TOILET SEAT

Abstract

Bath seat comprising: a horizontal support; and a support structure for the horizontal support; where the horizontal support is comprised of at least two support elements that form a separation between them that communicates the upper part with the lower part of the horizontal support; where the separation between the elements is of variable length, characterized in that the structure comprises at least two tubular elements, which serve as vertical support for the two support elements, where the union between said elements is made by: at least one clamp element, configured to surround one of the tubular elements of the structure; at least one friction element, configured to contact the other tubular element; where the clamp element is configured to allow the support to slide along the length of the tubular element; and to allow rotation of the support about the tubular element.

Claims

1. Toilet seat comprising at least: a horizontal support configured as a seat; and a structure (1) configured as a support for the horizontal support; where the horizontal support is comprised of at least two support elements (2, 3) that form a separation (4) between them that communicates the upper part of the horizontal support with the lower part of the horizontal support; where the separation (4) between the elements (2, 3) is of variable length, characterized in that the structure (1) comprises at least two tubular elements (5, 6), which serve as vertical support for the two support elements (2,3), where the union between the tubular elements (5,6) and the support elements (5,6) is made by: at least one clamp-type element (7), configured to surround, at least partially, one of the tubular elements (5) of the structure (1); at least one friction element (8), configured to contact, at least partially, with the tubular element (6) contrary to the one where the clamp-type element (7) is located; where the clamp-type element (7) is configured to allow the support (2,3) to slide along the length of the tubular element (5); where the clamp type element (7) is configured to allow the rotation of the support (2,3) around the tubular element (5).

2. Toilet seat according to the first claim, characterized in that the friction element (8) comprises at least two operating conditions: a first operating condition in which the friction element (8) is configured to prevent the support (2,3) from sliding against the action of the user's weight on the support (2,3); and a second operating condition in which the friction element (8) is configured to allow the support (2,3) to slide against a release of vertical forces on the support (2,3).

3. Toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that the supports (2,3) comprise two operating conditions, derived from the rotation of the clamp-type elements (7) around the tubular element (5): a first operating condition in which the supports (2,3) are in a horizontal position, with the friction elements (8) in contact with the tubular element (6); and a second operating condition in which the supports (2,3) are in a vertical position, or substantially vertical, and with the friction elements (8) without contact with the tubular element (6).

4. Toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one support element (9), configured to vertically support at least one bucket (10), located in the lower part of the supports (2,3), coinciding with the separation (4).

5. Toilet seat according to claim 3, characterized in that the second operating condition of the supports (2,3) is configured to allow access to the bucket (10).

6. Toilet seat according to claim 4, characterized in that the support elements (9) are at least two rails, configured to support the bucket (10) horizontally and allow its horizontal displacement and/or insertion and/or extraction.

7. Toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that the spacing (4) is not constant, being configured according to a curvature defined by the inner end of at least one of the supports (2, 3).

8. Toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that the height of the horizontal support is adjustable.

9. Toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one handle (11).

10. Toilet seat according to the claim 9, characterized in that the handle (11) is located in the structure (1).

11. Toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that the surface of at least one of the supports (2, 3) is a padded surface and/or a non-slip surface.

12. Toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that the support surface of the supports (2,3) is not constant, and comprises at least two downward curves: a first curve on the front and/or rear face of the supports (2,3); and a second curve in the internal zone of the supports (2,3).

13. Toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that the legs (12) comprise anti-slip elements (13) at their lower end.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, where, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, what has been represented has been following:

[0034] FIG. 1.—Shows a general view of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 2.—Detailed view of the clamp-type elements and friction elements.

[0036] FIG. 3.—Example of embodiment of the invention with movable mobile supports.

[0037] FIG. 4.—Example of embodiment of the invention with a lower bucket.

LIST OF REFERENCES AND FIGURES

[0038] 1. Structure [0039] 2. First support element [0040] 3. Second support element [0041] 4. Separation between support elements [0042] 5. First tubular element [0043] 6. Second tubular element [0044] 7. Clamp element [0045] 8. Friction element [0046] 9. Clamping elements [0047] 10. Bucket [0048] 11. Handle [0049] 12. Frame legs [0050] 13. Anti-slip elements.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

[0051] In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part of this specification, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific preferred embodiments in which the invention may be embodied. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to carry out the invention, and it is understood that other embodiments may be used and logical structural, mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical changes may be made without departing from the scope. of the invention. To avoid details not necessary to enable those skilled in the art to carry out the detailed description should therefore not be taken in a limiting sense.

[0052] Specifically, the present invention describes a toilet seat comprising a horizontal support, configured as a seat, which rests on a structure 1, configured as a support for the horizontal support.

[0053] Where the horizontal support is comprised of at least two support elements 2 and 3, which form a separation space 4 between them, communicating the upper part of the horizontal support with the lower part thereof, being the separation 4 between elements 2 and 3 of variable length, that is, the supports 2 and 3 can move parallel to the ground to widen or reduce the separation 4 between them, adapting to the different conditions of the users, allowing comfortable access to their intimate areas.

[0054] This invention is characterized in that structure 1 comprises at least two tubular elements 5 and 6 that serve as vertical support for supports 2 and 3, comprising the union between tubular elements 5 and 6, and supports 2 and 3, clamp-type elements 7 and friction elements 8.

[0055] Where the clamp-type elements 7 are configured to surround, at least partially, one of the tubular elements 5 of the structure 1. And where the friction elements 8 are configured to contact the tubular element 6, contrary to that used in the clamp-type elements 7.

[0056] The morphology of the clamp-type elements 7 allows the sliding of the supports 2 and 3 along the tubular element 5, so that the movement of expansion/reduction of the separation 4 is achieved.

[0057] Additionally, the clamp-type elements 7 also allow rotation of the supports 2 and 3, using the tubular element 5 itself as the axis of rotation.

[0058] In this way, and according to the first embodiment of the invention, there are two supports 2 and 3, supported by respective tubular elements 5 and 6, where the connection between said elements is made by using clamp-type elements 7, which allow both the displacement of the supports 2 and 3 along the corresponding tubular element, as well as their rotation, allowing free access to the lower part of the seat object of the present invention.

[0059] In a preferred embodiment, the friction element 8, which, as previously mentioned, is configured to contact the tubular element 6, opposite the one where the clamp-type elements 7 are located; comprises at least two operating conditions.

[0060] A first operating condition in which the friction element 8 is configured to prevent the supports 2 and 3 from slipping due to the action of the user's weight on the support.

[0061] That is to say, when the user is sitting on the supports 2 and 3, the weight force acting on them is transferred to the friction elements 8, which increase the friction force between them and the tubular element 6, preventing the movement of the supports 2 and 3 along the tubular element 6.

[0062] And a second operating condition in which the friction element 8, even being in contact with the tubular element 6, is configured to allow the sliding of the supports 2 and 3, since the user is not sitting on them, and friction is not increased, since there is no weight force that maximizes it. Therefore, the translational movement of the supports 2 and 3 is not blocked by the friction element 8.

[0063] In this way, it is configured as a system that allows full regulation in terms of the separation between the supports, that is, there is freedom in their longitudinal displacement, without the need to resort to additional mechanisms, or to previously positioned defined.

[0064] In a preferred embodiment, and considering the rotation of the supports 2 and 3, facilitated by the clamp-type elements 7 around the tubular element 5; supports 2 and 3 comprise at least two working conditions.

[0065] A first condition in which the supports 2 and 3 are in a horizontal position, that is, with the friction elements 8 in contact with the tubular element 6, so that they are supported by at least two support points each one of the supports 2 and 3.

[0066] And a second condition in which the supports 2 and 3 are in a vertical open position, with the friction elements 8 separated from the tubular element 6, allowing easy access to the lower area of the seat.

[0067] In another preferred embodiment, the seat comprises an additional fastening element 9, configured to vertically support at least one bucket 10, located in the lower part of the supports 2 and 3, so that it coincides with the separation 4, allowing the user to perform their needs, or to clean their most intimate areas, ensuring that the leftovers fall into the bucket 10.

[0068] Preferably, the fastening elements 9 will be two parallel rails, which will allow both the vertical support of the cube 10, as well as its movement along them, facilitating its introduction and/or extraction, both from the front of the seat and from the rear, being able to also move it to the most desired position.

[0069] According to this last embodiment, the fastening elements 9 will serve as a rotation stop for the supports 2 and 3, so that physical contact with said fastening elements 9 limits their opening to a certain angle.

[0070] Likewise, the supports 2 and 3 in their second operating condition, that is, when they are in a vertical or substantially vertical position, will allow easy access to the cube, being able to proceed to its extraction in a comfortable and ergonomic way.

[0071] In another preferred embodiment, the separation 4 configured by the supports 2 and 3 will not be constant, being able to offer a curvature defined by the inner end of the supports 2 and 3, delimiting at least one front access zone, one rear access zone and an intermediate access area, configuring a greater separation that allows the use of the seat as a toilet, facilitating access to the user's intimate areas.

[0072] Likewise, preferably, the surface of at least one of the supports 2 and 3 will be a padded and/or non-slip surface, and will comprise at least two descending upper curvatures. A first curvature on the front and rear faces that release pressure on the user's thighs; and a second curvature in the internal zone, which ensures the correct positioning of the user, both longitudinally when sitting, and transversally.

[0073] In another preferred embodiment, the seat comprises a handle 11, which will preferably be located in the structure 1, rising with respect to the seat, and facilitating the incorporation and stability of the user, as well as improving the safety of the same during the maneuvers to perform.

[0074] Finally, and in other preferred embodiments, the seat may include additional accessory elements, such as adjusting the height of the horizontal support, or the use of anti-slip elements 13 at the lower end of the legs 12.

[0075] The industrial application of the present invention is clear and it seems evident from the description made, since it allows obtaining a seat that is fully adaptable to the dimensions of the user, allowing both the user and a possible assistant to perform hygiene tasks in a manner ergonomic, and without understanding unnecessary risks by preventing you from having to move or get up during the performance of such tasks.

[0076] Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages derived from it, stating that, Within its essentiality, it may be put into practice in other embodiments that differ in detail from the one indicated by way of example, and which will also be covered by the protection that is sought provided that its fundamental principle is not altered, changed, or modified.