Shower handle device that can be used together with stool

Abstract

To secure safety of an infant and provide convenience for a parent when the parent showers the infant, as a showering object.SOLUTION: A shower handle device includes: a support part 100 for supporting the lower half body of a user, supporting so as to be capable of draining and preventing a bottom surface from slipping, and connected to a stool so as to be detachable; and a handle part 200 for supporting the upper half body of the user, connected to the support part 100 so as to be height-adjustable and rotatable, and connecting a shower head to the outside surface thereof so as to be detachable.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a shower handle device that is particularly intended for infants and that can ensure the safety of infants and provide convenience to parents when they give their infants a shower or the like. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, infants under 24 months old need to be bathed frequently because their skin is easily sore or they may develop heat rash or eczema due to frequent urination and sweating.

[0003] However, it is true that bathing young children frequently can be difficult because they are constantly moving around in the bath and cannot support themselves.

[0004] In particular, when washing a young child's hair, the child should be held in the hands and lying on his back while the hair is washed. For older children, it is common to have them crouch with their heads down while the hair is washed.

[0005] Furthermore, when washing a child's hair while holding them with both hands, one hand must be used to hold the child and the other to wash the child's hair, which requires a lot of force and can cause pain in the arms.

[0006] In addition, commercially available products include bathtubs for infants that have a seat inside the bathtub, allowing infants to be immediately placed in the bath while lying down.

[0007] However, while the above-mentioned baby bathtubs have the advantage of allowing the baby to lie down in the bathtub and wash their chest, arms, and legs without any effort, they have the problem that in order to wash the back or bottom, the baby must be pulled forward or raised up while sitting upright, which means that the parent cannot use both hands freely and it is very difficult to bathe the baby. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent Publication No. 2011-0008376 (Publication Date: 2011.01.27.) [Patent Document 2] Korean Patent Publication No. 2011-0087992 (Publication Date: 2011.08.03.) [Patent Document 3] Korean Registered Practical Application No. 0309111 (Announcement Date: 2003.03.29.) [Patent Document 4] Korean Patent Publication No. 2016-0143454 (Publication Date: 2016.12.14.) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional art, the present invention aims to provide a shower handle device that can be adjusted in height to suit the sitting height of an infant, allows a guardian to easily bathe the back or buttocks of an infant using both hands while the infant is seated, and provides improved drainage and anti-slip properties. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] As a solution to the problems of the conventional shower handle device described above, the shower handle device that can be used with a stool according to the present invention is characterized by including a support part 100 that supports the lower half of the user's body, is supported on the bottom so as not to slip, and is removably connected to the stool 10, and a handle part 200 that supports the upper half of the user's body, is connected to the support part 100 so as to be adjustable in height and rotatable, and has a shower head 20 removably connected to its outer surface.

[0011] In addition, the support part 100 includes a support body 110 having a plurality of anti-pressure pads 111 on its underside and a footing body 112 on its top side, a pillar body 120 protruding from the rear of the upper part of the support body 110 and into which the handle part 200 is inserted so as to be height-adjustable, the handle part 200 being elastically restorably provided on the outer surface of the pillar body 120 and inserted into the pillar body 120, and a fixing body 130 for fixing the height of the adjusted handle part 200 by being coupled to it in stages, and it is preferable that a guide groove 121 is formed on the inner surface of the pillar body 120 to allow the inserted handle part 200 to slide as well as rotate without separating from the upper part of the pillar body 120.

[0012] In addition, the outer surface of the scaffolding body 112 is further formed with at least one of a plurality of drainage holes 113 communicating with the underside of the support body 110, a plurality of stool grooves 114 connecting with the stool 10, and a plurality of protruding anti-pressure protrusions 115, and it is preferable that the scaffolding body 112 is provided on the support body 110 so as to have a predetermined inclination.

[0013] In addition, it is preferable that extensions 116 are further formed on both sides of the support 110 to prevent tilting.

[0014] In addition, the handle portion 200 includes an insert 210 that is inserted into the support portion 100 so that the height can be adjusted and rotated, and a pair of armrest bodies 220 that are provided on the upper part of the insert 210 in the shape of a ring, and it is preferable that the armrest body 220 has cutouts 221 formed on the inside and outside to allow the user to enter and exit, and that the pair of armrest bodies 220 are provided so as to have a predetermined downward inclination angle.

[0015] In addition, it is preferable that the outer surface of the insert 210 or the armrest 220 further includes at least one of a mounting ring 222 on which the shower head 20 is mounted and a silicone ring 223 for preventing the armrest 220 from damaging the user's skin tissue.

[0016] In addition, it is preferable that a rotation axis 211 is formed on both sides of the lower portion of the insert 210 so as to be slidably inserted into the support part 100 and to rotate without being separated from the support part 100. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, unlike the conventional art, the height of the handle can be adjusted in stages to suit the body structure of the user who is to take a shower.

[0018] Furthermore, unlike conventional shower heads, the shower head can be fixed in place using the fixing ring formed on the rear surface of the handle, which has the advantage of allowing the user to shower with both hands of the guardian free.

[0019] Furthermore, unlike conventional devices, a stool can be attached to the support body depending on the user's age and physical structure, and it also has the effect of improving drainage function and preventing slipping, allowing showering to be performed safely. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a shower handle assembly that can be used with a stool according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan perspective view showing the support part of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the guide groove in FIG. 3. [Figure 5] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the fixed body of FIG. 2. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a front view of the handle portion of FIG. 1. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a plan view of the handle portion of FIG. 6. [Figure 8] FIG. 7 is a rear view of the handle portion of FIG. 6. [Figure 9]10A and 10B are views showing the height adjustment of the handle portion of the shower handle device according to the present invention, which can be used with a stool. [Figure 10] 10A-10C are views showing folding of the handle portion of the stool-compatible shower handle assembly according to the present invention; [Figure 11] 10 is a view showing a state in which a stool is attached to a support part of the stool-compatible shower handle device according to the present invention; FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Various embodiments will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described herein may be modified in various ways. Specific embodiments are shown in the drawings and may be described in detail in the detailed description. However, the specific embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are merely for the purpose of facilitating understanding of various embodiments. Therefore, the technical concept is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings, and it should be understood that the concept and technical scope of the invention include all equivalents or alternatives.

[0022] Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but such components are not limited by the aforementioned terms. The aforementioned terms are used only to distinguish one component from another.

[0023] As used herein, the terms "comprise" or "have" and the like are intended to specify the presence of a specified feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof, but should be understood not to preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof. When a component is referred to as being "coupled" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly coupled or connected to the other component, but that other components may be present in between. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly coupled" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that no other components are present in between.

[0024] In addition, in the description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known functions or configurations may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be shortened or omitted.

[0025] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A stool-compatible shower handle apparatus (hereinafter simply referred to as "shower apparatus") according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Before proceeding with the explanation, it should be noted that the stool described below refers to a chair without a backrest or armrests, preferably with a seat on which the lower body rests and with multiple drainage holes drilled in it. Detailed explanations will be omitted to clearly convey the gist of the present invention (see Figure 11).

[0027] First, as shown in FIG. 1, a shower device 1 according to the present invention mainly includes a support part 100 and a handle part 200.

[0028] To explain in more detail, as shown in Figures 2 to 5, the support part 100 is supported so as not to slip on the floor (such as a bathroom floor) so that the handle part 200 described later can be folded and rotated relative to each other, as well as being height adjustable, for easy storage, and is configured so that the user can sit on it directly or take a shower while sitting on the stool 10, and includes a support 110, a pillar body 120, and a fixing body 130.

[0029] For example, the support 110 is molded into a circular disk shape using a material such as synthetic resin that is harmless to the human body and has waterproof properties, and the bottom surface is provided with a pressure prevention pad 111 made of rubber or the like to prevent the support 110 from slipping.

[0030] A scaffolding body 112 is formed on the top of the support body 110, which the user can use to sit or stand up, and which can be connected to the stool 10 as needed. The scaffolding body 112 is molded from TPR material, which is a thermoplastic material.

[0031] At this time, in addition to drainage hole 113 and pressure prevention pad 111, it is preferable that a hole be formed on the bottom surface of support 110 so that shower device 1 of the present invention can be hung on a wall in a folded state for storage.

[0032] In addition, as shown in the figure, a pair of extensions 116 may be further formed on both sides of the support 110 to prevent it from tipping over to the side, and a push-prevention pad 111 may also be provided on the bottom surface of the extensions 116.

[0033] As shown, the scaffold body 112 can be molded into a groove shape for an ergonomic design that allows the user's lower body (preferably the buttocks) to sit stably, and the upper surface of the scaffold body 112 is formed with a plurality of anti-push protrusions 115 to prevent it from being pushed.

[0034] At this time, the scaffold 112 is preferably formed to have an inclination such that one direction, i.e., the direction of the pillar 120, is raised upward so that wastewater can be naturally discharged to the bottom when showering.

[0035] In addition, a stool groove 114 for detachably connecting to the stool 10 may be formed on the outer surface of the scaffolding body 112, and in addition to the stool groove 114, a plurality of other drainage holes 113 communicating with the drainage holes 113 formed on the bottom surface of the support body 110 may be drilled.

[0036] Here, the stool groove 114 can be formed to have the function of the drain hole 113 as required.

[0037] In addition, the pillar 120 may be formed to protrude upward from the upper surface of the support 110 so that it can be connected to the handle 200 (described later) in a manner that allows it to rotate as well as move up and down, and the upper part is formed in the shape of an open pipe so that it has a hollow portion in the longitudinal direction for inserting the handle 200.

[0038] For this purpose, a pair of guide grooves 121 are formed on the inner surface of the pillar 120 in the longitudinal direction so that the rotating shaft 211 constituting the handle portion 200 can be slidably inserted, and flange portions 122 are formed on the upper portions of the guide grooves 121 to prevent the rotating shaft 211 from coming off as well as to ensure stable rotation of the handle portion 200.

[0039] Therefore, the handle 200 rises within the pillar 120 and can be adjusted to different heights depending on the user's age (e.g., 6 to 24 months), and can be folded by rotating, making it easy to store and transport (see Figures 9 and 10).

[0040] In addition, the fixing member 130 is provided on the outer surface of the pillar 120 and is configured to enable the height of the handle 200 inserted into the pillar 120 to be adjusted in stages.

[0041] For this purpose, when a pair of switches 131 provided on both sides of the fixed body 130 are pressed, the switch 131 and the movable body 132 inserted to have an inclined surface are guided by the shaft-shaped guide body 133, and in this process, the elastic body 134 in the form of a coil spring is contracted, and the insert 210 inserted inside the pillar body 120 and the movable body 132 are separated from each other, and the height of the insert 210 can be adjusted.

[0042] After that, when the pressurized switch 131 is released, the contracted elastic body 134 expands again, and in this process, the moving body 132 advances toward the inserting body 210 and is inserted at the same time, fixing the inserting body 210 whose height has been adjusted within the pillar body 120.

[0043] Here, a plurality of adjustment holes 212 are formed adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction on the outer surface of the insert 210, which is repeatedly inserted and released from the moving body 132, so that the height of the insert 210 within the column 120 can be adjusted stepwise.

[0044] As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the handle 200 is connected to the support 100 so that it can be rotated as well as raised and lowered, and is configured to allow the user to use it as an armrest or the like to safely shower, and to place the shower head 20 so that the parent or guardian can safely shower using both arms. The handle 200 includes an insert 210 and an armrest 220.

[0045] For example, the insert 210 includes a rotation axis 211 and is configured to be inserted into the column 120 so as to be able to rotate as well as move up and down.

[0046] The insert 210 is formed in the shape of a pillar to be inserted into a hollow portion formed in the longitudinal direction inside the pillar 120 in a shape that matches the shape, and a rotary shaft 211 is protruded from the outer surface on both sides to be inserted into one guide groove 121 formed on the inner surface of the pillar 120.

[0047] Therefore, the height of the insert body 210 can be adjusted through the rotating shaft 211 inserted into the guide groove 121, allowing it to be raised and lowered in stages, and when the rotating shaft 211 straddles the flange 122, the armrest body 220 is folded so that the cutout portion 221 approaches the base body 112, providing convenience for transportation and storage.

[0048] At this time, it is preferable that a plurality of adjustment holes 212 for inserting the movable body 132 are formed adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction on the outer surface of the insert body 210 facing the fixed body 130, so that the height of the insert body 210 can be adjusted in stages.

[0049] Here, the preferred number of adjustment holes 212 is at least four, so that the height of the insert 210 can be adjusted in four stages.

[0050] A pair of armrest bodies 220 may be provided symmetrically on the upper part of the insert body 210, and the armrest bodies 220 may have a structure that allows them to be separated from the insert body 210 so that they can be replaced for reasons such as maintenance, if necessary.

[0051] For this purpose, a pair of armrest bodies 220 on which the user's arms can be placed can be installed downward at an inclination angle of about 5 degrees for stable armrests, and silicone rings 223 are provided at the joints between the armrest bodies 220 and the insert body 210 to prevent safety accidents such as pinching the skin when the user uses the armrests.

[0052] Furthermore, a mounting ring 222 for mounting the shower head 20 may be formed on the rear surface of the insert 210 between the pair of armrests 220. Although not shown, the mounting ring 222 may be configured to be angle adjustable in the up, down, left, and right directions as needed, providing greater convenience when showering.

[0053] Meanwhile, a pair of armrest bodies 220 provided on both sides of the insert body 210 have width-adjustable incisions 221 formed at the ends thereof, allowing the user to pull their body into the pair of armrest bodies 220 according to the user's body structure and age range.

[0054] As described above, shower device 1 according to the present invention has the advantage that, unlike conventional shower devices, the height of handle portion 200 can be adjusted in stages to suit the physical structure of the user who is to receive the shower.

[0055] Also, unlike conventional shower heads, the shower head 20 can be mounted using the mounting ring 222 formed on the rear surface of the handle 200, allowing the user to shower with both hands of the guardian free.

[0056] In addition, unlike conventional methods, the stool 10 can be attached to the support 110 according to the user's age and physical structure, and it also has the effect of improving drainage function and preventing slipping, allowing showering in a safe environment.

[0057] As described above, the present invention has been described using specific details such as specific components and limited embodiments and drawings, but this is provided to help a more general understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various modifications and variations can be made from such descriptions by those having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the present invention pertains.

[0058] Therefore, the spirit of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, and all aspects that are equivalent to or have equivalent modifications within the scope of the claims, as well as the scope of the claims that follows, are within the scope of the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0059] 1: A shower handle device that can be used with a stool according to the present invention 100: Support part 110: Support 111: Press-proof pad 112: Scaffolding body 113: Drainage hole 114: Stool groove 115: Anti-push protrusion 116: Extension 120: Column 121: Guide groove 122: Flange 130: Fixed body 131: Switch 132: Mobile body 133: Derivative 134: Elastic body 200: Handle 210: Insert 211: Rotating shaft 212: Adjustment hole 220: Armrest body 221: Incision 222: Stationary ring 223: Silicone ring 10: Stool 20: Shower head

Claims

1. a support part 100 that supports the lower body of a user, provides drainage and a non-slip bottom surface, and is removably coupled to the stool 10; A shower handle device that can be used as a stool, comprising: a handle part (200) that supports the upper body of a user, is connected to the support part (100) so as to be adjustable in height and rotatable, and has a shower head (20) detachably connected to its outer surface.

2. The support part 100 is A support 110 having a plurality of pressure-preventing pads 111 on its lower surface and a scaffold 112 on its upper surface; a pillar 120 formed to protrude from the upper rear of the support body 110 and into which the handle 200 is inserted so as to be height-adjustable; a fixing member 130 that is elastically restorably provided on the outer surface of the pillar 120 and is coupled to the handle 200 inserted into the pillar 120 in stages to fix the adjusted height of the handle 200; 10. The shower handle device according to claim 1, wherein a guide groove (121) is formed on the inner surface of the pillar (120) to allow the inserted handle (200) to slide and rotate without coming off the top of the pillar (120).

3. The outer surface of the scaffolding 112 is At least one of a plurality of drain holes 113 communicating with the underside of the support 110, a plurality of stool grooves 114 coupled with the stool 10, and a plurality of protruding anti-pressure protrusions 115 is further formed, 3. The shower handle device according to claim 2, wherein the footing (112) is provided on the support (110) at a predetermined inclination.

4. 3. The shower handle device according to claim 2, wherein the support member (110) further includes extensions (116) on both sides thereof to prevent tilting.

5. The handle portion 200 an insert 210 that is inserted into the support 100 and is height-adjustable and rotatable; a pair of armrest bodies 220 provided on the upper part of the insert body 210 in a ring shape; The armrest body 220 has an incision 221 formed on the inside and outside to allow the user to enter and exit.

2. The shower handle device according to claim 1, wherein the pair of armrests (220) are shaped to have a predetermined downward inclination angle.

6. 6. The shower handle device according to claim 5, wherein the insert (210) or the armrest (220) further comprises at least one of a mounting ring (222) on which the shower head (20) is mounted and a silicone ring (223) on the armrest (220) to prevent damage to the user's skin tissue.

7. 6. The shower handle device according to claim 5, wherein the insert (210) has a rotation shaft (211) formed on both sides of the lower portion thereof, the rotation shaft (211) being slidably inserted into the support part (100) and rotating without being separated from the support part (100).

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