Foldable bathtub

Abstract

The utility model provides a foldable bathtub, and belongs to the technical field of bathtubs. The folding step of the bathtub is simplified, and the storage space of the bathtub is reduced. A foldable bathtub comprises a bottom plate, two opposite side plates and two opposite end plates, the two opposite side plates and the two opposite end plates are connected with the bottom plate, angle plates are arranged between the adjacent side plates and end plates, the side plates, the angle plates, the end plates and the bottom plate are connected in a sealed mode through bending strips, and the bending strips form a criss-cross soft strip structure. Obtuse included angles are formed between the angle plates and the end plates and between the angle plates and the side plates, and when the bathtub is folded along the soft strip structure, the side plates, the angle plates, the end plates and the bottom plate are vertically stacked together. According to the scheme, the bathtub only needs to be folded along the soft strip structure, the folding steps of the bathtub can be simplified while the bathtub can be folded for multiple times, meanwhile, the side plates, the angle plates, the end plates and the bottom plate are stacked up and down together, the structure is more compact after the bathtub is folded, and the containing space of the bathtub is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of bathtubs, and relates to a foldable bathtub. Background Technology

[0002] In modern life, bathing is an important way to clean oneself. However, placing or installing large, fixed bathtubs in existing apartments or homes not only wastes space but also has relatively high construction costs. Because bathtubs are fixed and bathing isn't a daily occurrence, their usage is low, and emptying and cleaning them is inconvenient. Therefore, folding bathtubs have emerged on the market to meet people's needs. However, current bathtubs can only be folded once, not twice, which means that even a single-fold bathtub is still quite bulky.

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, the prior art provides a foldable bathtub, comprising a support frame. The support frame includes a first tee connector and a third tee connector. Both ends of the first tee connector are fitted with first arc-shaped tubes, and both ends of the third tee connector are fitted with second arc-shaped tubes. A second tee connector is inserted at the end of each of the first arc-shaped tubes, and a fourth tee connector is inserted at the end of each of the second arc-shaped tubes. A third support tube is inserted at the other end of each of the fourth tee connectors, and a first support tube is inserted at the other end of each of the second tee connectors. The end of the third support tube is coaxially inserted into a second connector. Second support tubes are inserted at the bottom of the first, second, third, and fourth tee connectors, and a PVC bathtub is connected to the outside of each second support tube.

[0004] While the above solution allows the bathtub to be folded multiple times, it adds an extra support frame and a T-joint, and also involves the rotation of the rotating structure, making folding the bathtub rather cumbersome. Moreover, even after multiple folds, the individual panels are not stacked together, still occupying a significant amount of storage space. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by proposing a foldable bathtub. The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is: how to simplify the folding steps of the bathtub and reduce the storage space of the bathtub.

[0006] The purpose of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: a foldable bathtub, including a bottom plate and two opposite side plates and two opposite end plates connected to the bottom plate, characterized in that corner plates are provided between adjacent side plates and end plates, and each side plate, corner plate, end plate and bottom plate are sealed and connected by bending strips, the bending strips forming a crisscross soft strip structure, when the bathtub is unfolded, obtuse angles are formed between the corner plates and end plates, and between the corner plates and side plates, and when the bathtub is folded along the soft strip structure, the side plates, corner plates, end plates and bottom plate are stacked together.

[0007] In this design, by setting a corner plate between the end plate and the side plate, an obtuse angle is formed between the corner plate and the end plate, and between the corner plate and the side plate. The soft strip is simple and obvious to form. The bathtub can be folded and stored by simply folding along the soft strip structure. This allows the bathtub to be folded multiple times while simplifying the folding steps. At the same time, the side plate, corner plate, end plate and bottom plate are stacked together to make the structure of the bathtub more compact after folding, reducing the storage space of the bathtub.

[0008] In the aforementioned foldable bathtub, the outer surfaces of the corner plate, side plate, and end plate are all provided with grooves, and when the bathtub is folded, the corner plate portion is located within the groove.

[0009] In the aforementioned foldable bathtub, the width of the bending strip is greater than the sum of the thicknesses of the side panels, corner panels, and end panels. This width of the bending strip facilitates the folding of the bathtub.

[0010] In the aforementioned foldable bathtub, the corner plate is triangular in shape, and the upper end of the corner plate is arc-shaped.

[0011] In the aforementioned foldable bathtub, the inner sides of the bottom plate, side plate, and end plate are covered with a layer of soft rubber.

[0012] In the aforementioned foldable bathtub, the bottom plate is also provided with a drain hole, a plug is provided in the drain hole, and the bottom plate is also provided with support feet.

[0013] In the aforementioned foldable bathtub, the end plate includes end plate one and end plate two. When the bathtub is unfolded, the height of end plate one is greater than the height of end plate two.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0015] 1. In this design, the elastic soft rubber layer enhances the user experience. The corner panels, side panels, and end panels have grooves on their outer surfaces. When the bathtub is folded, the corner panel structure is located within the grooves, resulting in a tighter fit after folding.

[0016] 2. In this solution, when the bathtub is unfolded and in use, end plate one can be used to support the back and head, increasing the height of end plate one and preventing the head from exceeding end plate one when the user's back and head are against end plate one, thus improving the user experience of the bathtub. Support feet are set on the bottom plate to facilitate the drainage of water in the bathtub from the drain hole. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model after folding.

[0022] In the diagram, 1 is the base plate; 2 is the side plate; 3 is the end plate; 3a is the first end plate; 3b is the second end plate; 4 is the corner plate; 5 is the bending strip; 6 is the flexible strip structure; 7 is the groove; 8 is the soft rubber layer; 9 is the drainage hole; 10 is the plug; and 11 is the support foot. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0024] like Figure 1 The image shows the unfolded state of the folding bathtub. The bathtub includes a base plate 1, side plates 2, and end plates 3. There are two side plates 2 and two end plates 3, each connected to the base plate 1. The two side plates 2 and the two end plates 3 are positioned opposite each other. Adjacent side plates 2 and end plates 3 are connected by corner plates 4. The corner plates 4 are triangular in shape, with an arc-shaped upper end, allowing for a smooth transition between the side plates 2 and end plates 3, preventing scratches to the user. Angle 1 is formed between the corner plates 4 and end plates 3, and angle 2 is formed between the corner plates 4 and side plates 2; both angles 1 and 2 are obtuse angles. When the bathtub is unfolded, the end plates 3, side plates 2, and corner plates 4 form an annular flared shape. The inner sides of the base plate, side plates, and end plates are covered with a soft rubber layer.

[0025] like Figure 2As shown, the end plate 3 includes end plate 3a and end plate 3b. The length of end plate 3a is greater than the length of end plate 3b. When the bathtub is unfolded for use, end plate 3a can be used to support the back and head, increasing the height of end plate 3a and preventing the user's head from going beyond end plate 3a when the user's back and head are against end plate 3a.

[0026] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a drain hole 9 is provided on the base plate 1, and a plug 10 is installed inside the drain hole 9. A support foot 11 is also provided on the base plate 1. When the bathtub is finished using, the plug 10 inside the bathtub is opened, and water is discharged from the drain hole 9. Due to the design of the support foot 11, the base plate 1 is higher than the ground, which facilitates the drainage of water in the bathtub.

[0027] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the outer surfaces of the corner plate 4, side plate 2 and end plate 3 are all provided with grooves 7. After the bathtub is folded, part of the corner plate 4 is located in the grooves 7.

[0028] like Figure 1 Combination Figure 5 As shown, each side plate 2, corner plate 4, end plate 3, and bottom plate 1 are sealed and connected by bending strips 5. The bending strips 5 form a crisscrossing flexible strip structure 6. The folding method of this scheme is as follows: S1, bend the side plate 2 and corner plate 4 on one side along the flexible strip structure 6 towards the inside of the bathtub. The side plate 2 is attached to the bottom plate 1, and the corner plate 4 is attached to the end plate 3. S2, bend the side plate 2 and corner plate 4 on the other side along the second fold line towards the inside of the bathtub. The corresponding side plate 2 is attached to the bottom plate 1, and the corner plate 4 is attached to the end plate 3. S3, bend the end plate 3b along the flexible strip structure 6 towards the inside of the bathtub. Since the corner plate 4 is attached to the end plate 3, part of the corner plate 4 structure will be located in the groove 7 of the side plate 2. S4, bend the end plate 3b along the flexible strip structure 6 towards the inside of the bathtub. Finally, the side plate 2, corner plate 4, end plate 3, and bottom plate 1 are stacked together.

[0029] In this embodiment, the length of end plate 3a can be adjusted appropriately, or the folding can be performed in the order of S3, S4, S1, and S2 in this embodiment.

[0030] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to replace them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0031] Although this document frequently uses terms such as 1. base plate; 2. side plate; 3. end plate; 3a. end plate one; 3b. end plate two; 4. corner plate; 5. bending strip; 6. flexible strip structure; 7. groove; 8. soft rubber layer; 9. drainage hole; 10. plug; 11. support foot, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. The use of these terms is merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of this utility model; interpreting them as any kind of additional limitation would contradict the spirit of this utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable bathtub, comprising a base plate (1) and two opposing side plates (2) connected to the base plate (1) and two opposing end plates (3), characterized in that, An angle plate (4) is provided between adjacent side plates (2) and end plates (3). Each side plate (2), angle plate (4), end plate (3) and bottom plate (1) are sealed and connected by bending strips (5). The bending strips (5) form a crisscrossing soft strip structure (6). When the bathtub is unfolded, the angle plate (4) and end plate (3) and the angle plate (4) and side plate (2) form an obtuse angle. When the bathtub is folded along the soft strip structure (6), the side plates (2), angle plates (4), end plates (3) and bottom plate (1) are stacked together.

2. The foldable bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surfaces of the corner plate (4), side plate (2) and end plate (3) are all provided with grooves (7). After the bathtub is folded, part of the corner plate (4) is located in the groove (7).

3. A foldable bathtub according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The width of the bending strip (5) is greater than the sum of the thicknesses of each side plate (2), corner plate (4), and end plate (3).

4. A foldable bathtub according to claim 2, characterized in that, The corner plate (4) is triangular in shape, and the upper end of the corner plate (4) is arc-shaped.

5. A foldable bathtub according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner sides of the base plate (1), side plate (2) and end plate (3) are covered with a layer of soft rubber (8).

6. A foldable bathtub according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base plate (1) is also provided with a drainage hole (9), and a plug (10) is provided in the drainage hole (9). The base plate (1) is also provided with a support foot (11).

7. A foldable bathtub according to claim 6, characterized in that, The end plate (3) includes end plate one (3a) and end plate two (3b). When the bathtub is unfolded, the height of end plate one (3a) is greater than the height of end plate two (3b).

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