AT522745A2 - Infinitely adjustable lumbar support - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a bandage to be worn on the upper body of a person, the bandage having a support section (1) that can be placed around the upper body, a first connection section (3a) at its first end (2a) and a second connection section at its second end (2b) (3b) is provided, wherein a first closure part (4a) can be attached to the first connection section (3a) and a second closure part (4b) can each be attached to the second connection section (3b) by means of a Velcro fastener (5a, 5b), and the closure parts (4a, 4b) for closing the bandage can be connected to one another by means of at least one connecting means, and wherein the Velcro fastener (5a, 5b) is each formed by a first hook surface (5a) and a corresponding first adhesive surface (5b), either the first hook surface (5a) is arranged on the closure part (4a, 4b) and the first adhesive surface (5b) is arranged on the connection section (3a, 3b) or the first hook surface (5a) on the connection The connecting section (3a, 3b) and the first adhesive surface (5b) are arranged on the closure part (4a, 4b), and that each closure part (4a, 4b) can be attached to the corresponding connecting section (3a, 3b) in different angular positions (Verbindungs1, ϕ2) is, wherein in each angular position (ϕ1, ϕ2) the entire first hook surface (5a) is completely covered by the first adhesive surface (5b) alone or together with the material of a pocket (6) or tab.

Description

Infinitely adjustable lumbar support

The present invention relates to a bandage to be worn on the upper body

one person.

Such bandages are known and are used, for example, as so-called lumbar bandages in the lower area of the upper body between the waist and hips to support the lumbar spine or to relieve tension in the surrounding muscles, for example in the event of a misalignment of the spine, after a lumbago or to treat a discopathy, The effect and comfort of such a bandage depend heavily on whether the bandage in question is a good fit for the individual body shape of the person. For the lumbar spine, the individual body shape can be

approximate shape using the hip and waist circumference.

An ideal fit would result from a custom-made bandage, but one can be very expensive. In order to offer the largest possible number of people an inexpensive bandage that fulfills its purpose at least sufficiently satisfactorily, manufacturers therefore offer various standardized fits, each in several sizes. A disadvantage for this is a large number of fits and sizes that must be kept available. This results in both high manufacturing costs and high storage costs for the manufacturer and at

Dealers.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a bandage that is suitable for

fits as many people as possible.

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This object is achieved with a bandage with the features of claim 1. Furthermore, the object is achieved with a method according to claim 19. Advantageous embodiments of the invention result from the un-

claims.

According to the invention, the bandage has a support section that can be placed around the upper body, at the first end of which a first connection section and at the second end of which a second connection section are provided, with a first closure position on the first connection section and a second closure element on the second connection section, each by means of a Velcro fastener can be fastened, and wherein the closure parts for closing the bandage can be connected to one another by means of at least one connecting means, and the Velcro fastener is each formed by a hook surface and a corresponding adhesive surface, either the hook surface is arranged on the closure part and the corresponding adhesive surface is arranged on the connection section or vice versa, and each closure part can be attached to the corresponding connecting section in different angular positions, with the entire hook surface from the k corresponding adhesive surface alone or to

is completely covered together with the material of a pocket or flap.

In this way, the bandage can advantageously be configured in several fits, to the effect that the bandage can be adapted to different body shapes in that the closure parts can be fastened to the support section in various positions without the person wearing the bandage in any way adversely affect a farm

becomes.

As a result, the bandage can advantageously be attached to different ones in a simple manner

Body shapes can be adjusted. For example, the support section can be slightly bent

be trained so that it fits the upper body as well as possible.

special between the waist and hips and it is not too

nem tilting the bandage comes. The support section is preferably so long that its ends when the bandage is closed in the area of the

Belly. It then forms the main part of the bandage and is its shape

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decisive for the fit of the bandage. The support section can in his

Length can also be changed.

In the bandage according to the invention, the closure parts can advantageously be attached to the support section in such a way that they completely cover their closure means, in particular their Velcro fastener areas, for closing the bandage and thus parts of the fastener or Velcro fastener are not uncomfortably exposed and impair the person when wearing the bandage especially if the hook area of the Velcro fastener is exposed proximally or distally and can scratch the person's skin or damage the person's clothing, provided that no area or part of a fastener part protrudes over the other fastener, it cannot kink or be rolled up and thus disadvantageously apply under clothing. A kinking or rolling up could also lead to the Velcro loosening at one point and corresponding

the hook surface would be exposed.

According to the invention, the hook and loop fasteners are advantageously designed in such a way that no part of the hook surface or the adhesive surface protrudes beyond the respective hook and loop fastener and can scratch the skin or damage clothing. According to the invention, a bandage is thus obtained which can be easily adapted to many body shapes and has no undesired overlaps or exposed Velcro parts at any point. In addition, adjusting the fit is also easy.

In a preferred embodiment, either the hook surface is located on a distal side of the closure part and the adhesive surface is located on a proximal side of the connecting section or the hook surface is located on a distal side of the connecting section and the adhesive surface is located on a proximal side of the closure part To open the bandage, the closure part lying on top is pulled away from the body in relation to the other closure part, the Velcro fastener cannot be unintentionally released, since the closure part lies under the connecting section.

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According to the invention, the closure parts for closing the bandage can be connected to one another by means of at least one connecting means. In a preferred embodiment, this at least one connecting means is formed by a further Velcro fastener with a second hook surface and a second adhesive surface. Velcro fasteners advantageously offer a very good hold between the parts in the case of the forces occurring between the parts, in particular across the Velcro fasteners on the bandage, and at the same time only add little height. In addition, only small forces are required to open and, in particular, to close the Velcro fasteners, which can also be applied by frail people, whereby the bandage can be applied without the risk of injury, for example by applying great pressure to the connection.

can be applied for sealing.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the first hook surface each forms a segment-shaped area, the segment-shaped area having a first radius and a circular arc of a first arc length, and the first adhesive surface having a round contour with a second radius and a second arc length, and wobel the first arc length is less than or equal to the second arc length and the two radii are equal. In this way, the first adhesive surface can be placed over the first hook surface in several angular positions so that the arc and contour are superimposed and the entire contour is held on the first hook surface, while the entire first hook surface is covered by the first adhesive surface. Alternatively, the second radius can also be made larger than the first radius to ensure with an overlap tolerance that the first hook surface is safely and completely covered, in which case a slight overlap of the first adhesive surface over the first hook surface can be accepted. The angular position is between two end positions, in each of which one end of the contour rests against one end of the circular arc,

freely adjustable.

In one embodiment of this embodiment, the first arc length is a factor of 1.2 to 2 smaller than the second arc length. This advantageously results in a

sufficiently large adjustment range without the connecting section

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a 5 +

is too wide compared to the locking position, the first and

the second radius is preferably between 2.5 to 8 cm.

In a further embodiment, the area in the form of a segment of a circle is at least partially covered by a pocket or tab. The pocket or flap also ensures that the first hook surface is safely covered at all times. Furthermore, the first hook surface can be covered with the pocket or tab even when the closure part is not connected to the closure section. With the bag, the Velcro fastener is also secured from being confused with the second Velcro fastener and from being opened unintentionally. This would mean that the angular position of the closure part would have to be repositioned with respect to the connecting section. However, it is preferred that the angular graduation is only set once when the bandage is adapted to a person, for example by an orthopedic technician, and then in

Your attitude remains.

The pocket or flap can be formed from a piece of fabric which is sewn, welded or glued to the closure part or the connecting section adjacent to the hook surface. Such a bag is comfortable to wear and does not wear much on the bandage a seam or an adhesive edge on more than one side, while a flap is sewn, welded or glued on only one side

and can be completely folded down,

The first hook surface can be formed in one embodiment by the first area and further areas with hooks that can be connected to the connection section and adjoin the first area. These areas can advantageously be designed so that they are also covered by the adhesive surface in all angular positions are, whereby a greater connection

application area and thus a more secure hold of the Velcro.

In a further embodiment, the locking points have round corners or contours, in particular on all sides. Be that way

Avoid corners that might be caused by the movement of the person wearing the bandage

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can be bent or rolled up and so under clothing

apply and / or lead to an uncomfortable feeling.

The connecting sections can particularly preferably each be formed by a part which is fastened to the support section and which is, for example, welded, sewn or glued to the support section. As a result, the connection section can be formed from a different material than the support section, for example from a velor fabric, while the support section is formed from a fabric, for example with a smooth, solid surface. Particularly preferably, the part forming the connecting section has an area in which it overlaps with the support section, it being possible for it to be attached to the support section with this area. Furthermore, the part has a further section in which it does not overlap with the support section and in which the first adhesive surface or the first hook surface is arranged or formed, the two areas not overlapping. In this way it can be avoided that the support section, the part forming the connecting section and the hook surface or adhesive surface all overlap and the overall thickness of the bandage is too great

would appear annoyingly under clothing.

Furthermore, it is preferred if the first and / or the second adhesive surface are each formed by the connecting section or the locking mechanism itself. No further part is then necessary that has to be sewn onto the respective connecting section or the respective locking position, which would lead to a greater overall thickness of the bandage. In this way, a flat bandage can also be created in the area of the Velcro fasteners

that only appears slightly under clothing.

For example, the connecting sections and / or the closure point can be formed from a Velcro-capable material, in particular from a velor material. Such a material can advantageously be Velcro-capable, i.e. have a surface that adheres to a hook surface of a Velcro fastener. A separate part that forms the adhesive surface and has to be sewn to the connecting section or fastener part, for example, is then not necessary. The surface

surface can be soft at the same time and so in the areas that come with the

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Come into contact with the person's skin, create a comfortable fit or, in the areas that come into contact with the person's clothing, there is an adhesion or risk of damage to the clothing due to the bandage.

Avoid fitting.

One of the locking points can have a handle on a distal side, which is formed in particular by a tab. In particular, the handle can be formed on the locking position that, when there is a connection to the other locking part, lies on the distal side of the connection. In this way, the person wearing the bandage can be offered a point of attack for opening the bandage which is easy to grip, so that even frail people can easily open the bandage. The point of attack created with the handle can obviously be recognized as the point of attack, so that the probability is reduced that a person inadvertently tries to open the bandage at another point and in doing so accidentally opens the connection between the connection section and the closure part a sewn-on fabric part, in particular from the same fabric as the closure part, be formed so that the

Handle does not create a potential disturbance point on the closure part.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, an angle marking and / or scale is arranged on at least one connection section and / or on at least one closure part, by means of which the relative position of the closure part to the connection section can be read. In particular, it can also be read off in the soft angular range the connecting sections can be attached to the support section. When aligning the closure parts on the connection sections, the marking or scale can be used to determine whether both closure parts are attached to the respective connection section at the same angle, so that a symmetrically formed bandage results. Furthermore, each set angular graduation can be reliably reproduced, which is advantageous both during the adjustment process and also when the first Velcro fastener is opened inadvertently.

It is also preferred if the closure parts are identical to one another.

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are formed. Then only one form of closure part has to be produced. The closure parts can also be identical in their basic shape and be designed with further different features. For example, a first part of a further Velcro fastener and handle can be sewn, welded or glued onto one of the two closure parts, while the corresponding other part can also be attached to the other closure part

Velcro is attached,

In the case of a bandage that has a pocket that at least partially covers the Velcro fastener, the pocket can be disruptive when the Velcro fastener is positioned, since the first adhesive surface is parallel! must be inserted into the pocket to the surface of the first hook surface. If the first adhesive surface and the first hook surface come too close together, a connection can already be created that hinders or even prevents insertion. It is therefore proposed according to the invention that the first adhesive surface or the first hook surface is covered or covered with a part that does not adhere to the first hook surface in order to be able to introduce the connecting section parallel to the surface of the first hook surface into the pocket and thus the first adhesive surface and to position the first hook surface with respect to one another without the first adhesive surface and the first hook surface being able to come into contact with one another, whereupon, after positioning is complete, the part is removed and the first adhesive surface and the first hook surface are connected to one another. A part required for this can be delivered with the bandage or held by an orthopedic technician who positions the locking point opposite the connection sections for each person, the process is advantageously simple and the part required for this is easy and inexpensive to produce, this part is thus advantageously pushed into the pocket beforehand and then covers the hook surface, after which the closure position with its adhesive area can then be pushed into the pocket. After the closure part has been successfully positioned relative to the support area, the part can then be pulled out of the pocket, whereby the Velcro fastener is closed or sticks,

In the following, the invention is preferred based on drawings

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Embodiments of the invention show explained in more detail. Show it:

1: a closure area of a bandage according to the invention with the two connecting sections and two closure points In

an exploded view;

2: a support section of a bandage according to the invention with connecting sections molded thereon;

Fig. 3: a closure of a bandage according to the invention in a first

th embodiment;

4: a closure according to the invention of one according to the invention

Bandage In a second embodiment;

5: a connection section with a closure part In attached thereto

a first angular position to one another;

51 shows a connecting section with a locking mechanism attached to it

a second angular position to one another;

7: a connecting section with a closure part attached to it in a second angular position to one another, showing the possible

union adjustment range of the angular position;

8% shows a closure area of a bandage according to the invention with the two connecting sections and two attached thereto

and interconnected locking parts:

9: a closure area of a bandage according to the invention

according to Figure 7 in a further embodiment.

Figure 1 shows an exploded view of the closure area of a bandage according to the invention with a support section 1, at its ends 2a, 2b arranged connecting sections 3a, 3b, as well as two closure parts 4a, 4b, which can be connected both with the connecting sections 3a, 3b and with each other to close the bandage are. Left and right in the drawing

Only the ends 2a, 2b of a support section 1 are shown, with

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the support section 1 is a continuous part which connects the two ends 2a, 2b shown here to one another. FIG. 2 shows the support section in its entire extent, this having an area 1a which, when the bandage is put on, is intended to rest in the area of the lower spine. The two connecting sections 3a, 3b then rest against the body in the area of the abdomen, in particular in the area of the front abdomen. The connection sections 3a, 3b are formed from a material and encompass the ends 2a, 2b of the support section 1, the connection sections

Sections 3a, 3b are welded to the support section 1.

The connection sections 3a, 3b have adhesive surfaces 5b on their rear side, which cannot be seen in the drawing, by means of which the connection sections can be connected to the locking points 4a, 4b. The adhesive surface 5b can be formed by the substance of the connecting sections 3a, 3b itself. The closure parts 4a, 4b have hook surfaces 5a, which are shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 in different embodiments. A first, circular segment-shaped area 5a1l of the hook surface 5a is covered by a pocket 6, in Figures 2 and 3 the contours of the hook surface 5a are shown behind the pocket 6, while in the view of Figure 1, the pocket 6 covers the contour of the hook surface 5a In the embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, the hook surface 5a has only a first, circular segment-shaped area 5al. In the embodiment according to FIG. 3, a further area 5a2 is provided which, when there is an existing connection to the connecting section 3a, 3b, adheres to the connecting section 3a, 3b in addition to the circular segment-shaped area 5a1.

The circular segment-shaped area 5a1 of the hook surface 5a has a circular arc 7 which can be described by a first arc length and a first radius R1, at the same time the connecting sections 3a, 3b have round contours 8 which are described by a second arc length and a second radius R2 can be. The first arc length is shorter than the second arc length while the radii R1, R2 are the same size. Each connecting section 3a, 3b can thus be rotated around the pivot point D and posi- tioned to the closure parts 4a, 4b shown in FIG.

and attached to them.

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This design enables several angular positions 6 in which a closure part 4a, 4b can be arranged on the connecting section 3a, 3b so that the adhesive surface 5b and hook surface 5a overlap or the hook surface 5a is covered by the adhesive surface 5b and the pocket 6 . In the different angular positions $ the fit of the resulting bandages differs from one another, so that the bandage can be adapted to different body shapes via the different angular positions $. The lengths of the upper edge 12 and the lower edge 13 as well as the saber shape that forms the bandage differ from one another in different angular positions, so that different ratios of hip to valley circumference can be mapped or met. In Figures 5 and 6, two of these angular positions $,;, $ 2 are shown by way of example

Angle position ® can be adjusted continuously.

In FIG. 7, the angular range A & $ is shown by two dot-dash lines, in which the closure parts 4a, 4b are relative to the connecting ends.

Position sections 3a, 3b with respect to one another and let them join together.

The closure parts 4a, 4b have rounded contours 10a, 10b, the first closure part 4b having a second hook surface 11a of a Velcro fastener on a back not shown in the drawing, and the second closure part! 4b has a second adhesive surface 11b of a Velcro fastener, the adhesive surface 11b being formed by the surface of the second fastener part 4b itself. The closure parts 4a, 4b can be opened by means of the hook surface 11a and the adhesive surface 11b, as shown in FIG.

Tie each other to close the bandage.

Like FIG. 87, FIG. 9 also shows a closed bandage. A handle 15 in the form of a strip of fabric is provided on the first closure position 4a, which is sewn in the area of the upper and lower edges of the closure part 4a. By means of the handle 15, a person can open the second Velcro fastener ila, 11b without the risk of opening a Velcro fastener 5a, 5b.

The bandage according to the invention is also characterized in that the im

Closure area is flat, as necessary overlaps different

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divide ner parts into several areas B1, B2, B3, B4, and 55 shown in FIG. In the areas B1 and B5, the support section 1 and the connecting section 3a, 3b overlap, in the areas B2 and B4 the connecting section 3a, 3b, the locking device 4a, 4b and the hook surface 5a and the pocket 6 arranged thereon are superimposed the surface of the connecting portion 3a, 3b as the adhesive surface 5b is saved an additional part forming an adhesive surface. The closure parts 4a, 4b overlap in the area B3, the second hook surface 11a being arranged between the two. Here, too, there is an additional part for an adhesive surface

11b saved.

A scale S is arranged on the pocket 6, with the pointer Z, which is firmly attached or painted on to the connecting section 3a, 3b, shows the relative position

the positioning of the parts to one another is illustrated or can be read,

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Claims (1)

Claims 1. Bandage to be worn on the upper body of a person, the bandage having a support section (1} that can be placed around the upper body, at the first end (2a) of which a first connection section (3a) and at the second end (2b) a second connection section (3b) ) is provided, with a first closure part (4a) on the first connection section (3a) and a second closure part (4b) each attachable to the second connection section (3b) by means of a Velcro fastener (5a, 5b}, and the closure parts (4a , 4b) for closing the bandage can be connected to one another by means of at least one connecting means, and wherein the Velcro fastener (5a, 5b) is each formed by a first hook surface (5a) and a corresponding first adhesive surface (5b), either the first hook surface (5a ) is arranged on the closure part (4a, 4b) and the first adhesive surface (5b) on the connecting section (3a, 3b) or the first hook surface (5a) on the connecting section (3a, 3b) and the first adhesive surface (5b) is arranged on the closure part (4a, 4b), and that each closure part (4a, 4b) can be fastened in different angular positions ($ ,, 2) to the corresponding connecting section (3a, 3b), in each angular position (1, ® :) in each case the entire first hook surface (5a) from the first adhesive surface (5b) alone or together with the material of a pocket (6) or tab is completely above deck. 2. Bandage according to claim 1, characterized in that either the hook surface (5a) each on a distal side of the closure part (4a, 4b) and the adhesive surface (5b) each on a proximal side of the connecting portion (3a, 3b) or the Hook surface (5a) each on a distal side of the connecting section (3a, 3b) and the adhesive surface (5b) each on a proximal side of the closure part (4a, 4b) is arranged 190053AT-2019011234 / GE / 06/02/2020 Bandage according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one connecting means for closing the bandage is formed by a further Kiett fastener (11a, 11b) with a second hook surface (11a) and a second adhesive surface (11b) is. Bandage according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support section is so long that its ends in the case of a closed bandage arranged symmetrically on the body lie around the abdomen, especially the front abdomen, of the person. Bandage according to one of the preceding claims, characterized shows that the length of the support section can be changed. Bandage according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first hook surface (5a) in each case forms a circular segment-shaped area (5al), the circular segment-shaped area (5al) having a first radius (R1) and a circular arc (7) of a first arc length, and wherein the first adhesive surface (5b) has a round contour (8) with a second radius (R2} and a second arc length, and wherein the first arc length is less than or equal to the second arc length and the two radii (R1, R2} are the same size or the second radius (R2} is larger than the first radius (R1). Bandage according to claim 5, characterized in that the first hook surface (5a) is arranged or attachable to the connecting section (3a, 3b) or closure part (4a, 4b) in such a way that the round contour (8) and the circular arc (7) at the connection section (3a, 3b} attached locking device (4a, 4b) lie one above the other. Bandage according to one of Claims 6 or 7, characterized in that the first arc length is smaller by a factor of 1.2 to 2 than the second Arc length is. Bandage according to one of Claims 6 to 8, characterized in that that the first and the second radius (R1, R2) between 2.5cm to 8cm 190053AT-2019011234 / GE / 06/02/2020 - 15 - is great. 10. Bandage according to one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that the circular segment-shaped area (5a1) of a pocket (6) or Tab is at least partially covered. il. Bandage according to claim 10, characterized in that the pocket (6) or the flap is formed from a, in particular Velcro-fastened, material part which is adjacent to the hook surface (5a) on the closure part (4a, 4b) or the connecting section (3a, 3b) is sewn, welded or glued. 12. Bandage according to one of claims 6 to 11, characterized in that the first hook surface (5a) is formed by the first area (5a1}) and further areas (5a2) with hooks which are connected to the connection section (3a, 3b} can be connected and adjoin the first area (5a1), 13. Bandage according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure parts (4a, 4b} have round outer contours (10a, 10b) in particular at all corners. 14. Bandage according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting sections (3a, 3b) are each formed by a part fastened to the support section (1}, 15. Bandage according to claim 14, characterized in that the connecting sections (3a, 3b) are welded, sewn or glued to the support section (1). 16. Bandage according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that the connecting sections (3a, 3b) each have a first area (B1, B5)} with which they are attached to the support section (1} and a second area (B2, B3), in which the first hook surface (5a) or adhesive surface (5b) is arranged such that the two areas do not overlap, 190053AT-2019011234 / GE / 06/02/2020 18 19, 20, 21st 22nd 23. 24. - 16 - Bandage according to one of the preceding claims, characterized shows that the support section (1) is formed by a fabric. Bandage according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and / or the second adhesive surface (5b, 11b) are each formed by the connecting section (3a, 3b) or the closure part (4a, 4b) itself. Bandage according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting sections (3a, 3b) and / or the closure parts (4a, 4b} are made of a material, in particular a Velcro-type material, in particular are specially made of a velor fabric, Bandage according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one closure part (4a, 4b) has a handle (15) on a distal side, which is formed in particular by a tab. Bandage according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one marking, in particular angular marking, is arranged on at least one connecting section (3a, 3b) and / or on at least one locking position (4a, 4b), on the basis of which the angular position (61, 62 ) of the closure part (4a, 4b) for connecting application section (3a, 3b} can be read. Bandage according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the closure parts (4a, 4b) are identical to one another. Bandage according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the first hook surface (5a) is smaller than the first adhesive surface (5b). Method for connecting a connecting section (3a, 3b) and a closure part (4a, 4b) of a bandage with a pocket (6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first adhesive surface (5b) or the first hook surface (5a) with a part not adhering to the first hook surface (5a) is covered in order to make the connecting section (3a, 3b} parallel to the surface of the first hook surface 190053AT-2019011234 / GE / 06/02/2020 "17 - surface (5a) in the pocket (6) and thus to position the first adhesive surface (5b) and the first hook surface (5a) to each other without the first adhesive surface (5b) and the first hook surface (5a} in contact with each other can come, whereupon, after positioning is complete, the part is removed and the first adhesive surface (5b) and the first hook surface (5a) are connected to one another. 190053AT-2019011234 / GE / 06/02/2020