JPH0636484U - Auxiliary device for bathing - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] A person with a weak muscle such as a physically handicapped person or an elderly person can easily and safely take a bath, and the bathing auxiliary device is not likely to hit the body or interfere with cleaning. I will provide a. [Structure] Since a grip bar 4 is provided which can be stored in a recess 3 provided on a wall surface 2 and can be pulled out above the bathtub 1, the gripbar 4 can be placed above the bathtub 1 when necessary. You can use it by pulling it out to
The grip bar 4 can be stored in the recess 3 except when necessary. Further, in the bathing auxiliary device according to claim 2 of the present invention, the lid 6 pivotably attached to the opening 5 of the recess 3 capable of accommodating the fixture 10 and the recess 6 when the lid 6 is raised. The grip bar 4 attached to the lid 6 so as to be located in the place 3
Since it is provided with the holding tool 7 that holds the lid 6 in the upright state, the equipment 10 such as a bathing tool and a cleaning tool can be stored in the recess 3.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a bathing auxiliary device particularly suitable for bathing by persons with disabilities, the elderly and the like.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 For persons with weak muscles such as physically handicapped persons and the elderly, it is very difficult and dangerous to take a bathing action (cross the side wall 8 of the bathtub 1, sit down slowly, stand up, etc.). . Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a bathing auxiliary device in which a grip bar 4 is fixed to the wall surface 2 adjacent to the bathtub 1 or the flange 9 of the bathtub 1 is known. You can take a bath while holding your hand and supporting your body.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, in the above-mentioned conventional technique, since the grip bar 4 is fixed to the wall surface 2 adjacent to the bathtub 1 or the flange 9 of the bathtub 1, the grip bar 4 is projected into the bathroom even when it is not needed, and the body is hit. It is dangerous. Also, it is an obstacle for cleaning.

Therefore, the present invention was devised to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, the problem is to easily and safely, even for persons with weak muscles such as physically handicapped persons and elderly persons. It is an object of the present invention to provide a bathing auxiliary device which is capable of bathing and which is less likely to hit the body or hinder cleaning.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The bathing auxiliary device according to claim 1 of the present invention is a bathing auxiliary device provided in the vicinity of the bathtub 1, the bathing auxiliary device being housed in a recess 3 provided in a wall surface 2 and above the bathtub 1. It is characterized by comprising a grip bar 4 which can be pulled out.

Further, in the bathing auxiliary device according to claim 2 of the present invention, in the bathing auxiliary device according to claim 1, the bathing auxiliary device is pivotable in the opening 5 of the recess 3 in which the equipment can be stored. A lid 6 to be worn, a grip bar 4 attached to the lid 6 so as to be located in the recess 3 when the lid 6 is erected, and a holder 7 that holds the erected state of the lid 6. It is what

Note that the equipment 10 includes bathing tools such as soap and shampoo, cleaning tools such as detergents and brushes, and the like.

[0008]

[Action]

 The bathing auxiliary device according to claim 1 of the present invention is necessary because it is provided with a grip bar 4 which is provided in a recess 3 provided in a wall surface 2 so as to be retractable and which can be pulled out above the bathtub 1. At any time, the grip bar 4 can be pulled out and used above the bathtub 1, and the grip bar 4 can be stored in the recess 3 except when necessary.

In addition, in the bathing auxiliary device according to the second aspect of the present invention, the lid 6 pivotably attached to the opening 5 of the recess 3 capable of accommodating the fixture 10 and the lid 6 in a retractable manner. Since the grip bar 4 is attached to the lid 6 so as to be positioned in the recess 3 when standing up, and the holding tool 7 that holds the standing state of the lid 6, the bathing tool, the cleaning tool in the recess 3 are provided. It is possible to store equipment 10 such as.

[0010]

【Example】

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

The bathing auxiliary device shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 is a bathing auxiliary device provided in the vicinity of the bathtub 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is provided on the wall surface 2. It is characterized in that it is provided with a grip bar 4 which is provided so as to be retractable in the recess 3 and can be pulled out above the bathtub 1.

The recess 3 is formed on the wall surface 2 in the vicinity of the bath 1, and has a pair of insertion holes 11 which are formed at substantially the same height and are spaced apart from each other by a certain distance, and the pair of insertion holes. And an insertion groove 12 formed on the surface of the wall surface 2 so as to connect 11 together.

The grip bar 4 is formed by bending a stainless steel pipe into a substantially U-shape. Further, a rubber cover 14 is wound around the central grip portion 13 to prevent slipping.

In this bathing auxiliary device, both end portions of the grip bar 4 are inserted into the insertion holes 11 of the recess 3 so that they can be pulled out, and the grip portion 13 is housed in the insertion groove 12. It is a thing. The collars 15 formed at both ends of the grip bar 4 are in contact with the stoppers 16 screwed to the front surface of the insertion hole 11 to prevent the grip bar 4 from falling off. is there.

In addition, the bathing auxiliary device of FIGS. 4 and 5 is, in an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention, provided so as to be accommodated in the recess 3 provided in the wall surface 2 and above the bathtub 1. An auxiliary device for bathing, which includes a grip bar 4 that can be pulled out, and a lid 6 that is pivotally attached to an opening 5 of a recess 3 that allows the equipment 10 to be stored and that is tilted up and down. The grip bar 4 is attached to the lid 6 so as to be positioned in the recess 3 when the lid 6 is erected, and the holding tool 7 for holding the lid 6 in the erected state.

The recess 3 is formed by inserting and fixing a box 18 having an opening 5 on the front surface into a mounting hole 17 formed in the wall surface 2 near the bathtub 1, such as soap and shampoo. The equipment 10 can be placed and stored.

The lid 6 is formed so as to correspond to the opening 5 of the recess 3, and the lower ends of both end surfaces are pivotally attached to the opening 5 via hinges 19, and the lid 6 is tilted in a substantially horizontal state. It can be supported at any position. In addition, in order to facilitate opening and closing of the lid 6, the grip portion 20 is attached so as to be located inside the chamber when standing.

The grip bar 4 is formed by bending a stainless steel pipe into a substantially U shape, and is attached to the lid 6 so as to be located above the recess 3 when the lid 6 is erected. It will be.

The holder 7 has a leaf spring 21 fixed to the upper end of the recess 3 with a screw 22. The tip of the holder 7 is formed in a substantially C shape, and the grip bar 4 is locked. It can be held.

This bathing auxiliary device allows a person with a weak muscle such as a physically handicapped person or an elderly person to easily and safely take a bath, and also provides equipment such as a bathing tool and a cleaning tool in the recess 3. 10 can be stored.

[0021]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, in the bathing auxiliary device according to the first aspect of the present invention, the grip bar 4 can be pulled out and used above the bathtub 1 when needed, and the bather grips the grip bar 4. Therefore, even persons with weak muscles such as physically handicapped persons and elderly persons can take a bath easily and safely. In addition, the grip bar 4 can be stored in the recess 3 except when necessary, and the protrusion into the bath room is reduced, so that it is less likely to hit the body or hinder the cleaning.

Further, in the bathing auxiliary device according to claim 2 of the present invention, since the equipment 10 such as a bathing tool and a cleaning tool can be housed in the recess 3, the appearance design is improved and the bathroom is also improved. The inside can be widely used.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an auxiliary bathing apparatus according to an embodiment of claim 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a stored state of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a usage state of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a bathing auxiliary device according to an embodiment of claim 2 of the present invention.

5 is a cross-sectional view showing the stored state of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a bathing auxiliary device which is a conventional example of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a bathing auxiliary device which is another conventional example of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Bathtub 2 Wall surface 3 Recess 4 Grip bar 5 Opening 6 Lid 7 Holder

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A gripping bar 4 which is a bathing auxiliary device provided in the vicinity of a bathtub 1 and which is stored in a recess 3 provided in a wall surface 2 and can be pulled out above the bathtub 1. A bathing auxiliary device characterized by being provided. 2. A lid 6 pivotably attached to an opening 5 of a recess 3 for accommodating equipment, and a lid 6 attached to the lid 6 so as to be located in the recess 3 when the lid 6 stands up. The bathing auxiliary device according to claim 1, comprising a grip bar (4) and a holder (7) for holding the lid (6) in an upright state.