be attached thereto, and the shape-retaining portion A large number of hoops 15, which are one of the materials, are provided on the inside of the hoops, and by inserting the hoops into the hoop support 16 and tensioning them,
The shape (for example, cylindrical shape) when developed can be retained. In this case, the rattling 15 is provided at only one position on the upper end portion in the present embodiment, but it is not limited to this.
It can be provided at two or three locations by providing it at the lower end or the central portion.

The pillar 14 is made of a rigid material such as a hard synthetic resin (hard plastic) or a metal material.
3 is formed into a substantially prismatic shape that can be inserted into

The hook 15 is made of an elastic material such as a hard synthetic resin (hard plastic) or a metal material, and is formed into a rectangular plate shape that can be fitted inside the bath section 2.

The water heater 3 includes, for example, a combustion burner for heating water by heating heat of fuel such as gas to boil the water, a bath kettle having a chimney 17 for discharging exhaust gas after combustion, and a small LP gas cylinder. The gas of B can be used to boil hot water at a suitable temperature.

Further, it goes without saying that a kettle for kerosene can be used without being limited to the bath for gas.

As an appropriate size of the above-mentioned portable folding bath, for example, if two adults (or three children) can sufficiently enter, the volume of the bathtub portion 2 is about 500 liters (weight: about 10 kilograms), The water heater 3 has a volume of about 20 liters (weight of about 8 kilograms), and the small LP gas cylinder B has a weight of about 10 kilograms in a filled state. Since the total weight is 28 kilograms, it is an extremely lightweight bath. Becomes

The bath section 2 is not limited to the shape of the above-described embodiment, but can be of course a substantially rectangular tube shape or another shape.

Further, the water heater 3 is not limited to the one in the above-mentioned embodiment, and if there is a water supply facility, it is possible to use a water heater with a shower and further have other functions. Of course.

Further, the portable folding bath 1 according to this embodiment is not limited to the above embodiment, but may have various shapes such as a bathtub for running water, a simple pool and the like by having an appropriate shape according to the purpose. It can be applied to applications.

Next, a method of using the portable folding bath of the present invention will be described.

That is, the portable folding bath 1 of the present embodiment as described above is, if necessary, evacuated during outdoor leisure such as camping accompanied by accommodation in the mountains or the sea, or in the event of a natural disaster such as an earthquake, typhoon or eruption. It can be used by relocating to any place.

First Step First, the bathtub portion 2 of the folded portable folding bath 1 is unfolded into a bathtub shape, and the support columns 14 are inserted and attached to the support column fitting portions 13 provided on the outside. At the same time, the rattling 15 is tensioned and attached to the inside, so that the shape (for example, a cylindrical shape) at the time of deployment is maintained.

Second step Next, the water supply section 11, the water supply tube 5, and the hot water supply section 12 and the hot water supply tube 7
After facing each other, the connecting pipes 8 are fitted to the outer circumferences thereof, and the rings 9 are fitted and locked at both ends of the connecting pipes 8 and tightened respectively, so that the water supply portion 11 and the water supply pipe 5 are connected. Also, the hot water supply unit 12 and the hot water supply pipe 7 are connected in a watertight state, respectively, whereby the bathtub unit 2 and the water heater 3 can be connected.

Third Step Subsequently, after an appropriate amount of water is put into the bathtub portion 2, the water heater 3 is operated to supply water from the bathtub portion 2 to the water heater 3 through the water supply portion 11 and the water supply pipe 5. And the heating part 6
The water introduced by the above is heated to boil the hot water, and the boiled hot water is supplied to the bathtub section 2 through the hot water supply pipe 7 and the hot water supply section 12, thereby continuously supplying the hot water to the bathtub section 2. You can do it (the principle of boiling water is the same as for home use).

As a result, as in a normal bath, the bath portion 2 is filled with hot water and is ready for bathing, so that the bath can be bathed.

Fourth Step Further, after the use, the bath portion 2 can be folded by performing the work opposite to that at the time of unfolding.

That is, first, the hot water in the bathtub portion 2 is discharged to a drainage port or another appropriate place through the water supply portion 11, and then the ring 9 is removed from the outside of the connecting pipe 8 and then the connecting pipe 8 Can be removed from the outer peripheries of the water supply part 11 and the water supply pipe 5, and the hot water supply part 12 and the hot water supply pipe 7, whereby the bathtub part 2 and the water heater 3 can be disconnected.

Fifth step Further, the prop 14 inserted into the external prop fitting portion 13 is removed, and the lug 15 inserted into the inner hoop support 16 is removed, so that the bath part 2 is expanded. After releasing the shape retention function, the bathtub portion 2 can be folded into a small shape such as a portable size and shape as shown in FIG.

In this way, the bathtub portion 2 can be unfolded or folded and can be used at any time and place with water.

The washing of the bath section 2 can be performed in the unfolded state, but it can be simplified by performing the washing in the folded state.

The portable folding bath is used not only for outdoor leisure such as camping involving lodging in the mountains or the sea,
By using it for evacuation in the event of a natural disaster such as an earthquake, typhoon, or eruption, saving lives such as in the mountains or the sea, sports, etc., it is possible to respond quickly and easily.

Next, the operation of the portable folding bath according to this embodiment will be described.

As described above, according to the present invention, by providing a portable folding bath having a special structure, not only is it easy to carry and carry in, but it can also be relocated easily and quickly, and it can be easily and easily deployed. The idea is that it can be folded and used anywhere, and it has the following effects.

That is, according to the present invention, (1) since the unfolding and folding can be performed easily and easily, the space can be greatly saved and the transportation is easy. (2) Since it can be easily unfolded and folded, it can be carried in anywhere and can be used anywhere with water, regardless of the location such as the mountain or the sea. In some cases, river water, spring water, rainwater, snow, etc. can also be used. (3) Since it can be easily unfolded and folded, it saves a lot of space, simplifies transportation, and enables relocation in a short time, which makes relocation easier. (4) Since it is easy and easy to unfold and fold, it saves labor and time, and can be easily and easily used by anyone such as women and children. (5) Easy to unfold and fold, so cleaning after use and preparation before use can be simplified, and these operations can be performed anywhere, and pollution problems can be prevented. It became a thing. (6) Since the bathtub portion and the water heater can be connected via the connecting member, it is possible to arbitrarily select and use an appropriate water heater according to the purpose and application of the relocation site. (7) Since it is possible to work simply by unfolding or folding, not only does the worker not get dirty at the time of work, but there is no fear that the relocation place will be soiled even when relocating to another place. It has become easier to restore the transplant site to its current state.

The portable folding bath according to the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and many modifications can be considered.

That is, the bathtub portion 2, the pillars 14, and the hoop 15 which constitute the portable folding bath 1 of the present invention are not limited to the materials and shapes of the above-mentioned embodiments, and other materials can be used as long as they fulfill the function. Alternatively, the shape and the shape (for example, a rectangular tube type bathtub) can be used, and similar to the above embodiment, it is possible to simplify and speed up transportation and relocation.

Further, the portable folding bath 1 of the present invention may be the water heater 3 shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and may be a bathtub or other water heater that uses other fuel or energy.

For example, a water heater using an electric heater can be provided, and the structure can be further simplified.

[0048]

As described above, according to the present invention, by providing a portable folding bath having a special structure, not only is it easy to carry and carry in, but it can also be easily and quickly relocated, which is simple and easy. The idea is that it can be unfolded and folded, and it can be used anywhere, and it has the following excellent effects.

That is, according to the present invention, (1) since the unfolding and folding can be performed easily and easily, there is an effect that the space can be largely saved and the carrying is easy. (2) Unfolding and folding are easy Since it is now possible to carry it in anywhere, it has the effect that it can be used anywhere, as long as there is water regardless of the location such as the mountain or the sea. In addition, depending on the case, there is an effect that river water, spring water, rainwater, snow, etc. can be used. (3) Since the unfolding and folding can be easily performed, the space is greatly saved, the transportation is easy, the relocation is possible in a short time, and the relocation is easy. (4) Since unfolding and folding can be performed easily and easily, labor and time are saved, and there is an effect that anyone such as a woman or a child can use it easily and easily. (5) Since it can be easily unfolded and folded, cleaning after use and preparation before use are simplified, and these operations can be performed anywhere, and the occurrence of pollution problems can be prevented. effective. (6) Since the bathtub portion and the water heater can be connected via the connecting member, there is an effect that an appropriate water heater can be arbitrarily selected and used according to the purpose and application of the relocation site. (7) Since it is possible to work simply by unfolding or folding, not only does the worker not get dirty during the work, but also the moving place is not contaminated, even when the work is moved to another place. This has the effect of making it easier to restore the transplant site to the current state.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional front view of essential parts showing a developed state of a portable folding bath according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a developed state of a portable folding bath according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a folded state of a portable folding bath according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Portable folding bath 2 Bath part 3 Water heater 4 Connection member 5 Water supply pipe 6 Heating part 7 Hot water supply pipe 8 Connection pipe 9 Ring 10 Tightening nut 11 Water supply part 12 Strut fitting part 14 Strut 15 Strut 16 Support part 17 Chimney B Small LP gas cylinder P packing

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A tub portion which is made of a flexible material and is formed into a tub shape at the time of expansion and is foldable, and water is introduced from the tub portion through a water supply pipe and is introduced into the tub portion. A water heater that heats hot water by a heating unit to boil the hot water, and further supplies the boiled hot water to a bathtub section through a hot water supply pipe, and a connecting member that connects the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe to the bathtub section. A portable folding bath characterized by having and. 2. The bathtub portion is provided with a pillar attached to the outside of the bathtub portion, and a shape-retaining material that retains the shape when deployed such as a chisel attached to the inside of the bathtub portion. Item 1
The portable folding bath described. 3. A water heater is a bath kettle equipped with a combustion burner for heating water by heating heat of fuel such as gas or kerosene to boil the water, a chimney for discharging exhaust gas after the combustion, and the like. The portable folding bath according to claim 1, which is characterized in that.