Toilet handrail and toilet unit

Abstract

To provide a toilet handrail and a toilet unit that facilitate movement in front of a toilet.SOLUTION: A toilet handrail 1 comprises a base 2 placed on a floor, and a handrail 3. The base 2 comprises: a base part 2a; and a base part 2b separated from the base part 2a, and arranged side by side with the base part 2a in a direction D1. The handrail 3 comprises a column part 30 installed on the base part 2a, a column part 31 installed on the base part 2b, and a connection bar part 32 connecting the column parts 30 and 31. The base part 2a includes: a toilet installation part 20 on which a toilet 4 is installed; and an installation part 23a located outside the toilet installation part 20 in a direction D2, and on which the column part 30 is installed. The base part 2b includes: a passage part 24 arranged side by side with the toilet installation part 20 in the direction D1; and an installation part 23b located outside the passage part 24 in the direction D2, and on which the column part 31 is installed. A toilet unit 100 comprises the toilet handrail 1, and the toilet 4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a handrail device including a pedestal having a substantially rectangular planar body installed on the floor surface in front of a toilet, and a handrail unit erected and fixed at a position near one side edge of the pedestal.

[0003] In this handrail device, a user sitting on the toilet can grasp the handrail unit and stand up.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] By the way, in the handrail device described in Patent Document 1, when the user moves forward from the handrail unit, the user has to move the feet from the pedestal to the floor. At this time, since the heights of the upper surface of the pedestal and the upper surface of the floor are different, depending on the degree of freedom of the user's body, it is difficult to move the feet between the pedestal and the floor, and it is difficult to move in front of the toilet.

[0006] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a handrail for a toilet and a toilet unit that are easy to move in front of the toilet.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] A handrail for a toilet 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 first base portion and a second base portion that is separate from the first base portion and is aligned with the first base portion in the first direction among the first direction and the second direction that are orthogonal to each other in a plan view. The handrail has a first pillar portion installed on the first base portion, a second pillar portion installed on the second base portion, and a connecting bar portion connecting the first pillar portion and the second pillar portion. The first base portion includes a toilet installation portion where a toilet is installed, and a first installation portion that is located outside the toilet installation portion in the second direction and where the first pillar portion is installed. The second base portion includes a passage portion aligned with the toilet installation portion in the first direction, and a second installation portion that is located outside the passage portion in the second direction and where the second pillar portion is installed.

[0008] A toilet unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes the above-mentioned handrail for a toilet and a toilet installed in the toilet installation portion of the handrail for a toilet.

Effects of the Invention

[0009] The handrail for a toilet and the toilet unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure are easy to move in front of the toilet.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] (One Embodiment) 1. Overview The handrail 1 for a toilet according to one 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 first base portion 2a and a second base portion 2b that is separate from the first base portion 2a and is aligned with the first base portion 2a in the first direction D1 among the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 that are orthogonal to each other in plan view. The handrail 3 has a first column portion 30 installed on the first base portion 2a, a second column portion 31 installed on the second base portion 2b, and a connecting bar portion 32 connecting the first column portion 30 and the second column portion 31. The first base portion 2a includes a toilet installation portion 20 where the toilet 4 is installed, and a first installation portion 23a that is located outside the toilet installation portion 20 in the second direction D2 and where the first column portion 30 is installed. The second base portion 2b includes a passage portion 24 aligned with the toilet installation portion 20 in the first direction D1, and a second installation portion 23b that is located outside the passage portion 24 in the second direction D2 and where the second column portion 31 is installed.

[0012] Also, a toilet unit 100 according to one embodiment includes the above-described handrail 1 for a toilet and a toilet 4 installed in the toilet installation portion 20 of the handrail 1 for a toilet.

[0013] In the handrail 1 for a toilet and the toilet unit 100 according to one embodiment having the above configuration, since the base 2 has a second base portion 2b including a passage portion 24 separately from a first base portion 2a including a toilet installation portion 20, it is possible to adapt to the installation environment by changing only the size and shape of the second base portion 2b. Therefore, in the handrail 1 for a toilet and the toilet unit 100 according to one embodiment, it is easy to provide the second base portion 2b long to the necessary location, so that the opportunity for the user to move their feet between the base 2 and the floor can be reduced. Further, in the handrail 1 for a toilet and the toilet unit 100 according to one embodiment, since the first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b are connected by the handrail 3, it is easy to prevent a large gap from occurring between the first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b and making it easy for the user's foot to catch. Further, in the handrail 1 for a toilet and the toilet unit 100 according to one embodiment, since the handrail 3 extends over the first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b, the user can move between the first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b while grasping the handrail 3. Therefore, in the handrail 1 for a toilet and the toilet unit 100 according to one embodiment, the user can easily move their feet between the first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b. Therefore, in the handrail 1 for a toilet and the toilet unit 100 according to one embodiment, it is easy to move in front of the toilet 4.

[0014] 2. Details Subsequently, the handrail 1 for a toilet and the toilet unit 100 according to one embodiment will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the toilet unit 100 includes a handrail 1 for a toilet and a toilet 4. Hereinafter, with reference to the direction seen from the user in the seated state on the toilet seat 41 of the toilet 4 as a reference, the front-rear, left-right, and up-down directions are defined as shown in FIG. 1, and each component of the handrail 1 for a toilet and the toilet unit 100 will be described.

[0015] 2-1. Toilet The toilet 4 is installed on the toilet installation portion 20 of the base 2 of the handrail 1 for a toilet and is used together with the handrail 1 for a toilet. The toilet 4 is a simple-shaped toilet 4 provided without a backrest and armrests. The toilet 4 is a non-flush toilet.

[0016] 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.

[0017] A bag attachment portion 43 to which the mouth of a bag (not shown) for receiving excreted waste is attached and a manual or automatic sealing device 44 capable of sealing the mouth of this bag by welding are attached to the toilet body 40.

[0018] The entire toilet 4 is installed on the toilet installation portion 20. The toilet 4 is fixed to the base 2 by a fixture such as a screw or is simply placed thereon.

[0019] Note that the toilet 4 may be a non - flushing toilet having a detachable bucket - type bowl. Also, the toilet 4 is not limited to a non - flushing toilet and may be a movable flushing toilet. Examples of movable flushing toilets include a toilet to which a water supply hose and a waste discharge hose are connected, or a toilet with a washing water storage tank and a waste storage tank. Further, the toilet 4 may be a toilet provided with at least one of a backrest and armrests.

[0020] 2 - 2. Toilet handrail FIG. 2 shows a toilet handrail 1 in a state before the toilet 4 is installed. The toilet handrail 1 shown in FIGS. 2 to 5 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.

[0021] 2 - 2 - 1. Base The base 2 includes a first base portion 2a provided with a toilet installation portion 20 where the toilet 4 is installed, and a second base portion 2b that is separate from the first base portion 2a and is aligned with the first base portion 2a in the first direction D1 among the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 that are orthogonal to each other in plan view. Here, in the present embodiment, the first direction D1 is the front-rear direction, and the second direction D2 is the left-right direction.

[0022] Each of the first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b is in the shape of a plate that is substantially rectangular in plan view. Each of the first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b has a rectangular plate-shaped base body 21 formed of a metal plate, and a rectangular frame-shaped edge portion 22 attached to the outer peripheral edge of the base body 21. The edge portion 22 is made of, for example, rubber.

[0023] The first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b have the same length in the left-right direction. The first base portion 2a is longer in the front-rear direction than the second base portion 2b and is larger in size than the second base portion 2b. The second base portion 2b is disposed in front of the first base portion 2a. The second base portion 2b and the first base portion 2a are arranged in contact with each other in the front-rear direction. In other words, the first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b aligned in the first direction D1 are in contact with each other.

[0024] The upper surface of the base body 21 of the first base portion 2a and the upper surface of the base body 21 of the second base portion 2b are located at the same height. Here, the same height includes not only a completely matching height but also a substantially the same height with a slight difference.

[0025] The central portion of the base body 21 of the first base portion 2a in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction is the toilet installation portion 20. A plurality of installation portions 23 to which the handrail 3 can be attached are provided on the base bodies 21 of the first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b, respectively. In the present embodiment, each of the plurality of installation portions 23 is a portion of the base body 21 in which at least one (four in the present embodiment) through holes 230 penetrating the base body 21 in the thickness direction (that is, the up-down direction) are formed.

[0026] The plurality of installation parts 23 includes a plurality of first installation parts 23a where the first pillar part 30 of the front handrail 3a is installed, and a plurality of second installation parts 23b where the second pillar part 31 of the front handrail 3a is installed. The plurality of installation parts 23 further includes 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.

[0027] 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 main body 21 behind the toilet installation part 20. Also, on each of the left and right outer side parts of the base main body 21 of the toilet installation part 20, one installation part 23c for the elbow-rest handrail 3b is provided. Further, in the front side of one of the left and right installation parts 23c of the base main body 21, a plurality (two in this embodiment) of first installation parts 23a for the first pillar part 30 of the front handrail 3a are provided. The plurality of first installation parts 23a are located outside the toilet installation part 20 in the second direction D2.

[0028] 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-rear direction and are located outside in the left-right direction than the left and right installation parts 23d for the rear handrail 3c.

[0029] In other words, the right installation part 23c for the elbow-rest handrail 3b and the right first installation part 23a for the first pillar part 30 of the front handrail 3a located in front of it are located on the right side than the right installation part 23d for the rear handrail 3c. And the left installation part 23c for the elbow-rest handrail 3b and the left first installation part 23a for the first pillar part 30 of the front handrail 3a located in front of it are located on the left side than the left installation part 23d for the rear handrail 3c.

[0030] On the second base portion 2b, 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 at each of the left and right ends of the base body 21. The left-right interval between the left and right first installation portions 23a in the first base portion 2a is the same as the left-right interval between the left and right second installation portions 23b in the second base portion 2b. 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.

[0031] The second base portion 2b includes a passage portion 24 arranged in the first direction D1 (front-rear direction) with respect to the toilet installation portion 20. The passage portion 24 is the central portion in the left-right direction of the base body 21 of the second base portion 2b and is the portion between the left and right second installation portions 23b. The passage portion 24 is located over the entire length in the front-rear direction of the base body 21. The second installation portion 23b is located outside the passage portion 24 in the second direction D2.

[0032] In the present embodiment, the second column portion 31 of the front handrail 3a is installed only in the right second installation portion 23b. Therefore, the left second installation portion 23b can also function as the passage portion 24.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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 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.

[0035] The first pillar part 30 is installed on the first base part 2a, and the second pillar part 31 is installed on the second base part 2b. Specifically, among a plurality of first installation parts 23a on the right side of the base main body 21 of the first base part 2a, the first pillar part 30 is installed on the first installation part 23a located on the side (right side) of the toilet installation part 20. And among a plurality of second installation parts 23b on the left side of the base main body 21 of the second base part 2b, the second pillar part 31 is installed on one of them (the second installation part 23b located at the rear end in this embodiment). The front-rear positions of the first pillar part 30 and the second pillar part 31 can be appropriately selected.

[0036] The first pillar part 30 has a support column part 300 fixed to the first installation part 23a and a column main body 301 supported by the support column part 300. The support column part 300 has a cylindrical tube part 302 into which the column main body 301 is inserted, a flange-shaped fixing part 303 extending from the lower end of the tube part 302, and a cover part 304 covering the fixing part 303.

[0037] The fixing part 303 is fixed to the first installation part 23a by a fixing tool such as a screw. The column main body 301 is inserted into the tube part 302 and fixed to the tube part 302 with a screw or the like. Note that the column main body 301 may be attached to the tube part 302 so as to be height-adjustable.

[0038] The column 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 distance between both legs, it is possible to prevent the column main body 301 from getting in the way.

[0039] The second pillar part 31 has a support column part 310 and a column main body 311, which have the same structure as the support column part 300 and the column main body 301 of the first pillar part 30. The column main body 311 is longer in the vertical direction than the column main body 301. The vertical length of the first pillar part 30 is, for example, 70 to 85 cm. The length of the second pillar part 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.

[0040] 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 positioned at the same height as the elbow rest portion 33 of the elbow rest handrail 3b.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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 forward 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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, and thereby, the elbow rest portion 33 is also supported by the rear handrail 3c.

[0047] The handrail 1 for a toilet of the present embodiment is installed, for example, beside the bed in a bedroom. A toilet 4 is installed on the toilet installation portion 20 of the base 2 of the handrail 1 for a toilet, and a toilet unit 100 is formed. The front handrail 3a is located at the end of the base 2 on the side far from the bed.

[0048] 3. Regarding the usage method of the toilet unit Subsequently, an example of the usage method of the toilet unit 100 of the present embodiment described above will be described.

[0049] A user sitting on the toilet seat 41 of the toilet 4 can grasp the first column portion 30, the connecting bar portion 32, or the second column portion 31 of the front handrail 3a with a hand and perform a rising motion from the toilet seat 41.

[0050] The user who stands up from the toilet seat 41 and places their feet on the front part of the toilet installation part 20 in the first base part 2a advances their feet to the passage part 24 of the second base part 2b. At this time, the user can move while grasping the front handrail 3a.

[0051] The user who has advanced their feet to the passage part 24 of the second base part 2b can move in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction on the passage part 24 without a step.

[0052] 4. Operational effects In the toilet handrail 1 of the present embodiment described above, since the base 2 has a second base part 2b including a passage part 24 separately from the first base part 2a including the toilet installation part 20, it can cope with the installation environment by changing only the size and shape of the second base part 2b. Therefore, in the toilet handrail 1 of the present embodiment, it is easy to provide the second base part 2b long to a necessary location (for example, a location adjacent to the center in the longitudinal direction of the bed), so that the opportunity for the user to move their feet between the base 2 and the floor can be reduced.

[0053] Also, in the toilet handrail 1 of the present embodiment, since the first base part 2a and the second base part 2b are connected by the handrail 3, it is easy to prevent a large gap from occurring between the first base part 2a and the second base part 2b and making it easy for the user's feet to get caught.

[0054] Also, in the toilet handrail 1 of the present embodiment, since the handrail 3 extends over the first base part 2a and the second base part 2b, the user can move between the first base part 2a and the second base part 2b while grasping the handrail 3. Therefore, in the toilet handrail 1 of the present embodiment, it is also easy for the user to move their feet between the first base part 2a and the second base part 2b.

[0055] Further, in the toilet handrail 1 of the present embodiment, the second column portion 31 of the front handrail 3a is installed in the second installation portion 23b located at the corner of the right rear end portion of the second base portion 2b. Therefore, in the toilet handrail 1 of the present embodiment, among the second base portions 2b, the remaining left and right second installation portions 23b excluding the second installation portion 23b at this corner can also be used as the passage portion 24, and it is easy for the user to slide their feet not only in the front-rear direction but also in the left-right direction.

[0056] 5. Modification Subsequently, modifications of the toilet handrail 1 and the toilet unit 100 of the above-described embodiment will be described. Each of the following modifications can be combined as appropriate.

[0057] The first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b arranged in the first direction D1 may not be in contact with each other and may be positioned with a slight gap that does not catch the feet.

[0058] The second column portion 31 does not have to be installed only on one side of the second base portion 2b in the second direction D2. That is, the handrail 3 may have a front handrail 3a installed on one side of the second base portion 2b in the second direction D2 and a front handrail 3a installed on the other side of the second base portion 2b in the second direction D2.

[0059] The base 2 may have only one first installation portion 23a where the first column portion 30 is installed and one second installation portion 23b where the second column portion 31 is installed, instead of a plurality of each.

[0060] The connecting bar portion 32 may be provided so as to be stretchable in the front-rear direction. Further, the connecting bar portion 32 may not be parallel to the horizontal direction, and may be provided inclined so that, for example, the portion closer to the second column portion 31 is positioned upward.

[0061] The second base portion 2b may be larger in size in plan view than the first base portion 2a and is not limited to the above-described size. The second base portion 2b may be provided longer in the front direction (i.e., the first direction D1) according to the arrangement of the toilet 4 with respect to the bed or the like, or may be provided longer on one side in the second direction D2 (the side opposite to the side where the front handrail 3a is located).

[0062] The front handrail 3a may be installed at the left end of the first base portion 2a and the second base portion 2b.

[0063] 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.

[0064] The elbow rest handrail 3b may not have a column portion 34 and may be composed of only the elbow rest portion 33, and the elbow rest portion 33 may be supported only by the rear handrail 3c.

[0065] The handrail 3 may be composed of only the front handrail 3a and may not include the elbow rest handrail 3b and the rear handrail 3c. In this case, only a part (front end portion) of the toilet 4 may be installed in the toilet installation portion 20.

[0066] Further, the first column portion 30 and the second column portion 31 of the front handrail 3a may be provided at the same height.

[0067] Further, the second column portion 31 of the front handrail 3a may be installed in a second installation portion 23b located at the front end of the second base portion 2b. In this case, the user can move while grasping the front handrail 3a over the entire length in the front-rear direction of the passage portion 24.

[0068] Further, the base 2 of the toilet handrail 1 may have three or more base portions, and the three or more base portions are preferably connected by one or more front handrails 3a. Note that the means for connecting the second base portion 2b and other base portions is not limited to the front handrail 3a and may be other members (for example, plate-like connecting members).

[0069] Further, the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 are directions along the upper surface of the floor. When the floor is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, one of the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 is a direction inclined with respect to the horizontal plane.

[0070] (Summary) As in the above-described embodiment and its modification, the handrail (1) for a toilet of the first aspect has the following configuration.

[0071] That is, the handrail (1) for a toilet 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 first base portion (2a) and a second base portion (2b) that is separate from the first base portion (2a) and is aligned with the first base portion (2a) in the first direction (D1) among the first direction (D1) and the second direction (D2) that are orthogonal to each other in plan view. The handrail (3) has a first column portion (30) installed on the first base portion (2a), a second column portion (31) installed on the second base portion (2b), and a connecting bar portion (32) connecting the first column portion (30) and the second column portion (31). The first base portion (2a) includes a toilet installation portion (20) where the toilet (4) is installed and a first installation portion (23a) that is located outside the toilet installation portion (20) in the second direction (D2) and where the first column portion (30) is installed. The second base portion (2b) includes a passage portion (24) aligned with the toilet installation portion (20) in the first direction (D1) and a second installation portion (23b) that is located outside the passage portion (24) in the second direction (D2) and where the second column portion (31) is installed.

[0072] In the grab bar (1) for a toilet of the first aspect having the above configuration, since the base (2) has a second base portion (2b) including a passage portion (24) separately from the first base portion (2a) including the toilet installation portion (20), it can cope with the installation environment by changing only the size and shape of the second base portion (2b). Therefore, in the grab bar (1) for a toilet of the first aspect, it is easy to provide the second base portion (2b) long enough to the necessary location, so that the opportunity for the user to move their feet between the base (2) and the floor can be reduced. Further, in the grab bar (1) for a toilet of the first aspect, since the first base portion (2a) and the second base portion (2b) are connected by the grab bar (3), it is easy to prevent a large gap from occurring between the first base portion (2a) and the second base portion (2b) and making it easy for the user's foot to get caught. Further, in the grab bar (1) for a toilet of the first aspect, since the grab bar (3) extends over the first base portion (2a) and the second base portion (2b), the user can move between the first base portion (2a) and the second base portion (2b) while grasping the grab bar (3). Therefore, in the grab bar (1) for a toilet of the first aspect, the user can also easily move their feet between the first base portion (2a) and the second base portion (2b). Therefore, in the grab bar (1) for a toilet of the first aspect, it is easy to move in front of the toilet (4).

[0073] Also, like the above-described embodiment and its modification, the grab bar (1) for a toilet of the second aspect additionally includes the following configuration in addition to the configuration of the first aspect.

[0074] That is, in the grab bar (1) for a toilet of the second aspect, the first base portion (2a) and the second base portion (2b) arranged in the first direction (D1) are in contact with each other.

[0075] In the grab bar (1) for a toilet of the second aspect having the above configuration, since there is no gap between the first base portion (2a) and the second base portion (2b), it is easy for the user to advance their foot from the first base portion (2a) to the second base portion (2b).

[0076] Also, like the above-described embodiment and its modification, the grab bar (1) for a toilet of the third aspect additionally includes the following configuration in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect.

[0077] That is, in the handrail (1) for a toilet of the third aspect, the second column portion (31) is installed only on one side of the second base portion (2b) in the second direction (D2).

[0078] In the handrail (1) for a toilet of the third aspect having the above configuration, a passage portion (24) can be widely secured on one side of the second base portion (2b) in the second direction (D2) (the side without the second column portion 31). Therefore, in the handrail (1) for a toilet of the third aspect, it is easy for the user to move their feet not only in the first direction (D1) but also on one side of the second direction (D2) on the second base portion (2b).

[0079] Also, like the above-described embodiment and its modification, the toilet unit (100) of the fourth aspect includes a 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.

[0080] In the toilet unit (100) of the fourth aspect having the above configuration, since the above-described handrail (1) for a toilet is provided, it is easy to move in front of the toilet (4).

[0081] As described above, the present disclosure has been described 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

[0082] 1 Handrail for toilet 2 Base 2a First base portion 2b Second base portion 20 Toilet installation portion 23a First installation portion 23b Second installation portion 24 Passage portion 3 Handrail 30 First column portion 31 Second column portion 32 Connecting bar portion 4 Toilet 100 Toilet unit D1 First direction D2 Second direction

Claims

1. A base to be placed on a floor, and a handrail installed on the base, the handrail for a toilet bowl comprising: The base includes a first base portion, and a second base portion which is separate from the first base portion and aligns with the first base portion in the first direction out of the first direction and the second direction that are orthogonal to each other in a plan view, The handrail includes a first pillar portion installed on the first base portion, a second pillar portion installed on the second base portion, and a connecting bar portion connecting the first pillar portion and the second pillar portion, The first base portion includes a toilet bowl installation portion where a toilet bowl is installed, and a first installation portion that is located outside the toilet bowl installation portion in the second direction and where the first pillar portion is installed, The second base portion includes a passage portion that aligns with the toilet bowl installation portion in the first direction, and a second installation portion that is located outside the passage portion in the second direction and where the second pillar portion is installed, The handrail for a toilet bowl.

2. The first base portion and the second base portion that align in the first direction are in contact with each other. The handrail for a toilet bowl according to Claim 1.

3. The second pillar portion is installed only on one side of the second base portion in the second direction. The handrail for a toilet bowl according to Claim 1 or 2.

4. The handrail for a toilet bowl according to Claim 1 or 2, and a toilet bowl installed in the toilet bowl installation portion of the handrail for a toilet bowl, A toilet unit.

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