Safe foldable closestool supporting frame

By designing a safe foldable toilet support frame, the trunk support is achieved using hinges and chute mechanisms, the risk of falling on the toilet in the elderly is solved, providing safety, convenience and space-saving effects.

CN222237558UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-27ZHEJIANG PROVINCIAL PEOPLES HOSPITAL
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421007053.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-10
Publication Date
2024-12-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The dizziness and fall problems caused by sitting and lying on the toilet for a long time increases the risk of fall accidents, and the existing technology is difficult to effectively solve the trunk support needs in such scenarios.

Method used

A safety foldable toilet support frame is designed, which realizes the fan-shaped opening and storage of the support frame through the 270° hinge hinge hinge and the chute slide mechanism. Combined with the hinge shaft and the snap mechanism, the support legs can be folded and positioned, and fixed in the On the wall, provide trunk support and space savings.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the dangerous accidents of dizziness and falling on the toilet by the elderly, provides a safe and convenient user experience, and saves space when not in use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a safe foldable closestool supporting frame which comprises a supporting frame body, the supporting frame body comprises a first side plate and a second side plate, a first connecting plate is hinged to the top end of the first side plate, and a second connecting plate is hinged to the top end of the second side plate; the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate can be in butt joint after being folded; the second connecting plate is provided with a first sliding groove and connected with a sliding block, and the first connecting plate is provided with a second sliding groove. The bottom ends of the first side plate and the second side plate are hinged with the hinged shaft seat; a first buckling mechanism is arranged on the wall body; hinge seats are arranged at the upper ends and the lower ends of the first side plate and the second side plate, and supporting legs are hinged to the first side plate and the second side plate and can be folded. A second buckling mechanism is arranged on the side plate; the trunk of the patient can be supported by the supporting frame when the patient goes to the toilet, dangerous accidents of dizziness and toppling are reduced, and safety and convenience in operation are achieved; the support frame can be opened and stored in a fan form, can be arranged at any time, and leans on a wall after being used, so that the occupied space is reduced; the supporting legs can be conveniently stored, and the space is reasonably utilized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical equipment, and in particular relates to a safe foldable toilet support frame. Background Art

[0002] As my country enters a deeply aging society, the problem of falls and fall-related injuries among the elderly has received widespread attention. Falls and related injuries have a significant negative impact on the functional independence and quality of life of the elderly and increase the risk of death and the burden of health-related costs.

[0003] Falling is a change from one plane to another. Common falling scenes include: bedside, bathroom, etc.; according to statistics, the bathroom is a high-risk place for accidental falls among the elderly.

[0004] In clinical work, we often encounter elderly constipated patients who fall down due to dizziness and forward leaning of the body when sitting on the toilet for a long time. In order to prevent such phenomenon, it is of great significance to provide a toilet support frame that facilitates the trunk support of the elderly when using the toilet to reduce the occurrence of dangerous accidents. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides a safe and foldable toilet support frame, which can support the patient's torso when using the toilet, reducing the occurrence of dangerous accidents such as dizziness and tipping, and is safe and easy to operate; the support frame can be opened and stored in a fan-like manner, so that it can be placed when in use and lean against the wall after use, reducing space occupation; the support legs can be easily stored, and space can be reasonably used to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a safe foldable toilet support frame, comprising a support frame, the support frame comprising a first side panel and a second side panel, the top end of the first side panel is hinged with a first connecting panel through a 270° hinge, the top end of the second side panel is hinged with a second connecting panel through a 270° hinge; the first connecting panel can be folded 270° along the top end of the first side panel, the second connecting panel can be folded 270° along the top end of the second side panel, the first connecting panel and the second connecting panel are provided with notches relative to each other to achieve docking after folding; the second connecting panel is provided with two parallel The first slide groove is provided with a slider which is slidably connected with the first slide groove, the first connecting plate is provided with a corresponding second slide groove, and the slider is provided with a limiting portion which is adapted to the slide groove; the bottom ends of the first side panel and the second side panel are provided with hinge shafts which are hinged to hinge shaft seats installed on the wall; the wall is provided with a first buckle mechanism which can fix the first side panel and the second side panel after being vertically stored; the upper and lower ends of the first side panel and the second side panel are provided with hinge seats which are hinged with support legs through the hinge seats, and the support legs can be folded; the side panels are provided with a second buckle mechanism which corresponds to the support legs and positions them after being folded.

[0007] Preferably, the first buckle mechanism includes a buckle seat fixed on the wall, an elastic clamping head is fixed on the buckle seat, and the two side panels are provided with a first clamping groove, and after the first side panel and the second side panel are vertically stored, the elastic clamping head is just clamped in the first clamping groove.

[0008] Preferably, the supporting leg includes a first part hinged to the hinge seat, the first part is hinged to the second part via a hinge, and after the first part and the second part are fully unfolded 180 degrees, they contact and limit each other and cannot be unfolded further.

[0009] Preferably, the second buckle mechanism comprises elastic clamping plates located at both sides of the supporting leg, the elastic clamping plates are provided with clamping heads, and the supporting leg is provided with a second clamping groove corresponding to the clamping head.

[0010] Preferably, the end of the supporting leg is provided with an anti-slip supporting foot.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of annular grooves are provided at intervals on the outer wall of the hinge shaft, and an adjusting screw is mounted on the hinge shaft seat, and the adjusting screw can extend into the annular groove.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0013] 1. The support frame can support the patient's torso while using the toilet, reducing the occurrence of dangerous accidents such as dizziness and tipping. It is safe and easy to operate.

[0014] 2. The support frame can be opened and stored in a fan-shaped manner, so that it can be placed when needed and lean against the wall after use to reduce space occupancy.

[0015] 3. The supporting legs can be easily stored, making rational use of space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a side view structural diagram of the slider and the limiter of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical side view of the second side panel of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a side view structural diagram of the buckle seat and the elastic clamp head of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the expanded structure of the support legs of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the folding structure of the support legs of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the support leg and elastic splint structure of the utility model;

[0024] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic splint and the clamping head structure of the utility model;

[0025] Fig.10 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the hinge shaft and hinge shaft seat of the utility model.

[0026] In the figure: 1. first side plate; 2. second side plate; 3. first connecting plate; 4. second connecting plate; 5. missing groove; 6. first slide groove; 7. slider; 8. second slide groove; 9. limiting part; 10. hinge shaft; 11. wall; 12. hinge shaft seat; 13. hinge seat; 14. supporting leg; 15. buckle seat; 16. elastic clamp head; 17. first clamping groove; 18. first part; 19. hinge; 20. second part; 21. elastic splint; 22. clamp head; 23. second clamping groove; 24. anti-slip supporting foot; 25. annular clamping groove; 26. adjusting screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] See also Figure 1-10The utility model provides a safe foldable toilet support frame, including a support frame, the support frame includes a first side panel 1 and a second side panel 2, the top of the first side panel 1 is hinged with a first connecting panel 3 through a 270° hinge, and the top of the second side panel 2 is hinged with a second connecting panel 4 through a 270° hinge; the first connecting panel 3 can be folded 270° along the top of the first side panel 1, and the second connecting panel 4 can be folded 270° along the top of the second side panel 2, and the first connecting panel 3 and the second connecting panel 4 are relatively provided with a notch 5 to achieve docking after folding; the second connecting panel 4 is provided with two parallel first slide grooves 6, and through The first slide groove 6 is slidably connected with a slider 7, the first connecting plate 3 is provided with a corresponding second slide groove 8, and the slider 7 is provided with a limiting portion 9 adapted to the slide groove; the first side panel 1 and the second side panel 2 are provided with a hinge shaft 10 at the bottom end, and are hinged to a hinge shaft seat 12 installed on the wall 11; the wall 11 is provided with a first buckle mechanism that can fix the first side panel 1 and the second side panel 2 after vertical storage; the first side panel 1 and the second side panel 2 are provided with a hinge seat 13 at the upper and lower ends, and a support leg 14 is hinged through the hinge seat 13, and the support leg 14 can be folded; the side panels are provided with a hinge corresponding to the support leg 14 and can be hinged to the support leg 14 The second buckle mechanism is positioned after folding; when in use, the support frame can be fixed on the rear wall 11 of the toilet, and the hinge seat 12 can be used to open and store the support frame in a fan-like manner. When the patient is not in use, the support frame is flipped up and leaned against the back wall 11 of the toilet. At this time, the support frame is fixed by the first buckle mechanism; when the patient sits on the toilet, the first side panel 1 and the second side panel 2 are pulled out in turn, and the first side panel 1 and the second side panel 2 are placed downward in a fan-like manner on both sides of the patient's chest, the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 are opened, and the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 are connected by folding 270°, and then the first slide groove 6 of the second connecting plate 4 is pulled up to the first slide groove 6 of the second connecting plate 4. When a connecting plate 3 slides the slider 7, the slider 7 is released when it is located in the second slide groove 8. The limiting part 9 adopts elastic anti-skid material to enhance the friction between the slider and the slide groove. After release, the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 cannot be opened to achieve fixation; at the same time, the four supporting legs 14 are straightened and unfolded and placed on the ground to provide support. The support frame and the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 can support the patient's torso when using the toilet, reducing the occurrence of dangerous accidents of dizziness and tipping; after completion, the four supporting legs 14 are folded and reset, the second buckle mechanism positions the supporting legs 14, the slider 7 is pulled back to the second connecting plate 4 to separate from the first connecting plate 3, and then the support frame is vertically stored and fixed.

[0029] Specifically, the first buckle mechanism includes a buckle seat 15 fixed on the wall 11, an elastic clamp 16 is fixed on the buckle seat 15, and the two side panels are provided with a first clamping groove 17, and after the first side panel 1 and the second side panel 2 are vertically stored, the elastic clamp 16 is just clamped in the first clamping groove 17; in this embodiment, when the patient is not in use, the support frame is flipped up and leaned against the back wall 11 of the toilet. At this time, the elastic clamp 16 on the buckle seat 15 is clamped in the first clamping groove 17 of the first side panel 1 and the second side panel 2, and the support frame is fixed.

[0030] Specifically, the support leg 14 includes a first part 18 hinged to the hinge seat 13, and the first part 18 is hinged to the second part 20 through a hinge 19. After the first part 18 and the second part 20 are fully unfolded 180 degrees, the two are contacted and limited and cannot be further unfolded; in this embodiment, the expandable first part 18 and the second part 20 are convenient for storage on the support frame, and space is reasonably utilized.

[0031] Specifically, the second snap mechanism includes an elastic clamp 21 located on both sides of the support leg 14, the elastic clamp 21 is provided with a clamping head 22, and the support leg 14 is provided with a second clamping groove 23 corresponding to the clamping head 22; in this embodiment, when the four support legs 14 are folded and reset, the clamping head 22 of the elastic clamp 21 will be clamped in the second clamping groove 23 of the first part 18 and the second part 20 to position the support leg 14.

[0032] Specifically, an anti-skid support foot 24 is provided at the end of the support leg 14; in this embodiment, the anti-skid support foot 24 facilitates the support leg 14 to stably support the support frame.

[0033] Specifically, a plurality of annular grooves 25 are provided at intervals on the outer wall of the hinge shaft 10, and an adjusting screw 26 is installed on the hinge shaft seat 12, and the adjusting screw 26 can extend into the annular groove 25; in this embodiment, when it is necessary to adjust the distance between the first side plate 1 and the second side plate 2 on both sides, the hinge shaft 10 can be adjusted by loosening the adjusting screw 26 to make it disengage from the annular groove 25, and then the distance between the first side plate 1 and the second side plate 2 can be adjusted. After the distance is appropriate, the adjusting screw 26 can be tightened again to make it enter the corresponding annular groove 25.

[0034] In order to facilitate understanding of the above technical solution of the present invention, the working principle or operation method of the present invention in the actual process is described in detail below.

[0035] Working principle: When in use, the support frame can be fixed on the rear wall 11 of the toilet, and the hinge seat 12 can be used to open and store the support frame in the form of a fan. When the patient is not in use, the support frame is flipped up and leaned against the back wall 11 of the toilet. At this time, the elastic clamp head 16 on the buckle seat 15 is clamped in the first clamping groove 17 on both sides of the first side panel 1 and the second side panel 2, and the support frame is fixed.

[0036] When the patient sits on the toilet, the first side panel 1 and the second side panel 2 are pulled out in turn, and the elastic clamp 16 and the first clamping groove 17 are separated under external force. The first side panel 1 and the second side panel 2 are placed downward in a fan-shaped manner on both sides of the patient's chest, and the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 are opened. The first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 are connected by folding 270°, and then the slider 7 is slid from the first slide groove 6 of the second connecting plate 4 to the first connecting plate 3. The slider 7 is released when it is located in the second slide groove 8. The limiting part 9 uses an elastic anti-slip material to enhance the friction between the slide groove. After release, the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 cannot be opened to achieve fixation.

[0037] At the same time, the four supporting legs 14 are straightened and spread out and placed on the ground to provide support. The supporting frame and the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 can support the patient's torso when he / she is using the toilet, thereby reducing the occurrence of dangerous accidents such as dizziness and tipping.

[0038] After completion, the four support legs 14 are folded and reset, and the clamping head 22 of the elastic clamping plate 21 will be clamped in the second clamping groove 23 of the first part 18 and the second part 20 to position the support leg 14, pull the slider 7 back to the second connecting plate 4 to separate from the first connecting plate 3, and then vertically store and fix the support frame.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A safe foldable toilet support frame, comprising a support frame, characterized in that: The support frame comprises a first side panel (1) and a second side panel (2); the top end of the first side panel (1) is hingedly connected to a first connecting panel (3) via a 270° hinge, and the top end of the second side panel (2) is hingedly connected to a second connecting panel (4) via a 270° hinge; the first connecting panel (3) can be folded 270° along the top end of the first side panel (1), and the second connecting panel (4) can be folded 270° along the top end of the second side panel (2); the first connecting panel (3) and the second connecting panel (4) are provided with notches (5) opposite to each other to achieve docking after folding; the second connecting panel (4) is provided with two parallel first sliding grooves (6), and is slidably connected to a slider (7) via the first sliding grooves (6); the first connecting panel (3) is provided with a corresponding second slide groove (8), and the slider (7) is provided with a limiting portion (9) adapted to the slide groove; the bottom ends of the first side panel (1) and the second side panel (2) are provided with hinge shafts (10), and are hinged to the hinge shaft seat (12) installed on the wall (11); the wall (11) is provided with a first snap mechanism that can fix the first side panel (1) and the second side panel (2) after vertical storage; the upper and lower ends of the first side panel (1) and the second side panel (2) are provided with hinge seats (13), and support legs (14) are hinged through the hinge seats (13), and the support legs (14) are foldable; the side panels are provided with a second snap mechanism corresponding to the support legs (14) and positioning them after folding.

2. A safe foldable toilet support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first snap mechanism comprises a snap seat (15) fixed on the wall (11), an elastic snap head (16) is fixed on the snap seat (15), and the two side panels are provided with a first snap groove (17), and when the first side panel (1) and the second side panel (2) are vertically stored, the elastic snap head (16) is just stuck in the first snap groove (17).

3. A safe foldable toilet support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support leg (14) comprises a first part (18) hinged to the hinge seat (13); the first part (18) is hinged to a second part (20) via a hinge (19); after the first part (18) and the second part (20) are fully unfolded 180 degrees, the two parts come into contact with each other and cannot be unfolded further.

4. A safe foldable toilet support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second buckle mechanism comprises elastic clamping plates (21) located on both sides of the support leg (14), a clamping head (22) is provided on the elastic clamping plate (21), and the support leg (14) is provided with a second clamping groove (23) corresponding to the clamping head (22).

5. A safe foldable toilet support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-slip support foot (24) is provided at the end of the support leg (14).

6. A safe foldable toilet support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the hinge shaft (10) is provided with a plurality of annular grooves (25) at intervals, and the hinge shaft seat (12) is provided with an adjusting screw (26), and the adjusting screw (26) can extend into the annular groove (25).