RU133411U1 - DEVICE FOR MONITORING POSTALITY - Google Patents

Abstract

1. A device for checking the correct posture, comprising a housing, a printed circuit board, a power supply, a signal generator for violation of a predetermined position, the input of which is electrically connected to the circuit breaker, and an attachment element, characterized in that it is equipped with a vibrating motor that notifies a person of a violation of posture, the input of which electrically connected to the output of the signal generator of violation of a given position, and is also equipped with an accelerometer measuring the angle of inclination of the device relative to the vertical and applying an electronic signal to the generator with ignals of violation of a given position, moreover, all elements of the device are made in one housing on a printed circuit board, and the fastening element is made in the form of a clip with the possibility of attaching it to the laundry or in the form of double-sided hypoallergenic tape with the possibility of attaching it directly to the skin in the subclavian region. 2. A device for checking the correct posture according to claim 1, characterized in that the power supply uses a CR2032.3 power supply. A device for checking the correct posture according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing of the device without fastening elements has overall dimensions of 31 × 31 × 11 mm. A device for checking the correct posture according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing of the device with fastening elements has overall dimensions of 36 × 35.5 × 16.92 mm and a weight of less than 11 g.

Description

The utility model relates to medical equipment and can be used to develop the skill of correct posture, prevention and correction of functional disorders of posture and the treatment of orthopedic diseases.

It is known that curvature of the spine, pathological kyphosis and lordosis are a source of discomfort and maintenance of diseases of the internal organs in a constant phase (chronicity). Data on the pathology of the spine are accompanied by a set of symptoms, which in particular determine diseases such as osteochondrosis, radiculitis, and intervertebral hernia. The reason for these phenomena is most often prolonged and improper sitting positions at the table, improper carrying of goods, the effects of several powerful stressful cases, or (much more often) the impact of constantly recurring mild-moderate (subjective sensations of the patient) stressful situations.

Under their influence, stable pathological poses of muscle patterns are formed, which change the location of the vertebrae relative to the muscle groups, nerve endings, vascular and lymphatic systems. As a result, metabolic processes are pathologized, painful pinching of the nerve endings occurs, which along the secondary "vicious circle" leads to the preservation of this condition and its gradual deterioration.

Traditional methods of treatment are: massage, manual therapy, occupational therapy, drug blocking of nerve endings, surgical intervention, exercise therapy, posture tracking.

Tracking your posture is one of the most powerful methods of treatment, as this forms the so-called "antipose" (tension of muscle groups-antagonists of the posture), which stretch the muscle groups of the posture, lead to their relaxation, restoration of normal tone and, ultimately, restoration of the correct positions of the vertebrae with the subsequent disappearance of painful symptoms.

The prior art devices for checking the correct posture, containing a contact sensor made in the form of a flat spring with contacts, a signaling device and a system for fixing device elements on the patient (SU 326956, A61F 5/00, 01/26/1972; SU 692602, A61F 5/00 03/30/1982).

A disadvantage of the known devices is their low performance due to the complexity and cumbersomeness of the mechanical part of the device — both the contact sensor and the system for securing the device elements to the patient using body straps that restrict freedom of movement, in addition, the device cannot be adjusted independently, since it is mounted on back of the patient.

A device for controlling the correct posture (patent RU 2106834, 03.20.1998, A61F 5/00), selected by the authors as the closest analogue. The device for checking the correct posture contains a signal generator for violation of a given position, the input of which is electrically connected to a circuit breaker made in the form of a spring and two normally open contacts, and a fastening element on the human body, and it is equipped with a radiator, the input of which is electrically connected to the output of the signal generator a predetermined position, and the breaker is supplemented with a weight and an adjusting screw, while all the elements of the device are made in one housing on a printed circuit board equipped with a mounting hole with a thread for installing the adjusting screw, the spring is made flat, on one side of the surface of which a weight is attached, and on the other hand the first contact of the breaker is located on one end of the flat spring, the second end of which is fixed to the printed circuit board, the second contact of the breaker is fixedly mounted opposite the first one on the printed circuit board, the adjusting screw is mounted abutting in a flat spring, and the fastening element on the human body is made in the form of a thread or other means with possible the ability to install the body in the upper part of the sternum.

The disadvantage of this solution is the bulkiness of the device, the complexity of the system of fastening the device to the patient, as well as the choice of the spring design of the sensor, which will cause difficulties in setting the device to the angle of inclination of the human body in micron ranges.

The technical result of the claimed utility model is to simplify the system of fastening the device to the patient, miniaturization of the device, ease of setting the device to the angle of inclination of the human body.

The technical result is achieved due to the fact that the device for checking the correct posture includes a housing, a printed circuit board, a power supply, a signal generator for violation of the set position, the input of which is electrically connected to the circuit breaker, and a fastening element, and it is equipped with a vibration motor that informs a person about a violation of posture, the input of which is electrically connected to the output of the signal generator of violation of a given position, as well as an accelerometer measuring the angle of inclination of the device relative to the vertical and feeding electronically a signal to a signal generator of a violation of a given position, with all the elements of the device made in one housing on a printed circuit board, and the fastening element made in the form of a clip with the possibility of attaching it to the laundry or in the form of a double-sided hypoallergenic tape with the possibility of attaching it directly to the skin in the subclavian region .

In a preferred embodiment, the CR2032 power supply is used as the power supply.

In a preferred embodiment, the housing of the device without fastening elements has overall dimensions of 31X31X11 mm.

In a preferred embodiment, the housing of the device with fastening elements has overall dimensions 36X35.5X16.92 mm and weight less than 11 g.

The claimed technical solution is illustrated by the following drawings, where:

figure 1 presents a General view of a device for checking the correct posture with fastening elements;

figure 2 presents a General view of a device for checking the correct posture without fasteners;

figure 3 presents the overall dimensions of the device for checking the correct posture with fastening elements;

figure 4 presents the overall dimensions of the device for checking the correct posture without fastening elements;

figure 5 presents a General diagram of a device for checking the correct posture (front view);

figure 6 presents a General diagram of a device for checking the correct posture (side view);

figure 7 presents a General diagram of a device for checking the correct posture (rear view);

on Fig presents a fastener made in the form of a clip;

figure 9 presents a method of mounting a device for checking the correct posture to the linen using a clip;

figure 10 presents the fastening means, made in the form of a double-sided hypoallergenic tape.

The claimed device for checking the correct posture includes a housing containing a printed circuit board, a power supply 1 (shown in Fig.7), a signal generator of violation of the set position 2 (shown in Fig.5), the input of which is electrically connected to the breaker, and a fastening element, it is equipped with a vibrating motor 3 (shown in Fig. 7), which notifies a person of a violation of posture, whose input is electrically connected to the output of a signal generator of violation of a given position 2, as well as an accelerometer 4 (shown in Fig. 5), which measures the angle of inclination of the device relative to the vertical and supplying an electronic signal to the signal generator of violation of a given position 2, moreover, all elements of the device are made in one housing on a printed circuit board, and the fastening element is made in the form of a clip with the possibility of attaching it to the laundry or in the form of a double-sided hypoallergenic adhesive tape with the possibility of attaching it directly to the skin in the subclavian region.

Moreover, as the power supply 1, the power supply CR2032 is used. The device case without fastening elements has overall dimensions of 31X31X11 mm, and with fastening elements has overall dimensions of 36X35.5X16.92 mm and weight is less than 11 g.

Also on the body of the device for checking the correct posture contains a button 5 (shown in figure 5), with which (through a programmer associated with the accelerometer 4) the desired body position (correct posture) is set.

The device operates as follows.

The operation of the device for checking the correct posture is based on the principle of measuring the angle of deviation from the vertical axis. It is known that normal posture corresponds to a certain position of the parts of the human body relative to the vertical (direction of gravity). At the same time, a part of the surface of the human body above the upper part of the sternum (under the jugular notch) has an inclination of about 5-30 degrees relative to the vertical. On this slope, the tilt angle sensor (accelerometer) of the proposed device is also configured. The device for checking the correct posture is attached either directly to the body to the skin in the area of the clavicle using double-sided hypoallergenic tape (stickers are supplied and designed for single use), or underwear, on the clip attached to the kit. Then, by pressing button 5 with the help of the programmer, the desired body position (correct posture) is established. If the body deviates from the preset position by more than 5 degrees for 60 seconds, the circuit is closed and the signal generator for violation of the preset position 2 is turned on, driving the vibrator 3, which gives the owner a vibration signal, reminding you to take the correct position. If a person straightens up or sits up straight, changing his posture, the sensor contacts open and the vibration signal turns off. Thus, the device constantly “monitors” the position of the patient’s body, not letting him forget about his posture.

The device runs on a CR2032 battery, and is absolutely harmless to the body. The device even with inconsistent wearing (according to a certain pattern) within a month forms a muscle corset to maintain proper posture.

In the working position, the device, under the influence of its weight, adjoins the back side to the upper part of the sternum in the jugular notch. When you change the position of the human body in space, the device undergoes exactly the same change as the part of the body to which it is adjacent.

The proposed device for checking the correct posture is convenient to use due to the simplification of the design by combining all the elements in one housing with overall dimensions without fasteners no more than 31X31X11 mm., And with fasteners no more than 36 × 35.5 × 16.92 mm and not weighing more than 11 g, and also due to the ease of adjustment for a certain angle.

Claims (4)

1. A device for checking the correct posture, comprising a housing, a printed circuit board, a power supply, a signal generator for violation of a predetermined position, the input of which is electrically connected to the circuit breaker, and an attachment element, characterized in that it is equipped with a vibrating motor that notifies a person of a violation of posture, the input of which electrically connected to the output of the signal generator of violation of a given position, and is also equipped with an accelerometer measuring the angle of inclination of the device relative to the vertical and applying an electronic signal to the generator with ignals of violation of a given position, and all the elements of the device are made in one case on a printed circuit board, and the fastening element is made in the form of a clip with the possibility of attaching it to the laundry or in the form of a double-sided hypoallergenic tape with the possibility of attaching it directly to the skin in the subclavian region. 2. The device for checking the correct posture according to claim 1, characterized in that the power supply uses a CR2032 power supply. 3. The device for checking the correct posture according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing of the device without fastening elements has overall dimensions of 31 × 31 × 11 mm. 4. The device for checking the correct posture according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing of the device with fastening elements has overall dimensions 36 × 35.5 × 16.92 mm and weight less than 11 g.

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