Lightweight bath chair

By designing an adjustable leg frame structure and foldable handrail assembly, the problem of large space and complex structure of the bath chair is solved, and the effect of lightweight, easy to move and store is achieved, and the user's comfort and applicability is improved.

CN223208292UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-12NANJING TECH UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422086494.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-27
Publication Date
2025-08-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-27

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Technical Problem

The existing bath chairs take up a large space, are complex in structure, are inconvenient to clean and maintain, and are difficult to use and move in small spaces.

Method used

A lightweight bath chair including seat surface assembly, chair back assembly and chair frame unit is designed, adopting an adjustable leg frame structure, a rotary installation method and a foldable armrest assembly to realize the folding and storage of the chair when not in use, and adapt to the needs of users of different body shapes and shapes.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the lightweight of the bath chair, which is convenient for movement and storage, improves space utilization, and enhances comfort and applicability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a light-weight bath chair which comprises a seat surface assembly, a chair back assembly and two chair frame units. According to the light-weight bathing chair, the basic bathing chair is composed of the seat surface assembly, the chair back assembly and the two chair frame units, the structure is simple, the requirement for auxiliary bathing can be met, and a user can be assisted in bathing; the bath chair can be folded for storage by utilizing the swing adjustable mounting mode of the rear leg frame assembly, the mounting mode of the seat surface assembly and the mounting mode of the armrest folding assembly, so that the bath chair is convenient to transport and store, and the space is saved; by means of the rotary installation mode of the chair back assembly, the height of the front leg frame assembly and the height of the rear leg frame assembly are adjustable, so that the chair can adapt to the body type and posture of a user to the maximum extent, and the comfort and applicability of the product are effectively improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a chair, in particular to a lightweight bathing chair. Background Art

[0002] A bathing chair is a chair used in bathrooms to facilitate users to sit and bathe. It is mainly used in home life to assist users in bathing, ensure the user's physical safety, and prevent falls.

[0003] Some existing bathing chairs take up too much space and are difficult to use in smaller bathrooms, such as the rotating bathing chair with easy translation disclosed in application number CN202322657540.4. Some bathing chairs are too complex in structure, making them difficult to clean, maintain, and transport, such as the bathing lift chair disclosed in application number CN202323398273.X. Therefore, a lightweight bathing chair is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a lightweight bathing chair with a simple structure, easy to move, and able to be folded and stored.

[0005] Technical solution: The lightweight bathing chair provided by the utility model includes a seat assembly, a backrest assembly and two chair frame units; the two chair frame units each include a front leg frame assembly, a rear leg frame assembly and an armrest folding assembly; the rear leg frame assembly is installed on the front leg frame assembly through a leg folding structure, and the front leg frame assembly and the rear leg frame assembly are both adjustable in length; the armrest folding assembly is installed on the front leg frame assembly; a movable support unit is slidably and adjustably installed on the two front leg frame assemblies; the rear edge of the seat assembly is rotatably installed on the two rear leg frame assemblies through a positioning support rod, and the front edge is supported on the movable support unit; the backrest assembly is rotatably installed on the upper ends of the two front leg frame assemblies.

[0006] Furthermore, the front leg frame assembly includes a front leg frame inner sleeve and a front leg frame outer sleeve; the upper end of the front leg frame inner sleeve is telescopically and adjustably inserted into the lower end of the front leg frame outer sleeve; a fixed connecting piece is fixed on the upper end of the front leg frame outer sleeve; the fixed connecting piece is rotatably installed on the chair back assembly through a rotating shaft; the armrest folding assembly is installed on the front leg frame outer sleeve.

[0007] Furthermore, the mobile support unit includes a mobile support rod and two sliding sleeves; the two sliding sleeves are slidably and adjustably installed on the outer sleeves of the front leg frames of the two front leg frame assemblies; positioning brackets are provided on the two sliding sleeves; the two ends of the mobile support rod are respectively installed on the two positioning brackets; the seat assembly is used to press on the mobile support rod.

[0008] Furthermore, the rear leg frame assembly includes a rear leg frame outer sleeve and a rear leg frame inner sleeve; the upper end of the rear leg frame inner sleeve is telescopically and adjustably inserted into the lower end of the rear leg frame outer sleeve; the two ends of the positioning support rod are respectively fixed on the rear leg frame outer sleeves of the two rear leg frame assemblies; the upper end of the rear leg frame outer sleeve is installed on the front leg frame outer sleeve through the leg folding structure, and the top is used to press on the front leg frame outer sleeve.

[0009] Furthermore, the armrest folding assembly includes a seat armrest and a connecting sleeve; the connecting sleeve is sleeved on the outer sleeve of the front leg frame; the seat armrest is swingably installed on the connecting sleeve; and an armrest cushion is installed on the seat armrest.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: a basic bathing chair is formed by a seat assembly, a backrest assembly and two chair frame units, which has a relatively simple structure, can meet the needs of assisted bathing, and can assist users in bathing; the bathing chair can be folded for storage by utilizing the swing-adjustable installation method of the rear leg frame assembly, the installation method of the seat assembly and the installation method of the armrest folding assembly, which is convenient for transportation and storage and saves space; the seat back assembly is rotatable. The height of the front leg frame assembly and the height of the rear leg frame assembly are adjustable, so that the seat can adapt to the user's body shape and posture to the greatest extent, effectively improving the comfort and applicability of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the use state of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the folded state of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a partial installation exploded view of the front leg frame assembly of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 5 This is a partial installation exploded view of the utility chair back assembly;

[0016] Figure 6 This is a partial installation exploded view of the armrest folding assembly of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 7 This is a partial installation exploded view of the leg folding structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 8 This is a partial installation exploded view of the slidable support rod of the utility model;

[0019] In the figure: 1. Front leg frame assembly; 2. Rear leg frame assembly; 3. Leg folding structure; 4. Armrest folding assembly; 5. Seat assembly; 6. Backrest assembly; 7. Moving support unit; 8. Positioning support rod; 9. Fixed connector; 10. Chair armrest; 11. Front leg frame inner sleeve; 12. Front leg frame outer sleeve; 13. Chair foot protection pad; 14. First limiting rod; 15. Rotating shaft; 16. Backrest pad; 17. Rear leg frame outer sleeve; 18. Rear leg frame inner sleeve; 19. Connecting piece; 20. Fixing bolt; 21. Connecting sleeve; 22. Sliding sleeve; 23. Moving support rod; 24. Fixing screw; 25. Seat cushion; 26. Seat pad; 27. Back cushion; 28. Fixing nut; 29. Armrest cushion; 31. Second limiting rod; 32. Positioning bracket; 33. Fourth limiting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

[0021] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; they can refer to direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "left", "right", "front", "back", "up", "down", "top", "bottom", etc. indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only simplified descriptions for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0023] Example 1:

[0024] like Figure 1-8As shown, the utility model provides a lightweight bathing chair comprising: a seat assembly 5, a backrest assembly 6 and two chair frame units; each chair frame unit comprises a front leg frame assembly 1, a rear leg frame assembly 2 and an armrest folding assembly 4; the rear leg frame assembly 2 is swingably mounted on the front leg frame assembly 1 through a leg folding structure 3, and both the front leg frame assembly 1 and the rear leg frame assembly 2 are adjustable in length; the armrest folding assembly 4 is swingably mounted on the front leg frame assembly 1; a movable support unit 7 is slidingly and adjustably mounted on the two front leg frame assemblies 1; a positioning support rod 8 is rotatably connected between the two rear leg frame assemblies 2; the rear edge of the seat assembly 5 is fixed on the positioning support rod 8, and the front edge is supported on the movable support unit 7; the backrest assembly 6 is rotatably mounted on the upper ends of the two front leg frame assemblies 1.

[0025] The basic bathing chair is composed of a seat component 5, a backrest component 6 and two chair frame units. It has a relatively simple structure, can meet the needs of assisted bathing, and can assist users in bathing; the swing-adjustable installation method of the rear leg frame component 2, the installation method of the seat component 5 and the installation method of the armrest folding component 4 are utilized to make the bathing chair foldable for storage, which is convenient for transportation and storage and saves space; the rotating installation method of the backrest component 6, the height-adjustable front leg frame component 1 and the height-adjustable rear leg frame component 2 are utilized to make the seat adaptable to the user's body shape and posture to the greatest extent, effectively improving the comfort and applicability of the product.

[0026] Furthermore, the front leg frame assembly 1 includes a front leg frame inner sleeve 11 and a front leg frame outer sleeve 12;

[0027] The seat back assembly 6 includes a seat back pad 16 and a back cushion 27;

[0028] The upper end of the front leg frame inner sleeve 11 is inserted into the lower end of the front leg frame outer sleeve 12; a plurality of front limit holes are arranged at intervals on the lower side of the front leg frame outer sleeve 12; a first limit rod 14 is elastically and telescopically installed on the upper side of the front leg frame inner sleeve 11, the end of which extends into one of the front limit holes; the end of the first limit rod 14 is hemispherical; a fixed connector 9 is fixed to the upper end of the front leg frame outer sleeve 12; the two fixed connectors 9 are respectively rotatably mounted on the two vertical edges of the chair back pad 16 through the rotating shaft 15; the back pad 27 is mounted on the front side of the chair back pad 16; the armrest folding assembly 4 is mounted on the front leg frame outer sleeve 12.

[0029] The length of the front leg frame assembly 1 is adjusted by utilizing the cooperation between the first limit rod 14 on the front leg frame inner sleeve 11 and the front limit hole on the front leg frame outer sleeve 12. The first limit rod 14 is pressed to disengage the end of the first limit rod 14 from the front limit hole, and the length of the front leg frame inner sleeve 11 extending out of the front leg frame outer sleeve 12 is adjusted. The end of the first limit rod 14 extends into the corresponding front limit hole to achieve locking, thereby ensuring the stability of the front leg frame assembly 1 when the bathing chair is unfolded; the cooperation between the fixed connecting part 9, the rotating shaft 15 and the chair back pad 16 is utilized to achieve a rotary installation, so that the angle of the back pad 27 can adapt to the body shape and posture of different users.

[0030] Furthermore, the mobile support unit 7 includes a mobile support rod 23 and two sliding sleeves 22;

[0031] The seat assembly 5 includes a seat cushion 25 and a seat pad 26;

[0032] The two sliding sleeves 22 are respectively slidably mounted on the front leg frame outer sleeves 12 of the two front leg frame assemblies 1; a positioning bracket 32 is provided on each of the two sliding sleeves 22; the two ends of the movable support rod 23 are respectively installed on the two positioning brackets 32; the front edge of the seat assembly 5 is used to press on the movable support rod 23; a second limit rod 31 is elastically and telescopically installed in the middle of the two front leg frame outer sleeves 12, and the end of the second limit rod 31 is hemispherical; sliding tube positioning holes for inserting the second limit rod 31 are provided on each of the two sliding sleeves 22; an avoidance groove for avoiding the front limit hole is provided on the sliding sleeve 22; the seat cushion 25 is snap-fitted with the seat pad 26; the seat pad 26 is fixed on the positioning support rod 8; a snap groove for snapping onto the movable support rod 23 is laterally provided on the lower side surface of the seat pad 26.

[0033] When the bathing chair is in the unfolded state, the second limiting rod 31 on the outer sleeve 12 of the front leg frame is inserted into the sliding tube positioning hole on the sliding sleeve 22, so that the movable support rod 23 can be snapped into the snap groove to support the seat pad 26; press the second limiting rod 31 to make the end of the second limiting rod 31 disengage from the sliding tube positioning hole, move the two sliding sleeves 22 to drive the movable support rod 23 to move downward, and provide space for the seat assembly 5 to be folded, so as to facilitate the folding of the bathing chair.

[0034] Furthermore, the rear leg frame assembly 2 includes a rear leg frame outer sleeve 17 and a rear leg frame inner sleeve 18; the leg folding structure 3 includes a connecting piece 19 and a fixing bolt 20;

[0035] A chair foot protection pad 13 is installed on the lower ends of the front leg frame inner sleeve 11 and the rear leg frame inner sleeve 18; the upper end of the rear leg frame inner sleeve 18 is inserted into the lower end of the rear leg frame outer sleeve 17; a plurality of rear limit holes are arranged at intervals on the lower side of the rear leg frame inner sleeve 18; a third limit rod with its end extending into one of the rear limit holes is elastically and telescopically installed on the upper side of the rear leg frame inner sleeve 18; the end of the first limit rod is hemispherical; the two ends of the positioning support rod 8 are respectively fixed on the rear leg frame outer sleeves 17 of the two rear leg frame assemblies 2; the connecting piece 19 is fixed on the upper end of the rear leg frame outer sleeve 17; the connecting piece 19 is hingedly mounted on the front leg frame outer sleeve 12 by a fixing bolt 20; the top of the rear leg frame outer sleeve 17 is used to press on the front leg frame outer sleeve 12.

[0036] The chair foot protection pad 13 is used to provide buffering protection for the lower ends of the front leg frame inner sleeve 11 and the rear leg frame inner sleeve 18, and can also play an anti-slip protection role when the bathroom is humid; the cooperation between the third limit rod on the rear leg frame inner sleeve 18 and the rear limit hole on the rear leg frame outer sleeve 17 is used to achieve the length adjustment of the rear leg frame assembly 2. The third limit rod is pressed to disengage the end of the third limit rod from the rear limit hole, and the length of the rear leg frame inner sleeve 18 extending out of the rear leg frame outer sleeve 17 is adjusted. The end of the third limit rod is extended into the corresponding rear limit hole to achieve locking, thereby ensuring the stability of the rear leg frame assembly 2 when the bathing chair is unfolded.

[0037] Furthermore, the armrest folding assembly 4 includes a seat armrest 10, a connecting sleeve 21 and an armrest cushion 29;

[0038] The connecting sleeve 21 is sleeved on the upper part of the outer sleeve 12 of the front leg frame; the vertical seat of the chair armrest 10 is swingably mounted on the connecting sleeve 21 through a fixing screw 24, and the connecting sleeve 21 passes through the outer sleeve 12 of the front leg frame; a fixing nut 28 is threadedly screwed on the through end of the fixing screw 24; an armrest positioning hole is installed on the vertical seat of the chair armrest 10; a fourth limiting rod 33, the end of which is used to extend into the armrest positioning hole, is elastically and telescopically installed on the connecting sleeve 21, and the end of the fourth limiting rod 33 is hemispherical; when the end of the fourth limiting rod 33 extends into the armrest positioning hole, the horizontal seat of the chair armrest 10 is in a horizontal state; the armrest pad 29 is installed on the horizontal seat of the chair armrest 10.

[0039] The seat armrest 10 can be unfolded and folded by utilizing the cooperation between the fourth limiting rod 33 on the connecting sleeve 21 and the armrest positioning hole on the seat armrest 10; when the bathing chair is in the unfolded state, the end of the fourth limiting rod 33 is inserted into the armrest positioning hole to position the seat armrest 10; when the bathing chair is in the folded state, the end of the fourth limiting rod 33 is disengaged from the armrest positioning hole, so that the lower hem of the seat armrest 10 is close to the outer sleeve 12 of the front leg frame for storage; the armrest pad 29 is utilized to improve the comfort of the arm supporting on the armrest folding assembly 4.

[0040] As described above, although the present invention has been shown and described with reference to specific preferred embodiments, it should not be interpreted as limiting the present invention itself. Various changes in form and details may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A lightweight bathing chair, characterized by: The invention comprises a seat assembly (5), a backrest assembly (6) and two chair frame units; the two chair frame units each comprise a front leg frame assembly (1), a rear leg frame assembly (2) and an armrest folding assembly (4); the rear leg frame assembly (2) is mounted on the front leg frame assembly (1) via a leg folding structure (3), and both the front leg frame assembly (1) and the rear leg frame assembly (2) are adjustable in length; the armrest folding assembly (4) is mounted on the front leg frame assembly (1); a movable support unit (7) is slidably and adjustably mounted on the two front leg frame assemblies (1); the rear edge of the seat assembly (5) is rotatably mounted on the two rear leg frame assemblies (2) via a positioning support rod (8), and the front edge is supported on the movable support unit (7); the backrest assembly (6) is rotatably mounted on the upper ends of the two front leg frame assemblies (1).

2. The lightweight bath chair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front leg frame assembly (1) comprises a front leg frame inner sleeve (11) and a front leg frame outer sleeve (12); the upper end of the front leg frame inner sleeve (11) is telescopically and adjustably inserted into the lower end of the front leg frame outer sleeve (12); a fixed connecting member (9) is fixed to the upper end of the front leg frame outer sleeve (12); the fixed connecting member (9) is rotatably mounted on the chair back assembly (6) through a rotating shaft (15); and the armrest folding assembly (4) is mounted on the front leg frame outer sleeve (12).

3. The lightweight bath chair according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable support unit (7) comprises a movable support rod (23) and two sliding sleeves (22); the two sliding sleeves (22) are slidably and adjustably mounted on the front leg frame outer sleeves (12) of the two front leg frame assemblies (1); positioning brackets (32) are provided on the two sliding sleeves (22); the two ends of the movable support rod (23) are respectively mounted on the two positioning brackets (32); and the seat assembly (5) is used for pressing on the movable support rod (23).

4. The lightweight bath chair according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rear leg frame assembly (2) comprises a rear leg frame outer sleeve (17) and a rear leg frame inner sleeve (18); the upper end of the rear leg frame inner sleeve (18) is telescopically and adjustably inserted into the lower end of the rear leg frame outer sleeve (17); the two ends of the positioning support rod (8) are respectively fixed to the rear leg frame outer sleeves (17) of the two rear leg frame assemblies (2); the upper end of the rear leg frame outer sleeve (17) is installed on the front leg frame outer sleeve (12) through the leg folding structure (3), and the top is used to press on the front leg frame outer sleeve (12).

5. The lightweight bath chair according to claim 2, characterized in that: The armrest folding assembly (4) comprises a seat armrest (10) and a connecting sleeve (21); the connecting sleeve (21) is sleeved on the front leg frame outer sleeve (12); the seat armrest (10) is swingably and adjustably mounted on the connecting sleeve (21); and an armrest cushion (29) is mounted on the seat armrest (10).

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