Foldable bathtub

Abstract

To provide a foldable bathtub that can be installed promptly, enables the entire body to be soaked, and can be cleared up promptly.SOLUTION: A bottom surface sheet 10 has a coffin shape. In a side surface sheet 11, a height h1 is set to be higher than a vertical height h0 of a person in supine state by a predetermined height h2, and a lower end portion is connected to an outer peripheral end portion 10a of the coffin shape of the bottom surface sheet 10, so that an outer peripheral wall of the coffin shape is configured. In a plurality of panels 12, a height h3 corresponds to the height h1 of the side surface sheet 11, the plurality of panels 12 are arranged along a length direction of the side surface sheet 11 with a predetermined interval d, which makes the side surface sheet 11 foldable. In a right and left pair of support flaps 13, a height h4 corresponds to the height h3 of the panel 12, and the support flaps 13 are foldably connected to the outside of a right and left pair of panels 12 existing in a right and left side of the coffin shape of the bottom surface sheet 10. A pillow part 14 is provided such that the pillow part 14 can be suspended in a head portion of the coffin shape of the bottom surface sheet 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a foldable bathtub that can be used to prevent heatstroke and for nursing care. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there are many technologies related to foldable bathtubs that are easy to fold, carry, and assemble and install.

[0003] For example, JP 2015-078004 A (Patent Document 1) discloses a foldable water tank comprising a water tank body and a support member. The water tank body has an elastically deformable outer peripheral wall and a bottom. The support member is provided inside the water tank body and connects the outer peripheral wall and the bottom. The outer peripheral wall is made of a plurality of wall plates, which are provided adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction in an upright state. One end of the support member is attached to a connecting bend portion that connects the wall plates of the outer peripheral wall so that they can be bent, and the other end is attached to the bottom. This makes it possible to provide a rectangular foldable water tank that can stably maintain the shape of the water tank without providing restricting means such as supports, beams, and frames made of iron pipes on the outer frame (outer peripheral wall) of the water tank, and that can be easily assembled, installed, and removed.

[0004] Also, JP 2003-180538 A (Patent Document 2) discloses a simplified aquarium in which a single waterproof sheet is folded to create the shape of the aquarium. A divided side wall is inserted into the rising part of the side of the aquarium, and the aquarium and the side wall are fastened together, thereby reinforcing the rising part of the side of the waterproof sheet aquarium and making the side independent. Also, spacers are provided in two places to ensure clearance when water pressure acts on the inside of the lower part of the clearance of the waterproof sheet insertion part of the side wall. A triangular foldable buttress is provided on the outside of the divided side wall to resist the internal water pressure and at the same time increase the contact area, thereby increasing stability and independence against tipping over when filled with water. This makes it possible to provide a multi-purpose aquarium that is lightweight, easy to carry, does not take up space when stored, and is safe and stable with reliable water impermeability.

[0005] Furthermore, Utility Model Registration No. 3229797 (Patent Document 3) discloses a foldable temporary bathtub that can be easily assembled, carried, and stored in a small space by gluing and fixing a soft resin bathtub to the inside of a box-shaped frame connected by hinges. This makes it possible to provide a temporary bathtub that is foldable, easy to assemble, transport, and store, and that makes it easy to take a bath even in disaster areas where bathing is difficult. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-078004 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2003-180538 A [Patent Document 3] Utility Model Registration No. 3229797 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] In recent years, the number of heat stroke patients has been increasing due to climate change and other factors. Conventionally, cooling the neck, armpits, and groin area has been considered effective as a first aid for heat stroke, but recent research has proven that this method is only effective for mild to early moderate cases of heat stroke. On the other hand, when people around treat heat stroke patients in an emergency, the heat stroke patients are almost always in a severe state. In such cases, conventional first aid for heat stroke is hardly effective. Therefore, in recent years, the immersion method, which involves immersing the entire body of a patient in a bathtub filled with water to rapidly cool the entire body, has been recognized as an effective means of treating severe heat stroke.

[0008] However, such a bathtub for immersing the whole body of a patient in water is usually difficult to carry outdoors and to quickly install and remove. In addition, simplified bathtubs have problems such as the need to add air to create the shape, the need for a large amount of water, and the need for storage space.

[0009] Here, the technology described in Patent Document 1 allows the water tank to be easily folded, making it easy to carry, install, remove, and store, but since the support member is provided inside the water tank, the support member interferes with the patient's body, making it difficult to immerse the patient's entire body in water. In addition, since the shape of the water tank does not fit the human body, excess volume is created, it takes time to store water, and it is not possible to quickly cool a severely heatstroke patient. Therefore, the above problem cannot be solved.

[0010] In addition, the technology described in Patent Document 2 involves making the shape of an aquarium from a waterproof sheet, inserting side walls into the sides of the aquarium, fastening the aquarium to the side walls, and fastening the side walls together, which allows the sides to stand on their own, but inserting and fastening the side walls is cumbersome, and it is not possible to set it up quickly when a severe case of heatstroke occurs. Therefore, the above-mentioned problem cannot be solved.

[0011] In addition, the technology described in Patent Document 3 is a foldable temporary bath, but since it is made of steel plates, it is heavy and difficult to carry, and since it is time-consuming to fix the steel plates with lock pins, it cannot be quickly set up when a severe case of heat stroke occurs. Therefore, the above-mentioned problems cannot be solved.

[0012] To solve the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a foldable bathtub that can be quickly set up, allows full body immersion with the minimum amount of water required, and can be quickly cleaned up. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] The collapsible bathtub according to the present invention comprises a bottom sheet, side sheets, a plurality of panels, a pair of left and right support flaps, and a pillow section. The bottom sheet is coffin-shaped. The side sheets have a height corresponding to the height of the chest of a person lying on their back, and their lower ends are connected to the outer peripheral ends of the coffin-shaped bottom sheet to form the outer peripheral wall of the coffin-shaped bottom sheet. The plurality of panels have a height corresponding to the height of the side sheets, and are arranged at a predetermined interval along the length direction of the side sheets, making the side sheets foldable. The pair of left and right support flaps have a height corresponding to the height of the side sheets, and are foldably connected to the outsides of the left and right panels present on the left and right sides of the coffin-shaped bottom sheet. The pillow section is provided so as to be able to be hung from the head of the coffin-shaped bottom sheet.

[0014] In addition, the foldable bathtub of the present invention forms a bathtub by placing the multiple panels in an upright position relative to the bottom sheet and spreading the pair of left and right support flaps outward relative to the left and right panels, and by supplying water to the bathtub and placing a person's head on the pillow portion, the person can bathe lying on their back. Effect of the Invention

[0015] According to the present invention, the device can be quickly set up, the device can be used to penetrate the entire body with a minimum amount of water, and can be quickly cleaned up. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are a plan view and a right side view showing an example of a collapsible bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a folding bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention when folded and placed in a bag, and when the folding bathtub is removed from the bag. [Diagram 3] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the state in which the left and right panels of a collapsible bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention are joined together. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a folding bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the support flaps are folded. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is a first perspective view showing an example of a folding bathtub in an embodiment of the present invention with the support flap unfolded. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a second perspective view showing an example of the support flap of the collapsible bathtub according to the embodiment of the present invention in an unfolded state. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a caregiver pouring water into the collapsible bathtub according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a case where a severely heat stroked patient's whole body is immersed in water of a collapsible bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a case in which a caregiver drains water from a foldable bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 10] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a folding bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention when a caregiver folds the support flaps. FIG. [Figure 11] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a case in which a caregiver folds inward the side sheets of a foldable bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention to drain water. FIG. [Figure 12] 1 is an enlarged perspective view showing an example of a case in which a caregiver folds inward the side sheets of a foldable bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention to drain water. FIG. [Figure 13] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a folding bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the left and right panels of the legs are folded inward. [Figure 14] This is an oblique view showing an example of a folding bathtub according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the left and right panels of the legs are bound together with binding members. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings to help the understanding of the present invention. Note that the following embodiment is an example of the present invention and is not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, a collapsible bathtub 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a bottom sheet 10, a side sheet 11, a number of panels 12, a pair of left and right support flaps 13, and a pillow portion 14.

[0019] Here, the bottom sheet 10 is coffin-shaped, and for example, as shown in Fig. 1, it is a shape that allows an adult person to lie on his back. Here, the coffin shape means a shape that is composed of the head, chest, abdomen, and legs, and for example, the left and right size of the legs is narrower than the left and right size of the head. The coffin shape shown in Fig. 1 is approximately hexagonal, and the left and right size from the chest to the abdomen and legs gradually narrows.

[0020] In addition, the height h1 of the side sheet 11 is set to be a predetermined height h2 higher than the top-to-bottom height h0 of a person lying on his / her back, and the lower end 11a is connected to the coffin-shaped outer peripheral end 10a of the bottom sheet 10, thereby forming the coffin-shaped outer peripheral wall.

[0021] The height h3 of the multiple panels 12 corresponds to the height h1 of the side sheet 11, and the multiple panels 12 are arranged at a predetermined interval d along the length of the side sheet 11, thereby making the side sheet 11 foldable. Here, the presence of the multiple panels 12 and the interval d between two adjacent panels 12 allows the interval d to function as a folding portion of the panel 12, making the long side sheet 11 foldable and increasing the strength of the side sheet 11. The height h3 of the panel 12 is equal to the height h1 of the side sheet 11. The shape of the panel 12 is, for example, a square or a rectangle, as shown in FIG. 1.

[0022] Regarding the arrangement of the panels 12, for example, at the coffin-shaped head of the bottom sheet 10, four panels 12 are arranged so as to surround the head on the left and right sides and the apex, at the coffin-shaped chest and abdomen of the bottom sheet 10, a pair of left and right panels 12 are arranged, and at the coffin-shaped leg of the bottom sheet 10, four panels 12 are arranged so as to surround the leg on the left and right sides and the bottom point. Here, two panels 12 are arranged so that the distance d is near the apex of the head, and similarly, two panels 12 are arranged so that the distance d is near the bottom of the leg. This allows the coffin-shaped bottom sheet 10 to be folded from the left and right sides.

[0023] The longitudinal length of the panels 13 is appropriately set according to the arrangement position of the side sheet 11, for example, at the apex of the head of the coffin shape, two panels 12 with a short longitudinal length are arranged, and at the left and right of the head of the coffin shape, two panels 12 with a long longitudinal length are arranged. Similarly, at the legs, two panels 12 with a short longitudinal length are arranged at the bottom of the legs of the coffin shape, and two panels 12 with a long longitudinal length are arranged at the left and right of the legs of the coffin shape. At the left and right of the other parts, between the chest and the abdomen, two panels 12 with a long longitudinal length are arranged. The interval d between two adjacent panels 12 is appropriately set according to the arrangement position of the panels 12.

[0024] The pair of left and right support flaps 13 has a height h4 corresponding to the height h3 of the panel 12, and is connected to the outside of the pair of left and right panels 12 present on the left and right sides of the coffin-shaped bottom sheet 10 in a foldable manner. In FIG. 1, the support flaps 13 are provided on the left and right panels 12 of the coffin-shaped chest of the bottom sheet 10 and on the left and right panels 12 of the abdominal part, respectively, so that the four support flaps 13 are provided to support the left and right sides of the bottom sheet 10 among the side sheets 11. Here, the pair of support flaps 13 is provided on the left and right, so that the side sheets 11 can be upright in a balanced manner at the outer peripheral end of the bottom sheet 10. The shape of the support flap 13 is, for example, a right-angled pentagon as shown in FIG. 1, and one side of the right-angled pentagon forming a right angle is connected to the outside of the side sheet 11.

[0025] The pillow section 14 is provided so as to be able to be hung from the coffin-shaped head of the bottom sheet 10. Here, in Fig. 1, for example, two belts 14a are hung on the left and right panels 12 of the coffin-shaped head of the bottom sheet 10, and the pillow sheet 14b is placed near the center of the two belts 14a to form the pillow section 14.

[0026] Now, to specifically explain how to use the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, the foldable bathtub 1 of the present invention is first folded inside the side sheet 11, and the left and right panels 12 are joined near the center of the bottom sheet 10 to form an elongated shape. Next, the two adjacent panels 12 are folded in order, so that the side sheet 11 is folded compactly. The foldable bathtub 1 of the present invention is then stored in the bag B with the side sheet 11 folded. For example, a water supply bag and a thermometer necessary for heat stroke may be stored in the bag B. Then, by putting the foldable bathtub 1 in the bag B, the present invention can be easily stored without taking up space.

[0027] Now, in the event that a patient suffers from serious heatstroke, the caregiver removes the foldable bathtub 1 from the bag B and spreads out the multiple panels 12 of the folded side sheet 11 along the longitudinal direction of the side sheet 11. When the folded side sheet 11 is spread out, the foldable bathtub 1 of the present invention takes on an elongated shape with the left and right panels 12 joined together, as shown in Figure 3.

[0028] Then, the caregiver spreads the left and right panels 12 outward, away from each other, and positions the multiple panels 12 upright against the bottom sheet 10.As shown in Figure 4, the foldable bathtub 1 of the present invention is in a state where the coffin-shaped bottom sheet 10 is exposed and the pillow portion 14 is suspended from the coffin-shaped head portion.

[0029] Here, when multiple panels 12 are arranged in an upright position relative to the bottom sheet 10, the side sheet 11 on which the panels 12 are provided can be arranged in an upright position on the outer periphery of the bottom sheet 10 even if the above-mentioned support flap 13 is not present.

[0030] However, for example, when water is poured into the side sheets 11, the left and right panels 12 located near the center of the longitudinal direction of the coffin shape, for example the left and right panels 12 for the chest, abdomen, and legs, collapse outward due to water pressure, making it impossible to maintain a proper bathtub formation state. Here, a proper bathtub formation state is a state in which the multiple panels 12 provided on the side sheets 11 stand vertically relative to the bottom sheet 10 placed on the ground in order to maintain a proper water level in the bathtub.

[0031] Therefore, the caregiver spreads the pair of left and right support flaps 13 outward relative to the left and right panels 12 to form the bathtub as shown in Figures 5 and 6. Here, by spreading the support flaps 13 outward, the support flaps 13 can hold the side sheets 11 upright on the bottom sheet 10 with a certain degree of strength, and even if the caregiver pours water into the bathtub and water pressure is generated, the support flaps 13 can hold the side sheets 11 and panels 12 upright relative to the bottom sheet 10 with a certain degree of strength.

[0032] Here, in the present invention, it takes less than 3 seconds for a caregiver to take out the foldable bathtub 1 from the bag B, spread out the panels 12, spread the support flaps 13 outward, stand it up, and form the bathtub. In other words, in the present invention, the process from taking out the foldable bathtub 1 from the bag B to forming the bathtub can be completed quickly and in a short time.

[0033] Once the bathtub is created, the caregiver uses a water supply bag or the like to supply water into the bathtub, as shown in FIG. 7. Here, in the present invention, since the bathtub is coffin-shaped to fit the shape of the human body, the bathtub can be filled with the minimum amount of water required. For example, if water is supplied using the attached water supply bag, the bathtub can be filled with water in 2 to 3 minutes. With regard to the amount of water, it is possible to fill the bathtub with water to immerse the entire body with just 80 L of water.

[0034] In addition, because the support flaps 13 are configured to spread outward, as described above, when the water pressure of the water in the bathtub is applied outward to the side sheet 11, the water pressure is applied outward to the support flaps 13 via the panel 12 provided on the side sheet 11, making the support flaps 13 more firmly upright and less likely to tip over. This allows the shape of the bathtub to be maintained.

[0035] Now, when the bathtub is filled with water, the caregiver holds the severely heatstroke patient in his / her arms, places the patient in the bathtub, and places the patient's head on the pillow 14, and as shown in FIG. 8, soaks the patient's entire body in water. Here, the height h1 of the side sheet 11 is set to a predetermined height h2 higher than the vertical height h0 of a person lying on his / her back, so the caregiver can quickly immerse the entire body of the severely heatstroke patient in the bathtub without having to forcibly lift the patient high. As a result, the entire body of the severely heatstroke patient can be quickly cooled. Also, by providing the pillow 14, the head of the severely heatstroke patient is not immersed in water, and only the parts that need to be cooled can be immersed in water.

[0036] Here, it has been recognized that ice baths are effective for severe heat stroke patients. An ice bath refers to cooling the body in a water bath with ice after sports practice to promote recovery from fatigue and suppress muscle inflammation. Traditionally, it has been said that cooling by applying ice bags or cooling packs to the neck, armpits, and groin as a conventional first aid for heat stroke patients with mild or moderate heat stroke is effective, but it has been found that this is significantly less effective for severe heat stroke patients. For example, it has been shown that the immersion method, in which the entire body is immersed in water to save the life of severe heat stroke patients, has a faster cooling rate than conventional first aid for heat stroke and is particularly effective. Specifically, it is said that if the core body temperature of severe heat stroke patients is not lowered by 3 degrees or more within 30 minutes after the onset of the disease, there is a risk of death. For example, see “Cold Water Immersion The Gold Standard for Exertional Heatstroke Treatment”, Casa, Douglas J., McDermott, Brendon P., Lee, Elaine C., Yeargin, Susan W., Armstrong, Lawrence E., Maresh, Carl M., Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews 35(3):p 141-149, July 2007, and the first column of the Japan Softball Association, “Methods for cooling the body when heat stroke is suspected” (http: / / www.softball.or.jp / medical / column / 20210924.html). In the present invention, the bathtub can be quickly installed, and the minimum amount of water required can be immersed to quickly penetrate water into patients with severe heatstroke, making it ideal as a first aid measure for patients with severe heatstroke.

[0037] In fact, when a patient with severe heatstroke develops, if the conventional first aid for heatstroke is used at the scene to cool the large blood vessels with ice, the time required to lower the body's core temperature by 3 degrees has been calculated to be about 90 minutes, based on the figures in recent medical literature. This takes more than 30 minutes, which puts the life of the patient with severe heatstroke at risk. Other Japanese researchers have also commented that cooling the large blood vessels would significantly exceed the time limit for saving a life. In addition, there are also air-tube type folding bathtubs on the market, but with air-tube type folding bathtubs, the only way to shape the bathtub is to blow air into it, which takes time, and it takes 15 to 20 minutes just to make the bathtub. Also, when a patient with severe heatstroke develops, if an ambulance is called at the scene to take them to the hospital, the national average time from calling 119 to arriving at the hospital is about 40 minutes, so this method is insufficient.

[0038] On the other hand, when a patient with severe heatstroke falls victim to the foldable bathtub 1 of the present invention, if the patient's body is immersed in water to cool down at the scene, the time required to lower the body's core temperature by 3 degrees has been calculated to be about 18 minutes, based on the values ​​in recent medical literature and assuming various water temperature immersion methods (body cooling methods). It takes less than 3 seconds to shape the bathtub, and almost no time to fill it with water. This means that there is no risk to the life of a patient with severe heatstroke, and it is understandable that this is extremely effective as an emergency measure.

[0039] Now, let us assume that a caregiver immerses a severely ill heat stroke patient in water in a bathtub and the heat stroke patient's condition improves. When the caregiver completes first aid and takes the heat stroke patient out of the bathtub, the bathtub is filled with water, as shown in Figure 9.

[0040] When the caregiver tidies up, as shown in FIG. 10, the support flaps 13 are folded inward relative to the left and right panels 13, allowing the side sheets 11 to be easily folded down relative to the bottom sheet 10.

[0041] Next, the caregiver pushes the side sheet 11 inward against the bottom sheet 10 as shown in FIG. 11, and the water in the bathtub flows out as shown in FIG. 12. This allows the caregiver to easily drain the water in the bathtub. Here, the time required for draining the bathtub can be completed in, for example, 20 seconds. Then, the caregiver wipes the water droplets on the inside of the bottom sheet 10 and the side sheet 11 with a towel or the like, combines the left and right panels 12 of the bottom sheet 10 to make it elongated overall, and further folds the multiple panels 12 along the longitudinal direction of the side sheet 11 to make it compact. The caregiver stores the folded present invention in the bag B, and cleaning up is completed. Here, such a folding operation is completed in about 10 seconds, so with the present invention, cleaning up can be done quickly and without any hassle.

[0042] Here, the present invention has been described with reference to a case where an adult suffers from severe heatstroke, but it can also be applied to a child. In that case, the present invention is preferably further provided with a binding member 15 capable of binding the left and right panels 12 of the legs of the coffin-shaped bottom sheet 10. The binding member 15 can be, for example, a cable tie having male and female hook-and-loop fasteners at both ends, as shown in Fig. 13. In Fig. 13, two cable ties are prepared.

[0043] Specifically, when a child suffers from severe heatstroke, the caregiver spreads out the multiple panels 12 of the foldable bathtub 1 and spreads the support flaps 13 outward, revealing the coffin shape of the bottom sheet 10. Here, as shown in Fig. 13, the caregiver first folds inward the left and right panels 12 of the legs of the coffin shape of the bottom sheet 10, and then crushes and flattens the legs of the coffin shape.

[0044] Then, the caregiver can tie and secure the left and right panels 12 of the flattened legs with the tie members 15 to form a bathtub with a small area, as shown in Figure 14. This allows the length of the bathtub to be shortened to suit the child's height. Also, by reducing the area of ​​the bathtub, the amount of water supplied can be minimized, making it possible to respond quickly even if a child becomes a patient with severe heatstroke.

[0045] The material of the bottom sheet 10 and the side sheets 11 is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include synthetic resins such as polyvinyl chloride, polyester, polyethylene, and polypropylene.

[0046] Furthermore, there is no particular limitation on the materials of the panel 12 and the support flap 13, but examples of such materials include synthetic resin, rubber, foam material, wood, metal, etc. Furthermore, there is no particular limitation on the installation form of the panel 12, but for example, the panel 12 may be attached to the outer surface of the side sheet 11, or two side sheets 11 may be prepared, the panel 12 may be attached to the inner surfaces of the two side sheets 11, and the outer peripheral ends of the two side sheets 11 may be welded together.

[0047] Furthermore, there is no particular limitation on the shape of the panel 12, but examples of shapes that can be mentioned include a square, a rectangle, a triangle, a pentagon, a hexagon, a polygon, a circle, an ellipse, etc. Furthermore, there is no particular limitation on the shape of the support flap 13, but examples of shapes that can be mentioned include a right-angled pentagon, a triangle, a square, a rectangle, a right-angled hexagon, a right-angled polygon, etc.

[0048] Also, the number of panels 12 is not particularly limited, but for example, as shown in Fig. 1, the coffin-shaped bottom sheet 10 may have a total of 12 panels, including four panels 12 at the head, two panels 12 at the chest, two panels 12 at the abdomen, and four panels 12 at the legs, or the number of panels 12 may be changed appropriately depending on the size of the coffin shape. For example, in the coffin-shaped bottom sheet 10 for a tall person, the longitudinal size is longer, so that, for example, the number of panels 12 at the chest or the number of panels 12 at the abdomen may be increased by the amount of the longer longitudinal size of the coffin shape.

[0049] There is no particular limit to the number of support flaps 13, but as shown in Fig. 1, it may be four, or two by providing support flaps 13 on the outside of the panels 12 on the left and right sides of the coffin-shaped chest, or eight by providing support flaps 13 on the outside of the panels 12 on the left and right sides of the head, chest, abdomen, and legs of the coffin. There is no particular limit to the location where the support flaps 13 are installed, but as shown in Fig. 1, they may be installed on the outside of the panels 12 on the left and right sides of the chest and abdomen near the center of the coffin shape, or they may be installed on the outside of the panels 12 on the left and right sides of either the chest or abdomen of the coffin shape.

[0050] In addition, there is no particular limitation on the connection form of the support flap 13, but one example of a connection form is one in which both ends of a connecting sheet are fused to the support flap 13 and the outer side of the panel 12, causing the connecting sheet to function as a hinge.

[0051] Furthermore, there is no particular limitation on the configuration of the pillow portion 14, but as described above, it may be composed of two belts 14a and a pillow sheet 14b, or it may simply be composed of a long sheet suspended as the pillow portion 14 from the panels 12 on the left and right sides of the coffin-shaped head portion of the bottom sheet 10.

[0052] Furthermore, there is no particular limitation on the configuration of the binding member 15, but as described above, it may be configured with two binding bands, or it may be configured with clips that clamp the panels 12 on the left and right sides of the leg.

[0053] Furthermore, in addition to being used as a bathtub for cooling the whole body of a patient suffering from severe heatstroke, as described above, the present invention may also be used as a bathtub for bathing the whole body of a person requiring care who is receiving care at home. [Industrial Applicability]

[0054] As described above, the foldable bathtub of the present invention can be widely used, not only for first aid for patients with severe heatstroke, but also for bathing patients with mild to moderate heatstroke and for caregiving, and is effective as a foldable bathtub that can be quickly set up, can be used to soak the entire body with the minimum amount of water required, and can also be quickly cleaned up. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 1 Folding bathtub 10 Bottom sheet 11 Side sheet 12 Panel 13 Support flap 14 Pillow part

Claims

[Claim 1] A coffin-shaped bottom sheet; A side sheet having a height corresponding to the height of the chest of a person lying on his / her back and a lower end portion connected to an outer peripheral end portion of the coffin shape of the bottom sheet to form an outer peripheral wall of the coffin shape; A plurality of panels whose height corresponds to the height of the side sheet and are arranged at predetermined intervals along the length of the side sheet, thereby allowing the side sheet to be folded; A pair of left and right support flaps whose height corresponds to the height of the side sheets and are foldably connected to the outsides of the left and right panels present on the left and right sides of the coffin shape of the bottom sheet; A pillow portion that can be hung from the coffin-shaped head portion of the bottom sheet; Equipped with The plurality of panels are placed upright relative to the bottom sheet, and the pair of left and right support flaps are spread outward relative to the left and right panels to form a bathtub. Water is supplied to the bathtub, and a person's head is placed on the pillow portion, allowing the person to take a bath lying on their back. Foldable bathtub.

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