Bracket for toilet paper holder

Abstract

The present invention provides a toilet paper holder bracket that allows users to use toilet paper without twisting their bodies significantly, and that has sufficient support strength to support the body when standing up. [Solution] The bracket 1 of this invention comprises a long plate 2 and a short plate 3. The first bent portion 3a and the second bent portion 3b of the short plate are fixed to the wall surface W and the long plate 2, respectively, and the third bent portion 2a of the long plate 2 is fixed to the wall surface W, thereby forming a triangular support structure with the wall surface W, the short plate 3 and the long plate 2. This allows the toilet paper holder H to be positioned diagonally forward, improving operability and increasing the support strength against loads from above.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bracket for attaching and supporting a toilet paper holder to a wall surface, and particularly to a bracket for a toilet paper holder that can ensure high support strength against the load from above applied to the toilet paper holder and can also function as an aid when a user stands up.

Background Art

[0002] With the progress of aging, the importance of housing facilities for the elderly and users with declining physical functions to carry out daily life safely has been increasing. Especially in the toilet, the action of standing up from the toilet bowl often places a physical burden and can also be a factor in falling accidents. Therefore, in nursing facilities, housing for the elderly, hospitals, ordinary houses, etc., handrails for users to support their bodies are widely installed.

[0003] However, when installing a handrail in the toilet, in many cases, wall reinforcement work and installation of dedicated equipment are required, and it may not be easy to install in existing houses or rental houses. In addition, the toilet space is often relatively narrow, and installing a large handrail may cause space compression and obstruction of the traffic flow. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a rotary assistance device for use in a toilet room, but it is not easy to install in a large and narrow toilet room.

[0004] On the other hand, a toilet paper holder is an equipment that is always installed in the toilet and is usually fixed to the wall surface on the side of the toilet bowl. However, since the conventional toilet paper holder generally has a structure arranged along the wall surface, when using the toilet paper while sitting on the toilet bowl, the user needs to twist the body to the side, which may be difficult for the elderly or users with declining physical functions to operate.

[0005] Furthermore, conventional toilet paper holders, as disclosed in Patent Document 2, for example, are designed primarily for the sole purpose of holding the paper, and are not structured to support the user's body when standing up. As a result, they often lack sufficient support strength against loads from above. Therefore, if a user uses the toilet paper holder as support when standing up, the holder or its mounting part may deform or break, which is not ideal from a safety standpoint. For these reasons, there is a need for a toilet paper holder bracket that strengthens the structure supporting the toilet paper holder and allows the toilet paper to be positioned diagonally in front of the user, enabling the user to use the toilet paper without twisting their body significantly, and also serving as support when standing up. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-195418 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3252363 Gazette [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0007] This invention has been made in view of the problems of the prior art described above, and aims to provide a toilet paper holder bracket that ensures sufficient support strength to support the user's body when standing up, and that allows the user to easily use the toilet paper without twisting their body significantly by positioning the toilet paper diagonally in front of the user. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To solve the above problems, the toilet paper holder bracket according to the present invention is a bracket that is attached to a wall surface to support a toilet paper holder, and comprises a long plate and a short plate, wherein one end of the short plate is connected to the wall surface, the other end of the short plate is connected to the back side of the long plate, and one end of the long plate is further connected to the wall surface.

[0009] In one embodiment, the short plate has first and second bent portions, the first and second bent portions of the short plate are bent toward the same side relative to the middle portion of the short plate to form a substantially U-shaped cross-section, the bent portions at both ends of the short plate are bent in the same direction, and the short plate is positioned inclined between the wall surface and the long plate. As a result, the wall surface, the short plate and the long plate form a triangular support structure.

[0010] Furthermore, the other end of the short plate is fixed to the longitudinal center of the long plate, thereby distributing the load acting on the long plate to the left and right, suppressing localized stress concentration and twisting.

[0011] Furthermore, the angle formed between the short plate and the long plate is configured to be adjustable by the user, and can be set by a rotatable connecting structure at the bent portion of the short plate or by multiple mounting positions.

[0012] The angle formed between the short plate and the long plate can be set, for example, within a range of 40° to 60°. By setting it within this range, the rigidity of the triangular support structure is increased, and stable support is obtained against loads applied to the long plate from above.

[0013] Furthermore, multiple fixing holes can be provided in the wall-mounting portions of the long plate and the short plate, thereby improving the fixing strength to the wall.

[0014] Furthermore, a toilet paper holder can be attached to the surface side of the long plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the bracket may be provided with a grip bar that extends vertically at a position where the user can grasp it when standing up. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, the toilet paper holder bracket comprises a long plate and a short plate, and the short plate is positioned between the wall surface and the long plate, thereby forming a triangular support structure with the wall surface, the short plate, and the long plate. Therefore, even when a load is applied to the toilet paper holder from above, the load can be distributed and supported, and bending of the long plate and excessive load on the wall fixing part can be suppressed.

[0017] This improves safety by preventing deformation or damage to the bracket, even if the user uses the toilet paper holder for support when standing up from the toilet.

[0018] Furthermore, by fixing the other end of the short plate to the longitudinal center of the long plate, the load acting on the long plate can be supported evenly on both sides, thereby suppressing twisting and localized stress concentration.

[0019] Furthermore, by making the angle formed between the short and long plates adjustable, an optimal support state can be obtained according to the usage environment and the user's physique, and by setting the angle within a predetermined range, the rigidity of the triangular support structure can be increased.

[0020] Furthermore, according to this invention, the toilet paper holder can be positioned to protrude diagonally forward from the wall, allowing users to use the toilet paper without twisting their bodies significantly, thus improving usability for the elderly and users with reduced physical function.

[0021] Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to the mounting position of an existing toilet paper holder. Compared with the case of newly installing a dedicated handrail, the installation is easy, and the safety and convenience can be improved without squeezing the toilet space.

[0022] Also, when a grip bar is provided on the bracket, the user can hold it more reliably when standing up, and the stability of the standing-up operation can be further improved.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a state where a toilet paper holder is attached to the bracket for a toilet paper holder according to the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the single structure of the bracket according to the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a state where the bracket according to the present invention is attached to a wall surface. [Figure 4] FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the main part structure of the bracket according to the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 24 is a view showing the planar structure of the bracket according to the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 27 is an explanatory view showing the usage state when a user stands up using the bracket according to the present invention.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0024] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each figure, the same or corresponding parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals and described.

[0025] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the bracket 1 for a toilet paper holder according to the present invention is a bracket attached to a wall surface W, and is configured to include a long plate 2 and a short plate 3.

[0026] The long plate 2 is a member formed in a roughly plate shape, and a third bent portion (long plate, wall side) 2a is provided at one end thereof. This bent portion 2a is formed to abut against the wall surface W and is fixed to the wall surface W by fixing means 13 such as screws. A toilet paper holder H is attached to the surface side of the long plate 2.

[0027] The short plate 3 is a plate-like member that is shorter than the long plate 2, and has a first bent portion 3a and a second bent portion 3b at both ends. These bent portions 3a and 3b are bent toward the same side relative to the middle portion of the short plate, forming a roughly U-shaped cross-section. In the long plate 2 and the short plate 3, the end shape of each bent portion (2a, 3a, 3b) may be a simple right angle (rectangle), or it may be formed into a tapered shape with the corners beveled or a rounded (curved) shape, taking into consideration ease of installation and design.

[0028] The first bent portion 3a of the short plate 3 is fixed to the wall surface W, and the second bent portion 3b at the other end is fixed to the back side of the long plate 2. As a result, the short plate 3 is positioned at an angle between the wall surface W and the long plate 2.

[0029] In the bracket 1 configured in this way, a triangular support structure is formed by the wall surface W, the short plate 3, and the long plate 2. Therefore, even if a load is applied to the long plate 2 from above, the load can be distributed and supported by the short plate 3 and the wall surface W.

[0030] Furthermore, the other end of the short plate 3 is fixed to the longitudinal center of the long plate 2. This configuration allows the load acting on the long plate 2 to be supported equally on both sides, thereby suppressing twisting of the long plate 2 and localized stress concentration.

[0031] Furthermore, the angle α formed between the short plate 3 and the long plate 2 is configured to be adjustable. For example, the angle α can be changed by providing a rotatable connecting structure to the first bent portion 3a or the second bent portion 3b of the short plate 3, or by providing multiple fixed positions.

[0032] The angle α can be set, for example, within a range of 40° to 60°, and by setting it within this range, the rigidity of the triangular support structure can be increased. In addition, multiple fixing holes (not shown) can be provided in the wall-fixing portions of the long plate 2 and short plate 3, thereby increasing the fixing strength to the wall W.

[0033] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a grip bar 4 is provided that extends vertically from the bracket 1. This grip bar 4 is positioned so that the user can grasp it when standing up from the toilet.

[0034] As shown in Figure 6, the user can stand up stably by using the toilet paper holder H or the handrail 4 for support. In addition, since the toilet paper holder H is positioned to protrude diagonally forward from the wall W, the user can use the toilet paper without twisting their body significantly.

[0035] As described above, this embodiment ensures high support strength with a simple structure, while also improving operability and safety.

[0036] Furthermore, as an adjustment structure for the angle α formed between the short plate 3 and the long plate 2, a rotatable connecting structure using pins, bolts, etc., can be adopted at the bent portion 3a or 3b, or a configuration in which multiple mounting holes are formed in the long plate 2 or short plate 3, allowing for selection of the fixing position. In addition, a configuration that allows for continuous angle adjustment by providing elongated holes can be adopted. Moreover, as an adjustment structure for the angle α at the connection portion between the short plate 3 and the long plate 2, multiple engagement holes can be provided in the bent portion 3b, and by changing the pin on the long plate 2 side, it may be possible to fix the angle in steps at predetermined angle intervals, such as in 10° increments. This allows for immediate fine adjustment on-site to the optimal position in which the toilet paper holder H does not interfere with the user's knees or thighs, for various toilet environments with different distances between the toilet and the wall.

[0037] Furthermore, the bent portion 3b (end) of the short plate 3, which connects the back surface of the long plate 2 to the short plate 3, may be constructed by a known hinge structure. Specifically, the bent portion 3b of the short plate 3 and the back surface of the long plate 2 are rotatably connected via a common hinge shaft (pin). By adopting this hinge structure, the deployment angle α of the bracket 1 can be easily adjusted steplessly or in extremely fine increments to suit the conditions of the construction site. For example, if a friction-fixed fastening structure using bolts and nuts is adopted for the hinge shaft, the long plate 2 and the short plate 3 can be firmly fixed at any angle by tightening the bolts at the desired angle.

[0038] The advantages of this configuration include, firstly, the ease with which "clearances" can be made to avoid interference with corners of the toilet space, pipes, existing handrails, etc. Secondly, because the hinge structure allows the bracket 1 to be folded towards the wall W, the packaging size during product transport and storage can be minimized, contributing to a reduction in logistics costs. Furthermore, even when the bracket is installed, if the protruding part is temporarily in the way, such as during cleaning or transfer from a wheelchair, the fixing can be released and the bracket folded to create more space, thus improving convenience in care settings.

[0039] Furthermore, by incorporating spring or damper components inside the hinge shaft, sudden detachment during angle adjustment can be prevented, enabling safer and smoother installation and adjustment. The fixing means 13 to the wall W can include wood screws, tapping screws, bolts, and anchors, which are selected appropriately depending on the material and structure of the wall W. The number and arrangement of fixing holes can also be set appropriately according to the load conditions.

[0040] The grip bar 4 can be cylindrical, elliptical, or prismatic in shape, and its length, diameter, and position can be appropriately set to make it easy for the user to grasp. The grip bar 4 may be formed integrally with the long plate 2, or it may be attached as a separate component. A spherical member 41 may be provided at the top of the grip bar 4 to prevent snagging of hands or clothing and to enhance its aesthetic appeal. The grip bar 4 is fixed to the bracket 1 with sufficient joint strength (e.g., welding or bolting) to support the user's weight.

[0041] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the shape, dimensions, bending angle, mounting position, etc., of the long plate 2 and short plate 3 can be changed as appropriate. For example, the amount of protrusion of the toilet paper holder can be adjusted by changing the length of the long plate 2, and the support strength and usability can be optimized by changing the length and angle of the short plate 3. In this specification, "connection" is used as a concept that includes not only strong fixing by screws, bolts, welding, etc., but also rotatable connection by hinge structure, etc. The bracket according to the present invention can be used by reversing it in the vertical or horizontal direction, thereby allowing it to be applied to either the right wall or the left wall of the toilet. For this reason, it can be flexibly positioned according to the installation environment. [Industrial applicability]

[0042] The toilet paper holder bracket according to this invention can be used to support a toilet paper holder in toilet facilities and also has a function to assist the user in standing up. Therefore, it can be widely used in various buildings such as nursing homes, housing for the elderly, hospitals, welfare facilities, and general residences. Furthermore, since it can be applied to the mounting structure of existing toilet paper holders, it can also be suitably used for renovation and remodeling purposes. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 1 Bracket 13 Fixing means 2 Long board 2a Third bend 3 short plate 3a First bend 3b Second bend 4. Grip bar 41 Spherical member W Wall H Toilet paper holder α angle

Claims

1. A bracket that is mounted on a wall and supports a toilet paper holder, It comprises a long board and a short board that is shorter in length than the long board. One end of the short plate is connected to the wall surface, The other end of the short plate is connected to the back side of the long plate. One end of the long plate is connected to the wall surface, The wall surface, the short plate, and the long plate form a triangular support structure. A bracket for a toilet paper holder characterized by the following features.

2. The short plate has a first bent portion and a second bent portion at both ends in its longitudinal direction, The first bent portion is connected to the wall surface, The toilet paper holder bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that it is connected to the long plate by the second bent portion.

3. The toilet paper holder bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that the long plate has a third bend at one end in its longitudinal direction and is connected to the wall surface by the third bend.

4. The toilet paper holder bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that the first bent portion and the second bent portion are bent toward the same side relative to the middle portion of the short plate to form a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional shape.

5. The toilet paper holder bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that the short plate is arranged at an angle between the wall surface and the long plate.

6. The toilet paper holder bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting portion between the short plate and the long plate is located in the center of the long plate in the longitudinal direction.

7. The toilet paper holder bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that the connection angle between the short plate and the long plate is adjustable.

8. The toilet paper holder bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting portion between the short plate and the long plate has a rotatable hinge structure, and the connecting angle can be fixed in steps or steplessly within the range of motion of the hinge structure.

9. The toilet paper holder bracket according to claim 8, characterized in that the aforementioned connection angle can be set within a range of 40° to 60°.

10. The toilet paper holder bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that the third bent portion and the first bent portion are each provided with a plurality of fixing holes for fixing to the wall surface.

11. A toilet paper holder bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that a grip bar extending vertically in a position where a user can grasp it is provided on at least one of the long plate or the short plate.

12. A toilet paper holder bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the toilet paper holder is attached to the surface side of the long plate.

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