JP4609909B2 - Folding bath - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a bathing bath used for bathing services provided to care recipients.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, the number of bedridden elderly people has been increasing day by day, and the demand for bathing services that support home care is increasing. The bathing service is a series of work to travel to the caregiver's home, bring the bathing bath, move the caregiver to the hot water bath, and take a bath, but in order to provide these services neatly and speedily, Conventionally, bathing baths have been made lighter and more compact. For example, JP-A-8-275981 discloses a lattice-shaped bottom frame, a support frame rotatably attached to the bottom frame, a frame frame attached to the upper end of the support frame, and a bathtub attached to the frame frame. A technology is described which is made up of a sheet and realizes compactness by completely folding the support frame so that the frame frame and the bottom frame can be folded into a single plate.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
On the other hand, it is necessary to prepare a horizontally long bathtub so that a cared person who is stiff and stretched can also be used. Of course, the frame for supporting the bathtub must also be horizontally long, and carrying it in and out of the house is a laborious work. In particular, if the family providing bathing services is in an apartment house or a high-rise apartment, it may not be possible to carry in unless it passes through a winding narrow passage, or it may not be able to enter the elevator and must be transported to the upper floor by stairs. In such a case, the carrying-in operation requires a considerable amount of time and labor, and in some cases, the carrying-in operation may not be possible.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a bathing bath that can be comfortably used by a care recipient in a stretched state and can be easily carried into any place.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a foldable bathing bath according to claim 1 is a horizontally long bathtub formed in a sheet shape with a sheet material, and a shape along the outer peripheral edge of the upper surface of the bathtub. a bathing bus consisting of a frame-shaped frame with folding legs that shape retaining the tub bowl shape by supporting, at a lower position than the frame-like frame in the long-side direction center of the frame-like frame, said frame A folding fulcrum for folding the frame-shaped frame into a chevron, and a notch that allows the frame-shaped frame to be folded while the bathtub is mounted in the longitudinal center of the upper edge of the bathtub. Is provided with a fastener that can be closed .
[0005]
In addition to the structure of claim 1, the folding bath of claim 2 is provided with a groove-like portion continuously or intermittently along the frame-like frame on the upper surface of the frame-like frame. The outer edge of the bathtub is supported by inserting and inserting a plurality of pushing members whose cross-sections are approximately the same size as the groove-like part into the groove-like part while being fixed to the upper edge of the bathtub.
[0007]
In addition to the structure of claim 1 or 2 , the folding bath according to claim 3 is configured such that the folding legs are located on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the frame-like frame and are inwardly shorter than the length of the legs. It is pivotable between a hanging position that is attached to the site and protrudes downward, and a retracted position that is folded to the end in the longitudinal direction, and is provided with locking means at least at the hanging position of the folding leg. .
[0008]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the structure of the third aspect , the folding bath can be folded into a mountain shape following the folding operation of the frame-like frame, and the folding legs are connected to each other to open the legs. This is a connecting member that prevents operation.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the folding bath of the present invention (hereinafter simply referred to as a bath) will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an exploded explanatory view of a bathing bath according to the present invention. A bathing bath 1 is formed in a bowl shape with a sheet material, and allows a cared person who is in a stretched state with a rigid body to bathe as it is. A horizontally long bathtub 2 and a frame frame 3 with a folding leg that holds the bathtub in a vessel shape by supporting the outer edge of the bathtub 2 in a shape along the outer peripheral edge of the bathtub upper surface. By making the frame 3 foldable into a mountain shape with the bathtub at the center in the longitudinal direction, the burden of carrying-in work and the like is reduced. This will be described in detail below.
In addition, about the front and back of the bath, when the care recipient is bathed, the head side is the front side and the foot side is the back side.
[0010]
2 is an enlarged view showing the vicinity of the center of the frame-shaped frame 3 in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 (a) is an explanatory view showing a state in which the frame-shaped frame 3 supports the outer peripheral edge of the upper surface of the bathtub 2, and FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in (a). The bathtub 2 is formed of a sheet material made of a synthetic resin, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is flexible and has strength capable of supporting hot water and a cared person. A cylindrical portion 2 a is formed along the entire periphery of the bathtub, and a drainage port (not shown) is provided at an appropriate position on the bottom of the bathtub 2.
[0011]
The frame-shaped frame 3 is a state in which two aluminum frames extending from the lower ends of the U-shaped members with the semicircular connectors 5 and 5 facing each other are aligned with each other so that the upper surfaces are flush with each other. The frame-shaped frame 3 can be folded in a mountain shape with the horizontal shafts 6 and 6 as folding fulcrums. Further, as fixing means for fixing the frame-like frame 3 in a horizontal state, buckles 7 and 7 each including a step portion and a fastening tool for fastening the wire by hooking the step portion are provided on the central side surface of the frame-like frame. Further, the groove-like portion 8 is continuously provided on the upper surface of the frame-like frame 3 along the entire circumference of the frame-like frame 3.
[0012]
The bathtub 2 is supported by the frame-like frame 3 as follows. Six prismatic pushing members 9a whose cross-section is formed to be approximately the same size as the groove-like portion 8 and can be pushed and inserted into the short side portion of the groove-like portion 8 and the front side and the rear side from the center of the long side portion, respectively. , 9a, and four quarter-circular pushing members 9b, 9b, which can be inserted into the respective corners of the groove 8 are held in the tubular part 2a of the bathtub 2, The pushing member is pushed and inserted into the groove-like portion 8 together with the tubular portion 2a. In this way, the bathtub 2 is supported by the frame-like frame 3.
[0013]
A notch that allows folding of the frame-like frame 3 is made in the center of the upper edge of the bathtub 2 supported as described above, and fastener teeth are arranged on both edges of the notch and meshed with these teeth. The fasteners 10 and 10 are formed by attaching the engaging tool to be cut, and the cut can be freely closed.
[0014]
On the other hand, U-shaped foldable legs 4, 4 are pivotable on the lower surfaces of both sides in the longitudinal direction of the frame-like frame 3, and are inwardly rotatable and shorter than the leg length than the edge of the frame-like frame 3. It is pivotally attached to. A rod-shaped stopper 11 is interposed between the foldable legs 4 and 4 and the frame-shaped frame 3, and one end of the stopper is pivotally attached to the side of the frame-shaped frame center of the foldable legs 4 and 4. The other end is biased to the lower surface of the frame-like frame. Further, projections 12 and 12 are provided on the lower surface of the frame-shaped frame 3, and the inward rotation from the hanging position where the folding legs 4 and 4 protrude downward is prevented via a stopper 11. Therefore, the folding legs 4 and 4 are rotatable between the hanging position and the retracted position folded toward the end of the frame-shaped frame in the longitudinal direction. Further, as a locking means for locking the foldable legs 4 and 4 in the hanging position, an H-shaped connecting member 13 which is placed on the floor and can be bent in a mountain shape is provided on the front and rear foldable legs 4 and 4. The tips are pivotably connected to prevent the leg opening operation.
[0015]
Next, the operation of the bath 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the bath 1 is used. In the bath 1, when the frame-shaped frame 3 is opened and installed on the floor, the connecting member 13 placed on the floor and placed in a horizontal state opens the folding legs 4 and 4 that are to be opened from the hanging position. Prevent leg movement. And since the stoppers 11 and 11 and the protrusions 12 and 12 prevent the folding legs 4 and 4 from turning inward from the suspended position, the frame-like frame 3 does not swing back and forth.
[0016]
FIG. 4B is an explanatory view showing a state in the middle of folding the bath 1 and FIG. 4C is an explanatory view showing a state in which the bath 1 is completely folded and stood on the floor. After removing the buckles 7 and 7 of the frame-shaped frame 3 in use and unfixing the frame-shaped frame 3 and opening the fasteners 10 and 10 of the bathtub 2 to the lower limit, the frame-shaped frame 3 and the connecting member 13 are simultaneously opened. Collapse to Yamagata. At this time, since the cut provided in the center of the upper edge of the bathtub is open, the frame-like frame 3 can be folded without difficulty. In conjunction with the folding, the folding legs 4 and 4 are rotated outward from the suspended position, and the stoppers 11 and 11 are also moved outward in conjunction with the folding. The stoppers 11 and 11 have their tips on the lower surface of the frame-like frame. Since it is biased, even if the tip of the stopper is separated from the projections 12, 12, it does not fall down and interfere with folding. When fully folded, the foldable legs 4 and 4 are opened to the retracted position and protrude outward from the end of the frame-shaped frame. Can stand.
[0017]
Subsequently, an example of a bathing service using the bath 1 will be described. When the bath 1 is carried from the dedicated mobile bath to the cared person's house, the bath 1 is completely folded as shown in FIG. Then, the bath 1 is opened at a place where a bathing service can be provided such as a nursing room, the frame frame 3 is fixed by the buckles 7 and 7, the fasteners 10 and 10 are raised at the center of the bathtub, and hot water supply equipment (not shown) is provided. Then, hot water is supplied into the bathtub and the care recipient is moved to take a bath. When bathing is completed, drain and drain the water, fold the frame-shaped frame 3 together with the bathtub 2 and carry it out to the moving bath car.
[0018]
In the above, the frame-shaped frame 3 and the bathtub 2 may be carried separately and the bathtub 2 may be attached to the frame-shaped frame 3 at a place where bathing service is performed. In addition, even after withdrawal, the hot water in the bathtub is drained, and then the pushing members 9a, 9a, 9b, 9b,. It is also possible to take a method of removing from the frame 3 and carrying it out separately.
[0019]
The bathing bath 1 can be folded in a mountain shape at the center of the frame-shaped frame 3 so that it can easily pass through narrow passages that are difficult or impossible to pass with conventional bathing baths. It can be carried into any place with little time and effort. Moreover, since the horizontal shafts 6 and 6 that are the folding fulcrums are positioned below the frame-shaped frame 3, the frame-shaped frame 3 can be folded into a mountain shape without forming a step or a seam. And the fastener 10 and 10 which closes it is provided in the center upper edge part of the bathtub 2 with which the frame-shaped frame 3 was mounted | worn, and the frame-shaped frame 3 can be folded with the bathtub 2 mounted. . Therefore, if the bathtub 2 is attached to the frame-shaped frame 3 before carrying in, and it is folded and carried into the site, there is almost no installation work at the site, and bathing services are provided to the cared person quickly. Can be provided. Even when the bathtub 2 is attached to and detached from the frame-like frame 3 on the spot, the method for supporting the bathtub 2 described above can be easily attached and detached without requiring a tool or the like. Furthermore, since the bath 1 can be folded and stood up like a stepladder, it does not take storage space.
[0020]
By the way, when bathing a cared person, it takes a considerable amount of force to manually place the cared person in the bathtub and lift it again at the end of bathing, so it is common to perform such work using an electric or manual winch Is. For example, a winch is attached to the rear end portion of the frame-like frame 3, and one end of a mesh stretcher on which a cared person can be placed is locked to the winch, and the other end is locked to the front end of the bathtub to be on the mesh stretcher. Although the method of raising and lowering a cared person with a winch can be taken, the bathing bath 1 can be folded as it is without removing the metal fitting for attaching the winch. This is because, when the bath 1 is folded, the folding legs 4 and 4 protrude outward from the edge of the frame-like frame. This is because they do not touch the floor and do not break.
[0021]
In addition, the bathing bath of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the bath, the frame-shaped frame, the supporting mode of the bathtub, the folding leg, the connecting member, the pushing member, and the like are appropriately selected within the scope of the present invention. It can be changed. For example, in the configuration in which the frame-shaped frame can be folded in a mountain shape at the center, the folding fulcrum of the frame-shaped frame is provided at a lower position than the frame-shaped frame, and is provided at the same level position instead of below. It can also be set as the structure of inserting a volt | bolt in the position eccentric from the folding fulcrum, and preventing a valley fold. The material of the frame-like frame is preferably anodized aluminum because it is lightweight and strong, but is not limited to this, and various metals or fiber-reinforced plastics can be suitably used.
[0022]
The raw material of the sheet material forming the bathtub is not limited to PVC, and any synthetic resin that has flexibility, water permeability and required strength can be used. Moreover, in the bathtub supporting method, not only the method using the pushing member described in the above embodiment, but also a configuration in which a locking hole, a hook, or the like is provided in the upper edge of the bathtub and locked to the frame-shaped frame. You can also. Moreover, when employ | adopting the support method demonstrated in the said embodiment, the number and arrangement | positioning of a pushing member are arbitrary, and the shape is not limited to prismatic shape. Further, in the means for fixing the pushing member to the upper edge of the bathtub, not only the configuration of inserting the pushing member into the tubular portion but also the pushing member is applied to the upper edge of the bathtub as shown in FIG. It can also be set as the structure which winds to the bathtub outer side centering on, and pushes and inserts the pushing-in member which wound the bathtub upper edge into the groove-shaped part.
[0023]
Further, the folding leg may be four single pipes, and a string member, a plate member, or the like can be used as a connecting member for connecting them. Furthermore, as a configuration for preventing the folding leg from pivoting inward from the hanging position, a configuration in which a triangular stopper piece is provided between the folding leg and the frame-like frame may be employed.
[0024]
In addition, in the configuration that allows the bathtub to be folded while attached to the frame-like frame, in addition to the configuration in which the notch is provided in the center of the upper edge of the bathtub, the sheet is left in an accordion-like manner at the location, or the location It is good also as a structure which prevents the tearing at the time of folding by providing stretchability.
[0025]
【The invention's effect】
According to the folding bath of claim 1, since the frame-like frame that supports the bathtub formed of the sheet material is formed to be foldable into a mountain shape at the center, the time and labor required for carrying in can be reduced. It can be reduced and saves storage space if it is stored in a folded state. In addition, since the folding fulcrum of the frame-shaped frame is provided at a position below the frame-shaped frame, the frame-shaped frame can be folded without forming a stepped portion or a seam, and a bathtub is attached to the frame-shaped frame. Can be folded while attached.
Further, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the folding bath of the second aspect can easily attach and detach the bathtub to the frame-like frame without using a tool or the like. Folding bathing bath of claim 3 further has, since the self-sustaining by implantation folding The MV projecting outwardly from the edge of the frame-shaped frame, in addition to the effect of claim 1 or 2, the frame The edge of the frame does not hurt. In particular, when accessories such as a winch for raising and lowering a care receiver and its mounting bracket are provided at the end of the frame-like frame, the accessories can be folded up without being removed. In addition to the effect of the third aspect , the folding bath according to the fourth aspect does not require labor since the folding leg opens to the retracted position in conjunction with the folding of the frame-like frame.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an exploded explanatory view of a folding bath according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a central portion of the frame-like frame in FIG.
FIG. 3 (a) is an explanatory view of a folding bath according to the present invention.
(B) It is the sectional view on the AA line in (a).
(C) It is explanatory drawing which shows other embodiment of this invention.
4 (a) is an explanatory view showing a usage state of the folding bath shown in FIG. 3 (a). FIG.
(B) It is explanatory drawing which shows the state in the middle of folding the foldable bathing bath shown to Fig.3 (a).
(C) It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which folded the folding bath shown in Fig.3 (a) completely, and was made to stand like a stepladder.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 .... Folding bath, 2 .... tub, 2a .... Cylindrical part 3 .... Frame frame 4 .... Folding legs 5, ... Connector, 6 .... Horizontal axis (folding fulcrum), 7 .. Buckle, 8 .. Groove-shaped part, 9 a .. Square columnar pushing member, 9 b .. Quarter-circle pushing member, 10 .. Fastener, 11 .. Stopper, 12 .. Protrusion, 13.

Claims (4)

A frame-shaped frame with a folding leg that holds the bathtub in a bowl shape by supporting the outer edge of the bathtub in a shape along the outer periphery of the bathtub upper surface, and a horizontally long bathtub formed in a bowl shape with a sheet material A bathing bath consisting of
A lower position than the frame-like frame in the long-side direction center of the frame-like frame, provided with a folding fulcrum for folding the frame-shaped frame in Yamagata, the longitudinal center of the tub upper edge, wearing the bathtub A folding bath provided with notches that allow the frame-like frame to be folded in a state, and further provided with fasteners that can close both edges of the notches .   A groove-shaped portion is continuously or intermittently provided along the frame-shaped frame on the upper surface of the frame-shaped frame, and a plurality of pushing members whose cross sections are formed to be approximately the same size as the groove-shaped portion are provided in the groove-shaped portion. The foldable bathing bath according to claim 1, wherein the outer edge of the bathtub is supported by being pushed in and inserted in a state of being fixed to the upper edge of the bathtub. Folding legs are attached to both sides in the longitudinal direction of the frame-like frame at a position inward of the length shorter than the length of the legs from the edge, and a hanging position that protrudes downward and a retracted position that is folded to the longitudinal end side The folding bath as claimed in claim 1 or 2 , wherein the folding leg is provided with a locking means at least in a suspended position. The folding bath according to claim 3 , wherein the locking means is a connecting member that can be folded in a mountain shape following the folding operation of the frame-shaped frame and that connects the folding legs to prevent the opening leg operation.

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