FIXED DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING AN STANDING POSITION FOR PEOPLE WHOSE MUSCLE ATONIA DOES NOT ALLOW THIS VERTICAL POSITION WITHOUT ASSISTANCE, PARTICULARLY FOR PERFORMING THEIR WASHING

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fixed device for maintaining a standing position in individuals whose muscle weakness prevents them from standing upright without assistance. The bathroom standing frame is a tool for compensating for pressure exerted on the back of the feet, the front of the knees, and the back of the lower back to maintain the verticality of the lower limbs. The bathroom standing frame consists of three movable parts (1- lower, 2- middle, and 3- upper) whose height is adjustable via two fixed racks (S). The lower part (1) is equipped with laterally adjustable heel supports (10) to allow for all positions. These racks are fixed vertically (4) to the wall. The entire assembly adapts to all body types; the mobile standing frame is adjustable in all its dimensions.

Description

Fixed device for maintaining the upright position of people whose muscular atony does not allow not this vertical station without assistance. particularly For to perform his toilet The present invention relates to a mobile device for maintaining the standing position of persons whose muscular atonia does not allow this vertical position without assistance. The verticalizer sanitary is a tool for compensating for pressures exerted on the back of the feet, the front of the knees and the back, at the level of the small of the back, in order to maintain the verticality of the lower limbs. The verticalizer sanitary is composed of three parts (1, 2, 3) whose height is adjustable and two vertical uprights (4) equipped with racks (5) intended to adjust the height of the adjustable parts and a height of 85 centimeters. The three adjustable parts are located in the lower part (1) at the level of the heels in order to prevent the feet from sliding back (this part is equipped with two buttresses which protect the heels) length 70 to 85 centimeters. In the middle part (2) to rest the front of the knees, length 35 to 50 centimeters. In the upper part (3) on the posterior face at the level of the hollow of the loins, length 70 to 85 centimetres. To adapt to the morphologies of the person to be verticalized, the present invention allows a spacing of the horizontal supports by an adjustment, by means of lugs, the minimum dimensions 400mm maximum 800mm. All adjustments are made using racks and pins which require no equipment in order to facilitate the work of caregivers. To ensure contact between the verticalizer sanitaryand the user's skin: the pressure points are reinforced by foam padding covered with easily washable and disinfectable fabric (like sky). Drawing 1 represents the verticalizer sanitary in lateral view, according to the invention. Drawing 2 shows a top view of each part 1, 2, and 3 of the verticalizer sanitary according to the invention. Located between two base racks fixed to the wall on either side of a sink, le verticalizer sanitary promotes maintaining an upright posture for people whose muscle atonia (whatever the etiology) does not allow this vertical posture without assistance. Intended primarily for use in institutional settings (such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, retirement homes, etc.) le verticalizer sanitaryallows the staff of the establishment or the caregiver to stabilize the person being helped in a position that makes it easier for them to wash themselves without outside help. THE verticalizer sanitary allows the person being helped to regain their ability to perform their personal hygiene without assistance. In addition to the motor skills phase facilitated by le verticalizer sanitary facilities, Valuing the individual promotes their involvement in the healing process. The unique feature of the verticalizer sanitary It consists of eleven parts, two of which are fixed to the wall. In just a few moments, the support staff can place the user in a position of independent standing. The fixed part can be part of the initial equipment installed during the building's construction; it is not necessary to have as many moving parts of the verticalizer ofsanitary facilities are available for rooms or pre-equipped apartments. There is no obstacle to extending the height of the angle bracket thus fixed or embedded in the wall to allow for the installation of a shelf or any other accessory. To be used without difficulty, le verticalizer sanitary simple to use and adjustable in all its dimensions by a screw system that can be manipulated without tools. THE verticalizer sanitary can be assembled in several ways, with tubes of different diameters, with racks of different models and sizes, without changing the spirit of operation in favor of better rehabilitation and therefore a better quality of life for the user.

Claims

CLAIMS Fixed device for maintaining standing of a person whose muscular atonia does not allow this vertical position without assistance, particularly when carrying out their washing characterized in that it comprises three parts which can be adjusted in height, namely: a lower part (1) a middle part (2) and an upper part (3) and two vertical uprights (4) equipped with racks intended to adjust the authors of said adjustable parts, on the inner face of the lower part (3) are positioned two heel wedges (10) adjustable laterally in order to adapt to all morphologies.