ES1247330U - Protective tool - Google Patents

Abstract

Protective tool for a toilet (2), formed by at least one side (1) substantially parallel to the direction of the toilet (2), characterized in that it comprises a transverse bar (4) hinged to the free end of one side (1) and a fixation (5) on the opposite end of the bar (4) to hold it horizontally. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Useful protector

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a useful protector for bathrooms in nursing homes, in bathrooms for the disabled, etc.

It is applicable in the field of medicine, geriatrics and manufacturing equipment adapted to disabilities.

STATE OF THE ART

In places of leisure, there is often an obligation to have toilets adapted for the disabled, mainly people in wheelchairs. These seats have sides formed by metal profiles that serve to support the user and can be placed in the toilet.

In some cases, the user has even more mobility problems, due to their age, illness or other reason. In that case, the user needs a control of the position that prevents his fall towards the sides, as it is already known, but also towards the front.

However, no technical solution is known in the state of the art. The assistant has to be placed in front of the user to support him, so he needs a second assistant for hygiene tasks or to bring any necessary material closer.

The applicant is not aware of any solution similar to the invention.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a protective tool according to the claims. Their different embodiments solve the problems of the state of the art.

The protector is a useful technical means used in Ios baths nursing homes, bathrooms and disabled to eliminate falls forward or sideways, when older people make use of the toilet.

Thus, the useful protector is intended for a toilet. The tool consists of at least one side that is substantially parallel to the direction of the toilet, which we will consider longitudinal. Furthermore, it comprises a cross bar hinged to the free end of a side. It also includes a fixing on the opposite end of the bar to hold it horizontally. This fixture can be on a second side, parallel to the first, on the opposite side of the toilet, or on a wall.

The articulation can be done, for example, by ensuring that the bar is fixed to a turning axis, removably attached to the corresponding side.

All sides of the tool and bar are preferably padded, and more preferably with waterproof padding.

To facilitate cleaning or access of medical personnel to the user, it is possible to make one side, or both, folding.

Other variants will be described in the rest of the specification.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figure is included.

Figure 1: perspective view of an example of a protective tool applied to a toilet, in the position of use.

Figure 2: perspective view of the example of a tool applied to a toilet, in the open position.

Figure 3: perspective view of the example of a tool applied to a toilet, with the bar removed.

MODES OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

In the following, an embodiment of the invention is briefly described, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

The embodiment shown in the figures comprises one or two sides (1), depending on whether there is a wall next to the toilet (2). The sides (1) are substantially parallel to the direction of the toilet (2). On one side (1) there is an axis (3) of a bar (4) while on the other side (2) or on the wall, where appropriate, a fixation (5) is provided for the bar (4) . In the figures, the fixation (5) is a projection with a neck at the free end of one side (1), leaving a slot (5 ') at the free end of the bar (4) for its insertion.

The bar (4) rotates in the plane perpendicular to the sides (1), between a position in which it is vertical (figure 2), leaving access to the toilet (2) free and a position crossed where it prevents passage and , more advantageously, it prevents the frontal fall of a user of the toilet (2) (figure 1).

The bar (4) and the sides (1) are preferably padded, to protect the user from accidental blows. That padding will be waterproof to facilitate cleaning.

The bar (4) is preferably removable. For example, the axis (3) can be made integral with the bar (4) and arranged in a longitudinal hole (6) on the corresponding side (1). In this way the shaft (3) is removable, and with it the bar (4). In figure 3 it is seen how the bar (4) can be hung from a side (1), outside the user's exit.

The sides (1) can also be folded down, so that they can be pushed aside when cleaning the toilet (2) is necessary. They can be folded to one side, which is safer but requires a lot of space, or up.

Claims (1)

1- Protective tool for a toilet (2), formed by at least one side (1) substantially parallel to the direction of the toilet (2), characterized in that it comprises a transverse bar (4) hinged to the free end of one side ( 1) and a fixation (5) on the opposite end of the bar (4) to hold it horizontally. 2- Protective tool, according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixing (5) is on a second side (1) parallel to the first one on the opposite side of the toilet (2). 3- Protective tool, according to claim 1, characterized in that the bar (4) is fixed to a removable pivot axis (3) from the side (1). 4- Protective tool, according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the sides (1) and the bar (4) are padded. 5- Protective tool, according to claim 4, characterized in that the padding is waterproof. 6- Protective tool, according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one side (1) is hinged.