Universal supporting device for sanitary cleaning of children

Abstract

The present invention relates to a support device for children proposed in three different schemes, which can be used to enable hygienic cleaning, including private hygienic cleaning, of children from birth to about 6 years old in a convenient manner. The device may be used on / in showers, bathtubs, child-specific bathtubs, bidets, pools mounted on supports that can support the weight of the child, and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The device shown in this patent application, hereinafter referred to as "children's hygiene cleaning support device" or "device", is a child support / seat, belonging to the category of children's hygiene cleaning devices, as shown in the accompanying drawings ( Figures 1 to 6 ) to achieve children's hygienic cleaning, especially private parts cleaning. Background Art

[0002] Several support devices for children's hygiene cleaning are known, but their disadvantages are that they can only be used for babies (CN208463917U, KR101978863B1, CN208837767U, ITTO20101008A1), they are designed to be used only at the pool, and there is no adjustable version.

[0003] There is also a support device for children's hygienic cleaning, for a bidet (ITSS20120006A1), which is made of wood, but has the disadvantages that it cannot be used in a sink, bathtub or shower, etc., it does not adequately retain the child's forward sliding position, it is not fixed to prevent sliding by rotating or sliding the device forward, and there is no adjustable variant. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem solved by the present invention is to provide a support device for children's hygienic cleaning, especially for the hygienic cleaning of private parts, which can be used on horizontal or inclined surfaces of sinks, bidets, bathtubs, showers, etc. For this support device, we propose a solution that, whether adjustable or fixed, should be able to be used for most age groups that need help in this regard, up to about 6 years old, and be as safe and comfortable as possible for children and operators.

[0005] According to the proposed solution, a support device for achieving hygienic cleaning of children solves the proposed technical problem, since it consists of a bracket supported on the upper surface of a sink, bidet, etc., fixed to their taps or placed inside a sink, bidet, bathtub or shower, etc. on an adjustable support that may have suction cups to prevent the device from sliding, or installed as a transitional toilet cover. The bracket supports the two lateral support sections of the children's toilet, fixed by existing concavities against the sliding of the child when sitting on the toilet, with a backrest and a cutout on the opposite side of the backrest, which is smaller than the maximum distance between the support sections of the toilet, but sufficient to allow the hygienic cleaning of the child's private parts. The child is also supported by: a safety belt, a side bar, a support for the legs, thighs or calves.

[0006] The present invention has the following advantages:

[0007] -It is a device that supports the weight of the child, eliminating the discomfort and injury caused by adult support during daily private hygiene cleaning.

[0008] - Ensure stability and comfort for the child by means of suction cups, non-slip contact surfaces, mechanisms for fixing the tap or fixing functional accessories for fixing the device itself as a toilet cover, and by the shape of the seat, backrest, belt elements, foot supports, side bars, etc.

[0009] - In the case of an adjustable device, it can cope with a wide range of ages and weights, ensuring a long period of use.

[0010] - It can be adapted for use in a variety of ways over a sink, bidet, bathtub, shower stall, on a flat or slightly inclined surface, etc.

[0011] - In case of high fever, it can be used to support the child and immerse him in water.

[0012] - May have features that allow the private area to be washed without removing pants and socks.

[0013] -Easy to maneuver and adapt to the surface or cleaning items on which it is used.

[0014] -Mainly made of plastic, relatively easy to sterilize, transport and store.

[0015] - It can have a cover that can enclose the communication space (19), thus transforming the device into a toilet reducer. - It can have a hose that is attached to a tap to facilitate the water flow. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Next, two of the three proposed schemes for fabricating the device are presented in Figures 1 to 6 The numbered symbols in the figure are shown, and they represent:

[0017] - Figure 1 , Option 1, an upper side view of a device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the components are numbered 1 to 19.

[0018] - Figure 2 , Scheme 1, Upper side view of the device, attached to the bidet, in the use position.

[0019] - Figure 3 , Scheme 1, Upper side view of the device, attached to the pool, in use position.

[0020] - Figure 4 , Scheme 1, upper side view of the device, placed in the shower cubicle, in the use position. - Figure 5, Scheme 1, upper side view of the device, placed in the bathtub, in use position.

[0021] - Figure 6 , Option 2, an upper side view of a device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the components are numbered 1 to 20. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] As examples of implementation of the present invention, I have envisioned three solutions.

[0023] Solution 1. According to the first embodiment of the present invention, the device shown in the present patent application, hereinafter referred to as "support device for achieving hygienic cleaning of children" or "device", is a support device / seat for children, which is included in the category of devices for hygienic cleaning of infants and young children, as shown in the accompanying drawings ( Figure 6 Except for the use as recommended by the invention, it is used for infant hygiene cleaning, especially private hygiene cleaning, and when the faucet (22) ( Figure 2 ) or a faucet (22) of a sink (23), mounted on a support (24) capable of supporting the weight of a child ( Figure 3 ), located in a compartment (25) having a shower hose (26) and a floor drain (27) ( Figure 4 ), in the bathtub (28) ( Figure 5 ), etc., when all of these listed cleaning elements fall within the size range considered to be normal, the device is placed on / in a child's bathtub, a flat or inclined flexible surface on a toilet bowl (flush toilet).

[0024] The materials used to make the device must be strong and light enough, waterproof, easy to clean, leave no residue, do not scratch, and be as less toxic as possible, such as plastics, which may be food or medical products.

[0025] The descriptions presented in this patent application (including references to the drawings) are provided for guidance and are therefore non-limiting. The aspects shown in the drawings or described in detail in the text represent illustrative but non-limiting examples of construction, and in fact, the devices shown are susceptible to many changes and modifications, all of which are generally within the scope of the same concept.

[0026] Throughout this application, unless otherwise stated, Figure 1The device of the numbered parts is constructed as an assembly consisting of a flat bracket (2), the bracket having a generally oval outer contour, with a plurality of narrow slots (4), and a clamping mechanism can fix the base of the upright faucet in the narrow slots, and not only that, but also allow the device to be placed in a variety of positions for user convenience. The bracket has an inner cutout portion symmetrical about its long axis, the inner cutout portion is generally in the shape of the numeral symbol 8, and the two cutout portions spaces (16) and (3) corresponding to the upper and lower halves of the numeral symbol 8 are connected to each other through space (19). Note that the various parts shown may or may not be bonded or cast together.

[0027] The first cutout (16) is delimited laterally along the periphery of the toilet seat (1) for children relative to its long axis by two laterally symmetrical sections in the form of sections of a circular or elliptical ring (annular band) with a fixed or adjustable appropriate thickness and cross-sectional shape, and in continuation thereof, in the peripheral portion of the device, a fixed or possibly adjustable concave backrest (5) can be positioned by two lateral telescopic rods (6) or other means.

[0028] The backrest may have support arms / armrests (10) and a safety belt (9) and may have a central vertical groove (17) along its entire length in the midline so that the spinous processes of the child's spine are not compressed.

[0029] The two lateral sections of the toilet seat (1) symmetrically present a straight or relatively straight cutout (19) on their side opposite to the backrest in the central area of ​​the device, which starts from a point located on the center of the imaginary line between them towards the lateral peripheral edges of the right and left sides of these two sections of the children's toilet seat (1), so that the cutting line forms an appropriate angle, the apex of the angle is oriented towards the backrest, thus allowing the first spatial cutout (16) in the bracket (which is convenient for the operator) to communicate with the second spatial cutout (3) in the bracket through the space (19), and the remaining part for placing the child on the two toilet seat sections is as small as possible but sufficient to provide a comfortable position. In their central area, the minimum dimensions of the communication space (19) between the two cutouts (16) and (3) in the support will be smaller than the maximum internal distance between the two toilet seat sections, thus constituting a retaining element that prevents the child from sliding forward by supporting the bone contours including the upper part of the left and right femurs, the bones of the pelvis, etc., but the communication (19) will be sufficient to allow the child's private area to be washed under optimal conditions. In order to reduce the same sliding tendency, when the device is in the use position, when viewed from above, the two sections of the children's toilet seat (1) will be recessed in a vertical section passing through a vertical plane, which passes through or is parallel to its long axis, which will protrude towards the communication area (19) between the two cutout spaces (16) and (3) of the support. The distance between the two sections of the toilet seat and the angle between them can be fixed or adjustable. In the case of an adjustable variant, this will be achieved by positioning the toilet seat section relative to the support, by a common clamping and adjustment system, such as a plurality of pre-made recesses in the support, and spurs / screws on the two toilet seat sections, or another example, guides and clamping screws, with symmetrical bilateral positions relative to the centerline of the device, identified by markings or the like. The assembly consisting of the toilet seat and backrest sections is designed to support the child in appropriate positions, including an almost horizontal lying position, in the case of an adjustable backrest or the device with a fixed backrest intended for infants, and to allow easy diaper changing directly on the device, with subsequent washing of the private area. Furthermore, in the case of the device for infants, the plane of the toilet seat section can form an appropriate angle with the horizontal plane of the support to better support them.

[0030] Optionally, a cover for closing the connection (19) between the cutout space (16) and (3) can be used to transform the support device for achieving hygienic cleaning for children into a reducer (support member, coil) for a children's toilet. In addition, a hose with a quick connector or a stopper on the faucet of a sink, bidet, bathtub or shower, etc., will be able to supply water to a flusher, sprayer, etc. located on the device in the connection (19) of the cutout space (16) that is either connected to the space (3) in the case of solutions 1 and 3, or to the external space in the case of solution 2.

[0031] If the distance between the two toilet seat sections is fixed, in order to support infants or a smaller age / weight group, additional toilet seat sections (12), similar in features to those shown, of suitable dimensions, will be able to be mounted on the assembly defining the cut-out space (16), which is shown at the factory with two toilet seat sections designed for the largest age group that can use the device. The additional section (12) can have a fixed concave backrest, or it may be adjustable by means of two telescopic side bars or by other means, side supports (13), possible support arms / armrests and a safety belt, and optionally has a central vertical groove section on the midline along its entire length so that the spinous processes of the child's spine are not compressed.

[0032] The second cut-out space (3) of generally oval, diamond, etc. shape may have fixed or adjustable supports on the sides for the inner (inside) or outer sides of the thighs and / or calves, and two fixed or adjustable supports (7) for the lower portions of the child's legs, which may be located closer to or further away from the back of the device, or may be connected by a connector (15), which allows a normal sized faucet to pass and operate underneath the assembly ( Figure 2 The support and binding for the lower leg part allow washing the private area of ​​the child without removing the socks and trousers, but simply by positioning them as low as possible, below the calf, in the area of ​​the inner and outer ankles, where they will be supported by the shape of the binding and protected from splashing water. In the case where the support device for hygienic cleaning of children is intended for infants, the additional platform (20) ( Figure 6) is used to support the legs, which can be mounted at a suitable height to facilitate access for the operator and to put the baby in a comfortable position, while the backrest can be positioned approximately horizontally. This can be used in a raised position and towards the backrest to support the back of the child's calves or feet, or, in the plane of the support, in a convenient position to put the legs in a continuous position with the torso. In particular, in the area of ​​the cut-out space (3), on the outside of the support, there are grooves (4) that allow the fixing mechanism to be attached to the tap body directly or through an adjustable rod (11). The fixing mechanism has internally rubber or other material that will prevent them from sliding into a sealed position on the valve body. Thus, a good fixation of the device presented is obtained, which allows better stability in its conditions of use, for example on a bidet or sink. However, in the event of unpredictable movements, etc., one of the operator's hands must preemptively support the child.

[0033] The support has, in the lower area, rubber inserts or other non-slip material and slots for attaching a plurality of removable fixed or adjustable supports, possibly by means of suction cups (8), (18), which allow the device to be supported at an appropriate height on a flat or inclined surface, such as the bottom of a bathtub, shower, sink, bidet, etc. In addition, in its lower part, the support has regular or deformed, continuous or discontinuous, adjustable or fixed protrusions or cylindrical sections, which, when in the use position, drop below the plane thereof to prevent the device from accidentally sliding inside a sink, bidet, toilet bowl, etc., and to provide support.

[0034] When placed in a bathtub ( Figure 5 ), a device can be used to immerse a child in water of the appropriate temperature to reduce the child's temperature in an emergency until the emergency team arrives to avoid convulsions.

[0035] Solution 2. According to the second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 As shown, the device can be reduced in size and features while retaining the purpose for which it is made. The device shown by this solution is a support device for achieving child hygiene cleaning and is included in the category of child hygiene cleaning devices, such as Figure 6Use as shown for children's hygiene cleaning, especially private hygiene cleaning, on suitable surfaces, on / in a special bathtub for children, in a bidet, in a sink mounted on a support capable of supporting the weight of a child, in a cubicle shower, in a bathtub, etc., when all of these listed cleaning elements are suitable for places considered to have conventional dimensions. The materials used to make the device must be sufficiently strong and light, waterproof, easy to clean, non-residue, non-abrasive, and as toxic as possible, such as plastics, possibly medical products / foods, etc. The description shown (including references to the drawings) is provided as a guide and is therefore non-limiting. The aspects shown in the figures or described in detail in the text represent examples of illustrative but non-limiting constructions. In fact, the device shown is susceptible to many changes and modifications, all of which are within the scope of the same concept.

[0036] have Figure 6 The invention relates to an assembly consisting of a flat support having a generally oval outer contour which can be superimposed over the upper surface of a basin / bidet etc., showing a fixing mechanism for attaching the fixing mechanism directly or via a rod (11) ( Figure 1 ) attached to Figure 1 The narrow groove portion (4) of the vertical faucet body is the same as in Scheme 1. The bracket has an inner cutout portion (16), which is generally elliptical in shape, symmetrical with its long axis, and is laterally delimited by two symmetrical side sections in the form of circular or elliptical ring (ring) sections of the children's toilet seat (1), with a fixed or adjustable suitable thickness and shape in cross section, and continuously therewith, in the peripheral portion of the device, a fixed or possibly adjustable backrest (5) with an upward concave portion, which can be positioned by two lateral telescopic rods or other means, optionally with a central vertical groove portion along its entire length on the midline so as not to squeeze the spinous processes of the child's spine, optionally with arms / armrests or safety belts.

[0037] The two side sections of the toilet seat and the bracket present a straight or relatively straight cutout portion, symmetrically, on the front part of the device, opposite to the backrest, starting from a point on the imaginary midline between the two sections of the children's toilet seat (1) towards their front outer peripheral edges (right and left), so that the cutting line forms an appropriate angle, the apex of the angle is oriented towards the backrest, thereby allowing the inner cutout portion (16) to communicate with the outside of the device (19), which is convenient for the operator and the remaining space for the child is as small as possible but sufficient to provide a comfortable position.

[0038] In its central area, the minimum communicating dimension (19) of the space (16) with the outside will be smaller than the maximum internal distance between the two toilet seat sections, thus constituting a retaining element to prevent the child from sliding by supporting the skeletal contours including the upper part of the left and right femurs, the pelvis, etc., but it will be wide enough to allow hygienic cleaning of the child. In order to reduce the same sliding tendency, the two sections of the children's toilet seat (1) will have a concave shape that passes through the vertical plane in vertical section when the device is in the use position, seen from above,

[0039] This vertical plane passes through or is parallel to its long axis, which will be more obvious near the communication (19) between the cut-out space (16) and the outside. The distance between the two sections of the toilet seat and the angle between them can be fixed or adjustable. In the case of an adjustable variant, this will be achieved by positioning the toilet seat section relative to the bracket, through a common fastening and adjustment system, such as a plurality of grooves pre-made in the bracket, and corresponding protrusions / screws on the two sections of the toilet retaining member, or another example, guides and clamping screws, with symmetrical bilateral positions relative to the center line of the device, identified by markings or the like. The assembly consisting of the toilet seat and backrest sections is designed to support the child in an appropriate position, including an almost horizontal lying position, in the case of an adjustable backrest or the device has a fixed backrest intended for infants, and allows easy diaper changing directly on the device, followed by cleaning of the private area. In addition, in the case of the device for infants, the plane of the toilet seat section can form an appropriate angle with the horizontal plane of the bracket to better support them.

[0040] Optionally, a cover for closing the connection (19) between the cutout space (16) and the outside can be used to transform the support device for achieving hygienic cleaning for children into a reducer (support member, coil) for a children's toilet. In addition, a quick connector or a hose with a stopper on a faucet of a sink, bidet, bathtub or shower, etc., will be able to supply water to a flusher, sprayer, etc. located on the device in the connection (19) of the cutout space (16) that is either connected to the space (3) in the case of schemes 1 and 3, or to the external space in the case of scheme 2.

[0041] In addition, the additional platform (20) ( Figure 6 ) is used to support the legs and can be mounted at an appropriate height to facilitate operator access and position the infant in a comfortable position, while the backrest may be positioned approximately horizontally. This can be used in an elevated position (up to approximately the height of the infant's femur) and facing the back to support the back of the calf or sole of the foot, or in the plane of the support, in an appropriate position to position the legs in continuity with the torso.

[0042] If the distance between the two toilet seat sections is fixed, in order to support infants or small age / weight groups, Figure 1 An additional toilet seat section (12) of suitable dimensions will be able to be installed on the assembly which defines Figure 6 The cut-out space (16) in the toilet seat is shown as having two toilet seat sections designed for the largest age group that can use the device. Figure 1 In the embodiment, the additional section (12) may present a fixed concave backrest, or may be telescopically movable by means of two side rods or by other means. Figure 1 The side supports (13), possible support arms / armrests and safety belts in the child's back may be adjustable and optionally have a central vertical ditch in the midline along its entire length so that the spinous processes of the child's spine are not compressed.

[0043] In situations such as unpredictable movements, the operator must preventively support the child with one hand.

[0044] The stand has a rubber insert or other non-slip material on the underside area and an area for attaching a plurality of removable fixed or adjustable supports (8), with or without suction cups, which allows the device to be supported on an inclined or flat surface at an appropriate height, such as the bottom of a sink, bidet, bathtub or shower.

[0045] Furthermore, on its lower part, the support may have regular or deformed, continuous or discontinuous adjustable or fixed protrusions or cylindrical sections which, when in the use position, drop below its plane to prevent the device from accidentally sliding from inside a sink, bidet, toilet bowl, etc., and to provide support.

[0046] Solution 3. According to the third embodiment of the present invention, the flat type of solution 1 can be used as a transitional toilet seat. A support device for children's hygienic cleaning, attached to the hinged part of the toilet bowl or another part thereof, without a backrest and protruding supports for the lower part of the legs, for the inner and outer surfaces of the thighs and / or calves, or having their folded version and without protruding parts or lower side supports, but may have a hose connectable to a faucet at one end and a washer, sprayer or atomizer at the other end, the latter being fixed or movable in the connecting area (19) between the space (16) and (3).

[0047] The three solutions presented can be produced industrially, in particular from plastic or other similar materials, and sold through commodity distribution networks.

Claims

1. A support device for achieving hygienic cleaning of children including hygienic cleaning of private parts, characterized in that: The support device can be adapted to a flat or inclined surface, such as a sink, bidet, toilet bowl, bathtub, shower, child-specific bathtub, prepared surface, etc., and the support device has a child toilet retaining member (1) or two side sections of the child toilet retaining member (1), with a cutout portion (19) appropriately formed in part / in front of it to allow the operator's hand to enter from its length direction, leaving only the space required to place the child, while securing it against the child's sliding.

2. A support device for achieving hygienic cleaning of children, characterized in that: The support device comprises a bracket (2), which has a generally elliptical outer contour (Scheme 1, Scheme 3), an inner cutout portion roughly in the shape of the numeral 8, which can overlap the upper edge of a sink, bidet, etc., and can be fixed to the faucet of the sink, bidet, etc. in various positions, or supported by a removable adjustable or fixed lower support member (8), or supported by a lower cylindrical section appropriately cut out and deformed perpendicular to the bracket, when used on a flat or inclined surface (inside a sink, bidet, bathtub, shower room, etc.), wherein the peripheral area of ​​the inner cutout portion (16) of the bracket corresponding to, for example, the upper half of the numeral 8 supports the child's seat, and the second cutout portion (3) corresponding to the lower half of the numeral 8 provides space for the operator's hands and the water jet, so that private hygiene cleaning can be performed through the connecting space (19) between the two cutout portions (16) and (3) in Figure 1.

3. A support device for achieving hygienic cleaning of children, characterized in that: The supporting device comprises a bracket having a roughly elliptical outer contour (Scheme 2) and a roughly elliptical inner cutout portion, wherein the inner cutout portion is shown in Figure 6 as being connected to the external space in the front (19), through which the child's hygienic cleaning is achieved. When used on a flat or inclined surface (inside a sink, bidet, bathtub, shower room, etc.), it can be fixed by a faucet or supported by an adjustable or fixed lower support member (8) or a deformed cylindrical lower section roughly perpendicular to the bracket.

4. Two lateral sections of a toilet seat (1) or a children's toilet seat (1), characterized in that They have a cutout (19) in their front part, are placed (e) on the support (2), in a horizontal or slightly inclined plane, and have the characteristic of retaining the child's thighs / buttocks due to the recesses of these toilet seat sections, when the device is in the use position, seen from above, the recesses pass through or are parallel to their long axis in a vertical plane, protrude towards the cutout area (19), opposite to the backrest, and extend through a greater internal distance in the central area of ​​the two sections of the toilet seat (1) for children, and are positioned on the front side of the cutout (19) in front, towards the center (options 1 and 3) or the outside (option 2) of the device, cut out when in contact with the backrest, so as not to allow water to accumulate in the child's buttocks and coccyx area, will comfortably support the child, allowing the prone areas of their private area to be cleaned through the cutout (19) in front.

5. A backrest (5) (14), characterized in that: When viewed in the use position, the backrest presents an optionally adjustable upward concave portion, may have a central recessed portion (17) for the spinous processes of the spine, may have a safety belt (9), support arms / armrests (10) and optionally telescopic side bars (6) for increased safety and for adjusting the backrest.

6. A support device for children's hygiene cleaning, characterized in that: The support device is secured to a vertical or horizontal faucet by a conventional but non-marring and non-adhesive mechanism (4), providing additional stability and allowing the water jet to be properly spaced from the child's position either directly or via an adjustable rod (11) (option 1, option 2).

7. A support device for children's hygiene cleaning, characterized in that: The support device has a fixed or adjustable lower side protrusion for maintenance and final support inside a bidet, sink, etc., and a removable bottom support (8), the bottom support is fixed or adjustable, with or without suction cups, for properly fixing and supporting the bracket almost horizontally inside a sink, bidet, bathtub, shower, prepared surface, etc. (Solution 1 and Solution 2).

8. A support device for achieving hygienic cleaning of children, characterized in that: The support device has a support member (7) for the lower part of the child's legs and a connecting part (15), which supports the legs and protects the clothes from splashing water, thereby allowing the private area to be washed without having to completely take off the clothes, and a support member for the inner (inner) or outer surface of the thigh and calf (Solution 1, Solution 3).

9. In the case of a support device for child hygiene cleaning intended for use with infants, characterised in that The support device presents an additional platform (20) of Figure 6 for supporting the rear part of the child's lower leg at a suitable height when the backrest is positioned as approximately horizontal as possible, so as to facilitate private hygiene and put the baby in a comfortable position.

10. A support device for achieving hygienic cleaning of children, characterized in that: There is the possibility that the backrest and toilet seat sections for a lower age / weight overlap with the backrest and toilet seat sections for a higher age / weight.

11. A support device for children's hygiene cleaning, characterized in that: The support device can have a flushing hose, which can be connected to a conventional faucet with one end and has a washer, sprayer, etc. at the other end to reach the fixed or movable communication area (19) between the cutout space (16) and (3).

12. A support device for children's hygiene cleaning, characterized in that: With the described features, the support device can be in the form of a toilet seat cover (Solution 3) having a toilet reducer function and supports children's hygienic cleaning.

13. A support device for achieving hygienic cleaning of children, characterized in that: The support device is able to provide an obturator (opener) of the communication space (19), which adds the function of a toilet seat reducer to the three solutions provided.

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