Bath chair capable of being automatically folded

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic folding bath chair which comprises a front foot assembly, a rear foot assembly and a cushion, the upper end of the front foot assembly is bent towards the rear foot assembly to form a transverse pipe, the end portion of the transverse pipe is bent upwards to form a backrest support, and the upper end of the rear foot assembly is hinged to the transverse pipe. A first linkage support and a second linkage support which can rotate are installed at the bottom of the cushion, the two ends of the first linkage support are installed on the rear foot assembly, the two ends of the second linkage support are installed on the front foot assembly, and a hinge which is reset and unfolded by an energy storage torsional spring is installed between the first linkage support and the cushion. The hinge is driven by the energy storage torsional spring to unfold, so that the cushion rotates upwards through the first linkage support and the rear foot assembly as a fulcrum, meanwhile, the front foot assembly is driven by the second linkage support to rotate and draw close to the rear foot assembly, and therefore the automatic folding effect of the bath chair is achieved, and large strength can be saved; even old people can also easily operate the device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to bathing auxiliary equipment for people with mobility impairments, in particular to a bathing chair. Background Art

[0002] A bath chair is a chair that allows users to sit and take a bath. It is mainly used by older people or frail patients. Most of the earlier bath chairs were fixed after splicing and installation. This type of chair cannot be folded for storage, so it occupies a large space in the bathroom or toilet, which is not conducive to storage. It needs to be installed by yourself when you buy it, which is more troublesome.

[0003] With the development of society, existing bathing chairs have a folding function. The commonly used structure is that the rear leg tube assembly is directly fastened to the backrest tube assembly, and the seat plate and the backrest tube assembly are connected by a plastic connecting rod. This structure is still relatively troublesome when folding and there is still room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides an automatically folding bathing chair.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0006] A self-folding bathing chair comprises a front leg assembly, a rear leg assembly and a seat cushion, wherein a transverse tube is bent at the upper end of the front leg assembly in the direction of the rear leg assembly, and the end of the transverse tube is bent upward to form a backrest bracket, the upper end of the rear leg assembly is hinged on the transverse tube, and a rotatable first linkage bracket and a second linkage bracket are installed at the bottom of the seat cushion, the two ends of the first linkage bracket are installed on the rear leg assembly, and the two ends of the second linkage bracket are installed on the front leg assembly, and a hinge is installed between the first linkage bracket and the seat cushion, which is reset and unfolded by an energy storage torsion spring.

[0007] Two first rotating seats are symmetrically provided at the rear end bottom of the seat cushion, the first linkage bracket is rotatably installed in the first rotating seat, the first linkage bracket is located between the first rotating seats and bent to form a mounting position, the bottom of the seat cushion is provided with a fixing part corresponding to the mounting position, and the two sides of the hinge are respectively installed on the mounting position and the fixing part.

[0008] Both ends of the first linkage bracket are bent toward the installation position to form first connecting ends, and the first connecting ends are installed on the rear leg assembly.

[0009] The second linkage bracket includes a rotating rod and a mounting rod, the mounting rod is installed on the front foot assembly, and two second rotating seats are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the middle end of the seat cushion. The rotating rod is rotatably installed in the second rotating seat, and one end of the rotating rod is fixed on the transverse tube, and the other end is bent toward the mounting rod to form a connecting rod, and the end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the mounting rod.

[0010] A first fixing buckle is provided at the bottom of the front end of the seat cushion, and a first clamping groove matching the outer diameter of the mounting rod is provided on the bottom surface of the first fixing buckle, and the first clamping groove is installed on the mounting rod.

[0011] A pad is installed at the bottom of the transverse tube. The bottom surface of the pad is provided with a semicircular groove that matches the diameter of the pipe of the rear foot assembly. The semicircular groove is clamped on the rear foot assembly.

[0012] Rotatable and foldable armrests are symmetrically mounted on the backrest bracket.

[0013] A height-adjustable pillow is installed on the backrest bracket.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: a transverse tube is bent at the upper end of the front foot assembly toward the rear foot assembly, the end of the transverse tube is bent upward to form a backrest bracket, the upper end of the rear foot assembly is hinged on the transverse tube, and a rotatable first linkage bracket and a second linkage bracket are installed at the bottom of the seat cushion, the two ends of the first linkage bracket are installed on the rear foot assembly, and the two ends of the second linkage bracket are installed on the front foot assembly. A hinge that is reset and unfolded by an energy storage torsion spring is installed between the first linkage bracket and the seat cushion. When the front end of the seat cushion is lightly lifted, the hinge is driven to unfold by the energy storage torsion spring, so that the seat cushion passes through the first linkage bracket and takes the rear foot assembly as a fulcrum and rotates upward. At the same time, the front foot assembly is driven to rotate by the second linkage bracket and moves closer to the rear foot assembly, thereby realizing the automatic folding effect of the bathing chair, which can save a lot of effort and is easy to operate even for elderly people. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0016] Figure 1 This is one of the expanded structural diagrams of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is the second expanded structural diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a folding structure diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the cushion;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the first linkage bracket;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the second linkage bracket;

[0022] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clear, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention and the features therein can be combined with each other unless there is any conflict.

[0024] It should be understood that these descriptions are only exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0025] Some embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-7 A self-folding bathing chair comprises a front foot assembly 1, a rear foot assembly 2, and a seat cushion 3. The upper end of the front foot assembly 1 is bent with a transverse tube 4 toward the rear foot assembly 2. The end of the transverse tube 4 is bent upward to form a backrest bracket 5. The upper end of the rear foot assembly 2 is hinged on the transverse tube 4. The bottom of the seat cushion 3 is equipped with a rotatable first linkage bracket 6 and a second linkage bracket 7. The two ends of the first linkage bracket 6 are installed on the rear foot assembly 2, and the two ends of the second linkage bracket 7 are installed on the front foot assembly 1. The first linkage bracket 6 and the seat cushion 3 are connected. A hinge 8 is installed in between, which is reset and unfolded by an energy storage torsion spring (when this product is unfolded, the two side leaves of the hinge 8 form an angle less than 180°, and when this product is folded, the two side leaves of the hinge 8 are fully unfolded to 180°). Gently lift the front end of the seat cushion, and the hinge is driven to unfold by the energy storage torsion spring, so that the seat cushion passes through the first linkage bracket and rotates upward with the rear foot assembly as the fulcrum. At the same time, the front foot assembly is driven to rotate through the second linkage bracket and move closer to the rear foot assembly, thereby realizing the automatic folding effect of the bath chair, which can save a lot of effort and is easy to operate even for elderly people.

[0027] Two first rotating seats 9 are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the rear end of the seat cushion 3, and the first linkage bracket 6 is rotatably installed in the first rotating seat 9. The first linkage bracket 6 is located between the first rotating seats 9 and is bent to form a mounting position 10. A fixing part 11 is provided at the bottom of the seat cushion 3 corresponding to the mounting position 10, and both sides of the hinge 8 are respectively installed on the mounting position 10 and the fixing part 11.

[0028] A mounting seat 23 is fixed to the mounting position 10 by welding or the like, and one side of the hinge 8 is fixed to the mounting seat 23 by screws.

[0029] Both ends of the first linkage bracket 6 are bent toward the mounting position 10 to form a first connecting end 12, which is mounted on the rear foot assembly 2. The position of the first connecting end 12 is much lower than that of the mounting position 10. Its function is to increase the length of the lever arm when the first connecting end 12 rotates, thereby increasing the torque when it rotates. The lever arm length between the hinge 8 and the fixing portion 11 is relatively short, and the seat cushion 3 can be more easily tilted up with the rear foot assembly 2 as a fulcrum (if the lever arm at the first connecting end 12 is relatively short, the torques applied to the rear foot assembly 2 and the seat cushion 3 are close, and when the rear foot assembly 2 does not move as a fulcrum, the seat cushion 3 will not move either, that is, the seat cushion 3 will not flip upward).

[0030] The second linkage bracket 7 includes a rotating rod 13 and a mounting rod 14. The mounting rod 14 is mounted on the front foot assembly 1. Two second rotating seats 15 are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the middle end of the seat cushion 3. The rotating rod 13 is rotatably mounted in the second rotating seat 15, and one end of the rotating rod 13 is fixed to the transverse tube 4, and the other end is bent toward the mounting rod 14 to form a connecting rod 16. The end of the connecting rod 16 is fixedly connected to the mounting rod 14 (for example, by welding).

[0031] The function of the mounting rod 14 and the connecting rod 16 is also to increase the length of the lever arm, thereby making the folding of the product smoother (this is common sense in physics and will not be explained here).

[0032] A first fixing buckle 17 is provided at the bottom front end of the seat cushion 3, and a first clipping groove 18 with a bottom opening is provided on the bottom surface of the first fixing buckle 17. The diameter of the first clipping groove 18 matches the outer diameter of the mounting rod 14, and the opening size of the first clipping groove 18 is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the mounting rod 14. When the first clipping groove 18 is installed on the mounting rod 14, it plays a certain fixing role. When it needs to be folded, the seat cushion 3 is lifted to disengage the first clipping groove 18 and the mounting rod 14. Driven by the hinge 8, the seat cushion 3 continues to flip upward.

[0033] In addition, a clamping block 24 is provided in the first clamping slot 18 . When the first clamping slot 18 is installed on the mounting rod 14 , the clamping block 24 clamps the mounting rod 14 .

[0034] A pad 19 is installed at the bottom of the transverse tube 4, and the bottom surface of the pad 19 is provided with a semicircular groove 20 that matches the pipe diameter of the rear foot assembly 2. The semicircular groove 20 is clamped on the rear foot assembly 2. The function of the pad 19 is to ensure that the seat cushion 3 is in a horizontal state when the product is unfolded. In addition, the semicircular groove 20 and the rear foot assembly 2 also have a positioning and fixing effect. In conjunction with the first clamping groove 18 and the mounting rod 14 (the axis center line of the semicircular groove 20 and the axis center line of the first clamping groove 18 are perpendicular to each other), it can effectively ensure that the seat cushion 3 will not move, thereby further improving the safety of use.

[0035] The backrest bracket 5 is symmetrically provided with rotatable and foldable armrests 21 to further reduce the volume after folding and the space occupied when stored.

[0036] The backrest bracket 5 is provided with a height-adjustable pillow 22 , which can better fit people of different body shapes.

[0037] In this utility model, the term "plurality" refers to two or more, unless otherwise expressly defined. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items. Terms such as "install," "connect," "connect," and "fix" should be understood broadly. For example, "connect" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "connected" can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "assembled to," "mounted to," "fixed to," or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0039] Throughout this specification, terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," or "specific embodiments" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative uses of these terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0040] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatically foldable bathing chair, comprising a front leg assembly (1), a rear leg assembly (2), and a seat cushion (3), characterized in that A transverse tube (4) is bent at the upper end of the front foot assembly (1) in the direction of the rear foot assembly (2), and the end of the transverse tube (4) is bent upward to form a backrest bracket (5). The upper end of the rear foot assembly (2) is hinged on the transverse tube (4). A rotatable first linkage bracket (6) and a second linkage bracket (7) are installed at the bottom of the seat cushion (3). Both ends of the first linkage bracket (6) are installed on the rear foot assembly (2), and both ends of the second linkage bracket (7) are installed on the front foot assembly (1). A hinge (8) is installed between the first linkage bracket (6) and the seat cushion (3) and is reset and unfolded by an energy storage torsion spring.

2. The automatically foldable bath chair according to claim 1, characterized in that Two first rotating seats (9) are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the rear end of the seat cushion (3); the first linkage bracket (6) is rotatably mounted in the first rotating seat (9); the first linkage bracket (6) is located between the first rotating seats (9) and is bent to form a mounting position (10); a fixing portion (11) is provided at the bottom of the seat cushion (3) corresponding to the mounting position (10); and both sides of the hinge (8) are respectively mounted on the mounting position (10) and the fixing portion (11).

3. The automatically foldable bath chair according to claim 2, characterized in that Both ends of the first linkage bracket (6) are bent toward the mounting position (10) to form first connecting ends (12), and the first connecting ends (12) are mounted on the rear foot assembly (2).

4. The automatically foldable bath chair according to claim 1, characterized in that The second linkage bracket (7) includes a rotating rod (13) and a mounting rod (14), wherein the mounting rod (14) is mounted on the front foot assembly (1), and two second rotating seats (15) are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the middle end of the seat cushion (3). The rotating rod (13) is rotatably mounted in the second rotating seat (15), and one end of the rotating rod (13) is fixed to the transverse tube (4), and the other end is bent toward the mounting rod (14) to form a connecting rod (16), and the end of the connecting rod (16) is fixedly connected to the mounting rod (14).

5. The automatically foldable bath chair according to claim 4, characterized in that A first fixing buckle (17) is provided at the bottom of the front end of the seat cushion (3); a first clamping groove (18) matching the outer diameter of the mounting rod (14) is provided on the bottom surface of the first fixing buckle (17); and the first clamping groove (18) is mounted on the mounting rod (14).

6. The automatically foldable bath chair according to claim 1, characterized in that A pad (19) is installed at the bottom of the transverse tube (4), and a semicircular groove (20) matching the diameter of the pipe of the rear foot component (2) is provided on the bottom surface of the pad (19), and the semicircular groove (20) is clamped on the rear foot component (2).

7. The automatically foldable bath chair according to claim 1, characterized in that Rotatable and foldable armrests (21) are symmetrically mounted on the backrest bracket (5).

8. The automatically foldable bath chair according to claim 1, characterized in that A height-adjustable pillow (22) is mounted on the backrest bracket (5).

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