Butt-wiping aid

Abstract

To provide an auxiliary tool for wiping bottoms which prevents back pain, is clean, safe, easy to operate, and further allows hygienic disposal of paper and extends mentally healthy lifespan. [Solution] The grip is bent into two at the base like tongs and spreads out with a gap between them, the curved part at the tip curves inward like a spoon and spreads out like a fan, it has a lifting part only at the bottom and is arranged facing each other, two brushes shaped to cover the curved parts of the grip 1 are attached and the required amount of paper 10 is wrapped around it without a stopper, it is completed, the lifting part allows the wiping part to be temporarily placed in a clean place without touching the floor, after defecation the remaining moisture in the cleaning and drying device is wiped away with the part covered with paper, and by opening both hands as if tearing the grip left and right with both hands the paper comes off easily and falls straight into the toilet bowl, the dirty paper can be removed and discarded without touching it with your hands.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention is a device for assisting people who have difficulty wiping their bottoms due to pregnancy, obesity, aging, disabilities, etc., to wipe off any moisture remaining after washing and drying after defecation, thereby extending their mental and healthy lifespan. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Documents 1 and 2, which are designed to enable people who have difficulty wiping the bottom due to physical disabilities, obesity, etc. to do the task without help from others, raise hygiene concerns as the paper is wrapped directly around the main body. Furthermore, all three documents, including Patent Document 3, require the paper to be removed from the stopper and shaken when removing the paper after wiping the bottom. However, the amount of paper used by Japanese people is as long as 80 to 120 centimeters, and although it is wet and easy to remove after washing and drying, it is difficult to remove even when shaken, so a clean auxiliary device was needed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility model registration No. 3219692 [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2021-178157 [Patent Document 3] Patent No. 5961783 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Many people consider "inner toilet care" to be the "last bastion" of human dignity, and it is a source of concern for people who have difficulty wiping their bottom due to pregnancy, obesity, aging, disabilities, etc. Currently, it is possible to dry the bottom to a certain extent by washing with water and then drying with warm air, but this does not provide a solution to the problem.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention takes into consideration prevention of lower back pain, cleanliness, safety, and ease of use; in other words, it relieves lower back pain caused by bending forward, twisting backward, etc., does not injure the anus or surrounding area, makes it easy to fix and hold the paper, and furthermore, allows the user to easily replace, wash, and dry the paper themselves if it becomes soiled or to maintain cleanliness; the paper absorbs moisture from the cleaning device and becomes easily torn, and can be disposed of hygienically without coming into contact with dirt; and by assisting in self-wiping, it is hoped to extend the user's mental and healthy lifespan. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The grip is bent into two at the base like tongs and spreads out with a gap between them, the curved part at the tip curves inward like a spoon and spreads out like a fan, with a lifting part only at the bottom and arranged facing each other, and two brushes shaped to cover the curved parts of the grip are attached and the required amount of paper is wrapped around it without a stopper to complete the wiping aid, and the lifting part allows the wiping part to be temporarily placed in a clean manner without touching the floor in each situation, whether it is the grip alone, when covered with the brush, or when paper is wrapped around it, and after defecation, the moisture remaining in the cleaning and drying device can be wiped away with the part covered with paper, and by opening both hands as if tearing the grip left and right with both hands, the paper, which has become easily torn due to the moisture, comes off easily and falls straight into the toilet bowl, allowing the dirty paper to be removed and discarded without touching it with your hands, making this a unique wiping aid. Effect of the Invention

[0007] The brush is attached to the curved part of the grip so that it covers it, and then paper is wrapped around it to relieve pain in the lower back caused by bending forward, twisting backward, or bending over. It can be fixed and held in place without damaging the anus or surrounding area, and it helps prevent lower back pain.

[0008] Depending on the shape of the lifting part and the brush, you can temporarily place it down during use in each scene, whether it's just the grip, when it's covered with the brush, or when paper is wrapped around it, and it can be used safely and hygienically as the wiping part does not touch the floor.

[0009] The grip resembles tongs with a bent base that spreads out into two parts with a gap between them, and by separating them into two, there is no need to worry about getting your hand caught, making it safe and easy to use. The curved part at the tip bends inwards like a spoon and spreads out like a fan, with a lifting part only at the bottom, and they are arranged facing each other. Even though there is no stopper, which was necessary with previous devices, after defecation, when you wipe away any remaining moisture in the cleaning and drying device with the part covered with paper, you can open both hands as if tearing the grip to the left and right, and the paper, which has become easily torn by the moisture, will come off easily and fall straight into the toilet bowl, allowing you to remove and discard the dirty paper without touching it with your hands, keeping it clean from start to finish.

[0010] The brush has a closing hole and a narrow insertion opening, making it easier to grip and attach and remove. In addition, the elasticity of the fabric softens the sensation on the skin and makes it easy to remove and replace by yourself, making washing more convenient. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] Grip front view [Diagram 2] Grip top view [Diagram 3] Right side view of the grip [Figure 4] Left side view of the grip [Diagram 5] Brush front view [Figure 6] Brush top view [Figure 7] Right side view of the brush [Figure 8] Usage explanation diagram Plan view of the grip with the brush attached [Figure 9] Usage diagram Paper installation and winding start [Figure 10] Usage explanation diagram Paper loading in progress [Figure 11] Usage diagram Paper installation End of roll [Figure 12] Usage explanation diagram Paper removal diagram [Figure 13] Example 2: Holes in the curved part of the grip [Figure 14]Front view of the brush of Example 3 [Figure 15] Right side view of the brush of Example 3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] The grip in Figure 1 will be described. Grip 1 is bent into two at base 4, which resembles tongs, and spreads out with a gap between them. There is a curved part 2 at the tip, which spreads out like a fan, and for the purpose of preventing danger, the corners of the fan are rounded off, it is curved inward like a spoon, and it has a lifting part only at the bottom, and it is arranged facing each other, and there is no stopper, which was previously necessary.

[0013] The outer diameter of this base part 4 takes into consideration operability of the little finger when the grip is held in the hand, and the position where the thumb and index finger are gripped brings the two fingers, which are normally separated, closer together. However, when pressure is released, the grip exhibits elasticity and returns to its original shape with the left and right fingers separated, making the stopper that was previously necessary unnecessary and making it easier to pinch the paper at the beginning of operation, and also making it easier to remove the paper when removing it. Furthermore, the presence of lifting part 3 below the two curved parts allows the wiping part to be temporarily placed hygienically without touching the floor in each scene, whether it is just the grip, when it is covered with a brush, or when paper is wrapped around it, and this ensures peace of mind in terms of hygiene as the wiping part does not touch the floor.

[0014] Furthermore, the reason why it is curved like a spoon is to prevent injury to the skin if it is accidentally operated without a brush and to increase the contact area with the skin, and the reason why the curved part is fan-shaped is to ensure that a large area is available for the paper to touch the skin when the brush is attached and used, and to make it easier to pinch the end of the paper, in other words, to make operation smoother.

[0015] Next, the brush in Figure 6 will be described. Brush 5 comes in a set of two of the same shape, with a ring above the grip that touches the skin, covering the tip where the curved fan-shaped part is and the lifted part, and the lower corners are rounded and closed with a seam that is sewn together. The seam also forms an insertion opening, with the tip side being wide and the handle side being narrow. The length of the brush at the tip side is determined by the size of the fan-shape of the grip, the thickness of the curve, the thickness of the fabric used for the brush, and some slack, and it is preferable that the length of the brush be large enough to cover from the curved part of the grip to the lifted part.

[0016] The brush 5 is wide at the tip side which covers the fan-shaped part of the curved part 2 of the grip, and narrow at the handle side while covering the lifting part 3. The reason for this is that when wrapping paper around it, the angle is set so that the paper is easily directed toward the curved part, as you would want to cover the curved part mainly, and also to keep the curved part clean by not touching the floor when the brush 5 is attached to the grip 1 and temporarily placed down to remove the paper. However, if the brush 5 is left as it is, the grip will fall out when inserted, so to prevent this, the insertion opening 7 is secured by closing the closure 6 while leaving the insertion opening, i.e., the part necessary for insertion, and the lower and tip sides are closed at the seam 7, except for the crease and the insertion side. As for how to insert the grip, the upper part of the grip without the lifting part is placed on the crease side of the brush, and the lower part of the grip with the lifting part is placed on the seam side of the brush, and the largest fan-shaped part of the grip is inserted into the brush while pulling the crease fabric of the insertion opening with the closure. The width of the insertion opening, which is determined by the closure, should be taken into consideration depending on the fabric used for the brush. This closure is preferably sewn in consideration of the load during insertion, but it can also be glued, welded, or crimped.

[0017] The material of the grip 1 for wiping the bottom is preferably resin because it is light, stain-resistant, and waterproof, but metal or bamboo may also be used. The length is preferably 20 to 35 cm. The material for the brush is preferably an elastomer with fabric bonded to either or both sides thereof, from the standpoints of elasticity, waterproofness, ease of sliding when inserted into the main body, and ease of cleaning and drying.

[0018] The method of setting the paper is to attach two brushes to each of the two fan-shaped curved parts of the grip to form the wiping aid 9, the plan view of which is shown in Figure 8. The beginning of the roll is shown in Figure 9 by holding the paper 10 between the two brushes with the hand, and when the required amount of paper has been rolled up it becomes Figure 10. The end of the paper is inserted into the gaps between the left and right brushes as shown in Figure 11 to complete the set, eliminating the need for a stopper.

[0019] After wiping themselves, the user can use the paper-covered portion to wipe away any remaining moisture in the cleaning and drying device, and then remove the paper by tearing the grip to the left and right with both hands as shown in Figure 12. When opened with both hands, the paper, which has become easily torn by moisture, falls easily into the toilet bowl, and the dirty paper can be disposed of without touching it with one's hands, keeping the toilet clean from start to finish.

[0020] If the brush gets dirty or gets worn out periodically, the design of the brush and manufacturing process allows you to easily remove, replace, wash and dry it yourself, so you can always use it in a clean condition. EXAMPLES

[0021] The grip resembles tongs with the base side bending and spreading out into two with a space between them, the curved part at the tip curves inwards like a spoon, spreads out like a fan, has a lifting part only at the bottom and is arranged facing each other, and there is no stopper as was previously necessary, the curved part spreads out like a fan with rounded corners, the width of the fan is preferably 30 to 50 mm with a centre of 34 mm, the length from the grip's handle side to the curved part is 21 cm, with a width of 20 to 35 cm, the width of the inward curve is preferably 10 to 15 mm, and the material may be resin, bamboo or metal which are light and keep clean.

[0022] The brush 5 attached to this consists of two shapes that cover the curved part of the grip, and since it covers the fan-shaped part of the curved part of the grip and the lifted part below it, the tip side is wide, centering on 57 mm, and changes depending on the size of the fan-shaped grip, the thickness of the curve, the thickness of the fabric used for the brush, and the amount of slack. The handle side of the brush is narrower than the tip side and changes in the same way as the tip side, centering on 48 mm. The length of the brush is preferably a size that can cover the curved part of the grip to the lifted part, and changes in the same way as the tip side, centering on 90 mm. The reason that the tip side that covers the fan-shaped part of the curved part of the grip is wide and the handle side is narrow is that when wrapping paper around it, the angle is set so that the paper can easily face the curved part side, based on the psychology of wanting to mainly cover the curved part. and also for the purpose of keeping the curved part clean by not touching the floor even when the brush is attached to the grip and temporarily placed down to retrieve paper. However, if left as is, the brush will fall out when the grip is inserted, so in order to prevent this, the insertion opening, i.e., only the part needed for insertion, is closed with a stitch, and the rest is closed with a seam. The dimensions of this insertion opening are 30 mm, which is smaller than the 34 mm of the fan-shaped brush of the grip to be inserted. The reason for this should be taken into consideration depending on the fabric used for the brush, and the method of closure is preferably stitched taking into account the load placed when inserted, but adhesives, welding or crimping are also acceptable. As for the brush material, fabric with cloth bonded to both sides or one side of an elastomer is more effective in terms of elasticity, waterproofness, slippage when inserted into the main body, and ease of cleaning and drying. EXAMPLES

[0023] As shown in Figure 13, by providing several holes in the curved part of the grip, the grip can be made lighter, the material cost can be reduced, and the friction with the brush can be increased to prevent the brush from falling off. EXAMPLES

[0024] As shown in Figure 14, only the bottom surface of the tip of the brush that covers the curved part of the grip is rounded, and the bottom of the brush is slanted to follow the curved part of the grip, with the grip insertion opening in the center of the handle side which becomes wider as it goes to the back and has a notch that covers the fan-shaped part of the curved part. The insertion opening on the handle side is narrow and the grip is inserted into the brush through the notch which is just big enough for the fan-shaped part of the grip to fit through. By using the brush as a single unit, there is no need to worry about it coming loose, and it also has the effect of keeping manufacturing costs lower than a method of sewing the brush. [Explanation of symbols]

[0025] 1 Grip 2 Curved section 3 Lifting section 4 Root part 5 Brush 6. Closed Eyes 7 Seams 8 Insertion port 9. The brush is attached to the grip and the wipe aid is complete. 10. Paper 11 Grip Hole 12 Brush insertion hole

Claims

1. The grip is bent into two at the base like tongs and spreads out with a gap between them, the curved part at the tip curves inward like a spoon and spreads out like a fan, it has a lifting part only at the bottom and is arranged facing each other, two brushes shaped to cover the curved parts of the grip are attached and the required amount of paper is wrapped around it without a stopper to complete the wiping aid, the lifting part allows the wiping part to be temporarily placed cleanly without touching the floor in each situation, whether it is the grip alone, when covered with the brush, or when paper is wrapped around it, and after defecation, the moisture remaining in the washing and drying device is wiped away with the part covered with paper, and by opening both hands as if tearing the grip left and right with both hands, the paper, which has become easily torn due to the moisture, comes off easily and falls straight into the toilet bowl, allowing the soiled paper to be removed and discarded without touching it with your hands, this is a wiping aid with the following characteristics.

2. The wiping aid of claim 1, in which several holes are provided in the curved part of the grip, making the grip lighter, reducing the cost of materials, and increasing friction with the brush, which is expected to prevent the brush from falling off.

3. The wiping aid of claims 1 and 2, in which several holes are provided in the curved portion of the grip, making the grip lighter, reducing material costs, and increasing friction with the brush, which is expected to prevent the brush from falling off.

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