JPH11239545A - Washbowl - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To support a body by placing an elbow at the time of sitting and using a washbowl, to operate a water faucet handle while resting the elbow and to enlarge a water storage part to be used by widening an elbow placing surface only at a part where an arm is positioned at the time of a washing action and narrowing the width of the other part around the water storage part of the washbowl. SOLUTION: In this washbowl 31 provided with a water faucet 3 behind a water storage part 32, an elbow placing part 35a is provided near the front part of the wafer storage part 32. Also, a front part upper plane 34 whose the width is gradually widened from the center to the both ends and is turned about to the width capable of stably placing an elbow or the like near both ends is provided. On the both sides of the water storage part, an elbow placing part 35b capable of mounting the elbow at the time of putting a hand on the water faucet handle 3b is provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vanity table which is easy to use for the elderly and the physically handicapped.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional vanity table, the width of a front upper flat surface 102 of a basin (counter) 101 is made uniform and narrow as shown in FIG. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 10, there is an example in which the width of the front upper flat surface 104 of the wash counter 103 is made uniform and thick. When using the basin 101 or the basin counter 103, the idea is to place the elbows to support the body, stabilize the upper body with the elbows placed, and reach the faucet provided at the back of the basin. There is nothing.

[0003]

However, when the width of both ends of the front upper flat surface 102 is narrow as in the conventional wash basin 101, the elbow is located at that part when performing hand washing or washing. The elbow could not be stably placed.
Also, the front upper flat surface 104 like the wash counter 103
If the width is uniform and thick, the basin ball 105 becomes small, making it difficult to use. Further, in the conventional wash basin, when the user sits down to wash or wash his / her hair, the positional relation is such that the faucet operating unit cannot be reached with the elbow placed on a place where the elbow can be placed. For this reason, it was not possible to use the upper body stably with the elbows placed, and the burden on the user's waist was great.
An object of the present invention is to solve those problems.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, in a washbasin having a water faucet behind a water storage portion, the width gradually increases from the center to both ends, and the width is stabilized near both ends. It is characterized by having an elbow rest on the front upper flat surface, which can be used to place an elbow or the like. Here, the basin includes a basin alone and a basin with a counter provided with a counter.

Further, in a wash basin having a faucet behind the water reservoir, an elbow rest is provided on both sides of the water reservoir so that an elbow can be placed when a hand is put on a faucet handle. I do. Here, the basin includes a basin alone and a basin with a counter provided with a counter.

Further, the front upper flat surface may be formed lower than other portions around the water storage portion.

[0007]

1 and 2 show an embodiment of the present invention.
Shown in In FIG. 1, a water reservoir 2 is formed at the center of a basin 1 formed of epoxy resin or the like, and a faucet 3 having a shower head 3a and a faucet handle 3b is provided behind the water reservoir 2. ing. Then, the shape of the front upper flat surface 4 of the basin 1 gradually increases in width from the center to both ends, and the vicinity of both ends where the elbows are located when performing hand washing or washing operation (shaded portion in FIG. 1). Has a width (5 cm) or more such that the elbow can be stably placed, and this is the elbow rest part 5. In this wash basin 1, sit down and wash basin 1
In order to operate the faucet handle 3b with the elbow resting on the elbow rest part 5 formed on the front upper flat surface 4 of the basin 1, the use of the elbow rest part 5 and the tip of the faucet handle 3b Distance 6
Is 28 cm to 36 cm, which is the range of the average value of the distance between the elbow head and the grip axis of adult men and women (including the elderly). This makes it possible to perform all operations while sitting down and washing hands or washing the floor while keeping the upper body stable with the elbows, which is very effective especially for elderly people with weak muscles. .
(FIG. 2 and FIG. 2) If the elbow rest 5 of the basin 1 is inclined downward toward the water storage 2, it is possible to wash the hands with the elbows or to operate the faucet handle 3 b. Even if the water of the hand reaches the elbow, the water enters the water reservoir 2 and does not spill out of the basin. (Fig. 2)

FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.
Note that the same reference numerals are given to the same mechanisms as those in the above-described embodiment, and description thereof is omitted. In this embodiment, the basin 1
A flat portion (cross hatch portion in FIG. 2) was provided on both sides of the inside of the water storage portion 12 so that the elbow could be placed, and the elbow rest portion 15 was formed.
The elbow rest 15 smoothly continues from the near side to the far side on both sides of the water reservoir 12 of the basin 11. In this embodiment, the elbow rest 15 is provided at a position where the elbow is located when sitting and washing hair. Also, move so that you can slide with your elbows on and you can operate the faucet handle,
Distance 6 from tip of faucet handle 3b is 28cm-36c
The elbow rest 15 is provided up to the portion where m is set. The size between the left and right elbow rests 15 of the basin 11 is 60 cm.
With this degree, the user can move the both elbows while holding both the elbows on the left and right elbow rests 15, so that the user can move the elbows in a stable posture with a balance between the left and right. Thereby, when sitting and washing the hair, all the movements can be performed while the elbow is placed and the upper body is stably supported, which is very effective especially for the elderly with weak muscles. (FIG. 4 to FIG. 4) Further, the elbow rest 15 of the basin 11 is
Since it is tilted downward toward the side, when water is used while holding the elbow, water is collected in the water storage part 12 even if water on the hand reaches the elbow and does not spill out of the basin. .

FIG. 5 shows a third embodiment of the present invention.
Note that the same reference numerals are given to the same mechanisms as those in the above-described embodiment, and description thereof is omitted. The front upper flat surface 24 of the water storage portion 22 of the basin 21 is lower than the other peripheral portion 21 of the water storage portion 22 by about 5 cm. The width of both sides of the front upper flat surface 24 is widened to form an elbow rest portion 25, and the elbow rest portion 25 is inclined toward the water storage portion 22. Therefore, all actions such as tap operation can be performed with the elbow resting on the elbow rest 25, the water falling from the hand to the elbow can be received by the water reservoir 22, and the front upper flat surface 24 is moved to other peripheral parts. 2
Since it is lower than 1, it is easy to insert a hand into the water reservoir 22. This is a very easy-to-use form for sitting and washing.

FIG. 6 shows another embodiment 4 of the present invention, and FIG. 7 shows a fifth embodiment. FIG. 6 shows a combination of the first and second embodiments. That is,
The left and right ends of the front upper flat surface 34 of the basin 31 and the basin 31
Elbow rests 35 on both sides of the inside of the water reservoir 32
a, 35b (shaded portions in FIG. 4). Therefore, this embodiment has the effects of the two embodiments described above.

FIG. 7 shows a combination of the above-described third embodiment and the embodiment of FIG. The front upper flat surface 44 of the water storage portion 42 of the basin 41 is set to be lower than the other peripheral portion 41 of the water storage portion 42 by about 5 cm. And the width | variety of both sides of the front upper surface 44 is formed wide, and it is set as the elbow rest part 45a,
Further, an elbow rest 45b is smoothly connected and extended from the elbow rest 45a toward the back of the water reservoir 42. (Cross hatch in FIG. 7) Elbow rest 45a on the near side
Reduces the inclination to the water storage part 42 side, and the elbow rest parts 3 on both sides
The slope becomes steeper toward 5b. Therefore, this embodiment is an effect of the above-described embodiment, in that hand washing / washing can be performed while the elbow is placed, hair can be washed while the elbow is placed, and it is easy to insert a hand when sitting and using. Are all combined. Moreover,
By smoothly connecting the front upper flat surface 44 to the elbow rest portions 45b on both sides of the water storage portion 42 via the front elbow rest portions 45a, all operations from hand washing / washing / washing / water faucet operation are performed. When performing continuously, the elbow can be moved so as to slide without releasing the elbow from the elbow rest surface, and the upper body can be constantly supported stably. FIG. 8 shows the operation of the basin according to the fifth embodiment.

[0012]

As described above, the present invention has the following effects by the above configuration. According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the user sits down and performs hand washing or washing, the faucet handle can be operated while the elbow is placed and the body is supported, so that it is easy to use especially for elderly people with weak muscles. In addition, around the water reservoir of the basin, use the elbow rest surface wide only in the part where the arm is located at the time of washing, and make the water reservoir large by reducing the width of the other parts. Can be.

According to the present invention, when washing hair while sitting, the faucet handle can be operated while the elbow is placed and the body is supported.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the effect that the hand is easily put out when using the basin while sitting down has the effect of the first or second aspect.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a washbasin according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a use state of the basin according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a basin according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a use state of a basin according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a washbasin according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a basin according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a basin according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a use state of a basin according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a conventional technique.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a conventional technique.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 11, 21, 31 ... basin 2, 12, 22, 32 ... water storage part 3 ... faucet 3b ... faucet handle 4, 14, 24, 34 ... front upper plane 5, 15, 25, 35 ... Elbow rest

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Mariko Wano 2-1-1 Nakajima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka Prefecture Totoki Equipment Co., Ltd. (72) Misa Chiyozaki Nakajima, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 2-1-1, Totoki Co., Ltd.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A basin having a water faucet behind a water reservoir, the width of which gradually widens from the center toward both ends, and an elbow rest is provided near the ends so that an elbow or the like can be stably placed. A wash basin characterized by being provided on a flat upper surface. 2. A wash basin having a faucet behind a water reservoir, wherein an elbow rest is provided on both sides of the water reservoir on which an elbow can be placed when a hand is put on a faucet handle. Wash basin. 3. The basin according to claim 1, wherein the front upper surface is formed lower than other portions around the water storage portion.