Movable bathtub

Abstract

The utility model discloses a movable bathtub which comprises a bathtub body, and the bathtub body has a first state, a second state and a third state. The bathtub further comprises moving wheels and a supporting assembly which are arranged at the bottom of the bathtub body, and the supporting assembly comprises a first supporting foot extending up and down and a second supporting foot extending in the walking direction of the moving wheels. On one hand, on the basis of cooperation of the moving wheels, the first supporting leg and the second supporting leg, the bathtub body can be switched among multiple states, so that the bathtub body can move flexibly, the bathing requirement of people with mobility difficulties is met, and the use experience of users is greatly improved; on the other hand, the space occupied by the cylinder body can be effectively reduced by adjusting the cylinder body to be vertical, and storage or transportation is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of bathtubs, and in particular relates to a movable bathtub. Background Art

[0002] As we all know, a bathtub is a sanitary ware for people to bathe.

[0003] Currently, most existing bathtubs are generally embedded or placed flat and fixed in one position by bottom supports. That is to say, existing bathtubs are generally immovable. When bathing is needed, the user can only use the bathtub by going to a specific position.

[0004] However, in actual use, especially in the nursing industry, people with limited mobility need to go to the bathtub every time they need to take a bath, which is cumbersome and difficult. Therefore, existing bathtubs cannot flexibly meet the bathing needs of people with limited mobility. In addition, fixed bathtubs take up a large space and are inconvenient to store or transport. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a new movable bathtub.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A movable bathtub comprises a cylinder body, which has a first state, a second state and a third state; the bathtub also comprises moving wheels and a support assembly respectively arranged at the bottom of the cylinder body, wherein the support assembly comprises a first support leg extending up and down, and a second support leg extending along the moving direction of the moving wheel, wherein the moving wheel and the first support leg are synchronously supported on the ground, the cylinder body is fixed relative to the ground and forms a first state; the moving wheel is supported on the ground, the first support leg is separated from the ground, and the cylinder body can move back and forth along the ground with the moving wheel and forms a second state; the moving wheel and the first support leg are separated from the ground, and the second support leg is supported on the ground, or the second support leg and the cylinder body are synchronously supported on the ground, and the cylinder body is then erected and forms a third state.

[0008] According to a specific embodiment and preferred aspect of the present invention, the moving wheel and the first support leg are respectively disposed near the front and rear ends of the cylinder body, and the second support leg is connected to the front end of the cylinder body and extends horizontally forward. This not only improves the stability of the cylinder body in the first state, but also facilitates the implementation of the cylinder body switching to the third state.

[0009] Preferably, the second support leg is located above the moving wheel. When the cylinder body switches from the first state or the second state to the third state, the cylinder body rotates upward around the axis of the moving wheel, the second support leg gradually contacts the ground, and the moving wheel gradually leaves the ground. In this way, the operation is simple and labor-saving while ensuring safety.

[0010] Specifically, when the cylinder body is in the third state, the second supporting leg and the front end surface of the cylinder body are synchronously supported on the ground.

[0011] Preferably, the supporting end of the second leg is flush with the front end face of the cylinder body in the height direction of the cylinder body, thereby ensuring that the cylinder body is upright and avoids accidental tipping.

[0012] Preferably, the second leg is U-shaped, and the two sides of the second leg are fixedly connected to the left and right side walls of the cylinder body. Here, while achieving the supporting function, it is also convenient for the user to hold the second leg to perform operations such as climbing stairs.

[0013] According to another specific embodiment and preferred aspect of the present invention, a connecting base is provided on the cylinder body, and the first leg is connected to the connecting base via a pivot so as to be able to flip up and down. When the cylinder body is in the first state, the first leg flips downward and unfolds; when the cylinder body is in the second state and / or the third state, the first leg flips upward and folds. This further saves space occupied by the cylinder body.

[0014] Preferably, a torsion spring is provided on the connecting seat, wherein the torsion spring drives the first supporting leg to maintain a tendency to flip downward and unfold.

[0015] According to another embodiment and preferred aspect of the present invention, the bathtub includes a bathtub body with an opening at one end for wheelchair access, and a door body capable of opening and closing the opening. This facilitates use with a wheelchair, allowing a person with limited mobility to bathe in the bathtub while in a wheelchair, greatly improving convenience.

[0016] In addition, the inner wall of the bathtub body is provided with a guide groove extending in the direction of wheelchair entry and exit, along which the wheelchair moves; and / or, the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bathtub body is formed near the opening with a guide surface extending from the inside outward and sloping downward, so that the wheelchair enters the inner cavity of the bathtub body from the outside inward and along the guide surface. In this way, the wheelchair can enter the bathtub easily.

[0017] Due to the implementation of the above technical solution, the utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0018] For people with limited mobility, existing bathtubs require them to go to the bathtub every time they want to take a bath, which is cumbersome and difficult to operate. Therefore, existing bathtubs cannot flexibly meet the bathing needs of people with limited mobility. In addition, fixed bathtubs take up a large space and are inconvenient to store or transport. The present application comprehensively designs the structure of a movable bathtub, cleverly solving the shortcomings and defects of the existing technology. After adopting the bathtub, when in use, the movable wheels and the first support leg are kept synchronously supported on the ground, so that the bathtub body is fixed relative to the ground for the user to bathe. When moving, the first support leg is driven off the ground, and the bathtub body can move back and forth along the ground following the movable wheels. When storing or transporting, the movable wheels and the first support leg are driven off the ground, and the second support leg is supported on the ground, or the second support leg and the bathtub body are synchronously supported on the ground, so that the bathtub body can be in an upright state to reduce the space occupied laterally. Therefore, compared with the existing technology, the present invention, on the one hand, is based on the cooperation of the movable wheels and the first and second legs, so that the cylinder body can be transformed between multiple states, thereby realizing flexible movement of the cylinder body and meeting the bathing needs of people with mobility difficulties, greatly improving the user experience; on the other hand, by adjusting the upright position of the cylinder body, the space occupied by the cylinder body can be effectively reduced, which is convenient for storage or transportation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the movable bathtub of the present invention (with the door closed);

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the movable bathtub of the present invention (with the door open);

[0022] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the front view of the movable bathtub of the present invention (first state);

[0023] Figure 4 2 is a schematic front view of the movable bathtub of the present invention (second state);

[0024] Figure 5 2 is a schematic front view of the movable bathtub of the present invention (third state);

[0025] Wherein: 1, cylinder body; 10, cylinder body; 100, guide groove; m, guide surface; 11, door body; z, connecting seat; j, hinge; s, locking piece;

[0026] 2. Moving wheels;

[0027] 3. Support assembly; 31. First support leg; 32. Second support leg. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] In the description of the present application, 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", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like 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 application 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 application.

[0030] 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 defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0031] In this application, 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 or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0032] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0033] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "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.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the movable bathtub involved in this embodiment includes a bathtub body 1 , movable wheels 2 , and a support assembly 3 .

[0035] Specifically, the contours of both ends of the cylinder body 1 are gradually narrowed from top to bottom, and the cylinder body 1 includes a cylinder body 10 with an open opening k formed from the rear end for the split wheelchair to enter and exit, and a door body 11 that can open or close the open opening 10, wherein the inner wall of the cylinder body 10 is also provided with a C-shaped guide groove 100 extending along the direction of entry and exit of the wheelchair, and the wheelchair moves along the guide groove 100; the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the cylinder body 10 is formed with a guide surface m that is inclined from the inside to the outside and downward near the open opening k.

[0036] The door body 11 is rotatably connected to the corresponding edge of the opening 10 through a hinge j on one side, and is locked or unlocked with the side wall of the cylinder body 10 through a locking member s on the other side, wherein the locking member s can be any conventional locking device.

[0037] In this example, there are two moving wheels 2 , which are connected side by side along the width direction of the cylinder body 1 at the bottom of the cylinder body 1 and are arranged close to the front end of the cylinder body 1 .

[0038] In this example, the support assembly 3 includes a first support leg 31 extending up and down, and a second support leg 32 extending along the moving direction of the moving wheel 2 .

[0039] In some specific embodiments, there are two first supporting legs 31 , and the two first supporting legs 31 are connected side by side along the width direction of the cylinder body 1 at the bottom of the cylinder body 1 and are arranged near the rear end of the cylinder body 1 .

[0040] For ease of implementation, a connecting base z is provided on the cylinder body 1. The first leg 31 is pivotally connected to the connecting base z so that it can be flipped up and down, allowing it to be folded upward and extended downward. A torsion spring is provided on the connecting base z, which drives the first leg 31 to maintain its downward flipping and extension tendency. Furthermore, a locking slot z0 is provided on the connecting base z, which engages with the locking slot when the first leg 31 is folded, thereby locking the first leg 31.

[0041] The second support leg 32 is connected to the front end of the cylinder body 1 and extends horizontally forward and is located above the moving wheel 2, wherein the second support leg 32 is U-shaped, and the two sides of the second support leg 32 are fixedly connected to the left and right side walls of the cylinder body 1 respectively, the middle part of the second support leg 32 constitutes a supporting end, and the supporting end of the second support leg 32 is arranged flush with the front end surface of the cylinder body 1 in the height direction of the cylinder body 1.

[0042] That is to say, with the cooperation of the moving wheel 2, the first support leg 31 and the second support leg 32, the cylinder body 1 has a first state, a second state and a third state, wherein the moving wheel 2 and the first support leg 31 are synchronously supported on the ground, the cylinder body 1 is horizontal and fixed relative to the ground and constitutes the first state; the moving wheel 2 is supported on the ground, the user lifts up the other end of the cylinder body 1 and makes the first support leg 31 leave the ground, and the cylinder body 1 can move back and forth along the ground with the moving wheel 2 and constitute the second state; the moving wheel 2 and the first support leg 31 are separated from the ground, and the second support leg 32 is supported on the ground, or the second support leg 32 and the cylinder body 1 are synchronously supported on the ground, and the cylinder body 1 is then erected and constitutes the third state. At the same time, when the cylinder body 1 switches from the first state or the second state to the third state, the cylinder body 1 flips upward around the axis of the moving wheel 2, the second support leg 32 gradually touches the ground, and the moving wheel 2 gradually leaves the ground; when the cylinder body 1 is in the third state, the second support leg 32 and the front end surface of the cylinder body 1 are synchronously supported on the ground; when the cylinder body 1 is in the first state, the first support leg 31 flips downward and unfolds; when the cylinder body 1 is in the second state or / and the third state, the first support leg 31 flips upward and folds.

[0043] In summary, after adopting the bathtub, when using it, the movable wheels and the first supporting leg are kept synchronously supported on the ground, so that the bathtub body is fixed relative to the ground, and the user can bathe; when moving, the first supporting leg is driven off the ground, and the bathtub body can move back and forth along the ground following the movable wheels; when storing or transporting, the movable wheels and the first supporting leg are driven off the ground, and the second supporting leg is supported on the ground, or the second supporting leg and the bathtub body are synchronously supported on the ground, and the bathtub body can be erected upward to reduce the space occupied laterally. Therefore, compared with the existing technology, on the one hand, the present invention is based on the cooperation of the moving wheels and the first and second support legs, so that the cylinder body can be transformed between multiple states, thereby realizing flexible movement of the cylinder body and meeting the bathing needs of people with limited mobility, greatly improving the user experience; on the other hand, by adjusting the upright position of the cylinder body, the space occupied by the cylinder body can be effectively reduced, which is convenient for storage or transportation; thirdly, through the layout of the present application, not only the stability of the cylinder body in the first state is improved, but also the implementation of the cylinder body switching to the third state is facilitated; fourthly, on the basis of ensuring safety, the operation is simple and labor-saving; fifthly, the second support leg of the present application is used to achieve a supporting effect while making it convenient for the user to hold the second support leg to perform operations such as climbing stairs; sixthly, the bathtub can be used in conjunction with a wheelchair, so that people with limited mobility can enter the bathtub for a bath while sitting in a wheelchair, greatly improving convenience.

[0044] The present invention has been described in detail above, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A movable bathtub, comprising a tub, characterized in that: The cylinder body has a first state, a second state and a third state; the bathtub also includes moving wheels and a support assembly respectively arranged at the bottom of the cylinder body, wherein the support assembly includes a first support leg extending up and down, and a second support leg extending along the walking direction of the moving wheel, wherein the moving wheel and the first support leg are synchronously supported on the ground, and the cylinder body is fixed relative to the ground and constitutes a first state; the moving wheel is supported on the ground, the first support leg is separated from the ground, and the cylinder body can move along the ground with the moving wheel and constitutes a second state; the moving wheel and the first support leg are separated from the ground, and the second support leg is supported on the ground, or the second support leg and the cylinder body are synchronously supported on the ground, and the cylinder body is then erected and constitutes a third state.

2. The movable bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving wheel and the first supporting leg are respectively arranged close to the front end and the rear end of the cylinder body, and the second supporting leg is connected to the front end of the cylinder body and extends horizontally forward.

3. The movable bathtub according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second support leg is located above the moving wheel. When the cylinder body switches from the first state or the second state to the third state, the cylinder body flips upward around the axis of the moving wheel, the second support leg gradually contacts the ground, and the moving wheel gradually leaves the ground.

4. The movable bathtub according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the cylinder body is in the third state, the second supporting leg and the front end surface of the cylinder body are synchronously supported on the ground.

5. The movable bathtub according to claim 4, characterized in that: The supporting end portion of the second support leg is flush with the front end surface of the cylinder body in the height direction of the cylinder body.

6. The movable bathtub according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The second support leg is U-shaped, and two sides of the second support leg are fixedly connected to the left and right side walls of the cylinder body respectively.

7. The movable bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder body is provided with a connecting seat, and the first supporting leg is connected to the connecting seat via a pivot so as to be able to flip up and down, wherein when the cylinder body is in the first state, the first supporting leg flips downward and unfolds; When the cylinder body is in the second state or / and the third state, the first supporting leg is turned over and folded upward.

8. The movable bathtub according to claim 7, characterized in that: A torsion spring is provided on the connecting seat, wherein the torsion spring drives the first supporting leg to maintain a tendency to flip downward and unfold.

9. The movable bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder body comprises a cylinder body with an open port formed at one end for the wheelchair to enter and exit, and a door body capable of opening or closing the open port.

10. The movable bathtub according to claim 9, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cylinder body is further provided with a guide groove extending along the direction of entry and exit of the wheelchair, and the wheelchair moves along the guide groove; and / or, the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the cylinder body is formed with a guide surface inclined from the inside to the outside and downward near the open mouth, and the wheelchair enters the inner cavity of the cylinder body from the outside to the inside and along the guide surface.

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