Toilet handrail and toilet unit

Abstract

To provide a toilet handrail and a toilet unit that are easy to install.SOLUTION: A toilet handrail 1 comprises a base 2 placed on a floor, and a handrail 3 installed on the base 2. The base 2 comprises a toilet installation part 20 on which a toilet 4 is installed so as to fit in a planar view. The handrail 3 comprises a first column part 30 extending upward from a portion around the toilet installation part 20 out of the base 2, and a second column part 31 extending upward to a position higher than the first column part 30 from a portion farther from the toilet installation part 20 than the first column part 30 out of the base 2. The handrail 3 also comprises a connection bar part 32 connecting the first column part 30 and the second column part 31. A toilet unit 100 comprises the toilet handrail 1, and the toilet 4 installed on the toilet installation part 20 of the toilet handrail 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a toilet handrail and a toilet unit.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a support column installed and fixed in a stretched state between the floor surface and the ceiling, and a handrail provided on this support column.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, since the support column with a handrail described in Patent Document 1 is installed and fixed in a stretched state between the floor surface and the ceiling, installation may be difficult depending on conditions such as the height, thickness, strength, and material of the ceiling, and the installation restrictions are severe.

[0005] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a toilet handrail and a toilet unit that are easy to install.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A toilet handrail according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a base placed on the floor and a handrail installed on the base. The base has a toilet installation portion installed so that a toilet can be accommodated in a plan view. The handrail has a first column portion that extends upward from a portion around the toilet installation portion of the base, and a second column portion that extends upward from a portion of the base farther from the toilet installation portion than the first column portion to a position higher than the first column portion. The handrail further has a connecting bar portion that connects the first column portion and the second column portion.

[0007] One aspect of the toilet unit according to the present disclosure includes the above-mentioned toilet handrail and a toilet installed in the toilet installation portion of the toilet handrail.

Advantages of the Invention

[0008] The toilet handrail and the toilet unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure are easy to install.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] (One Embodiment) 1. Overview The toilet handrail 1 according to an embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 includes a base 2 placed on the floor and a handrail 3 installed on the base 2. The base 2 has a toilet installation portion 20 installed so that the toilet 4 can fit therein in plan view. The handrail 3 has a first column portion 30 extending upward from a portion around the toilet installation portion 20 of the base 2, and a second column portion 31 extending upward from a portion of the base 2 farther from the toilet installation portion 20 than the first column portion 30 to a position higher than the first column portion 30. The handrail 3 further has a connecting bar portion 32 connecting the first column portion 30 and the second column portion 31.

[0011] Also, a toilet unit 100 according to an embodiment includes the above-mentioned toilet handrail 1 and a toilet 4 installed in the toilet installation portion 20 of the toilet handrail 1.

[0012] In the toilet handrail 1 and the toilet unit 100 of one embodiment having the above configuration, the base 2 is likely to be stable due to the weight of the toilet 4 installed on the toilet installation portion 20 of the base 2 and the weight of the base 2 sized to accommodate the toilet 4 in plan view. Therefore, in the toilet handrail 1 and the toilet unit 100 of one embodiment, the second column portion 31 extending long upward can be easily and stably supported by the base 2. In addition, in the toilet handrail 1 and the toilet unit 100 of one embodiment, since the second column portion 31 and the first column portion 30 are connected via the connecting bar portion 32, the second column portion 31 can be easily and stably supported. Therefore, in the toilet handrail 1 and the toilet unit 100 of one embodiment, the second column portion 31 can be stably supported without installing it in a state of being stretched between the ceiling and the floor surface, and can be installed regardless of the ceiling situation, so the toilet handrail 1 can be easily installed.

[0013] 2. Details Subsequently, the toilet handrail 1 and the toilet unit 100 of one embodiment will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the toilet unit 100 includes a toilet handrail 1 and a toilet 4. Hereinafter, the front-rear, left-right, up-down directions will be defined as shown in FIG. 1 based on the direction viewed from the user in the sitting state on the toilet seat 41 of the toilet 4, and each component of the toilet handrail 1 and the toilet unit 100 will be described.

[0014] 2-1. Toilet The toilet 4 is installed on the toilet installation portion 20 of the base 2 of the toilet handrail 1 and is used together with the toilet handrail 1. The toilet 4 is a simple-shaped toilet 4 without a backrest and armrests. The toilet 4 is a non-flush toilet.

[0015] The toilet 4 includes a toilet body 40 having a portion for receiving excreted waste, a toilet seat 41 attached on the toilet body 40, and a toilet lid 42 capable of covering the toilet seat 41. The rear end portions of the toilet seat 41 and the toilet lid 42 are rotatably attached to the toilet body 40.

[0016] The toilet body 40 is equipped with a bag attachment part 43 to which the mouth of a bag (not shown) for receiving excreted dirt is attached, and a manual or automatic sealing device 44 capable of sealing the mouth of this bag by welding.

[0017] The toilet 4 is entirely installed on the toilet installation part 20. The toilet 4 is fixed to the base 2 by a fixture such as a screw, or is simply placed on it.

[0018] Note that the toilet 4 may be a non-flushing toilet having a detachable bucket-shaped bowl. Also, the toilet 4 is not limited to a non-flushing type, and may be a movable flushing toilet. Examples of the movable flushing toilet include a toilet to which a water supply hose and a dirt discharge hose are connected, or a toilet with a washing water storage tank and a dirt storage tank. Also, the toilet 4 may be a toilet provided with at least one of a backrest and armrests.

[0019] 2-2. Toilet handrail FIG. 2 shows the toilet handrail 1 in a state before the toilet 4 is installed. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the toilet handrail 1 includes a base 2 placed on the floor and a handrail 3 installed on the base 2. The handrail 3 includes a front handrail 3a, a pair of armrest handrails 3b, and a rear handrail 3c provided with a backrest 5.

[0020] 2-2-1. Base The base 2 includes a first base part 2a provided with a toilet installation part 20 on which the toilet 4 is installed, and a second base part 2b separate from the first base part 2a.

[0021] Each of the first base part 2a and the second base part 2b is in the shape of a plate that is substantially rectangular in plan view. Each of the first base part 2a and the second base part 2b has a rectangular plate-shaped base body 21 formed of a metal plate and a rectangular frame-shaped edge part 22 attached to the outer peripheral edge of the base body 21. The edge part 22 is made of, for example, rubber.

[0022] The first base part 2a and the second base part 2b have the same length in the left-right direction. The first base part 2a is longer in the front-back direction than the second base part 2b and is larger in size than the second base part 2b. The second base part 2b is disposed in front of the first base part 2a. The second base part 2b and the first base part 2a are arranged to abut against each other in the front-back direction.

[0023] The central part of the base body 21 of the first base part 2a in the front-back direction and the left-right direction is the toilet installation part 20. A plurality of installation parts 23 to which the handrail 3 can be attached are provided on the base bodies 21 of the first base part 2a and the second base part 2b respectively. In this embodiment, each of the plurality of installation parts 23 is a part of the base body 21 in which at least one (four in this embodiment) through holes 230 penetrating the base body 21 in the thickness direction (i.e., the up-down direction) are formed.

[0024] The plurality of installation parts 23 include a plurality of first installation parts 23a where the first column part 30 of the front handrail 3a is installed, and a plurality of second installation parts 23b where the second column part 31 of the front handrail 3a is installed. The plurality of installation parts 23 further include two installation parts 23c where a pair of left and right elbow-rest handrails 3b are installed, and two installation parts 23d where the rear handrail 3c is installed.

[0025] On the first base part 2a, two installation parts 23d for the rear handrail 3c are provided at intervals in the left-right direction in the part of the base body 21 behind the toilet installation part 20. Also, one installation part 23c for the elbow-rest handrail 3b is provided on each of the left and right outer side parts of the base body 21 of the toilet installation part 20. Also, a plurality (two in this embodiment) of first installation parts 23a for the first column part 30 of the front handrail 3a are provided in front of one of the left and right installation parts 23c of the base body 21.

[0026] The left and right installation parts 23c and the plurality of first installation parts 23a located in front of them are arranged side by side in the front-back direction and are located outside the left and right installation parts 23d for the rear handrail 3c in the left-right direction.

[0027] In other words, the right installation portion 23c for the elbow rest handrail 3b and the right first installation portion 23a for the first column portion 30 of the front handrail 3a located in front of it are located on the right side of the right installation portion 23d for the rear handrail 3c. And the left installation portion 23c for the elbow rest handrail 3b and the left first installation portion 23a for the first column portion 30 of the front handrail 3a located in front of it are located on the left side of the left installation portion 23d for the rear handrail 3c.

[0028] A plurality of second installation portions 23b for the second column portion 31 of the front handrail 3a are provided at intervals in the front-rear direction on each of the left and right ends of the base body 21 of the second base portion 2b. The horizontal interval between the left and right first installation portions 23a in the first base portion 2a and the horizontal interval between the left and right second installation portions 23b in the second base portion 2b are the same as each other. The left and right second installation portions 23b of the second base portion 2b are located in front of the left and right first installation portions 23a of the first base portion 2a.

[0029] 2-2-2. Handrail The handrail 3 includes a front handrail 3a, a pair of elbow rest handrails 3b, and a rear handrail 3c provided with a backrest 5.

[0030] The front handrail 3a has a first column portion 30 that extends upward from a portion around the toilet installation portion 20 of the base 2, and a second column portion 31 that extends upward from a portion of the base 2 that is farther from the toilet installation portion 20 than the first column portion 30 to a position higher than the first column portion 30. The front handrail 3a further has a connecting bar portion 32 that connects the first column portion 30 and the second column portion 31.

[0031] The first pillar portion 30 is installed on the first base portion 2a, and the second pillar portion 31 is installed on the second base portion 2b. Specifically, among the plurality of first installation portions 23a on the right side of the base main body 21 of the first base portion 2a, the first pillar portion 30 is installed on the first installation portion 23a located on the side (right side) of the toilet installation portion 20. And, among the plurality of second installation portions 23b on the left side of the base main body 21 of the second base portion 2b, the second pillar portion 31 is installed on one of them (the second installation portion 23b located at the rear end portion in this embodiment). The front-rear positions of the first pillar portion 30 and the second pillar portion 31 can be appropriately selected.

[0032] The first pillar portion 30 has a support pillar portion 300 fixed to the first installation portion 23a and a pillar main body 301 supported by the support pillar portion 300. The support pillar portion 300 has a cylindrical tube portion 302 into which the pillar main body 301 is inserted, a flange-shaped fixing portion 303 extending from the lower end of the tube portion 302, and a cover portion 304 covering the fixing portion 303.

[0033] The fixing portion 303 is fixed to the first installation portion 23a by a fixing tool such as a screw. The pillar main body 301 is inserted into the tube portion 302 and fixed to the tube portion 302 with a screw or the like. Note that the pillar main body 301 may be attached to the tube portion 302 so as to be height-adjustable.

[0034] The pillar main body 301 is located behind the front end of the toilet 4 on the side of the toilet 4. Therefore, when a user sitting on the toilet seat 41 of the toilet 4 spreads the interval between both legs, it is possible to prevent the pillar main body 301 from getting in the way.

[0035] The second pillar portion 31 has a support pillar portion 310 and a pillar main body 311, which have the same structure as the support pillar portion 300 and the pillar main body 301 of the first pillar portion 30. The pillar main body 311 is longer in the vertical direction than the pillar main body 301. The length of the first pillar portion 30 in the vertical direction is, for example, 70 to 85 cm. The length of the second pillar portion 31 is, for example, 135 to 170 mm, which is shorter than the length from the floor to the ceiling of a room of a general size.

[0036] In this embodiment, the connecting bar portion 32 is continuous with the first pillar portion 30. The connecting bar portion 32 and the first pillar portion 30 are formed by bending a single metal pipe. The connecting bar portion 32 extends in the horizontal direction (more specifically, the front-rear direction). One end (front end) in the longitudinal direction of the connecting bar portion 32 is fixed to the second pillar portion 31 by welding or the like. The connecting bar portion 32 is located at the same height as the elbow rest portion 33 of the elbow rest handrail 3b.

[0037] The elbow rest handrail 3b includes a pillar portion 34 installed in the installation portion 23c and an elbow rest portion 33 attached on the pillar portion 34. The pillar portion 34 has a support portion 340 and a pillar main body 341, which have the same structure as the support portion 300 and the pillar main body 301 of the first pillar portion 30 of the front handrail 3a.

[0038] The pillar main body 341 has a support portion 342 extending linearly in the front-rear direction, a curved portion 343 extending downward in an arc shape convex to the front from the front end portion of the support portion 342, and a straight portion 344 extending linearly downward from the lower end of the curved portion 343. The straight portion 344 is attached to and supported by the support portion 340. The pillar main body 341 is formed by bending a single metal pipe. The elbow rest portion 33 is fixed to the support portion 342 with a fixture such as a screw. The rear end portion of the elbow rest portion 33 is connected to a part of the rear handrail 3c and is also supported by the rear handrail 3c.

[0039] The rear handrail 3c includes a pair of pillar portions 35 installed in a pair of installation portions 23d, an upper connecting portion 36 connecting the upper end portions of the pair of pillar portions 35, a lower connecting portion 37 connecting the upper portions of the pair of pillar portions 35, and a pair of fixing plates 38 fixed to the upper portions of the pair of pillar portions 35. The rear handrail 3c further has a pair of support portions 39 protruding forward from the pair of fixing plates 38.

[0040] Each of the pair of pillar portions 35 has a support portion 350 and a pillar main body 351, which have the same structure as the support portion 300 and the pillar main body 301 of the first pillar portion 30 of the front handrail 3a. Although the cover portion of the support portion 350 is not shown in FIG. 2, the support portion 350 may have a cover portion.

[0041] The pair of column bodies 351 and the upper connecting portion 36 are formed by bending a single metal pipe. A backrest 5 is attached to the upper connecting portion 36. The backrest 5 is formed of a material having cushioning properties. The lower connecting portion 37 is located below the upper connecting portion 36 and is fixed to the pair of column bodies 351 by welding or the like. The pair of fixing plates 38 are fixed to the pair of column bodies 351 by screws or the like.

[0042] The pair of support portions 39 are provided in a U-shape that opens rearward when viewed in the left-right direction. The pair of support portions 39 include an upper support portion 390 that protrudes forward from the upper part of the pair of fixing plates 38, a lower support portion 391 that protrudes forward from the lower part of the pair of fixing plates 38, and a connecting portion 392 that connects between the front end portions of the upper support portion 390 and the lower support portion 391. The lower support portion 391 and the connecting portion 392 are formed by bending a single metal pipe. The connecting portion 392 is fixed to the front end portion of the upper support portion 390 by welding or the like. An elbow rest portion 33 is connected to the front end portion of the upper support portion 390, whereby the elbow rest portion 33 is also supported by the rear handrail 3c.

[0043] The toilet handrail 1 of the present embodiment is installed, for example, beside the bed in the bedroom. A toilet 4 is installed on the toilet installation portion 20 of the base 2 of the toilet handrail 1, forming a toilet unit 100. The front handrail 3a is located at the end of the base 2 on the side far from the bed.

[0044] 3. Operational Effects In the handrail 1 for a toilet of the present embodiment described above, the base 2 is likely to be stabilized by the weight of the toilet 4 installed on the toilet installation portion 20 of the base 2 and the weight of the base 2 having a size in which the toilet 4 fits in plan view. Therefore, in the handrail 1 for a toilet of the present embodiment, the second column portion 31 extending long upward can be easily and stably supported by the base 2. In addition, in the handrail 1 for a toilet of the present embodiment, since the second column portion 31 and the first column portion 30 are connected via the connecting bar portion 32, the second column portion 31 can be easily and stably supported. In addition, in the handrail 1 for a toilet of the present embodiment, since the first column portion 30 is located around the toilet installation portion 20, the first column portion 30 can be easily and stably supported by the weight of the toilet 4, and the second column portion 31 connected to the first column portion 30 via the connecting bar portion 32 can also be easily and stably supported.

[0045] Therefore, in the handrail 1 for a toilet of the present embodiment, even if the second column portion 31 is not installed in a state of being stretched between the ceiling and the floor surface, the second column portion 31 can be stably supported, and it can be installed regardless of the ceiling situation, so the handrail 1 for a toilet is easy to install.

[0046] Further, in the handrail 1 for a toilet of the present embodiment, since the base 2 includes the first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b that is separate from the first base portion 2a, it is easy to appropriately change the size, thickness, material, etc. of the second base portion 2b in plan view as needed. Therefore, the second column portion 31 installed on the second base portion 2b can be easily and stably supported by the weight of the second base portion 2b or the like.

[0047] Further, in the handrail 1 for a toilet of the present embodiment, since each of the first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b has a plurality of installation portions 23a, 23b on which the handrail 3 can be installed, it is easy to change the arrangement of the front handrail 3a as needed.

[0048] 4. Modification Subsequently, a modification of the handrail 1 for a toilet and the toilet unit 100 of the above-described embodiment will be described. Each of the following modifications can be appropriately combined.

[0049] The base 2 may not have a first base portion 2a provided with a toilet installation portion 20 and a second base portion 2b separate from the first base portion 2a, and may be composed of a single member.

[0050] The base 2 may have not a plurality but one each of a first installation portion 23a where the first column portion 30 is installed and a second installation portion 23b where the second column portion 31 is installed.

[0051] The connecting bar portion 32 may be provided so as to be telescopic. Further, the connecting bar portion 32 may be provided so as to expand and contract in the horizontal direction. Further, the connecting bar portion 32 may not be parallel to the horizontal direction, and may be provided to be inclined so that, for example, a portion closer to the second column portion 31 is located upward.

[0052] The second base portion 2b may be larger in size in plan view than the first base portion 2a. Further, the second base portion 2b may be arranged side by side (in the left - right direction) not in front of but beside the first base portion 2a. Further, the second base portion 2b may not be arranged in abutment with the first base portion 2a and may be located apart.

[0053] The front handrail 3a may be installed at the left - hand end portions of the first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b.

[0054] The second column portion 31 of the front handrail 3a may be displaced in the left - right direction with respect to the first column portion 30.

[0055] The elbow - rest handrail 3b may not have a column portion 34 and may be composed only of an elbow - rest portion 33, and the elbow - rest portion 33 may be supported only by the rear handrail 3c.

[0056] The handrail 3 may be composed only of the front handrail 3a and may not include the elbow - rest handrail 3b and the rear handrail 3c.

[0057] (Summary) As in the above - described embodiment and its modification, the toilet handrail 1 of the first aspect has the following configuration.

[0058] That is, the toilet handrail (1) of the first aspect includes a base (2) placed on the floor and a handrail (3) installed on the base (2). The base (2) has a toilet installation part (20) installed so that the toilet (4) can be accommodated in a plan view. The handrail (3) has a first column part (30) that extends upward from a part around the toilet installation part (20) of the base (2). The handrail (3) has a second column part (31) that extends upward from a part of the base (2) farther from the toilet installation part (20) than the first column part (30) to a position higher than the first column part (30). The handrail (3) further has a connecting bar part (32) that connects the first column part (30) and the second column part (31).

[0059] In the toilet handrail (1) of the first aspect having the above configuration, due to the weight of the toilet (4) installed on the toilet installation part (20) of the base (2) and the weight of the base (2) having a size that can accommodate the toilet (4) in a plan view, the base (2) is likely to be stable. Therefore, in the toilet handrail (1) of the first aspect, it is easy to stably support the second column part (31) that extends long upward by the base (2). In addition, in the toilet handrail (1) of the first aspect, since the second column part (31) and the first column part (30) are connected via the connecting bar part (32), it is easy to stably support the second column part (31). Therefore, in the toilet handrail (1) of the first aspect, even if the second column part (31) is not installed in a state of being stretched between the ceiling and the floor surface, the second column part (31) can be stably supported and can be installed regardless of the ceiling situation, so the toilet handrail (1) is easy to install.

[0060] Also, like the above-described embodiment and its modified example, the toilet handrail (1) of the second aspect additionally includes the following configuration in addition to the configuration of the first aspect.

[0061] That is, in the toilet handrail (1) of the second aspect, the base (2) includes a first base part (2a) provided with the toilet installation part (20) and a second base part (2b) separate from the first base part (2a). The first column part (30) is installed on the first base part (2a), and the second column part (31) is installed on the second base part (2b).

[0062] In the handrail (1) for a toilet of the second aspect having the above configuration, the base (2) includes a first base portion (2a) and a second base portion (2b) separate from the first base portion. Therefore, in the handrail (1) for a toilet of the second aspect, it is easy to adjust the weight of the base (2) by changing the size of the base (2) according to the size of the handrail (3), and it is easy to stably support the handrail (3).

[0063] Also, like the above-described one embodiment and its modification, the handrail (1) for a toilet of the third aspect additionally includes the following configuration in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect.

[0064] That is, in the handrail (1) for a toilet of the third aspect, the base (2) has a plurality of installation portions (23a) where the first column portion (30) can be installed and a plurality of installation portions (23b) where the second column portion (31) can be installed.

[0065] In the handrail (1) for a toilet of the third aspect having the above configuration, the installation positions of the first column portion (30) and the second column portion (31) can be adjusted as necessary, so the handrail (3) is more user-friendly.

[0066] Also, like the above-described one embodiment and its modification, the toilet unit (100) of the fourth aspect includes the handrail (1) for a toilet of any one of the first to third aspects and a toilet (4) installed in the toilet installation portion (20) of the handrail (1) for a toilet.

[0067] In the toilet unit (100) of the fourth aspect having the above configuration, since the above-described handrail (1) for a toilet is provided, the second column portion (31) can be stably supported without being installed in a state of stretching between the ceiling and the floor surface. Therefore, in the toilet unit (100) of the fourth aspect, the handrail (1) for a toilet can be installed regardless of the ceiling situation, so the handrail (1) for a toilet is easy to install.

[0068] As described above, the present disclosure has been explained based on the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments, and appropriate design changes can be made within the intended scope of the present disclosure.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0069] 1 Toilet handrail 2 Base 2a First base portion 2b Second base portion 20 Toilet installation portion 23a First installation portion 23b Second installation portion 3 Handrail 30 First pillar portion 31 Second pillar portion 32 Connecting bar portion 4 Toilet 100 Toilet unit

Claims

1. A base to be placed on a floor, and a handrail installed on the base, which is a handrail for a toilet bowl, wherein the base has a toilet bowl installation part installed so that the toilet bowl fits in a plan view, and the handrail has a first column part that extends upward from a portion around the toilet bowl installation part of the base, and a second column part that extends upward from a portion of the base that is farther from the toilet bowl installation part than the first column part to a position higher than the first column part, and has a connecting bar part that connects the first column part and the second column part, which is a handrail for a toilet bowl.

2. The base includes a first base part provided with the toilet bowl installation part and a second base part separate from the first base part, wherein the first column part is installed on the first base part, and the second column part is installed on the second base part, which is the handrail for a toilet bowl according to Claim 1.

3. The base has a plurality of installation parts on which the first column part can be installed and a plurality of installation parts on which the second column part can be installed, which is the handrail for a toilet bowl according to Claim 1 or 2.

4. A toilet unit comprising the handrail for a toilet bowl according to Claim 1 or 2 and a toilet bowl installed in the toilet bowl installation part of the handrail for a toilet bowl. Toilet unit.

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