Nursing cup

Abstract

Conventional nursing cups require different shapes depending on the ADL of the person requiring care. It was essential. [Solution] The nursing cup of this invention can be used in three different states: a first state in which it is used as a container body with a straw; a second state in which the bottom end of the straw is extended to the middle position of the tube and used for drinking; and a third state in which the container body lid is removed and the lid is attached to the side of the container body and used as a cup. The above problem has been solved.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a nursing cup for use with elderly people who have some difficulty in ingesting beverages on their own and with people who require nursing care and who can ingest beverages with the help of nursing care. [Background technology]

[0002] There have been many proposals for nursing cups for use when nursing care recipients eat and drink. However, there are many types such as "cups with handles", "nursing care cups with straws", "cups for drinking with a suction cup" to suit the changes in the ADL of the nursing care recipient, but there has not been a nursing care cup that can change and respond to the mental and physical condition of the nursing care recipient. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2002-326655 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The nursing cup in Patent Document 1 is a cup suitable for sucking with a straw for the elderly and infants, and can be used as a mug by holding the handle, but when the container body is turned sideways, the contents do not flow out through the straw, so for those who need nursing care and cannot suck on their own, the contents do not flow out and they cannot ingest fluids, so it has no function for sucking and drinking. In other words, the above invention requires a different nursing cup to suit the ADL of the person who needs nursing care, and there is a problem that it cannot be used for all people who need nursing care. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the nursing cup of the present invention is A container body is composed of a bottom, an upper surface portion facing the bottom, and a side wall connecting the bottom and the upper surface portion, and a first opening is formed in the upper surface portion for placing a beverage in a space formed by the bottom, the upper surface portion, and the side wall;A lid body that serves as a lid for the first opening of the container body and has a grip portion formed on the upper surface thereof that serves as a handle; As the distance from the side wall increases, the above The upper surface is formed with an upward inclination. and a tubular portion that slidably holds a straw inserted from a second opening formed at the tip of the container body, the upper end of the straw protruding from the tubular portion and the lower end of the straw being stored near the bottom surface of the container body. Cup This nursing care cup can be selected from three usage states: a first usage state in which the cup is used as a cup with a handle, a second usage state in which the cup is used for sucking and drinking, and a third usage state in which the lid is removed from the first opening of the container body and an attachment device on the lid is attached to the side of the container body to serve as a handle, making it a cup with a handle.The cup is characterized in that the surface facing the protruding surface of the tubular part, which serves as the bottom in the first usage state, and the surface facing the first opening, which serves as the bottom in the second usage state, are flat, and the edge of the straw is located in the center of the surface facing the opening, which serves as the bottom in the second usage state. Effect of the Invention

[0006] The nursing cup of the present invention is A container body is composed of a bottom, an upper surface portion facing the bottom, and a side wall connecting the bottom and the upper surface portion, and a first opening is formed in the upper surface portion for placing a beverage in a space formed by the bottom, the upper surface portion, and the side wall; A lid body that serves as a lid for the first opening of the container body and has a grip portion formed on the upper surface thereof that serves as a handle; As the distance from the side wall increases, the above The upper surface is formed with an upward inclination. and a tubular portion that slidably holds a straw inserted from a second opening formed at the tip of the container body, the upper end of the straw protruding from the tubular portion and the lower end of the straw being stored near the bottom surface of the container body. CupA nursing cup that can be selected from a first use state in which the cup is used as a cup with a handle, a second use state in which the cup is used as a cup with a handle, and a third use state in which the cup is used as a cup with a handle by removing the lid from the first opening of the container body and attaching the attachment provided on the lid to the side of the container body as a handle, and is characterized in that the surface facing the protruding surface of the tubular part, which becomes the bottom surface in the first use state, and the surface facing the first opening, which becomes the bottom surface in the second use state, are flat, and the edge of the straw is provided at the center position of the surface facing the opening, which becomes the bottom surface in the second use state, so that it can be used according to changes in the ADL of the person requiring care.Furthermore, by making it possible to select from the first use state, the second use state, and the third use state, which can be used in various situations such as on a table, on the bedside, and outside, the person requiring care can choose how to use the cup according to his or her physical condition, and therefore, it has the effect of improving ADL by drinking by himself or herself. Furthermore, even in a hospital or facility where there are many people requiring care, there is no need to prepare cups with straws, cups with handles, etc. according to the level of care required for each person, which reduces costs and the labor required for care. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall view of a nursing cup according to the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram of the above nursing cup with a straw. [Diagram 3] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing how to drink from the nursing cup. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the above nursing cup with a handle when in use. [Diagram 5] FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. EXAMPLES

[0009] Care cup A has a bottom and a top 1. A container body 3 having an opening 2 formed therein, and 1. The container body 3 is made of a lid 7 which covers the opening and has a handle 1 formed on the top surface. 1. A hole is provided below the opening 2 and protrudes outward. Second The container body 3 has a tube portion 4 that slidably holds a straw 5 inserted from an opening 2, and the top end of the straw protrudes from the tube portion 4 and the bottom end of the straw 5 is stored near the bottom surface 3a of the container body 3 in a first usage state in which the container body 3 is used as a straw-attached container body; a second usage state in which the container body 3 is used for drinking; 1. A third usage state can be selected in which the lid 7 is removed from the opening 2, and the fitting 6 provided on the lid 7 is attached to the side surface 3b of the container body to serve as a handle and used as a cup.

[0010] The container body 3 is formed in a cube, and the surface 3c facing the protruding surface of the tubular portion 4 that serves as the bottom surface in the first usage state and the surface 3b facing the protruding surface of the tubular portion 4 that serves as the bottom surface in the second usage state are No. 1 The surface 3d facing the opening 2 is flat, with the left side of the side surface inclined upward, and the axis 4a of the cylindrical portion 4 is formed in parallel with one of the side surfaces of the cylindrical portion 4.

[0011] At least a portion of the container body 3 from the bottom end to the top end is made transparent so that the amount of water contained in the container body 3 can be seen.

[0012] The extending direction of the gripping portion 1 provided on the cover 7 is aligned with the extending direction of the tube portion 4. The lid 7 No. 1 By attaching it to the opening 2, the user can hold the grip 1 and Protective cup A may be used.

[0013] The container body 3 is made of plastic and has a rectangular shape, so it remains stable even when used vertically or horizontally.

[0014] The lid 7 is made of plastic, and the structure for opening and closing the lid 7 and the container body 3 is a screw type, and a shape such as an inner and outer fitting lid and an inner fitting lid is adopted to prevent the contents from spilling.

[0015] The cylindrical portion 4 is made of plastic and has a shape in which the diameter gradually narrows from the bottom of the container body 3 to the top of the container body 3; however, it is sufficient that the shape of the opening at the tip is circular or elliptical so as to match the deformable shape of a straw, and the cross-sectional shape of the cylindrical portion 6 may be square.

[0016] The straw 5 is used only when the straw-equipped cup is used, but any straw that is commercially available will suffice.

[0017] The suction cup of the attachment 6 is made of rubber or synthetic resin and is attached to the back side of the lid. When using the attachment 6, first remove the lid 7 and then attach the suction cup side to the side of the container body 3 to turn it into a cup with a handle, which is the third state of use.

[0018] Nursing cup A is available in a range of sizes from 150ml to 250ml depending on the strength and needs of the person requiring care.

[0019] Within the scope of the claims, the nursing cup A of this invention may be modified using materials other than plastic or silicone, and the size, shape, weight, and length of the container may also be modified.

[0020] The first usage state is for "sucking and drinking" as shown in Figure 5. This is mainly for people who require a high level of care, and should be used when the care recipient uses the bed with the head gage raised or when sitting in a tilt-type wheelchair.

[0021] The second usage state is a method of using it as a "cup with a straw" as shown in Figure 2. This is mainly for people who require a medium level of care, and it is desirable for the care recipient to bring the straw 5 close to the mouth of the person requiring care to drink, or for the person requiring care to hold the handle and bring their mouth close to the straw 5 to drink, or for the cup to be placed on a table and for the care recipient to bring their mouth close to the cup to drink.

[0022] The third way of using it is as a "cup with a handle" as shown in Figure 4. It is mainly for people with a low level of care needs, and is used by holding the handle with one hand. If you are unsure, it is recommended that you use it in this way, as it will be more stable if you support it by holding the tube part on the opposite side of the handle. [Explanation of symbols]

[0023] A Nursing cup 1 Gripping part 2 1. Opening 3 Container body 4 Cylinder part 4d Second opening 5 Straws 6 Mounting part 7 Lid

Claims

[Claim 1] A container body comprising a bottom, an upper surface facing the bottom, and a side wall connecting the bottom and the upper surface, the upper surface having a first opening formed in the upper surface for placing a beverage in a space formed by the bottom, the upper surface, and the side wall, a lid body serving as a lid for the first opening of the container body and having a handle formed on its upper surface to serve as a handle, and a tubular portion formed on the side wall of the container body, sloping upward toward the upper surface as it moves away from the side wall, and for slidably holding a straw inserted from a second opening formed at the tip, the upper end of the straw protruding from the tubular portion and the lower end of the straw being positioned near the bottom surface of the container body. a first use state in which the cup is used as a cup with a straw with the lid stored inside the cup up to the opening; a second use state in which the cup is used for drinking from the lid; and a third use state in which the lid is removed from the first opening of the container body and an attachment device provided on the lid is attached to the side of the container body to serve as a handle and the cup is used as a cup with a handle, wherein the surface facing the protruding surface of the tubular part, which serves as the bottom in the first use state, and the surface facing the first opening, which serves as the bottom in the second use state, are flat, and the edge of the straw is located in the center of the surface facing the opening, which serves as the bottom in the second use state.

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