Medical booth

Abstract

To provide a medical booth capable of compatibly achieving robustness and convenience.SOLUTION: A medical booth including an air cleaner 10 installed therein, and being sterilized and put into negative pressure by the air cleaner, includes: a first side frame fixed in a rectangular shape; a second side frame fixed in a rectangular shape and facing the first side frame; a first support member spanning tops of front upper parts of the first and second side frames; a second support member spanning tops of rear upper parts of the first and second side frames; a third support member spanning tops of rear lower parts of the first and second side frames; a partition body partitioning an internal space formed by the first and second side frames and the first, second and third support members, from an external space; and an exhaust part formed in the partition body and exhausting sterilized air by the air cleaner 10. The first and second support members are so connected that two rod-like members bend downward, and the third support member is so connected that two rod-like members bend forward.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a foldable medical booth.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, for example, medical booths have been used for the purpose of isolating infected persons or those suspected of being infected.

[0003] Since medical booths are often installed temporarily, such as when the number of infected persons suddenly increases, it is preferable that they have a structure that can be transported and easily installed.

[0004] As a portable medical booth, there is one that has a foldable structure in consideration of the convenience of transportation and storage.

[0005] Foldable medical booths are described in, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 4. As can be seen from Patent Documents 1 to 4, this type of medical booth is also called, for example, a medical tent, a clean booth, or a patient isolation unit in addition to a medical booth, and is also used as an isolation room, a dialysis room, a fever outpatient clinic, and a school health room.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Patent Document 4

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] By the way, since medical booths are likely to contain infected individuals, if a booth collapses or bends, viruses and bacteria inside the booth will leak out.

[0008] Such incidents must never happen, so medical booths require a high level of robustness.

[0009] On the other hand, as mentioned above, a foldable structure is advantageous for medical booths in terms of ease of transport and storage.

[0010] However, the folding structure has the drawback of reducing robustness, and it was still insufficient in terms of achieving both robustness and convenience.

[0011] This disclosure has been made with the above points in mind, and provides a medical booth that can achieve both robustness and convenience. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] One aspect of the medical booth described herein is: A medical booth in which an air purifier is installed in the internal space, and the internal space is kept under negative pressure by the air purifier, A first side frame fixed in a rectangular shape, A rectangular shape is fixed, and a second side frame is located opposite the first side frame, A first support member is provided so as to span the top of the front upper part of the first and second side frames, A second support member is provided so as to span the top of the rear upper part of the first and second side frames, A third support member is provided so as to span the top of the rear lower part of the first and second side frames, A partition body separates the internal space formed based on the first and second side frames and the first, second and third support members from the external space. An exhaust section is formed in the partition body for exhausting the air discharged from the air purifier from the internal space, comprising The first and second support members are each connected such that two rod-shaped members can be bent downward by a joint. The third support member is connected such that two rod-shaped members can be bent forward by a joint.

Advantages of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, a medical booth that can achieve both robustness and convenience can be realized. [[ID=]14]

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0014] [Figure 1] View of the medical booth according to the embodiment as seen from the front direction [Figure 2] View for explaining the frame configuration of the medical booth [Figure 3] Perspective view of the auxiliary member [Figure 4] Perspective view showing the state where the auxiliary member is attached to the main body frame [Figure 5] Perspective view of the bending prevention member [Figure 6] Perspective view showing the state where the bending prevention member is attached to the main body frame [Figure 7] View showing the attachment structure of the front vinyl sheet, FIG. 7A is a view for explaining the surface fastener on the frame side, and FIG. 7B is a view for explaining the surface fastener on the vinyl sheet side [Figure 8] Perspective view showing the state during folding [Figure 9] Perspective view showing the completely folded state [Figure 10] ; View showing the state of transporting the medical booth by an operator [Figure 11] ; View showing a medical booth of another embodiment [Figure 12] View showing a medical booth of another embodiment [Figure 13] View showing the state where a curtain is attached to the medical booth [Figure 14]Diagram showing an example of medical booth use. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0015] The embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0016] <1> Overview of medical booths Figure 1 is a view of a medical booth 100 according to an embodiment, seen from the front. Hereafter, the ±X directions in the figure will be referred to as the left-right direction, the ±Y directions as the front-back direction, and the ±Z directions as the up-down direction.

[0017] The medical booth 100 has a roughly rectangular shape. The size of the medical booth 100 is such that an adult can stand inside and two adults can enter. However, the size of the medical booth 100 is not limited to this; essentially, it should be large enough for an adult to enter and be transportable by one or two adults.

[0018] The inventors of this invention intend to implement the medical booth 100 in various sizes. Examples of these sizes are listed below. Type 1; (X-direction size, Y-direction size, Z-direction size) = (1.0m, 1.5m, 1.9m) Type 2; (X-direction size, Y-direction size, Z-direction size) = (1.5m, 1.5m, 1.9m) Type 3; (X-direction size, Y-direction size, Z-direction size) = (2.0m, 2.5m, 1.9m) Type 4; (X-direction size, Y-direction size, Z-direction size) = (2.0m, 3.0m, 1.9m) The medical booth 100 shown in the diagram of the embodiment is of type 2 size. The configuration of the embodiment described below is applicable to various sizes, including the size mentioned above.

[0019] The medical booth 100 is broadly composed of a frame and a partition that separates the internal space formed by the frame from the external space.

[0020] In this embodiment, the frame is constructed by connecting aluminum frames, and the partitions are made of non-combustible transparent vinyl sheets 101 (101a, 101b, 101c, 101d).

[0021] A medical booth 100 is equipped with an air purifier 10 that has a sterilization function. The air purifier 10 has a ULPA (Ultra-Low Particulate Air) filter and an ultraviolet irradiation unit.

[0022] As a result, the air purifier 10 captures and disinfects viruses and other particles in the medical booth using the ULPA filter. The air purifier 10 also disinfects viruses and other particles captured by or that have passed through the ULPA filter using ultraviolet light. Note that the air purifier 10 does not need to have a disinfecting function and is not limited to the above configuration. For example, a HEPA filter may be used instead of the ULPA filter.

[0023] A duct 11 is connected to the exhaust port of the air purifier 10. The duct 11 is led to the outside through a duct insertion hole 102 formed in the vinyl sheet 101c. As a result, the air sterilized by the air purifier 10 is exhausted to the outside of the medical booth 100 through the duct 11. In this embodiment, the case in which the duct insertion hole 102 is provided in the vinyl sheet 101c on the side has been described, but the duct insertion hole 102 may also be provided in, for example, the ceiling or the vinyl sheet 101b on the back.

[0024] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the air purifier 10 employs a configuration that exhausts the sterilized air to the outside using a duct 11, and the case described is when a duct insertion hole 102 is provided in the vinyl sheet, but this disclosure is not limited to this. In short, it is sufficient to form an exhaust section in a partition such as a vinyl sheet 101 for exhausting the air sterilized by the air purifier 10 from the internal space, and the exhaust section is not limited to a duct insertion hole 102.

[0025] Furthermore, the inside of the medical booth 100 is effectively under negative pressure, and although outside air may enter the medical booth 100 through gaps in the vinyl sheet 101, the air inside the medical booth 100 will not leak out. As a result, viruses and other pathogens inside the medical booth 100 cannot be prevented from leaking out.

[0026] The configuration described above is the basic configuration of a so-called negative pressure booth, which has been proposed for some time.

[0027] <2> Frame configuration Next, the frame structure of the medical booth 100 will be explained using Figure 2. Figure 2 is a diagram of Figure 1 with the vinyl sheet 101 and air purifier 10 removed. In reality, hook-and-loop fasteners for attaching the vinyl sheet 101 are attached to the frame, but in Figure 2, the hook-and-loop fasteners have been omitted to make the frame structure easier to understand.

[0028] The medical booth 100 has a first side frame 110 and a second side frame 120 opposite to it. The first side frame 110 is constructed by connecting four rod-shaped members 111, 112, 113, and 114 in the upper, lower, front, and rear directions at right angles to each other. Similarly, the second side frame 120 is constructed by connecting four rod-shaped members 121, 122, 123, and 124 in the upper, lower, front, and rear directions at right angles to each other.

[0029] The rod-shaped members 111-114 and 121-124 are connected using joints that can fix the connecting parts at a right angle. For example, L-shaped brackets may be used as joints, or other types may be used. Essentially, the first side frame 110 and the second side frame 120 should be connected in such a way that they are fixed in a rectangular shape.

[0030] A duct mounting bracket, having a duct insertion hole 102 formed therein, is attached to the first side frame 110. A rod-shaped member 105 is attached to the first side frame 110 to secure the duct mounting bracket. The duct mounting bracket is supported by the rod-shaped members 111 and 105 in the vertical position and fixed to the first side frame 110.

[0031] In addition, the medical booth 100 has a first support member 130 provided to span the top of the front upper part of the first and second side frames 110 and 120. The medical booth 100 also has a second support member 140 provided to span the top of the rear upper part of the first and second side frames 110 and 120.

[0032] Furthermore, the medical booth 100 has a third support member 150 that spans the top of the rear lower part of the first and second side frames 110, 120.

[0033] The first support member 130 is connected so that two rod-shaped members 131 and 132 can bend downward by a joint 133. Similarly, the second support member 140 is connected so that two rod-shaped members 141 and 142 can bend downward by a joint 143.

[0034] The third support member 150 is formed by connecting two rod-shaped members 151 and 152 via a joint 153 so that they can bend forward (in the -Y direction).

[0035] Furthermore, the medical booth 100 has a rod-shaped connecting member 160 that connects the first support member 130 and the second support member 140. One end of the connecting member 160 is connected to the first support member 130 and the other end is connected to the second support member 140. In practice, the connecting member 160 is connected to the first support member 130 near the joint 133 of the first support member 130, and is connected to the second support member 140 near the joint 143 of the second support member 140. It is preferable that this connection position be as close as possible to the joints 133 and 143. Alternatively, this connection position may be at the location of the joints 133 and 143.

[0036] <3> Detachable auxiliary member and anti-bending member The medical booth 100 is provided with auxiliary members 171 to 176 that can be attached to and detached from the frame. Specifically, auxiliary members 171 and 172 are provided between the front rod-shaped members (which can also be called front frame) 113 and 123 of the first and second side frames 110 and 120 and the first support member 130.

[0037] Furthermore, auxiliary members 173 and 174 are provided between the rear rod-shaped members (which can also be called rear edge frames) 114 and 124 of the first and second side frames 110 and 120 and the second support member 140.

[0038] Furthermore, auxiliary members 175 and 176 are provided between the lower rod-shaped members (which can also be called lower frame members) 112 and 122 of the first and second side frames 110 and 120 and the third support member 150.

[0039] The auxiliary members 171 and 172 prevent the first support member 130 from bending at the joint 133, and maintain the first support member 130 in a straight position.

[0040] The auxiliary members 173 and 174 prevent the second support member 140 from bending at the joint 143, and maintain the second support member 140 in a straight position.

[0041] The auxiliary members 175 and 176 prevent the third support member 150 from bending at the joint 153, and maintain the third support member 150 in a straight position.

[0042] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the auxiliary members 171 (172-176). Since each of the auxiliary members 171-176 has a similar configuration, the configuration of auxiliary member 171 will be described here as a representative example.

[0043] The auxiliary member 171 has a rod-shaped body 170a. Engaging portions 170b1 and 170b2 are formed at both ends of the body 170a. The engaging portions 170b1 and 170b2 engage with the object to be engaged. For example, in the case of the auxiliary member 171, the objects to be engaged are the first support member 130 and the rod-shaped member 113, so the engaging portions 170b1 and 170b2 engage with the first support member 130 and the rod-shaped member 113, respectively.

[0044] Here, the thickness of the main body 170a of the auxiliary member 171 is approximately the same as that of the opposing frame member (first support member 130, rod-shaped member 113). Also, the engaging portions 170b1 and 170b2 are rail-shaped members that contact the opposing frame member for a certain length of time.

[0045] As a result, the auxiliary member 171 prevents the main body 170a from bending, and the engaging portions 170b1 and 170b2 from being damaged or detached from the mating frame member. Consequently, the auxiliary member 171 can prevent the mating member from bending in the folding direction.

[0046] Handles 170c1 and 170c2 are provided near the first and second engaging portions 170b1 and 170b2 on the main body 170a.

[0047] The main body 170a and the engaging parts 170b1 and 170b2 are divided into two in the width direction indicated by the arrow d0 in the figure, and the two divided members are connected by bolts (not shown) provided on the handles 170c1 and 170c2.

[0048] As a result, when the operator rotates the handles 170c1 and 170c2 clockwise, the two members move toward each other in the direction of arrow d0. On the other hand, when the operator rotates the handles 170c1 and 170c2 counterclockwise, the two members move toward each other in the direction of arrow d0.

[0049] The attachment and removal of auxiliary members 171 to 176 will be explained using Figure 4. Figure 4 is a perspective view showing auxiliary member 173 attached to the main frame.

[0050] First, the operator separates the two members of the auxiliary member 173 by operating the handles 170c1 and 170c2. In this separated state, the operator brings the engaging portions 170b1 and 170b2 of the auxiliary member 173 into contact with the rod-shaped members 141 and 114, respectively, as shown in Figure 4, and then rotates the handles 170c1 and 170c2 clockwise.

[0051] In this contact state, the engaging portions 170b1 and 170b2 are in a state where they are gripping the rail-shaped protrusions formed on the rod-shaped members 141 and 114, respectively.

[0052] In this state, when the operator rotates the handles 170c1 and 170c2 clockwise, the engaging parts 170b1 and 170b2 grip the rod-shaped members 141 and 114, respectively. As a result, the auxiliary member 173 is suspended in a state where it is firmly fixed between the rod-shaped members 141 and 114.

[0053] Conversely, when the operator rotates the handles 170c1 and 170c2 counterclockwise, the clamping force on the rod-shaped members 141 and 114 by the engaging parts 170b1 and 170b2 is eliminated, and the auxiliary member 173 can be removed from the rod-shaped members 141 and 114.

[0054] As shown in Figure 4, the assembly and disassembly of the frame of the medical booth 100 are performed by fastening and loosening bolts 180 provided at the frame's connecting parts using tools such as hex wrenches and screwdrivers.

[0055] Assembly using this tool is performed, for example, during the initial assembly of medical booth 100 or when reassembling a frame that has been disassembled. Disassembly using this tool is performed, for example, when it is necessary to store the booth in a size even smaller than its folded state, such as for long-term storage. The frequency of assembly and disassembly using this tool is low. Therefore, even though this assembly and disassembly may take some effort, it does not pose a significant burden to the worker.

[0056] On the other hand, the attachment and removal of auxiliary members 171-176 must be done each time the medical booth 100 is deployed and folded, which is done frequently.

[0057] In this embodiment, auxiliary members 171 to 176 can be easily attached and detached by operating handles 170c1 and 170c2, thereby reducing the effort required for frequently attached and detached auxiliary members 171 to 176.

[0058] In this embodiment, in addition to the auxiliary members 171 to 176, anti-bending members 191, 192, and 193 are provided to prevent bending at the joints 133, 143, and 153. The anti-bending members 191, 192, and 193 are each detachably provided in the region including the joints 133, 143, and 153.

[0059] Incidentally, as mentioned above, the inventors of the present invention intend to implement the medical booth 100 in various sizes. When the medical booth 100 is to be implemented in a small size, such as Type 1 or Type 2 described above, the weight of the vinyl sheet 101b is small and the torsional force of the frame body is also small, so it is thought that the auxiliary members 171 to 176 can prevent bending at the joints 133, 143, and 153.

[0060] In contrast, if the medical booth 100 were to be implemented in a larger size, such as the Type 3 or Type 4 described above, the weight of the vinyl sheet 101b would be greater, and the torsional force on the frame body would also be greater. Therefore, the auxiliary members 171 to 176 alone may not be able to reliably prevent bending at the joints 133, 143, and 153. Taking this into consideration, in this embodiment, in addition to the auxiliary members 171 to 176, anti-bending members 191, 192, and 193 are provided to prevent bending at the joints 133, 143, and 153.

[0061] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the anti-bending members 191 (192, 193). Since each of the anti-bending members 191 to 193 has a similar configuration, the configuration of anti-bending member 191 will be described here as a representative example.

[0062] The anti-bending member 191 has a rail-shaped engaging portion 190a. The engaging portion 190a is divided into two parts in the direction indicated by the arrow f0 in the figure, and the two divided members are connected by bolts (not shown) provided on the handles 190b1 and 190b2.

[0063] As a result, when the operator rotates the handles 190b1 and 190b2 clockwise, the two members move toward each other in the direction of arrow f0. On the other hand, when the operator rotates the handles 190b1 and 190b2 counterclockwise, the two members move toward each other in the direction of arrow f0.

[0064] The installation and removal of the anti-bending members 191 to 193 will be explained using Figure 6. Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the anti-bending member 191 attached to the main frame.

[0065] First, the operator separates (or releases) the two members of the engaging portion 190a by operating the handles 190b1 and 190b2. In this separated state, the operator brings the engaging portion 170a into contact with the two rod-shaped members 131 and 132 on both sides of the joint 133, as shown in Figure 6. Next, the operator rotates the handles 190b1 and 190b2 clockwise.

[0066] In this state, the engaging portion 190a grips the rail-shaped protrusions formed on the rod-shaped members 131 and 132. When the operator rotates the handles 190b1 and 190b2 clockwise in this state, the engaging portion 190a grips the rod-shaped members 131 and 132, respectively. As a result, the anti-bending member 191 is firmly fixed and suspended between the rod-shaped members 131 and 132.

[0067] In this way, the anti-bending member 191 can switch the state of the engaging portion 190a between an engaged state and a released state in response to the operator's operation of the handles 190b1 and 190b2. The anti-bending member 191 is detachably attached to the area including the joint 133 to prevent bending at the joint 133.

[0068] <4> Installation structure of partition (vinyl sheet 101) In this embodiment, the vinyl sheet 101, which serves as a partition, is attached to the frame by hook-and-loop fasteners. Specifically, as shown in Figure 7A, hook-and-loop fasteners 103 are attached to the outer surface of the frame, for example, by adhesive.

[0069] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7B, hook-and-loop fasteners 104 are also provided on the outer edge of the vinyl sheet 101a. The vinyl sheet 101a can be attached to the frame by pressing the hook-and-loop fasteners 104 of the vinyl sheet 101a against the hook-and-loop fasteners 103 of the frame.

[0070] Conversely, the vinyl sheet 101a can be removed from the frame by peeling the hook-and-loop fastener 104 of the vinyl sheet 101a off the hook-and-loop fastener 103 of the frame.

[0071] In Figure 7, as an example, the mounting structure of the vinyl sheet 101a on the front of the medical booth 100 is shown, but the vinyl sheets 101b, 101c, and 101d on the top, back, and sides are similarly configured to be attached and detached using hook-and-loop fasteners.

[0072] As can be seen from Figure 1, the vinyl sheet 101 of this embodiment is divided into a vinyl sheet 101a that surrounds the front, a vinyl sheet 101c that covers the left side, a vinyl sheet 101d that covers the right side, and a vinyl sheet 101d that covers the top and back, and each of the vinyl sheets 101a to 101d can be attached and removed independently.

[0073] This makes it possible for, for example, one worker to easily attach and detach the vinyl sheet 101.

[0074] In the medical booth 100, the vinyl sheet 101 needs to be removed not only when folding the frame for transport or storage, but also when disinfecting, washing, or replacing the vinyl sheet 101. Therefore, the vinyl sheet 101 is attached and removed frequently. In this embodiment, the vinyl sheet 101 is attached with hook-and-loop fasteners 103 and 104, and the vinyl sheet 101 is further divided into multiple pieces, thereby reducing the hassle of attaching and removing the vinyl sheet 101.

[0075] Incidentally, as can be seen from Figures 1 and 7B, the vinyl sheet 101a covering the front has a zipper 101a-1 running from the bottom edge upwards at the center in the left-right direction. When the zipper 101a-1 is opened, the vinyl sheet 101a is divided into left and right sections, allowing people to enter and exit the booth from those sections.

[0076] Furthermore, the height (Z-direction) of the vinyl sheets 101a to 101d is made longer than the height of the main frame so that the vinyl sheets 101a to 101d cover the bottom frame in a skirt-like manner.

[0077] <5> Foldable This section describes the folding of the frame. Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the frame in the process of being folded, and Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the frame in the fully folded state.

[0078] When folding the frame, the worker uses their feet to move the joint 153 of the support member 150 inward (-Y direction) of the medical booth 100, bending the support member 150, while using their hands to pull down the connecting member 160 downward (-Z direction). This allows the bottom and top sections to be folded, as shown in Figure 8. In conjunction with this folding operation, the width of the medical booth 100 in the X direction decreases.

[0079] When deploying the frame, the reverse is true: the worker uses their feet to move the joint 153 of the support member 150 outwards (+Y direction) of the medical booth 100, straightening the support member 150, while simultaneously using their hands to push the connecting member 160 upwards (+Z direction). In conjunction with this deployment movement, the width of the medical booth 100 in the X direction increases.

[0080] As a result, one worker can fold and unfold the medical booth 100. Of course, it may also be done by two or more workers.

[0081] Here, as a comparative example, we consider the case where the support member 150 is bent upward (+Z direction) at the joint 153 instead of forward (-Y direction).

[0082] When this configuration is adopted, the worker must grasp the joint 153 with their hand and pull it upward (in the +Z direction) when bending the support member 150. This is because there is no space below the support member 150 to insert a foot if the worker tries to pull it up with their foot.

[0083] Furthermore, considering that the height of the medical booth 100 is such that an adult can stand up inside (for example, about 2 meters), it is virtually impossible for one worker to grasp the connecting member 160 with one hand and the joint 153 with the other. Therefore, at least two workers are always required.

[0084] As described above, the medical booth 100 of this embodiment can be folded, transported, and unfolded by a single worker. Of course, depending on the size of the medical booth 100, two or more workers may be required. In practice, the medical booth 100 of this embodiment is the size of Type 1 described above, so one worker can fold, transport, and unfold the frame. However, for larger sizes such as Type 3 and Type 4 described above, two or more workers may be required. However, even if two or more workers are required, folding and unfolding can be done using the feet and hands, making the folding and unfolding work easy.

[0085] As can be seen from Figure 9, which shows the frame in a completely folded state, the medical booth 100 of this embodiment has a thickness equivalent to four frames when folded. Depending on the thickness of the frames, in this embodiment the folded thickness of the medical booth 100 is approximately 15 cm. The medical booth 100 of this embodiment eliminates unnecessary frames and can be folded to a very thin profile.

[0086] Therefore, as shown in Figure 10, workers can easily carry the medical booth 100 by hand. Furthermore, the medical booth 100 can be stored in narrow spaces such as warehouses, changing rooms, and break rooms.

[0087] <6> Robustness Here, the medical booth 100 of this embodiment will be described from the standpoint of robustness.

[0088] The main components of the frame, the rod-shaped members 111-114, 121-124, 131, 132, 141, 142, 151, 152 and the connecting member 160, are made of aluminum with reinforcing grooves formed in the longitudinal direction, making them lightweight yet strong in the bending direction.

[0089] Furthermore, the medical booth 100 has a structure in which the side frames 110 and 120 are fixed in a rectangular shape. In other words, the side frames 110 and 120 cannot be folded. Therefore, the strength of the sides of the medical booth 100 is very high.

[0090] The lower end of the legs of the medical booth 100 forms a U-shaped frame, excluding the entrance, with rod-shaped members 112, 122 and support member 150.

[0091] Furthermore, the support member 150 has a joint 153 and can bend forward, but bending is prevented by auxiliary members 175 and 176. Thus, the lower end of the leg body maintains its shape firmly by the U-shaped frame.

[0092] As a result, while it is foldable, the lower end of the legs does not twist, achieving high standing stability. This is advantageous when the medical booth 100 is installed in a place where it is exposed to wind, such as a gymnasium with open windows. It is also advantageous when the medical booth 100 is installed in places where medical personnel move around quickly, such as intensive care units (ICUs) and emergency rooms (ERs). This is because the medical booth 100 has high standing stability and is less likely to tip over even if a medical worker bumps into the frame. Furthermore, the medical booth 100 is also advantageous when applied to elderly care facilities. This is because, for example, even if an elderly person with weakened eyesight or mobility accidentally bumps into the frame, it has high standing stability and is less likely to tip over.

[0093] Since the connecting member 160 is provided so as to span the support members 130 and 140 near the joints 133 and 143, the bending movements of the support members 130 and 140 are synchronized, preventing only one of the support members 130 or 140 from bending.

[0094] As a result, deformation and damage to the ceiling frame can be suppressed. In addition, when folding, a large difference in the folding angle between support member 130 and support member 140 is prevented. Therefore, it is possible to prevent situations in which a large stress is placed on support member 130 and support member 140 due to a difference in the folding angle, resulting in damage to support member 130 or support member 140. The same applies when the frame is unfolded.

[0095] Thus, the medical booth 100 of this embodiment has high robustness both when installed and when the frame is folded or unfolded.

[0096] <7> summary As described above, the medical booth 100 of this embodiment comprises a first side frame 110 fixed in a rectangular shape, a second side frame 120 fixed in a rectangular shape and facing the first side frame 110, a first support member 130 provided to span the tops of the front upper parts of the first and second side frames 110 and 120, a second support member 140 provided to span the tops of the rear upper parts of the first and second side frames 110 and 120, and a third support member provided to span the tops of the rear lower parts of the first and second side frames 110 and 120. The structure comprises partitions (vinyl sheets 101a to 101d) that separate the internal space formed by the first and second side frames 110 and 120 and the first, second and third support members 130, 140 and 150 from the external space, wherein the first and second support members 130 and 140 are connected such that two rod-shaped members 131, 132, 141, and 142 can be bent downward by joints 133 and 143, respectively, and the third support member 150 is connected such that two rod-shaped members 151 and 152 can be bent forward by joint 153.

[0097] This makes it possible to create a medical booth that combines robustness and convenience. As a result, it is possible to create a medical booth that can be easily installed in various locations such as isolation rooms, ICUs, ERs, nursing homes, dialysis rooms, fever clinics, and school infirmaries, and that can yield advantageous results.

[0098] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the medical booth 100 has auxiliary members 171 and 172 provided separately and detachably from the front frame (rod-shaped members 113 and 123) of the first and second side frames 110 and 120 and the first support member 130 to maintain the first support member 130 in a straight position. Also, between the rear frame (rod-shaped members 114 and 124) of the first and second side frames 110 and 120 and the second support member 140, auxiliary members 173 and 174 are provided separately and detachably from the rear frame (rod-shaped members 114 and 124) and the second support member 140 to maintain the second support member 140 in a straight position.

[0099] This improves the torsional rigidity of the ceiling section, thus enhancing its robustness. Furthermore, since the auxiliary members 171-174 are provided separately from the main frame, robustness can be improved without complicating the main frame. In addition, since the auxiliary members 171-174 are detachable from the main frame, they do not get in the way of workers, for example, during transportation.

[0100] Furthermore, in the medical booth 100 of this embodiment, auxiliary members 175 and 176 are provided separately and detachably between the lower frame (rod-shaped members 112 and 122) of the first and second side frames 110 and 120 and the third support member 150, for the purpose of maintaining the third support member 150 in a straight position.

[0101] This improves the torsional rigidity of the base, thus enhancing its robustness. Furthermore, since the auxiliary members 175 and 176 are provided separately from the main frame, robustness can be improved without complicating the main frame. In addition, since the auxiliary members 175 and 176 are detachable from the main frame, they do not get in the way of workers, for example, during transportation.

[0102] Furthermore, the medical booth 100 of this embodiment further includes a rod-shaped connecting member 160 that connects the first support member 130 and the second support member 140.

[0103] As a result, the bending movements of the first support member 130 and the second support member 140 are synchronized, preventing only one of the support members from bending, and thus suppressing deformation and damage to the ceiling frame. In addition, the operator can easily fold and unfold the ceiling frame by manually operating the connecting member 160.

[0104] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the medical booth 100 has partitions made of transparent vinyl sheets 101a to 101d, which are attached to the main frame, including the first and second side frames 110 and 120, via hook-and-loop fasteners 103 and 104.

[0105] This allows patients inside the medical booth 100 and visitors such as family members outside the medical booth 100 to feel each other's touch and warmth when they touch hands, for example, through the transparent vinyl sheets 101a to 101d. Furthermore, since the vinyl sheets 101a to 101d are attached to the main frame via hook-and-loop fasteners 103 and 104, the vinyl sheets 101a to 101d can be easily attached and detached when assembling or folding the main frame, making assembly and folding easier.

[0106] The embodiments described above are merely examples of how the present invention can be implemented, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited by them. In other words, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from its gist or its main features.

[0107] In the above-described embodiment, the case in which the auxiliary members 171 to 176 have two handles 170c1 and 170c2 was mentioned, but it is not limited to this, and for example, one handle may be provided in the center of the longitudinal direction of the main body 170a, and the engagement state (i.e., clamping state) and the release state (i.e., separated state) may be switched with one handle. Furthermore, the operating part is not limited to a rotating handle, but may be a lever or the like. In short, the auxiliary member only needs to have an operating part that allows the state of the first and second engagement parts to be switched between an engaged state and a released state by the operator.

[0108] The above embodiment describes the case where vinyl sheets 101a to 101d are used as partitions, but it is not limited to this, and for example, acrylic sheets may be used as partitions. In this case, for example, grooves can be formed in the main frame into which the acrylic sheets can be inserted. When folding the main frame, at least the acrylic sheets on the ceiling and back should be removed.

[0109] Figure 11, which uses the same reference numerals as Figure 2 for corresponding parts, shows a medical booth 200 of another embodiment. In the medical booth 200, a light fixture 201 is attached to a connecting member 160. The light fixture 201 is, for example, an LED light. Preferably, the thickness of the light fixture 201 is less than or equal to the thickness of the connecting member 160. In this way, when the booth is folded and transported or stored with the light fixture 201 attached to the connecting member 160, the light fixture 201 is protected by the connecting member 160, thus suppressing damage to the light fixture 201.

[0110] Furthermore, since the connecting member 160 is made up of a single rod-shaped member without joints or other components, the lighting 201 can be stably attached, and the trouble of removing the lighting 201 each time the frame is folded is eliminated. In other words, if the member to which the lighting 201 is attached is a member that folds in conjunction with the folding operation of the frame, it would be necessary to remove the lighting 201 each time the frame is folded. However, with the configuration in Figure 11, it is not necessary to remove the lighting 201, thus reducing the effort required when folding the frame.

[0111] Figure 12, which uses the same reference numerals as Figure 2 to indicate corresponding parts, shows a medical booth 300 of another embodiment. The medical booth 300 has curtain rails 301 to 304. The curtain rails 301 to 304 are detachably attached to the first side frame 110 and the second side frame 120.

[0112] Specifically, curtain rail 301 is provided to suspend the upper parts of rod-shaped members 113 and 123, curtain rail 302 is provided to suspend the upper parts of rod-shaped members 113 and 114, curtain rail 303 is provided to suspend the upper parts of rod-shaped members 114 and 124, and curtain rail 304 is provided to suspend the upper parts of rod-shaped members 124 and 123. The mounting structure of curtain rails 301 to 304 to the frame body is not particularly limited, and various structures can be applied. However, curtain rails 301 and 303 need to be detachably attached to the frame body, taking into consideration the folding of the frame body.

[0113] Figure 13 shows the curtain 310 attached to the curtain rail. As shown, the medical booth 300 has a curtain 310, so patients inside the medical booth 300 can close the curtain 310 and not have to worry about being seen by people outside the booth. Considering that the medical booth 300 will be installed in various locations, this is very effective in protecting the privacy of patients inside the medical booth 300 and improving their comfort.

[0114] The curtain may be installed on the outside of the vinyl sheet 101, but it is more preferable to install it on the inside of the vinyl sheet 101. This is because, when installed on the inside of the vinyl sheet 101, patients or others inside the medical booth 300 can open and close the curtain without opening the vinyl sheet 101.

[0115] The medical booth 100 of the above-described embodiment may be used individually, or two or more may be used side by side, for example, as shown in Figure 14. [Industrial applicability]

[0116] The medical booth described herein offers advantages such as robustness and convenience, and is useful, for example, as an isolation room, ICU, ER, dialysis room, fever clinic, and school infirmary. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0117] 10 Air purifiers 11 Duct 100, 200, 300 medical booths 101 (101a~101d) Vinyl sheet 102 Duct insertion hole 103, 104 Velcro fasteners 110, 120 side frame 111-114, 121-124, 131, 132, 141, 142, 151, 152 Rod-shaped members 130, 140, 150 Support members 133, 143, 153 joints 160 Connecting Member 171-176 Auxiliary members 170a Main Unit 170b1, 170b2, 190a engaging part 170c1, 170c2, 190b1, 190b2 handlebars 180 volts 191-193 Bending prevention member 201 Lighting 301-304 Curtain rails 310 Curtains

Claims

1. A medical booth in which an air purifier is installed in the internal space, and the internal space is kept under negative pressure by the air purifier, A first side frame fixed in a rectangular shape, A rectangular shape is fixed, and a second side frame is located opposite the first side frame, A first support member is provided so as to span the top of the front upper part of the first and second side frames, A second support member is provided so as to span the top of the rear upper part of the first and second side frames, A third support member is provided so as to span the top of the rear lower part of the first and second side frames, A partition body separates the internal space formed based on the first and second side frames and the first, second and third support members from the external space. An exhaust section is formed in the partition body for exhausting the air discharged from the air purifier from the internal space, Equipped with, The first and second support members are each connected by a joint such that two rod-shaped members can be bent downwards. The third support member is formed by two rod-shaped members connected by a joint so that they can bend forward. Medical booth.

2. Between the front edge frames of the first and second side frames and the first support member, an auxiliary member for maintaining the first support member in a straight position is provided separately and detachably with respect to the front edge frames and the first support member. Between the rear edge frames of the first and second side frames and the second support member, an auxiliary member for maintaining the second support member in a straight position is provided separately and detachably from the rear edge frames and the second support member. A medical booth according to claim 1.

3. Furthermore, an auxiliary member for maintaining the third support member in a straight position is provided separately and detachably between the lower frame of the first and second side frames and the third support member. A medical booth according to claim 2.

4. In the region of each of the first, second, and third support members including the joint, a bending prevention member is detachably provided in the region including the joint to prevent bending at the joint. A medical booth according to claim 1 or 3.

5. The aforementioned auxiliary member is A rod-shaped body, The main body is formed at both ends and has first and second engaging portions that engage with their respective objects, An operating unit that allows the operator to switch the state of the first and second engaging parts between an engaged state and a released state, Equipped with, A medical booth according to claim 2 or 3.

6. The aforementioned anti-bending member is, Rail-shaped engaging portions suspended from the two rod-shaped members on both sides of the joint, An operating unit that allows the operator to switch the state of the engagement part between an engaged state and a released state, Equipped with, A medical booth according to claim 4.

7. The first support member and the second support member are further provided with a rod-shaped connecting member. A medical booth according to claim 1.

8. The aforementioned connecting member is The first support member is connected to the first support member at a position near the joint or at the position of the joint, and the second support member is connected to the second support member at a position near the joint or at the position of the joint, A medical booth according to claim 7.

9. The partition is a transparent vinyl sheet and is attached to the main frame, which includes the first and second side frames, via hook-and-loop fasteners. A medical booth according to claim 1.

10. The connecting member is equipped with a light fixture, A medical booth according to claim 7.

11. The connecting member is composed of a single rod-shaped member. A medical booth according to claim 10.

12. A curtain rail detachably attached to the first side frame and the second side frame, A curtain attached to the aforementioned curtain rail, To further enhance A medical booth according to claim 1.

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