DE2348349A1 - BATHTUB - Google Patents

Description

45 Osnabrück _{t 2} k. September 1973

IvlDSERSTRASSE 2O / 24 L / TIl

Olle Blomqvist Rehab Prpdukter AR

0 1 from Petri ga tan 10

100 51 STOCKHOLM 28, Sweden

bathtub

The invention relates to a bathtub, which from a lower entry position to a higher bathing position by a substantially horizontal axis is pivotable transversely to the longitudinal direction of the bathtub and two by a division from each other has separate areas, one of which is a seat and back area and the other a foot area, which is bounded at its upper end by an edge with a substantially U-shaped plan.

Tilting and swiveling bathtubs come in various designs known. The DT-PS 450 128 shows a bathtub with two essentially parallelepipedic, one-piece areas, the bottoms of which are at an obtuse angle to one another are arranged, wherein the bathtub is pivotable in its one area on a pair of mutually parallel pivot arms is fixed in such a way that this area is simultaneously

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with the displacement of the bathtub in the longitudinal direction when swiveling upwards the swivel arms are pivoted upwards and the other area is pivoted downwards. In this known bathtub is thus the swivel axis is not fixed, but movable. The one

The area of the bathtub in which the barrows are stored a foot, seat and back area, while the other area is a head area (in relation to the bathing person). The seating area is not raised here, but rather forms part of the bathtub base in a conventional manner.

Another example of a swivel bathtub is shown in SW-PS 330 762, which makes a bathtub more "conventional" in shape Has object, in so far as the bathtub as a combination of a parallelepiped and an adjacent rectangular prism can be viewed. Here, the bathtub can be pivoted about a fixed axis, which is at a relatively high level Is arranged level and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the bathtub. The advantage of this known arrangement is there in that the longest edge of the bathtub is at a low level when the bathtub is turned down so that the entry and exit are easy to manage, and that the bathtub is up in a relatively high bathing position can be swiveled, which affects the work of the bathing staff when bathing disabled people who cannot take a bath without assistance, relieved. This well-known bathtub also does not have a seating area that is raised above the bathtub floor, but you The seating area forms part of the floor of the actual bathroom

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tub, as is the case with the well-known bathtub mentioned at the beginning the case is.

Furthermore, a bathtub is known (FR-PS 662 706), the contour of which in longitudinal section is similar to that of an armchair. This bathtub thus has a seating area that rises above the bathtub floor and continues into a sloping back area. The bathtub is very high so that it is easy to get in and out are very difficult to accomplish. For this reason • it is for the immobile and physically handicapped people totally unsuitable. Furthermore, this bathtub cannot be swiveled. In addition, a large amount of water is aggravated for each bath the shape and height of the bathtub required what the use the bathtub made uneconomical.

The invention aims to create a bathtub that combines the advantages of the known bathtubs described above, without showing their disadvantages.

The invention is based on the object of providing a rotatable or swiveling bathtub with the possibility of effortlessly To create entry and exit even for immobile or disabled people who are in a bathing position on one level can be pivoted, which is convenient and for the bathing staff in the case of people who cannot take a bath without assistance makes work easier ..

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Starting from a bathtub of the type specified at the outset, this is achieved according to the invention in that the seating area in the entry position of the bathtub as well as its pivot axis are arranged at least approximately as high as the U-shaped edge which are in the bathing position at a higher level than the 'sitting' area lies, which, together with a wall associated with the foot area, has a convex view from the inside of the bathtub Forms area whose vertex forming the division is in the bathing position at a lower level than the whole Opening edge of the bathtub, so that bath water from the foot area into the seat and back area when the bathtub is tilted can flow into the bathing position.

The construction of the bathtub according to the invention offers the bathing person a very comfortable position or posture in the bathtub. Furthermore, a minimal amount of water, which is nevertheless for a real bath is sufficient to be filled beforehand so that the bath is ready when z. B. transported a patient there for bathing will.

Further features and advantages of the subject matter of the invention result emerge from the claims and the following description in conjunction with the drawing in which several exemplary embodiments are illustrated schematically. In the drawing show:

Fig. 1 side views of a first embodiment of a and 2

Bathtub according to the invention in entry or

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Fig. 3 is a side view of a second embodiment with entry position shown in full lines and shown in dashed lines Bathing position;

Pig. ί | a side view of a modified embodiment of the bathtub according to Figures 1 and 2 in the entry position;

Fig. 5 is a side view of a further embodiment

also in one-off position; and

Fig. 6. a further embodiment in side views and FIG

corresponding to FIGS. 1 and 2.

Known details such as lines, fittings, etc. are not shown in the drawing.

Fig. I shows a bathtub with edges or upper edges 1 and 2, a back area 3, a seat area 4, a foot or floor area 5 with short sides 6 and 7 and an outlet 8. By means of a leg or attachment 9, the bathtub can be rotated or rotated. mounted pivotably on an axis 10 in the frame 11, 12 with feet 13. The piston rod of the plunger of a water-powered hydraulic working cylinder 1 * 1 is at 15 in one approach or Leg 16 of the bathtub is pivotably mounted, while the bottom of the cylinder IM is hinged to the frame 11, 12 at 17. at 22 an overflow is provided. A removable support frame 18 is partly from the seat area 4 and partly from the upper edge of the foot area by means of hooks 19 or the like. A bath seat 20 with castors 21 is carried by the support frame 18 and can

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be pushed over the seat area 4. In the position shown the person climbs into the bathtub on the floor 5 of the foot area, sits down on the seat area 4 and rises afterwards the bathroom comfortably from the seating area and rises from the floor 5 of the bathtub. On the other hand, the person, e.g. B. a wheelchair user, with the help of the support frame 18 and the seat 20,21 sit on the seat 20 and rest on this on the seat area Slide 4 where the seat remains during the bath (Pig. 2). The bathing person then has a comfortable sitting position Washing (foot bath) or showering. The rising sides 1 serve as a splash guard and are also used as supports when changing over to and from the seating area 4 and to get in and out via the sides 2 advantageous. According to the illustration in Fig. 1 can the bathtub in this position is prefilled with bath water in the foot area or shower area 5, 6, 7 approximately up to the height of the seat area 4 will.

Fig. 2 shows the same arrangement, but in which the bathtub 1 etc. is swiveled up into the bathing position. The actuator this is preferably provided near the upper edge 1. When the bathtub is swiveled up, water flows from the foot area or shower area 5,6,7 in the seat area 4 or back area 3, so that the bathing person who with the Letter sequence H-R-S-B-F for head, back, buttocks, bedre and Feet is designated, is essentially covered with water. The bathing position shown is comfortable and switches the known The disadvantage is that the bathing person is too deep in the bathtub

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slips. The illustrated height of the bathtub edge 1 of about 85 c above the floor is convenient for bathing staff.

Fig. 3 shows a modified embodiment which is intended in particular for people with joint stiffness. The bathtub labeled IA, 2A, 3 * * ' ¹ IAj 5 j 6a, 7 is shown in full line * in its lowered entry position and in dashed lines in its bathing position. In this case, the piston of the working cylinder 1 * 1 is expediently double-acting. The bathtub can be pivoted on the axis 10 in the frame 11, 12. To make it easier to get into and out of the floor 5, the edge 2A is arranged at a significantly lower height above the floor than in the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1. The shower area or foot area 5, 6A, 7, on the other hand, has a larger area so that the required amount of bath water can be filled there before the bath. The mutual angular position of the parts R, S, B, F of the bathing person remains unchanged regardless of the swivel position of the bathtub.

Fig. M shows a variant compared to FIGS. 1 and 2 embodiment form, in which the edges or edges 1 and 2 of the bathtub lie in one and the same plane, whereby the upper edge 7A of the foot area 7 is at a significantly lower height above the floor than in the case of the embodiment of FIG. This makes it easier to get into and out of the bathtub, but the amount of water that is filled in before the bath can be limited to level VN-I. A detachable one

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Auxiliary part 23 is therefore with its lower side edges 2k and the Bodonlcante its rear side 26 in sealing engagement with the. Edges 2 and 7A of the bathtub, the sealing elements not being shown. A connecting member 27 cooperates with the edge 7A, while fastening or locking elements 28 * cooperate with the edges 2. Thanks to this auxiliary part, the water level can be raised to the level VN-2. The auxiliary or Supplementary part, the upper edges of which are denoted by 25, can either be brought into place beforehand or, after the bathing person has climbed the bathtub, attached and removed before leaving the bathtub. Thanks to this supplementary part, the bathtub can be set up for a shower room and an ordinary bathroom as well as according to the different mobility of the bathing people. It should be noted that normal (tub) baths can be taken without using the auxiliary or supplementary part 23 by refilling bath water with the bath in the bathing position according to FIG beneficial and desirable.

Fig. 5 are used in which the same reference numerals as in FIGS. 3 and ¹ J for designating like or similar parts, shows a similar auxiliary device of a further .Ausführungsform a bathtub (similar to Fig. 3). With the supplementary part 23 etc. removed from the upper edge 2A, the person using the bathtub can reach the floor 5 without any lifting of the legs.

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The embodiment according to the Pig. 6 and 7, in the same reference numerals as in FIGS. 1 and 2 to denote the same or corresponding parts have been used differs before the embodiments described above primarily in that the approaches 9 or the like, with which the bathtub in the Rah- * ' Menteil 11 is suspended, have the number two and are arranged on the two long sides of the bathtub near the upper edge 1 are. Furthermore, the extension 16, to which the free end 15 of the piston rod is articulated, is on the side 6 of the foot part 5 to 7 instead of the seat area 4.

It is understood that those described above and in the drawing illustrated embodiments of the invention only as the Subject of the invention are non-limiting exemplary embodiments, which in their details in various ways can be modified within the scope of the invention. In particular, new embodiments, which are also by the following claims are encompassed by suitable combinations of details can be provided from various of the embodiments described above.

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Claims (1)

Patent claims: 1. / Bathtub that goes from a lower step-in position to a higher bathing position around an essentially horizontal axis is pivotable transversely to the longitudinal direction of the bathtub and has two areas separated from one another by a division, of one of which is a sit and back area and the other is a foot area with an edge at its upper end is limited essentially U-shaped plan, characterized in that the seat area (4, 4A) in the entry position the bathtub as well as its pivot axis (10) at least approximately as high as the U-shaped edge (z. B. 2, 2A) that are in the bathing position at a higher level than the seating area which, together with a wall associated with the foot area (5 to 7), is seen from the inside of the bathtub forms a convex area, the apex of which, in the bathing position, which forms the division, is at a lower level than the whole Opening edge of the bathtub, so that bath water from the foot area in the seat and back area (4, 4A, 3) when Tilting the bathtub into the bathing position can flow. 2. Bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that the U-shaped edge (z. B. 2, 2A) and the seat area (4, 4A) are arranged in the entry position of the bathtub approximately in a common, substantially horizontal plane. 3. Bathtub according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that on the U-shaped edge (e.g. 2, 2A) a "removable seat (20) 4098U / 0503 -is attachable. JJ. ' Bathtub according to claim 3> characterized in that "the site is designed as a roller seat (20, 21), which or on mutually parallel rails. The like. Can be moved from the U-shaped edge (e.g. 2, 2A) essentially to the end of the seat area facing away from the U-shaped edge (4) extend. 5. Bathtub according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that that the U-shaped edge (z. B. 2, 2A) is raised in the bathing position to such a level that at least the. Half of the inner volume of the foot area (5, 6, 7) is arranged higher than the division. 6. Bathtub according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that that the U-shaped edge of a detachable auxiliary device (23 to 28) is assigned to the upper part of the Foot area (5, 6, 7) forms and can be connected to it in a substantially watertight manner. 7. Bathtub according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that that the pivot axis (10) of the bathtub at a higher level than the seating area (4) in both entry and exit areas is also arranged in the bathing position. 40981 4/0503