JP3544367B2 - Portable urine bag - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a portable urine bag, and more particularly to a portable urine bag for adding small items in a car or outdoors.
[0002]
[Prior art and problems]
Conventionally, as a portable urine container or urine bag, for example, as described in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 6-75467, a funnel-shaped receptacle is communicated with an airtight bag through an introduction pipe, and a shoulder portion of the airtight bag is formed. Is provided with a hanging string. This urine container emphasizes the advantage that it can be used with one hand, but since the receptacle is formed in a funnel shape with a foamable resin sheet, it becomes bulky and lacks the convenience of being folded and carried. Was.
[0003]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15, a receiving part 5 made of a foamable resin sheet is attached to an upper opening part 2 of a urine collecting part 1 made of a soft resin film in which three sides of both sides and a lower side are welded. A portable urine bag provided with an openable and closable fastener 3 is commercially available.
[0004]
Although this portable urine bag has the convenience that it can be folded flat, the receiving part 5 has a wide open mouth, so it is necessary to support the receiving part 5 with both hands at the time of use. In some cases, there is a risk that the urine discharge unit may come off the receiving unit 5 or the urine storage unit 1 may be bent in the middle to leak urine to the outside, thereby contaminating the surroundings.
[0005]
In addition, since the receiving portion 5 has a large opening, if the water-absorbing polymer powder is stored in the urine accumulating portion 1 in the form of powder, the water-absorbing polymer powder scatters outside. For this reason, the water-absorbing polymer powder needs to be stored in the urine storage unit 1 in a state of being sealed in a water-soluble bag, which increases the cost.
[0006]
Therefore, a first object of the present invention is to provide a portable urine bag which can be operated with one hand, is easy to use , and has no risk of the water-absorbing polymer powder being scattered outside .
A second object of the present invention, in addition to the first object, is to provide a portable urine bag which is folded flat and is easy to carry.
[0007]
Configuration, operation and effect of the present invention
In order to achieve the above object, a portable urine bag according to the present invention includes a urine collecting unit containing a water-absorbing polymer powder, and a urine guiding unit protruding outward from the urine collecting unit, and the urine guiding unit is It has a flat cylindrical shape made of a soft synthetic resin film, and a substantially cylindrical shape-retaining body is attached to the outer peripheral surface, and the substantially cylindrical shape-retaining body is folded flat and is unidirectional. When pressure is applied, the diameter increases, and a portion of the urine guide located inside the urine accumulator functions as a check valve .
[0008]
In the portable urine bag having the above-described configuration, the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body expands in diameter when pressure is applied in one direction with a finger, and the urine-conducting portion also expands in diameter. The urine can be inserted into the urine-guiding section to urinate without taking an unreasonable posture, and if the opening of the substantially cylindrical body is formed relatively large, it is possible to cover the urination part of a woman. In other words, the urine guide can be used while holding the urine guide with one hand, and both men and women do not need to take a posture that makes urination impossible. Then, even if the urine storage unit is bent in the middle, the bend can be fixed with the remaining one hand, and the urine does not leak out and does not stain the surroundings. In addition, since the portion of the urine guiding portion located inside the urine collecting portion functions as a check valve, the water-absorbing polymer powder contained in the urine collecting portion is prevented from scattering from the urine guiding portion to the outside. Therefore, the water-absorbing polymer powder can be stored in the urine collecting section as it is without being sealed in a water-soluble bag, and the manufacturing cost is greatly reduced.
[0009]
In the portable urine bag according to the present invention, it is preferable that the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body is formed with a fold for folding the shape into a predetermined shape and expanding the diameter. The operation of expanding the diameter during use and the operation of folding after use are improved, and the predetermined expanded state can be easily maintained.
[0010]
Further, it is possible to the urine storage section and the urine guide portion is formed separately from each by the soft quality synthetic resin film. The urine guide may be welded between the front film and the back film of the urine storage unit. If the urine accumulating part and the urine guiding part are formed of a soft synthetic resin film, the entire urine bag can be folded thinly, which is extremely convenient to carry.
[0013]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a portable urine bag according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0014]
(1st Embodiment, FIGS. 1-4)
The portable urine bag according to the first embodiment of the present invention is configured exclusively for men, and as shown in FIG. 1, generally, a urine storage unit 10, a urine guide unit 20, and a substantially cylindrical body for shape retention. 30.
[0015]
The urine accumulating unit 10 is made of a relatively thick soft synthetic resin film 11 that can be heat-welded, and the four sides of the front film and the back film are heat-welded, and the hatched portions in FIG. 1 are the heat-welded parts. . In addition, a slit 12 having small holes formed at both ends is formed in the upper welded portion 10a, and an upper portion of the slit 12 is a grip portion 13 which can be easily picked by a finger.
[0016]
The urine guide 20 is a tubular body made of a relatively thin, heat-sealable soft synthetic resin film 21. Heat welded between the films. That is, the inner surfaces of the front film and the back film of the urine storage unit 10 and the outer surface of the film 21 are welded. However, a welding inhibition layer 22 is applied as shown in FIG. 2 so that the inner surface of the film 21 is not welded. The welding inhibition layer 22 can be easily formed by, for example, gravure printing a heat-resistant ink on the inner surface of the film 21.
[0017]
About 3/4 of the urine guiding portion 20 projects obliquely upward from the urine accumulating portion 10, and another approximately 1/4 portion is located inside the urine accumulating portion 10. The inner portion 20a is a so-called non-return valve, in which the urine guiding portion 20 is in a flat state and the film 21 is in close contact with the film 21 and allows the passage of fluid from the outside, but prevents the discharge of fluid from the inside. Function as However, the check valve does not have such a performance as to have a reliable airtightness, and it is sufficient if the check valve can prevent scattering of the powder 40 to the outside described later.
[0018]
The shape-retaining substantially tubular body 30 is a tubular body made of paper, and is adhered to the outer peripheral surface of the externally projecting portion of the urine guide 20. More specifically, it is cut into an unfolded shape as shown in FIG. 2 (B), is adhered so that the sides 30a, 30a face one side 20b of the urine guide 20, and is folded so as to have a square cross section. An eye 31 is formed. In the present specification, the fold means a reference line for expanding and flattening the cylindrical body 30 and the cylindrical body 70 described below, for example, a thin and shallow groove, Perforations, intermittent slits, etc.
[0019]
The shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body 30 is folded flat when pressure is applied in the direction of the arrow X shown in FIG. 3, and expands in diameter into a square cross section when pressure is applied in the direction of the arrow Y. The externally projecting portion of the urine guiding section 20 is also deformed into a flat state and an expanded state in accordance with the deformation of the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body 30.
[0020]
On the other hand, the urine collecting section 10 contains a water-absorbing polymer powder 40 in a powdery state. The water-absorbing polymer powder is a well-known polymer substance that gels by absorbing water, and is mainly composed of starch (starch / acrylic acid graft polymer partial sodium salt) or acrylate (acrylic acid polymer). (Partial sodium salt crosslinked product) can be used.
[0021]
The portable urine bag having the above configuration is folded in the state shown in FIG. 1, and further, the urine guide 20 and the substantially cylindrical body 30 for shape retention are compactly folded on the urine accumulator 10, for example. , Driving, hiking, working at heights, etc.
[0022]
And, when urinating, even in the car, if the diameter of the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body 30 is expanded and a male urination local part is inserted, the urine-discharge local part comes off from the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body 30. Can be added without the need. As described above, the cylindrical body 30 and the urine guiding section 20 can be kept in a predetermined expanded state only by holding the cylindrical body 30 with one hand, and it is not necessary to take an excessive posture. In addition, since the remaining one hand is vacant, the urine collecting unit 10 can be prevented from being bent in the middle, and the urine does not leak to the outside. Further, if the grip 13 of the urine storage unit 10 is pinched with a finger, the urine storage unit 10 can be held in a more stable state.
[0023]
Further, since the inner portion 20a of the urine guiding section 20 functions as a check valve in a state where the film 21 is in close contact with the urine guiding section 20, even if the water-absorbing polymer powder 40 remains powdery, the water absorbing polymer powder 40 scatters to the outside. Never. Of course, the excreted urine passes through the inner portion 20a with its own weight.
[0024]
In addition, after use, as shown in FIG. 4, if the urine guide 20 and the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body 30 are folded on the urine accumulator 10 and the end corners are inserted into the slits 12, It is convenient for handling.
[0025]
(2nd embodiment, FIGS. 5-8)
The portable urine bag according to the second embodiment of the present invention is configured exclusively for a woman, and as shown in FIG. 5, schematically includes a urine storage section 50, a urine guide section 60, and a substantially cylindrical body for shape retention. The water-absorbing polymer powder 40 is accommodated in the urine collecting section 50 in the form of a powder.
[0026]
The urine collecting section 50 is basically the same as the urine collecting section 10 shown in the first embodiment, and films on the front and back are heat-welded on four sides as shown by hatching in FIG. The urine guide section 60 and the substantially cylindrical body 70 for shape retention are also basically the same as the urine guide section 20 and the substantially cylindrical body 30 shown in the first embodiment, but each corner is largely cut. An opening 65 is formed to be chipped.
[0027]
The shape of the urine guiding portion 60 is as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, and a welding inhibition layer 62 is applied so that the inner surface of the film does not weld when welding to the urine collecting portion 50. In addition, the inner portion 60a of the urine guiding portion 60 located inside the urine collecting portion 50 functions as a check valve similarly to the inner portion 20a of the first embodiment.
[0028]
The shape-retaining substantially tubular body 70 is a tubular body made of paper, and is adhered to the outer peripheral surface of the externally projecting portion of the urine guide 60. More specifically, it is cut into an unfolded shape as shown in FIG. 8 (A), is adhered so that the sides 70a, 70a face one side 60b of the urine guide 60, and is folded so as to have a square cross section. An eye 71 is formed.
[0029]
The shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body 70 is folded flat when pressure is applied in the direction of arrow X shown in FIG. 6, and expands in diameter into a square cross section when pressure is applied in the direction of arrow Y. The externally projecting portion of the urine guide 60 is also deformed into a flat state and an expanded state in accordance with the deformation of the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body 70.
[0030]
The portable urine bag having the above configuration is folded in the state shown in FIG. 5, and the urine guide 60 and the substantially cylindrical body 70 for shape retention are also carried on the urine storage 50 in a compactly folded state. You. Then, when urinating, even in a car, the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body 70 is expanded and the opening 65 of the urine guiding section 60 is applied so as to cover the female urination station. Can be added. In this way, the urine drainage unit can be reliably kept covered with the urine guiding unit 60, and can be used with one hand and does not require an excessive posture, so that urine does not leak to the outside. The operation and effect of the inner portion 60a of the urine guide 60 functioning as a check valve with the film in close contact with the inner portion 60a are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0031]
(Third embodiment, see FIG. 9)
As shown in FIG. 9, the portable urine bag according to the third embodiment of the present invention has a urine collecting unit 100 and a urine guiding unit 110 integrally formed of a soft synthetic resin film 101, that is, one sheet. The film 101 is folded at the lower side 101a, blown along the outer shape line, and made into a bag.
[0032]
The urine guide 110 protrudes from the upper center of the urine accumulator 100, and has a substantially cylindrical body 120 for shape retention attached thereto. The cylindrical body 120 has a fold 121 formed therein, and its operation and effect are the same as those of the shape retaining substantially cylindrical body 30 shown in the first embodiment.
[0033]
(Fourth embodiment, see FIG. 10)
As shown in FIG. 10, the portable urine bag according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has substantially the same configuration as the portable urine bag according to the third embodiment. This is a point protruding from one end of the upper side. In FIG. 10, the same parts as those in FIG. 9 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.
[0034]
(Fifth embodiment, see FIG. 11)
As shown in FIG. 11, the portable urine bag according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes a urine storage unit 130 and a urine guide unit 140 formed of a soft synthetic resin film 131, as in the third and fourth embodiments. It is an integrally formed one, that is, a bag made by heat welding two films 131 along the hatched outer portion.
[0035]
The urine guide 140 is separated from the urine accumulator 130 by the slit 135, and the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body 150 is adhered thereto. The tubular body 150 has a fold 151 formed therein, and the operation and effect are the same as those of the substantially cylindrical body 30 for shape retention shown in the first embodiment.
[0036]
(Sixth embodiment, see FIGS. 12 and 13)
As shown in FIG. 12, in the portable urine bag according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, similarly to the first embodiment, the urine collecting section 160 and the urine guiding section 170 are formed of soft synthetic resin films 161, 171 respectively. It is formed separately, and the urine guide 170 is heat-welded to the upper side of the urine storage 160. Therefore, a welding inhibition layer is formed on the inner surface of the resin film constituting the urine guide 170.
[0037]
The urine guide 170 is spread in a semicircular shape, and the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body 180 attached to the outer peripheral surface of the urine guide 170 also has a semicircular portion. This semi-circular portion functions as a urine receiving part, so to speak, is a gold cover. The developed shape of the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body 180 is as shown in FIG. 13, and a fold 181 is formed. The operation and effect thereof are the same as those of the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body 30 shown in the first embodiment. The same is true.
[0038]
(Modified example of shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body, see FIG. 14)
The shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body shown in each of the above embodiments is not a single piece made of paper, but is divided into two pieces at the center as shown in FIG. You may wear it. FIG. 14 shows a modification of the tubular body 30 shown in the first embodiment, but the other tubular bodies 70, 120, 150, and 180 may be similarly divided into two pieces at the center. Can be.
[0039]
Various materials other than paper can be used for the shape-retaining tubular body. For example, there are a synthetic resin film, a thin foam film generally used as a header of a packaging bag, and the like. Adhesion, adhesion, welding, and the like are also adopted according to the material for attaching the tubular body to the urine guide.
[0040]
(Other embodiments)
In addition, the portable urine bag according to the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be variously changed within the scope of the gist.
[0041]
In particular, the material, shape, and configuration of the urine storage unit, urine guide unit, and substantially cylindrical body for shape retention are arbitrary. Further, the water-absorbing polymer powder does not necessarily need to be stored in the urine bag main body in the form of a powder, and may be stored in the urine collecting section in a state of being sealed in a water-soluble bag.
[0042]
The field of use of the portable urine bag according to the present invention can be widely used in the field of nursing care for the elderly, etc., besides carrying it for leisure or business.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a portable urine bag according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 2A and 2B show a urine guiding portion and a substantially cylindrical shape-retaining member constituting the portable urine bag shown in FIG. 1, wherein FIG. 2A is a front view of the urine guiding portion and FIG. FIG. 2C is a front view showing a state in which a substantially tubular body for shape retention is adhered to the urine guide, and FIG. 2D is a bottom view of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view when the portable urine bag shown in FIG. 1 is used.
4 is a front view of the portable urine bag shown in FIG. 1 when it is folded.
FIG. 5 is a front view showing a portable urine bag according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view when the portable urine bag shown in FIG. 5 is used.
FIGS. 7A and 7B show a urine guiding portion and a substantially cylindrical shape-retaining member constituting the portable urine bag shown in FIG. 5, wherein FIG. 7A is a front view of the substantially cylindrical shape-retaining member and FIG. The front view of a part, (C) is a side view of a urine guide part.
8A and 8B show a shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body constituting the portable urine bag shown in FIG. 5, wherein FIG. 8A is a development view of the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body, and FIG. The top view which shows the state which expanded the body.
FIG. 9 is a front view showing a portable urine bag according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a front view showing a portable urine bag according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a front view showing a portable urine bag according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a front view showing a portable urine bag according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
13 is an exploded view of a substantially cylindrical shape-retaining cylinder constituting the portable urine bag shown in FIG.
FIG. 14 is a developed view showing a modified example of the shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body.
FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing an example of a conventional portable urine bag.
[Explanation of symbols]
10, 50, 100, 130, 160 ... urine collecting parts 20, 60, 110, 140, 170 ... urine guiding parts 20a, 60a ... internal part (check valve)
30, 70, 120, 150, 180 ... Substantially cylindrical body for shape retention 31, 71, 121, 151, 181 ... Crease 40 ... Water absorbing polymer powder

Claims (4)

A urine collecting unit containing the water-absorbing polymer powder, and a urine guiding unit protruding outward from the urine collecting unit,
The urine guide has a flat cylindrical shape made of a soft synthetic resin film, and a substantially cylindrical body for shape retention is attached to the outer peripheral surface,
The shape-retaining substantially cylindrical body is folded flat, and expands in diameter when pressure is applied in one direction,
A portion located inside the urine storage unit of the urine guide unit functions as a check valve,
A portable urine bag characterized by the following. 2. The portable urine bag according to claim 1, wherein the substantially cylindrical body for shape retention is formed with a fold to be folded into a predetermined shape and expanded in diameter. The urine collecting unit and the urine guiding unit are formed separately from a soft synthetic resin film,
The urine guide is welded between the front film and the back film of the urine storage unit,
The portable urine bag according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The water-absorbent polymer powder according to claim 1, characterized in that it is housed in the urine storage section remains in the state of being enclosed in water-soluble bags or powdered, according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein Mobile urine bag.

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