PORTABLE AND REMOVABLE ABLUTION STATION

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable and movable ablution station that is ergonomically designed for disabled and people with special needs that will help ease their lives in performing wudu independently and comfortably. The ablution station includes a support structure having a vertical platform and a bottom base. A washing platform is connected to an upper part of the vertical platform by a support means between the washing platform and the vertical platform allows water to flow from the washing platform to the bottom base. A fountain water system is fixed at the bottom base of the support structure for washing lower part of a user's body. A water inlet for allowing water flow from a water source is directed to the washing platform and to the fountain water system wherein a water tap is mounted on the washing platform for washing upper part of the user's body. A water controller is provided to control water flow from the water inlet to the fountain water system. A water outlet allows water drain from the ablution station.

Claims

1. A portable and moveable ablution station comprising: a support structure having a vertical platform and a bottom base; a washing platform is connected to an upper part of the vertical platform by a support means; an opening between the washing platform and the vertical platform for allowing water to flow from the washing platform to the bottom base; a fountain water system is fixed at the bottom base of the support structure for washing lower part of a user's body; a water inlet for allowing water flow from a water source is directed to the washing platform and to the fountain water system wherein a water tap is mounted on the washing platform for washing upper part of the user's body; a water controller is provided to control water flow from the water inlet to the fountain water system; and a water outlet for allowing water drain from the ablution station.

2. A portable and movable ablution station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper washing platform is designed ergonomically to prevent water from overspilling and suit for disable user with a wheelchair.

3. A portable and movable ablution station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper washing platform is transparent.

4. A portable and movable ablution station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fountain water system is multidirectional to cover all lower part of the user's body.

5. A portable and movable ablution station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fountain water system is remotable and oscillated.

6. A portable and movable ablution station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom base is double layer base to avoid water ponding.

7. A portable and movable ablution station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the water controller is arranged on the washing platform.

8. A portable and movable ablution station as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ablution station is ready-to assemble concept of installation.

9. A portable and movable ablution station as claimed in claim 2, wherein the upper washing platform is transparent.

10. A portable and movable ablution station as claimed in claim 4, wherein the fountain water system is remotable and oscillated.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0015] FIG. 1: illustrates a schematic drawing of the ablution station of the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 2: illustrates a schematic drawing of the water flow mechanism of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0017] The present invention relates to a portable and movable ablution station. With reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the ablution station comprising a support structure having a vertical platform (10) and a bottom base (2); a washing platform (5) is connected to an upper part of the vertical platform (10) by a support means (4); an opening between the washing platform (5) and the vertical platform (10) for allowing water to flow from the washing platform (5) to the bottom base (2); a fountain water system (15) is fixed at the bottom base (2) of the support structure for washing lower part of a user's body; a water inlet (16) for allowing water flow from a water source is directed to the washing platform (5) and to the fountain water system (15) wherein a water tap (12) is mounted on the washing platform (5) for washing upper part of the user's body; a water controller (14) is provided to control water flow from the water inlet (16) to the fountain water system (15); and a water outlet (20) for allowing water drain from the ablution station.

[0018] In one embodiment, the washing platform (5) is designed ergonomically to prevent water from over spilling and suit for disable user with a wheelchair. In general, the whole structure of the ablution station has been ergonomically designed by considering anthropometry of various conditions of disabled community to suit the disabled and those who are wheelchair bound. The unique transparent washing platform (5) is ergonomically designed and allows the users to look down when washing their feet and provides comfort to them during the ablution process. Furthermore, the design of the ablution station is user-friendly whereby the wheelchair user remains seated on the wheelchair and no longer rely on others for assistance. The support means (4) can be selected from a group of hinge mechanism.

[0019] In second embodiment, the remote, oscillating and multidirectional features of the fountain water system (15) ensure stand-alone washing of the feet allow wheelchair users to perform ablution process without extra effort and discomfort. The stand-alone feature is defined by using a water controller (14) to control the water flow from the water inlet (16) to the fountain water system(15). These features are essential to make sure all the lower part of the user's body especially the feet are covered by the water. Optionally, a bidet (13) is extended from the water inlet (16) for convenient use of the user. The double layer features of the bottom base (2) is designed to avoid water ponding and the used water will flow out of the ablution station by an outlet (20) and preferably a hole.

[0020] In third embodiment, the ablution station is a ready-to-assemble concept of installation to avoid the expensive installation and renovation of the existing facilities.

[0021] Although the invention has been described with reference to particular embodiment, it is to be understood that the embodiment is merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the present invention. It is therefore to be understood that numerous modifications may be made to the illustrative embodiment that other arrangements may be devised without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claim.