A bath for the elderly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a bathing tub suitable for old people, which comprises a tub body, a water filling faucet arranged on the tub body, a first drain opening arranged at the bottom of the tub body, a seat stool arranged in the tub body, a backrest pivotally arranged at the rear end of the seat stool and provided with an angle adjusting mechanism, a head washing basin arranged on the inner wall of the tub body and located behind the backrest, the head washing basin being provided with a spray head and a second drain opening arranged at the bottom of the head washing basin, an inlet and outlet arranged on one side of the tub body and located in front of the seat stool, a side door matched with the inlet and outlet, and a sealing structure arranged between the side door and the rim of the inlet and outlet. The utility model integrates the foot washing basin, the bathing tub and the head washing basin, solves the difficulty of foot washing, bathing and head washing for the old people, and reduces the difficulty of assisting bathing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathtub technology, specifically to a bathtub suitable for the elderly. Background Technology

[0002] As China gradually enters an aging society, the elderly, especially those with mobility and physical limitations, face numerous difficulties in washing their feet, bathing, and washing their hair. Most existing bathtub designs do not consider the specific needs of the elderly, for example: 1. Traditional bathtubs require stepping in, posing a safety hazard to elderly people with mobility issues.

[0003] 2. It lacks a multi-functional integrated design, requiring separate steps for washing feet, bathing, and washing hair, making the process cumbersome.

[0004] 3. The lack of a bathing aid design makes it inconvenient for family members to help the elderly wash their hair. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model proposes a bathtub suitable for the elderly.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned technical effects, the present invention adopts the following solution: A bathtub suitable for the elderly includes: The cylinder body is equipped with a water inlet tap, and a first drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the cylinder body; The stool protrudes from the body of the cylinder; The backrest is rotatably located at the rear end of the seat, and the backrest is equipped with an angle adjustment mechanism; A shampoo basin is located on the inner wall of the tub and behind the backrest. The shampoo basin is equipped with a spray head and a second drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the shampoo basin. The inlet and outlet are located on one side of the cylinder body and in front of the seat. The inlet and outlet are equipped with side doors. One side of the side door is hinged to the cylinder body, and the side door and the edge of the inlet and outlet can be connected by a sealing structure.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the angle adjustment mechanism includes a rotating shaft and a motor. The rotating shaft is fixedly located at the lower end of the backrest and rotatably located at the rear end of the seat. One end of the rotating shaft extends out of the cylinder and is fitted with a first gear. The rotating shaft passes through the cylinder via a shaft seal structure. The motor is mounted on the outer wall of the cylinder. The output end of the motor is provided with a second gear, which meshes with the first gear.

[0008] The preferred technical solution is that the upper part of the backrest is equipped with a neck support corresponding to the shampoo basin.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the inner wall of the cylinder is provided with a handrail, which is located in front of the seat.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the edge of the inlet / outlet is provided with a step, the side door is matched and pressed against the outside of the step, the sealing structure includes a sealing strip, the sealing strip is provided on the outside of the step, and the side door can be pressed against the sealing strip.

[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects are: This utility model has a simple structure and is easy to use. After opening the side door, the elderly can enter the tub through the inlet and outlet. After closing the side door, water can be poured into the tub through the water tap. The elderly can sit on the stool to wash their feet and take a bath. In addition, by reclining the backrest, the elderly can lie on the backrest and put their head into the shampoo basin to wash their hair. This utility model integrates a foot basin, a bathtub, and a shampoo basin into one unit, solving the difficulties of washing feet, taking a bath, and washing hair for the elderly and reducing the difficulty of bathing. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Another perspective structural diagram.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the side door in the open state of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the side door open and the backrest reclined in this utility model.

[0016] Attached reference numerals: 1. Cylinder body; 2. Water inlet faucet; 3. Stool; 4. Backrest; 5. Washbasin; 6. Shower head; 7. Inlet / outlet; 8. Side door; 9. First drain outlet; 10. Second drain outlet; 11. Shaft; 12. First gear; 13. Second gear; 14. Motor; 15. Neck support; 16. Handrail; 17. Step; 18. Switch. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0018] A bathtub suitable for the elderly includes: a tub body 1, a seat 3, a backrest 4, a washbasin 5, and an inlet / outlet 7.

[0019] The cylinder body 1 is equipped with a water inlet faucet 2, which is connected to a hot water inlet pipe and a cold water inlet pipe according to the conventional structure used in a household bathroom. The bottom of the cylinder body 1 is provided with a first drain outlet 9, which is equipped with a conventional valve structure.

[0020] The stool 3 protrudes into the cylinder 1 and is used by the elderly to sit on to wash their feet, take a bath, and wash their hair.

[0021] The backrest 4 is rotatably mounted at the rear end of the seat 3, and the backrest 4 is equipped with an angle adjustment mechanism that can adjust the angle of the backrest 4 and recline the backrest 4. A switch 18 for the adjustment mechanism is provided on the outer wall of the cylinder.

[0022] The shampoo basin 5 is located on the inner wall of the tub 1 and behind the backrest 4. The shampoo basin 5 is equipped with a spray head 6, which is connected to a water inlet hose. The water inlet hose is connected to the hot water inlet pipe and the cold water inlet pipe through a conventional valve switch structure. The bottom of the shampoo basin 5 is provided with a second drain outlet 10, which is equipped with a conventional valve structure. When it is time to wash hair, the backrest 4 is reclined, the elderly person's head is inserted into the shampoo basin 5, and they can directly wash their hair by holding the spray head 6.

[0023] The inlet / outlet 7 is located on one side of the cylinder body 1 and in front of the seat 3. The bottom of the inlet / outlet 7 is flush with the bottom of the cylinder body 1, so that the elderly do not need to lift their legs to step over it, making it convenient for them to enter and exit. The inlet / outlet 7 is equipped with a side door 8. One side of the side door 8 is hinged to the cylinder body 1, and the side door 8 and the edge of the inlet / outlet 7 can be connected by a sealing structure to prevent water from flowing out of the cylinder body 1.

[0024] After opening the side door 8, the elderly person enters the tub 1 through the inlet / outlet 7. After closing the side door 8, water is poured into the tub 1 through the water inlet faucet 2. The elderly person can sit on the stool 3 to wash their feet and take a bath. In addition, the backrest 4 can be reclined, and the elderly person can lie on the backrest 4 and put their head into the shampoo basin 5 to wash their hair. This utility model integrates the foot basin, bathtub and shampoo basin 5 into one unit, solving the difficulties of washing feet, bathing and washing hair for the elderly and reducing the difficulty of bathing.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the angle adjustment mechanism includes a rotating shaft 11 and a motor 14. The motor 14 is electrically connected to a switch 18, which controls the opening and closing of the motor 14. The rotating shaft 11 is fixedly located at the lower end of the backrest 4 and rotatably located at the rear end of the seat 3. One end of the rotating shaft 11 extends out of the cylinder 1 and is fitted with a first gear 12. The rotating shaft 11 passes through the cylinder 1 via a shaft seal structure. The motor 14 is mounted on the outer wall of the cylinder 1. The output end of the motor 14 is provided with a second gear 13, which meshes with the first gear 12.

[0026] The motor 14 drives the rotating shaft 11 to rotate on the seat 3 through the meshing of the second gear 13 and the first gear 12, thereby rotating the backrest 4 to adjust the angle of the backrest 4.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the upper end of the backrest 4 is provided with a neck support 15 corresponding to the shampoo basin 5. Two insert rods are fixedly provided on the neck support 15, and the backrest 4 has two insertion holes for inserting the insert rods. When the backrest 4 is reclined for shampooing, the neck support 15 can be pulled to adjust its position to a suitable level by connecting the insert rods with the insertion holes.

[0028] When washing hair, the neck is supported by the neck support 15. When washing hair, the backrest is reclined and the neck support 15 rests on the edge of the shampoo basin 5.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, an armrest 16 is provided on the inner wall of the cylinder 1, and the armrest 16 is located in front of the seat 3.

[0030] Holding onto the handrail 16 makes it easier for the elderly to sit down and get up.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the edge of the inlet / outlet 7 is provided with a step 17, and the side door 8 is fitted and pressed against the outside of the step 17. The sealing structure includes a sealing strip, which is located on the outside of the step 17, and the side door 8 can be pressed against the sealing strip. This structure can refer to the sealing settings of refrigerator doors in the prior art.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bathtub suitable for the elderly, characterized in that, include: The cylinder (1) is provided with a water inlet tap (2) and a first drain outlet (9) is provided at the bottom of the cylinder (1). The stool (3) protrudes into the cylinder (1); The backrest (4) is rotatably located at the rear end of the seat (3), and the backrest (4) is provided with an angle adjustment mechanism; A shampoo basin (5) is located on the inner wall of the tub (1) and behind the backrest (4). The shampoo basin (5) is equipped with a spray head (6) and a second drain outlet (10) is opened at the bottom of the shampoo basin (5). The inlet and outlet (7) are located on one side of the cylinder (1) and in front of the seat (3). The inlet and outlet (7) are matched with a side door (8). One side of the side door (8) is hinged to the cylinder (1), and the side door (8) and the edge of the inlet and outlet (7) can be connected by a sealing structure.

2. The bathtub suitable for the elderly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The angle adjustment mechanism includes a rotating shaft (11) and a motor (14). The rotating shaft (11) is fixedly located at the lower end of the backrest (4) and is rotatably located at the rear end of the seat (3). One end of the rotating shaft (11) extends out of the cylinder (1) and is equipped with a first gear (12). The rotating shaft (11) passes through the cylinder (1) through a shaft seal structure. The motor (14) is installed on the outer wall of the cylinder (1). The output end of the motor (14) is provided with a second gear (13), which meshes with the first gear (12).

3. The bathtub suitable for the elderly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the backrest (4) is provided with a neck support (15) corresponding to the shampoo basin (5).

4. The bathtub suitable for the elderly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cylinder body (1) has an armrest (16) on its inner wall, and the armrest (16) is located in front of the stool (3).

5. The bathtub suitable for the elderly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The edge of the inlet / outlet (7) is provided with a step (17), and the side door (8) is matched and pressed against the outside of the step (17). The sealing structure includes a sealing strip, which is located on the outside of the step (17). The side door (8) can be pressed against the sealing strip.

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