Footrest

Abstract

To provide a footrest whose height can be easily and quickly adjusted and that can be stably used even when a person stands thereon.SOLUTION: A footrest 100 comprises: a rectangular base member 10 including a lattice-shaped base member upper surface and base member side surfaces extending perpendicularly from each side of the base member upper surface, the base member having a height of 7 cm; a height adjustment member 30 disposed above the base member 10, and including an adjustment member upper surface having the same size as the base member upper surface, and adjustment member side surfaces provided perpendicular to each side of the adjustment member upper surface, the adjustment member side surfaces having at least three or more heights of 1 cm, 3 cm or 5 cm; and a surface member 50 disposed above the height adjustment member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a footrest. [Background technology]

[0002] When people with weak legs and hips, such as elderly people or sick people who need care, sit in a chair, their feet often end up floating off the floor. When the feet are floating off the floor like this, the weight of the feet can cause poor circulation and pain in the feet and thighs. There is also the problem of instability when getting off the chair, which increases the risk of falling.

[0003] However, because the appropriate height of a footrest varies depending on the height and leg length of each user, nursing care facilities have had to manually attach plate-like members to the surface or attach adjustable members to the legs to create footrests of the appropriate height for each user. This has led to the problem that nursing care facilities have to prepare dozens of footrests to suit each user.

[0004] Furthermore, footrests are not used for individual users, but are used by the same user not only when sitting in a chair, but also when getting out of bed, putting on shoes, going down steps, etc. Therefore, there was a problem in that footrests of different heights were required for each individual user depending on their usage. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its main object is to provide a footrest that can be easily and quickly adjusted in height and can be used stably even when a person stands on it. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following means.

[0007] The footrest according to the present invention comprises: A base member having a rectangular, lattice-shaped upper surface and base member side surfaces extending perpendicularly from each side of the upper surface of the base member, the base member having a height of 7 cm; At least three height adjustment members are arranged above the base member, and include an adjustment member upper surface having the same size as the base member upper surface and adjustment member side surfaces provided perpendicular to each side of the adjustment member upper surface, and the height of the adjustment member side surfaces is 1 cm, 3 cm, or 5 cm; a surface member disposed above the height adjustment member; The present invention is characterized by comprising:

[0008] The footrest of the present invention has a base member with a height of 7 cm and at least three height-adjusting members with heights of 1 cm, 3 cm, or 5 cm, so it can be used as a footrest with a height of 7 cm using the base member alone, or with multiple heights of 8 cm, 10 cm, 11 cm, 12 cm, 13 cm, 15 cm, or 16 cm by stacking the base member and the height-adjusting members. This makes it possible to create a footrest with a height appropriate for the user or the usage situation.

[0009] Furthermore, in the footrest according to the present invention, grooves may be formed along the periphery on the upper surfaces of the base member and the height adjustment member, and standing pieces that fit into the grooves may be provided on the bottom surfaces of the height adjustment member and the surface member. By providing such grooves and standing pieces, when the height adjustment member is placed on the base member, or when the surface member is placed on the base member or the height adjustment member, horizontal displacement of the height adjustment member or the surface member is prevented, preventing the height adjustment member or the surface member from coming off during use, and providing a stable footrest.

[0010] Furthermore, in the footrest according to the present invention, the groove may be provided with a partition, and the standing piece may have a notched groove formed in a portion corresponding to the partition. By adopting such a configuration, lateral displacement can be further prevented, resulting in a more stable footrest.

[0011] Furthermore, in the footrest according to the present invention, an anti-slip member may be provided on the upper surface of the surface member, thereby reducing the possibility of the user slipping and falling.

[0012] Furthermore, in the footrest according to the present invention, The base member may have a side surface provided with a notch extending from the bottom surface, and a rib extending outward from the notch and the bottom surface. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the weight and ensure the strength.

[0013] Furthermore, the footrest according to the present invention may further include a height adjustment member with a height of 1 cm. By adopting this configuration, footrests with heights from 7 cm to 17 cm in 1 cm increments can be produced. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The footrest of the present invention can be used with a base member that is 7 cm high, or with multiple heights, such as 8 cm, 10 cm, 11 cm, 12 cm, 13 cm, 15 cm, and 16 cm, by stacking the base member and height adjustment member. This allows for a footrest with a height appropriate for the user or the usage situation. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1]1A is a diagram showing the top, front, and left side of the footrest 100. FIG. 1B is a diagram showing the bottom, back, and right side of the footrest 100. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the base member 10, the height adjustment member 30, and the surface member 50 of the footrest 100 according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] Fig. 3A is a diagram illustrating the top, front, and left side of the base member 10 of the footrest 100 according to the embodiment, and Fig. 3B is a diagram illustrating the bottom, back, and right side of the base member 10 of the footrest 100 according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the top surface of the base member 10 of the footrest 100 according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] Fig. 5A is a diagram illustrating the top, front, and left side of the height adjustment member 30 of the footrest 100 according to the embodiment, and Fig. 5B is a diagram illustrating the bottom, back, and right side of the height adjustment member 30 of the footrest 100 according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the circled portion of FIG. [Figure 7] Fig. 7A is a diagram showing the top, front, and left side of the surface member 50 of the footrest 100 according to the embodiment, and Fig. 7B is a diagram showing the bottom, back, and right side of the surface member 50 of the footrest 100 according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Next, an embodiment of a footrest 100 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiment and drawings described below are intended to exemplify a portion of the embodiment of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention to these configurations. Appropriate modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Fig. 1A shows the top, front, and left side of the footrest 100. Fig. 1B shows the bottom, back, and right side of the footrest 100.

[0017] The footrest 100 according to the embodiment mainly comprises a base member 10, a height adjustment member 30, and a surface member 50.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, the base member 10 is the lowest component that is installed directly on the floor. As shown in FIG. 3, the base member 10 has a top surface 11, a front surface 12, a back surface 13, a right side surface 14, and a left side surface 15 (hereinafter referred to as "side surfaces 16"). The top surface 11 is formed in a lattice pattern to reduce weight, and ribs 17 are provided on the back surface every third or fourth grid line to ensure strength. The grid size is preferably set to 0.5 cm to 1.5 cm on a side to ensure strength. Furthermore, the side surfaces 16 are formed to a height of 7 cm, and each side has a notch 18 formed from the lower center to reduce weight. The notch 18 and the bottom edge 19 of the side surfaces 16 have outer ribs 19a extending outward to ensure stability and strength. A groove 20 is formed in the top surface 11 along the outer periphery, approximately 5 mm to 10 mm inward from the outer periphery. A plurality of partitions 21 are provided in the groove 20 to separate the groove 20. The base 19 may be provided with a replaceable bottom member 22 as shown in FIG. 3 to allow for replacement of the material such as rubber or plastic when worn with use.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 5, the height adjustment member 30 is attached to the top surface 11 of the base member 10 to adjust the height of the footrest 100. It has a top surface 31, a front surface 32, a back surface 33, a right side surface 34, and a left side surface 35 (hereinafter referred to as "side surfaces 36"). Like the base member 10, the top surface 31 of the height adjustment member 30 is formed in a lattice pattern to reduce weight, and ribs 17 are provided on the back surface every third or fourth rib to ensure strength. The top surface 31 is manufactured to the same size and shape as the base member 10 and is formed to be stackable. Like the base member 10, the top surface 11 also has a groove 40 formed along the outer periphery, approximately 5 mm to 10 mm inward from the outer periphery. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, an upright piece 42 is provided on the bottom surface of the side surface 36 to fit into the groove 20 on the top surface 11 of the base member 10 and the groove 40 on the top surface 31 of the height adjustment member 30. These standing pieces 42 have notched grooves 43 formed to avoid the partitions 21. Therefore, the height adjustment member 30 can be attached to the upper surface 11, 31 of the base member 10 or the height adjustment member 30 by overlapping the standing pieces 42 so that they fit into the grooves 20 on the upper surface 11 or the grooves 40 on the upper surface 31. At this time, horizontal displacement is prevented, resulting in a stable footrest 100. The height adjustment member 30 is preferably prepared in three heights: 1 cm (31), 3 cm (32), and 5 cm (33). By preparing three types in this way, the height can be adjusted in 1cm increments from 7cm to 16cm, except for the heights of 9cm and 14cm, as follows: 7cm base member 10, 7cm base member 10 + 1cm height adjustment member 37 = 8cm, 7cm base member 10 + 3cm height adjustment member 38 = 10cm, 7cm base member 10 + 1cm height adjustment member 37 + 3cm height adjustment member 38 = 11cm, 7cm base member 10 + 5cm height adjustment member 39 = 12cm, 7cm base member 10 + 1cm height adjustment member 37 + 5cm height adjustment member 39 = 13cm, 7cm base member 10 + 3cm height adjustment member 38 + 5cm height adjustment member 39 = 15cm, 7cm base member 10 + 1cm height adjustment member 37 + 3cm height adjustment member 38 + 5cm height adjustment member 39 = 16cm.Furthermore, by adding a 1 cm height adjustment member 37, it becomes possible to adjust the height in 1 cm increments from 7 cm to 17 cm.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 7, the surface member 50 is a member placed on the upper surface of the footrest 100, and is formed in a plate shape, with an anti-slip member 51 made of rubber, urethane, or the like attached to the surface. The surface member 50 is made to the same size and shape as the upper surface 31 of the height adjustment member 30, and can be attached to the upper surface 31 of the height adjustment member 30. As shown in FIG. 7B, the back surface of the surface member 50 is provided with standing pieces 52 similar to the standing pieces 42 of the height adjustment member 30 so as to fit into the grooves 40 on the upper surface 31 of the height adjustment member 30. These standing pieces 52 have cutout grooves 53 formed in them so as to avoid the partition section 21.

[0021] The height of the footrest 100 thus manufactured can be adjusted by selecting and stacking the height-adjusting members 30 on the base member 10. This allows for a footrest with a height appropriate for the user or the usage situation. The stacked height-adjusting members 30 have their upright pieces 42 fitted into the grooves 20, preventing horizontal misalignment and providing a stable footrest 100. Furthermore, the upper surfaces 11, 31 of the base member 10 and the height-adjusting members 30 are lattice-shaped, reducing their weight and making them easy to carry for elderly or sick people who require care. Furthermore, the base member 10 has a cutout 18 to reduce its weight, and the cutout 18 and the bottom edge 19 have an outer rib 19a extending outward, ensuring rigidity. [Industrial Applicability]

[0022] As shown in the above-described embodiment, the footrest 100 can be used industrially. [Explanation of symbols]

[0023] 10...base member, 11...top surface, 12...front surface, 13...rear surface, 14...right side surface, 15...left side surface, 16...side surface, 17...rib, 18...cutout portion, 19...bottom edge, 19a...outer rib, 20...groove, 21...partition portion, 22...bottom member, 30...height adjustment member, 31...top surface, 32...front surface, 33...rear surface, 34...right side surface, 35...left side surface, 36...side surface, 37...height adjustment member, 38...height adjustment member, 39...height adjustment member, 40...groove, 42...standing piece, 43...cutout groove, 50...surface member, 51...anti-slip member, 52...standing piece, 53...cutout groove, 100...footrest

Claims

1. A rectangular base member having a lattice-shaped upper surface and side surfaces extending perpendicularly from each side of the upper surface, the base member having a height of 7 cm; At least three height adjustment members are arranged above the base member, and have an upper surface having the same size as the upper surface of the base member and side surfaces extending perpendicularly from each side of the upper surface, the height of the side surfaces being 1 cm, 3 cm, or 5 cm; a surface member disposed above the height adjustment member; A footrest comprising:

2. The footrest of claim 1, characterized in that grooves are formed along the outer periphery on the upper surfaces of the base member and the height adjustment member, and standing pieces are provided on the bottom surfaces of the height adjustment member and the surface member that fit into positions corresponding to the grooves.

3. 3. The footrest according to claim 2, wherein the groove is provided with a partition, and the standing piece has a notched groove formed in a portion corresponding to the partition.

4. 2. The footrest according to claim 1, wherein an anti-slip member is provided on the upper surface of the surface member.

5. 2. The footrest according to claim 1, wherein a notch is provided on the side surface of the base member from the bottom surface, and an outer rib is provided extending outward from the notch and the bottom surface.

6. 6. The footrest according to claim 1, further comprising a height adjustment member having a height of 1 cm.

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