JPH10155861A - Bathing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bathing device, with which a physically handicapped person can easily get in/out of a bathtub in the manner of sitting on a bed, the attendance of attendant is facilitated and assembly/disassembly is facilitated, suitable for domestic attendance without requiring any wide space for storage. SOLUTION: This bathing device has a bathtub holder (a) having a base part 2 and longitudinal and lateral side face parts 3 and 4 or the like arranged on the upper surface of this base part 2 and a bathtub part (b) formed from a waterproof sheet mounted and held in this bathtub holder (a). This bathtub holder (a) has leg parts and upside and downside face parts 5a and 6a vertically dividing at least any one of longitudinal and lateral side face parts 3 and 4 or the like and the bathtub part (b) has a configuration having a bottom part to be positioned at the center in case of assembly, longitudinal and lateral bathtub side wall parts 23 and 25 or the like respectively extended on four sides of this bottom part, and fastener parts arranged on both the side parts of respective bathtub side wall parts.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a bathing device,
More specifically, the present invention relates to a bathing apparatus that enables a person with a physical disability, who can easily assemble and disassemble and has difficulty walking or maintaining a standing position, to easily enter and exit a bathtub.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, various nursing care devices for nursing a disabled person or a bedridden elderly person have been developed. However, a bathing device that can be easily used by physically handicapped persons has not been developed yet. The inability of a physically handicapped person to enter and exit the bathtub on their own is due to their inability to cross the edge of the bathtub. Conventionally,
As a method for allowing a physically handicapped person who cannot enter or leave the bathtub by himself to take a simple bath at home, first, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 7-149495, 6-225919, and 6-29. JP-A-134008, JP-A-6-134019, JP-A-6-296648, JP-A-6-296649
Gazette, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 55-116633, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 59-116633
JP-A-22137, JP-A-59-188422, JP-A-63-88188, and 63-1000
No. 30, JP-A-63-189235, Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 2-
There is a method in which a physically handicapped person is put on an elevator disclosed in, for example, JP-A-123230 and put in and out of an existing bathtub.
Secondly, there is a method using a foldable bathtub in which several air chambers are stacked to form a bathtub as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-237970. Third, there is a conventional method in which a caregiver carries a physically handicapped person into and out of an existing bathtub.

[0003]

However, the above-mentioned conventional bathing apparatus has the following problems. Among the methods described in the prior art, the method using the first elevator is large in size, takes up space, is expensive, and cannot be used in ordinary households. The second method of using a foldable bath tub with a number of air chambers stacked on top of one another is that the bath tub length is almost 2 meters to lay a disabled person in a bath.
It is difficult to use in a small washing room in the bathroom of ordinary households. Also,
Due to the shallowness of this kind of bathtub, bathing in a sitting position does not exceed the range of the bathtub, so that the soaking of the bath in the bathtub to the shoulders does not provide the enjoyment of relaxation. The third way for a caregiver to enter and exit a bathtub with a disabled person is because the edge of the home tub is so high that if the person has severe physical disability, Crossing the edge of a tall tub is a difficult task, and it is almost impossible to move a tub into and out of the bath without distress. In addition, since a severely disabled person is held in an unreasonable posture, a burden is applied to the lower back of the caregiver, which often causes back pain. In addition, as a problem when using the existing bathtub in the first or third method, there is a problem of contamination of the bathtub and hot water, and a person with a physical disability has a source of contamination such as a pressure sore or incontinence during bathing. In the case where there is an obstacle such as a bath, the bath tub and hot water are contaminated by bathing, and the risk of infection to other people and inevitability can be avoided. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, in which a physically handicapped person can easily enter and leave a bathtub in a manner of sitting on a bed, and can easily assist a caregiver and easily assemble and disassemble. It is an object of the present invention to provide a bathing device that can be used and is suitable for home nursing that does not take up space.

[0005]

The present invention has the following arrangement to achieve the above object. The bathing apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises: a. A bottom portion, a bathtub support having front and rear left and right side portions disposed on the top surface of the bottom portion,
b. A bathtub section formed of a waterproof sheet mounted and supported in the bathtub support,
The bathtub support a has a leg portion and an upper and lower side surface portion in which at least one of the front and rear side surface portions is vertically divided, and the bathtub portion b is located at the center when assembled. And front, rear, left and right bathtub side walls extending to four sides of the bottom, and fasteners disposed on both sides of each bathtub side wall. With this configuration, the front and rear side surfaces of the bathtub support are vertically divided, and the front and rear bathtub side walls of the bathtub can adjust the height of the bathtub side walls with fasteners. It can be washed quickly with a simple operation of removing the upper side of the zipper and lowering the fastener to the height of the lower side. By arranging the front, rear, left and right side walls so as to be detachable from the bottom surface or the left and right side surfaces so as to be freely bendable from the bottom surface, it is possible to reduce the size and improve the storage and transportability. Since the bathtub is formed of a waterproof sheet, it can be folded freely and can be folded compactly, so that it is excellent in storage and transportability. Since it is used only by persons with physical disabilities, there is no risk of infection, hygiene is excellent, and there is no filth. Since the bathtub portion is a flexible sheet, it can be hung on a bathtub support, a clothesline, and a fence, so that washing and drying can be easily performed.
Further, since the bathtub portion is separated from the bathtub support, even if the bathtub portion is damaged, it is economically excellent to replace only the bathtub portion. It has the action of:

Here, the bottom portion of the bathtub support is formed by forming a channel-shaped portion on a metal plate such as a stainless steel plate or an aluminum plate having rustproofing properties, or made of metal or FRP, FRTP.
It may be formed of a box body made of a lightweight synthetic resin having excellent mechanical strength and durability and having an open lower part, or a plate of the synthetic resin. The legs of the bathtub support may be of a trapezoidal or frame-like shape adjusted to the height of the bed (30-55 cm) for the physically handicapped, or a metal or synthetic material at the bottom, underside or side of the bottom A prism or column made of resin or the like may be provided detachably or bendably. As the waterproof sheet, a flexible synthetic resin sheet such as polyolefin such as tarpaulin or polyethylene, polyamide, vinylon, polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl chloride, polyester, and polyacrylonitrile is used.
The synthetic resin sheet may be a laminate of two or more layers. The use of a waterproofing sheet containing a fungicide or a bactericide as the waterproofing agent can improve hygiene. Examples of fungicides and fungicides include halogenated phenols such as pentachlorophenol, organic mercury agents, organic tin agents, quaternary ammonium salts, chelating agents such as copper-chelates and tin-chelates, Cu-Zn, Mg-Z
Hydroxides and oxides of composite metals such as n and Ca-Cu are used. In particular, hygiene can be improved by performing mold prevention, antibacterial treatment and processing (coating, kneading, lamination of a fungicide / antibacterial agent-containing film, etc.) inside the drainage hose. Any fastener may be used as long as it is water-blocking, and specifically, Oytite (registered trademark) manufactured by YKK is preferably used.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the bathing apparatus according to the first aspect, the leg is detachably mounted to a lower portion of the bottom portion by screwing or the like. It has a configuration provided with a height adjusting portion such as an adjuster at the lower end portion so as to be foldable on a side portion. According to this configuration, since the legs of the bathtub support are detachably or foldably disposed, they take up little space when stored and are excellent in transportability. In addition, since it has a height adjustment unit, the bottom of the bathtub can be adjusted to the optimum height for people with physical disabilities, it is easy to use when using, and it does not bend over when using, so it does not take an unnatural posture Excellent in safety. It has the action of:

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the bathing apparatus according to the first or second aspect, the left and right side portions of the bathtub support are disposed on the bottom portion so as to be detachable or bendable, and the front and rear sides are provided. The left and right side surfaces have a hooked portion which is detachably hooked at a hooking portion formed on each of the front and rear sides of the left and right side surface portions. With this configuration, the left and right side portions of the bathtub support are detachably or bendably disposed on the lower surface, lower portion, or side portions of the bottom portion. Is also excellent. In addition, since the front and rear side portions are hung on the outer sides of the left and right side portions by the hook portions, assembling and disassembly of the bathtub support can be extremely easily performed, and when cleaning a person with a limb disability, Since the height of the front and rear side portions is reduced to approximately half just by releasing the upper half of the front and rear side portions, the caregiver can easily clean, and thus can wash every corner of the body of the physically handicapped person. Also, after washing, hook the front and rear side parts on the left and right side parts and pull up the zipper chuck on the front and rear wall parts of the bathtub part, the bathtub becomes deep, so you can supply hot water to the shoulders of people with physical disabilities, People with physical disabilities can relax by immersing in hot water up to their shoulders. Further, since the left and right side portions are firmly hooked by the hooking portions of the front and rear side portions, the bathtub support can be bathed without giving a strong sense of uneasiness. It has the action of:

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathing apparatus according to the third aspect, wherein the front and rear side portions have a lower portion of the upper side portion and a fitting means formed at an upper portion of the lower side portion. ,
It has the structure provided with the above-mentioned catching part in the above-mentioned lower side part. With this configuration, the front and rear side portions of the bathtub support can be more easily attached and detached. In particular, since the upper side portion can be installed in a short time after washing a person with a limb disability, it is possible to prevent hot water cooling and prevent a cold or the like from being caught. It has the action of:

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the bathing apparatus according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the left and right side portions and / or the bottom portion of the bathtub support are made of synthetic resin or metal. A plate or a frame made of the same or a frame to which the plate is fixed. With this configuration, the strength of the bathtub support can be maintained, the weight can be reduced, and the transportability can be improved. Here, as the synthetic resin, a synthetic resin such as PE, PP, PS, PC, polyamide, polyether, or polyimide is used. In addition, it is preferable to mold with a composite resin in which glass fiber, metal fiber, carbon fiber, or the like is mixed with a synthetic resin because the thickness can be reduced and the weight can be reduced while maintaining strength. In the case of metal, the weight can be reduced by using a punching metal such as a stainless steel plate or an aluminum plate. In addition, the bottom part and the left and right side parts are formed with a metal frame,
A crosspiece may be provided for reinforcement, or the above-mentioned synthetic resin plate or thin metal plate may be fixed to the frame.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the bathing apparatus according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the bathtub portion is formed at a side portion of the bottom portion or a lower end portion of the bathtub side wall portion. It has a configuration provided with a drainage section and a flat sheet drainage hose bonded or fixed to the drainage section. With this configuration, since the drain hose is a flat sheet, the drain hose can be folded together with the bathtub, and the size can be reduced. Excellent transportability because it can be folded compactly. It has the action of: Here, it is preferable that the drain hose is formed to have a large diameter, preferably 1/10 to 1/5 of 9 of the left and right bathtub wall portions. By increasing the diameter, a large amount of bathtub water can be drained at a time, and even if an emergency occurs for a physically handicapped person, it can be drained at once and drowning of the handicapped person can be prevented. Also, if a hook-shaped or string-shaped hose hook is formed at the tip of the drain hose, water can be stopped simply by hooking the drain hose with the hose hook on the left and right side parts when hot water is supplied, and the hose hook is used when draining. It can be drained just by removing it.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathing apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the fastener portion is provided at both ends of the front tub side wall portion and / or the rear tub wall portion. And at least the inner side of the width of the frame at the front and rear side surfaces of the bathtub support.
With this configuration, since the fastener portion is located on the front surface of the bathtub, there is an effect that the operation of lifting and lowering the chuck can be easily performed. Note that it is desirable that the grip portion of the chuck be formed large in consideration of workability.

The bathing apparatus according to claim 8 of the present invention is the bathing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein at least the bottom of the bathtub section and the side walls of each bathtub are located on the bathtub side of the bottom. It has a configuration provided with a heat insulating portion made of a foamed resin layer or the like disposed in a sandwich shape on the outside or between the waterproof sheets. With this configuration, the heat insulation can be improved in the heat insulating portion. Further, since the heat insulating portion is formed of a foamed resin layer or the like, the feel can be improved. It has the action of: Here, as a form of the heat insulating portion, the bottom portion may be formed of one foamed resin layer, but at least the front and rear bathtub side walls of the bathtub side wall portion are the upper side surface portion and the lower side surface described in claim 4. It is preferable that the size is formed to be substantially equal to the size of the part and the free part. When washing a person with physical disabilities, if the upper side is removed, the side wall of the bathtub in contact with the upper side will bend along the lower side due to its own weight and the tension of the heat insulating part, so the side wall of the bathtub when the caregiver is washing Can be prevented from getting in the way. Also, when bathing with hot water, the free part bends along the front and rear side parts, so there is no need to lock the free part, and since the free part has a heat insulating part, it does not feel cold, Since it is soft, it is possible to improve the feel of a physically handicapped person. As a heat insulating material of the heat insulating portion, a sheet or a plate made of a foamed resin, a wooden plate or the like is suitably used. A hard foam resin plate or a wooden board is preferably used for the bottom of the bathtub, and a soft foamed resin sheet or plate is used for a bathtub side wall or a free portion extending to the bathtub side wall. Is preferred. By using a soft foamed resin sheet for the side wall of the bathtub, the bathtub can be bent freely. As the foamed resin, a closed-cell foamed resin is preferably used. This is because of excellent heat insulation. Further, as the foamed resin, PS, AS, ABS, PE, PP, PVC, P
VDC, PA, PUR, PI, PAN, PIR, etc. are used. In addition, instead of the foamed resin layer,
An air storage portion composed of a plurality of partitioned cells may be formed outside the side wall portion of each bathtub, and air may be injected into the air storage portion during use to form a heat insulating portion. As a method of disposing the heat insulating portion, an adhesive is attached to the bathtub side or outside of the waterproof sheet, or the waterproof sheet around the heat insulating portion is sandwiched between two waterproof sheets with a heat insulating material therebetween. This is done by fixing the heat insulation part.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the ninth aspect, the heat insulating portion of the bottom portion is formed of a hard foamed resin plate or a synthetic resin plate or a laminate thereof, and / or the heat insulating portion. The bottom has a concave / convex portion on the bathtub side, or the heat insulating portion of each bathtub side wall portion is formed of a soft foamed resin layer arranged in a sandwich shape between the bathtub side or outside or between the waterproof sheets. It has a configuration. With this configuration, since the heat insulating portion has a waist, it is possible to prevent a feeling of anxiety from occurring for a person with a physical disability who takes a bath. In the case where the heat insulating portion is attached to the side wall portion of the bathtub, since it can be attached later when the user uses it, a desired one can be selected and options can be expanded. When the heat insulating portion at the bottom has an uneven portion, it is possible to prevent a person with a physical disability from slipping in the bathtub.
It has the action of:

[0015] The bathing apparatus according to claim 10 of the present invention comprises:
The bathtub according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the bathtub portion is formed with a free portion extending above the bathtub side wall portion, outside each of the bathtub side wall portions, and outside the free portion. A locking portion for fixing the release portion over the upper end of each side surface of the support. With this configuration, even if the bathtub portion is formed only of a sheet of tarpaulin or the like, the bathtub portion can be fixed by the locking portion, and has an effect that it is possible to prevent the generation of discomfort during bathing. Here, a locking mechanism such as a snap is suitably used as the locking portion.

[0016] The bathing apparatus according to claim 11 of the present invention,
The configuration according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising: a drain hose loose insertion portion into which the drain hose is loosely inserted at a lower portion of any one of the front, rear, left and right side portions of the bathtub support. have. With this configuration, the drainage hose can be secured simply by loosely inserting the drainage hose into the drainage hose insertion portion, and the drainage hose can be bent to prevent an accident that drainage becomes impossible.

The bathing apparatus according to claim 12 of the present invention comprises:
12. The configuration according to claim 11, wherein the side surface portion on which the drainage hose loose insertion portion is formed includes a water stopping portion that sandwiches the drainage hose loosely inserted into the drainage hose insertion portion to stop water. have. With this configuration, it is possible to easily and reliably perform water stoppage at the time of hot water supply and drainage at the time of drainage simply by operating the water stop section. Here, as the water stopping portion, a bar is moved up and down by a link mechanism to stop the water by pressing the drainage hose and the bottom portion of the bathtub support, or a hook or a string such as a string or a chain attached to the end of the drainage hose. What stops the water by hooking the object on the frame of the bathtub support, or that stops the water by a clipping means such as a clip is used.

[0018]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1A is a plan view of a bathtub support of a bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
(B) is a left side view thereof, FIG. 2 (a) is a front view of a bathtub support of the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 (b) is a right side view thereof. FIG. 3A is a side end view of front and rear side portions of a bathtub support of the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a side end view of left and right side portions thereof. FIG. 3 (c) shows the X of FIG. 3 (a).
A cross-sectional view of the essential part _1, X ₂ in FIG. 3 (d) FIG. 3 (b)
FIG. 3E is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing a state in which front and rear side parts are hung on left and right side parts of the bathtub support, and FIG. 3F is a bottom view of the bathtub support. a bottom side perspective view of the parts, is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of X ₃ in FIG. 3 (g) Fig. 3 (f). 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a bathtub support for accommodating a bathtub in Embodiment 1; 2, a bottom portion formed of a channel steel plate and having a hole punched in a flat plate portion; Left and right side portions to which a flat plate having a hole punched in a character-shaped frame body is fixed, front and rear side portions 5, 6 are formed to be longer than the left and right side portions 3, 4 in the lateral direction, and are each vertically divided into two; 5a and 6a are upper and lower side surfaces having holes punched in a rectangular frame, 5b and 6b are lower front and rear sides having holes punched in a rectangular frame, and 7 are four corners of the bottom surface 2. A leg 7b is pivotally mounted on the shaft 7a and is disposed so as to be freely foldable. 7b is a height adjusting portion such as an adjuster which is screwed to the lower surface of the leg 7 to adjust the height. The drainage hose insertion portion formed at the center of the lower part of the A water stop bar that stops the water by sandwiching a drain hose, which will be described later, which is loosely inserted into the hose play insertion portion 8 with the bar of the frame of the right side portion 3, and 10 is a stop formed by a link mechanism that moves the water stop bar 9 up and down. It is Mizube. In FIG. 3, 3a
(4a) support legs extending at both ends of the frame body of the left and right side surface portions 3 and 4 and inserted into the side support cylinder portions at the four corners of the bottom surface portion 2;
Reference numeral 1 denotes an upper front and rear side surface portion 5a (6a) and a lower front and rear side surface portion 5b.
The locking portion protrudingly formed in (6b), 11a is a locking portion 1 whose base is fixed inside the pipe of the upper front side surface portion 5a.
Reference numeral 1 denotes a locking member, and 12 denotes a gourd-shaped locking hole formed in a pipe of the frame of the left side surface portion 3 and having a large upper portion perforated. The locking portion 11 is inserted into the locking hole portion 12 and the upper front and rear side surface portions 5a
(6a) is inserted and locked. Further, reference numeral 2a denotes a hole for fixing a side support tube portion for supporting left and right side portions formed at four corners of the bottom surface portion 2, and 2b denotes a cylindrical side support tube portion fixed to the hole 2b by welding or the like. is there.

Next, the bathtub of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 4 is a bathtub portion made of a waterproof sheet of the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, FIG. 4 (a) is a development view thereof, and FIG. 4 (b) is a perspective view showing an assembled state thereof. is there. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 20 denotes a bathtub portion made of a waterproof sheet such as tarpaulin in the first embodiment, and reference numeral 21 denotes a bathtub portion 2.
0, the bottom portion 22 and 23 are left and right bathtub side wall portions extending left and right from the bottom portion 21, and 24 and 25 are the bottom portion 21.
Bathtub side walls extending from front to back, 22a, 23
b, 24a, 25a are each free parts extending upward from each bathtub side wall, and 26 is each bathtub side wall 22, 23, 24, 2
5, a hooked portion comprising a snap button and the like disposed below the base of the free portions 22a, 23a, 24a, and 25a;
Reference numeral 7 denotes a hook portion such as a snap button disposed at a lower portion of the base of the free portion 22a, 23a, 24a, 25a from the bottom between both side portions of the bathtub side walls 22, 23, 24, 25;
Is a hooked portion which is disposed above each of the free portions 22a, 23a, 24a, 25a and is formed of a snap button or the like which is hooked to the hooking portion 26, and 27 is a bathtub side wall portion 22, 23, 24, 2.
5 from the bottom between both sides of the free parts 22a, 23a, 24
a, a water-tight fastener fixed over the base of 25a; 28, a drain formed in the lower center of the left tub side wall 22; 29, a flat water-tightly sewn or adhesively fixed to the drain 28; It is a drain hose.

The assembling method of the bathtub support and the bathtub portion of the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 configured as described above will be described below. FIG. 5 is a completed assembly view of the bathing apparatus according to the first embodiment. To assemble the bathing apparatus, first, the leg 7 is rotated from the bottom portion 2 of the bathtub support 1 with the shaft portion 7a, the leg portion 7 is pulled out and fixed with a fixing portion (not shown). The height of 7 is adjusted by the height adjusting unit 7b, and the bottom surface 2 is erected on a floor such as a bathroom. Next, the support legs 3a and 4a of the left and right side portions 3 and 4 are inserted into the side support cylinder 2b of the bottom portion 2 and the left and right side portions 3 and 4 are erected on the bottom portion 2. At this time, the left side surface portion 3 is erected so that the water stop portion 10 is on the outside. Next, the locking portion 11 on the back surface of the lower front side surface portion 5b is inserted and locked into the locking hole portion 12 of the left and right side surface portions 3 and 4. Next, the upper front side surface portion 5a is similarly locked on the lower front side surface portion 5b. Next, the locking portions 11 of the left and right side portions 3 and 4 are locked in the locking holes 12 in the same manner as the rear side portion 6 and the front side portion 5,
Assemble the bathtub support 1. Next, open the bathtub section 20,
Next, the upper and lower loops of the chucks of the fasteners 27 on both sides of the bathtub side walls 22, 23, 24 and 25 are picked up and pulled up, and it is confirmed that the fasteners 27 are securely fastened. Next, drain hose 2
9 into the drainage hose insertion section 8 and the bathtub section 20.
Into the bathtub support 1. The drain hose 29 is pulled out until the base of the drain hose 29 comes into contact with the drain hose play insertion portion 8, and the bottom 21 is spread on the upper surface of the bottom portion 2 of the bathtub support 1. To adhere. Next, the upper free parts 22a, 23
a, 24a, and 25a are each bent outwardly,
From the outside of 4, 5 and 6, each hook 26a is connected to each side 3
It is engaged with the engaging portion 26 through the punch holes 4, 5, and 6. Next, the lever of the water stopping unit 10 is lowered, and the drain hose 29 is pressed and sealed with the water stopping bar 9 to be sealed. The bathing device is completed by such a simple operation.

Next, a method of using the bathing apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a use state of the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention at the time of bathing and after bathing. FIG. 7 shows a bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the use condition at the time of washing. The case of bathing from the front side 5 will be described. The locking portion 11 of the front side portion 5 is released from the locking holes 12 of the left and right side portions 3 and 4, and is opened. Then
Hold the chuck loops of the fasteners 27 on both sides and pull down to the bottom. Next, the person with physical disabilities
Sit down. Next, the caregiver lifts the feet of the physically handicapped into the bottom 21 of the bathtub 20. Next, after the fastener portions 27 on both sides are pulled up to the height of the lower front side portion 5b, the locking portions 11 of the lower front side portion 5b are locked to the locking holes 12 of the left and right side portions 3 and 4. Next, the locking portion 11 of the upper rear side portion 6a of the rear side portion 6 is moved to the left and right side portions 3, 4.
From the locking hole 12. The caregiver then cleans the body of the disabled. At this time, in order to drain the washing water, the scale of the water stopping part 10 is raised and the water stopping bar 9 is raised, and the scale attached to the physically handicapped person and the scale attached to the inside of the bathtub part 20 are flown out of the bathtub. Next, after the upper front side surface portion 5a and the upper rear side surface portion 6a are attached with the engaging portions 11 to the engaging holes 12 of the left and right side surface portions 3 and 4, the engaging portions 26 are engaged with the engaged portions 26a. At the same time, the water stop bar 9 is lowered by the water stop unit 10 to seal the drain hose 29. Next, hot water is supplied into the bathtub section 20. After the physically handicapped person has sufficiently warmed up, the water stop bar 9 is raised through the lever of the water stop section 10 and drained from the drain hose 29. After the hot water is drained, the upper and lower front side portions 5a, 5
Remove b. Next, the caregiver holds the foot of the hind limb disabled person with the chuck of the fastener portion 27 lowered, and removes the foot from the bathtub portion 20. After opening the front tub side wall portion 24, the lower front side surface portion 5b may be hung on the left and right side portions 3 and 4 of the bathtub support 1 for washing. By doing so, it is possible to make the wastewater flow more smoothly, and it is possible to prevent the caregiver from being stained with the wash water. Further, when the bathing device from which the legs 7 are removed is installed and used on an existing bathtub, it is possible to prevent sewage washed with soap from flowing into the existing bathtub. After bathing, the bathtub section 20 is pulled up on the bathtub support 1, the chucks of the fasteners 27 are pulled down and deployed, and the bottom 21 is placed on the upper side of each side of the bathtub support 1 so as to be within the frame of the bathtub support 1. Each bathtub side wall portion hangs down on each side portion and can be drained and dried simply by spreading the tub.

As described above, the bathing apparatus according to the first embodiment has the following functions. (1) By adjusting the height of the bottom portion 2 of the bathtub support 1 by the height adjusting portion 7b of the leg portion 7 so as to be the height of the bed used by the physically handicapped, Very easily by yourself as if you were in bed
You can sit on one. (2) Since each side surface of the bathtub support 1 is firmly erected on the bottom surface portion 2, there is no fear that a person with a limb disability will feel uneasy about falling off from the side surface. (3) Since the front side part 5 and the rear side part 6 are of two-stage type, the body can be washed from both sides without moving the bathing limb, so that it can be washed in a very short time and to every corner. be able to. (4) Since the diameter of the drain hose 29 is large and the water can be easily stopped and drained by operating the lever of the water stopping part 10, the lever of the water stopping part can be used when a physically handicapped person becomes drowning during bathing. A large amount of hot water can be drained at once by just operation, and accidents can be prevented. In addition, since the washing water can be drained in a short time, it is possible to prevent persons with physical disabilities from catching a cold. (5) The upper and lower side surfaces 5a and 6a of the front and rear surfaces can be easily locked to the left and right side portions 3 and 4, and the free portions 22a, 23a, 24a and 25a of the bathtub 20 can be easily hooked, so that hot water can be easily supplied. It can prevent hot water cooling. (6) The bathtub section 20 is drawn out of the bathtub support 1 after bathing,
Open the zipper 27, and each side 3 of the bathtub support 1,
Draining and drying can be performed only by hanging down the side walls 22, 23, 24 and 25 of the bathtubs at 4, 5, and 6, respectively. Further, since the bathtub section 20 can be easily deployed, the bathtub section 20 can be spread on a floor of a bathroom, and can be easily washed with a detergent, and is excellent in hygiene and maintainability. (7) Since each of the side walls 3, 4, 5, and 6 forms a wall surface with perforated metal, even if hot water is applied to the bathtub section 20, the surroundings of the bottom of the bathtub section expand and deteriorate due to water pressure. Can be prevented. (8) If the foot is removed and installed on an existing bathtub, it can be used even if the washing area is small. (9) By setting the bottom of the bathtub to an appropriate height from the floor, the most difficult movement for the physically handicapped is eliminated from standing on the floor, and entering and leaving the bathtub by sitting down from the standing position. Can be. Since the height of the edge of the bathtub can be eliminated, a physically handicapped person can enter and exit the bathtub without barrier. (10) When a physically handicapped person with anxiety enters or leaves the bathtub, he often becomes unable to move because of the fear of falling, clinging to strong structures around the wall and faucet. Since the body 1 is ruggedly configured, a person with a physical disability can be gripped by the side frame of the bathtub support 1, and the fear can be eliminated, so that the bathing operation can be smoothly and safely performed.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention when assembly is completed.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a main part when assembling the bathtub part of the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. 40 is a bathing device according to the second embodiment, 41 is a leg formed in a cubic frame shape, 42 is an upper frame of the leg 41, 43 is a side frame of the leg 41, and 44 is a lower portion of the leg 41. The frame portion 45 is fixed to the upper frame portion 42 of the leg 41 so as not to slide on the leg 41.
A bathtub support having a bottom portion 46 mounted thereon, and 47 a bottom portion 4
F with support legs inserted into side support cylinders (not shown) of No. 6
48 is a left side portion formed of a synthetic resin plate such as RP or FRTP and a frame, and 48 is a drainage portion opened in the left side portion 47.
Reference numeral 9 denotes a front side portion formed of an upper front side portion and a lower front side portion formed by FRP or the like, a bathtub portion 50 made of canvas or the like, 51 and 52 side wall portions of front and rear bathtubs, 53 and 54. Is a left and right tub side wall, 55 is a watertight fastener provided to the bottom of the front and rear tub side walls 51, 52, leaving the free parts 51a, 52a in the inner walls of both side ends thereof, 56,
56a is a hook and a hook, 57 is a drain hose made of canvas or the like, 58 is a hose hook whose base is sewn or adhered to the tip of the drain hose 57 and whose end is formed in a hook shape, 59 Is a release portion 51a above the fastener 55,
It is a loop formed in 52a.

As described above, the bathing apparatus according to the present embodiment is configured, so that in addition to the operation obtained in the first embodiment,
It has the following action. (1) Since the fastener portion 55 is disposed inside both side ends of the front and rear bathtub side wall portions 51 and 52, the fastener portion 55 can be easily attached at the time of manufacturing, thereby improving productivity. In addition, during various operations during bathing, the fastener 55 is located on the front side, so that the chuck can be easily raised and lowered. (2) Since the loop portion 59 is provided above the fastener portion 55, when the fastener portion 55 is raised and lowered, the loop portion 5 is formed.
By holding the grip 9, the workability can be improved easily. (3) Water can be stopped simply by hanging the hose hook 58 on the upper end of the left side surface portion 47.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 10 is a front view of a main part of a front side portion of a bathtub support of a bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Reference numeral 60 denotes a front side portion of the bathtub support of the bathing apparatus according to the third embodiment, 60a denotes an upper front side portion having a bar formed in a central portion formed in a frame shape, and 60b denotes a cross shape formed in a frame shape in the center. A lower front side portion having a crosspiece,
Reference numeral 61 denotes an insertion leg portion whose base is inserted and fixed to the lower end portion of the frame of the upper front side surface portion 60a. As described above, since the front side of the bathing apparatus of the third embodiment is configured, the insertion leg 61 of the upper front side 60a is connected to the lower front side 60b.
And has an effect that the upper front side surface portion 60a can be more easily attached and detached during washing and bathing of a person with a limb disability. still,
By forming the rear side portion in the same manner as the front side portion, the cleaning operation can be performed more easily.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 11 (a) is a front view of a bathtub of a bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 4 when assembled, and FIG. 11 (b) is a right side view thereof. 70 is a bathtub part of the bathing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment, 71 is PVC, PV
The bottom part of the bathtub part 70 in which a foamed resin plate is adhered to the back surface of a waterproof sheet made of DC, PA, etc., is divided into a free portion 72a and a side wall portion, and the foamed resin plate of the heat insulating portion is outside the waterproof sheet. The right tub side wall 7 is attached to the right tub side wall 7.
The left tub side wall portion 74 formed in the same manner as 2
Is a front tub side wall portion in which the foamed resin plate of the heat insulating portion is divided into three and affixed to the outside of the waterproof sheet, and the front tub side wall portion 74 has substantially the same height as the lower front side surface portion of the bath tub support. Foamed resin plate 74a, a foamed resin plate 74b formed substantially the same width as the upper front side surface portion, and a foamed resin plate 74c formed substantially the same width as the free portion are provided on the lower and upper sides. It is attached to the waterproof sheet at a distance corresponding to the thickness of the front side. Reference numeral 75 denotes a rear tub side wall, which is formed similarly to the front tub side wall 74. Reference numeral 27 denotes a fastener portion which is the same as in the first embodiment. As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, the heat insulating property made of the foamed resin plate is provided at the bottom and the side wall of the waterproof sheet that is soft and has excellent mechanical strength, so that the heat retaining property can be improved. Moreover, when a physically handicapped person takes a bath, it is warm and has excellent feel. Also, since the front and rear tub side walls are separated from the foamed resin plate at substantially the same height as the upper and lower front side walls of the front side wall of the bathtub support, when the upper front side surface is removed, the front tub side walls are removed. The lower part of the tub remains in the bathtub support, and the upper part falls outwardly along the lower front side wall, so that there is no need to provide a hook such as a snap button, and the productivity is excellent. It has the action of: Although the foamed resin plate is used as the heat insulating portion in the fourth embodiment, a soft foamed resin sheet is stuck on the entire surface, or a waterproof sheet is formed twice, and the heat insulating portion is sandwiched inside. It may be provided.

[0027]

According to the bath apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention, the front and rear side portions of the bathtub support are divided into upper and lower portions, and the front and rear bathtub side walls of the bathtub portion are fastened by the fastener portion. Because the height can be adjusted, when washing the body, the upper side of the bathtub support is removed, and the fastener part can be quickly washed down to the height of the lower side part, so that it can be washed quickly and it is excellent in cleaning workability . By arranging the front, rear, left and right side walls so as to be detachable from the bottom surface or the left and right side surfaces so as to be freely bendable from the bottom surface, it is possible to reduce the size and improve the storage and transportability. Since the bathtub is formed of a waterproof sheet, it can be folded freely and can be folded compactly, so that it is excellent in storage and transportability. Since it is used only by persons with physical disabilities, there is no risk of infection, hygiene is excellent, and there is no filth. Since the bathtub part is a flexible sheet, it can be hung on a bathtub support, a clothesline, and a fence, so that washing and drying can be easily performed, and the hygiene is excellent. Further, since the bathtub portion is separated from the bathtub support, even if the bathtub portion is damaged, it is economically excellent to replace only the bathtub portion. In the bathing apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, since the legs of the bathtub support are detachably or foldably disposed, the bathing apparatus does not take up space at the time of storage and is transported. Also excellent in nature. In addition, since the leg is equipped with a height adjustment unit, the bottom of the bathtub can be adjusted to the optimal height for people with physical disabilities, and it is easy to use at the time of use,
Furthermore, since it does not bend in use and take an unnatural posture, the safety is excellent. In the bathing apparatus according to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect, the left and right side portions of the bathtub support are detachably or bendably disposed on the lower surface, lower portion, or side portions of the bottom portion. Because it is made, it can be stored compactly without taking up space at the time of storage, and has excellent transportability. In addition, since the front and rear side portions are hung on the outer sides of the left and right side portions by the hook portions, assembling and disassembly of the bathtub support can be extremely easily performed, and when cleaning a person with a limb disability, Since the height of the front and rear side portions is reduced to approximately half just by releasing the upper half of the front and rear side portions, the caregiver is easy to clean, has excellent workability, and can prevent the caregiver from suffering from low back pain. . In addition, since the caregiver is easy to clean, it is possible to wash every corner of the body of the physically handicapped person, and the cleanliness of the handicapped person can be improved, and the hygiene can be improved. Also, after washing, hook the upper front and rear side parts on the left and right side parts,
Just pull up the fastener chucks on the front and rear walls of the bathtub to make the bathtub deeper, so that you can supply hot water to the shoulders of people with physical disabilities. It can relieve fatigue and increase willingness to take a bath. Since the left and right side parts are firmly latched by the front and rear side part, it is possible to bathe with confidence without giving a strong sense of uncertainty of the bathtub support, and the bathing rate of people with physical disabilities Higher hygiene can be improved. The bathing apparatus according to claim 4 of the present invention has the effect of claim 3,
The front and rear side portions of the bathtub support can be easily attached and detached, and the workability is excellent. Especially after washing the physically handicapped,
Since the upper side surface can be installed in a short time, it is possible to prevent cooling of hot water and to prevent a cold or the like from being obtained, and thus it is excellent in safety. The bathing apparatus according to claim 5 of the present invention can achieve the weight reduction by maintaining the strength of the bathtub support in addition to the effect of any one of claims 1 to 4, and can improve the transportability. Can be improved. The bathing apparatus according to the sixth aspect of the present invention has the effect of any one of the first to fifth aspects, and furthermore, since the drain hose is a flat sheet, it can be folded together with the bathtub part, thereby reducing the size. Can be achieved. Excellent transportability because it can be folded compactly. In the bathing apparatus according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of any one of the first to sixth aspects, the fastener portion is located on the front surface of the bathtub, so that the chuck can be easily raised and lowered. Excellent workability. The bathing apparatus according to claim 8 of the present invention has the effect of any one of claims 1 to 7,
The heat insulation can improve the heat retention, prevent the bath water from cooling down, prevent a person with physical disabilities from catching a cold, and excel in energy saving. Further, since the heat insulating portion is formed of a foamed resin layer or the like, the feel can be improved and a comfortable feeling can be provided. According to the bath apparatus of the ninth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the eighth aspect, since the heat insulating portion has rigidity, it is possible to prevent a feeling of anxiety from occurring for a person with a physical disability who takes a bath. When attaching the heat insulation part to the bathtub side wall part,
When used by a consumer, it can be attached at home, so that the user can select a desired one and expand the options. When the heat insulating portion at the bottom has an uneven portion, it is possible to prevent a person with a physical disability from slipping in the bathtub, thereby improving safety. In the bathing apparatus according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of any one of the first to ninth aspects, even if the bathtub portion is formed only of a sheet such as tarpaulin, the bathing device is fixed by the locking portion. Since the seat is stretched, it is possible to prevent the generation of uncomfortable discomfort during bathing, thereby improving the comfort. Claim 1 of the present invention
The bathing apparatus according to claim 1, in addition to the effect of any one of claims 1 to 10, can simply secure the drainage passage by simply inserting the drainage hose into the drainage hose insertion section, and bend the drainage hose. It is possible to prevent accidents in which drainage is impossible due to accidents, and it is excellent in safety. The bathing apparatus according to claim 12 of the present invention,
In addition to the effect of claim 11, only by operating the water stop section,
Water can be easily and reliably stopped at the time of hot water supply and drainage at the time of drainage, and the operability is excellent. (1) When a physically handicapped person takes a bath by himself or when a caregiver puts a physically handicapped person into a bathtub, the edge of the bathtub can be easily moved in and out of the bathtub by lowering the edge of the bathtub. (2) By setting the height of the bathtub bottom surface to an appropriate height from the floor surface (normal bed height), the user can enter and exit the bathtub by sitting down. (3) When washing the body, keep the height of the bathtub bottom,
By keeping the bathtub edge low, the caregiver can easily wash the body of the disabled person, and the side frame can eliminate the danger and fear of the disabled person falling out of the bathtub. (4) In the event of an emergency such as a sudden change in the body condition, the drainage can be rapidly drained to empty the bath tub and facilitate emergency treatment. (5) Before bathing, keep the bathtub deep enough to soak it in the bath to the shoulders, so that people with physical disabilities can relax in Doppuri water and have fun. (7) Simple structure that is easy to disassemble, assemble and store, (8) Sanitary with easy cleaning and drying, (9) Robust and inexpensive, (10) ) Disassembled and stacked for convenient transportation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is a plan view of a bathtub support of a bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a left side view of a bathtub support of the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

2A is a front view of a bathtub support of the bathing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2B is a right side view of the bathtub support of the bathing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 (a) is a side end view of the front and rear side surfaces of the bathtub support of the bathing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. (B) The left and right side surfaces of the bathtub support of the bathing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. side end view of the part (c) 3 fragmentary cross-sectional view of X ₁ in (a) (d) 3 (b) enlarged view of X ₂ in (e) before and after the left and right sides of the tub support partial cross-sectional view showing a state in which engaging side surface portions (f) a bottom side perspective of the bottom of the tub support diagram (g) cross sectional view of the X ₃ shown in FIG. 3 (f)

FIG. 4 (a) is an exploded view of a bathtub section made of a waterproof sheet of the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. (B) An assembled state of a bathtub section formed of a waterproof sheet of the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Perspective view showing

FIG. 5 is a completed view of the bathing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a use state of the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention at the time of bathing and at the time of bathing;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a use state when the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is used to clean the body of a physically handicapped person.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention when assembly is completed.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a main part when assembling the bathtub of the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a front view of a main part of a front side portion of a bathtub support of the bathing apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

11A is a front view of the bath apparatus according to the fourth embodiment when the bathtub is assembled. FIG. 11B is a right side view of the bath apparatus according to the fourth embodiment when the bathtub is assembled.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathtub support 2 Bottom part 2a Hole 2b Side support cylinder part 3 Left side part 3a Support leg 4 Right side part 5 Front part 5a Upper front part 5b Lower front part 6 Rear part 6a Upper rear part 6b Lower rear part 7 Leg Part 7a Shaft part 7b Height adjustment part 8 Drain hose play insertion part 9 Water stop bar 10 Water stop part 11 Lock part 12 Hanging hole part 20 Bathtub part 21 Bottom 22 Left bathtub side wall part 23 Right bathtub side wall part 24 Front bathtub Side wall part 25 Rear tub side wall part 26 Hook part 26a Hook part 27 Fastener part 28 Drain part 29 Drain hose 40 Bathing apparatus in second embodiment 41 Leg 42 Upper frame 43 Side frame 44 Lower frame 45 Bath tub Support 46 Bottom part 47 Left side part 48 Drainage part 49 Front part 50 Bath tub part 51 Front tub side wall part 52 Rear tub side wall part 53 Left tub side wall part 54 Right tub side wall part 55 Fastener part 56 Hanging Stop portion 56a Locked portion 57 Drain hose 58 Hose hook 59 Loop 60 Front side portion 60a Upper front side portion 60b Lower front side portion 61 in the third embodiment 61 Insertion leg 70 Bathtub portion 71 Bottom portion 72 Right bathtub side wall portion 72a Separation part 73 Left bathtub side wall 74 Front bathtub sidewall 74a Foamed resin plate 74b Foamed resin plate 74c Foamed resin plate 75 Rear bathtub sidewall

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Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A method comprising: a. A bathtub support having a bottom portion and front, rear, left and right side portions disposed on the top surface of the bottom portion; b. A bathtub portion formed of a waterproof sheet mounted and supported in the bathtub support, wherein the bathtub support has legs, and at least one or more of the front and rear side portions are provided. An upper and lower side surface portion which is divided into upper and lower portions, wherein the bathtub portion is located at the center when assembled, a front and rear left and right bathtub side wall portions respectively extended to four sides of the bottom portion, and each of the bathtubs A bathing device, comprising: zippers disposed on both sides of the side wall. 2. The leg portion is detachably disposed at a lower portion of the bottom portion by screwing or the like, or is disposed at a lower portion or a side portion of the bottom portion so as to be freely foldable and has a height such as an adjuster at a lower end portion. The bathing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a height adjustment unit. 3. The left and right side portions of the bathtub support are detachably or flexibly disposed on the bottom portion, and the front and rear side portions are formed on respective front and rear sides of the left and right side portions. The bathing device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, further comprising a hooked portion that is detachably hooked at (1). 4. The front and rear side surface portion has a lower portion of the upper side surface portion and a fitting means formed on an upper portion of the lower side surface portion,
The bathing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the hooked portion is provided on the lower side surface portion. 5. The left and right side portions of the bathtub support and / or
5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the bottom portion is formed of a synthetic resin or metal plate, a frame, or a frame to which the plate is fixed. 6. The bathing apparatus described in 1. 6. A drain hose made of a flat sheet, wherein the bathtub portion is formed on a side portion of the bottom portion or a lower end portion of the side wall portion of the bathtub, and is fixed by adhering or engaging with the drainage portion. The bathing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: 7. The zipper portion is disposed at least inside of both ends of the front tub side wall portion and / or the rear tub wall portion within a width of a frame of front and rear side surfaces of the bathtub support. The bathing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein 8. A heat insulating part comprising a foamed resin layer or the like which is disposed in a sandwich form between the waterproof part and the bottom part of the bathtub part and at least the bottom part of the bathtub side wall side or outside or between the waterproof sheets. The bathing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the bathing apparatus is provided. 9. The heat insulating portion of the bottom portion is formed of a hard foamed resin plate or a synthetic resin plate or a laminate thereof, and / or has an uneven portion on the bottom side of the heat insulating portion on a bathtub side,
9. The bath according to claim 8, wherein the heat insulating portion of each of the side walls of the bathtub is formed of a soft foamed resin layer disposed in a sandwich shape between the bathtub side or outside or between the waterproof sheets. apparatus. 10. A free portion extending above the bathtub side wall portion of the bathtub portion, and an upper end of each side portion of the bathtub support formed outside the respective bathtub side wall portions and outside the free portion. The bathing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising: a locking portion that straddles the fixing portion to fix the releasing portion. 11. A drain hose loose insertion portion into which the drain hose is loosely inserted is provided at a lower portion of any one of the front, rear, left and right side portions of the bathtub support. The bathing apparatus according to any one of 10 above. 12. The side surface portion on which the drainage hose loose insertion portion is formed has a water stopping portion for sandwiching the drainage hose loosely inserted into the drainage hose insertion portion to stop water. The bathing apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that: