Shower handle device capable of being used as stool

Abstract

The present technology relates to a shower handle device which can provide convenience to a guardian while ensuring the safety of an infant, especially when the guardian takes a shower or the like for the infant, and more specifically, the shower handle device comprises: a support part for supporting the infant; a lower body support that supports the lower body of the user in such a manner that water can be drained and that the lower body does not slide on the floor, and that the lower body support is separably coupled to the stool; and a handle part which supports the upper body of the user, is coupled to the support part in a height-adjustable and rotatable manner, and is detachably coupled to the outer surface of the handle part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a shower handle device, particularly for infants and young children. When a guardian showers the infant or young child, the shower handle device can ensure the safety of the infant or young child while providing convenience for the guardian. Background Art

[0002] Generally, infants under 24 months old need to be bathed frequently because they are prone to skin stains, miliaria, eczema, etc. due to frequent urination and defecation, sweating, etc.

[0003] However, infants and young children often move around or are unable to support themselves during bathing, so bathing infants and young children regularly presents many difficulties.

[0004] In particular, when washing the hair of infants, they need to be held by hands and made to lie back to wash their hair, while for older infants, they are usually made to squat and lower their heads before washing their hair.

[0005] Furthermore, when washing an infant's hair while holding the infant with both hands, one hand is required to hold the infant while the other hand is used to wash the infant's hair, which requires a lot of effort and causes pain in the arms.

[0006] In addition, a commercially available infant bathtub has been developed that includes a seat plate for infants to lie down and bathe.

[0007] However, although the above-mentioned infant bathtub allows the infant to lie in the bathtub and wash the chest, arms and legs without any effort, in order to wash the back or buttocks, the infant needs to be helped to sit up and then pulled forward or lifted up for washing. Therefore, the guardian cannot use both hands freely, which brings many difficulties to the infant's bathing.

[0008] Prior art literature

[0009] Patent Literature

[0010] (Patent Document 0001) Korean Patent Publication No. 2011-0008376 (Published on January 27, 2011)

[0011] (Patent Document 0002) Korean Patent Publication No. 2011-0087992 (Published on August 3, 2011)

[0012] (Patent Document 0003) Korean Utility Model No. 0309111 (Announcement Date: March 29, 2003)

[0013] (Patent Document 0004) Korean Patent Publication No. 2016-0143454 (Published on December 14, 2016) Summary of the Invention

[0014] Technical Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0015] In order to solve the above-mentioned traditional problems, the present invention aims to provide a shower handle device, which can be adjusted in height according to the sitting height of the infant, so that the guardian can easily use both hands to wash the infant's back or buttocks while the infant is sitting, and can also improve drainage and prevent slipping.

[0016] Technical Solution

[0017] As a means for solving the above-mentioned conventional problems, a shower handle device that can be used as a stool according to the present invention includes: a support portion 100 that supports the user's lower body in a manner that allows drainage and prevents sliding on the ground, and is detachably coupled to the stool 10; and a handle portion 200 that supports the user's upper body and is rotatably coupled to the support portion 100 in a height-adjustable manner, and a shower head 20 is detachably coupled to the outer surface of the handle portion 200.

[0018] In addition, preferably, the support part 100 includes: a support body 110, a plurality of anti-slip pads 111 are provided on the lower surface of the support body 110, and a pedal body 112 is provided on the upper surface of the support body 110; a column 120, which is protrudingly formed at the upper rear of the support body 110 and for the handle part 200 to be inserted in a manner that can adjust the height; and a fixing member 130, which is provided on the outer surface of the column 120 in a manner that can elastically recover and is used to fix the height of the handle part 200, wherein the height of the handle part 200 is the height after the fixing member 130 and the handle part 200 inserted in the column 120 are adjusted in stages, and a guide groove 121 is formed on the inner surface of the column 120, and the guide groove 121 allows the handle part 200 to slide in the inserted state and allows the handle part 200 to rotate in a manner that will not detach from the upper part of the column 120.

[0019] In addition, preferably, the outer surface of the pedal body 112 is also formed with: a plurality of drainage holes 113 connected to the lower surface of the support body 110, a plurality of stool grooves 114 combined with the stool 10, and at least one of a plurality of anti-slip protrusions 115 formed in a protruding manner, and the pedal body 112 is arranged on the support body 110 in a manner having a specified inclination.

[0020] In addition, preferably, extension portions 116 for preventing the shower handle device from falling over are further formed on both sides of the support body 110 .

[0021] Furthermore, the handle portion 200 preferably includes an insert 210 inserted into the support portion 100 in a height-adjustable and rotatable manner, and a pair of annular arm supports 220 disposed on the upper portion of the insert 210. A cutout 221 is formed in the arm supports 220 to allow a user to enter and exit the arm supports 220. The pair of arm supports 220 are tilted downward at a predetermined angle.

[0022] In addition, preferably, at least one of a bracket ring 222 for placing the shower head 20 or a silicone ring 223 for preventing the user's skin tissue from being damaged by the arm support 220 is provided on the outer surface of the insert 210 or the arm support 220 .

[0023] In addition, preferably, rotating shafts 211 are formed on both sides of the lower portion of the insert 210 , and the rotating shafts 211 allow the insert 210 to be slidably inserted into the support portion 100 and allow the insert 210 to rotate without being separated from the support portion 100 .

[0024] Beneficial effects

[0025] According to the present invention, unlike conventional devices, there is an effect that the height of the handle portion can be adjusted in stages according to the body structure of a shower person (ie, a user).

[0026] Furthermore, unlike conventional devices, the shower head can be placed by a bracket ring formed on the back of the handle portion, so that the guardian can shower the user with both hands free.

[0027] Furthermore, unlike conventional devices, a stool can be additionally mounted on the support body and used according to the user's age or body structure, and improved drainage and slip prevention can be achieved, thereby ensuring safety when showering. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a shower handle device capable of being used as a stool according to the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A plan perspective view of the support portion.

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Bottom perspective view.

[0031] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged view of the guide groove.

[0032] Figure 5 It shows Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a fixing member.

[0033] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Front view of the handle.

[0034] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Top view of the handle.

[0035] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Rear view of the handle.

[0036] Figure 9 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating adjustment of the height of a handle portion of a shower handle device that can be used as a stool according to the present invention.

[0037] Figure 10 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a shower handle device that can be used as a stool according to the present invention, in which the handle portion is folded.

[0038] Figure 11 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a shower handle device capable of being used as a stool according to the present invention, in which a stool is provided.

[0039] Description of Reference Signs

[0040] 1: A shower handle device capable of being used as a stool according to the present invention;

[0041] 100: support part;

[0042] 110: support body;

[0043] 111: Anti-slip mat;

[0044] 112: pedal body;

[0045] 113: Drain hole;

[0046] 114: stool slot;

[0047] 115: Anti-slip protrusion;

[0048] 116: extension;

[0049] 120: column;

[0050] 121: guide slot;

[0051] 122: flange portion;

[0052] 130: fixing parts;

[0053] 131: switch;

[0054] 132: moving parts;

[0055] 133: guide member;

[0056] 134: elastic member;

[0057] 200: handle part;

[0058] 210: insert;

[0059] 211: Rotation axis;

[0060] 212: adjustment hole;

[0061] 220: Armrest;

[0062] 221: incision;

[0063] 222: bracket ring;

[0064] 223: Silicone ring;

[0065] 10: stool;

[0066] 20: Shower head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0067] Below, various embodiments will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various modifications may be made to the embodiments described in this specification. Specific embodiments will be described in the accompanying drawings and explained in detail in the detailed description. However, the specific embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are only provided to facilitate understanding of the various embodiments. Therefore, the technical concepts are not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings and should be understood to include all equivalents or alternatives within the scope of the invention and the technical scope.

[0068] Terms including ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited to the above terms. The terms are only used to distinguish one component from another.

[0069] In this specification, terms such as "including" or "having" should be understood as specifying the presence of a feature, number, step, action, constituent element, component, or combination thereof described in the specification, and do not preclude the presence or additional possibility of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof. When a component is "connected" or "coupled" to another component, it should be understood that it can be directly connected or coupled to the other component, and other components may exist between the two components. Conversely, when a component is "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component, it should be understood that no other components exist between the two components.

[0070] In addition, when describing the present invention, if it is judged that the detailed description of related known functions or configurations unnecessarily obscures the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be shortened or omitted.

[0071] Hereinafter, a shower handle device capable of being used as a stool (hereinafter, simply referred to as a "shower device") according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0072] Before the description, the stool described below refers to a chair without a backrest and armrests, preferably with a plurality of drainage holes perforated in the seat portion for the lower body to sit on. In order to clearly express the main purpose of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted (refer to Figure 11 ).

[0073] First, if Figure 1 As shown, the shower device 1 according to the present invention mainly includes a support portion 100 and a handle portion 200 .

[0074] In more detail, Figures 2 to 5 As shown, as described later, the support portion 100 is configured to not only adjust the height of the handle portion 200, but also rotate and fold (folding) for easy storage, while being supported on the ground (such as a bathroom floor, etc.) without sliding, allowing the user to sit down directly to use it or sit on the stool 10 to take a shower (bath), and the support portion 100 includes a support body 110, a column 120 and a fixing member 130.

[0075] For example, the support body 110 is made of a material such as synthetic resin that is harmless to the human body and has waterproof function. It is disc-shaped as a whole and has a non-slip pad 111 made of rubber or the like on its lower surface to prevent the support body 110 from sliding on the ground.

[0076] A pedal body 112 is formed on the upper portion of the support body 110 , which is not only for the user to sit on or stand on but also can be combined with the stool 10 as needed. The pedal body 112 is made of thermoplastic material, namely thermoplastic rubber material (TPR).

[0077] At this time, preferably, in addition to the drainage hole 113 or the anti-slip pad 111, a hole is further formed on the bottom surface of the support body 110 to allow the shower device 1 of the present invention to be hung on the wall for storage in a folded state.

[0078] In addition, as shown in the figure, a pair of extensions 116 for preventing the shower device 1 from tipping over to the side may be formed on both sides of the support body 110 , and anti-slip pads 111 may be provided on the bottom surfaces of the extensions 116 .

[0079] As shown in the figure, the pedal body 112 can be formed into a groove shape according to the ergonomic design so that the user's lower body (preferably the buttocks) can sit stably, and a plurality of anti-slip protrusions 115 are formed on the upper surface of the pedal body 112 to prevent the user from slipping.

[0080] At this time, preferably, the pedal body 112 is formed to be inclined in one direction (ie, to have an inclination such that the column 120 is lifted upward) so that waste water can be naturally discharged to the ground when taking a shower.

[0081] In addition, a stool groove 114 can be formed on the outer surface of the pedal body 112 so that the stool 10 can be detachably combined, and in addition to the stool groove 114, a plurality of other drainage holes 113 connected to the drainage holes 113 formed on the bottom surface of the support body 110 can be perforated.

[0082] Wherein, as needed, the stool groove 114 can also be formed to have the function of the drainage hole 113.

[0083] In addition, the column 120 protrudes upward from the upper surface of the support body 110 so as to be liftable and rotatable to be combined with the handle part 200 described later, and the upper part of the column 120 is formed into a pipe shape with an opening of a hollow portion along the length direction for the handle part 200 to be inserted.

[0084] To this end, a pair of guide grooves 121 are formed along the length direction on the inner surface of the column 120 for sliding insertion of the rotating shaft 211 (for forming the handle part 200), and flange parts 122 are formed on the upper parts of the guide grooves 121, thereby preventing the rotating shaft 211 from detaching and allowing the handle part 200 to rotate stably.

[0085] Therefore, the handle portion 200 rises within the column 120 so that the height can be adjusted in stages according to the user's body (e.g., infants aged 6 to 24 months) for use, and the folding function achieved by rotation can provide convenience in storage or movement (see Figure 9 and Figure 10 ).

[0086] In addition, the fixing member 130 is provided on the outer surface of the column 120 so as to be able to adjust the height of the handle portion 200 inserted into the column 120 in stages.

[0087] To this end, as shown in the figure, when a pair of pushing switches 131 arranged on both sides of the fixed member 130 are pressed, the movable member 132 inserted in a manner having an inclined surface with the switch 131 is guided by the shaft-shaped guide member 133, and in this process, the elastic member 134 in the form of a coil spring contracts, and the insert 210 inserted into the inner side of the column 120 and the movable member 132 are separated from each other, so that the height of the insert 210 can be adjusted.

[0088] Thereafter, when the pressed switch 131 is released, the contracted elastic member 134 extends again. During this process, the moving member 132 advances toward and inserts the insert 210 , thereby fixing the insert 210 of which the height has been adjusted in the column 120 .

[0089] A plurality of adjustment holes 212 are formed adjacent to each other along the length direction on the outer surface of the inserting member 210 that repeatedly performs insertion and release with the moving member 132 , so that the height of the inserting member 210 can be adjusted in stages within the column 120 .

[0090] In addition, if Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the handle portion 200 is configured to be liftable and rotatable in combination with the support portion 100 so that the user can use it as an arm rest or the like to safely take a shower, and by placing the shower head 20, the guardian can use both hands to safely take a shower, and the handle portion 200 includes an insert 210 and an arm rest 220.

[0091] For example, the insert 210 is configured to be inserted into the column 120 in a liftable and rotatable manner, and the insert 210 includes a rotating shaft 211 .

[0092] The insert 210 is formed in a column shape to be inserted into the column 120 to match the shape of the hollow portion formed inside the column 120 along the length direction, and a rotating shaft 211 is protrudingly formed on the outer surface of both sides of the column 120, and the rotating shaft 211 is respectively inserted into a pair of guide grooves 121 formed on the inner surface of the column 120.

[0093] Therefore, the height of the insert 210 can be adjusted by the rotating shaft 211 inserted into the guide groove 121, so that it can be raised and lowered in stages. At the same time, when the rotating shaft 211 is suspended on the flange portion 122, the arm support 220 is folded so that the cutout portion 221 of the arm support 220 is close to the pedal body 112, thereby providing convenience in movement and storage.

[0094] At this time, preferably, a plurality of adjustment holes 212 for the movable member 132 to be inserted are formed adjacent to each other along the length direction on the outer surface of the inserting member 210 opposite to the fixing member 130 , so that the height of the inserting member 210 can be adjusted in stages.

[0095] Optionally, at least four adjustment holes 212 are formed on the outer surface of the insert 210 so that the height of the insert 210 can be adjusted in four stages.

[0096] A pair of arm supports 220 may be symmetrically provided on the upper portion of the insert 210 , and the arm supports 220 may be replaceably separated from the insert 210 for reasons such as maintenance as needed.

[0097] To this end, a pair of arm supports 220 for the user's arms to be placed can be set downward at an inclination angle of about 5 degrees to provide a stable arm support, and silicone rings 223 are respectively provided at the connection parts between the arm supports 220 and the insert 210 to prevent safety accidents such as skin pinching when the user performs the arm support.

[0098] In addition, a support ring 222 for placing the shower head 20 can be formed on the back of the insert 210 between the pair of arm supports 220. Although not shown in the figure, the support ring 222 can also be adjusted in the upward, downward, left and right directions as needed to provide convenience for showering.

[0099] On the other hand, cutouts 221 with adjustable widths are formed at the ends of the pair of arm supports 220 provided on both sides of the insert 210 so as to allow the user to roll his body into the pair of arm supports 220 according to the user's body structure or age group.

[0100] As described above, unlike conventional devices, the shower device 1 according to the present invention has the effect that the height of the handle portion 200 can be adjusted in stages according to the body structure of the showerer, ie, according to the body structure of the user.

[0101] Furthermore, unlike conventional devices, the shower head 20 can be placed by the support ring 222 formed on the back of the handle portion 200 , thereby allowing a guardian to shower the user with both hands free.

[0102] Furthermore, unlike conventional devices, the stool 10 can be additionally mounted on the support 110 and used according to the user's age or body structure, and improved drainage and slip prevention can be achieved, so that showering can be performed in a safe state.

[0103] As described above, in the present invention, specific matters such as specific constituent elements, limited embodiments and drawings are used to illustrate, but this is only provided to facilitate a more comprehensive understanding of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and ordinary technicians in the field to which the present invention belongs can make various modifications and variations from these descriptions.

[0104] Therefore, the concept of the present invention should not be limited to the embodiments described above, and all of the appended claims and their equivalents or equivalent modifications should fall within the scope of the concept of the present invention.

Claims

1. A shower handle device that can be used as a stool, characterized in that: include: A support portion (100) supports the user's lower body in a manner that allows water to drain and prevents it from sliding on the ground, and is detachably coupled to the stool (10); as well as The handle portion (200) supports the upper body of the user, and the handle portion (200) is combined with the support portion (100) in a manner that can adjust the height and can rotate, and the shower head (20) is detachably combined on the outer surface of the handle portion 200.

2. The shower handle device capable of being used as a stool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support portion (100) comprises: A support body (110), wherein a plurality of anti-slip pads (111) are provided on the lower surface of the support body (110), and a pedal body (112) is provided on the upper surface of the support body (110); a column (120) protruding from the upper rear of the support body (110) and into which the handle (200) is inserted in a height-adjustable manner; and A fixing member (130) is provided on the outer surface of the column (120) in an elastically restorable manner and is used to fix the height of the handle portion (200), wherein the height of the handle portion (200) is the height after the fixing member (130) and the handle portion (200) inserted into the column (120) are adjusted in stages. A guide groove (121) is formed on the inner surface of the column (120), and the guide groove (121) allows the handle part (200) to slide in an inserted state and allows the handle part (200) to rotate in a manner that does not separate from the upper part of the column (120).

3. The shower handle device capable of being used as a stool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of the pedal body (112) is further formed with at least one of: a plurality of drainage holes (113) communicating with the lower surface of the support body (110), a plurality of stool grooves (114) combined with the stool (10), and a plurality of anti-slip protrusions (115) formed in a protruding manner. The pedal body (112) is provided on the support body (110) in a manner having a predetermined inclination.

4. The shower handle device capable of being used as a stool according to claim 2, characterized in that: Extension portions (116) for preventing the shower handle device from tipping over are also formed on both sides of the support body (110).

5. The shower handle device capable of being used as a stool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle portion (200) comprises: an insert (210) inserted into the support portion (100) in a manner capable of adjusting height and rotating; and A pair of arm supports (220) are annular and are arranged on the upper part of the insert (210). A cutout portion (221) is formed in the arm support (220) to allow a user to enter and exit the arm support (220). The pair of arm supports (220) are tilted downward at a specified angle.

6. The shower handle device capable of being used as a stool according to claim 5, characterized in that: At least one of a support ring (222) for placing the shower head (20) or a silicone ring (223) for preventing the user's skin tissue from being damaged by the arm support (220) is also provided on the outer surface of the insert (210) or the arm support (220).

7. The shower handle device capable of being used as a stool according to claim 5, characterized in that: Rotating shafts (211) are formed on both sides of the lower portion of the insert (210), and the rotating shafts (211) allow the insert (210) to be inserted into the support portion (100) in a slidable manner and allow the insert (210) to rotate in a manner that does not separate from the support portion (100).

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