JPH11216076A - Bathtub and bathroom - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To comfortably bathe a person without a possibility of a rapid rise in blood pressure of the bathing person even if he soaks shoulder-deep in hot water by inclining a back face at the front end of a bathtub in which he bathes at a lying on the supine attitude and setting an inclined angle from a bottom surface of this back face to a specified range. SOLUTION: A bathtub is a type that a person can bathe at a lying on the supine attitude. An inclined angle θ from a bottom surface 11 of a back face 121 placed at the front end of a bathtub is 20 deg. to 45 deg., preferably, 30 deg. to 40 deg. and a footrest 111 placed at the rear end of the bottom surface 11 is formed by bending a bottom wall of the bathtub. An armrest 122 is formed by bending a sidewall 12, the height of the upper surface of this armrest 122 from the bottom surface is set to about 18 cm and, further, a pillow 124 is formed in the vicinity of the upper end of the back face 121. Within this bathtub, hot water is put at a depth of 30 to 40 cm, for instance. As a result, because influence of hydraulic pressure is reduced even if a bathing person soaks shoulder- deep, he can comfortably bathe.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bathtub and a bathroom in which a healthy person, an elderly person, and the like can take a comfortable and comfortable bath.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, as described in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. Sho 63-42870, a bathtub for bathing in a supine position, the back surface of the front end is inclined, and a footrest is provided on the bottom surface of the rear end. Bathtubs are known.

[0003] In such a conventional bathtub for bathing in a supine position, the back surface of the front end is inclined and the footrest is provided on the bottom surface of the rear end. ° and the slope was rather vertical.

[0004]

However, if the inclination from the bottom surface of the back of the bathtub in the conventional supine position is almost vertical, the bather is immersed in the bath water to the shoulder side. When the bathtub is filled with hot water, the depth of the hot water in the bathtub becomes deep, and the blood pressure of the bather rises sharply due to the water pressure,
There is a problem that it is particularly dangerous for the elderly and hypertensive patients.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem in a conventional bathtub in a supine position, and an object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problem and to make bathers reach their shoulders. An object of the present invention is to provide a bathtub and a bathroom in which a bather can bathe slowly without danger of a sudden rise in blood pressure of a bather even when soaked in hot water.

[0006]

To achieve the above object, a bathtub according to the present invention is a bathtub that can be bathed in a supine position, wherein the back of the front end is inclined and the back of the back is inclined from the bottom of the back. Has an inclination angle of 20 to 45 °.

[0007] A bathtub according to the present invention according to claim 2 is the bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the inclination angle is 30 to 40 °.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathtub according to the first or second aspect, wherein a footrest is provided on a bottom surface of a rear end, and the height of the footrest from the bottom surface is 5 to 15 cm. It is characterized by having.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathtub according to the first, second or third aspect, wherein a length of a bottom surface between the back surface and the footrest is 80 to 110 cm. Is what you do.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathtub according to the first, second, third or fourth aspect, wherein an armrest is provided on a side wall, and a height of the armrest from a bottom surface of the upper surface is 15 to 25 cm. It is characterized by being.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathtub according to the first, second, third, fourth, or fifth aspect, wherein the height from the bottom surface of the intermediate portion between the front end and the rear end of the side wall. Is 15-25
It is characterized in that a gripping tool extending from around cm to near the upper edge of the tank is provided.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathtub according to the first, second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth aspect, wherein a pillow is provided near an upper end of a back surface of a front end, and a back surface is provided from the bottom surface. The length to the lower end of the pillow along the line is 40 to 85 cm.

The bathroom according to the present invention is a bathroom provided with a bathtub and a washing place, wherein the height from the floor of the washing place to the upper edge of the bathtub is 30 to 40 cm. Things.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathroom having a tub and a washing tub provided on one side of the tub, wherein a front side and a rear end of the tub are provided on a side wall of the tub near the washing side. The shield is erected from the middle part to the front end.

The bathroom of the present invention according to claim 10 is the same as the bathroom according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the bath tub is according to claim 1,
The bathtub according to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7.

The material of the bathtub of the present invention may be any of those conventionally used as the material of the bathtub, and is not particularly limited. For example, synthetic resins such as FRP and acrylic resin, wood and enamelling can be used. Metals such as cast iron and stainless steel, and inorganic materials such as artificial marble can be used.

Further, in the bathtub of the present invention, the back surface of the front end is inclined, and the inclination angle from the bottom surface of the back surface is 20 to 45 °.
And more preferably about 30 to 40 °. If the angle of inclination from the rear bottom surface is less than 20 °, the bather's chest floats and the head sinks, resulting in an unstable posture,
There is a risk that water may enter the ears, and furthermore, the length of the bathtub is too long, which is not economical.

Conversely, when the inclination angle exceeds 45 °,
When the bath is filled with hot water so that the bather is immersed in the hot water in the bathtub up to the shoulder, the depth of the hot water in the bathtub becomes deeper and the water pressure of the bather increases. The blood pressure rises rapidly, which is dangerous and unfavorable especially for the elderly and hypertensive patients.

The bathtub preferably has a depth of about 35 to 45 cm so that the bather can be immersed in the water in the bathtub up to the shoulder. If the depth of the bathtub exceeds 45 cm, it is not easy for elderly people to get in and out of the bathtub, and the bather's view from the bathtub may be obstructed.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the height of the footrest provided on the bottom surface of the rear end from the bottom surface is 5 to 15 c.
m, and when the height is less than 5 cm, when the foot is placed on the foot support, it becomes difficult to receive the arch from the heel of the foot to the arch between the base of the thumb by the foot support.
When the length exceeds cm, the feet are too high, and the cramped body is forced, which is not preferable. The length of the footrest is preferably about 5 to 15 cm, so that the foot can be easily placed on the footrest without the foot contacting the side wall of the bathtub.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the length between the back and the footrest is 80 to 110 cm, and more preferably about 80 to 100 cm. This length is 80
If it is less than 1 cm, it is necessary to bend the knee extremely, resulting in a cramped body shape, which is not preferable.

According to the present invention, the height of the upper surface of the armrest from which the armrest is provided to the side wall is 15 to 25 cm, preferably 20 to 25 cm.
cm and this height is less than 15cm or 25cm
When it exceeds, it is not preferable because a bather cannot easily put his elbow on the armrest.

In the present invention, the height of the gripping tool provided in the middle between the front end and the rear end of the side wall extends from about 15 to 25 cm to the upper edge of the tank. When the height is less than 15 cm, it is difficult to easily hold the gripper.

According to the present invention, the length from the bottom surface to the lower end of the pillow along the back surface is 40 to 85 cm.
If the height is less than 40 cm or 85 cm
When it exceeds, the posture in the water becomes unstable when the bather puts his head on the pillow, which is not preferable.

In the bathroom according to the present invention, the height from the washing floor to the upper edge of the bathtub is 30 to 40 c.
m, and when the height is less than 30 cm, a sense of incongruity is generated in the step. On the contrary, when the height exceeds 40 cm, the balance tends to be lost when entering and leaving the bathtub, which is not preferable.

In the present invention according to the ninth aspect, the shielding object may be any as long as it can shield the bathing, and is not particularly limited. For example, the shielding object is constituted by a plate, a plurality of rods, pipes and the like. May be.

[Operation] In the bathtub according to the first aspect of the present invention, the back surface of the front end is inclined and the angle of inclination from the bottom surface of the back surface is 20 to 45 °.
By placing the bather at a depth of 40 cm, even if the bather is immersed in the sternum or shoulder, the influence of water pressure is small, and the bather's physiological burden is small.

In the bathtub according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the angle of inclination is 30 to 40 °, the bather is immersed in the bathtub to a depth of 30 to 40 cm so that the bather can be soaked up to the shoulder. Even so, the effect of water pressure is even smaller, and the menstrual burden on bathers is further reduced.

In the bathtub according to the third aspect of the present invention, the footrest is provided on the bottom surface of the rear end, and the height from the bottom surface of the footrest is 5 to 15 cm. It can be received at the arch between the thumb joints.

In the bathtub according to the present invention, the length of the bottom surface between the back surface and the footrest is 80 to 110 c.
m, the knees have a slightly bent body shape, so that they can relax and take a bath while feeling a moderate buoyancy in a relatively stable state.

In the bathtub according to the present invention, since the armrest is provided on the side wall and the height from the bottom surface of the upper surface of the armrest is 15 to 25 cm, the bather can easily put his elbow on the armrest. Can be placed.

Further, in the bathtub according to the present invention, a gripping tool is provided which has a height from about 15 to 25 cm from the bottom surface of the middle part between the front end and the rear end of the side wall to the upper edge of the bath. Therefore, the bather can easily grip the gripping tool.

In the bathtub according to the present invention, a pillow is provided near the upper end of the back of the front end, and the length from the bottom to the lower end of the pillow along the back is 40 to 85 cm. When the bather puts his head on the pillow, the posture in the water is stabilized.

In the bathroom according to the present invention, the height from the washing floor to the upper edge of the bathtub is 30 to 40 c.
Since it is m, the bather does not have a sense of discomfort at the steps, and there is no risk of losing the balance of the body when going in and out.

In the bathroom according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the shield is erected on the side wall of the bathtub on the washing side from the middle part between the front end and the rear end to the front end. When the bather enters the bathtub, the bather does not enter from the midway between the front end and the rear end of the bathtub to the front end, and it is possible to prevent an accident such as falling down with the foot placed on the inclined back surface of the front end.

In the bath according to the present invention, since the bathtub is the bathtub according to any one of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth aspects, the bather can take a bath in a comfortable posture and relax to the shoulder. You can bathe in the bath and have a small menstrual load.

[0037]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an example of the bathtub of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG.

In these figures, reference numeral 1 denotes a bathtub according to the present invention, and the bathtub 1 is made of FRP and is of a type that allows bathing in a supine position. 11 is a bottom surface of the bathtub 1, 12 is a side wall of the bathtub 1, and 121 is a back surface provided at the front end of the bathtub 1, and the inclination angle θ of the back surface 121 from the bottom surface 11 is inclined at 35 degrees. The total length L of the bathtub 1 is 182 cm, the internal length L1 is 167 cm, and the length L2 of the bottom surface 11 in the front-rear direction.
Is 92 cm, the length L3 of the back surface 121 is 70 cm, the overall width W is 87 cm, the inner width W1 is 72 cm, and the width W of the bottom surface 12 is
2 is 65 cm and the depth H is 45 cm.

Reference numeral 111 denotes a footrest 111 provided at the rear end of the bottom surface 11. The footrest 111 is formed by bending the bottom wall of the bathtub 1, has a length L 4 of 15 cm, and has a bottom surface of the footrest 111. The height H2 from 11 is 8 cm.
Reference numeral 122 denotes an armrest formed by bending the side wall 12, and a height of the armrest 122 from the bottom surface of the upper surface thereof is 18 cm.

Reference numeral 123 denotes a metal gripping tool provided on the side wall 12. The gripping tool 123 has an L shape when viewed from the front. Is provided.

Reference numeral 124 denotes a pillow provided near the upper end of the back surface 121. The length L5 from the bottom surface 11 to the lower end of the pillow 124 along the back surface is 43 cm. Reference numeral 125 denotes a hot water supply port provided on the side wall 12, reference numeral 111 denotes a leg provided below the bottom surface 11, and reference numeral 112 denotes a drain port provided on the bottom surface 11.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a bathroom using the bathtub 1 of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line VV of FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is a bathroom shown in FIGS. 7 is a perspective view of the interior of the bathroom shown in FIGS. 4 to 6. FIG.

4 to 7, 1 is a bathtub, 2 is a bathtub 1
This is a FRP washing place provided adjacent to the. As shown in FIG. 8, an apron 21 is erected at one end of the washing place 2, a bathtub support frame 22 is extended from an upper end of the apron 21, and the bathtub 1 is inserted into an opening 23 in the bathtub support frame 22. The back surface of the flange 126 at the upper end of the side wall 12 of the bathtub 1 is supported by the bathtub support frame 22. 24 is a bathtub support frame 2
2 is a supporting column that supports the lower part of the end of the second column. In FIG. 8, reference numeral 211 denotes an inspection port provided on the apron 21, 25,
Reference numeral 26 denotes a drain groove provided in front of and behind the washing place 2, and the drain grooves 25 and 26 are provided with drain holes 251 and 261. The height H3 of the side wall 12 of the bathtub 1 from the washing place 2 is 4
0 cm.

4 to 7, reference numeral 13 denotes a shield.
The shield 13 includes an L-shaped handrail 131 and a transparent plate 132 made of an acrylic resin. The shield 13 is provided upright from the middle part between the front end and the rear end of the flange 126 above the side wall 12 of the bathtub 1 on the side of the washing place 2 to the front end.

Reference numeral 252 designates a plate provided in the drain 25 in front of the washing area 2, and 262 designates a drain 25 in the rear of the washing area 2
And the hot and cold water in the washing place 2 is drained from the gap between the siding plates 252 and 262 to the drains 25 and 2 below.
6 to be drained. 3 is a side wall of a bathroom, 31 is an entrance provided on the side wall 3, and 32 is an entrance 3
1 is a folding door, 33 is a lighting window, 34 is an illuminator 35
Is a hot and cold mixing tap.

In the bathtub 1 of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the back surface 121 is inclined, and the inclination angle θ of the back surface 121 from the bottom surface 11 is 35 degrees.
By placing hot water in the bathtub 1 at a depth of 30 to 40 cm, the influence of water pressure is small even if the bather is immersed up to the shoulder,
The bather's menstrual load is small, and the bather can take a relaxing bath.

Also, a footrest 11 is provided on the bottom 11 at the rear end of the bathtub 1.
1 and the height H2 from the bottom surface of the footrest 111 is 8
cm, it can be received by the foot support 111 from the heel of the foot to the arch of the foot between the base of the thumb.

The armrest 12 is provided on the side wall 12 of the bathtub 1.
2 is provided, and the height H2 from the bottom surface 11 of the upper surface of the armrest 122 is 18 cm, so that a bather can easily put his elbow on the armrest 122.

The armrest 12 on the side wall 12 of the bathtub 1
An L-shaped grip 123 extending to the vicinity of the upper end of the side wall 12 is provided above the rear end of the bath 2, so that when a bather gets out of the bathtub 1, first grip the vertical rod portion of the grip 123. After raising the body, the user can easily stand up by grasping the horizontal rod.

A pillow 124 is provided near the upper end of the back surface 121 and extends along the back surface 121 from the bottom surface 11.
Since the length L5 to the lower end of the bath is 43 cm, the posture in water is stabilized when the bather puts his head on the pillow 124.

In the bathroom of the present invention shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the height H3 from the washing floor to the upper edge of the bathtub is 40 cm.
Therefore, there is no sense of incongruity in the steps for the bather, and there is no danger of losing the balance of the body when moving in and out.

Further, a shield 13 is provided above the side wall 12 on the washing place side of the bathtub 1 from a middle portion between the front end and the rear end to the front end, so that a bather enters the bathtub 1. In this case, the bathtub does not enter from the middle part to the front end between the front end and the rear end of the bathtub, and it is possible to prevent an accident such as falling down by putting a foot on the inclined rear surface 121 at the front end.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings, the configuration of the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and design changes within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

For example, as shown in the illustrated embodiment, the rear surface 121 is formed by inclining the side wall 12 of the bathtub 1 instead of forming an inclined plate 12a in the bathtub 1a as shown in FIG.
May be formed by inserting. Also back 1
The pillow 124 provided at the upper end of the 21 may be detachable from the back surface 121.

The rear surface 121 may have a curved surface along the curved surface of the back as shown in FIG. 11, instead of being a flat surface as in the embodiment shown in FIGS. Also, instead of forming the foot support 111 by bending the bottom wall as in the illustrated embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a horizontal rod 111a or a pipe is erected between the side walls, It may be formed by placing a block on the surface.

Also, instead of forming the armrest by bending the bottom wall as in the illustrated embodiment,
It may be formed by extending the gripper.

It is not always necessary to provide an armrest. When no armrest is provided, the bottom width near the waist may be about 55 to 75 cm. Incidentally, the bottom width near the waist when the armrest is provided may be narrower than the case where the armrest is not provided, and may be about 50 to 60 cm.

[0058]

In the bathtub of the present invention according to the first aspect of the present invention, by placing hot water in the bathtub at a depth of 30 to 40 cm, even if the bather is immersed up to the shoulder, the influence of the water pressure is small, and Since the burden on menstruation is small, bathing can be relaxed, and there is no danger that blood pressure will rise sharply even when elderly or hypertensive patients take a bath.

Further, in the bathtub according to the present invention, when the bather is immersed in the bathtub to a depth of 30 to 40 cm, the influence of the water pressure is further reduced even if the bather is immersed up to the shoulder. Physiological burden is further reduced.

In the bathtub according to the present invention, the foot can be received by the foot support from the heel of the foot to the arch between the groin of the thumb, so that the foot is comfortable and the sole is massaged and comfortable. You can take a bath.

In the bathtub according to the present invention, the knee is slightly bent and the tub is felt moderately buoyant in a relatively stable state, so that the user can take a relaxing bath.

Further, in the bathtub according to the present invention, the bather can easily put his elbow on the armrest and bathe comfortably.

In the bathtub according to the present invention, since the bather can easily hold the gripper, the bather can easily stand up from the bathtub and stand up.

In the bathtub according to the present invention, when the bather puts his / her head on a pillow, the posture in water is stabilized, so that the bather can comfortably and comfortably take a bath.

In the bathroom according to the present invention, since the bather does not have a sense of discomfort at the steps and does not lose his or her body balance when going in and out, the elderly can take a bath safely.

In the bathroom according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when the bather enters the bathtub, the bather does not enter from the midway between the front end and the rear end of the bathtub to the front end, and the front end is inclined. Since it is possible to prevent accidents such as falling with the feet placed on the back, it is safe for elderly people.

In the bathroom according to the present invention, the bather can relax in a comfortable posture, bathe in the bath water to the shoulders and relax, bathe with less physiological burden, and
It can be safely bathed even for hypertensive patients.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an example of a bathtub of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an example of a bathroom using the bathtub of the present invention shown in FIGS.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a front view of the bathroom shown in FIGS.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the interior of the bathroom shown in FIGS.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a bathtub and a washing place of the bathroom shown in FIGS.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a use state of the bathtub of the present invention shown in FIGS.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing another example of the bathtub of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing still another example of the bathtub according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathtub 11 Bottom surface 111 Footrest 12 Side wall 121 Back surface 122 Armrest 123 Gripping tool 124 Pillow 125 Hot water supply port 13 Shield 2 Washing area 21 Apron 211 Inspection port 22 Bathtub support frame 23 Opening 24 Supporting support 25, 26 Drainage groove 251, 261 Drainage holes 252, 262 Pen board 3 Side wall 31 Doorway 32 Orito 33 Daylighting window 34 Illumination light 35 Mixing tap

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A bathtub for bathing in a supine position, wherein a back surface of a front end is inclined, and an inclination angle from a bottom surface of the back surface is 20 to
A bathtub characterized by 45 °. 2. The bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the inclination angle is 30 to 40 °. 3. The bathtub according to claim 1, wherein a footrest is provided on the bottom surface of the rear end, and the height of the footrest from the bottom surface is 5 to 15 cm. 4. The length of the bottom surface between the back surface and the footrest is 80.
The bathtub according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the bathtub has a size of up to 110 cm. 5. The bathtub according to claim 1, wherein an armrest is provided on a side wall, and a height of the upper surface of the armrest from a bottom surface is 15 to 25 cm. 6. A holding tool having a height from about 15 to 25 cm from a bottom surface of a halfway portion between a front end and a rear end of a side wall to near a tank upper edge is provided. ,
The bathtub according to 2, 3, 4 or 5. 7. A pillow is provided near the upper end of the back of the front end, and the length from the bottom to the lower end of the pillow along the back is 40 to 85.
The bathtub according to claim 1, 2, 34, 5, or 6, wherein 8. A bathroom provided with a bathtub and a washing room, wherein the height from the floor of the washing room to the upper edge of the bathtub is 30 to 40 c.
m, the bathroom. 9. A bathroom provided with a bathtub and a washing place on one side of the bathtub, wherein a shield is provided on a side wall of the bathtub on the washing place side from an intermediate portion between the front end and the rear end to the front end. A bathroom characterized by being. 10. The bathtub according to claim 1,2,3,4,5,6.
10. The bathroom according to claim 8, wherein the bathroom is a bathtub according to claim 7.