KR100767449B1 - Chair - Google Patents

Abstract

A chair is provided to help bathing of the handicapped or old persons, to circulate the blood and eliminate body wastes at low cost, and to utilize effectively a living space. A chair is composed of: a first frame unit(1) supporting the upper body of a user; a second frame unit(2) propping up the femoral region of the user; a third frame unit(3) propping up the lower legs of the user; and a support frame unit(4) supporting the second frame unit from the floor in a separated state. The support frame unit comprises a closing unit(5) rotatably installed between the position of closing up a space where the user sits, together with the first, second, and third frame units and the position of opening the space and a steam feeder(6) for supplying the steam into the space.

Description

Chair {Chair}

1 is a side view of a chair according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a rear view of an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a sectional view of a position adjusting means constituting an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is an operational state diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is another operational state diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

1: 1st frame part 11: 1st interlocking bracket

13: Handle 15: hanger stand

2: second frame portion 3: third frame portion

31: 2nd interlocking bracket 4: support frame

41: storage member 41a stopper

5: sealing means 51: rotating member

53: cover member 53a: first adhesive part

53b: second adhesive part 53c: third adhesive part

6: Steam supply unit 7: Connection hose

8: Interlocking bar 9: Position adjusting means

91: guide bar 93: moving member

95: Link 97: Operation lever

 R: Space

The present invention relates to a chair, and more particularly, to a chair having an improved structure to allow a bath for a disabled person or an elderly person who is inconvenient to move, as well as a sauna bath.

The modern society is rapidly aging due to the development of medical technology, and the number of the elderly living alone is increasing as the large family system collapses and the nuclear family system comes. In line with these times, the demand of the silver industry is increasing rapidly, such as manufacturing and selling products for the elderly, and setting up medical and welfare facilities.

In particular, in the case of elderly people or disabled people who are unable to take a bath on their own due to uncomfortable behavior, the help of a bath assistant is required. And, bath assistants use the bath help chairs to help the elderly or disabled people take a bath.

The bath help chair is rotated with respect to the upper part and the lower part supporting the thigh, respectively, the part supporting the thigh, so that the bath assistants can help bathing the elderly or disabled people lying comfortably.

On the other hand, there is a sauna facility in the public baths or jjimjilbang so that you can take a bath with a bath. These sauna baths have an effect of smoothly circulating the blood of the human body, discharging waste products, inhibiting aging of the skin, and the like, thus becoming an essential element to be provided in the silver industry.

If you can take a sauna bath using the bath help chair, there is no need to provide a separate sauna facility to reduce the cost of installing the sauna facility and to use the living space more efficiently. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a product that not only helps the disabled or the elderly who are uncomfortable with the bath but also enables the sauna bath.

The present invention has been made by the necessity as described above, and to provide a chair that not only helps the disabled or elderly people who are uncomfortable with the bath, but also enables the sauna bath.

The present invention for achieving the above object is the first frame portion for supporting the upper body of the seated, the second frame portion for supporting the thigh of the seat, the third frame portion for supporting the lower part of the seat, and the second A chair having a support frame portion for supporting the frame portion spaced apart from the floor surface, wherein the support frame portion, the position and the space for sealing the space in which the seated seat is located together with the first, second, third frame portion Sealing means rotatably installed between the opening positions; And a steam supply device for supplying steam to the space.

The sealing means includes a plurality of rotating members rotatably installed on both sides of the support frame portion; And a cover member foldably coupled to the rotating members between a position of closing the space where the seated person is located and a position of opening the space.

The support frame portion is preferably provided with a cylindrical housing member, the first frame portion is rotatably coupled, the storage member is provided with the steam supply device.

It is preferable that the receiving member is provided with a stopper for supporting the sealing means spaced apart from the bottom surface so that the sealing means is prevented from contacting the bottom surface.

It is preferable to further include a connection hose, one end of which is connected to the steam supply device and the other end of which is connected to the sealed space so that steam supplied from the steam supply device can flow into the sealed space.

In the present embodiment, the first frame portion is rotatably coupled to the second frame portion, and has a first interlocking bracket, and the third frame portion is rotatably coupled to the second frame portion, and second interlocking. And a bracket, the one end of which is rotatably coupled to the first interlocking bracket so that the first frame portion rotates with respect to the second frame portion when the third frame portion rotates with respect to the second frame portion. An end portion has an interlocking bar rotatably coupled to the second interlocking bracket, and a position adjusting means for adjusting the position of the third frame portion relative to the second frame portion.

The positioning means is a hollow guide bar fixed to the support frame portion; A moving member coaxially inserted into the guide bar and moving in an axial direction of the guide bar; One end rotatably coupled to the moving member, and the other end rotatably coupled to the third frame portion; And an operating lever for selectively pressing the moving member toward the guide bar so that the moving member is prevented from moving or moving.

Hereinafter, a chair according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a side view of a chair according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a rear view of the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the position adjusting means constituting an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is an embodiment of the present invention 5 is an operational state diagram of an example, and FIG. 5 is another operational state diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in these drawings, the chair according to the present invention includes a first frame part 1, a second frame part 2, a third frame part 3, a support frame part 4, and a sealing means 5. And a steam supply device 6.

The first, second, and third frame parts (1, 2, 3) respectively support the upper body, thigh, and lower part of the seated person (hereinafter referred to as the 'seater'), such as a disabled person or an elderly person, who have difficulty in moving. The support frame part 4 serves to support the second frame part 2 in a state spaced apart from the bottom surface. In the present embodiment, the first frame portion 1 is rotatably coupled to the second frame portion 2, and the third frame portion 3 is rotatable to the second frame portion 2. Combined.

Therefore, in the state where the first, second and third frame parts 1, 2, and 3 are rotated to the position shown in FIG. You can lie down comfortably. Meanwhile, the first frame portion 1 is rotatably coupled to the support frame portion 4. Accordingly, the first frame portion 1 is rotated relative to the support frame portion 4.

The sealing means (5) serves to seal the space (R) located in front of the seated with the first, second, third frame parts (1, 2, 3), a plurality of rotating members (51) And a cover member 53. In this embodiment, the rotating members 51 are rotatably installed on both sides of the support frame portion 4, respectively. These rotating members 51 are rotated between the position (see Fig. 4) for closing the space (R) located in front of the seated person and the position (see Fig. 1) for opening the space (R).

The cover member 53 is foldably coupled to the rotating members 51. That is, the cover member 53 is rotated together with the rotating members 51 to seal the space R in which the seated person is located (see FIG. 4) and to open the space R (FIG. 4). (See 1). When the cover member 53 is folded as shown in FIG. 1, the cover member 53 does not interfere with the bath of the seated person. When the cover member 53 is opened as shown in FIG. 4, the cover member 53 seals the space R to enable the seated sauna sauna.

In addition, the cover member 53 is provided with a first adhesive portion 53a attached to the rear surface of the first frame portion 1, and the first frame portion 1 to seal the space (R). In order to surround the second and third adhesive parts 53b and 53c are provided. Here, the coupling element 17a having an adhesive force is provided on the rear surface of the first frame part 1 so that the first adhesive part 53a can be attached.

In the present embodiment, the support frame portion 4 has a cylindrical accommodating member 41 and the accommodating member 41 is provided with the steam supply device 6. The accommodating member 41 accommodates soap or shampoo in addition to the steam supply device 6 to increase the convenience of the product. The steam supply device 6 serves to discharge the steam to the outside by heating the water, a known steam generator is used.

It is preferable that the stopper 41a is provided in the accommodation member 41. The stopper 41a supports the sealing means 5 in a state spaced apart from the bottom surface to prevent the sealing means 5 from contacting the bottom surface. That is, the stopper 41a prevents the sealing means 5 from contacting the bottom surface by its own weight and thus preventing the movement of the chair.

In this embodiment, the steam supply device 6 and the cover member 53 are each connected to a connection hose 7. That is, one end of the connection hose 7 is connected to the steam supply device 6, and the other end thereof is connected to the cover member 53 so as to communicate with the space R. The connection hose 7 serves to introduce the steam supplied from the steam supply device 6 into the space (R).

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 5, the configuration that allows the seated person to take a bath in a comfortable lying state, the first interlocking bracket 11 and the third frame provided in the first frame portion (1) It comprises a second interlocking bracket (31) provided in the portion (3) and the interlocking bar (8) and the position adjusting means (9) coupled to the first and second interlocking brackets.

The interlocking bar 8 has one end rotatably coupled to the first interlocking bracket 11 and the other end rotatably coupled to the second interlocking bracket 31 such that the third frame portion 3 is rotatable. When rotating with respect to the second frame portion 2 serves to cause the first frame portion 1 to rotate relative to the second frame portion (2).

The position adjusting means 9 is for adjusting the position of the third frame portion 3 with respect to the second frame portion 2, and as shown in FIG. 3, the hollow guide bar 91 is provided. And a moving member 93, a link 95, and an operating lever 97.

The guide bar 91 is fixed to the support frame part 4, and the movable member 93 is coaxially inserted into the guide bar 91 to move in the axial direction of the guide bar 91. . One end of the link 95 is rotatably coupled to the movable member 93, and the other end thereof is rotatably coupled to the third frame portion 3.

The operation lever 97 serves to prevent the moving member 93 from being moved or prevented by pressing or releasing the moving member 93 toward the guide bar 91. That is, the operation lever 97 is adjusted to the extent that the screw is coupled to the guide bar 91 by the rotation, so that one end portion penetrating the guide bar 91 the moving member 93 to the guide bar ( Close to or close the inner wall of 91).

In the drawings, reference numerals 13, 15, and 43 denote handles, hooks, and rollers, respectively. The hanger 15 is a part to which the towel is hung, and the roller 43 is cloud-contacted to the bottom surface to facilitate the movement of the chair. Of course, the roller 43 is rotated or prevented rotation by a known rotation inhibiting member (not shown).

Hereinafter will be described in detail the operating principle and operation of the chair according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the state as shown in Figure 1, the seated person is seated on the chair, the helper rotates the cover member 53 to seal the space (R) located in front of the seated person. When the steam supply device 6 is operated in this state (see FIG. 4), steam supplied from the steam supply device 6 is introduced into the space R through the connection hose 7.

The steam flows into the space R sealed by the first, second and third frame parts 1, 2 and 3 and the cover member 53, so that the seated person can take a sauna bath. In this way, the blood of the seated person circulates smoothly, waste products are discharged, and aging of the skin is suppressed.

When the chair according to the present invention having such a function is installed in, for example, a living space of a disabled person or an elderly person who is inconvenient to move, no additional facility for enabling a sauna bath is required. Therefore, the chair according to the present invention can reduce the cost of the user who wants to take a sauna bath and has the advantage of efficiently utilizing the living space of the user.

After the sauna bath of the seated person is performed with the help of a helper, the cover member 53 is rotated to open the space R, and the cover member 53 and the rotating members 51 are stopped by the stopper 41a. Supported and prevented from touching the bottom surface. In this case, the chair can move smoothly without being disturbed by the cover member 53 and the rotating member 51.

In addition, the connection hose 7 allows steam generated from the steam supply device 6 installed outside the space R to flow into the space R, so that the seated person and the steam supply device 6 ) Can prevent damage to the seated person, such as burns.

On the other hand, in the case where the seated person is lying down comfortably while the user's head is to be wound or bathed, the helper rotates the operating lever 97 to release the pressure of the moving member 93 against the guide bar 91. When the third frame part 3 is pulled out, the third frame part 3 rotates with respect to the second frame part 2, and the first and second interlocking brackets and the interlocking bar 8 act as the first frame part 3. One frame portion 1 is rotated with respect to the second frame portion 2. In this way, the chair is in the state shown in FIG. In this way, the helper can help the bath while the seated person is lying down comfortably, thereby further satisfying the convenience of the product.

After the bathing of the seated person is performed with the help of the helper, when the helper pushes back the first frame part 1, the third frame part 3 is rotated together with the rotation of the first frame and the movable member 93 is moved to the rear side of the seated person. When the chair is in the state shown in FIG. 1, the helper rotates the operation lever 97 to press the movable member 93 toward the guide bar 91 to prevent the movable member 93 from moving. As such, when the movement of the movable member 93 is prevented, the position of the third frame part 3 with respect to the second frame part 2 is fixed so that the chair is provided with the first frame part 1 and the third part. It is possible to prevent the frame portion 3 from rotating relative to the second frame portion 2, respectively.

As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment about this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, It is defined by what was described in the claim, and it is clear that various deformation | transformation and adaptation are possible in the technical field to which this invention belongs. Do.

The following effects are expected for the chair according to the present invention having the configuration as described above.

That is, the present invention not only helps bathing of the disabled, the elderly, or the elderly who are uncomfortable, but also enables the sauna bath, it can affect the health of the seated occupants health, such as blood circulation, waste discharge and skin aging prevention at a low cost. And, there is an effect that can use the user's living space more efficiently.

Claims (7)

Supporting the first frame portion supporting the upper part of the seated person, the second frame portion supporting the thigh of the seated person, the third frame portion supporting the lower part of the seated person, and the second frame part spaced apart from the floor surface. In the chair having a support frame for the A sealing means rotatably installed between the support frame part and a position for closing a space where a seated person is located together with the first, second and third frame parts and a position for opening the space; And a steam supply device for supplying steam to the space. The method of claim 1, The sealing means, A plurality of rotating members rotatably installed at both sides of the support frame portion; And  And a cover member foldably coupled to the rotating members between a position of closing the space where the seated person is located and a position of opening the space. The method of claim 2, The support frame portion is provided with a cylindrical receiving member, the first frame portion is rotatably coupled, The storage member is characterized in that the steam supply device is installed. The method of claim 3, The storage member is provided with a stopper for supporting the sealing means in a state spaced apart from the bottom surface to prevent the sealing means from contacting the bottom surface. The method of claim 1, And a connection hose having one end connected to the steam supply device and the other end connected to the sealed space so that steam supplied from the steam supply device can flow into the sealed space. The method of claim 1, The first frame portion is rotatably coupled to the second frame portion, and has a first interlocking bracket, The third frame portion is rotatably coupled to the second frame portion, and has a second interlocking bracket, One end is rotatably coupled to the first interlocking bracket and the other end is configured such that the first frame part is rotated with respect to the second frame part when the third frame part rotates with respect to the second frame part. It has an interlocking bar that is rotatably coupled to the two interlocking brackets, And a position adjusting means for adjusting the position of the third frame portion with respect to the second frame portion. The method of claim 6, The position adjusting means, A hollow guide bar fixed to the support frame part; A moving member coaxially inserted into the guide bar and moving in an axial direction of the guide bar; One end rotatably coupled to the moving member, and the other end rotatably coupled to the third frame portion; And And an operation lever for selectively pressing the moving member toward the guide bar so that the moving member is prevented from moving or moving.

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