DE202005001068U1 - Aid used for pulling on compression stockings comprises two cylinder segments that can be locked relative to each other by a locking cap that is pivotably arranged on one arm of one cylinder segment - Google Patents

Abstract

Aid (1) comprises two cylinder segments (3, 4) interconnected by one or more hinges (9, 10) and each provided with a handle (5-8) and one arm (11, 12). Both cylinder segments can be pivoted toward each other via the handles about the rotational axis formed by the hinges to reduce the cross- section or can be pivoted outward to expand a compression stocking slipped over the cylinder segments. The cylinder segments can be locked relative to each other by a locking cap (13) that is pivotably arranged on the arm (11) of the cylinder segment (3). After the cylinder segments are pivoted outward, the locking cap falls over the two arms and locks the cylinder segments.

Description

The The invention relates to a device for tightening compression stockings the preamble of claim 1.

The Tightening compression stockings, in particular those with the compression classes III and IV, is difficult and for persons with handicap or age-related low hand forces impossible.

It are the solution This problem has been made in the past a lot of technical proposals been such. represented in the application DE 38 10 047 C2. In this should be prepared by the user in preparation for the putting on of stocking on "left" over a tunnel-shaped bracket construction be rolled, so that then the Walk in the taut stocking can be inserted on the tunnel. This device is available in the market and has become the pure donning process well proven. However, it is difficult in this device, the compression stocking over the Ironing construction to roll. These are especially in stockings high compression classes considerable hand forces and some skill required.

This problem want the DE 198 03 503.9 and DE 42 28 916 C2 solve, in which they use two half-shell-shaped ironing constructions on the collapsed state of the compression stocking due to the consequent reduction in cross section can be easily reared and then spread the shell-shaped bracket structures longitudinally and thereby stretch the stocking, so that you can get on with the foot.

These devices serve the purpose, but have the disadvantage that they are difficult and especially in the case of DE 198 03 503.9 are complicated because they require a motor drive.

In the US 4,942,988 a construction is described in which two pivotable bracket segments form a cylindrical shape with variable by the pivoting diameter. In the folded state and thus small diameter of the stocking is rolled over the bracket construction, then the bracket segments are stretched, the cross section of the bracket construction and thus the opening cross-section increases for convenient insertion of the foot. In order to hold the strap construction for tightening the stocking in the cocked position, a latch is provided which is achieved by a special design of the hinge construction. A disadvantage of the type of locking used here, however, is that it can only be released again against the elastic forces of the stocking.

all The above constructions is common that they due to their size only conditionally for a mobile use, for example when traveling, are suitable. Especially For passengers, the luggage size is often limited.

Of the Invention is based on the object, a simple dressing aid low effort and small size of the type mentioned to create the disadvantages of the constructions described above avoids and so it also allows people with weak hand forces, compression stockings without to attract foreign help.

According to the invention this Task with a donning aid according to claim 1 achieved in that a tunnel-shaped bracket construction consists of two cylinder segments connected by hinges so they are to an approximate oval shape, opposite the tunnel shape has a greatly reduced cross-section, collapsed can be, so that due to the reduced cross-section, a compression stocking slightly above it let slide. By doing then it again by two tension levers the partially cylindrical bracket leads to the tunnel shape and then a latch cap over two on the temples located leg pivots, so that the bracket in the tensioned state are locked, the compression stocking is and remains taut and allows a comfortable step into the stocking.

Further Advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description in which an embodiment the invention will be explained with reference to six drawings. It shows

1 a perspective view of the dressing aid in the folded state and raised latch cap;

2a a perspective view of the dressing aid in the folded state;

2 B a perspective view of the dressing aid in the folded state with pulled stocking;

3a a perspective view of the donning aid in the almost unfolded state;

3b a perspective view of the donning in nearly unfolded state with pulled stocking;

4a a perspective view of the dressing aid in the unfolded state;

4b a perspective view of the dressing aid in the unfolded state with tights stocking;

5a a front view of the latch cap just before locking;

5b a detailed perspective view of the latch cap just before locking;

6 a front view of the latch cap after locking.

The dressing aid ( 1 ) to 1 consists of a tunnel-shaped bracket construction ( 2 ), consisting of two symmetrical bow-shaped cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ), which by the hinges ( 9 . 10 ) are movably connected. In the lower part are both cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) each to a tensioning lever ( 5 . 6 ) educated. At the ends of the tension levers ( 5 . 6 ) are for better handling the gripping sleeves ( 7 . 8th ) arranged.

Near the lower hinge ( 10 ) are on the two cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) one leg each ( 11 . 12 ) diametrically to the clamping levers ( 5 . 6 ) arranged so that the two legs ( 11 . 12 ) in the unfolded state of the donning aid are parallel to each other and open scissor-shaped in the folded state against each other.

On the upper leg ( 11 ) is a downwardly open, U-shaped locking cap ( 13 ) so movable in a fulcrum ( 14 ) stored in parallel position of both legs ( 11 . 12 ) can fold over this and so the two cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) locked against each other.

The locking cap ( 13 ) has at the lower leg ( 12 ) facing side a recess ( 15 ) whose narrow side ( 16 ) runs obliquely. The lower leg ( 12 ) is at its end ( 17 ) bevelled such that it when unfolding the dressing aid the locking cap ( 13 ) just before locking so far raises that this over the leg ( 12 ) is lifted and then in the locked position over both legs ( 11 . 12 ) falls.

To put on the garment applied to the dressing ( 26 ) are on each cylinder segment ( 3 . 4 ) on two eyelets each ( 18 . 19 . 20 . 21 ) two rope loops ( 22 . 23 ) with grips ( 24 . 25 ) appropriate. A further advantageous variant would be the use of straps, with or without handles, instead of the rope loops.

The Construction is made of steel with corrosion protection, e.g. Chrome plating.

To use the dressing aid is placed in a comfortable working position, for example, placed on a table. To coat the stocking ( 26 ), the dressing aid must be folded. For this purpose, the locking cap ( 13 ) and the two cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) on the handles ( 7 . 8th ) folded until the latch flap ( 13 ) no longer over the thighs ( 11 . 12 ) attacks. This changes the of the two cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) spanned base area of an approximately semi-circular to an oval shape, the size of the base area is reduced.

Now the stocking ( 26 ) over both cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) to be pulled ( 2a ). Then the handles ( 7 . 8th ) in the direction of the arrow A ( 3a . b ) panned. Due to the resulting moving apart of the two cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ), the spanned base area changes from the oval to an approximately semicircular shape. As a result, the two cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) a tunnel-shaped bracket construction and the stocking is stretched ( 4a . b ).

So that the cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) remain in the clamped position, they must be locked. When tensing the stocking ( 26 ) moves shortly before the end of the pivotal movement of the legs ( 12 ) with its bevelled end ( 17 ) against the narrow sloping side ( 16 ) the latch cap ( 13 ) and raises them on the basis of leverage ( 3a . b and 5a . b ). Once the thighs ( 11 . 12 ) overlap each other at the end of the movement, the locking cap falls ( 13 ) over both thighs ( 11 . 12 ) and thereby locks the cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) ( 4a . b and 6 ). Thus, the dressing aid for putting on the stocking is ready.

To put on the stocking ( 26 ) the dressing aid ( 1 ) are now placed on the floor so that the handles ( 7 . 8th ) are directed away from the body. The user takes the two grips ( 24 . 25 ) of the rope loops ( 22 . 23 ) in the hands, tightens the rope loops ( 22 . 23 ) and insert the foot into the taut stocking. Then the dressing aid with the rope loops ( 22 . 23 ) pulled up parallel to the leg, while the stocking rolls ( 26 ) on the leg.

The locking process show the 5a . b & 6 , To lock according to 5a the locking cap ( 13 ) in the direction of arrow B ( 5a . b ) through the against the narrow side ( 16 ) the latch cap ( 13 ) tilting slope ( 17 ) of the thigh ( 12 ) and falls on further pivotal movement in the end position over both legs ( 11 . 12 ) ( 6 ).

The hinge ( 9 ) can with a preferably thin-walled, elastic hose ( 27 ) covered, which prevents the stocking at the hinge ( 9 ) or gets stuck and prevents the user of the donning aid from getting caught in the hinge ( 9 ) protects.

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donning

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Tunnel-shaped bracket construction

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U-shaped cylinder segment

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U-shaped cylinder segment

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clamping lever

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clamping lever

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handle

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handle

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upper hinge

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lower hinge

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Oberer leg

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lower leg

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bolt cap

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pivot point

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recess on latch cap

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narrow side the recess

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Sloping end of the thigh ( 12 )

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eyelet

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eyelet

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eyelet

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eyelet

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rope loop

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rope loop

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grip

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grip

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stocking

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elastic tube

Claims (5)

Dressing aid for compression stockings consisting of two bow-shaped cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) by one or more hinges ( 9 . 10 ), wherein the cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) each with a handle ( 5 . 6 . 7 . 8th ) and a thigh ( 11 . 12 ), and both cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) over the handles ( 5 . 6 . 7 . 8th ) around the axis of rotation formed by the hinge or hinges) for reducing the cross-section against each other or for expanding the pushed-over compression stocking can be swung out and locked, characterized in that the locking of the cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) against each other by a locking cap ( 13 ), which on the thigh ( 11 ) of the cylinder segment ( 3 ) is pivotally mounted and after swinging over both legs ( 11 . 12 ) and thereby the cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) locked against each other. Dressing aid for compression stockings according to claim 1, characterized in that on the cylinder segments ( 3 . 4 ) one handle each ( 24 . 25 ) is arranged. Dressing aid for compression stockings according to claim 2, characterized in that the handles ( 24 . 25 ) are designed as cable loops. Dressing aid for compression stockings according to claim 2, characterized in that the handles ( 24 . 25 ) are designed as belt loops. Dressing aid for compression stockings according to claim 1, characterized in that the hinge ( 9 ) with an elastic hose ( 27 ) is covered