A squat-sit dual-purpose toilet converter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a squatting and sitting dual-purpose toilet converter which is composed of a lifting sleeve, a supporting column, a gas spring and a base. The working principle is as follows: the base is bonded to the ground with glue. When using the toilet, the user first sits on the toilet, presses the control button, and makes the cylinder body of the gas spring extend to a proper position under the action of air pressure. Then, the user puts his feet on the footboard and adopts a squatting posture, presses the control button again, and makes the lifting sleeve lower to a proper height position under the action of the body weight, so that the toilet becomes a squatting toilet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom equipment technology, and in particular to a squatting and sitting toilet converter that allows for adjustable squatting and sitting postures during defecation. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, defecation facilities typically include toilets and squat toilets. Studies have shown that defecation posture has a significant impact on bowel movement. Scientists point out that squatting is more conducive to defecation than sitting; however, squatting is not a perfect posture. For example, sitting is more suitable for patients with slow transit constipation and stroke patients. In addition, squatting can cause a slight increase in blood pressure, which poses a certain risk to hypertensive patients. Toilets with both squatting and sitting functions can meet the needs of different people, allowing them to choose the appropriate defecation device for different situations. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a squatting-sitting toilet converter to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a toilet converter that can be used for both squatting and sitting, so as to solve the problem that existing toilets cannot meet people's different usage needs.

[0004] The structure of this utility model's squat-to-sit toilet converter consists of a lifting sleeve, a support column, a gas spring, and a base. The gas spring comprises a cylinder body, a cylinder housing, and a control button. The cylinder housing is inserted into holes in the lifting sleeve, support column, and base. The protruding end of the cylinder body rests against the inner end face of the lifting sleeve, and the control button extends from the center hole of the lifting sleeve. The gas spring controls the position of the lifting sleeve; by adjusting the control button, the extension amount of the cylinder body can be controlled, thereby controlling the position of the lifting sleeve and allowing the user to achieve a comfortable posture. The base is U-shaped and has a center hole. The base can be made of metal or plastic casting. The base is glued to the ground or fixed to the ground with bolts. The support column has a circular or rectangular cross-section and a central hole. It serves to support and guide the lifting sleeve. The support column can be made of metal or plastic and is fixed to or integrally manufactured with the base. The lifting sleeve has a circular cross-section with a central hole, foot pedals, and handrails on both sides. The user places their feet on the foot pedals, and the handrails assist users with disabilities in squatting or sitting. The lifting sleeve fits over the support column and can slide on it. It works in conjunction with a gas spring to adjust the user's position. The lifting sleeve can be made of metal or plastic.

[0005] The advantages of this utility model are: the squatting and sitting toilet converter can easily realize the conversion between squatting and sitting functions of the toilet, so that the traditional toilet has both squatting and sitting functions. Through the lifting sleeve and foot pedal, it can be adapted to the height needs of different people, so that the traditional toilet has the advantages of squatting and sitting, and overcomes the shortcomings of each. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Appendix Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention, in which (1) lifting sleeve, (2) support column, (3) cylinder body, (4) control button, (5) handrail, (6) cylinder shell, (7) foot pedal, and (8) base. Detailed Implementation

[0007] The gas spring of this utility model consists of a cylinder body (3), a cylinder housing (6), and a control button (4). The cylinder housing (6) is inserted into the holes of the lifting sleeve (1) and the base (8) for fixation. The protruding end of the cylinder body (3) rests on the inner end face of the lifting sleeve (1). The gas spring controls the position of the lifting sleeve (1). By adjusting the control button (4), the extension amount of the cylinder body (3) can be controlled to control the position of the lifting sleeve (1), allowing the user to achieve a comfortable posture. The base (8) is U-shaped and is made of metal or plastic. The base (8) is glued to the ground. The support column (2) has a circular or rectangular cross section and serves as a support and guide for the lifting sleeve (1). It is made of metal or plastic material. The support column (2) is fixed together with the base (8). The lifting sleeve (1) has a circular cross section and foot pedals (7) and handrails (5) on both sides. The user places both feet on the foot pedals (7), and the lifting sleeve (1) is fitted over the support column (2). It works with the gas spring to adjust the user's position. The lifting sleeve (1) can be made of metal or plastic material.

[0008] Working principle: Glue the base to the ground to stabilize the squatting / sitting toilet converter; put the lifting sleeve over the support column, with the cylinder protruding end pressing against the inner end face of the lifting sleeve, so that the control button protrudes from the center hole of the lifting sleeve, thus completing the installation of the squatting / sitting toilet converter.

[0009] When using the toilet, the user first sits on the toilet and presses the control button. The cylinder of the gas spring extends to the appropriate position under the action of air pressure. Then, the user places both feet on the foot pedal and squats. Pressing the control button again causes the lifting sleeve to lower to the appropriate height under the action of the user's weight, and the toilet becomes a squat toilet.

[0010] The above description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention is an illustrative example of the present invention. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications, additions or similar substitutions to the described preferred embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A squat-toilet dual-purpose toilet converter, characterized by: The squatting / sitting toilet converter consists of a lifting sleeve, a support column, a gas spring, and a base. The gas spring comprises a cylinder body, a cylinder housing, and a control button. The cylinder housing is inserted into the holes of the lifting sleeve, support column, and base. The extended end of the cylinder body rests against the inner end face of the lifting sleeve, and the control button extends from the center hole of the lifting sleeve. The gas spring controls the position of the lifting sleeve. By adjusting the control button, the extension amount of the cylinder body can be controlled, thereby controlling the position of the lifting sleeve and allowing the user to achieve a comfortable posture.

2. The squatting / sitting toilet converter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base is U-shaped with a central hole; the base can be made of plastic casting; the base is glued to the ground or fixed to the ground with bolts; the support column has a circular or rectangular cross-section and a central hole; the support column provides support and guides the lifting sleeve; the support column can be made of plastic material; the support column is fixed together with the base or manufactured as a whole with the base.

3. The squatting / sitting toilet converter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting sleeve has a circular cross-section with a central hole in the center and foot pedals and handrails on both sides. The user places both feet on the foot pedals, and the handrails are used to assist people with disabilities to squat or sit. The lifting sleeve is fitted over the support column and can slide on the support column. The lifting sleeve works with a gas spring to adjust the user's position. The lifting sleeve can be made of metal or plastic materials.

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