KR20140140368A - Collapsible portable bathtub - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a collapsible portable bathtub, comprising: first and second cover members having first and second receiving parts provided to the inner surfaces thereof and fixing members respectively provided to each corner of the first and second receiving parts, and folded such that the inner surfaces face each other; first and second support frames received in the first and second cover members, and having first and second lower side horizontal parts rotationally fixed to the bottom surfaces of the first and second receiving parts of the first and second cover members, first and second upper side horizontal parts rotationally fixed to the top surfaces of the second and first receiving parts of the second and first cover members, and first and second connection parts for diagonally connecting the both ends of the first and second lower side horizontal parts and the first and second upper side horizontal parts, wherein the first and second connection parts are halved in the center such that any one of the first and second connection parts is inserted into the other one so as to enable expansion and retraction; and a water storage member having an open top portion, upper and lower sides of front and rear surfaces respectively fixed to the first and second upper side horizontal parts and the first and second lower side horizontal parts, both side surfaces positioned in the first and second connection parts, and a bottom surface connecting the lower ends of the front and rear surfaces to the lower ends of the both side surfaces, wherein the bottom surface is provided with an opening and closing type drain hole.

Description

Foldable portable bathtub {Collapsible portable bathtub}

The present invention relates to a mobile bathtub which is folded so that the bathtub can be conveniently used without restriction of space.

Generally, a bathtub is provided in a bathroom or the like to provide a space for storing water for bathing or the like, and is integrally formed by using marble, synthetic resin, or metal. In the state where the upper part is opened, Respectively.

When the bathtub is installed in a bathroom, the bathtub is installed in a certain space inside the bathroom to occupy a certain space, and is fixed to the bottom of the bathroom with a substantially rectangular shape.

Therefore, in order to install the bathtub in the bathroom, it is necessary to consider the size of the entire space of the bathroom. If the user who uses the bathroom is restricted by the bathtub installed in the bathroom, installation of the bathtub is not preferable.

Therefore, in case of a medium and large sized house where the size of the bathroom is secured, even if the bathtub is installed, it does not interfere with the movement of the user who uses the bathroom, but in case of a small house such as one room or an office building, Since it can not be designed so large, basins and basins are basically installed, and there is a shower booth in which a shower is installed without a bathtub or in some cases, a bathtub is provided without a bathtub for ease of showering.

However, as interest in health increases, there is an increasing demand for bathing for bathing in order to perform a whole bath or half-bath, and accordingly, there is a demand for using a bathtub in a small-sized house.

Accordingly, a prefabricated bathtub which can be reduced in volume when not in use after being installed in a narrow bathroom space has been proposed in various forms. Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2010-0057160 discloses a "folding bathtub" .

However, such a conventional folding type bath has an advantage that the volume of the bathtub can be reduced, but the structure for folding the bathtub is complicated, the number of components is large, the folding process is complicated and takes a long time, The efficiency and the functionality of the tub are deteriorated.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a bathtub which can be folded easily, quickly, and efficiently, so that the bathtub can be easily prepared and attached to the bathtub, So as to provide a foldable portable bathtub.

The foldable portable bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with first and second accommodating portions on the inner surface thereof, fixtures are provided on the four corners of the first and second accommodating portions, respectively, and the inner surfaces thereof face each other First and second cover members to be folded; The first and second lower horizontal portions are rotatably fixed to the bottom surfaces of the first and second receiving portions of the first and second lid members by fasteners. The first and second upper horizontal The first and second upper horizontal portions are rotatably fixed to the upper surface of the second and third receiving portions of the second and third lid members by fasteners. The first and second support frames being configured such that one of the first and second connection portions is inserted into the other of the first and second support frames; The upper and lower sides of the front and rear surfaces are fixed to the first and second upper horizontal portions and the first and second lower horizontal portions respectively and both side surfaces are located on the inner side of the first and second connection portions, And a water storage member having an openable drain hole formed on a bottom surface for connecting the lower ends of the two side surfaces to each other.

The hinge unit may be hinge-coupled to the hinge unit, and may be rotated up and down from the fixing unit. The hinge unit may include a fixing unit fixed to the upper surface of the second lid member, a hinge unit spaced longitudinally from the end of the fixing unit, The first and second lid members can be maintained in a folded state by the fixing member.

Preferably, the fixing member further includes a sliding member which is installed on the fixed portion of the fixing portion so as to cover the upper surface of the fixing portion with a predetermined width and controls the upward rotation of the hinge portion while moving back and forth along the fixing portion.

In the present embodiment, a rectangular through-hole penetrating through the opposed front and rear surfaces is formed on one of the two halves of the first and second connecting portions and the other outer circumferential surface of the other end, and the first and second connecting portions, And a connecting member vertically penetrates the first and second connecting portions so that the first and second connecting portions can rotate.

In this embodiment,

An annular mounting portion is formed on the upper and lower sides of the front and rear sides of the water storage member along the longitudinal direction so that the water storage member is connected to the first and second upper horizontal portions and the first and second lower horizontal portions So that they can be fitted and fixed.

Preferably,

The first and second upper horizontal portions and the first and second lower horizontal portions of the first and second support frames are separated from the upper and lower ends of the first and second connection portions, The ends of the first and second lower horizontal portions and the upper and lower ends of the first and second connection portions are fixed to each other by a connector.

More preferably, the bottom surface of the water storage member further includes a pad member having a buffer function.

More preferably, the pad member is made of a material having a heat insulating function.

In the present embodiment, a receiving member having a lower portion of the V-shape is protruded on one side and a receiving member having a flat receiving portion is formed on the other side, and the fitting portion of the receiving member And is configured to be fitted and fixed in a fitting groove formed on one outer side surface.

The foldable portable bathtub of the present invention described above has the following effects.

In other words, the overall size of the bathtub can be easily and easily varied through the folding of the first and second lid members, which makes it possible to conveniently store and use the bathtub. Also, the bathtub can be easily manufactured, Cleaning and replacement of components can be effectively performed, and space utilization can be effectively utilized in a narrow bathroom space such as a small house.

In addition, since the effect of the present invention is obviously exerted by the constitution of the invention irrespective of whether or not the inventor perceives it, the above effect is only some effects according to the present invention, It should not be.

Further, the effect of the present invention should be additionally grasped by the entire description of the specification, and even if it is not written in an explicit sentence, those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention has such an effect If it is an effect, it should be regarded as an effect described in this specification.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a folded state of a mobile bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view illustrating an unfolded state of the mobile bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3A is a side elevational view illustrating a folded state of the mobile bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 3B is a side elevational view illustrating an unfolded state of the mobile bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
4 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the first and second support frames of the mobile bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the construction of a mobile bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a perspective view illustrating a folded state of the water storage member provided in the mobile bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a perspective view illustrating a fixing means of a mobile bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

In addition, the sizes and shapes of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation, and the terms defined specifically in consideration of the configuration and operation of the present invention may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user, operator And the definitions of these terms should be based on the contents throughout this specification.

First, according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a foldable portable bathtub comprising a pair of first and second cover members, a pair of first and second cover members, 1) a support frame, a second support frame, and a water storage member which is fixed to the first and second support frames and is contained in the first and second cover members together with the first and second support frames. The detailed drawings are as follows.

The first and second cover members (100, 200)

As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first and second support frames 300 and 400 and the water storage member 500 are accommodated therein. The first and second support frames 300 and 500 are folded with the inner surface facing each other, So that they can be spread apart from each other.

Preferably, the first and second lid members 100 and 200 are formed in a rectangular shape having a symmetrical shape, and the inner surfaces of the first and second lid members 100 and 200 are opened, The first and second support frames 300 and 400 and the water storage member 500 are accommodated in the first and second storage units 110 and 210 by forming the first and second support frames 110 and 210.

The materials of the first and second cover members 100 and 200 need not be limited to any one, and materials such as metal, scrap or marble, wood or rubber may be independently or in combination, It is preferable to be made of a synthetic resin material in consideration of easiness of cleaning, production cost, and the like.

A handle groove 112 is formed on the outer side surface of the first lid member 100 so that the first lid member 100 can be pulled or pushed while the user holds his / her hand. 112 extend from the second lid member 200 and extend apart from the second lid member 200 so as to be separated from the second lid member 200. The first lid member 100, The first lid member 100 can be easily used when the first lid member 100 contacts the second lid member 200.

The handle groove 112 may be formed on the outer surface of the second lid member 200 and the handle groove 112 may be formed on the outer surface of both the first lid member 100 and the second lid member 200 When the handle groove 112 is formed on both the first lid member 100 and the outer surface of the second lid member 200, the user can press the first lid member 100 or the second lid member 200, The first lid member 100 and the second lid member 200 can be used to select either one of the first lid member 200 and the second lid member 200, 1 can be easily used when the cover member 100 and the second cover member 200 are lifted or moved to another place.

The first and second support frames 300 and 400,

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the first and second cover members 100 and 200 support and fix the water storage member 500, The first lower horizontal portion 310 is positioned on the bottom surface of the first receiving portion 110 of the first lid member 100 and the first upper horizontal portion 320 of the first supporting frame 300 is positioned on the bottom surface of the second lid member 100. [ Both ends of the first lower horizontal portion 310 and both ends of the first upper horizontal portion 320 are connected to each other by the first connection portion 330, 1 support frame 300 is installed to be inclined inside the first and second accommodating portions 110 and 210 of the first and second lid members 100 and 200.

The second lower horizontal portion 410 of the second support frame 400 is positioned on the bottom surface of the second accommodating portion 210 of the second lid member 200 and the second upper horizontal Both ends of the second lower horizontal part 410 and both ends of the second upper horizontal part 420 are positioned on the upper side of the first receiving part 110 of the first lid member 100, The second support frame 400 is also installed in the first and second receiving portions 110 and 210 of the first and second cover members 100 and 200 while being connected by the connection portion 430, The first support frame 300 and the second support frame 400 have a substantially "X" shape when viewed from the side of the lid members 100, 200.

The first and second support frames 300 and 400 are connected to the first and second cover members 100 and 200 through the first and second receiving portions 110 and 200 of the first and second cover members 100 and 200, The first and second supporting frames 300 and 400 are provided with fixing holes 111 and 211 having arc-shaped locking grooves 111a and 211a on both sides of the bottom surface and the top surface of the first and second supporting frames 300 and 400, The lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 and the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 are detachably fixed to the engaging grooves 111a and 211a of the fixing members 111 and 211, The first and second lower horizontal parts 310 and 410 and the first and second upper horizontal parts 320 and 420 are rotatable.

The inclination angles of the first and second connection parts 330 and 430 of the first and second support frames 300 and 400 are changed in accordance with the folding and unfolding of the first and second cover members 100 and 200 The first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 fixed to the first and second connection portions 330 and 430 and the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 are also rotated The fasteners 111 and 211 need to be configured not to interfere with such rotation

The first and second support frames 300 and 400 which are fixed to the first and second cover members 100 and 200 through fixing members 111 and 211 are disposed in the first and second cover members 100 and 200, The inclination angles of the first and second connection parts 330 and 430 are changed in the course of folding or unfolding of the first and second connection parts 200 and 330.

Therefore, when the first and second connection parts 330 and 430 of the first and second support frames 300 and 400 are formed as a single body, when the first and second cover members 100 and 200 are folded, The connecting portions 330 and 430 are raised and the inclination angle is increased so that the ends of the first and second connecting portions 330 and 430 are separated from the first and second receiving portions 110 and 210, , The two cover members 100 and 200 can not be folded so as to be in contact with each other.

Accordingly, the present invention is configured such that any one of the first and second connection parts 330 and 430 is inserted into the other one of the first and second connection parts 330 and 430, The first and second connecting portions 330 and 430 may be raised while the cover members 100 and 200 are being folded so that any one of the first and second connecting portions 330 and 430 The length of the first and second connection parts 330 and 430 is variable.

Although not illustrated in the drawing, if an elastic member such as a coil spring is installed inside another one of the divided parts of the first and second connecting parts 330 and 430, the first and second connecting parts 330 and 430 When one of the first and second connection portions 330 and 430 is inserted into the other one of the first and second connection portions 330 and 330, 430 may be elastically deformed in a direction opposite to the insertion direction of the elastic member.

When the first and second lid members 100 and 200 are folded so that their inner surfaces are in contact with each other, the first and second support frames 300 and 400, which are located inside the first and second lid members 100 and 200, The first and second connecting parts 330 and 430 of the first and second connecting parts 330 and 430 are gradually inclined while being gently inclined and inserted into the other one of the first and second connecting parts 330 and 430 The overall length is shortened, and one of them is subjected to the elastic force by the elastic member located inside the other.

In this state, the first and second lid members 100 and 200 are folded through the locking means (not shown) that can keep the first and second lid members 100 and 200 in a folded state continuously When the locking means is released as needed, the first and second connecting portions 330 and 430 are elastically compressed from the other by the elastic member that has been compressed, and the first and second connecting portions 330 and 430 The length of the first and second lid members 100 and 200 becomes longer and becomes gentle again, so that the unfolding of the first and second lid members 100 and 200 can be performed naturally without an artificial operation.

The first and second connection parts 330 and 430 may be constructed so that the first and second connection parts 330 and 430 can be extended or contracted without being limited to a structure in which one of the first and second connection parts 330 and 430 is inserted into the other. And may be constructed by applying a structure of a cylinder and a rod using hydraulic pressure or pneumatic pressure, if necessary.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the structure for improving durability is illustrated rather than the operation efficiency of the first and second connection parts 330 and 430. The first and second connection parts 330 and 430 may be different from the first and second connection parts 330 and 430, The rectangular through holes 331 and 431 vertically penetrating the opposed front and rear surfaces are formed on the outer circumferential surface of one end, and the rectangular through holes 331 and 431 formed in the other one of the rectangular through holes 331 and 431, And the rectangular through holes 331 and 431 are formed to overlap each other.

The connecting member 332 is hinged vertically through the rectangular through holes 331 and 431 of the first and second connecting portions 330 and 430 intersecting with each other in the form of an "X & The first and second connecting portions 330 and 430 are rotated together with the inclination angle so that the first and second connecting portions 330 and 430 are fixed together by the connecting member 332, 300) 400 can be prevented from being deformed such as twisting or sagging, so that the overall rigidity can be increased, and even when the water-storing member 500 is supported, it can be firmly supported.

The first and second connecting parts 330 and 430 are vertically penetrated in a state where one of the first and second connecting parts 330 and 430 is overlapped with the other one of the rectangular through holes 331 and 431, The connecting member 332 moves along the rectangular through holes 331 and 431 in the other one of the through holes 331 and 431 and the moving range of the connecting member 332 is changed according to the size of the rectangular through holes 331 and 431 It is possible to prevent excessive insertion and departure of one half and another one half divided.

The water storage member (500)

As illustrated in FIG. 5, the first and second support frames 300 and 400 are accommodated in the first and second cover members 100 and 200, And has the shape of a rectangular enclosure consisting of a front surface 510 and a rear surface 520 and both side surfaces 530 and a bottom surface 540. The outer shape of the storage member 500 need not be limited to a rectangular shape If the first and second support frames 300 and 400 are accommodated in the first and second cover members 100 and 200 and the water is stored in the first and second support frames 300 and 400, .

The first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 of the first and second support frames 300 and 400 and the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 of the front and rear surfaces 510 and 520 of the water storage member 500, The front and rear sides of the water storage member 500 are fixed to the first and second support frames 300 and 400 while the mounting portion 550 can be fixed to the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410, The inclusion of the water in the water storage member 500 minimizes the phenomenon that the water storage member 500 is largely moved due to shaking of the water or shaking due to the movement of the user entering the water containing the water storage member 500.

The water storage member 500 can be combined with the front surface 510 and the rear surface 520 and both the side surfaces 530 and the bottom surface 540 in a state where they are integrally or separately separated from each other through a waterproof treatment. The reservoir 500 may have a double structure in which an air layer is embedded. In this case, the air layer may be formed of a water-retaining member (for example, And the bottom surface 530 and the bottom surface 540 of the first and second main bodies 500 and 500. The first and second side surfaces 530 and 540 may be integrally formed with each other.

The mounting portions 550 provided at the upper and lower ends of the front surface 510 and the rear surface 520 of the water storage member 500 are connected to the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 of the first and second support frames 300, 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410. In the embodiment of the present invention, the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420, As the lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 are illustrated as pipes, the mounting portion 550 includes the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 The mounting portion 550 is formed in a shape corresponding to the length of the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 But may be composed of a plurality of mounting portions 550 spaced apart from each other.

In the fixing of the storage member 500 to the first and second support frames 300 and 400, the storage member 500 may be fixed to the first and second support frames 300 and 400 When the first and second upper horizontal parts 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal parts 310 and 410 are fixed to each other, It is difficult to clean the inside and outside of the water storage member 500 due to interference between the first and second cover members 100 and 200 and the first and second support frames 300 and 400 during the cleaning process, The storage member 500 needs to be configured to be detachable from the first and second support frames 300 and 400 because drying or aging and replacement may also be required.

4, the upper and lower ends of the first and second connection portions 330 and 430 are connected to the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 320 and 420. In this embodiment, The upper and lower ends of the first and second connection portions 330 and 430 are separated from the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410. [ The connector 333 may be removed or moved in one direction so that the upper and lower ends of the first and second connectors 330 and 430 are connected to each other through a separate connector 333, The first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 are separated from the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410, The mounting portion 550 of the water storage member 500 fixed to the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 is divided into the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310) < RTI ID = 0.0 > 410 < / RTI >

That is, the upper and lower ends of the first and second connection parts 330 and 430 are separated from the first and second upper horizontal parts 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal parts 310 and 410, 420 extend from the upper and lower ends of the first and second connecting portions 330 and 430 to the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 And the upper and lower ends of the first and second connection portions 330 and 430 are formed at the outer circumferential surface with a male screw 432 and the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 have one end connected to the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410, A female thread 334 is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the other end of the connector 333 so as to be screwed with the male thread 432 at the upper and lower ends of the first and second connecting portions 330 and 430, (434) is formed.

When the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 are connected to each other at the upper and lower ends of the first and second connection portions 330 and 430, The connector 333 is inserted into the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 to be moved back and forth in the first and second connecting portions 330 and 430 The female screw 434 of the connector 333 and the male screw 432 at the upper end and the lower end of the first and second connecting portions 330 and 430 are screwed to each other, The first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 may be connected to each other.

In order to separate the water storage member 500 from the first and second support frames 300 and 400, the female screw 434 of the connection port 333 is screwed on the first and second connection portions 330 and 430 The upper and lower horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 oppose the first and second connection portions 330 and 430, The upper and lower ends of the first and second connection portions 330 and 430 and the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 And the mounting portion 550 of the water storage member 500 fixed to the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 in this state So that the water storage member 500 can be easily separated from the first and second support frames 300 and 400.

The connector 333 is an example according to the embodiment of the present invention. The connector 333 may have an upper end and a lower end of the first and second connectors 330 and 430, And the first and second upper horizontal portions 320 and 420 and the first and second lower horizontal portions 310 and 410 can be selectively connected and disconnected, will be.

The storage member 500 is accommodated in the first and second lid members 100 and 200 together with the first and second support frames 300 and 400. The first and second lid members 100 and 200 200 are folded in such a manner that the water storage member 500 is effectively folded so that the water storage member 500 can be stably stored in the first and second cover members 100, 200 folded.

6, a side folding line 531 is formed on both side surfaces 530 of the water storage member 500 in the vertical direction from the upper end to the lower end of the center, and the side folding lines 531 are formed on both sides 530 are folded toward the inside.

A bottom folding line 542 is formed on the bottom surface 540 so that the center of both ends in the longitudinal direction of the bottom folding line 542 crosses along the longitudinal direction of the bottom folding line 542. The bottom folding line 542 of the bottom surface 540, The auxiliary folding lines 543 connecting the edges of both ends of the lower ends of the both side faces 530 are formed at one point spaced apart from the side folding lines 531 of the side faces 530, The bottom folding line 542 and the auxiliary bottom folding line 543 located between the two auxiliary bottom folding lines 543 are folded toward the upper side while the folding line 530 is folded toward the inside, The bottom folding line 542 connecting the lower end centers of the both side faces 530 at the both side auxiliary floor folding lines 543 is folded inwardly so that the front face 510 and the rear face 520 of the water storage member 500 So that it is completely collapsed and folded.

The folding shape of the water storage member 500 is not limited to any one form, but the folding shape of the folding member 500 is not limited to the position, length and shape of the folding line The deformations can have various folding shapes.

The bottom surface 540 of the water storage member 500 is placed on the installation surface of the installation site so that the outer surface of the bottom surface 540 contacts the installation surface of the installation site, Lt; / RTI >

5, a pad member 560 having a buffer function is provided on the inner surface of the bottom surface 540 of the water storage member 500, so that deformation and wear of the water storage member 500 due to repetitive contact with the body And it is possible to prevent the uncomfortable state of the installation surface from being directly transmitted to the user's body.

The pad member 560 may be integrally or detachably attached to the bottom surface 540 of the water retention member 500 as needed and the pad member 560 may be integrally or fixedly installed on the bottom surface 540 A folding line corresponding to the folding shape of the pad member 560 and the bottom surface 540 may be formed so as not to interfere with the folding of the bottom surface 540.

The pad member 560 may be installed on the outer surface of the bottom surface 540 without being limited to the inner surface of the bottom surface 540 of the water storage member 500, It may be installed in part.

Further, the pad member 560 can prevent the temperature of the water contained in the water storage member 500 from being changed while the bottom surface of the water storage member 500 is in contact with the cold installation surface, and preferably the pad member 560 The temperature of the water contained in the water storage member 500 may be minimized by constructing the water storage member 500 including the heat insulating function.

The bottom surface 540 of the water storage member 500 may be provided with a drain hole 541 for exchanging and discharging the stored water. The drain hole 541 may be formed through a separate opening / closing means (not shown) When the pad member 560 is fixed to the bottom surface 540, the drain hole 541 of the bottom surface 540 is connected to the pad member 560 while communicating with the pad member 560, The opening / closing means can be located on the upper surface.

In addition, a separate locking means may be further provided to maintain the folding state of the first and second lid members 100 and 200 during the folding process of the first and second lid members 100 and 200, As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the fixing member 610 is fixed to the upper surface of the second lid member 200, and the fixing member 610 extends from the fixing member 610 toward the first lid member 100 The upper surface of the first and second lid members 100 and 200 is moved from the end of the fixing unit 610 toward the rotation unit 630 so that the rotation unit 630 can be rotated from the fixing unit 610, And a hinge unit 620 spaced from the hinge unit 620 by a distance corresponding to the hinge unit 620.

A pair of fasteners 640 spaced apart from each other are protruded from the bottom surface of the end portion of the rotation part 630 of the fixing member 600. A fastening hole 630 of the rotation part 630 is formed in the lower part of the front surface of the first lid member 100 640 may be inserted and fixed.

Here, the spaced distance of the fastener 640 formed in the rotation part 630 may be configured to correspond to the upper surface thickness of the first lid member 100. When the first and second lid members 100 and 200 are unfolded, the upper surface of the first lid member 100 is inserted between the spaced fasteners 640 of the rotation unit 630, The first and second lid members 100 and 200 can be stably installed and the unnecessary opening of the first and second lid members 100 and 200 can be prevented through the fixing member 600. [

Preferably, the rotating portion 630 is provided with a bead portion 631 on one or both of the upper surface and the lower surface to prevent deformation and breakage of the rotating portion 630 due to external force.

The first and second lid members 100 and 200 may be folded so that the first and second lid members 100 and 200 are brought into contact with each other and then the rotary unit 630 is rotated downward about the hinge unit 620 of the fixing member 600, The fastening member 640 is fastened to the fastening groove 114 formed in the lower part of the front surface of the first lid member 100 so that the fastening member 600 serves as a locking means for fastening the first and second lid members 100, The folded state can be maintained firmly.

When the first and second lid members 100 and 200 are unfolded, the fixing member 600 is fixed to the upper surface of the first and second lid members 100 and 200 in a transverse direction, It is also possible to place a container for drinking a small article or a beverage for bathing on the upper surface of the rotation part 630 of the fixing member 600 as well as to prevent the wings 100 and 200 from spreading, It can also be used as a shelf for viewing.

Preferably, the width of the rotating part 630 is not limited to any one, and can be made small enough to hold the above-mentioned articles and the like. However, the width of the rotating part 630 is large, By minimizing the open space, the temperature change of the water stored in the water storage member 500 can be reduced to improve the bath efficiency.

The first and second lid members 100 and 200 are unfolded and the rotation unit 630 is laterally disposed on the upper surfaces of the first and second lid members 100 and 200, 640 are fitted on the upper surface of the first lid member 100, the downward movement of the rotation unit 630 is prevented, but there is no means for restricting the upward movement of the rotation unit 630, The article placed on the upper surface of the first cover member 630 may be damaged by falling into the water of the water storage member 500 or falling down the first and second cover members 100 and 200.

The sliding member 650 may be installed on the fixing member 600 so as to cover the upper surface of the rotating portion 630 with a predetermined width and move back and forth along the fixing portion 610, The fastening part 640 of the rotation part 630 is inserted into the first lid member 100 with the rotation part 630 being laid horizontally on the upper surface of the first and second lid parts 100 and 200, When the sliding member 650 is positioned on the hinge portion 620 between the rotation portion 630 and the fixing portion 610 when the sliding member 650 is fitted on the upper surface of the fixing portion 610, the upward movement of the rotation portion 630 is restricted by the sliding member 650 So that the fixing member 600 can be used more safely.

It is not necessary to limit the rotation of the hinge unit 620 to the sliding member 650 as a means for partially restricting the rotation of the hinge unit 620 and a hinge capable of rotating in one direction without using the sliding member 650 may be used.

On the other hand, when the user holds the water in the water storage member 500 and then baths, the user's back is exposed to the first and second support frames 300 and 400 positioned outside the side of the water storage member 500, An auxiliary pad (not shown) having a cushioning feeling may be provided inside one side surface 530 of the water storage member 500. Preferably, a flat receiving portion 720 is formed on one side surface, The fitting portion 710 of the receiving member 710 protrudes from the first lid member 100 and the fitting portion 710 of the receiving member 700 is fitted to the outer surface of the first lid member 100, .

Therefore, when the supporting member 700 is not used, the fitting portion 710 of the supporting member 700 is fitted in the fitting groove 116 of the first lid member 100 and the supporting member 700 is used The first and second support frames 300 and 400 are intersected with each other in the fitting portion 710 of the support member 700 in a state in which the support member 700 fixed to the first cover member 100 is separated The fitting portion 710 of the receiving member 700 is mounted on the upper portion of the upper V-shaped depression so that the fitting portion 710 of the receiving member 700 can be used. Quot; V "shape so as to be matched and fixed to the depressed portion of the upper" V "shape formed by intersection of the frames 300 and 400. [

A pad (not shown) having a flat and cushioned feel may be further attached to the receiving portion 720, or the receiving portion 720 may be made of a material having a cushioning feel.

The upper surface of the first and second lid members 100 and 200 is provided with a depressed portion 113 on the upper surface of the first and second lid members 100 and 200 So that the user's arm can be comfortably laid on the first and second lid members 100 and 200 so that the convenience of the user can be further improved. The first and second lid members 100 200 are brought into contact with the user's arm, a pad (not shown in the figure) of a material which can feel a buffering action or softness on the upper surface of the first and second lid members 100, 200 including the depressed portion 113 ) May be further provided.

3, the unnecessary flow of the first and second lid members 100 and 200 can be prevented by providing the sliding regions 115 and 215 on the bottom surface of the first and second lid members 100 and 200 .

The second lid member 200 is fixed to a fixed object (not shown in the figure) in the process of folding and unfolding the first and second lid members 100 and 200 so that the first lid member 200, In order to facilitate folding or unfolding of the member 100, a hook 810 fixed to the upper surface of the second lid member 200 is formed on one side as shown in FIG. 7, and a hook 810 is fixed to the other side The hooking member 800 may be further provided with the fastening portion 820.

That is, the hooking portion 810 of the hooking member 800 is fitted to the upper surface of the second lid member 200 or is adhered through the adhesive means, and the fastening portion 820 can also be fixed to the fixed object through the adhesive means The adhesive means may be a screw, a ball cap, an adhesive, or a method in which silicon is melted using a glue gun, and then cooled and fixed.

Such a foldable movable bathtub is accommodated in the first and second lid members 100 and 200 in a state where the first and second support frames 300 and 400 and the water storage member 500 are folded together, The first and second lid members 100 and 200 may be folded and unfolded after the bath is moved to a desired place if necessary. The first and second support frames 300 and 400 and the water storage member 500 are expanded so that water can be filled in the water storage member 500 and the user can take a bath.

In addition, when only a shower booth is installed in a narrow bathroom such as an office or a studio, a bathtub according to the present invention can be installed inside the shower booth to more effectively utilize a narrow bathroom space. In addition, The bathtub according to the present invention can be provided to improve the convenience of the user as well as to increase the utility value of the office room or the one room and expect the improvement of the demand for the consumer.

While the invention has been shown and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited by the described embodiments, but should be defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

100, 200: first and second lid members 110, 210:
111, 211: fixture 111a:
211a: engagement groove 112: handle groove
113: depressed portion 114: fastening groove
115, 215: slippery region 116:
300, 400: first and second support frames 310, 410:
320, 420: first upper horizontal part 330, 430:
331, 431: through hole 332:
333: Connector 432: Male thread
434: Female thread 500: Reservoir member
510: Front 520: Rear
530: Side 531: Side fold line
540: bottom surface 541: drain hole
542: Floor fold line 543: Sub floor fold line
550: mounting portion 560: pad member
600: fixing member 610:
620: hinge portion 630:
631: bead portion 640: fastener
650: sliding member 700: receiving member
710: fitting portion 720:
800: hook member 810: hook member
820:

Claims (9)

First and second lid members provided with first and second accommodating units on the inner surface thereof, fixing members provided on the four corners of the first and second accommodating units, respectively, and the inner surfaces of the first and second accommodating units facing each other;
The first and second lower horizontal portions are rotatably fixed to the bottom surfaces of the first and second receiving portions of the first and second lid members by fasteners. The first and second upper horizontal The first and second upper horizontal portions are rotatably fixed to the upper surface of the second and third receiving portions of the second and third lid members by fasteners. The first and second support frames being configured such that one of the first and second connection portions is inserted into the other of the first and second support frames; And
The upper and lower sides of the front and rear surfaces are fixed to the first and second upper horizontal portions and the first and second lower horizontal portions respectively and both side surfaces are located on the inner side of the first and second connection portions, A water storage member having an openable drain hole formed on a bottom surface for connecting the lower ends of both side surfaces to each other;
Wherein the movable tub is a foldable tub.
The method according to claim 1,
A fixing unit fixed to an upper surface of the second lid member; a hinge unit spaced apart from the fixing unit in a longitudinal direction at an end of the fixing unit; a hinge unit hinged to the hinge unit and extending from the fixing unit so as to be vertically rotatable; Wherein the first and second lid members are configured so that the folded state of the first and second lid members can be maintained by the fixing member.
3. The method of claim 2,
And a sliding member which is installed on the fixed portion of the fixing member to cover the upper surface of the fixing portion with a predetermined width and controls the upward rotation of the hinge portion while moving back and forth along the fixing portion. .
The method according to claim 1,
And a rectangular through hole penetrating the front and rear surfaces opposite to each other is formed on one of the two halves of the first and second connecting portions and the other outer peripheral surface of the other end, and the crossing of the first and second connecting through holes intersecting each other in the " Wherein the connecting member is vertically penetrated so that the first and second connecting portions can rotate.
The method according to claim 1,
An annular mounting portion is formed on the upper and lower sides of the front and rear sides of the water storage member along the longitudinal direction so that the water storage member is connected to the first and second upper horizontal portions and the first and second lower horizontal portions So as to be able to be fitted and fixed.
6. The method of claim 5,
The first and second upper horizontal portions and the first and second lower horizontal portions of the first and second support frames are separated from the upper and lower ends of the first and second connection portions, Wherein the ends of the first and second lower horizontal portions and the upper and lower ends of the first and second connection portions are fixed to each other by a connector.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the bottom surface of the water storage member further comprises a pad member having a buffer function.
8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the pad member is made of a material having a heat insulating function.
The method according to claim 1,
And the other side is formed with a support member having a flat support portion, and the fitting portion of the support member is formed on one of the outer sides of the first and second cover members So that it can be fitted and fixed in the fitting groove.

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