TW202430760A - Handrail for bathroom - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a handrail for bathroom, which can be easily moved along the handrail in the bathroom. The handrail for bathroom (1) comprises: a handrail body (15) extending in the left and right directions and a shielding plate (4) extending downward from the handrail body (15). The handrail body (15) comprises: a cover member (2) having an upper surface (10) for a user to place his or her palm to support the body weight; and a main body (3) on which the cover member (2) is installed. The shielding plate (4) extends downward from the main body (3). The handrail for bathroom (1) is separately provided with a first end cover (61) covering the left and right ends of the cover member (2), and a second end cover (62) covering the left and right ends of the main body (3).

Description

Bathroom grab bars

The present invention relates to a handrail for bathroom, and more particularly, to a handrail "arranged in front of the side wall of a bathroom".

In the past, some people have proposed to install handrails in bathrooms for the elderly with weak limbs. For example, the handrail disclosed in Patent Document 1 allows the user (bather) to firmly hold the upper end of the handrail. [Prior Technical Document]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-176261

In the above-mentioned known handrails, the grip strength of the user has a great influence on the stability when holding the handrail.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a handrail for bathroom, which can be easily moved in the bathroom along the handrail without being affected by the grip strength of the user.

A bathroom handrail of one embodiment of the present invention is arranged in front of a side wall of a bathroom, and comprises: a handrail body extending in the left-right direction along the side wall; and a shielding plate extending downward from the handrail body. The handrail body comprises: a cover member having an upper surface for a user to place his/her palm to support the body weight; and a main body on which the cover member is installed. The shielding plate extends downward from the main body; the bathroom handrail is separately provided with a first end cap covering the left-right ends of the cover member, and a second end cap covering the left-right ends of the main body.

(1) Implementation The following is a description of a bathroom handrail 1 according to an implementation with reference to the drawings. The drawings described in the following implementation are schematic diagrams, and the size or thickness ratio of each component element does not necessarily reflect the actual size ratio. The structure described in the following implementation is only an example of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the following implementation, and various changes can be made according to the design, etc. as long as the effect of the present invention can be exerted.

(1-1) Overall structure of handrail FIG1 shows a bathroom 9 in which a handrail 1 for bathroom is provided in one embodiment. The bathroom 9 includes: a bathtub 91; a washbasin 92 adjacent to the bathtub 91; and a plurality of side walls 93 surrounding the bathtub 91 and the washbasin 92. The handrail 1 is provided on a side wall 93a included in the plurality of side walls 93. In one embodiment, the bathtub 91 and the washbasin 92 are provided side by side along the side wall 93a.

In the description of the present invention, the direction "parallel to the side wall 93a in the horizontal direction" is the left-right direction. The direction "orthogonal to the side wall 93a in the horizontal direction" is the front-back direction. The front-back direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction are orthogonal to each other. In the front-back direction, the direction close to the side wall 93a is the rear. In the front-back direction, the direction away from the side wall 93a is the front. The handrail 1 of one embodiment is arranged in front of the side wall 93a.

When the side wall 93a is divided into a first side portion 931a and a second side portion 932a in the left-right direction, the bathtub 91 is located in front of the first side portion 931a. The washbasin 92 is located in front of the second side portion 932a. The handrail 1 is provided across the first side portion 931a and the second side portion 932a of the side wall 93a. When viewed from above, the handrail 1 has a shape of "a straight line extending in the left-right direction". As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the handrail 1 has: a cover member 2, a main body 3, a shielding plate portion 4, a support body 5, and an end cover 6. The term "viewed from above" in the present invention means "viewed from above".

The cover member 2 is a member constituting the upper end of the armrest 1. The cover member 2 has a "C-shaped opening at the bottom" on a section "perpendicular to the left and right directions" (hereinafter referred to as "perpendicular section"). The top surface of the cover member 2 constitutes the upper surface 10 of the armrest 1. The cover member 2 is made of, for example, synthetic resin. The material of the cover member 2 is a hard synthetic resin, but it can also be a soft synthetic resin. The material of the cover member 2 is, for example, polyvinyl chloride or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resin. The surface of the cover member 2 including the upper surface 10 is preferably embossed like a leather surface. The main body 3 is the part of the handrail 1 where the cover member 2 is installed, and has a shape that is "longer in the front-rear direction" in the orthogonal section. The main body 3 is made of metal. The material of the main body 3 is, for example, aluminum or stainless steel.

The shielding plate portion 4 is a portion "extending downward from the main body 3" and is formed of metal. The shielding plate portion 4 is made of, for example, aluminum or stainless steel. In one embodiment, the main body 3 and the shielding plate portion 4 are integrated. The main body 3 and the shielding plate portion 4 have a T-shaped appearance in an orthogonal cross section.

The support 5 is a columnar member extending backward from the shielding plate portion 4. In one embodiment, the handrail 1 has a plurality of support members 5. The cover member 2, the main body portion 3, and the shielding plate portion 4 are supported by the side wall 93a by the plurality of support members 5 so as to be located in front of the side wall 93a.

The end cover 6 is a member that covers the left and right ends of the armrest body 15 formed by the cover member 2 and the main body 3. In one embodiment, the left and right ends of the armrest body 15 are covered with the end cover 6. The following is a more detailed description of each structure of the armrest 1.

(1-2) Armrest body As described above, the armrest body 15 is composed of the main body 3 and the cover member 2 installed on the top thereof. In other words, the main body 3 constitutes the lower side portion of the armrest body 15. The cover member 2 constitutes the upper side portion of the armrest body 15 including the upper surface 10.

The width W1 of the armrest body 15 in the front-to-back direction (i.e., the width of the cover member 2 in the front-to-back direction) is, for example, about 70 mm. To achieve the purpose of the present invention, the width W1 is preferably set in the range of 50 mm to 200 mm, more preferably in the range of 50 mm to 100 mm. Furthermore, it is also preferably set in the range of 60 mm to 80 mm.

The cover member 2 is provided with an upper surface 10 of the handrail 1 and a non-slip surface 11. As shown in FIG3, the upper surface 10 is designed to allow the user (i.e. the bather) to place his or her palm and naturally support the body weight.

The upper surface 10 is a surface extending in the left-right direction, and has a shape extending in a straight line when viewed from above (see FIG. 1 ). When viewed from above, the upper surface 10 is arranged across the bathtub 91 and the washbasin 92. The upper surface 10 includes a palm placement surface 102 and a finger placement surface 104 (see FIG. 3 , etc.). The palm placement surface 102 is a surface "for the user to place his or her palm". The finger placement surface 104 is a surface "connected to the rear from the palm placement surface 102" for placing a part of the user's finger.

The user, while "placing his palm on the palm placement surface 102 constituting the front part of the upper surface 10 and supporting his body weight", can naturally place a part of his finger on the finger placement surface 104 constituting the rear part of the upper surface 10. The user does not need to hold the upper surface 10 tightly, but only needs to place his hand naturally on the upper surface 10. The part of the user's finger placed on the finger placement surface 104 is the middle joint of the finger. The middle joint of the finger is the part corresponding to the middle phalanx. In other words, the middle joint of the finger is the part between the first joint and the second joint of the finger.

The palm resting surface 102 and the finger resting surface 104 are both surfaces extending in the left-right direction, and have a shape extending into a straight line when viewed from above. When viewed from above, the palm resting surface 102 and the finger resting surface 104 are both arranged across the bathtub 91 and the washbasin 92. The palm resting surface 102 is a surface facing upward. The palm resting surface 102 is a convex surface that bulges gently upward, and in the orthogonal section shown in FIG. 3, etc., it forms a gently convex arc shape bulging upward.

In the orthogonal section, the line segment formed by connecting the vertex of the palm placement surface 102 (one implementation is the highest point of the "middle part of the palm placement surface 102 in the front-back direction") and the front end of the palm placement surface 102 is inclined by about 2° relative to the horizontal line. The inclination of this line segment in the orthogonal section relative to the horizontal line is preferably set in the range of 1.5° to 3°. In the orthogonal section, the line segment formed by connecting the vertex and the rear end of the palm placement surface 102 is inclined by about 2° relative to the horizontal line. The inclination of this line segment in the orthogonal section relative to the horizontal line is preferably set in the range of 1.5° to 3°.

By making the palm rest surface 102 have the above-mentioned shape, not only can the user's palm easily fit on the palm rest surface 102, but also the palm rest surface 102 has good drainage. In addition, as long as the palm rest surface 102 has good drainage, it is not a problem for the palm rest surface 102 to form other inclinations or shapes. For example, in an orthogonal section, the palm rest surface 102 can also be a surface that "inclines gently from the rear end to the front end." At this time, the inclination of the palm rest surface 102 is preferably "within the range of 1.5° to 3° relative to the horizontal line in the orthogonal section", and more preferably "about 2° relative to the horizontal line in the orthogonal section." The inclination of the palm rest surface 102 can also be set to other angles.

The finger placement surface 104 is a surface that "extends backward from the palm placement surface 102" and faces obliquely backward and upward. The finger placement surface 104 is preferably gently bulged obliquely backward and upward. A gentle corner portion 103 is formed between the palm placement surface 102 and the finger placement surface 104. In the orthogonal section, the palm placement surface 102 and the finger placement surface 104 have different inclinations. The inclination here is the inclination "based on the horizontal line in the orthogonal section". Based on the horizontal line, the inclination of the finger placement surface 104 is greater than the inclination of the palm placement surface 102.

As mentioned above, if the width W1 of the armrest body 15 in the front-to-back direction is set within the range of 50 mm to 200 mm (about 70 mm in one embodiment), the user can place the palm of the hand on the armrest body 15 to support the body weight while easily moving in the left and right direction along the armrest 1.

According to an embodiment of the handrail 1, the user does not hold the handrail body 15 which is "designed to have a considerable width in the front-rear direction" but places the hand on the handrail body 15 to be naturally guided so as to form a posture supporting the body weight.

Since the user does not need to hold the handrail body 15 tightly, even if the user has a weak grip, he or she can still move stably along the handrail 1. In addition, since the user is guided to "put the center of gravity on one side of the handrail body 15", the user can move more stably in the bathroom 9.

The anti-slip surface 11 is a surface extending from the upper surface 10. Specifically, the anti-slip surface 11 is a surface "further extended from the finger placement surface 104 constituting the rear portion of the upper surface 10". The finger placement surface 104 is located between the anti-slip surface 11 and the palm placement surface 102. In other words, the anti-slip surface 11 is located on the side "opposite to the palm placement surface 102 across the finger placement surface 104". The anti-slip surface 11 includes: a first surface 111 facing backward; and a second surface 112 further extending from the first surface 111. When the armrest 1 is set on the side wall 93a, the first surface 111 is opposite to the side wall 93a. The first surface 111 is located between the second surface 112 and the finger placement surface 104. In other words, the second surface 112 is located on the side "opposite to the finger placement surface 104 across the first surface 111". The second surface 112 forms an arc shape that bulges obliquely downward in the orthogonal cross section. The first surface 111 and the second surface 112 are smoothly connected.

The anti-slip surface 11 (i.e., the first surface 111 and the second surface 112) is a surface extending in the left-right direction like the upper surface 10, and is provided across the bathtub 91 and the washbasin 92. The anti-slip surface 11 is provided with an anti-slip concave-convex 12. That is, the anti-slip concave-convex 12 is provided on both the first surface 111 and the second surface 112. The concave-convex 12 is formed by a plurality of grooves extending in the left-right direction. The plurality of grooves are parallel to each other.

(1-3) Shielding plate portion As described above, the shielding plate portion 4 extends downward from the main body portion 3. That is, the shielding plate portion 4 extends downward from the armrest main body portion 15. As shown in FIG. 2 , the main body portion 3 and the shielding plate portion 4 formed in one piece are included in a metal member 8 that is "T-shaped in an orthogonal section". The upper portion 81 of the member 8 with a T-shaped cross section constitutes the main body portion 3 that is "longer in the horizontal direction in the orthogonal section", and the lower portion 82 of the member 8 with a T-shaped cross section constitutes the shielding plate portion 4 that is "longer in the longitudinal direction in the orthogonal section". Both the upper portion 81 and the lower portion 82 of the member 8 are hollow structures.

Of the dimension D1 of the armrest body 15 "protruding toward the front of the shielding plate 4" and the dimension D2 of the armrest body 15 "protruding toward the rear of the shielding plate 4", the dimension D1 is set larger than the dimension D2. The above dimension D1 is equivalent to the front-to-back distance "between the upper end of the shielding plate 4 and the front end of the armrest body 15". The above dimension D2 is equivalent to the front-to-back distance "between the upper end of the shielding plate 4 and the rear end of the armrest body 15".

In one embodiment, the front end of the armrest body 15 is formed by the front end of the cover member 2. The rear end of the armrest body 15 is formed by the rear end of the cover member 2.

The shielding plate portion 4 has a front surface 40 which is flat and faces forward. The front surface 40 is a surface extending in a straight line in the left-right direction and is provided across the bathtub 91 and the washbasin 92. A shower head hook 7 is provided on the front surface 40 of the shielding plate portion 4. The shower head hook 7 has a fork-shaped portion and a grip portion for hooking the shower head.

The fork-shaped portion of the shower head hook 7 (i.e., the portion hooking the shower head) is located below the armrest body 15 and in front of the armrest body 15. The fork-shaped portion of the shower head hook 7 is located obliquely front and below the front end of the armrest body 15. The fork-shaped portion of the shower head hook 7 can change its angle around the central axis "extending in the left and right direction".

(1-4) Support body The support body 5 is provided in plurality at a distance in the left-right direction. The dimensions of the plurality of support bodies 5 in the front-rear direction are the same. In one embodiment, the plurality of support bodies 5 are three support bodies 5. When the plurality of support bodies 5 are fixed to the side wall 93a, a storage space S1 for storing articles is formed behind the armrest body 15 and the shielding plate 4.

In the storage space S1 (i.e., the space between the armrest body 15 and the shielding plate 4 and the side wall 93a), a shelf 95 is arranged in a detachable manner. The shelf 95 has: a plurality of rods 951 extending in the left-right direction; and a holding member 952 connecting the plurality of rods 951 (see FIG. 2 ). The plurality of rods 951 are spaced apart in the front-rear direction and arranged parallel to each other.

The shelf 95 is supported in a horizontal position by a plurality of protrusions 46 provided on the shielding plate portion 4 and a plurality of protrusions 936 provided on the side wall 93a. Each protrusion 46 is, for example, cylindrical. Each protrusion 46 protrudes backward from the shielding plate portion 4 facing the back surface 41 of the side wall 93a. Each protrusion 936 is, for example, cylindrical. Each protrusion 936 protrudes forward from the side wall 93a.

In one embodiment, the space above the above-installed shelf 95 forms a storage space S1. In the storage space S1, for example, small bathroom items such as bottles of shampoo and soap can be stored.

Small bathroom items stored in the storage space S1 can be taken out and placed through the opening 98 between the armrest body 15 and the side wall 93a (i.e., between the rear end of the cover member 2 and the side wall 93a). The width W2 of the opening 98 in the front-to-back direction is, for example, about 110 mm. The width W2 is preferably set within the range of 80 mm to 140 mm, and more preferably within the range of 100 mm to 120 mm.

(1-5) End cover As described above, the end cover 6 is a member that covers the left and right ends of the "armrest body 15 composed of the main body 3 and the cover member 2". In one embodiment, the end cover 6 not only covers the left and right ends of the armrest body 15, but also covers the left and right ends of the shielding plate 4.

The end cap 6 is made of, for example, synthetic resin. The material of the end cap 6 is, for example, polyvinyl chloride or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resin.

As shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B , the end cap 6 includes a first end cap 61 and a second end cap 62 “separated from the first end cap 61 ”.

The first end cover 61 is a member that is longer in front and back and covers the ends of the cover member 2 in the left and right directions.

The second end cap 62 is integrated to include: an upper portion 624, which is longer in front and back and covers the left and right ends of the main body 3; and a lower portion 626, which is longer in top and bottom and covers the left and right ends of the shielding plate 4. The second end cap 62 is a T-shaped component. The first end cap 61 and the second end cap 62 are combined to form an end cap 6 of an implementation. The first end cap 61 is overlapped with the upper portion 624 of the second end cap 62 from the outside in the left and right direction.

The linear expansion coefficient of the synthetic resin cover member 2 is greater than the linear expansion coefficient of the metal main body 3, that is, greater than the linear expansion coefficient of the metal member 8. The cover member 2 changes in size "greater than the proportion of the main body 3" as the temperature changes, that is, changes in size "greater than the proportion of the member 8". In contrast, in one embodiment, since the first end cap 61 "covering the left and right ends of the cover member 2" and the second end cap 62 "covering the left and right ends of the main body 3 (and even the entire member 8)" are separately provided, the end cap 6 can be prevented from being abnormally loosened as the temperature changes.

(2) Variations Various variations of the handrail 1 are described below. In each variation of the handrail 1, the same components as those in the above-mentioned embodiment are denoted by the same symbols, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B show a variation in which the end cap 6 is formed by one member. In this variation, the end cap 6 covers both the left and right ends of the cover member 2 and the left and right ends of the main body 3 (i.e., the upper side portion 81 of the metal member 8). Furthermore, the end cap 6 of this variation, in addition to covering the cover member 2 and the main body 3 (i.e., the armrest body 15), also covers the left and right ends of the shielding plate 4. The end cap 6 of this variation covers both the left and right ends of the cover member 2 and the member 8.

Compared to the length of the main body 3 in the left-right direction, the length of the cover member 2 in the left-right direction is shortened to a predetermined size. The predetermined size is preferably set to about 5 mm, for example. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5B , at the end of the armrest main body 15 in the left-right direction, the cover member 2 is located "closer to the inside of the main body 3 in the left-right direction". The end cap 6 and the main body 3 are bonded to each other, for example, by an adhesive 18. The end cap 6 and the main body 3 may be bonded to each other by a method other than bonding. The end cap 6 and the cover member 2 are not bonded to each other.

As described in one embodiment, the cover member 2 changes in size "in a proportion greater than the main body 3 (i.e., member 8)" as the temperature changes. In contrast, in the above-mentioned modification, the length of the cover member 2 made of synthetic resin in the left-right direction is designed to be shorter than the length of the main body 3 made of metal in the left-right direction. Therefore, even if the cover member 2 changes in size "in a proportion greater than the main body 3" as the temperature changes, abnormal loosening of the end cap 6 can still be suppressed.

The other structures of the handrail 1 of the present invention can be changed in various ways according to the design, etc., as long as the purpose of the present invention can be achieved. For example, in one embodiment, the concave-convex 12 of the anti-slip surface 11 is formed by a plurality of grooves extending in the left-right direction, but the concave-convex 12 of the anti-slip surface 11 can also be formed by a plurality of grooves "extending in a direction intersecting the left-right direction". The concave-convex 12 of the anti-slip surface 11 can be formed by a plurality of ridges parallel to each other, or by a plurality of protrusions.

In one embodiment, one component 8 includes a main body 3 and a shielding plate 4, but it is also possible to separately form the main body 3 and the shielding plate 4. The main body 3 and the shielding plate 4 are in a T-shape as a whole, but other shapes are also possible.

Furthermore, in one embodiment, the dimension D1 of the armrest body 15 "protruding toward the front of the shielding plate portion 4" is larger than the dimension D2 of the armrest body 15 "protruding toward the rear of the shielding plate portion 4", but the dimension D1 may be the same as the dimension D2, or the dimension D2 may be larger than the dimension D1.

In one embodiment, a storage space S1 is formed behind the shielding plate 4, but the storage space S1 is not necessary, and the shelf 95 may not be arranged behind the shielding plate 4. The shower head hook 7 may not be arranged on the front 40 of the shielding plate 4. The handrail 1 may not have the end cover 6.

Furthermore, the armrest body 15 includes the cover member 2 and the main body 3 made of different materials, but the cover member 2 and the main body 3 may be made of the same material, and the armrest body 15 may be integrally formed.

(3) Aspects As described above based on an embodiment and its various variations, the first aspect of the bathroom handrail (1) is arranged in front of the side wall (93a) of the bathroom (9), and comprises: a handrail body (15) extending in the left and right directions along the side wall (93a). The handrail body (15) has: an upper surface (10) for the user to place his palm and support the weight.

In this manner, the user can place his/her palm on the upper surface (10) of the handrail body (15) to support his/her body weight while moving along the handrail (1) in the bathroom (9). The user does not need to hold the handrail body (15) tightly. The user can move easily in the bathroom along the handrail (1) without being affected by the strength of his/her grip.

The second type of bathroom handrail (1) is based on the first type, and the width (W1) of the handrail body (15) in the front-rear direction perpendicular to the left-right direction is set within the range of 50 mm to 200 mm.

In this manner, the user can place his palm on the upper surface (10) of the handrail body (15) which is "designed to have a considerable width compared to conventional handrails for bathrooms" to support his body weight, while moving steadily along the handrail (1).

The third embodiment of the bathroom handrail (1) is based on the first or second embodiment, wherein the upper surface (10) includes: a palm placement surface (102) for a user to place his or her palm; and a finger placement surface (104) connected to the palm placement surface (102) toward the rear. In a cross section perpendicular to the left and right directions, the finger placement surface (104) has a greater inclination than the palm placement surface (102).

According to this aspect, the user can support his body weight while "naturally placing his palm and fingers on the upper surface (10) of the handrail body (15)" and move steadily along the handrail (1). The fourth aspect of the bathroom handrail (1) is based on the third aspect, and the handrail body (15) further includes an anti-slip surface (11) with a concave-convex surface (12). The finger placement surface (104) is located between the anti-slip surface (11) and the palm placement surface (102).

In this manner, the user can move stably while "roughly placing the palm or fingers on the upper surface (10) of the armrest body (15)". When the user has difficulty maintaining balance, the user can further contact the anti-slip surface (11) with the fingertips to improve stability.

The fifth aspect of the bathroom handrail (1) is based on any one of the first to fourth aspects, and further comprises: a shielding plate portion (4) extending downward from the handrail body portion (15). A dimension (D1) of the handrail body portion (15) "protruding toward the front of the shielding plate portion (4)" is greater than a dimension (D2) of the handrail body portion (15) "protruding toward the rear of the shielding plate portion (4)".

In this manner, the armrest body (15) can be arranged "forward of the shielding plate (4)" to ensure the distance between the armrest body (15) and the side wall (93a). Therefore, even if the user whose weight is supported by the armrest (1) forms a forward leaning state, the user's head can still be prevented from being hindered by the side wall (93a).

The sixth aspect of the bathroom handrail (1) is based on the fifth aspect and further comprises: a support body (5) extending rearward from the shielding plate portion (4). The support body (5) is arranged such that: when the support body (5) is fixed to the side wall (93a), a storage space (S1) for storing articles is formed behind the shielding plate portion (4).

In this manner, it can be combined with the design of "arranging the armrest body (15) at a relatively forward position" to form an effective storage space (S1) between the armrest body (15) and the side wall (93a).

The seventh aspect of the bathroom handrail (1) is based on any one of the first to fourth aspects, and further comprises: a shielding plate portion (4) extending downward from the handrail body portion (15). The shielding plate portion (4) is provided with a shower head hook (7).

In this manner, a practical bathroom handrail (1) can be provided, which is formed by integrating a handrail body (15), a shielding plate (4), and a shower head hook (7).

The eighth aspect of the bathroom handrail (1) is based on any one of the first to fourth aspects, and further comprises: a shielding plate portion (4) extending downward from the handrail body portion (15). The handrail body portion (15) comprises: a cover member (2) comprising an upper surface (10); and a main body portion (3) on which the cover member (2) is mounted. The shielding plate portion (4) extends downward from the main body portion (3).

In this manner, the material of the cover component (2) (i.e., the material of the upper surface (10) on which the user places his/her hand) and the material of the main body (3) can be different from each other.

The ninth aspect of the bathroom handrail (1) is based on the eighth aspect and further comprises: an end cover (6) that covers both the left and right ends of the cover member (2) and the left and right ends of the main body (3). The linear expansion coefficient of the cover member (2) is greater than the linear expansion coefficient of the main body (3). The length of the cover member (2) in the left and right direction is shorter than the length of the main body (3) in the left and right direction.

In this manner, even if the cover member (2) changes in size in a proportion greater than that of the main body (3) due to temperature changes, abnormal loosening of the end cover (6) can still be suppressed.

1: Bathroom handrail (handrail) 10: Upper surface 102: Palm rest surface 103: Corner 104: Finger rest surface 11: Anti-slip surface 111: First surface 112: Second surface 12: Concave and convex 15: Handrail body 18: Adhesive 2: Cover component 3: Main body 4: Shielding plate 40: Front 41: Back 46: Protrusion 5: Support 6: End cover 61: First end cover 62: Second end cover 624: Upper part 626: Lower part 7: Shower head hook 8: Component 81: Upper side 82: Lower side 9: Bathroom 91: Bathtub 92: Washroom 93: Sidewall 93a: Sidewall 931a: First side portion 932a: Second side portion 936: Protrusion 95: Shelf 951: Wire rod 952: Retaining member 98: Opening D1, D2: Dimensions S1: Storage space W1, W2: Width

[Figure 1] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional view of a bathroom "with a handrail for bathroom in an implementation form". [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the A-A line of Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the main part showing the user placing his hand on the same handrail. [Figure 4] Figure 4A is a three-dimensional view of the left and right ends of the same handrail, and Figure 4B is a three-dimensional view of the end of the handrail shown in Figure 4A. [Figure 5] Figure 5A is a three-dimensional view of the left and right ends of a modified handrail, and Figure 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along the B-B line of Figure 5A.

1: Bathroom handrails (handrails)

10: Upper surface

102: Palm placement surface

104: Finger placement surface

15: Armrest body

4: Shielding plate part

40: Front

5: Support body

6: End cover

7: Shower head hook

9: Bathroom

91: Bathtub

92: Washroom

93: Side wall

93a: Side wall

931a: First side part

932a: Second side part

95: Shelves

S1: Storage space

Claims (7)

A handrail for bathroom, arranged in front of the side wall of the bathroom, comprises: a handrail body extending in the left-right direction along the side wall; and a shielding plate extending downward from the handrail body; the handrail body comprises: a cover member having an upper surface for a user to place his palm and support the body weight; and, a main body on which the cover member is installed; the shielding plate extending downward from the main body; the handrail for bathroom is separately provided with a first end cap covering the left-right ends of the cover member, and a second end cap covering the left-right ends of the main body. For example, the handrail for bathroom use in claim 1, wherein, in the front-rear direction perpendicular to the left-right direction, the width of the handrail body is set within the range of 50 mm to 200 mm. A bathroom handrail as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein: the upper surface includes: a palm resting surface for a user to place his or her palm; and a finger resting surface connected to the palm resting surface toward the rear; in a cross section perpendicular to the left-right direction, the finger resting surface has a greater inclination than the palm resting surface. For example, the bathroom handrail of claim 3, wherein: the cover member further comprises a non-slip surface with a concave and convex shape; the finger placement surface is located between the non-slip surface and the palm placement surface. For example, a bathroom handrail as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the dimension of the handrail body protruding toward the front of the shielding plate portion is greater than the dimension of the handrail body protruding toward the rear of the shielding plate portion. The bathroom handrail of claim 5 is further provided with: A support body extending rearward from the shielding plate portion; The support body is configured to form a storage space for storing articles behind the shielding plate portion when the support body is fixed to the side wall. A bathroom handrail as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein a shower head hook is provided on the shielding plate portion.

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