JPH10201657A - Bathroom - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] In a conventional bathroom, there are many operations of standing up and sitting in the bathroom, and thus there is a risk of slipping and falling. A bathtub having a step portion protruding in a longitudinal direction of a bathtub and being formed higher than a bottom surface of the bathtub, and being formed adjacent to the step portion and higher than the step portion, and sitting thereon. Provided is a bathroom including a stool for washing and shampooing, and a faucet operating unit provided at a distance that can be operated while sitting on the stool.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a compact bathroom that can be safely bathed, and in particular, those who need assistance such as the elderly, the physically handicapped, pregnant women, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "helpers required"). The present invention relates to a bathroom which is safe and easy to take a bath.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional bathroom has problems associated with standing operation, such as slipping in a bathtub or a washing place, and a risk of falling due to a step at an entrance. Further, in general, a bathroom is allocated a space for a washing place, and it is inevitably widened, so that the layout of the bathroom tends to be restricted.

In order to solve such a problem, Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No.
Japanese Patent No. 28335 discloses a bath tub, a step formed on one side of the bath tub slightly higher than a bottom surface of the bath tub, and provided in a longitudinal direction, and a step connected to the step in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the bath tub. There is disclosed a bathroom comprising a stool portion provided and formed at substantially the same height as the tub wall of the bathtub, and a washing place continuously provided in a direction perpendicular to a surface of the stool portion with respect to the step portion.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional bathroom, when sinking the body from the stool to the bathtub,
I had to stand once on the steps, rotate my body, and sink. During this time, there is a danger of slipping or falling because the movement or movement of standing up or sitting is involved.

[0005] Further, since the step portion and the washing tub for washing the hair are provided in the longitudinal direction of the bathtub, the structure becomes considerably long, and the bathroom needs a certain size. Further, when the longitudinal direction of the bathtub is shortened, the bather feels cramped during bathing and cannot bathe comfortably.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems. The object of the present invention is to avoid the danger of slipping and falling, to be safe for a person who needs assistance, and to clean a body and a hair. It is an object of the present invention to provide a bathroom with a minimum location and a bathroom that does not feel cramped during bathing.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathroom having a bath tub having a step portion that is protruded in a longitudinal direction of the bath tub and is formed higher than a bottom surface of the bath tub. A step portion adjacent to the step portion and formed higher than the step portion, and a stool portion for stool washing and hair washing, and an operation portion of a faucet provided at a distance that can be operated while sitting on the stool portion. Consists of

[0008] Here, it is preferable to apply a non-slip process provided with, for example, a projection to prevent the helper from slipping on the bottom surface of the bathtub. The shape of the bathtub other than the step portion is not particularly limited. It may be rectangular, elliptical, or trapezoidal. The step portion is an intermediate portion provided between the stool and the bathtub so that the user can move from the stool to the bathtub without standing. The step portion forms a part of the bathtub and is provided in the longitudinal direction so as to protrude outward when viewed from inside the bathtub. In addition, the height of the step portion is an intermediate height between the height of the seat portion and the bottom of the bathtub, and in order to reduce the burden of operation when moving,
Preferably it is 18 cm to 28 cm from the bottom of the bathtub, more preferably 21 cm to 25 cm. Further, it is preferable that the step portion has a sufficient area for sitting down so that the user can move with ease.

[0009] The stool is for washing the body and washing hair while sitting on the stool, and preferably has a sufficient area to allow the stool to be seated. The stool is preferably provided as close as possible to the entrance so that the movement required to enter and exit the bathroom is minimized. The height of the stool is higher than the height of the step, and is preferably
cm to 28 cm, more preferably 21 cm to 25 cm. When washing or washing hair, it is recommended to provide a drain between the stool and the step, or to separate the stool from the tub with a shower curtain so that hot water and foam do not enter the tub. preferable.

The operation section of the faucet is used for adjusting and switching the amount of hot water and the temperature of the hot water such as a faucet or a shower. Here, a shower head with an integrated operation unit is also included in the faucet operation unit. The faucet is for supplying hot water used for washing and washing hair, and there are a mixed faucet type in which hot water of a suitable temperature is discharged and a separate type in which hot water and water are separately supplied. The faucet is installed on a bathroom wall, a counter, or the like, and may be provided together with a shower head or the like. When washing the body or washing hair, put a shampoo or soap on the counter,
It is a stand for installing the above-mentioned faucet and the like.

The distance that can be operated while sitting on the stool is the distance that the hand can reach the operation unit of the faucet without bending the waist too much. The linear distance to is preferably about 35 cm to 60 cm. Even when a shower is used, it is preferable that the locking position of the shower head be within the above-mentioned range, because it is a position where it can be easily reached while sitting on the stool and is not in the way.

If the distance is less than 35 cm, a part of the body such as the knee may hit the faucet or the operating part of the faucet, which is not preferable. If the distance is more than 60 cm, it will not reach even if you reach for your hand, and you will have to stand up, or you will have to take it with your waist in a waisted state. In addition, it is preferable to provide a handrail at an appropriate position in the bathroom so that it can be easily moved.

A bathroom according to a second aspect is the bathroom according to the first aspect, wherein a distance between the stool and the operating part of the faucet is 35 cm to 60 cm.

Here, the distance between the stool and the operating part of the faucet means a linear distance from the edge of the stool to the operating part of the faucet. Next, the significance of the numerical limitation will be described. If the distance is smaller than 35 cm, the distance between a part of a body such as a knee and a faucet, a counter or the like when sitting down becomes too small. Therefore, when washing or washing hair, a faucet, a counter or the like becomes an obstacle. On the other hand, if the distance is larger than 60 cm, there is a problem that the faucet cannot be reached or the faucet can be reached only by bending the waist. That is, if the faucet is inaccessible, the user must stand up from the stool to cause a danger. Also, when the faucet can be reached at last, it is necessary to bend the hips, which is a physical burden.

A bathroom according to a third aspect is the bathroom according to the first or second aspect, wherein the backrest portion in which the short side wall surface on one side of the bathtub is inclined and the bottom surface of the bathtub on the other side are one. The bathtub comprises a footrest formed lower than the bottom of the bathtub, and a step provided on one side of the bathtub.

Here, since the short side wall surface on the side of the bathtub is inclined, the back is easily supported by the short side wall surface when leaning against the wall surface. Further, since the bottom of the bathtub on the other side is formed lower than the bottom of the bathtub on the one side, the bottom of the bathtub on the foot side when the legs are extended is deeper than the bottom of the bathtub on the backrest side. Further, the step portion and the backrest portion are adjacent to each other.

[0017]

According to the configuration of the bathroom according to the first aspect, after sitting on the stool, all bathing thereafter can be completed without standing. This will be described in detail below. By operating the operation unit of the faucet installed at a position accessible from the sitting position, you can wash and wash your hair. By washing the body and washing the hair while sitting, it is not necessary to sit and wash the body and wash the hair directly in the washing room, and the occupation area of the washing room in the bathroom can be reduced. For this reason, the bathroom can be made compact.

Next, to enter the bathtub, while sitting on the stool, rotate the body, raise the foot, climb over the edge of the tub, place both feet on the step, and shift the hips to the step once. Sit down and place your feet on the bottom of the bathtub. Next, the body is rotated while moving down to the bottom of the bathtub, and enters along the longitudinal direction of the bathtub. Also, when getting out of the bathtub, after sitting down on the step section backward, slightly lower the hips and sit down on the stool section. Then rotate your body and drop your feet in the washing area. Of course, during this time, you never have to stand, making it easier to get in and out of the bathtub. The step part can also be used as an armrest for stabilizing the posture during bathing.

Further, since the step portion is provided so as to project partly in the longitudinal direction, the bathtub does not become long in the longitudinal direction, and the bathroom is compact.

According to the configuration of the bathroom according to the second aspect, a tall person or a short person can reach the operation part of the faucet without bending or standing up. In addition, there is no possibility that the faucet and the operation part of the faucet are too close to hinder the knee or the like.

According to the configuration of the bathroom according to the third aspect, the user can take a bath in a comfortable posture by leaning on the backrest. In addition, the bottom of the bathtub in the footrest part is one step deeper, so if you lean your back and extend your legs, your knees will naturally bend. Therefore, it is possible to take a bath in a very comfortable posture. In addition, by bending the knee, the length of the bathtub can be reduced as compared with a bathtub having a constant depth. In addition, since the step portion and the backrest portion are adjacent to each other, it is possible to take a bathing posture by sliding the hips while sitting on the step portion. That is, it is not necessary to rotate the body in the middle posture or the standing posture.

[0022]

Embodiments of the present invention and comparative examples will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a top view of the bathroom of the present invention as viewed from above. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing an operation unit and a counter of a faucet in a bathroom according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing an AA section of the bathtub of FIG.

(Embodiment) An embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The size of the bathroom in Fig. 1 is 140cm x 160cm
And the area is 2.24 m ² . The length and width of the bathtub 1 excluding the step part is about 140 cm when the bathtub edge is included.
75 cm, approx. 125 cm x 6 when not including bathtub edge
0 cm. The bathtub depth is 46c on the backrest 11 side
m, 53 cm on the opposite footrest 12 side. The bathtub 1 has a cross-sectional shape as shown in FIG. 3 so that the user can take a bath in an easy posture similar to sitting on a chair,
It can be smaller than a conventional bathtub having a flat bottom surface.

A step portion 2 is provided on the longitudinal side of the bathtub so as to protrude outward from the bathtub. Step part 2 is about 40cm x 35c enough for a person to sit down
m. The height of the step portion 2 is 23 cm higher than the bottom surface on the bathtub backrest portion 11 side. An armrest 13 is provided inside the bathtub. Note that the bathroom of the embodiment is a bathroom unit in which a bathtub, a washing place, a wall, a ceiling, a faucet, a counter, and the like constituting the bathroom are manufactured in advance, and these are combined.

The stool 3 is installed in the immediate vicinity of the entrance 5 in order to minimize the walking distance from the entrance and to reduce the physical burden on the caregiver. And it has a size of about 40cm x 40cm which is enough to sit down. The height of the stool 3 from the floor of the washing room 6 is 40 cm, which is just right for a person to sit or stand up. That is, the bottom of the bathtub 1,
The step portion 2 and the stool portion 3 have a substantially stepped cross section, and the risers 21 and 22 each have a height of 23 cm.

The size of the washing area 6 is about 85 cm × 75 cm.
In addition, washing and hair washing can be performed in a posture in which the user sits on the stool 3, thereby minimizing the necessity. The operation unit 4 of the faucet and the faucet 41 are provided on the wall surface of the bathroom via a counter, and the shower head 7 is also provided therewith. In the embodiment, the distance to the operation part of the faucet is 50 cm, and the distance to the shower head 7 is 55 cm. The height of the operation part 4 of the faucet from the floor of the washing area is about 75.
cm.

As shown in FIG. 2, the counters 81, 8
2 have different heights. The lower counter 81 is 30 cm wide and 40 cm long, and has a semicircular end. The height from the floor of the washing area is 40 cm. The lower counter-81 has a structure that can be rotated and stored in a wall so as not to be in the way when wiping the body after taking a bath. Another higher counter -82
Has a width of 20 cm, a length of 75 cm, and a height from the floor of the washing room of 75 cm. The faucet 4 is provided integrally with the higher counter 82. The faucet 4 is configured such that the faucet operation unit 41 can adjust the temperature and the amount of hot water.

In addition, in order to rotate the body toward the step portion, a handrail or a handle is provided at a necessary place, and a stepless drain port 9 is provided at the entrance.

Next, regarding the distance between the seat 3 and the faucet 4,
Table 1 shows the results of comparison between the example and the comparative example. Actually, ten elderly people (60s to 80s, average height 158 cm) used the bathroom and evaluated the distance between the stool 3 and the faucet 4. The evaluation is in the following five stages,
Those having an average name score of 2.5 or more and 3.5 or less are evaluated as "O" in Table 1, and the others are evaluated as "X". 1 fairly close 2 fairly close 3 just right 4 fairly far 5 fairly far

[0030]

[Table 1]

As another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the arrangement of the seating portion is changed or the counter 8 is changed in shape.
3 is provided. The size of the bathroom is 140 cm × 160 cm as in the above-described embodiment.

[0032]

According to the configuration of the bathroom according to the first aspect, a series of bathing operations such as going into and out of the bathtub, washing the body, and washing the hair can be performed only in the sitting posture. Therefore, the danger of slipping or falling down has been reduced. Moreover, space required for bathing - by being suppressed to the minimum necessary to scan, conventional average bathroom breadth of Japan (about 3.24m ²⁾ 2.50m ² ~
It has become possible to reduce the size to 3.00 m ² . Therefore, the bathroom of the present invention can be applied to a relatively narrow space.

According to the configuration of the bathroom according to the second aspect, the distance between the stool and the faucet is kept at an appropriate distance, thereby facilitating the operation of washing the body, washing the hair, etc. while sitting.

According to the configuration of the bathroom according to the third aspect, it is possible to take a bath in a small bathroom without feeling the crampedness coming from the narrow bathtub. In addition, there is no need to rotate the body in a middle waist or a standing posture, so that a bath can be safely taken.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a top view of a bathroom of the present invention as viewed from above.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing an operation unit and a counter of a faucet in a bathroom according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing an AA section of the bathtub of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top view of another embodiment of the bathroom according to the present invention as viewed from above.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a faucet according to another embodiment of the bathroom of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathtub 11 Backrest part 12 Foot rest part 13 Armrest part 2 Step part 21, 22 Kick-up 3 Stool part 4 Water faucet 41 Operation part of faucet 5 Doorway 6 Washing place 7 Shower head 81, 82 Counter 9 Drain

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────の Continued on the front page (71) Applicant 597011658 VIA PARUTA. 22 00179 ROMA ITALLY (72) Inventor Akio Ishimoto 32 Wadai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Satoshi Furuse 1 Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture 72 (72) Inventor Luigi Bioca B.P. Parta. 22 00179 Roma Italy

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A bathtub having a step portion protruding from a longitudinal direction of a bathtub and being formed higher than a bottom surface of the bathtub, and being formed adjacent to the step portion and higher than the step portion, and seated. A bathroom comprising: a stool for washing and washing hair; and a faucet operating unit provided at a distance operable while sitting on the stool. 2. The distance between the stool and the operating part of the faucet is three.
The bathroom according to claim 1, which is 5 cm to 60 cm. 3. A backrest part in which the short side wall surface of the bathtub on one side is inclined, a footrest part in which the bottom surface of the bathtub on the other side is formed lower than the bottom surface of the bathtub on one side, 3. The bathroom according to claim 1, further comprising a step provided on a side of the bathroom.