Bathroom anti-falling auxiliary device for old people

By designing a fall prevention assistive device for the elderly in the bathroom, and using components such as worm gears and bevel gears to adjust the seat and armrests, the problem of unstable gait for the elderly in the bathroom is solved, providing stable support and protection, reducing the risk of falls, and adapting to different heights and sitting postures.

CN223516261UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07EAST CHINA JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422965410.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-03
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-03

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Technical Problem

In wet and slippery environments such as bathrooms, elderly people have an unstable gait and reduced balance, making it difficult for conventional anti-slip items to provide sufficient support and stability, thus increasing the risk of falls. In addition, declining visual and auditory functions lead to poor reaction ability, which cannot effectively reduce the risk of falls.

Method used

An anti-fall assistive device for the elderly in the bathroom was designed, which includes a sitting posture adjustment mechanism and a guard and support mechanism. Through components such as worm gear, bevel gear meshing, and screw lifting, the height of the seat and the armrest can be adjusted to provide support and protection.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and safety of the elderly in the bathroom, adapts to different heights and sitting postures, reduces the risk of falls, and enhances the comfort of use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of safety protection, in particular to a bathroom anti-falling auxiliary device for old people, which comprises storage racks arranged on two sides of a machine body, a sitting posture adjusting mechanism for adjusting the sitting posture of the old people is arranged on the machine body, and a protecting and supporting mechanism for protecting the old people and preventing the old people from falling down is further arranged on the machine body. The folding angle and the sitting posture height of the sitting platform and the overturning adjusting plate are adjusted through the cooperation of the worm gear and the worm and the connecting rod, so that the sitting platform better fits the leg knee bending habit of the old and better supports the old, the cooperation of the worm gear and the worm has the reverse self-locking characteristic, the stability and the safety of the sitting platform are improved, and the working efficiency is improved. The connecting arms are driven through meshing of the bevel gears to pull and adjust the surrounding arms to contract towards the inner side of the machine body, so that the old people are surrounded by the adjusting surrounding arms, the situation that the old people fall down due to dizziness or slippery feet in the bathing process is avoided, and the old people are better surrounded and protected.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of safety protection especially relates to an old person bathroom anti-falling auxiliary device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Old people are prone to unstable gait and decreased balance due to problems such as bone degeneration and muscle loss, leading to an increased risk of falling. In a slippery environment such as a bathroom, the elderly are more likely to fall, and diseases such as heart disease and high blood pressure also increase the risk of falling. The impact of falls on the survival rate of the elderly is huge, and once hip fracture occurs, the survival rate is only about 50%.

[0003] Because old people often have problems such as knee joint deformation, muscle loss and bone degeneration, leading to unstable gait and decreased balance, traditional anti-slip products cannot solve the problem of unstable gait in old people, and cannot provide sufficient support and stability. Secondly, the visual and auditory functions of the elderly may decline, and the reaction ability may deteriorate, making it difficult for them to respond in time when using anti-slip mats and other products, increasing the risk of falling. In addition, the use of anti-slip mats and other products by the elderly in a slippery environment such as a bathroom may not effectively reduce the risk of falling, as the balance function of the elderly is reduced, and the dependence on anti-slip products is low. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides an old person bathroom anti-falling auxiliary device, which solves the technical problem that the body function of the elderly is reduced in the prior art, and conventional anti-falling products cannot completely meet the anti-falling needs of the elderly during bathing, achieving the purpose of better protecting the elderly during bathing.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: an old person bathroom anti-falling auxiliary device, comprising a storage rack installed on both sides of the fuselage, a sitting posture adjusting mechanism for adjusting the sitting posture of the old people is arranged on the fuselage, and a guard and support mechanism for guarding and preventing the old people from falling is also arranged on the fuselage.

[0006] The sitting posture adjusting mechanism comprises an anti-falling support handle installed on both sides of the middle part of the fuselage, and a mounting plate is installed in the fuselage, a sitting platform is installed on the mounting plate through a connecting block, a turnover adjusting plate is rotatably connected to the front end of the sitting platform through a shaft pin, a connecting rod is connected between the turnover adjusting plate and the mounting plate through a hinge, a transmission part is installed on one end of the connecting rod close to the mounting plate, a drive motor is installed on the back of the mounting plate to drive the transmission part to operate, and a lifting adjusting assembly is arranged in the fuselage to drive the mounting plate to adjust the lifting.

[0007] Further improvement lies in that the lifting adjusting assembly comprises bearing seats mounted on the fuselage, a screw rod is rotationally connected between the two bearing seats, the screw rod penetrates through a through hole matching the screw rod on the mounting plate, a sliding table connected with the mounting plate is threadedly connected on the screw rod, and a lifting motor is mounted on the fuselage to drive the screw rod to rotate.

[0008] Further improvement lies in that the escort supporting mechanism comprises an L-shaped sliding table mounted in a square groove on the fuselage, a linear sliding rail is mounted on the L-shaped sliding table, an adjusting embracing arm penetrating through a through slot on the L-shaped sliding table is rotationally connected on the linear sliding rail, a connecting arm is rotationally connected on the adjusting embracing arm through a shaft pin, a second transmission member is mounted on the other end of the connecting arm, an adjusting motor is mounted on the L-shaped sliding table to drive the second transmission member to rotate, and a head adjusting assembly for protecting and supporting the head of the old person is arranged on the L-shaped sliding table.

[0009] Further improvement lies in that the escort supporting mechanism is also provided with a matching lifting adjusting assembly.

[0010] Further improvement lies in that the head adjusting assembly comprises a supporting plate mounted on the L-shaped sliding table, and a scissor-type lifting machine is mounted on the supporting plate.

[0011] Further improvement lies in that the anti-falling supporting handrail is provided with anti-skid protrusions, and an electric controller is mounted on the anti-falling supporting handrail, and the sitting posture adjusting mechanism and the escort supporting mechanism are respectively electrically connected to the electric controller.

[0012] By the above technical scheme, the old person bathroom anti-falling auxiliary device has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. The folding angle of the sitting table and the turnover adjusting plate and the sitting height are adjusted by the worm gear, the worm and the connecting rod, so that the device is more suitable for the knee bending habit of the old person and better supports the old person, and the cooperation of the worm gear has the reverse self-locking characteristic, thereby improving the stability and safety of the sitting table.

[0014] 2. The connecting arm is driven to pull the adjusting embracing arm to shrink into the fuselage, so that the adjusting embracing arm embraces the old person, thereby avoiding the situation that the old person falls down due to dizziness or foot slipping during bathing, and better protecting the old person.

[0015] 3. The screw rod cooperates with the sliding table to accurately and spirally adjust the height of the sitting table and the adjusting embracing arm, so as to adapt to old people of different heights and improve the applicable population of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the application and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application, illustrate embodiments of the application and together with the description serve to explain the application. In the drawings:

[0017] In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 It is the whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is the independent structure schematic diagram of the sitting posture adjusting mechanism and the lifting adjusting assembly of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is the side view structure schematic diagram of the sitting posture adjusting mechanism of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is the enlarged structure schematic diagram of the anti-falling support handrail of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 It is the independent structure schematic diagram of the guard protection mechanism and the head adjusting assembly of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 It is the side view structure schematic diagram of the guard protection mechanism of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 It is the independent structure schematic diagram of the guard protection mechanism of the utility model.

[0025] In the drawings: 1, machine body; 2, storage rack;

[0026] 3, sitting posture adjusting mechanism; 301, anti-falling support handrail; 302, mounting plate; 303, sitting platform; 304, turnover adjusting plate; 305, connecting rod; 306, transmission part; 307, driving motor;

[0027] 308, lifting adjusting assembly; 3081, bearing seat; 3082, screw rod; 3083, sliding table; 3084, lifting motor;

[0028] 4, guard protection mechanism; 401, L-shaped sliding table; 402, linear slide rail; 403, adjusting ring-enclosing arm; 404, connecting arm; 405, second transmission part; 406, adjusting motor;

[0029] 407, head adjusting assembly; 4071, support plate; 4072, scissor lift; 4073, headrest; 5, electric controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the present application.

[0031] Embodiment 1

[0032] Based on the problem that the existing conventional anti-falling articles cannot completely adapt to the anti-falling needs of the old people in bathing, the embodiment provides an anti-falling auxiliary device for the bathroom of the old people, please refer to Figures 1-7 The embodiment provides an anti-falling auxiliary device for the bathroom of the old people, which can better protect the old people in bathing. The anti-falling auxiliary device for the bathroom of the old people comprises a storage rack 2 installed on both sides of a machine body 1, the machine body 1 is provided with a sitting posture adjusting mechanism 3 for adjusting the sitting posture of the old people, and the machine body 1 is further provided with a guard and support mechanism 4 for guarding and preventing the old people from falling down, the sitting table 303 is adaptively adjusted for the old people of different body types through the sitting posture adjusting mechanism 3, and the height of the sitting table 303 is adjusted through the lifting adjusting assembly 308, so that the application range of the device is improved, and the old people are protected when bathing through the guard and support mechanism 4, so that the old people can be prevented from falling down in the bathing process.

[0033] Due to the body function of the elderly, the conventional anti-falling article cannot completely adapt to the anti-falling demand of the elderly in bathing, so the device is provided with a sitting posture adjusting mechanism 3, the sitting posture adjusting mechanism 3 comprises anti-falling support handrails 301 installed on both sides of the middle part of the machine body 1, and the machine body 1 is internally provided with an installation plate 302, the installation plate 302 is internally provided with a sitting platform 303 through a connecting block, and the front end of the sitting platform 303 is rotationally connected with a turnover adjusting plate 304 through a shaft pin, the turnover adjusting plate 304 is connected with the installation plate 302 through a hinge, and one end of the hinge close to the installation plate 302 is internally provided with a transmission part 306, the back of the installation plate 302 is internally provided with a driving motor 307 for driving the transmission part 306 to rotate, and the machine body 1 is internally provided with a lifting adjusting assembly 308 for driving the installation plate 302 to lift and adjust, when the old people prepare to take a bath, sit on the sitting platform 303, and then start the driving motor 307 of the type DC3V-6V direct current speed reduction motor to drive the worm in the transmission part 306 to rotate, and then drive the turbine to rotate, so as to drive the connecting rod 305 to move, the sitting platform 303 can be lifted and lowered, the lifting height can reach 228mm, and the bearing capacity can reach 80KG, the folding angle can be adjusted through the cooperation of the turnover adjusting plate 304, and the maximum folding angle can reach 37.96°, so that the sitting posture of the old people is more suitable through the cooperation of the turnover adjusting plate 304 and the sitting platform 303, and the anti-falling support handrails 301 provide support and protection for the old people, so as to avoid the old people from falling down during bathing, and the cooperation of the worm and the gear has a reverse self-locking function, so as to avoid the situation that the sitting platform 303 and the turnover adjusting plate 304 are forced to recover.

[0034] In order to better adapt to the old people of different heights, the device is also provided with a lifting adjusting assembly 308, the lifting adjusting assembly 308 comprises bearing seats 3081 installed on the machine body 1, and a lead screw 3082 rotationally connected between the two bearing seats 3081, and the lead screw 3082 penetrates through the through hole matched with it formed on the installation plate 302, and the lead screw 3082 is threadedly connected with a sliding table 3083 connected with the installation plate 302, and the machine body 1 is internally provided with a lifting motor 3084 for driving the lead screw 3082 to rotate, when encountering an old person who is taller or shorter, the lifting motor 3084 of the type AT57X55 stepping motor is started to drive the lead screw 3082 to rotate forward or reverse, so as to drive the sliding table 3083 on the lead screw 3082 to push the installation plate 302 to rise or fall, so as to adapt to the bathing of the old people of different heights, and improve the applicable population of the device.

[0035] Anti-skid bumps are installed on the anti-falling support handrails 301, and an electric controller 5 is installed on the anti-falling support handrails 301, and the sitting posture adjusting mechanism 3 and the guard supporting mechanism 4 are respectively electrically connected to the electric controller 5, the setting of the anti-skid bumps is more conducive to the holding of the old people, and the height, guard angle and the like of the sitting posture adjusting mechanism 3 and the guard supporting mechanism 4 can be adjusted through the electric controller 5.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] Based on Example 1, such as Figures 1-7 As shown, even if the elderly bathe in a seated position, those with high blood pressure or other health conditions may faint in high-temperature environments, potentially leading to falls and injuries. Therefore, the device also includes a safety and support mechanism 4. This mechanism 4 comprises an L-shaped slide 401 installed in a square slot on the main body 1. A linear slide rail 402 is mounted on the L-shaped slide 401, and an adjusting ring arm 403 passing through a slot on the L-shaped slide 401 is rotatably connected to the linear slide rail 402. A connecting arm 404 is rotatably connected to the adjusting ring arm 403 via a pin, and a second transmission component 405 is mounted at the other end of the connecting arm 404. An adjusting motor 406 is mounted on the L-shaped slide 401 to drive the second transmission component 405 to rotate. The L-shaped slide 401 is equipped with… The head adjustment component 407 is equipped with a head adjustment assembly 407 to protect and support the elderly person's head. When the elderly person is seated and preparing to take a bath, the adjustment motor 406 (model CT2H420010) is activated to drive the active bevel gear in the second transmission component 405 to rotate, which in turn drives the driven bevel gear connected to it to rotate. This drives the shaft inside the driven bevel gear to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting arm 404 to move and pulls the adjustment ring arm 403 to move backward on the linear slide rail 402 (model TRH15VL). This causes the front end of the adjustment ring arm 403 to retract inward towards the body 1, thereby providing a protective embrace for the elderly person. The adjustment ring arm 403 has a load-bearing capacity of up to 40KG, the linear slide rail 402 can achieve a maximum movement distance of 160mm, and the connecting arm 404 has a maximum rotation angle of 26.47°.

[0038] In order to better protect elderly people of different heights, the guarding and support mechanism 4 is also equipped with a matching lifting and adjusting component 308, so that the guarding height of the guarding and support mechanism 4 can be adjusted through the lifting and adjusting component 308 to accommodate elderly people of different heights.

[0039] To provide support for the elderly person's head, the device is also equipped with a head adjustment component 407. The head adjustment component 407 includes a support plate 4071 installed on an L-shaped slide 401, and a scissor lift 4072 is installed on the support plate 4071. A headrest 4073 is installed at the front end of the scissor lift 4072 and passes through a square groove opened on the L-shaped slide 401. According to the elderly person's sitting position, the scissor lift 4072 is activated to push the headrest 4073 forward until it fits against the back of the elderly person's head and spine, providing support for the elderly person's head and improving the elderly person's bathing comfort.

[0040] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprise", "comprising", or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that processes, methods, articles, or apparatuses that comprise a list of elements are not limited to those elements, but can include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, articles, or apparatuses.

[0041] While the embodiments of the present application have been illustrated and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and alterations can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An anti-falling aid device for the bathroom of the elderly, comprising shelves (2) mounted on both sides of a body (1), characterized in that: The body (1) is provided with a sitting posture adjusting mechanism (3) for adjusting the sitting posture of the old people, and the body (1) is also provided with a guard and support mechanism (4) for guarding and supporting the old people to prevent falling down; The sitting posture adjusting mechanism (3) comprises anti-falling support handrails (301) installed on both sides of the middle part of the body (1), and a mounting plate (302) is installed in the body (1), a seat (303) is installed on the mounting plate (302) through a connecting block, a turnover adjusting plate (304) is rotatably connected to the front end of the seat (303) through a shaft pin, a connecting rod (305) is connected between the turnover adjusting plate (304) and the mounting plate (302) through a hinge, a transmission member (306) is installed on one end of the connecting rod (305) close to the mounting plate (302), a drive motor (307) is installed on the back of the mounting plate (302) to drive the transmission member (306) to operate, and a lifting adjusting assembly (308) is arranged in the body (1) to drive the mounting plate (302) to lift and adjust.

2. The fall prevention aid for elderly people in a bathroom according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting adjusting assembly (308) comprises bearing seats (3081) installed on the body (1), a lead screw (3082) rotatably connected between the two bearing seats (3081), the lead screw (3082) penetrating through a through hole matching the lead screw (3082) formed in the mounting plate (302), a sliding table (3083) connected with the mounting plate (302) threadedly connected on the lead screw (3082), and a lifting motor (3084) installed on the body (1) to drive the lead screw (3082) to rotate.

3. A fall prevention aid for use in a bathroom by an elderly person according to claim 2, characterised in that: The guard and support mechanism (4) comprises an L-shaped sliding table (401) installed in a square groove formed in the body (1), a linear sliding rail (402) installed on the L-shaped sliding table (401), an adjusting ring embracing arm (403) rotatably connected on the linear sliding rail (402) and penetrating through a through slot formed in the L-shaped sliding table (401), a connecting arm (404) rotatably connected on the adjusting ring embracing arm (403) through a shaft pin, a second transmission member (405) installed on the other end of the connecting arm (404), an adjusting motor (406) installed on the L-shaped sliding table (401) to drive the second transmission member (405) to rotate, and a head adjusting assembly (407) arranged on the L-shaped sliding table (401) to protect and support the head of the old people.

4. A fall prevention aid for use in a bathroom by an elderly person according to claim 3, wherein: The guard and support mechanism (4) is also provided with a lifting adjusting assembly (308) matching the guard and support mechanism (4).

5. The fall prevention aid for elderly people in a bathroom according to claim 3, characterized in that: The head adjusting assembly (407) comprises a support plate (4071) installed on the L-shaped sliding table (401), a scissor-type elevator (4072) installed on the support plate (4071), and a headrest (4073) installed on the front end of the scissor-type elevator (4072) and penetrating through the square groove formed in the L-shaped sliding table (401).

6. The fall prevention assistive device for elderly people in bathroom according to claim 1, characterized in that: Anti-skid protrusions are installed on the anti-falling support handrails (301), and an electric controller (5) is installed on the anti-falling support handrails (301), and the sitting posture adjusting mechanism (3) and the guard and support mechanism (4) are electrically connected to the electric controller (5).