Portable toilet tent

Abstract

To provide a simple toilet tent which can be used safely by a user and in which an opening for the user to enter inside in case of an emergency can be easily formed. [Solution] The portable toilet tent 1 comprises a peripheral wall 10 that surrounds the portable toilet T and a bottom sheet 20 on which the portable toilet is placed, the peripheral wall includes multiple wall bodies 11 that are integrated to surround the portable toilet, each wall body having a frame 111 and a side sheet 113 attached to the frame, the side sheet having a first fastener 12 for forming an entrance and exit, the first fastener being configured so that the progress of a slider 122 is regulated by an internal lock, and the bottom sheet is joined to the lower edge of one of the wall bodies.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a portable toilet tent. [Background technology]

[0002] Portable toilets are used in evacuation shelters during disasters. Portable toilets are also installed in tents that form private spaces. Preferably, such tents are foldable so that they can reduce the storage space they occupy when not needed.

[0003] As shown in Patent Document 1, this type of tent has a plurality of walls each having a frame and side sheets supported by the frame, and the walls are integrated together to form a peripheral wall. A typical tent of this type also has a bottom sheet that forms the floor. The bottom sheet is also integrated by having its entire edge joined to the lower edge of the peripheral wall. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Registered Utility Model No. 3237428 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] It is preferable to provide an internal lock at the entrance of a tent so that users can use it safely. However, if the user becomes ill and needs rescue while using the tent, the locked internal lock may prevent rescuers from entering the tent unless they damage one of the sheets.

[0006] In view of the above circumstances, the object of this invention is to provide a simple toilet tent that can be used safely by the user and that can easily form an opening for rescuers to enter inside in the event of an emergency. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The portable toilet tent of the present invention is as follows. [1] A simple toilet tent, A peripheral wall surrounding the portable toilet and a bottom sheet on which the portable toilet is placed, The peripheral wall includes a plurality of wall bodies that are integrated to surround the portable toilet, Each wall body has a frame and a side sheet attached to the frame, The side sheet has a first fastener for forming an entrance and exit, The first fastener is configured such that the advancement of the slider is restricted by an internal key, A portable toilet tent, wherein the bottom sheet is joined to the lower edge of only one of the walls.

[0008] This configuration allows the user to use the device with peace of mind because the internal lock can restrict external fastener operation. Furthermore, because the bottom sheet is joined to the lower edge of only one wall, this lower edge acts like a hinge, allowing the peripheral wall to pivot upward. This creates an emergency opening between the bottom sheet and the peripheral wall, allowing rescuers to enter when a load is applied by a user or other person.

[0009] [2] the bottom sheet has a plurality of edges extending along the lower edge of each wall; one of the plurality of edge portions is a joint edge portion joined to a lower edge portion of one of the wall bodies, the remainder of the plurality of edge portions are non-joint edge portions that are not joined to the wall body; The portable toilet tent described in [1], wherein the non-jointed edge portion is provided with a hook-and-loop fastener for fixing the bottom sheet to the peripheral wall.

[0010] This configuration makes it easy to align the bottom sheet when setting up the portable toilet tent using the hook-and-loop fasteners. Also, when the emergency opening is formed, the bottom sheet is under the weight of the user or other person, so the hook-and-loop fasteners can be released by rotating the peripheral wall upward.

[0011] [3] a strip-shaped sheet piece extending from a lower edge of the peripheral wall so as to overlap a portion of the bottom sheet; The surface of the sheet piece is provided with a hook-and-loop fastener that engages with the hook-and-loop fastener on the non-jointed edge portion. [2] A portable toilet tent as described in [2].

[0012] With this configuration, the upward rotation of the peripheral wall generates a vertical force that easily separates the hook-and-loop fastener, making it even easier to release the fixation between the bottom sheet and the peripheral wall.

[0013] [4] the plurality of wall bodies are foldable so that the frames overlap each other; The portable toilet tent according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the frame has flexibility that allows the user to twist it.

[0014] With this configuration, the user can twist the overlapping frames to form multiple rings, and then fold the intersections of the rings to form a single ring, allowing the device to be folded even more compactly.

[0015] [5] the side sheet has a second fastener for forming a ventilation hole; the side sheet has a vent forming area defined by an element of the second fastener; The portable toilet tent according to any one of [1] to [4], wherein the wall includes a mesh fabric arranged so as to overlap the vent hole forming area from the outside of the tent.

[0016] This mesh fabric provides breathability, and because it covers the slider pull tab that operates the second fastener from the outside of the tent, it prevents the second fastener from being operated from the outside of the tent, allowing the user to use the tent with peace of mind.

[0017] [6] The second fastener has a first slider that engages the element from one end and a second slider that engages the element from the other end. [5] A portable toilet tent as described in.

[0018] Such a second fastener makes it easier to adjust the size of the opening area of ​​the ventilation hole.

[0019] [7] The first fastener has an internal pull tab for enabling opening and closing from inside the tent, The internal lock is composed of a carabiner, an opening formed in the internal handle, and a locking portion that locks the carabiner inserted into the opening, in a portable toilet tent described in any of [1] to [6].

[0020] Internal locks that mainly use carabiners have the advantage of being simple in structure and are suitable for foldable tents.

[0021] [8] Further provided is a lighting support for supporting the lighting fixture; The first fastener has an element and a slider that engages the element, The element has a start point disposed below the side sheet and an end point disposed above the side sheet, and is brought into a closed state by the movement of the slider from the start point toward the end point, The portable toilet tent according to any one of [1] to [7], wherein the lighting support portion is arranged so as to position the lighting fixture above the end point.

[0022] With this configuration, the internal lock can be prevented from being covered by the user's shadow, in other words, the internal lock can be more easily illuminated by the light from the lighting device, making it easier for the user to lock the internal lock.

[0023] [9] The portable toilet tent according to any one of [1] to [8], wherein a remote control support portion for supporting a remote control of the portable toilet is formed on the inner surface of the peripheral wall.

[0024] This configuration can prevent the remote control from being lost.

[0025]

[10] A portable toilet tent as described in any of [1] to [9], wherein the inner surface of the peripheral wall is formed with a plurality of storage compartments, including a first storage compartment capable of storing the portable toilet's fixtures and a second storage compartment capable of storing the portable toilet's instruction manual so that the explanation contents are visible.

[0026] This configuration can prevent the loss of fixtures and also allows the user to operate the remote control while looking at the instruction manual. [Effects of the Invention]

[0027] As described above, the present invention provides a simple toilet tent that can be used safely by the user and that can easily form an opening for rescuers to enter inside in the event of an emergency. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0028] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a portable toilet tent according to an embodiment, showing the entrance open. [Figure 2] 2 is an enlarged view showing the structure of an internal lock and the structure of an air vent in the portable toilet tent of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 2 is a diagram showing the joining relationship between the bottom sheet and the peripheral wall in the portable toilet tent of FIG. 1. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] Hereinafter, a simple toilet tent as one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG.

[0030] The portable toilet tent 1 shown in Figures 1 to 3 is expanded three-dimensionally to form an internal space, and a portable toilet T is installed in this internal space. The portable toilet T includes a toilet seat, a toilet bowl with openings on both the top and bottom, a tubular film material inserted through both openings to cover the inner surface of the toilet bowl, a pair of rollers that pull the film material downwards, and a heat sealer that seals the film material below the toilet bowl. The rollers and the heat sealer are electrically driven and configured to be operated by a remote control C. In an example of using the portable toilet T, in a preparation stage, the heat sealer is operated to form a bottom seal portion in the film material that serves as a receiving portion for coagulant and feces. The roller is also operated to move the bottom seal portion downward. In a post-processing stage, the heat sealer is operated again to form a top seal portion in the film material. This allows the formation of a bag that seals feces and other waste.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the portable toilet tent 1 comprises a peripheral wall 10 that surrounds the portable toilet T, a bottom sheet 20 that forms the floor on which the portable toilet T is placed, and a top sheet 30 that forms the roof.

[0032] The peripheral wall 10 includes multiple walls 11 integrated to surround the portable toilet T. Specifically, the peripheral wall 10 has a first wall 11a forming the front of the tent, a second wall 11b forming the back, a third wall 11c forming a first side surface, and a fourth wall 11d forming a second side surface. The first wall 11a and the second wall 11b are arranged so that their inner surfaces face each other. The third wall 11c and the fourth wall 11d are also arranged so that their inner surfaces face each other.

[0033] Each wall 11 has an annular frame 111 formed of a metal or resin wire, a tubular sheet 112 that covers the wire in the longitudinal direction, and a side sheet 113 attached to the frame 111 via the tubular sheet 112. The side sheet 113 is joined to the tubular sheet 112 so as to close the inner area defined by the frame 111. In this embodiment, the sheets are joined together by stitching with thread.

[0034] The frames 111 are flexible enough to be twisted by a user. Each frame 111 has a pair of support columns 111a extending vertically, a lower beam 111b extending horizontally so as to connect the lower ends of the support columns 111a, and an upper beam 111c formed so as to connect the upper ends of the support columns 111a.

[0035] The pair of support pillars 111a are formed so that they approach each other as they move upward. Adjacent walls 11 are arranged so that the support pillars 111a of the adjacent walls 11 overlap each other. As a result, the inner surface of each wall 11 is inclined so that it approaches the portable toilet T as it moves from bottom to top. In other words, the inner surface of each wall 11 is inclined so that it approaches the user as it moves from bottom to top.

[0036] The lower beam portion 111b is formed so as to be parallel to the tent installation surface (usually a horizontal surface such as a floor).

[0037] The upper beam portion 111c is formed so as to be curved upward.

[0038] The frame 111 has a plurality of connection portions 111d, including a connection portion between the lower beam portion 111b and the support portion 111a, and a connection portion between the upper beam portion 111c and the support portion 111a. Each connection portion 111d is formed so as to curve outward in the radial direction of the frame 111.

[0039] A skirt sheet 114 is disposed between adjacent lower connection portions 111d of adjacent wall bodies 11. The skirt sheet 114 is joined to the tubular sheet 112. The skirt sheet 114 has a length that can reach the tent installation surface.

[0040] The side sheets 113 and skirt sheets 114 are made of a sheet material with a light-blocking rate of 100%. The bottom sheet 20 and top sheet 30 are also made of a sheet material with a light-blocking rate of 100%. An example of such a sheet material is a fabric coated with a resin containing a silver-colored pigment. The light-blocking rate is a value measured by Method A specified in JIS L1055.

[0041] The frames 111 of each wall body 11 have the same shape. This allows the peripheral wall 10 to be folded so that the frames 111 of each wall body 11 overlap each other. Furthermore, the peripheral wall 10 forms multiple rings by twisting the overlapping frames 111, and the rings overlap each other at the intersections of the rings, allowing the peripheral wall 10 to be folded more compactly. To make the folding work easy even for one person, the number of wall bodies 11 (i.e., frames 111) is preferably 3 to 6, and more preferably 3 to 4.

[0042] The side sheet 113 of the first wall body 11a has a first fastener 12 for forming an entrance / exit. The first fastener 12 has an element 121 and a slider 122 that engages the element 121. The fastener 12 also has a bottom stop (not shown) that forms the starting point of engagement of the slider 122 and an top stop (not shown) that forms the end point of engagement. That is, the slider 122 moves from the bottom stop to the top stop to bring the element 121 into an engaged state (closed state). In this embodiment, the bottom stop is located on the bottom side of the side sheet 113. The top stop is located on the top side of the side sheet 113. The element 121 has an opening lower edge 121a extending horizontally from the bottom stop, an opening side edge 121b extending upward from the tip of the opening lower edge 121a in the extending direction, and an opening upper edge 121c extending from the tip of the opening side edge 121b in the extending direction to the top stop. This makes it possible to form an entrance with a large opening area.

[0043] The slider 122 has an external pull tab 122a and an internal pull tab 122b (see FIG. 2) to enable operation from both the outside and the inside of the tent. As shown in FIG. 2, the first fastener 12 in the closed state is configured such that the internal lock 13 prevents the element 121 from moving to a disengaged state (open state). The internal lock 13 in this embodiment is composed of a carabiner 131, an opening formed in the internal pull tab 122b, and a locking portion 132 that locks the carabiner 131 inserted into the opening. The locking portion 132 is an annular member disposed near the top stop and joined to the inner surface of the peripheral wall 10. The locking portion 132 has a length that allows the carabiner 131 to be inserted therethrough.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 3 , the bottom sheet 20 is disposed in a rectangular region (partitioned region) defined by the lower edge of the peripheral wall 10. The bottom sheet 20 is joined to only the lower edge of one wall 11. Specifically, the bottom sheet 20 has a rectangular shape corresponding to the partitioned region and has four edges. Each edge can be arranged parallel to the lower edge of the corresponding wall 11. One of the edges is a jointed edge 21 that is joined to the lower edge of the corresponding wall 11 (specifically, the second wall 11b). This makes the bottom sheet 20 integrated with the peripheral wall 10. Meanwhile, the other three edges are non-jointed edges 22 that are not joined to the corresponding wall 11. This allows the jointed edge 21 and the lower edge of the second wall 11b to act like a hinge, allowing the peripheral wall 10 to be rotated upward if rescue of a toilet user is required. Therefore, an emergency opening can be formed between the bottom sheet 20 and the peripheral wall 10, which is loaded by the user and the portable toilet T. Furthermore, the portable toilet tent 1 can be reused after rescue without the need for repair or disposal.

[0045] In this embodiment, a non-jointed edge portion 22 of the bottom sheet 20 is fixed to the peripheral wall 10 by a hook-and-loop fastener. More specifically, the portable toilet tent 1 has a strip-shaped sheet piece 40 extending from the lower edge portion of the first wall body 11a so as to overlap a portion of the bottom sheet 20, a hook-and-loop fastener 51 attached to the sheet piece 40, and a hook-and-loop fastener 52 attached to the non-jointed edge portion 22. This makes it easy to align the bottom sheet 20 when setting up the portable toilet tent 1. Furthermore, because the weight of a user or the like is applied to the bottom sheet 20 when the emergency opening is formed, the upward force (a force that easily separates hook-and-loop fasteners) generated by the upward rotation of the peripheral wall 10 can disengage the hook-and-loop fasteners from each other.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 2, the portable toilet tent 1 is equipped with a vent that can be formed from inside the tent. Specifically, the side sheet 113 of the wall body 11 has a second fastener 61 for forming the vent. The second fastener 61 has an element 611 extending along the curved shape of the upper beam portion 111c, a first slider 612a that engages the element 611 from one end, and a second slider 612b that engages the element 611 from the other end. This makes it easy to adjust the opening area of ​​the vent from inside the tent. Furthermore, the side sheet 113 has a semicircular vent forming area 1131 defined by the element 611. The wall body 11 also includes a mesh fabric 62 arranged to overlap the outside of the tent. The mesh fabric 62 has a semicircular shape corresponding to the vent hole forming area 1131, and is joined to the upper beam portion 111c of the tubular sheet 112 and also joined to the side sheet 113. Such mesh fabric 62 provides breathability and also prevents the second fastener 61 from being operated from outside the tent.

[0047] Additionally, the first slider 612a and the second slider 612b do not have external pull tabs, which further restricts operation of the fastener 61 from outside the tent.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 1, the portable toilet tent 1 is equipped with a lighting support portion 31 that supports a lighting fixture such as a lantern by hanging it from it. The lighting support portion 31 is formed on the inner surface of the top sheet 30. As described above, the top stop of the first fastener 12 is disposed above the side sheet 113, which prevents the internal lock 13 from being covered by the user's shadow. In other words, the internal lock 13 is more easily illuminated by the light. This makes it easier for the user to lock the internal lock 13.

[0049] The portable toilet tent 1 is equipped with a display unit 14 for indicating whether the tent is in use or vacant. The display unit 14 is composed of a card 141 having a front surface with a notation indicating in use and a back surface with a notation indicating vacant, and a hanging unit 142 formed on the wall 11 for supporting the card 141. The hanging unit 142 is an annular member joined to the outer surface of the side sheet 113 of the first wall 11a.

[0050] The portable toilet tent 1 is equipped with a toilet paper support part 15. The toilet paper support part 15 is formed on the inner surface of the side sheet 113. The toilet paper support part 15 comprises a pair of strip-shaped members that are inserted into the core material of the toilet paper, and has a hook-and-loop fastener that engages the first ends of the strips, and the second ends of the strips are joined to the side sheet 113. The portable toilet tent 1 is also equipped with a remote control support part 16 for supporting a remote control C. The remote control support part 16 is made of a hook-and-loop fastener that is adhered to the side sheet 113, and can engage with a hook-and-loop fastener that is adhered to the back of the remote control C, for example. In this way, the toilet paper support part 15 and the remote control support part 16 formed with hook-and-loop fasteners are not bulky and are therefore suitable for a foldable portable toilet tent 1. In addition, when a lead wire is connected to the remote control C as in the embodiment shown in Figure 1, when an emergency opening is formed, the hook-and-loop fastener on the remote control C is preferentially peeled off from the hook-and-loop fastener on the side sheet 113, thereby preventing the lead wire from breaking.

[0051] Furthermore, the portable toilet tent 1 is equipped with a plurality of storage compartments 17, including a first storage compartment 171 capable of storing supplies such as the film material and the coagulant, and a second storage compartment 172 capable of storing an instruction manual for the portable toilet T so that the explanation is visible. The storage compartments 17 are formed on the inner surface of the side sheet 113. The second storage compartment 172 is formed from a transparent resin film that allows the explanation content of the instruction manual to be seen.

[0052] The portable toilet tent according to this embodiment is as described above, but the portable toilet tent according to this invention is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment. Furthermore, the portable toilet tent according to this invention is not limited by the above-described functions and effects. The portable toilet tent according to this invention can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0053] 1: portable toilet tent, T: portable toilet, C: remote control, 10: surrounding wall, 11: wall body, 11a: first wall body, 11b: second wall body, 11c: third wall body, 11d: fourth wall body, 111: frame, 111a: support part, 111b: lower beam part, 111c: upper beam part, 112: tubular sheet, 113: side sheet, 1131: vent hole forming area, 114: skirt sheet, 12: first fastener, 121: element, 121a: lower edge of opening, 121b: side edge of opening, 121c: upper edge of opening, 122: slider, 122a: external pull tab, 122 b: internal pull, 13: internal lock, 131: carabiner, 132: latch, 14: display, 141: card, 142: hanging section, 15: toilet paper support, 16: remote control support, 17: storage section, 171: first storage section, 172: second storage section, 20: bottom sheet, 21: joined edge, 22: non-joined edge, 30: top sheet, 31: lighting support, 40: sheet piece, 51: hook and loop fastener, 52: hook and loop fastener, 61: second fastener, 611: element, 612a: first slider, 612b: second slider, 62: mesh fabric

Claims

1. A simple toilet tent, A peripheral wall surrounding the portable toilet and a bottom sheet on which the portable toilet is placed, The peripheral wall includes a plurality of wall bodies that are integrated to surround the portable toilet, Each wall body has a frame and a side sheet attached to the frame, the side sheet has a first fastener for forming an entrance; The first fastener is configured such that the advancement of the slider is restricted by an internal key, The bottom sheet is joined to the lower edge of only one of the walls.

2. the bottom sheet has a plurality of edges extending along the lower edge of each wall; one of the plurality of edge portions is a joint edge portion joined to a lower edge portion of one of the wall bodies, the remainder of the plurality of edge portions are non-joint edge portions that are not joined to the wall body; 2. The portable toilet tent of claim 1, wherein the non-jointed edge portions are provided with hook-and-loop fasteners for fastening the bottom sheet to the peripheral wall.

3. a strip-shaped sheet piece extending from a lower edge of the peripheral wall so as to overlap a portion of the bottom sheet; 3. The portable toilet tent according to claim 2, wherein the surface of said sheet piece is provided with a hook-and-loop fastener that engages with the hook-and-loop fastener on said unjoined edge portion.

4. the plurality of wall bodies are foldable so that the frames overlap each other; 10. The portable toilet tent of claim 1, wherein the frame is flexible enough to be twisted by a user.

5. the side sheet has a second fastener for forming a ventilation hole; the side sheet has a vent forming area defined by an element of the second fastener; The portable toilet tent according to claim 1, wherein the wall body includes a mesh fabric arranged so as to overlap the vent hole forming area from the outside of the tent.

6. 6. The portable toilet tent according to claim 5, wherein the second fastener has a first slider that engages the element from one end thereof and a second slider that engages the element from the other end thereof.

7. The first fastener has an internal pull tab for enabling opening and closing from inside the tent, 2. The portable toilet tent according to claim 1, wherein the internal lock is composed of a carabiner, an opening formed in the internal handle, and a locking portion that locks the carabiner inserted into the opening.

8. Further provided is a lighting support for supporting the lighting fixture; The first fastener has an element and a slider that engages the element, The element has a start point disposed below the side sheet and an end point disposed above the side sheet, and is brought into a closed state by the movement of the slider from the start point toward the end point, The portable toilet tent according to claim 1 , wherein the lighting support portion is arranged to position the lighting fixture above the end point.

9. 2. The portable toilet tent according to claim 1, wherein a remote control support portion for supporting a remote control of the portable toilet is arranged on the inner surface of the peripheral wall.

10. 2. The portable toilet tent according to claim 1, wherein the inner surface of the peripheral wall is formed with a plurality of storage compartments, including a first storage compartment capable of storing fixtures for the portable toilet and a second storage compartment capable of storing instructions for the portable toilet so that the instructions are visible.

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