Footstool

Abstract

The footrest stool comprises a stool surface and supporting plates which are symmetrically arranged below the stool surface, the supporting plate comprises a main body upper plate and an adjusting lower plate, adjusting holes are formed in the bottom of the main body upper plate, and fixing columns are arranged at the top of the adjusting lower plate. According to the adjusting mode, the adjusting holes comprise a pair of long holes and a pair of short holes which are formed in a staggered mode, and the fixing columns are inserted into the pair of long holes or the pair of short holes so that different heights can be adjusted; the other adjusting mode is that the adjusting holes in the bottom of the upper body plate are a pair of cylindrical holes, the top of the lower adjusting plate is provided with a pair of inner threaded holes aligned with the cylindrical holes, the lower ends of the fixing columns are provided with outer threads, the upper ends of the fixing columns are connected with the cylindrical holes in an inserted mode, and the lower ends of the fixing columns are screwed into the inner threaded holes to adjust the height. The footrest has the advantages of being convenient to use, simple, rapid and easy to adjust and safe and effective to use, has more than one height adjustment function, and is suitable for being used by children, women, males, old people and other groups with different heights, and a user can easily complete height conversion without the help of an external tool.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a step stool, in particular to a step stool with adjustable height. Background Art

[0002] At present, the existing toilets are divided into squat toilets and sit-down toilets, and both structures have their advantages and disadvantages: Studies have shown that most people use squat toilets more smoothly than sit-down toilets when going to the toilet. This is because when defecating in a sitting position, the muscles around the anus will pull the rectum, and it takes a lot of effort to defecate, which will directly increase the incidence of constipation; while when squatting, the puborectalis muscle is in a completely relaxed state, which can make it easy and smooth to discharge debris; however, for families with elderly people and children, it is more convenient and safer to choose a sit-down toilet, because the legs and knees of the elderly and children are under greater force when squatting, which makes it easy to slip, fracture and other accidents. Therefore, footstools for toilets came into being. When going to the toilet, a small stool is placed under the feet to simulate the squatting posture.

[0003] The bathroom is usually shared by multiple family members. Existing toilet footstools are generally of fixed size and cannot be adjusted in height. However, family members have different heights and cannot meet the needs of different groups of people when using them. Chinese utility model patent CN214414737U discloses a toilet stool with an adjustment function. An adjustment mechanism is provided, including an adjustment column, a spring, and a positioning plate. The limit block is driven to move by the adjustment rod. The adjustment column can be driven to move by the positioning plate. The spring can be reset by the adjustment column. Although the height can be adjusted, the structure is complicated and it is not suitable for the elderly and children. Chinese utility model patent CN205625789U discloses a lifting toilet footstool. The height is adjusted by adjusting the position of the stool surface on the supporting feet. The fixing parts are screws, and the height adjustment can be completed with the help of tools. It is troublesome to use. After the height is lowered, the supporting feet on both sides will be higher, which is easy to bump or trip. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a step stool with more than one height adjustment, which is suitable for children, women, men, the elderly and other groups of people with different heights. Secondly, the user can easily complete the height conversion without the help of external tools.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0006] Step stool, comprising:

[0007] A stool surface, and a support plate symmetrically arranged below the stool surface;

[0008] The support plate comprises a main body upper plate and an adjustable lower plate, wherein the bottom of the main body upper plate is provided with an adjusting hole, and correspondingly, the top of the adjustable lower plate is provided with a fixing column;

[0009] The adjustment hole comprises a pair of long holes and a pair of short holes which are staggered, wherein the first long hole and the second short hole are symmetrically arranged, and the first short hole and the second long hole are symmetrical.

[0010] Specifically, the fixing column includes a pair of fixing columns, and the length of the fixing column is the same as the depth of the long hole.

[0011] Specifically, the fixing column can be inserted into a pair of long holes or a pair of short holes to adjust different heights, wherein the height of the footstool after the fixing column is plugged into the long hole is lower than the height of the footstool after the adjusting lower plate is horizontally rotated 360° and the fixing column is plugged into the short hole.

[0012] In at least one embodiment, the adjustment holes at the bottom of the main body upper plate may also be a pair of cylindrical holes, and the top of the adjustment lower plate is provided with a pair of internal threaded holes aligned with the cylindrical holes.

[0013] Specifically, the lower end of the fixing column is provided with an external thread, the upper end is plugged into the cylindrical hole, and the lower end is screwed into the internal thread hole to adjust the height.

[0014] In at least one embodiment, two ends of the stool surface are rotatably hinged to the support plate respectively.

[0015] In at least one embodiment, the center of the stool surface is an arc groove for clamping the toilet, and anti-slip patterns are provided on both sides of the arc groove.

[0016] In at least one embodiment, a non-slip pad is provided at the bottom of the support plate.

[0017] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0018] The footstool provided in this application is a bathroom tool that is frequently used in daily life. It has the advantages of being easy to use, simple and quick to adjust, and safe and effective to use, especially its function of realizing multiple height conversions:

[0019] The present application relates to an implementation method, which is very suitable for use by the elderly and children: a group of long holes and a group of short holes are staggered on the main body upper plate, and a group of fixing columns are set on the adjustable lower plate. When used by an adult with a tall height, the adjustable lower plate can be used directly without setting the adjustable lower plate; when used by an adult with a moderate height, the fixing columns on the adjustable lower plate can be plugged into the long holes on the main body upper plate to obtain a stepping stool of suitable height; when used by people with a short height, such as children, the adjustable lower plate can be horizontally rotated 360° first, and then the fixing columns on it can be plugged into the short holes on the main body upper plate to obtain a heightened stepping stool; this adjustment method only requires plugging the fixing columns into the holes, which is simple and fast to operate, and the structure is also very stable and safe;

[0020] There is another implementation of the present application, in which an internal threaded hole is provided on the adjustment lower plate, and an external thread is provided on the lower end of the fixing column, and the height can be controlled by the depth of the fixing column screwed into the internal threaded hole: when used by an adult with a tall stature, the adjustment lower plate can be omitted and the stool can be used directly; when used by an adult with a moderate stature, the fixing column can be fully screwed into the internal threaded hole first, and then the main body upper plate and the upper end of the fixing column can be plugged and fixed to obtain a stepping stool of suitable height; when used by a person of a shorter stature, such as a child, the fixing column can be partially screwed into the internal threaded hole according to the needs, and then the main body upper plate and the upper end of the fixing column can be plugged and fixed to obtain a stepping stool with increased height;

[0021] In addition to the height adjustment feature, the support plate of this application can also be folded and stored. It can be folded and placed when not in use, which neither takes up the usable space of the bathroom nor affects the appearance and cleanliness of the bathroom. The curved groove on the stool surface is also more fitted when the toilet is connected. The anti-slip texture on the stool surface and the anti-slip pad on the bottom of the support plate also improve the safety of use from multiple dimensions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the footstool of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 is a front view of the stepping stool of the present application;

[0024] Figure 3 is a side view of a stepping stool according to an embodiment of the present application, wherein the lower adjustment plate is not installed and the stepping stool is at a first height;

[0025] Figure 4 is a side view of a stepping stool according to an embodiment of the present application, wherein the lower plate fixing column is adjusted to be plugged into a pair of long holes, and the stepping stool is at a second height;

[0026] Figure 5 is a side view of a stepping stool according to an embodiment of the present application, wherein the stepping stool is at a third height by adjusting the lower plate fixing column to be plugged into a pair of short holes;

[0027] Figure 6 is a side view of a stepping stool according to another embodiment of the present application, wherein the adjustment lower plate is not installed and the stepping stool is at a first height;

[0028] Figure 7 is a side view of a stepping stool according to another embodiment of the present application, wherein the threaded section of the fixing post is fully screwed into the adjustment lower plate and the stepping stool is at a second height;

[0029] Figure 8 It is a side view of a stepping stool according to another embodiment of the present application, wherein the threaded section of the fixing column is partially screwed into the adjustment lower plate and the stepping stool is at a third height.

[0030] Reference numerals:

[0031] 1. Stool surface; 2. Support plate; 3. Main body upper plate; 4. Adjustment lower plate; 5. Adjustment hole; 6. Fixed column; 601, external thread; 7. Long hole; 701, first long hole; 702, second long hole; 8. Short hole; 801, first short hole; 802, second short hole; 9. Cylindrical hole; 10. Internal thread hole; 11. Arc groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly describe the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the following embodiments are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0033] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here, and the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are generally of one type, and the number of objects is not limited. For example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims represents at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects associated with each other are in an "or" relationship.

[0034] The footstool provided by this application is a bathroom tool that is used frequently in daily life. It has the advantages of being easy to use, simple and quick to adjust, and safe and effective to use. For details, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 :

[0035] Step stool, comprising:

[0036] A stool surface 1, and a support plate 2 symmetrically arranged below the stool surface 1;

[0037] The support plate 2 includes a main body upper plate 3 and an adjustable lower plate 4. An adjusting hole 5 is provided at the bottom of the main body upper plate 3. Correspondingly, a fixing column 6 is provided at the top of the adjustable lower plate 4.

[0038] The above-mentioned basic structure constitutes an embodiment of the present application, which can complete a height adjustment. For example, if the main body upper plate 3 is used alone, a stepping stool with a support plate 2 height equal to the height of the main body upper plate 3 can be obtained; if the height needs to be increased, the main body upper plate 3 can be connected to the adjustable lower plate 4, and the connection is achieved by plugging the adjustment hole 5 with the fixing 6, so that a stepping stool with a height equal to the height of the main body upper plate 3 and the adjustable lower plate 4 combined can be obtained.

[0039] As another embodiment of the present invention, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , describes a way to achieve height adjustment. The structure and adjustment method are very simple and practical, and even the elderly and children can operate it without any pressure:

[0040] Specifically, structurally, the adjustment hole 5 includes a pair of long holes 7 and a pair of short holes 8 that are staggered, wherein the first long hole 701 and the second short hole 802 are symmetrically arranged, and the first short hole 801 and the second long hole 702 are symmetrical.

[0041] Furthermore, corresponding to the above-mentioned adjustment hole, the fixing column 6 includes a pair of fixing columns 6 , and the length of the fixing column 6 is the same as the depth of the long hole 7 .

[0042] Furthermore, the fixing column 6 can be inserted into a pair of long holes 7 or a pair of short holes 8 to adjust different heights, wherein the height of the footstool after the fixing column 6 is plugged into the long hole 7 is lower than the height of the footstool after the adjusting lower plate 4 is horizontally rotated 360° and the fixing column 6 is plugged into the short hole 8. Specifically, the following three adjustments are involved:

[0043] See also Figure 3 When used by tall adults, the lower plate 4 may not be adjusted, and the height of the main upper plate 3 may be directly used;

[0044] See also Figure 4 When used by an adult of moderate height, the fixing column 6 on the adjusting lower plate 4 can be respectively plugged into the first long hole 701 and the second long hole 702 on the main upper plate 3 to obtain a footstool of suitable height;

[0045] See also Figure 5 When people with shorter height, such as children, use the footstool, they can first rotate the lower adjustable plate 4 horizontally 360°, and then plug the fixing column 6 on it into the first short hole 801 and the second short hole 802 on the main upper plate 3 to obtain a heightened footstool;

[0046] The above adjustment method only requires plugging the fixing column into the hole, which is easy and quick to operate, has a stable structure and high safety.

[0047] As another embodiment of the present invention, refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7 , describes another way to achieve height adjustment:

[0048] Specifically, structurally speaking, the adjustment hole 5 at the bottom of the main body upper plate 3 is a pair of cylindrical holes 9 , and the top of the adjustment lower plate 4 is provided with a pair of internal threaded holes 10 aligned with the cylindrical holes 9 .

[0049] Furthermore, in correspondence with the internal threaded hole, the lower end of the fixing column 6 is provided with an external thread 601, and the height is adjusted by plugging the upper end into the cylindrical hole 9 and screwing the lower end into the internal threaded hole 10. Specifically, the following three adjustments are involved:

[0050] See also Figure 6 When used by tall adults, the lower plate 4 may not be adjusted, and the height of the main upper plate 3 may be directly used;

[0051] See also Figure 7 When used by an adult of moderate height, the fixing column 6 can be completely screwed into the internal threaded hole 10, and then the cylindrical hole 9 on the upper plate 3 of the main body is plugged and fixed with the upper end of the fixing column 6 to obtain a step stool of suitable height;

[0052] See also Figure 8 When people of shorter height, such as children, use it, they can first screw the fixing column 6 into the internal threaded hole 10 according to the needs, and then plug and fix the cylindrical hole 9 on the main body upper plate 3 with the upper end of the fixing column 6 to obtain an increased step stool.

[0053] As another embodiment of the present invention, both ends of the stool surface 1 are rotatably hinged with the support plate 2 respectively. The connection method here is not limited to any method that can store and fold the support plate 2, such as hinges, hinges, and rotating shafts. This structural setting allows the present application to not only have the characteristics of height adjustment, but also allow the support plate 2 to be folded and stored, and folded and placed when not in use, which neither occupies the usable space of the bathroom nor affects the appearance and cleanliness of the bathroom.

[0054] As another embodiment of the present invention, the center of the stool surface 1 is an arc groove 11 for clamping the toilet, and anti-slip patterns are arranged on both sides of the arc groove 11. An anti-slip pad is arranged at the bottom of the support plate 2. The arc groove 11 of the stool surface is more fitted when clamping the toilet, and the multiple anti-slip structures also improve the safety of use from multiple dimensions.

[0055] In addition, the above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and the specification only describe the principles of the utility model. The utility model may be subject to various changes and improvements without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. These changes and improvements fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection claimed by the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A step stool, characterized in that: include: A stool surface, and a support plate symmetrically arranged below the stool surface; The support plate comprises a main body upper plate and an adjustable lower plate, wherein the bottom of the main body upper plate is provided with an adjusting hole, and correspondingly, the top of the adjustable lower plate is provided with a fixing column; The adjustment hole comprises a pair of long holes and a pair of short holes which are staggered, wherein the first long hole and the second short hole are symmetrically arranged, and the first short hole and the second long hole are symmetrical.

2. The stepping stool according to claim 1, characterized in that The fixing columns include a pair of fixing columns, and the length of the fixing columns is the same as the depth of the long hole.

3. The stepping stool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing column can be inserted into a pair of long holes or a pair of short holes to adjust different heights, wherein the height of the footstool after the fixing column is plugged into the long hole is lower than the height of the footstool after the adjusting lower plate is horizontally rotated 360° and the fixing column is plugged into the short hole.

4. The stepping stool according to claim 1, characterized in that The adjustment holes at the bottom of the main body upper plate may also be a pair of cylindrical holes, and the top of the adjustment lower plate is provided with a pair of internal threaded holes aligned with the cylindrical holes.

5. The stepping stool according to claim 4, characterized in that The lower end of the fixing column is provided with an external thread, the upper end is plugged into the cylindrical hole, and the lower end is screwed into the internal thread hole to adjust the height.

6. The stepping stool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the stool surface are respectively rotatably hinged with the support plate.

7. The stepping stool according to claim 1, characterized in that The center of the stool surface is an arc groove for clamping the toilet, and anti-slip patterns are arranged on both sides of the arc groove.

8. The stepping stool according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-skid pad is provided at the bottom of the support plate.

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