JPH07299007A - Bathtub with stool - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a stool which is used as a transfer base enabling a bathing person to get into a bathtub in a stable state after temporarily sitting on the stool, and which enables a helper to laterally and longitudinally move turning round it and which facilitates the help WITH bathing, by providing the stool along the edge of the bathtub. CONSTITUTION:A stool 3 is provided protruding almost horizontally sideways from the upper edge 2a of an apron provided on the side of a bathtub 1. The stool 3 is rotatably fixed to the upper end of the apron 2.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sitting bathtub,
Particularly, the present invention relates to a bathtub provided with a seat for the elderly.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various bathtubs provided with seats and the like have been devised in consideration of the care of the elderly. For example,
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 64-14856, or Japanese Utility Model Publication 3-82.
An example of a bathtub provided with a stool as described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 092 is known.

[0003]

However, in the example disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 64-14856 of the above-mentioned former, since the pedestal is provided in the full width of the washing room, the caregiver can move to the left and right and to the rear. There is an inconvenience that you cannot go around. Also, in the latter example disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 14856/1989, the sitting portion is integrated with the bathtub unit and cannot move, and since it is located away from the position of the flush fitting, it sits on the sitting portion. There is a problem that the body cannot be washed off in a standing state.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to solve these problems and provide a stool along the edge of the bathtub. It is used as a transfer table that allows the bather to temporarily sit down on this stool and then enter the bathtub in a stable state. In addition, a caregiver can move around to the left and right and backwards to facilitate bathing care. To provide an attached bathtub.

[0005]

In the seat tub according to the present invention as set forth in claim 1, the seat is provided so as to extend substantially horizontally from the upper edge of the apron provided on the side of the bath, and The stool is pivotally attached to the upper end of the apron.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sitting tub according to the first aspect, wherein the foldable support legs are provided between the lower part of the apron and the back side of the front part of the stool. It is movably attached to the shaft so that the stool is held horizontally, and when the stool is not in use, the support legs are folded to be stored substantially parallel to the apron. .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sitting tub according to the first aspect, in which the foldable support legs are rotatably attached to the back surface of the front of the stool. It is characterized in that the stool is held horizontally, and when the stool is not in use, the support legs are folded so as to be housed substantially parallel to the apron.

In the stool-equipped bathtub of the present invention, since the stool is provided along the edge of the bathtub, the bather can enter the bathtub in a stable state after the bather temporarily sits down on the stool. Also, the caregiver can move around to the left and right or to the back, and it is easy to take care of a bath. or,
When not in use, it can be folded and stored in the apron of the bathtub, which does not interfere with the use of the washroom.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a bathtub with a stool of the present invention according to claim 2, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a mode in which a stool of the bathtub with a stool shown in FIG. 1 is stored. In FIGS. 1 and 2, 1 is a bathtub made of FRP, and 2 is an apron on the side of the washing area. From the upper edge 2a of the apron 2, a stool 3 is provided so as to project toward the washing area and to be substantially horizontal.

Folding-type support legs 4 and 4 are provided between the back surface of the seat 3 on the front side and below the apron 2, and both ends of the folding-type support legs 4 and 4 are provided to the apron 2. The bearings 5, 5 and the bearing on the back surface of the stool 3 are rotatably attached to the shaft.

When the foldable support legs 4 and 4 are pushed inward from the front side, the foldable support legs 4 and 4 are bent in a dogleg shape and further rotated to be in a state of being folded by 180 degrees, so that as shown in FIG. 3 can be folded up to a position substantially parallel to the apron 2 of the bathtub 1 to be in a substantially flush state.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. Figure 3
In the above, the stool 3 is provided with a bearing 3 a at an end portion of the stool 3 on the apron 2 side, and is rotatably attached to a bearing 2 b protruding from the upper end of the apron 2.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a foldable support leg. The foldable support leg 4 is composed of an upper support leg 4a and a lower support leg 4b, and is rotatably attached by a hinge 4c provided in the middle. There is. The upper end of the upper support leg 4a has a bearing 3b.
The lower support leg 4b is rotatably attached to the bearing 2 at its lower end.
It is pivotally attached to c.

In the hinge 4c portion of the foldable support leg 4,
A stopper 4d is provided on the upper support leg 4a side,
When the foldable support leg 4 is stretched in a straight line, the stopper 4d comes into contact with the side surface of the lower support leg 4b so that the foldable support leg 4 does not rotate further. It can maintain a substantially horizontal state and can be used stably against a load from above.

The method of storing the stool 3 when not in use is simple, and the supporting legs 4 stretched in a straight line are pushed inward to be folded into a dogleg shape, so that the stool 4 is then placed on the apron side. If you push it all the way down, it will be in a state almost parallel to the apron 2 and the storage can be completed.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a bathtub with a seat according to the third aspect of the present invention. In FIG. 4, 10 is a bathtub, and 20 is an apron provided on the side of the washroom. A stool 30 is provided substantially horizontally from the upper edge 20a of the apron 20 so as to project toward the washing area.

A foldable support leg 40 is provided on the rear side of the seat 30 on the front side, and the foldable support leg 40 is provided.
Is rotatably supported by a bearing on the back surface of the stool 30 and is in a state of standing substantially vertically. In order to make this leg 40 stand upright stably, stop the stopper 3 from the back of the seat.
0c and 30c are provided so that the leg 40 does not open more than vertically.

When the lower part of the foldable support leg 40 is pushed inward, the foldable support leg 40 can be rotated and folded, and can be rotated to a position parallel to the stool 40 so that the stool 30 is substantially parallel to the apron 20. If it is folded up to the position, it can be stored.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. Figure 5
In the above, the stool 30 is provided with a bearing 30a at an end portion of the stool 30 on the apron 20 side, and is rotatably attached to a bearing 20b protruding from an upper end of the apron 20.

A bearing 30 is provided on the front side rear surface of the seat 30.
b and 30b are provided, and the upper ends of the support legs 40 are rotatably attached to the shafts. The stoppers 30c, 30c are provided so as to project from the rear surface of the end portion of the stool 30.
It is designed so that 0 can be fixed so as not to open further. In this state, the stool 30 is substantially horizontal and stable against a load from above and ready for use.

The method of storing the stool 30 when not in use is simple, and it is folded by pushing the vertically extending support leg 40 inward, and the stool 30 is folded in a state substantially parallel to the stool 30. Since it fits on the back side of,
If you push down all the way to the side of the apron 20, almost 2 aprons
The state is parallel to 0, and the storage can be completed.

[0021]

In the bathtub with a stool of the present invention, since the stool is provided along the edge of the bathtub, the bather can enter the bathtub in a stable state after the bather temporarily sits down on the stool. It can be used as a transfer table, and the caregiver can wrap around to the left and right and backward, and can easily take care of a bath. When not in use, it can be folded and stored in the apron of the bathtub in a substantially flush state, which does not interfere with the use of the washroom. Therefore, it is suitable as a sitting bath.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a bathroom with a seat according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a mode in which a stool of the bathtub with a stool shown in FIG. 1 is stored.

3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a bathtub with a seat according to the present invention.

5 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 10 Bathtub 2, 20 Apron 2a, 20a Upper edge 2b, 3a, 3b, 5, 20a, 30a, 30b,
Bearing 3, 30 Seat 4 Folding support leg 4a Upper support leg 4b Lower support leg 4c Hinge 4d, 30c Stopper 40 Support leg

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A stool is provided so as to extend substantially horizontally from the upper edge of an apron provided on the side of the bathtub, and the stool is pivotally attached to the upper end of the apron. A bath tub with a seat. 2. A foldable support leg is rotatably pivoted between the lower part of the apron and the back side of the front part of the stool so that the stool is held horizontally, and the stool is unnecessary. The bath tub with a seat according to claim 1, wherein the support legs are folded so as to be accommodated substantially parallel to the apron at the time of. 3. A foldable support leg is rotatably attached to the back side of the front of the stool so as to hold the stool horizontally, and when the stool is not needed, the support legs are folded. The bath tub with a seat according to claim 1, wherein the bath tub with a seat is adapted to be stored substantially parallel to the apron.