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WO1999038471A1
WO1999038471A1 PCT/DE1999/000275 DE9900275W WO9938471A1 WO 1999038471 A1 WO1999038471 A1 WO 1999038471A1 DE 9900275 W DE9900275 W DE 9900275W WO 9938471 A1 WO9938471 A1 WO 9938471A1
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Gerd Helmecke
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/1013—Lifting of patients by
    • A61G7/1021—Inflatable cushions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/12—Separate seats or body supports
    • A47K3/122—Seats
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/1001—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto specially adapted for specific applications
    • A61G7/1003—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto specially adapted for specific applications mounted on or in combination with a bath-tub
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G2200/00—Information related to the kind of patient or his position
    • A61G2200/30—Specific positions of the patient
    • A61G2200/34—Specific positions of the patient sitting

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  • the invention relates to a collapsible, by filling with water lifting safety tubs eats with integrated water supply device and drain valve.
  • the invention has for its object to develop an inexpensive, mobile, usable in any wet room and above all operable without electric power, which brings the bathers back to a normal sitting position after finishing the bath, from which he can easily get up and leave the tub .
  • a foldable seat cushion made of a waterproof, skin-friendly and flexible material is provided with a water supply device and a drain valve.
  • the seat cushion is made of fiber-reinforced rubber.
  • An advantageous embodiment of the subject matter of the invention provides that the manufacture of the seat cushion consists of a PVC film.
  • An advantageous embodiment of the subject matter of the invention provides that the water supply device is provided with a shut-off valve and integrated pressure relief valve, so that the connection via a double valve to the water fitting of the tub is possible.
  • the pressure regulating valve in the water supply device can be dispensed with if the production material withstands a water pressure of up to 7 bar.
  • Figure 1 shows the safety tub cushion when filled.
  • Figure 2 shows the safety tub cushion in the unfilled state.
  • Figure 1 shows the safety tub cushion 1 when filled.
  • water inlet 2 is opened.
  • the water flowing into the safety tub cushion creates a water pressure there that fills the seat cushion and lifts the bathers into a normal sitting position.
  • the lower suction cups 3 ensure that the safety bath cushion is securely held in the bathtub.
  • the buttock shape 4 on the top guarantees a secure fit for the bather.
  • the safety tub cushion is emptied via the drain valve 5.
  • FIG. 2 shows the safety tub cushion 1 in the unfilled state.
  • the safety bath cushion is attached in the folded state using the suction cups 3 on the underside to the bottom of the bath. If necessary, the water supply device 2 is connected to the bath mixer, the water tap is opened and the safety bath cushion fills up. The bather sits securely on the top with a buttock shape 4. After the tub has been left, the safety tub cushion is emptied via the drain valve 5. -3-

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Abstract

The invention relates to a safety bathtub cushion which is made of a skin-friendly, water tight and flexible material and which can be filled with water via the integrated water inlet device. The volume of the safety bathtub cushion increases by filling the cushion with water, whereby the sitting surface of the cushion rises and permits the bather to effortlessly get out of the bathtub. The cushion is emptied by opening the integrated drain valve.

Description

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Sicherheits-WannenkissenSafety bath pillow

Die Erfindung betrifft ein in sich faltbares, durch Befüllung mit Wasser anhebendes Sicherheits-Wannen issen mit intergrierter Wasserzulaufvorrichtung und Ablaßventil.The invention relates to a collapsible, by filling with water lifting safety tubs eats with integrated water supply device and drain valve.

Alte und behinderte Menschen haben nach Beendigung eines Wannenbades nicht selten große Schwierigkeiten die Wanne zu verlassen. Der Grund dafür ist die Sitzhaltung mit ausgestreckten Beinen, welche ein Aufstehen aus der tiefen Sitzposition einer normalen Badewanne oft beschwerlich, nicht selten sogar unmöglich macht. Abhilfe versprechen motorbetriebene Aufstehhilfen. Dies haben jedoch den Nachteil, daß sie nachträglich durch entsprechend autorisierte Fachhändler eingebaut werden müssen. Sie werden fest installiert und sind somit nicht mobil. Schließlich stellen sie, da zwingend eine Stromversorgung zum Betrieb erforderlich ist, gerade in sogenannten Naßräumen ein erhebliches Gefährdungspotential dar.Elderly and disabled people often have great difficulty leaving the bath after completing a bath. The reason for this is the sitting posture with legs stretched out, which makes getting up from the deep sitting position of a normal bathtub often difficult, not infrequently even impossible. Remedies promise motorized stand-up aids. However, this has the disadvantage that they have to be installed subsequently by appropriately authorized specialist dealers. They are installed permanently and are therefore not mobile. Finally, since a power supply is essential for operation, they represent a considerable risk potential, especially in so-called wet rooms.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine kostengünstige, mobile, in jedem Naßraum verwendbare und vor allem ohne elektrischen Strom betreibbare Aufstehhilfe zu entwickeln, die nach Beendigung des Bades den Badenden in eine normale Sitzposition zurückbringt, aus der er mühelos aufstehen und die Wanne verlassen kann.The invention has for its object to develop an inexpensive, mobile, usable in any wet room and above all operable without electric power, which brings the bathers back to a normal sitting position after finishing the bath, from which he can easily get up and leave the tub .

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß ein in sich faltbares Sitzkissen aus einem wasserdichten, hautfreundlichen und flexiblen Material mit einer Wasserzulaufvorrichtung und einem Ablaßventil versehen wird.This object is achieved in that a foldable seat cushion made of a waterproof, skin-friendly and flexible material is provided with a water supply device and a drain valve.

Gemäß einer besonderen Ausführungsform des Erfindungsgegenstandes ist das Sitzkissen aus faserverstärktem Gummi gefertigt.According to a special embodiment of the subject matter of the invention, the seat cushion is made of fiber-reinforced rubber.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausbildung des Erfindungsgegenstandes sieht vor, daß die Fertigung des Sitzkissens aus einer PVC-Folie besteht.An advantageous embodiment of the subject matter of the invention provides that the manufacture of the seat cushion consists of a PVC film.

Außerdem wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, die Unterseite des Sitzkissens an allen Ecken mit Saugnäpfen zur rutschsicheren Befestigung zu versehen. -2-It is also proposed according to the invention to provide the underside of the seat cushion at all corners with suction cups for non-slip attachment. -2-

Eine vorteilhafte Ausbildung des Erfindungsgegenstandes sieht vor, daß die Wasserzulaufvorrichtung mit einem Absperrventil und integriertem Überdruckventil versehen ist, so daß der Anschluß über ein Doppelventil an der Wasserarmatur der Wanne möglich ist. Auf das Druckregulierungsventil in der Wasserzulaufvorrichtung kann verzichtet werden, wenn das Fertigungsmaterial einem Wasserdruck von bis zu 7 bar standhält.An advantageous embodiment of the subject matter of the invention provides that the water supply device is provided with a shut-off valve and integrated pressure relief valve, so that the connection via a double valve to the water fitting of the tub is possible. The pressure regulating valve in the water supply device can be dispensed with if the production material withstands a water pressure of up to 7 bar.

Weitere Einzelheiten der Erfindung werden in der Zeichnung anhand von schematisch dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen beschrieben.Further details of the invention are described in the drawing using schematically illustrated exemplary embodiments.

Hierbei zeigt:Here shows:

Figur 1 das Sicherheits-Wannenkissen in gefülltem Zustand.Figure 1 shows the safety tub cushion when filled.

Figur 2 das Sicherheits-Wannenkissen in ungefülltem Zustand.Figure 2 shows the safety tub cushion in the unfilled state.

Figur 1 zeigt das Sicherheits-Wannenkissen 1 in gefülltem Zustand. Nach Beendigung des Bades wird der Wasserzulauf 2 geöffnet. Durch das in das Sicherheits-Wannenkissen fließende Wasser entsteht dort ein Wasserdruck, der das Sitzkissen füllt und den Badenden in eine normale Sitzposition anhebt. Die unteren Saugnäpfe 3 sorgen für einen sicheren Halt des Sicherheits-Wannenkissen in der Badewanne. Die Gesäßausformung 4 auf der Oberseite garantiert sicheren Sitz des Badenden. Die Entleerung des Sicherheits- Wannenkissen erfolgt über das Ablaßventil 5.Figure 1 shows the safety tub cushion 1 when filled. At the end of the bath, water inlet 2 is opened. The water flowing into the safety tub cushion creates a water pressure there that fills the seat cushion and lifts the bathers into a normal sitting position. The lower suction cups 3 ensure that the safety bath cushion is securely held in the bathtub. The buttock shape 4 on the top guarantees a secure fit for the bather. The safety tub cushion is emptied via the drain valve 5.

Figur 2 zeigt das Sicherheits-Wannenkissen 1 in ungefülltem Zustand. Vor dem Bad wird das Sicherheits-Wannenkissen in gefaltetem Zustand anhand der Saugnäpfe 3 an der Unterseite am Boden der Wanne befestigt. Bei Bedarf wird die Wasserzulaufvorrichtung 2 an die Wannenarmatur angeschlossen, der Wasserhahn geöffnet und das Sicherheits- Wannenkissen füllt sich. Der Badende sitzt hierbei sicher auf der Oberseite mit Gesäßausformung 4. Nachdem die Wanne verlassen wurde, wird das Sicherheits- Wannenkissen über das Ablaßventil 5 entleert. -3-Figure 2 shows the safety tub cushion 1 in the unfilled state. Before the bath, the safety bath cushion is attached in the folded state using the suction cups 3 on the underside to the bottom of the bath. If necessary, the water supply device 2 is connected to the bath mixer, the water tap is opened and the safety bath cushion fills up. The bather sits securely on the top with a buttock shape 4. After the tub has been left, the safety tub cushion is emptied via the drain valve 5. -3-

BezugszeichenlisteReference list

1. Sicherheits-Wannenkissen1. Safety bath cushion

2. Wasserzulaufvorrichtung2. Water supply device

3. Saugnäpfe3. Suction cups

4. Gesäßausformung4. Buttocks shape

5. Ablaßventil 5. Drain valve

Claims

-4-Patentansprüche -4 claims 1. Durch Befüllung mit Wasser sich anhebendes, in sich faltbares Sicherheits- Wannenkissen mit integrierter Wasserzulaufvorrichtung und Ablaßventil, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Außenhülle aus wasserdichtem, hautfreundlichem und flexiblem Material besteht.1. By filling with water lifting, foldable safety tub cushion with integrated water inlet device and drain valve, characterized in that the outer shell consists of waterproof, skin-friendly and flexible material. 2. Sicherheits-Wannenkissen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es aus PVC-Folie gefertigt ist.2. Safety bath cushion according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of PVC film. 3. Sicherheits-Wannenkissen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es aus faserverstärktem Gummi gefertigt ist.3. Safety bath cushion according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of fiber-reinforced rubber. 4. Sicherheits-Wannenkissen nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Unterseite an allen Ecken mit Saugnäpfen versehen ist.4. Safety bath cushion according to one or more of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the underside is provided with suction cups at all corners. 5. Sicherheits-Wannenkissen nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Sitzfläche der Oberseite eine Gesäßausformung aufweist.5. Safety bath cushion according to one or more of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the seat surface of the top has a buttock shape. 6. Sicherheits-Wannenkissen nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Wasserzulaufvorrichtung mit einem Absperrventil versehen ist.6. Safety bath cushion according to one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the water supply device is provided with a shut-off valve. 7. Sicherheits-Wannenkissen nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Wasserzulaufvorrichtung mit einem integrierten Überdruckventil versehen ist. 7. Safety tub cushion according to one or more of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the water supply device is provided with an integrated pressure relief valve.
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DE2355582A1 (en) * 1973-11-07 1975-05-15 Erwin Damrau Bathing bench for handicapped persons - can be hydraulically raised or lowered by mains water pressure
GB2058219A (en) * 1979-08-03 1981-04-08 Tidey N W Lifting Apparatus
DE3029572A1 (en) * 1980-08-05 1982-03-25 Hellmuth 1000 Berlin Butenuth Bath lift for elderly and infirm - is watertight cushion inflated by water pressure to required height
WO1982003002A1 (en) * 1981-03-09 1982-09-16 Harry H Herman Jr Improved bathtub cushion lift assembly
EP0266560A1 (en) * 1986-10-03 1988-05-11 Halcyon Projects (Proprietary) Limited Bath seat

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DE2355582A1 (en) * 1973-11-07 1975-05-15 Erwin Damrau Bathing bench for handicapped persons - can be hydraulically raised or lowered by mains water pressure
GB2058219A (en) * 1979-08-03 1981-04-08 Tidey N W Lifting Apparatus
DE3029572A1 (en) * 1980-08-05 1982-03-25 Hellmuth 1000 Berlin Butenuth Bath lift for elderly and infirm - is watertight cushion inflated by water pressure to required height
WO1982003002A1 (en) * 1981-03-09 1982-09-16 Harry H Herman Jr Improved bathtub cushion lift assembly
EP0266560A1 (en) * 1986-10-03 1988-05-11 Halcyon Projects (Proprietary) Limited Bath seat

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