Foldable handrail
By designing a foldable handrail, the existing barrier-free handrail is solved, and the problem of inconvenience in use in small bathrooms and the inability to provide sufficient protection is achieved, achieving stable support and space savings for the elderly when using toilets.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420462673.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing barrier-free handrails cannot be used effectively in small bathrooms and do not provide adequate protection to prevent older people from falling while using the toilet.
A foldable handrail is designed, which includes a base, handrail body, reinforcement, connector and protective cover. The handrail body can be switched between the unfolded and sagged states to adapt to different space needs and achieve stable support through articulation and screw mechanisms.
This handrail can not only be used effectively in a small bathroom, but also provides stable support when the elderly use the toilet, reducing the risk of falling, and can be stored when not in use, saving space.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to an armrest, in particular to a foldable armrest. Background Art
[0002] Existing barrier-free handrails for the elderly or disabled are mostly non-foldable handrails installed directly on the wall. They take up too much space when not in use and are not suitable for installation in home bathrooms or bathrooms with smaller areas. In addition, existing handrails are mostly made of round tubes and installed on the left and right sides of the toilet. They only provide support functions and cannot protect the elderly from safety problems caused by leaning forward and falling. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the existing technology, the utility model provides a foldable armrest.
[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a foldable armrest, comprising a base, an armrest body, a reinforcement member, a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a base protection cover, wherein a limiting beam is provided on the base, and a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion are respectively provided at both ends of the limiting beam, and the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are provided with positioning holes, the armrest body is hinged with the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion, the base protection cover is fixedly connected to the base, the base protection cover is provided with a cavity, and the base protection cover is respectively provided with a first movable groove and a second movable groove, and a part of one end of the armrest body close to the wall is located in the first movable groove and the second movable groove, the armrest body has an unfolded state and a retracted state, when the armrest body is in the unfolded state, the armrest body is in a horizontal posture, the lower end surface of the armrest body abuts against the bottom of the first movable groove and the second movable groove, and the end of the armrest body close to the wall abuts against the lower end surface of the limiting beam, and when the armrest body is in the retracted state, the armrest body is in a vertical posture.
[0005] It also includes a screw and a nut. The screw passes through the first limiting part, the first connecting piece, the handrail body, the reinforcing piece, the second connecting piece, and the second limiting part in sequence and is then threadedly connected with the nut.
[0006] The base is provided with an assembly hole, and correspondingly, the base protection cover is provided with a matching hole, and the base protection cover is fixedly connected to the base by screws.
[0007] The base is provided with a mounting hole.
[0008] A through hole is arranged on the transverse axis inside the reinforcing member, one side of the reinforcing member abuts against one side inside the armrest body, and the other side of the reinforcing member abuts against the other side inside the armrest body.
[0009] The first connecting member and the second connecting member are provided with through holes on the transverse axes inside thereof.
[0010] A first groove is provided on one side of the first connecting member, the first groove abuts against one side of the armrest body, and the other side of the first connecting member abuts against the first limiting portion.
[0011] A second groove is provided on one side of the second connecting member, the second groove abuts against the other side of the armrest body, and the other side of the second connecting member abuts against the second limiting portion.
[0012] The shape of the armrest body is approximately "U"-shaped.
[0013] The utility model has the beneficial effects of providing a support for the elderly when they sit on the toilet, reducing potential safety hazards and facilitating the elderly's life. The utility model can be folded up and down for use and can be stored without occupying the toilet area.
[0014] At the same time, the handrail body of the utility model is made of a flat tube, which can be installed at the front end of the toilet, can support both hands, and has a large assisting area to prevent the elderly from grabbing air when getting up. When assisting to get up, it can also provide a supporting effect to form a guardrail to prevent the elderly from falling forward due to lack of support when going to the toilet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in the unfolded state;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in a folded state;
[0017] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] like Figure 1-Figure 3As shown, a foldable armrest includes a base 1, an armrest body 2, a reinforcement member 3, a first connecting member 4, a second connecting member 5, and a base protection cover 6. The base 1 is provided with a limiting beam 11, and the two ends of the limiting beam 11 are respectively provided with a first limiting portion 111 and a second limiting portion 112, and the first limiting portion 111 and the second limiting portion 112 are provided with positioning holes. The armrest body 2 is hinged to the first limiting portion 111 and the second limiting portion 112, and the base protection cover 6 is fixedly connected to the base 1, and the base protection cover 6 is provided with a cavity. The base protection cover 6 is respectively provided with a first limiting portion 111 and a second limiting portion 112. A first movable groove 61 and a second movable groove 62 are provided, and part of the end of the armrest body 2 close to the wall is located in the first movable groove 61 and the second movable groove 62. The armrest body 2 has an unfolded state and a folded state. When the armrest body 2 is in the unfolded state, the armrest body 2 is in a horizontal posture, and the lower end surface of the armrest body 2 abuts against the bottom of the first movable groove 61 and the second movable groove 62, and the end of the armrest body 2 close to the wall abuts against the lower end surface of the limiting beam 11. When the armrest body 2 is in the folded state, the armrest body 2 is in a vertical posture.
[0019] It also includes a screw rod 7 and a nut 8. The screw rod 7 passes through the first limiting portion 111, the first connecting member 4, the armrest body 2, the reinforcing member 3, the second connecting member 5, and the second limiting portion 112 in sequence and is then threadedly connected to the nut 8.
[0020] The base 1 is provided with an assembly hole 12, and correspondingly, the base protection cover 6 is provided with a matching hole 63, and the base protection cover 6 is fixedly connected to the base 1 by screws.
[0021] The base 1 is provided with a mounting hole 13, and during installation, the base can be fixed on the wall by screws passing through the mounting hole.
[0022] The reinforcing member 3 has a through hole on its inner transverse axis, one side of the reinforcing member 3 abuts against one side of the inner part of the armrest body 2, and the other side of the reinforcing member 3 abuts against the other side of the inner part of the armrest body 2. The reinforcing member can increase the strength of the armrest body and increase its load-bearing capacity.
[0023] The first connecting member 4 and the second connecting member 5 are provided with through holes on the transverse axis thereof.
[0024] A first groove is formed on one side of the first connecting member 4 , and the first groove abuts against one side of the armrest body 2 . The other side of the first connecting member 4 abuts against the first limiting portion 111 .
[0025] A second groove is formed on one side of the second connecting member 5 , and the second groove abuts against the other side of the armrest body 2 . The other side of the second connecting member 5 abuts against the second limiting portion 112 .
[0026] The shape of the armrest body 2 is approximately "U"-shaped.
[0027] When in use, the armrest body in the retracted state installed at the front end of the toilet is folded down to a horizontal position, and the user can lean on the armrest to prevent the body from leaning forward.
[0028] When not in use, the armrest body in the unfolded state is flipped up to a vertical position to save toilet space.
[0029] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. The technicians in this industry should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, simple changes and substitutions by ordinary technicians in this field are within the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A foldable armrest, characterized in that: The base comprises a base, an armrest body, a reinforcement piece, a first connecting piece, a second connecting piece and a base protection cover, wherein a limiting beam is provided on the base, and a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion are respectively provided at two ends of the limiting beam, and a positioning hole is provided at the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion, the armrest body is hinged with the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion, the base protection cover is fixedly connected to the base, the base protection cover is provided with a cavity, and the base protection cover is respectively provided with a first movable groove and a second movable groove, and a part of one end of the armrest body close to the wall is located in the first movable groove and the second movable groove, the armrest body has an expanded state and a retracted state, and when the armrest body is in the expanded state, the armrest body is in a horizontal posture, and the lower end surface of the armrest body abuts against the bottom of the first movable groove and the second movable groove, and the end of the armrest body close to the wall abuts against the lower end surface of the limiting beam, and when the armrest body is in the retracted state, the armrest body is in a vertical posture.
2. The foldable armrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a screw and a nut. The screw passes through the first limiting part, the first connecting piece, the handrail body, the reinforcing piece, the second connecting piece, and the second limiting part in sequence and is then threadedly connected with the nut.
3. The foldable armrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is provided with an assembly hole, and correspondingly, the base protection cover is provided with a matching hole, and the base protection cover is fixedly connected to the base by screws.
4. The foldable armrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is provided with a mounting hole.
5. The foldable armrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: A through hole is arranged on the transverse axis inside the reinforcing member, one side of the reinforcing member abuts against one side inside the armrest body, and the other side of the reinforcing member abuts against the other side inside the armrest body.
6. The foldable armrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting member and the second connecting member are provided with through holes on the transverse axes inside thereof.
7. The foldable armrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first groove is provided on one side of the first connecting member, the first groove abuts against one side of the armrest body, and the other side of the first connecting member abuts against the first limiting portion.
8. The foldable armrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second groove is provided on one side of the second connecting member, the second groove abuts against the other side of the armrest body, and the other side of the second connecting member abuts against the second limiting portion.
9. The foldable armrest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape of the armrest body is approximately "U"-shaped.