JPH071885U - Bath - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a bathtub suitable for the bathing of the elderly and the like, which does not cause discomfort even when the buttocks come into contact with the brim when entering or leaving the bathtub. [Structure] Bathtub 1 in which a brim 11 is provided around the upper opening
In this case, the upper surface of the brim 11 is covered with the heat insulating cushioning material 2.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a bathtub suitable for use by the elderly and the sick.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 It is publicly known to provide a stool stand protruding from one side of the bathtub to the washroom so that elderly people can use it as a transfer stand when entering the bathtub, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-22425.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, even in a bathtub provided with such a seat, there is a problem in that when the buttock comes into contact with the brim when entering or leaving the bathtub, it causes discomfort such as coldness and pain.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems and provides a bathtub suitable for the bathing of elderly people, etc., which does not cause discomfort even when the buttocks touch the brim when entering or leaving the bathtub. The purpose is to

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The bathtub according to the present invention is characterized in that the upper edge of the brim is covered with a heat insulating cushioning material in the bathtub in which the brim is provided around the upper opening.

The material of the heat insulating cushioning material of the present invention is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include closed cell synthetic resin foam such as crosslinked polyethylene foam.

The method of coating the brim with the heat-insulating cushioning material of the present invention is not particularly limited. A projection may be provided on the back surface of the cushioning material, and the projection may be inserted into a through hole or a concave portion provided on the upper surface of the brim, and either may be used.

[0008]

[Action]

 According to the present invention, since the upper surface of the brim is covered with a heat insulating cushioning material, even if the buttocks come into contact with the brim when an elderly person goes in and out of the bathtub, there is no discomfort such as coldness or pain. I don't feel it.

[0009]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the bathtub according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a partial sectional view of the brim of FIG.

In the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the bathtub 1 formed of glass fiber reinforced polyester resin (FRP) is provided with a brim 11 at the entire peripheral edge of the upper opening. A step portion 12 is formed on the flange 11 along both inner and outer peripheral edges.

The upper surface of the brim 11 is covered with a frame-shaped heat-insulating cushioning material 2 having a substantially U-shaped cross-section. The thickness of the hanging edge 21 hung on the peripheral edge of the cushioning material 2 is the same as the width of the stepped portion 12 so that the bath 1 and the cushioning material 2 are flush with each other.

Second Embodiment FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the brim of the second embodiment of the bathtub of the present invention. In the second embodiment of the bathtub of the present invention shown in FIG. 3, the brim of the bathtub 1a is shown. A through hole 13a is formed in the upper surface of 11a, and the upper surface of the brim 11a has a legged spherical projection 22a protruding from the back surface of the heat insulating cushioning material 2a formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section. It is covered by being inserted into the through hole 13a.

[0013]

[Effect of device]

 Since the present invention is configured as described above, when an elderly person enters or leaves a bathtub, even if the buttocks contact the brim, no discomfort is felt and water droplets are present on the upper surface. However, the hand holding the collar does not slip and fall.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a bathtub according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the brim of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a partial sectional view of a brim of a bathtub according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Bathtub 1a Bathtub 2 Heat-insulating cushioning material 2a Heat-insulating cushioning material 11 Collar edge 11a Collar edge

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A bathtub having a brim on the periphery of an upper opening, wherein the upper surface of the brim is covered with a heat insulating cushioning material.