Push-pull folding shower chair

By designing a foldable shower chair, the inconvenience and safety hazards caused by the small seat area are solved, effective support and stability are achieved for users with larger bodies, and the user experience of the shower chair is improved.

CN223336013UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16XIAMEN EASO CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422448255.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-10
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing shower chairs have a small seat area, making it inconvenient for larger users to use and prone to falling. They also pose safety hazards and provide a poor user experience.

Method used

A push-pull folding shower chair is designed, which includes a rotatable bracket and a seat. The seat can move forward and backward. The forward and backward movement of the seat is achieved by cooperating with a locking bolt and a guide hole. A fixing plate and a torsion spring are provided to make the seat foldable. The supporting feet are in contact with the ground to increase stability, and there are anti-slip pads under the supporting feet.

Benefits of technology

The seat can be expanded or folded as needed to provide increased support for larger users, prevent them from slipping and falling, improve the user experience, and eliminate safety hazards.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a push-pull folding shower chair which comprises a support capable of rotating relative to a wall surface, a seat body is arranged above the support, the seat body is arranged on the support in a front-back moving mode, and the legs of a user with a large size can be sufficiently supported through the seat body capable of moving front and back. Therefore, the user has enough sense of safety, and the experience feeling during showering is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a push-pull folding shower chair. Background Art

[0002] With the aging population in modern society, various devices that assist the elderly are becoming increasingly important. For example, showers are common bathroom accessories. However, existing showers are simple in function, making them difficult for the elderly or those with limited mobility. Furthermore, elderly people and children are prone to falls while bathing, posing a safety hazard. Sitting can help prevent falls. Existing shower chairs generally have a small seat area, meaning that the contact area with the buttocks is small, making them less user-friendly for those with larger bodies. They also provide insufficient foot support, making them prone to slipping out of the seat and falling, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a push-pull folding shower chair.

[0004] The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0005] A push-pull folding shower chair comprises a bracket which can rotate relative to a wall, a seat body is arranged above the bracket, and the seat body is arranged on the bracket so as to be movable forward and backward.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, a guide hole is provided on the bracket, a moving block is provided in the guide hole, and the moving block can move forward and backward relative to the bracket in the guide hole, and the moving block is connected to the base.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, the moving block is a locking bolt, which can be threadedly connected to the base body; a gasket is provided on the outer periphery of the locking bolt, and the gasket can be located above and below the bracket.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, a fixing plate is further included. The fixing plate can be fixedly connected to the base body via a locking bolt. The fixing plate can move forward and backward relative to the bracket. The fixing plate is located between the bracket and the base body.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, a main body is further included, and the main body can be fixed on a wall. A fixing frame is also fixed on the main body, and the fixing frame is hinged to the rear end of the bracket.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, a torsion spring is provided between the fixing frame and the rear end of the bracket. When the seat is not occupied, the torsion spring can cause the bracket and the seat to flip upwards and be folded.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the front end of the bracket is also hinged to the upper end of the supporting leg. When the bracket is flipped over from the main body and unfolded, the lower end of the supporting leg can abut against the ground.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, a connecting rod is further included, wherein the rear end of the connecting rod can be hinged to the rear side of the bracket, and the front end of the connecting rod can be hinged to the middle part of the support member.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, an anti-slip pad is provided under the supporting foot.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, the supporting leg is a U-shaped tube and also includes a cover plate, which can be buckled on the front side of the supporting leg. When the bracket is folded, the cover plate is located on the front side of the seat body, and the cover plate can cover the support member and the bracket.

[0015] The push-pull folding shower chair of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: during normal use, the seat body can be folded and retracted without increasing the occupied space; if a consumer with a larger body feels that the seat body is not enough to support the legs, the seat body can be pulled out first to increase the support for the legs, because the main body of the backrest can support the consumer's back, so that the buttocks can be appropriately supported, and the consumer can also feel enough support, so that the consumer will not slip out of the seat body or fall, and the feeling of insufficient support in the mind is eliminated, and the consumer can shower comfortably, improving the shower experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or descriptions of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the expanded state of the utility model Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the expanded state of the utility model Figure 2 .

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the expanded state of the utility model Figure 3 .

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the utility model in the unfolded state (the seat body is not pulled out).

[0021] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the utility model in the unfolded state (the seat body is pulled out).

[0022] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the utility model in a folded state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model for which protection is sought, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0026] 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; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium, 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.

[0027] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0028] Referring to the drawings in the specification, a push-pull folding shower chair includes a bracket 10 that can rotate relative to a wall, a seat 20 is provided above the bracket, and the seat is arranged on the bracket so as to be movable forward and backward. The bracket is relatively fixed, and the forward movement of the seat can increase the support surface of the seat for the user's legs, thereby being able to accommodate larger users.

[0029] Preferably, the bracket is provided with a guide hole 11, which is a strip-shaped hole. A movable block is disposed within the guide hole. The movable block can move forward and backward relative to the bracket within the guide hole, and the movable block is connected to the base. The movable block is a locking bolt 30, which can be threadedly engaged with the base. A gasket 31 is sleeved around the outer periphery of the locking bolt, which can be positioned above or below the bracket. During use, the locking bolt cooperates with the guide hole, allowing the locking bolt and the base to move forward and backward.

[0030] Furthermore, it also includes a fixing plate 32, which can be fixedly connected to the base body via a locking bolt, and can move forward and backward relative to the bracket. The fixing plate is located between the bracket and the base body, and the fixing plate can be covered on the outer periphery of the bracket part to form a guiding structure.

[0031] Preferably, the shower head further comprises a body 40, which can support a person's back and has a water outlet assembly for showering. This is similar to the prior art and is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, so detailed description is omitted. The body can be fixed to a wall and is further secured with a fixing bracket 41, which is hinged to the rear end of the bracket. A torsion spring 42 is provided between the fixing bracket and the rear end of the bracket. When the seat is not occupied, the torsion spring can cause the bracket and the seat to flip upward and fold, allowing the seat to automatically fold when not in use.

[0032] Furthermore, the front end of the bracket is hinged to the upper end of the support leg 50. When the bracket is flipped from the main body and deployed, the lower end of the support leg can contact the ground. A connecting rod 51 is also included, the rear end of which can be hinged to the rear side of the bracket, and the front end of which can be hinged to the middle of the support member. Anti-skid pads 52 are provided below the support leg to prevent sideways sliding and improve the stability of the overall structure.

[0033] In one use, the supporting leg is a U-shaped tube and also includes a cover plate 60. The cover plate can be buckled on the front side of the supporting leg. When the bracket is folded, the cover plate is located on the front side of the base body. The cover plate can cover the support member and the bracket, so that the components originally under the base body can be covered, thereby improving the aesthetics of the base body after folding.

[0034] More specifically, the present invention is as follows: the main body is fixed to a wall or other fixed plate, the main body can provide a back support for the consumer, and the base is rotatably connected to the main body, which can be put down when in use and can be folded up when not in use; and the fixing plate is fixed to the bottom of the base; there is a guide hole on the bracket, and the fixing plate is connected to the bracket through the guide hole, so that the fixing plate can move back and forth in the guide hole, thereby realizing the back and forth movement of the base relative to the wall.

[0035] The foregoing description shows and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously mentioned, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the form disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. Instead, the present invention can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments and can be modified within the scope of the present invention as taught herein or through the techniques or knowledge of the relevant art. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be protected by the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. A push-pull folding shower chair, comprising a bracket that can rotate relative to a wall, characterized in that: A seat body is arranged above the bracket, and the seat body is arranged on the bracket so as to be movable forward and backward.

2. A push-pull folding shower chair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket is provided with a guide hole, and a moving block is provided in the guide hole. The moving block can move forward and backward relative to the bracket in the guide hole, and the moving block is connected to the base body.

3. The push-pull folding shower chair according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moving block is a locking bolt, which can be threadedly connected to the base body; a gasket is sleeved on the outer periphery of the locking bolt, and the gasket can be located above and below the bracket.

4. The push-pull folding shower chair according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a fixing plate, which can be fixedly connected to the base body via a locking bolt, and the fixing plate can move forward and backward relative to the bracket, and the fixing plate is located between the bracket and the base body.

5. A push-pull folding shower chair according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The utility model also comprises a main body, which can be fixed on a wall. A fixing frame is fixed on the main body, and the fixing frame is hinged to the rear end of the bracket.

6. The push-pull folding shower chair according to claim 5, characterized in that: A torsion spring is provided between the fixing frame and the rear end of the bracket. When no one is sitting on the seat, the torsion spring can cause the bracket and the seat to flip upwards and be folded.

7. The push-pull folding shower chair according to claim 6, characterized in that: The front end of the bracket is also hinged to the upper end of the supporting foot. When the bracket is flipped over from the main body and unfolded, the lower end of the supporting foot can abut against the ground.

8. The push-pull folding shower chair according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a connecting rod, the rear end of which can be hinged to the rear side of the bracket, and the front end of which can be hinged to the middle part of the support member.

9. The push-pull folding shower chair according to claim 8, characterized in that: An anti-slip pad is provided under the supporting foot.

10. A push-pull folding shower chair according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that: The support leg is a U-shaped tube and also includes a cover plate, which can be buckled on the front side of the support leg. When the bracket is folded, the cover plate is located on the front side of the seat body, and the cover plate can cover the support member and the bracket.