DE3307787A1 - ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - Google Patents

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Orthopedic device 10

The invention relates to an orthopedic device according to the preamble of claim 1.

A so-called "steep slope lounger" has been known for about 10 years and has been on the market without interruption until now. which is supposed to "alleviate damage to the intervertebral disc" and with the support of the foot Fixed at about head height and thus difficult to reach by the user who is laborious "hangs up" on a frame for the foot holder, which incidentally inexperienced users do not succeed at all. In In the suspended position, the user essentially leans his back and buttocks against an upholstery ("couch").

Also available for a long time is an even more difficult to use, almost acrobatic talent Device for · hanging the user's body on the Feet, which also entails a not inconsiderable risk of accidents and requires an assistant for the user. In addition must this device separately z. B. be mounted in a doorway.

Last but not least, a device with an electric motor drive is offered, in order to pull the user into the high position, which is evident, especially in the event of a power failure, which is not unproblematic is.

However, due to their obvious shortcomings, none of these known devices have been able to establish themselves despite a great need that has existed per se for a long time.
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It is therefore the object of the invention to provide an orthopedic device for reversing the on the body of the To create gravity acting on the user,

- With which the therapeutic effects according to the preamble of claim 1 can be achieved and

- which (nevertheless) can be used very comfortably and accident-proof,

- i.e. without an assistant even by physically inexperienced people, who suffer from orthopedic complaints because of their often sedentary work, after just minutes permanent instruction,

- which is (surprisingly) simple and therefore inexpensive at the same time,

- so that its price is in the order of magnitude of that for surfboards (stand-up sailors), and

- which is therefore suitable as a real mass-produced item.

This object is achieved according to the invention by the teaching according to claim 1. ■

By preferably hanging freely in the elevated position, that is, not on a couch or the like is based on the known prior art, allows the inventive Orthopedic device in particular (slight) pendulum movements, which a rhythmic loading and unloading the spine with improved nutrient diffusion in bring about the intervertebral discs. In this way, the user can instantly by simply unhooking and commuting get rid of annoying spinal, joint and muscle pain and relax your psyche.

In special cases, ζ. Β. in an extraordinarily weakened condition of the user due to illness, but the additional provision of a (connected to the foot holder) Recommend a lounger or similar support, in which case the user may not stand in the lower position, but (horizontally) from which it is rotated by only approx. 90 ° into the raised position.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention, which obviously promote the solution of the problem, are in the subclaims specified.

The execution of the rotatable carrier according to claim 4 is by no means based on the preferred teaching according to claim 20 in the form of tires (with cross bars), but rather it can also, in particular, be in the form of a cylindrical (possibly not closed to a full circle, material-saving) Outer surface, laterally like a wheel over spokes ter tires or the like. Take place.

The training according to claims 6 and 7 (1st alternative) is particularly favorable for a smooth turning of the Carrier by the user by means of displacement from its center of mass, that according to claim 7 (2nd alternative) allows the device to be adapted to the height of the user.

The preferably provided automatically acting foot holder position stabilizing device according to claims 8-11, in contrast to a brake od. The like. Basically no operation by the user, who essentially concentrates on shifting his center of mass can. The teaching according to claims 10 and 11 ensures a particularly simple structure.

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The carrier according to claims 12 and 13 is (also) Material saved.

The teaching according to claims 14-22 ensures a particularly simple and also secure storage of the rotatable Carrier.

There are various possibilities for the execution of the foot bracket, in particular those according to the claims 23-27. Particularly advantageous and tested is the foot bracket according to claims 23 and 24, which is extremely simple, fast operability and a high level of comfort for the user (because of the clinging, pressure points avoiding Upholstery rolls) combined with a high level of security (regardless of foot and leg dimensions), namely with and without shoes.

In principle, no separate handle device is necessary (see. Claims 28 and 29), since the user can easily can be supported on the stationary stand or carrier to the movement of the center of gravity by shifting Carry out foot support from the low to the high position and vice versa.

But it is also conceivable that in the special cases already mentioned above, for. B. when the user is particularly weakened is, an assistant to the user, who preferably then is leaned against a lounger (see above), turns from the low to the high position and back.

For such special cases, the teaching is also based on the claims 32 - 35 in question.

The teaching according to claims 36 and 37 has the particular advantages that the device is easy to transport as well as being assembled and dismantled.

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The invention is explained in more detail, for example, with the aid of the drawing explained. Show it:

, Fig. 1 ^: a first embodiment of the

orthopedic according to the invention

Device in front view;

FIG. 2 shows the device from FIG. 1 in side view; FIG.
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Fig. 3 similar to Fig. 2 in side view,

but in the hanging position of the user;

Fig. 4 shows a second embodiment of the

orthopedic device according to the invention in side view;

Fig. 5 is an enlarged plan view of the foot

bracket in direction of arrow V from

Fig. 4;

FIG. 6 shows a section VI - VI from FIG. 5; FIG.

7 shows a section VII - VII from FIG. 5;

8 shows a section VIII - VIII from

Fig. 4.

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A first embodiment of the device according to the invention according to Fig. 1-3 consists essentially of two equal-sized tires 2 connected to one another by transverse webs 1, in particular made of tubular steel. Own the tires 2 two pairs of rotation limit stops 3, 4.

The distance between the rotation limit stops 3, 4 from each other in The direction of rotation is greater than 180 °, preferably about 240 °.

In the direction of rotation between the rotation limit stops 3, 4 is a foot holder in the form of buckling devices 5 and handles 6 are arranged, the buckling devices 5 arranged near the one pair of rotation limit stops 4 and the handles near the other pair of rotation limit stops 3 are. The buckling devices 5 are mounted on the web 1 running transversely to the tires 2, the arrangement of which between the low position of the foot bracket and the high position (according to FIGS. 2 and 3) an angle of more than 180 ° includes.

The handles 6 are two brackets which are arranged approximately parallel to one another and which point towards the opposite tire 2 are angled so that there is an angle of 30 ° between the associated tire 2 and the handle 6.

The handles 6 extend over a relatively large section of the tire like a secant, with the one extending from the buckling device 5 through the central axis 7 of the tires 2 Diameter 8 intersects the handles 6 between their respective attachment points 9, 10.

The rotation limit stops 3, 4 are formed by tire parts bent radially outward, such as in particular from Fig. 2 and 3 can be clearly seen. 35

The tires 2 are curved in the direction of rotation between the rotation limit stops 3, 4 in the shape of a circular arc, with constant

the radius, while the smaller, non-rotating part of the tire, the left in Fig. 2 is shown and runs between the rotation limit stops 3, 4, deviating from the circular arc shape is.

The buckling devices 5 exist in the exemplary embodiment from shoes attached to the bridge 1. Instead of the fixed arrangement of shoes, shoe clamping devices can also be used be provided as z. B. of sliding skates, roller skates, ice skates and the like. Are known.

The tires 2 each rest on two pairs of bearing rollers 12, 13 fastened on a common base frame 11. The distance between the bearing rollers 12, 13 is here chosen so that the tires 2 have no points of contact with the ground which is at the level of the frame 11.

Furthermore, in the immediate vicinity of the rollers 12, 13 guides 15 fixed to the frame are provided, which have a lateral Should prevent the tires 2 from migrating. The transverse webs 1 are in the embodiment as hollow round profile bars formed, which are pushed onto pins welded to the tire 2 and splinted to them.

Furthermore, each tire 2 can itself at least centrally be divided and connected by means of a pin connection which is also secured by means of split pins or the like. 30th

In Fig. 2 and 3 are the low and high positions of the device shown with the body 16 of a user.

In the lower position according to FIG. 2, the user is standing in the device, whereby due to his body position, the between the central axis 7 and the connection length of the rotation limit stops 3, 4 is aligned, a stable position is achieved.

To now move the device from the position shown in FIG To transfer position according to FIG. 3, the user engages with his hands further forward on the handles 6, near their attachment points 9.

So that his body lies beyond the central axis 7, so that the tire 2 rotates on the rollers 12, 13 about the central axis.

Towards the end of the rotary movement, when the position according to FIG. 3 is reached, the user gives the handles 6 free, so that his body forms a secant with respect to the tire 2, which is between the line connecting the rotation limit stops 3, 4 and the central axis 7 is »

This also ensures a stable position here, so that the user can remain hanging in the device for as long as desired. without performing any compensatory movements. 25th

To move back from the position shown in FIG. 3 in the Position according to FIG. 2, an analogous sequence of movements is required.

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4-8 show a second, preferred embodiment of the orthopedic device according to the invention, which differs from the first embodiment essentially in distinguishes between the following assemblies: 5

- movement limiting device,

- handle device,

- Foot holder including its adjustable fastening on the carrier.

The relationship between the individual components of the second exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 4-8 and those of the first embodiment according to FIGS. 1 - 3 can easily be taken from the reference numerals, because in correspondence the reference numerals of the components of the second embodiment are increased by "50", that is z. B. instead of "6" in the first embodiment, "56" in the second embodiment.

The device according to the second exemplary embodiment (see FIG. 4 first) has, in particular, tires 51 which are connected by cross bars 52. The tires 51 are provided with rotation limit stops 53 and 54 in the form of bends Mistake.

The user gets into a foot holder 55 and grips a handle 56 so that he can then move his Center of mass from the low to the high position rotates.

A floor frame 61 carries bearing rollers 62 and 63 on which the tires 51 rest, which are prevented from being unintentionally lifted off by securing bolts 66 (see Figs. 4 and 8).

The stops 53 and 54 act with counter-stops 67 and 68 together on the floor frame 61, as can be seen directly from FIG.

The foot bracket 55 specifically has a foot bracket frame 70, a step plate 72, a pair of first upholstery rollers 74, a pair of second upholstery rollers which can be pivoted on the other hand 75, namely attached to support arms 76 and 78, the latter can be pivoted about a bearing pin 79. To swivel must from a toothed segment 81, which forms the bearing for the support arm 78 with a bearing bracket 82, a spring-loaded (Spring not shown) Toothed pawl 84 disengaged by means of a release rod 88 with a rod head 89 (see. Fig. 6 and 7).

The foot support frame 70 has a cross member 91, the with a U-bracket 93 between the tires 51 by means of fastening screws 94 and holes 95 is screwed, so simply adjust the height of the foot mount to adapt the device to the height of the user to be able to.

T-mounting arms 97 on the U-bracket 93 are via mounting screws 99 and screw holes 100 in the tire 51 25 'supported (see. In particular Fig. 5 below) in order to better smoothness of the tires 51 when shifting the center of mass the position of the foot holder 55 on the circumference the tire 51 to adjust.

Claims (1)

PATENT ADVERTISER * & LAWYER DIPL-PHYS. DR. JUR. U. HEIDRICH ♦ APPROVED BY THE EUROPEAN PATENT OFFICE EUROPEAN PATENT ATTORNEY Franziskanerstr. 30th D-8000 MUNICH 80 Tel. (089) 448 50 40 - Telex 5 213 710 eptod March 4th 1983 ^! BEST - DE Device 2 Expectations Orthopedic device to reverse the force of gravity acting on the user's body, in particular to: - relieve the spine, - especially intervertebral discs and small vertebral joints, - Relaxation of muscles, tendons and ligaments, - Decongestion of veins and lymph vessels, - unblocking joints,
with - a foot holder for essentially vertical hanging of the user on the feet, marked by - a movable mounting of the foot holder, - such that it is movable - by the user by shifting his center of mass - From a lower position with the user essentially standing - on essentially an arc of a circle - in the elevated position with the feet hung up with the user's body preferably hanging freely as - back to the lower ground. Device according to claim 1, - with a stand, characterized, - that the foot holder - In a guide of the stand on essentially the arc of a circle around essentially a horizontal one Axis is rotatable. 3. Device according to claim 2, - with a handle device, characterized in that - That the handle device - In a guide of the stand on essentially an arc of a circle around essentially a horizontal one Axis is rotatable. 4. Apparatus according to claim 1, - with a support for the foot holder, characterized in that - That the carrier with the foot bracket - Can be rotated on essentially the circular arc about a horizontal axis. 5. Apparatus according to claim 4, - With a handle device on the carrier, characterized in that - That the carrier with the handle device - Can be rotated on essentially an arc of a circle about essentially one horizontal axis. ~ 3 - 6. Apparatus according to claim 4 or 5,
characterized, - That the carrier with the foot bracket - Is designed such that in the elevated position of the foot holder (5; 55) ¹ - the freely hanging body (16) of the user against which essentially a horizontal axis (7) is offset in the direction away from the circular arc (Fig. 3; 4).
10 7. Device according to one of claims 4 - 6, characterized, - that the foot holder (55) - On the carrier (51) in its circumferential and / or radial direction Direction can be adjusted using a fastening device (97, 99, 100 // 91, 93 - 95) (Figures 5; 7). 8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by - a foot bracket position stabilizer - To automatically stabilize the position of the foot holder in its upper position, preferably also in its lower position. 9. Apparatus according to claim 8,
characterized in that the foot holder position stabilizing device has a movement limiting device for limiting the movement of the foot holder to essentially the arc of a circle.
35 ^: r-iJ /: - r: /: 33Ö7787 10. Apparatus according to claim 9, characterized, - that the movement limiting device has: - At least one stop (53, 54) assigned to the foot holder (55), - which can be placed against a stationary counter-stop (67, 68), possibly in a frictionally engaged manner (Fig. 4). 11. Apparatus according to claim 10 with claim 4, characterized, - That the foot holder (55) associated stop - Is a radially bent support section (53, 54) (Fig. 4). 12. Apparatus according to claim 11, characterized, - That the carrier (2; 51) - only between its stops (3, 4; 53, 54) is circular arc-shaped (Fig. 1 - 3; 4). 25th 13. Apparatus according to claim 12, characterized, - That the carrier (2; 51) - Is closed by a substantially straight section (Fig. 1-3; 4). Device according to one of claims 4-13, characterized, - That the carrier (2; 51) - on bearing rollers (12, 13; 62, 63) on a floor frame (11; 61) is stored (Fig. 1 - 3; 4 - 8). 15. Apparatus according to claim 14 with claim 10, 10 ". Characterized by - That the stationary counter-stop (67, 68) - Is provided on the floor frame (61) (Fig. 4). 16. Apparatus according to claim 14 or 15, marked by - a carrier fuse - Against lifting of the carrier (2; 51) from the bearing rollers (12, 13; 62, 63) (Fig. 1 - 3; 4 - 8) 17. Apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that - That the carrier fuse - a base frame-fixed guide (15) for the carrier has (Fig. 1 - 3) 30 · -: -: Ι ^ ζ'Γζ- ,]: 33U7787 18. Apparatus according to claim 17, characterized in that - that the base frame-fixed guide - Has tabs attached to the base frame (11; 61), - which also carry the bearing rollers (12, 13; 62, 63)
(Figures 1-3; 4-8). 19. Apparatus according to claim 18, characterized in that the guide fixed to the base frame has adjacent guide elements, in particular bolts (66), sheets
(Figures 4, 8). 20. Apparatus according to any one of claims 4-19, characterized in that - that the carrier - has two parallel tires (2; 51), - which are preferably connected, - In particular by cross bars (1; 52) (Fig. 1 - 3; 4 - 8).
25th 21. Apparatus according to claim 20, characterized, - That the base frame-fixed guide - formed in the bearing rollers (12, 13; 62, 63) Longitudinal grooves - Has substantially tire width (Fig. 1 - 3; 4 - 8). 22. Apparatus according to claim 21, characterized in that - that the base frame-fixed guide - Has at least one guide roller fixed to the base frame for each tire (2; 51). 23. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that - that the foot holder (55) has: - a step plate (72) for the feet, - First upholstery rolls (74) or the like that are stationary on the footplate (72), - Can be pivoted and locked against the step plate (72) second upholstery rolls (75) or the like Pinching of the transition between foot and leg with the first upholstery rolls (74) or the like. (Figures 4-7). 24. Apparatus according to claim 23, characterized, - That the device for pivoting the second upholstery rolls (75) or the like has: - a spring-loaded operating rod (88), - The one with a toothed pawl (84) in a toothed segment (81) can be locked
(Fig. 4-7). 25. Device according to one of claims 1-22, characterized, - that the foot holder has: - seat belt means (5).
35 33U7 / Ö7 26. Device according to one of claims 1-22, characterized in that - that the foot holder has: - shoe clamping means. 27. Device according to one of claims 1-22, characterized ge k. registered, - that the foot holder has: - a scissors-like device. 28. Device according to one of claims 4 - 27, characterized in that - That the handle device - Is formed by the carrier (2; 51) for the foot holder (5; 55) (Figures 1-3; 4-8). 29. Device according to one of claims 4-27, characterized in that - that the handle device - Is formed by a (possibly already present) cross bar (1; 56) on the carrier (2; 51) (Figures 1-3; 4). 30. Device according to one of claims 4-27, characterized in that - that the handle device - Is formed by bracket (6) on the circumference of the carrier (2) (Figures 1-3).
35 .- "■. ·.: 33077S7 - Q - 31. Device according to one of claims 4 -27, characterized in that - That the handle device - Is provided on the floor frame (11; 61). 5 32. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by - a motor drive - for the foot holder (5; 55). 33. Apparatus according to claim 32 with claim 4, characterized in that - that the motor drive - The carrier (2; 51) drives via a gear train, in particular a gear train. 34. Apparatus according to claim 32 with claim 13, characterized in that - that the motor drive - The bearing rollers (12, 13; 62, 63) on the floor frame drives.
25th 35. Apparatus according to claim 32 with claim 9, characterized in that - that the motor drive - by limit switches on the counter stops (67, 68) can be switched off
(Fig. 4). 36. Device according to one of claims 2-35, characterized in that - That the stand or carrier - Is detachably composed of several individual parts, in particular 5 pluggable. 37. Apparatus according to claim 20, characterized 10 - that the tires (2; 51) - are made of metal pipe.