Bath mat

Abstract

To provide a bath mat suitable for washing a baby while it is lying down in a bathroom. [Solution] The bath mat (1) comprises a hollow mat portion (2) and a hollow frame portion (3) surrounding the mat portion (2). The mat portion (2) and the frame portion (3) are designed to be inflated by filling them with an expansion medium. The periphery of the mat portion (2) is connected to the inner periphery of the upper end side in the height direction of the frame portion (3), and the mat portion (2) is provided with a plurality of holes (21) that penetrate between the upper and lower surfaces of the mat portion (2).

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a bath mat for washing a baby while it is lying down in the bath. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 is an example of a document that discloses this type of technology. The nursing bathtub described in Patent Document 1 is for allowing a person requiring nursing care to take a shower simply and cleanly while lying down. This nursing bathtub is composed of an inclined bed section that expands when air is injected, a surrounding wall section that surrounds it, and a sheet that forms a running water tank. The inclined bed section supports the body of the person requiring nursing care and has a structure that quickly drains hot water after use. The drained water flows over the inclined bed and is led to the outside through a drain pipe. In addition, the shape of the bathtub is formed by injecting air, and after use, the air can be released to store it compactly. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-166627 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, with the technology of Patent Document 1, when a baby is laid on its back on the inclined bed, the inclination causes the baby's head to lower, making it difficult for the baby to be stable. For this reason, the technology was not suitable for use with babies.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of such problems, and its object is to provide a bath mat that is suitable for washing a baby while it is lying down in the bathtub. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the bath mat of the present invention comprises a hollow mat portion (2) and a hollow frame portion (3) surrounding the mat portion (2), the mat portion (2) and the frame portion (3) are capable of being expanded by filling them with an expansion medium, the periphery of the mat portion (2) is connected to the inner periphery of the upper end side in the height direction of the frame portion (3), and the mat portion (2) is provided with a plurality of holes (21) that penetrate between the upper and lower surfaces of the mat portion (2).

[0007] The holes (21) are formed at equal intervals.

[0008] In addition, the mat portion (2) is rectangular in shape, and the frame portion (3) has two horizontal straight portions (31) that face the longitudinal direction of the mat portion (2) across the mat portion (2) and two vertical straight portions (32) that face the lateral direction of the mat portion (2) across the mat portion (2), and the multiple holes (21) are arranged in a diagonal lattice pattern inclined with respect to the longitudinal and lateral directions of the mat portion (2).

[0009] Additionally, there are upper and lower bulges around the hole (21) in the mat portion (2).

[0010] In addition, a groove for guiding water to the hole (21) is formed between adjacent holes (21) among the plurality of holes (21).

[0011] In addition, one of the two horizontal straight portions (31) has a tongue piece (35) protruding outward, and the tongue piece (35) is provided with a hook attachment hole (36).

[0012] In addition, the mat portion (2) and the frame portion (3) are separated by a non-communicating structure, and the mat portion (2) and the frame portion (3) form independent air chambers with no air communication between them. A first air inlet (34) is provided in the center of one of the two horizontal straight portions (31) of the frame portion (3), and a second air inlet (24) is provided in the vicinity of the horizontal straight portion (31) in which the first air inlet (34) is provided in the mat portion (2).

[0013] The expansion medium may be air, gas, cotton, liquid, or resin. Effect of the Invention

[0014] According to this invention, when a baby is placed on the base, the base sinks down due to the baby's weight, so the baby is stable. Therefore, the baby can be washed and soap can be washed off without having to support the baby with both hands. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a bath mat 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing how the bath mat 1 of FIG. 1 is used. [Figure 4] 1, and FIG. 3B is a diagram showing how the mat part 2 of the bath mat 1 sinks when a baby is placed on the upper surface 201 of the mat part 2. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] Below, the bath mat of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0017] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the bath mat 1 of this invention comprises a hollow mat portion 2 and a hollow frame portion 3 surrounding the mat portion 2. The mat portion 2 and the frame portion 3 are designed to expand by filling their interiors with air, which is an expansion medium.

[0018] The periphery of the mat part 2 is connected to the inner periphery on the upper end side in the height direction of the frame part 3, so that the mat part 2 is stably disposed inside the frame part 3. Furthermore, the mat part 2 is formed with a plurality of holes 21 penetrating its upper surface 201 and lower surface 200.

[0019] The holes 21 are arranged at equal intervals (see Figs. 1 and 2), allowing water to flow smoothly. Additionally, upper and lower bulges are formed around the holes 21 in the mat part 2, improving cushioning when the baby is laid down and preventing the holes 21 from becoming blocked by the baby's skin (see Fig. 4(B)).

[0020] Furthermore, grooves 22 are formed between the holes 21 to guide water to the holes 21, and are designed to allow soap bubbles to be quickly discharged. This makes it possible to wash the baby cleanly without leaving any bubbles on the baby's body. Also, the holes 21 prevent hot water from accumulating, and there is no need to worry about a drop in body temperature due to the cold.

[0021] The frame portion 3 is formed so as to surround the mat portion 2, and has two horizontal straight portions 31 opposed in the longitudinal direction and two vertical straight portions 32 opposed in the lateral direction (see FIG. 2). This structure improves the stability of the mat portion 2, and makes it less likely to deform during use.

[0022] One of the horizontal straight sections 31 of the frame section 3 is provided with a tongue piece 35 that protrudes outward, and this tongue piece 35 is formed with a hook attachment hole 36 (see Figures 1, 2, and 3). This allows the bath mat 1 to be stored by hanging it when not in use, making it easy to dry and hygienic to store.

[0023] As shown in Figure 3, the bath mat 1 is placed with the top surface 201 of the mat part 2 facing upward. At this time, since the periphery of the mat part 2 is connected to the inner circumference of the upper end side in the height direction of the frame part 3, the top surface 201 of the mat part 2 faces upward, and it is possible to place the baby on the top surface 201. As shown in Figures 4(A) and 4(B), this structure allows the mat part 2 to sink appropriately due to the weight of the baby, resulting in a shape that fits the baby's body. This allows the baby to be washed in a stable position.

[0024] An air inlet 34 is provided in the center of one of the horizontal straight sections 31 of the frame section 3. An air inlet 24 is provided in the mat section 2 near the horizontal straight section 31 where the air inlet 34 is provided. By injecting an expansion medium through these air inlets, the frame section 3 and the mat section 2 can each be inflated to an appropriate shape.

[0025] The bath mat 1 of this invention, constructed in this way, has a base that sinks in appropriately according to the weight of the baby when the baby is laid down, and the shape fits the baby well, so the baby is held in place stably. Also, since there is no need to support the baby, the baby can be washed thoroughly with both hands. Furthermore, when deflated, the mat becomes compact, making it easy to carry when traveling or returning home.

[0026] As described above, the bath mat 1 of the present invention has a practical structure that allows babies to be washed safely and comfortably, and exhibits superior effects compared to conventional techniques.

[0027] In the embodiment of the present invention, the expansion medium filled in the mat part 2 and the frame part 3 does not have to be air. Gas, cotton, liquid, resin, etc. may be filled in the mat part 2 and the frame part 3 to expand them. [Explanation of symbols]

[0028] 1 Bath mat 2 Mat section 3 Frame section 21 holes 22 Groove 24 Air inlet 31 Horizontal straight section 32 Vertical straight section 34 Air inlet 35 Tongue piece 36 holes 201 Top surface 200 Bottom

Claims

1. A hollow mat portion (2); A hollow frame portion (3) surrounding the mat portion (2); Equipped with The mat portion (2) and the frame portion (3) are configured to be inflatable by filling an expansion medium therein, The periphery of the mat portion (2) is connected to the inner periphery of the upper end side in the height direction of the frame portion (3), The mat portion (2) is provided with a plurality of holes (21) penetrating between the upper surface (201) and the lower surface (200) of the mat portion (2). A bath mat characterized by the following features.

2. The plurality of holes (21) are formed at equal intervals.

2. The bath mat according to claim 1.

3. The mat portion (2) has a rectangular shape, The frame portion (3) has two horizontal straight portions (31) that face each other in the longitudinal direction of the mat portion (2) with the mat portion (2) therebetween, and two vertical straight portions (32) that face each other in the lateral direction of the mat portion (2) with the mat portion (2) therebetween, The plurality of holes (21) are arranged in a diagonal lattice pattern inclined with respect to the longitudinal and lateral directions of the mat portion (2).

3. The bath mat according to claim 2.

4. There are upper and lower bulges around the hole (21) in the mat portion (2). A bath mat as claimed in claim 3.

5. A groove (22) for guiding water to the hole (21) is formed between adjacent holes (21) in the plurality of holes (21).

5. The bath mat according to claim 4.

6. One of the two horizontal straight portions (31) has a tongue (35) protruding outward, and the tongue (35) is provided with a hook hole (36).

6. The bath mat according to claim 5.

7. The mat portion (2) and the frame portion (3) have a non-communicating structure, A first air inlet (34) is provided in the center of one of the two horizontal straight sections (31) of the frame section (3), and a second air inlet (24) is provided in the vicinity of the horizontal straight section (31) in which the first air inlet (34) is provided in the mat section (2).

7. The bath mat according to claim 6.

8. The expansion medium is air, gas, cotton, liquid, or resin. A bath mat as claimed in claim 7.

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