Device for draining urine

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for draining urine, in particular for the pollution-free drainage of urine from a person lying on a bed or sitting surface,

[0002] Splash contamination can occur during so-called standing urination, which is particularly practiced by men. Therefore, various urination aids, including those for women, have been proposed to enable splash-free drainage of urine into a toilet, for example, hose- or tube-shaped urination aids according to DE 19916283 A1 or DE 10103910 B4.

[0003] Furthermore, if the affected person has limited mobility, urination or defecation may be limited and / or not free of contamination. This is the case for bedridden people in hospitals or nursing homes who rely on aids such as pushers or bedpans and the assistance of others. This is uncomfortable for the affected person and, without the assistance of others, can lead to contamination of the bed, requiring additional cleaning and care.

[0004] The object of the invention is therefore to create a device for draining urine which enables hygienic urination while lying or sitting with little effort.

[0005] The problem is solved with the features of patent claim 1.

[0006] According to the invention, a bed in the form of a mattress is provided with a cutout extending continuously across the thickness of the mattress. An insert is arranged in the area of ​​the cutout. The cutout can be expanded manually or by means of a clamping device, so that the insert can be removed and inserted accordingly with minimal effort.

[0007] According to the invention, a clamping arrangement is mounted on or below the insert in the notch for very low-force handling.

[0008] Further advantageous embodiments of the device according to the invention are disclosed in the dependent patent claims.

[0009] Thus, according to the invention, the clamping arrangement is designed in the form of a clamping frame.

[0010] The device according to the invention not only enables the urine to be drained away without causing any contamination, but also enables it to be stored hygienically and odorlessly until it is disposed of.

[0011] The device according to the invention is particularly suitable for urinating men, but can also be adapted to the physical characteristics of women.

[0012] The invention is described in more detail below in an exemplary embodiment with reference to a drawing. The drawing shows the device according to the invention using a bed as an example.

[0013] A standard bed 1 is equipped with a mattress 2, which is provided in the lower abdomen with an incision 4 that can be elastically opened and closed and extends continuously across the thickness of the mattress 2, running parallel to the long sides of the mattress 2, and is approximately equidistant from the long sides of the mattress 2. The incision 4 preferably has a length of at least 20 cm and can be opened / widened to at least 5 cm. The incision 4 is shown in a simplified form in the figure, in the closed state, with adjacent side walls.

[0014] The mattress 2 is covered with a sheet that is also cut in the area of ​​the notch 4 and is provided with an insert 3 made of skin-friendly, water-repellent, and easy-to-clean material in the vicinity of the notch 4. The insert 3 also extends along the side walls of the notch 4 to the underside of the mattress 2. The insert 3 can be part of the sheet or applied to it as a separate element or inserted into the notch 4. Furthermore, the mattress 2 can have a depression in the direction of the notch 4.

[0015] Alternatively or additionally, the mattress 2 can also be provided with a notch which is arranged closer to a long side of the mattress 2 and which runs approximately parallel to the narrow sides of the mattress 2, as indicated in the figure.

[0016] In the notch 4, a clamping frame 5 is arranged on or below the insert 3, which is connected to a scissor lever 6 outside the underside of the mattress.

[0017] The clamping frame 5 and the scissor lever 6 are preferably made of a corrosion-resistant material, for example a light metal or a resilient plastic.

[0018] The clamping frame 5 can also be designed as a tong or in some other way. Regardless of its design, it must be capable of widening the cut when the scissor lever 6 is actuated.

[0019] Likewise, in an embodiment not according to the invention, a toothed segment can be used instead of the scissor lever 6 or a folding membrane can be arranged in the notch 4, which opens under pressure.

[0020] The lever ends of the scissor lever 6 opposite the clamping frame 5 are coupled to a lever 7 (pulling rod, pull cable, or the like), the other end of which is provided with a joint 8 that is operatively connected to a handle 9. This enables an opening and closing movement of the scissor lever 6 or the clamping frame 5 (Fig.). During an opening movement of the clamping frame 5, the mattress material in the notch 4 is displaced, forming an open area.

[0021] Furthermore, the scissor lever 6, possibly including lever 7, can also be motor-operated, with electric or pneumatic drives being particularly suitable. Preferably, the scissor lever 6 can be opened or closed by a left-right switching movement. The drive can be operated, for example, using a wired button, wirelessly via gesture control, or via an app.

[0022] Instead of a clamping frame, the clamping arrangement can also be designed as plates connected by hinges on one side. These rest against each other when closed and can be opened in a V-shape, for example, using a rotating rod.

[0023] In another embodiment, the two plates can also be arranged to be movable relative to each other by means of a cylinder or screw, without any articulated connection to each other.

[0024] In a simplified embodiment, it is also possible to dispense with clamping elements and to widen the notch 4 manually and accordingly also to handle the insert 3 manually.

[0025] The incision 4, located on the underside or beneath the mattress 2, merges into a liquid- and odor-tight line 10, for example, a hose, leading to a tank 11 for collecting urine and, if necessary, feces. The line 10 is installed at a sufficient angle to allow for complete drainage.

[0026] Instead of the slot, only a fixed recess (round or oval) with an insert part (manually or motor-operated) could be provided.

[0027] To use the device according to the invention, the person lying in bed 1 must operate the handle 9 in such a way that the incision 4 is opened by means of the scissor lever 6 so that, for example, a penis can be placed over it or in it, so that the person can release his urine exclusively and without splashing into the incision 4.

[0028] When the handle 9 is operated, in a preferred embodiment, a flap (not shown) at the connection between the line 10 and the tank 11 is opened at the same time, so that all urine flows into the tank 11 and no liquid remains in the line. The flap is closed again manually or after a preset time after the process is completed.

[0029] In itself, the closed incision 4 already functions as an odor trap.

[0030] To disinfect / dry the device according to the invention, in particular the clamping arrangement, UV light and / or a disinfectant spray can be introduced into the slot or the insert. This can be done manually or by means of a sensor that reacts to the open position and / or humidity.

[0031] The person or a third party can empty and clean the tank 11 at necessary intervals.

[0032] The device according to the invention can also be arranged in a seat or in the area of ​​the front edge of a chair or driver's seat, adapted to the seat. This makes urination possible even while sitting or for drivers while driving or in traffic jams. List of reference symbols

[0033] 1 Bed 2 Mattress 3 Insert 4 Notch 5 Clamping frame 6 Scissor lever 7 Lever 8 Joint 9 Handle 10 Line 11 Tank

Claims

1. Device for draining urine, in particular for the contamination-free draining of urine from a person located on a bed or seat, wherein device comprises a lying surface, which is a mattress (2) that is provided with a cutout (4) that extends continuously through the thickness of the mattress (2) and that can be opened and closed, wherein an insert (3) is arranged in the region of the cutout (4) and wherein a clamping arrangement in the form of a clamping frame (5) is arranged on or under the insert (3) in the cutout (4), characterized in that the clamping frame (5) is operatively connected to a scissor lever (6).

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the scissor lever (6) is coupled to a lever (7) whose other end is provided with a joint (8) that is operatively connected to a handle (9).

3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the clamping elements are plates that can be moved relative to one another.

4. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the cutout (4) can be opened and closed elastically.

5. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the cutout (4) on the underside or underneath the mattress (2) merges into a line (10) leading to a tank (11).

6. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the cutout (4) is designed to run approximately parallel to the longitudinal sides and / or narrow sides of the mattress (2).

7. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the scissor lever (6) is coupled to a drive, preferably an electric drive or a pneumatic drive.