JPS6122558Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a foldable simple bathtub that is convenient to carry.

Although bathing facilities have become more common in households in recent years, there are still many apartments without such facilities.
Moreover, with the spread of bathing facilities, the number of public baths is decreasing, and the number of people who find bathing inconvenient is increasing. In addition, there are many people who prefer to bathe in the tatami room if possible, such as infants, the sick, and the bedridden elderly.

In order to meet these demands, the present invention has a bathtub body made of flexible synthetic resin film or rubberized cloth, and when in use, air chambers provided on the walls and bottom are inflated. It maintains its shape and is used as a bathtub by filling an appropriate amount of hot water at the required temperature, and when not in use, it can be freely folded by removing the hot water and air from the air chamber.

A detailed explanation will be given below with reference to the drawings.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 as a side view and in FIG. A belt 4 is provided, and a plurality of air chambers 5 are provided.
form. The bottom surface 2 is made of the same material as the side walls to form an air chamber, or is made of a material that is flexible, feels good to the naked body, and is strong enough to withstand water pressure and body weight, such as by quilting. A small pipe 8 formed of an air chamber is provided at the upper end of the side wall all around the circumference to prevent water droplets from dissipating, and a handle 6 is also provided at an appropriate position on the upper edge of the wall surface to facilitate lying down while taking a bath. There is. Further, on the first side of the bottom surface 2, an inlet/outlet 9 having a water leakage prevention device is provided.

The size of this bathtub is made as appropriate depending on the purpose, but if it is large enough for a person to lie down as shown in the first diagram, it will lack strength if you lean against the side wall, so it is difficult to make it easy to lie down. backrest 7
It is best to place a chair on the backrest and lean against it, and it is also convenient to form this backrest as an air chamber.

In addition, in order to measure the water temperature and water volume as well as the amount of water to be injected, a water meter 10 is installed on the inside of the side wall where it can be easily seen.
A meter 11 is provided. 12 is a hose for water injection and drainage.

Since the bathtub of the present invention has the structure as described above, when not in use, water can be drained from the bathtub body and air can be removed from the air chamber 5, small pipe 8, and backrest 7, and the bathtub body 3 is made of a flexible material. Therefore, it can be easily folded, and can be stored in a portable bag and carried to the place of use, for example, as shown in the third figure.

When using the bathtub, take it out of the carrying bag and expand it.For example, in the case of a bedridden elderly person, place the bather to lie down in the bathtub body before inflating the air chambers 5, etc., then blow air into the air chambers 5 and pipes 8 to close the bathtub. By forming a bath and then pouring hot water into it, even people with limited mobility can easily take a bath. Furthermore, when the bath is finished, the hot water is discharged from the water inlet 9 and the air is removed from the air chamber 5, etc., and the measuring wall 1 is folded, making it extremely easy to carry the bather out of the bathtub. .

As mentioned above, the bathtub of the present invention has an extremely simple structure, and can be used as a bathtub whenever and wherever required.It is also an outstanding feature not found in conventional bathtubs in that it can be easily accessed by people with physical disabilities. It has the following effects.

Furthermore, when injecting hot water, the required amount or temperature of hot water can be checked at a glance using a water meter or thermometer, so bathing can always be done in optimal conditions.

In the illustrated embodiment, the bathtub shape is square, but it may be oval or any other suitable shape, and the side wall structure may also be
In the embodiment, the entire side wall is an air chamber, but various design changes are possible within the scope of the present invention, such as an air chamber formed as an appropriate number of ribs, if necessary.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a side view of one embodiment of the bathtub of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a top view, and Fig. 3 is a view of the bathtub stored in a carrying bag. 1...Side wall, 2...Bottom surface, 5...Air chamber, 6...
...Handle, 7...Backrest, 8...Small pipe, 9...
...Inlet/outlet, 10...Water meter, 11...Thermometer.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] 1. A bathtub made of flexible synthetic resin film or rubberized cloth, with side walls consisting of air chambers separated by tension strips of appropriate width, and a bottom surface to prevent water leakage. A simple foldable bathtub characterized by having an inlet and an outlet with a device. 2. The simple bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that a small pipe for preventing water droplets from dissipating is formed as an air chamber around the upper end of the side wall. 3. The simple bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that a handle is provided at an appropriate location on the upper edge of the side wall. 4. The simple bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that a water meter and a water temperature gauge are provided at appropriate positions on the wall inside the side wall.