Vertical heat preservation bathtub

By integrating shower components and an expandable folding handrail structure into the bathtub, the safety hazards of standing showers in existing bathtubs are solved, enabling safe and comfortable switching between standing showers and lying soaking.

CN223987827UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13ZHEJIANG GLENSTONE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-08
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

Existing bathtubs pose safety hazards when showering while standing, especially when users stand up from a lying or sitting position, as the slippery bathtub surface can easily lead to slips and falls.

Method used

A vertical insulated bathtub was designed, integrating a shower component and an unfoldable and foldable handrail structure. The handrail is securely locked by an angle locking component. Combined with a water circulation system and a shelf, it meets the needs of standing showering and lying down soaking.

Benefits of technology

The bathtub's practicality and safety have been improved, with the sturdy support of the handrails reducing the risk of slipping and ensuring the safety and comfort of users when switching between different postures.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a vertical heat preservation bathtub which comprises a bathtub body, one side of the bathtub body is fixedly connected with a back plate, and a shower assembly is fixedly installed on the back plate. A containing cavity is formed in the back plate, a handrail is hinged to the interior of the containing cavity, an auxiliary handle is arranged on the handrail, and an angle locking assembly is arranged between the handrail and the containing cavity; a horizontal plate is arranged on the side, perpendicular to the back plate, of the bathtub, a water outlet faucet is fixed to the horizontal plate, a circulating water inflow hole is formed in the inner bottom wall of the bathtub and communicated with a water inlet of a water pump arranged in the bathtub, and a water outlet of the water pump is communicated with the water outlet faucet through a circulating flow channel. A horizontal plate is arranged on the side, perpendicular to the back plate, of the bathtub, a water outlet faucet is fixed to the horizontal plate, and a circulating water inflow hole is formed in the inner bottom wall of the bathtub. The bathtub not only retains the soaking function of a traditional bathtub, but also meets the requirement of a user for standing and showering by integrating the showering assembly and the standing auxiliary structure, and the practicability of the bathtub is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of living furniture technology, specifically a vertical insulated bathtub. Background Technology

[0002] Modern bathtubs not only meet people's basic need for hygiene but have also become an important part of improving quality of life. Soaking in warm water can soothe muscles and joints, relieving soreness and tension after exercise. For health problems such as arthritis or back pain, a warm bath can temporarily relieve discomfort. The buoyancy of water can also reduce pressure on joints, facilitating gentle stretching exercises and, over time, strengthening muscles.

[0003] While bathtubs offer numerous conveniences and benefits, most existing bathtubs still have certain design limitations, particularly in terms of safety. Current bathtubs primarily focus on providing a space for reclining and soaking, with insufficient consideration for the need to stand and shower. Although some bathtub-shower combinations exist, their designs may still pose safety hazards when switching between reclining and standing positions. Especially when users stand up from a lying or sitting position, the slippery bathtub surface can easily lead to slips and falls, causing personal injury. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the safety hazards of bathtubs in the prior art when showering while standing, and to provide a vertical insulated bathtub that can meet the needs of lying down soaking and also allows for convenient and safe standing showering.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A vertical insulated bathtub includes a bathtub, characterized in that a back panel is fixedly connected to one side of the bathtub, and a shower assembly is fixedly installed on the back panel;

[0007] The back panel is provided with a receiving cavity, and a handrail is hinged in the receiving cavity. An auxiliary handle is provided on the handrail, and an angle locking component is provided between the handrail and the receiving cavity.

[0008] A horizontal plate is provided on the side of the bathtub perpendicular to the back panel, and a water faucet is fixed on the horizontal plate. A circulating water inlet is provided on the bottom wall of the bathtub, and the circulating water inlet is connected to the inlet of a water pump installed in the bathtub. The outlet of the water pump is connected to the water faucet through a circulation channel.

[0009] Furthermore, the angle locking assembly includes a locking shaft fixed on the receiving cavity, and the locking shaft has a first locking cavity and a second locking cavity.

[0010] The handrail is rotatably sleeved on the outer wall of the locking shaft, and a locking element is slidably provided inside the handrail. One end of the locking element can be inserted into the first locking cavity or the second locking cavity.

[0011] Furthermore, a push spring is provided between the locking member and the handrail, and the push spring always causes the locking member to have a tendency to move closer to the locking axis.

[0012] Furthermore, when the handrail is in the unfolded state, the locking member is inserted into the second locking cavity; when the handrail is in the folded state, the locking member is inserted into the first locking cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, the axis of the first locking cavity is perpendicular to the axis of the second locking cavity.

[0014] Furthermore, the locking member has a ball head at one end near the locking shaft, and the locking member is also connected to a push block.

[0015] Furthermore, when the locking member is inserted into the first locking cavity, the locking member can be moved out of the first locking cavity by rotating the handrail; when the locking member is inserted into the second locking cavity, the locking member cannot be moved out of the second locking cavity by rotating the handrail.

[0016] Furthermore, the shower assembly includes a top spray head and a handheld shower head.

[0017] Furthermore, the bathtub is provided with a support seat at a corresponding position below the top spray head.

[0018] Furthermore, a shelf is provided on the upper surface of the horizontal plate.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] This invention not only retains the soaking function of a traditional bathtub but also meets the user's need for standing showering by integrating a shower component and a standing support structure, thus improving the bathtub's practicality. Simultaneously, the inclusion of unfoldable and foldable handrails provides reliable support for users when showering while standing, effectively reducing the risk of slipping due to the wet bathtub surface and ensuring user safety. An angle locking component ensures the handrails are securely locked in both unfolded and folded states, and makes unfolding and folding the handrails simple and convenient, allowing users to easily switch between soaking and showering modes as needed. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention with the armrest in the retracted state;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention in the armrest unfolded state;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention with the armrest in the retracted state;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention with the handrail in the unfolded state.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 1. Bathtub;

[0029] 11. Back plate; 111. Receiving cavity;

[0030] 12. Shower assembly; 121. Overhead shower head; 122. Handheld shower head;

[0031] 13. Handrails;

[0032] 131. Auxiliary handle;

[0033] 1321. Locking component; 1322. Ball head; 1323. Push spring; 1324. Push block;

[0034] 14. Angle locking assembly; 141. Locking axis;

[0035] 1411, First locking cavity; 1412, Second locking cavity;

[0036] 15. Level board; 151. Shelf; 152. Faucet

[0037] 16. Circulating water inlet; 161. Water pump; 162. Circulating flow channel;

[0038] 17. Support base. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate this embodiment, some parts in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product.

[0040] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that certain well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the accompanying drawings. The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0041] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the present invention provides a vertical insulated bathtub, mainly comprising a bathtub 1, with a back panel 11 fixedly connected to one side of the bathtub 1. A shower assembly 12 is fixedly installed on the back panel 11, which may include a top spray head 121 and a handheld shower head 122 to meet different showering needs.

[0042] To facilitate balance and safety for users when showering while standing, the back panel 11 is provided with a receiving cavity 111, and a handrail 13 is hinged inside the receiving cavity 111. An auxiliary handle 131 is provided on the handrail 13, and an angle locking component 14 is provided between the handrail 13 and the receiving cavity 111. This linkage structure allows the handrail 13 to be unfolded and folded relative to the back panel 11.

[0043] The handrail 13 is rotatably fitted onto the outer wall of the locking shaft 141. A locking element 1321 is slidably disposed inside the handrail 13. A ball head 1322 is provided at one end of the locking element 1321 near the locking shaft 141, facilitating its insertion into the locking cavity. The locking element 1321 is also connected to a push block 1324, allowing the user to operate the locking element 1321. A push spring 1323 is provided between the locking element 1321 and the handrail 13. This push spring 1323 always maintains a tendency for the locking element 1321 to move closer to the locking shaft 141, thereby ensuring that the locking element 1321 can be reliably inserted into the locking cavity.

[0044] When the armrest 13 needs to be unfolded to provide support for the user when standing in the shower, the auxiliary handle 131 is pulled outward first. The armrest 13 rotates and rotates relative to the locking shaft 141. The locking member 1321 is inserted into the second locking cavity 1412 under the action of the push spring 1323, thereby fixing the armrest 13.

[0045] like Figure 4 As shown, when the armrest 13 needs to be folded, for example when reclining for soaking, the user can operate the push block 1324 to overcome the elastic force of the push spring 1323, causing the locking member 1321 to slide out of the second locking cavity 1412. Then, the armrest 13 is rotated so that the locking member 1321 aligns with the first locking cavity 1411. After releasing the push block 1324, the locking member 1321 is inserted into the first locking cavity 1411 under the action of the push spring 1323, fixing the armrest 13 in the folded state.

[0046] A horizontal plate 15 is provided on the side of the bathtub 1 perpendicular to the back panel 11. A shelf 151 can be installed on the upper surface of the horizontal plate 15 for convenient placement of toiletries. A water tap 152 is fixed on the horizontal plate 15 to provide bathing water. To achieve the heat preservation function, a circulating water inlet 16 is provided on the inner bottom wall of the bathtub 1. This circulating water inlet 16 is connected to the inlet of a water pump 161 installed in the bathtub 1. The outlet of the water pump 161 is connected to the water tap 152 through a circulation channel 162 to form a water circulation system. The outer wall of the circulation channel 162 can be covered with heating material, such as an electric heating wire, to better heat and keep the water in the bathtub 1 warm.

[0047] In addition, to improve the comfort of showering, the bathtub 1 has a support seat 17 at the corresponding position below the top spray head 121, so that the user can sit on the support seat 17 while showering.

[0048] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A standing heat preservation bathtub comprising a bathtub, characterized in that, One side of the bathtub is fixedly connected with a back plate, and a shower assembly is fixedly installed on the back plate; An accommodating cavity is arranged on the back plate, a handrail is hingedly arranged in the accommodating cavity, an auxiliary handle is arranged on the handrail, and an angle locking assembly is arranged between the handrail and the accommodating cavity; A horizontal plate is arranged on the side of the bathtub perpendicular to the back plate, a water outlet faucet is fixed on the horizontal plate, a circulating water inflow hole is formed in the inner bottom wall of the bathtub, the circulating water inflow hole is in communication with the water inlet of a water pump arranged in the bathtub, and the water outlet of the water pump is in communication with the water outlet faucet through a circulating flow channel.

2. A freestanding spa as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The angle locking assembly comprises a locking shaft fixed on the back plate, and a first locking cavity and a second locking cavity are formed in the locking shaft; The handrail is rotatably sleeved on the outer wall of the locking shaft, and a locking piece is slidably arranged in the handrail, one end of the locking piece is insertable into the first locking cavity or the second locking cavity.

3. A freestanding spa as claimed in claim 2 wherein, A pushing spring is arranged between the locking piece and the handrail, and the pushing spring always makes the locking piece have a movement trend of approaching the locking shaft.

4. A freestanding spa as claimed in claim 2 wherein, When the handrail is in an unfolded state, the locking piece is inserted into the second locking cavity, and when the handrail is in a folded state, the locking piece is inserted into the first locking cavity.

5. A freestanding spa as claimed in claim 2 wherein, The axis of the first locking cavity is perpendicular to the axis of the second locking cavity.

6. A freestanding hot tub as defined in claim 2, wherein: One end of the locking piece close to the locking shaft is provided with a ball head, and the locking piece is further connected with a pushing block.

7. A freestanding spa as claimed in claim 6 wherein, When the locking piece is inserted into the first locking cavity, the locking piece can be made to leave the first locking cavity by rotating the handrail, and when the locking piece is inserted into the second locking cavity, the locking piece cannot be made to leave the second locking cavity by rotating the handrail.

8. A freestanding hot tub as defined in claim 1, wherein: The shower assembly comprises a top spraying head and a handheld shower head.

9. A freestanding spa as claimed in claim 8 wherein, The bathtub is provided with a bearing seat at a position corresponding to the top spraying head.

10. A freestanding hot tub as defined in claim 1, wherein, An article rack is arranged on the upper end surface of the horizontal plate.