JP2000175951A - Auxiliary device for caring - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce a burden on a caring person. SOLUTION: Frame members 2 and 3 have curve-formed corner parts 21 and 31 and a leg supporting part 4 supporting the legs of a person to be cared. Thus, it is possible to lift the legs to around the buttocks of the person to be cared only by standing edge parts 22 and 32 on one of sides of the parts 21 and 31 of these members 2 and 3 through the use of the leverage principle. Consequently, force a caring person requires for exchanging a diaper, etc., is much reduced compared with a case of exchanging it with the hands of his/her own.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an assisting device for nursing care, and more particularly to an assisting device for nursing care used in excrement disposal such as changing diapers of a cared person.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in the care of a bedridden sick or elderly person (cared person), when performing excrement disposal such as changing diapers, the caregiver lifts the cared person's leg with his / her own hand. This is usually done.

[0003]

However, the caregiver needs considerable physical strength just to lift the legs of the cared person. In addition, when changing diapers, care must be taken while supporting the cared person with their legs raised, making it extremely difficult for the carer to work alone. Need. On the other hand, when one takes care of a person alone due to a shortage of manpower, the work becomes extremely hard work. In particular, considering the care situation in hospitals, facilities, and the like in recent years, the number of caregivers has decreased, and cases in which elderly people have become caregivers have become remarkable. It was desired.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and it is possible for a caregiver to easily perform care such as changing diapers, and to reduce the burden on the caregiver as compared with the related art. It is an object to provide an auxiliary device.

[0005]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a nursing assisting device according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the corners are formed to be curved, and are disposed substantially parallel to each other. A pair of substantially L-shaped frame members, and a leg support portion that is provided to bridge between appropriate portions of the frame members on opposite sides of one side of the corner portion and that supports the care receiver's leg. And the following. According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the nursing assisting device according to the first aspect, wherein each of the frame members is operated from a state in which one side is turned down to a standing state at a corner portion of each frame member. In this case, a fall prevention member is provided to prevent the body from falling in the opposite direction. The nursing aid according to the third aspect of the present invention is the nursing aid according to the first or second aspect, wherein the handle portion is stretched between the ends of one side of each of the frame members. Is provided. The nursing aid according to claim 4 of the present invention is the nursing aid according to claim 3,
The handle portion is provided so as to be capable of adjusting a joining position with respect to one side of each of the frame members. According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the nursing assisting device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the other side of the frame member sandwiching a corner portion has the other side. It is characterized by being provided to be able to expand and contract. The nursing aid according to claim 6 is the nursing aid according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The crossover position of the leg supporting portion with respect to one side of each of the frame members is adjustable.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail based on embodiments shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a nursing assisting device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The nursing assisting device 1 has two pairs of frame members 2 and 3 and the frame members 2 and 3. And a leg supporting portion 4 spanned therebetween.

Each of the frame members 2 and 3 is formed of a pipe material formed to be substantially L-shaped when viewed from the side. However, even if it is substantially L-shaped, each corner 2
1 and 31 are bent so as to be curved. Further, the corner portions 21 and 3 in each of the frame members 2 and 3 are provided.
1 on one side 22, 32 and the other side 2
Each of the reference numerals 3 and 33 is formed substantially linearly in the present embodiment. However, as described later, one side 2
In order to facilitate the work of erecting the upright portions 2 and 32 (see FIGS. 5 and 6), the side portions 23 and 33 on the other side are slightly curved so that the central portion bulges downward in FIG. It can also be in the shape of a curve.

The relationship between the lengths of the sides 22 and 32 on one side of the corners 21 and 31 and the sides 23 and 33 on the other side is not limited.
Since the sides 22 and 32 on one side are erected around the center 31, the side on which the caregiver applies force has a length from the end to the corners 21 and 31 according to the principle of leverage. Is preferably formed to be not less than a predetermined value. In erecting one of the sides 22 and 32, means for pushing down the other sides 23 and 33 which are in an upright state when the one side 22, 32 is in a flat state is used. Although adoption is possible, it is preferable to adopt a means in which the caregiver lifts the sides 22 and 32 on one side as in the present embodiment in consideration of ease of handling. Therefore, in this case, in consideration of the ease of lifting, after the sides 22 and 32 on one side have a predetermined length or more, and after the sides 22 and 32 on one side are lifted halfway (FIG. 5). When the one side 22, 32 is further rotated in the upright direction so that the buttocks of the care receiver float (see FIG. 6), the ends of the other side 23, 33 are set. Part 2
3a and 33a are fulcrums, so that the other side 23, 3a
If 3 is too long, it is difficult to operate. Therefore, it is preferable that the other side parts 23 and 33 are shorter than the one side parts 22 and 32. In addition, the end 23 of the other side 23, 33
Non-slip stopper members 24 and 34 made of a synthetic resin, rubber, or the like are provided at the reference numerals a and 33a.

The leg supporting portion 4 is made of a straight tubular pipe material. After the above-mentioned frame members 2 and 3 are arranged substantially parallel to each other and opposed to each other, the leg supporting portions 4 are bridged between the side portions 22 and 32 on one side. It is arranged. The length of the leg support 4, that is,
The facing interval between the frame members 2 and 3 is set to be slightly wider than the torso's torso width. The position of the leg supporting portion 4 on the one side 22 or 32 is appropriately selected depending on which part of the leg of the cared person is supported. It is preferable to provide it at a position where the inside of the knee of the care-receiver abuts so as not to apply a strong posture.
Also, according to the length of the care receiver's leg, one side 2
It is preferable that the arrangement positions of 2, 32 can be adjusted in an appropriate range.

The frame members 2 and 3 of the leg support 4
The means for engaging with and the means for adjusting the disposition position are not limited. In the present embodiment, insertion pieces (not shown) are provided at both ends of the leg support portion 4, and are inserted into insertion holes 22 b formed on one side 22, 32 of the frame members 2, 3. , 32b to provide the leg support 5. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the insertion holes 22b, 32b
Are formed at different positions, and the disposition position of the leg support portion 4 can be adjusted only by changing the insertion position of the insertion piece of the leg support portion 4.

The leg supporting portion 4 is provided with a covering material 41 made of synthetic resin such as urethane, natural rubber or synthetic rubber such as silicone rubber for slip prevention or cushioning when the leg of the care receiver is placed. It is preferred to coat with. In this case, it is more preferable to use the covering material 41 having a shape in which the central portion 41a is raised in a mountain shape in order to place both legs of the care-receiver at a certain interval.

Here, the nursing aid 1 according to the present embodiment, which includes the frame members 2 and 3 and the leg support 4, can be used as it is, but the frame members 2 and 3 can be used as they are. Only the leg support 4 keeps the space therebetween. Therefore, the frame members 2 and 3 are more reliably
In order to maintain the space between the two sides and to easily perform the operation of lifting the sides 22 and 32 on one side of the frame members 2 and 3, each end 2 of the sides 22 and 32 on the one side is used.
It is preferable to provide the handle portion 5 between 2a and 32a as in the present embodiment.

The handle portion 5 is made of a pipe material formed in a substantially U-shape, and its both ends 5a and 5b are respectively connected to the end portions 22 and 32 of one side 22 and 32 of the frame members 2 and 3, respectively.
a, 32a to be fixedly disposed.

Further, after the sides 22 and 32 on one side of the frame members 2 and 3 are operated from the down state to the upright state, a fall prevention member 6 is provided to prevent the frame members 2 and 3 from falling in the opposite direction. Is preferred. The fall prevention member 6 is not particularly limited as long as it fulfills such a function. In the present embodiment, the fall prevention member 6 is formed of a substantially U-shaped pipe material, and each end 6a, 6b is connected to each frame. The members 2 and 3 are rotatably supported on the corner portions 21 and 31 by the shaft pins 6c and 6d.

When the sides 22 and 32 on one side of the frame members 2 and 3 are turned down (see FIG. 4), the fall prevention member 6 faces the opposite side 6 of the substantially U-shaped pipe member.
e, 6f are accommodated along the sides 22, 32 on one side, and the sides 22, 32 on one side.
Is raised at a predetermined rotation angle or more at a stage where the intermediate side 6g is turned forward while turning so that the middle side 6g is in contact with the ground, and is supported so that the sides 22 and 32 on one side do not fall in the opposite direction. In addition,
A stopper (not shown) is provided so that the state can be maintained when the fall prevention member 6 is tilted forward and grounded. Further, it is preferable to arrange a covering material 61 made of a synthetic resin, rubber, or the like around the middle side 6g so that the middle side 6g does not slip in the grounded state.

Next, a method of using the nursing aid 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 4, in a state in which the care receiver is lying on his / her back, the care receiver may raise the legs slightly, or the caregiver may lift the legs slightly, and the floor 10 may be lifted. Make a gap between Then, through this gap, the nursing aid 1 according to the present embodiment is
2 and 32 are in contact with the floor surface 10 and the other sides 23 and 33 are inserted with the other sides 23 and 33 facing the head with the other sides 23 and 33 standing upright. At this time, the corner portions 21 and 31 of the frame members 2 and 3 reach the vicinity of the buttocks of the cared person, and are inserted until the leg supporting portion 4 abuts on the inside of the knee of the cared person.

Next, the caregiver grasps the handle 5 and lifts the sides 22 and 32 on one side of the frame members 2 and 3 from the flat state of FIG. 4 in the direction of arrow A, as shown in FIG. Make it stand up, as shown. As a result, the care receiver's knee is lifted up together with the leg support 4, but up to this state, the corners 21 and 31 serve as fulcrums, and thus, as in the present embodiment, one side portion In the case where the sides 22 and 32 are lifted, the burden on the caregiver is reduced according to the principle of leverage when the side portions 22 and 32 on one side have a predetermined length or more.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the caregiver grasps the handle portion 5 and rotates the handle portion 5 further in the upright direction (the direction of arrow A). In this case, the ends 23a and 33a of the other sides 23 and 33 serve as fulcrums, and the corners 21 and 3 are provided.
1 also moves away from the floor surface 10. Therefore, the caregiver is further bent from the waist and the buttocks are in a floating state. next,
In order to prevent the side portions 22 and 32 on one side from falling in the opposite direction (the direction opposite to the direction of the arrow A), the fall prevention member 6 is pulled out toward the user, and the middle side 6g thereof is grounded to the floor surface 10. In this state, the caregiver performs excrement disposal such as changing diapers.

After the excrement disposal such as diaper replacement is completed, the care assistant 1 is operated in the completely opposite manner as described above, that is, the fall prevention member 6 is returned in the storage direction, and then one side portion is turned off. 22 and 32 are pulled back in the direction opposite to the direction of arrow A, and the nursing aid 1 is pulled out from under the leg of the care receiver.

According to the nursing assisting device 1 according to the present embodiment, the sides 22, 32 on one side of the frame members 2, 3.
Only by using the principle of leverage to raise the cared person's legs and buttocks, the caregiver requires much less force as compared to the case in which the cared person performs his or her own hands.

In FIG. 1, a member made of a substantially U-shaped pipe member is used as the fall prevention member 6, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. A rectangular fall prevention member 6 'may be employed. According to the fall prevention member 6 ', the frame member 2,
Since one side 6'h is located between the corners 21 and 31, the function of preventing the space between the corners 21 and 31 from changing is also achieved. Also, as shown in FIG. 2, the grip portion 5 may be provided with a non-slip coating material 5 if necessary.
1 can also be provided.

Next, a care assisting device 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Although the same members as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, in the present embodiment, the structure of the handle 5 ′, the frame members 2, 3
Are different from each other in the structure of the side portions 23 'and 33' and the structure of the fall prevention members 7 and 8.

That is, the handle 5 ′ is connected to the ends 22 a, 32 a of the sides 22, 32 on one side of the frame members 2, 3.
Is similar in that it is inserted and arranged from
In the present embodiment, it can be pulled up and down in FIG.
That is, the difference is that the joining position is provided so as to be adjustable. With such a structure, it is possible to adjust to a position where the caregiver can easily work according to the height of the caregiver grasping the handle portion 5 ′, and as a result, the burden on the caregiver can be further reduced. .

In the present embodiment, the other side 2
Auxiliary pipes 23'b and 33'b whose insertion amounts can be adjusted are inserted from the ends of 3 'and 33', and the other side 23 including the auxiliary pipes 23'b and 33'b is provided. ', 3
It is provided so as to be able to expand and contract when viewed as a whole 3 '. The ends of the other sides 23 'and 33' (the ends of the auxiliary pipes 23'b and 33'b in the present embodiment) are
As shown in FIG. 6, it is a part that becomes a fulcrum when the hips are lifted, but with the structure as in the present embodiment, for example, the auxiliary pipes 23′b and 33′b
If the total length of the other side portions 23 'and 33' including the auxiliary pipes 23'b and 33'b is increased, the distance from the corner portions 21 and 31 to the fulcrum becomes longer.
The buttocks can be raised higher, and processing can be facilitated.

The auxiliary pipes 23'b, 3 serving as fulcrums
It is preferable to provide curved auxiliary fittings 25 and 35 at the end of 3'b so as to easily operate the one side 22 and 32 in the direction of arrow A as shown in FIG. The auxiliary fittings 25 and 35 can be applied to the above-described embodiment shown in FIG. 1 or FIG.

Each of the fall prevention members 7 and 8 is a rod-shaped member, and one of the fall prevention members 7 extends from the vicinity of the corner 21 of the one side 22 of the one frame member 2 to the one side thereof. The other fall-preventing member 8 is provided so as to be inserted or pulled out of the portion 22 and is divided into two along the longitudinal direction, and is rotatably attached to the corner portion 31 by a support shaft 8a. That is, when the sides 22 and 32 on one side are erected and the state shown in FIGS. 5 to 6 is reached, the one fall prevention member 7 is pulled out and fixed,
The other fall prevention member 8 is pivotally pulled out from a position along one side 32 of the other frame member 3 to be pulled out and fixed, and the one side 22, 22 does not fall in the opposite direction. It is something to support.

The fall prevention members 6, 6 shown in FIGS.
In the case of 6 ′, when the caregiver 1 is inserted in a state in which the care receiver is lying as shown in FIG. 4, the middle side 6g, 6g ′ or one side 6h, which is the lateral side, hits the buttocks,
As in the present embodiment, when the fall prevention members 7 and 8 are formed in a bar shape and provided on each of the frame members 2 and 3, there is no such case, and therefore, foreign matter is in contact with the care receiver. No impression.

In FIG. 3, reference numerals 7b and 8b denote non-slip members made of a synthetic resin, rubber, or the like, which are attached to the ends of the fall prevention members 7 and 8, respectively.

Further, in the present embodiment, the fall prevention members 7 and 8 having different structures are provided on the respective frame members 2 and 3, but the fall prevention members 7 and 8 having the same structure are provided on both the frame members 2 and 3. May be attached.

The assisting device for nursing care of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the operation of raising the frame members 2 and 3 is directly performed by the caregiver's hand, but may be performed by attaching an arbitrary lifting device (not shown). is there.
In addition, the length of the portion supported between the frame members 2 and 3, such as the leg support, the fall prevention member, and the handle, can be adjusted so that the care receiver can use the physique even if the physique greatly differs from the standard. You can also.

[0031]

According to the assisting device for nursing care according to the present invention, the frame member has the curved corner portion and the leg support portion for supporting the leg of the cared person. Just by using the principle of leverage to raise one side of the corner with the corner in between, the buttocks can be lifted from the caretaker's leg. Therefore, the power required by the caregiver when performing a diaper change or the like is extremely small as compared with the case where the caregiver performs the diaper change by hand. Therefore, even a single caregiver can easily perform care such as changing diapers, and the burden on the caregiver can be reduced as compared with the related art.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a care assisting device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a case where another example of a fall prevention member is employed in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a care assisting device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a method of using the nursing aid according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a method of using the nursing aid according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a method of using the nursing aid according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Nursing assistance apparatus 2 Frame member 3 Frame member 4 Leg support part 5 Handle part 5 'Handle part 6 Fall prevention member 6' Fall prevention member 7 Fall prevention member 8 Fall prevention member

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A pair of substantially L-shaped frame members, each of which has a curved corner portion and is disposed substantially parallel to each other, and one side of each of the frame members sandwiching the corner portion. An auxiliary device for nursing care, comprising: a leg support portion that is provided so as to be bridged between appropriate portions facing each other and supports the leg of the care receiver. 2. The assisting device for nursing care according to claim 1, wherein, when the corner portion of each of the frame members is operated from a state in which one side is turned down to an upright state, it falls down in the opposite direction. An auxiliary device for nursing care, comprising a fall prevention member for preventing a fall. 3. The assisting device for nursing care according to claim 1, wherein a handle portion is provided between the ends of one side of each of the frame members. Nursing aid. 4. The care assisting device according to claim 3, wherein the handle is provided such that a joint position with respect to one side of each of the frame members can be adjusted. Auxiliary equipment. 5. The assisting device for nursing care according to claim 1, wherein the other side of the frame member on both sides of the corner portion is extendable and contractable. Characteristic assistive device for nursing care. 6. The assisting device for nursing care according to claim 1, wherein a position where the leg supporting portion extends over one side of each of the frame members is adjustable. An auxiliary device for nursing care, characterized in that there is.