ES1229528U

ES1229528U - APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SCIENCE, LUMBOTICS AND EPICONDILITIS (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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Publication number: ES1229528U
Application number: ES201930477U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Gonzalez Samuel Abad
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2019-03-22
Filing date: 2019-03-22
Publication date: 2019-05-16
Anticipated expiration: 2029-03-22
Also published as: ES1229528Y

Abstract

Apparatus for the treatment of sciatica, lumbosciatica and epicondylitis, comprising a support structure (2) with a base (3) displaceable horizontally transversely on the patient and a mobile element (4) of pressure associated with a mechanism of lever (15) that moves it vertically to press in a regulated manner on the patient's pain point, said support structure (2) consisting of a lower platform (5) and an upper crossbar (8) in which the base (3) is incorporated, with the moving element (4) of pressure and the lever mechanism (15), inserted in an inner guide (11) that allows its movement along the crosspiece (8), which, in turn, it is adjustable in height through a vertical mast (6) in which it is inserted at one end and which links it with the lower platform (5), is characterized in that the lower platform (5) has a width of at least centimeters (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPCIONDESCRIPTION

APARATO PARA EL TRATAMIENTO DE CIATICA, LUMBOClATICA YAPPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CIATICA, LUMBOCLÁTICA AND

EPICONDILITISEPICONDILITIS

OBJETO DE LA INVENCIONOBJECT OF THE INVENTION

La invencion, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un aparato para el tratamiento de ciatica, lumbociatica y epicondilitis que aporta, a la funcion a que se destina, ventajas y caracteristicas que se describen en detalle mas adelante, lo cual supone una mejora del estado actual de la tecnica.The invention, as expressed in the title of the present specification, refers to an apparatus for the treatment of sciatica, lumbociatica and epicondylitis that contributes, to the function to which it is intended, advantages and characteristics that are described in detail below, which supposes an improvement of the current state of the technique.

El objeto de la presente invencion recae en un aparato de accionamiento manual y configuracion extremadamente simple que esta dotado de una serie de elementos ajustables y articulados con la finalidad de proveer un medio para realizar una presion localizada sobre una zona determinada de un paciente, en orden a procurar el alivio sintomatico de trastornos de ciatica, lumbociatica, epicondilitis u otros similares, el cual presenta una serie de mejoras y perfeccionamientos en su configuracion estructural destinados a proporcionar una mayor versatilidad y comodidad de uso del mismo.The object of the present invention lies in an apparatus of manual operation and extremely simple configuration that is equipped with a series of adjustable and articulated elements with the purpose of providing a means to perform a localized pressure on a certain area of a patient, in order to seek the symptomatic relief of sciatica, lumbociatica, epicondylitis or other similar disorders, which presents a series of improvements and improvements in its structural configuration destined to provide greater versatility and comfort in its use.

CAMPO DE APLICACION DE LA INVENCIONFIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

El campo de aplicacion de la presente invencion se enmarca dentro del sector de la industria dedicada a la fabricacion de aparatos destinados a ejercer presion localizada sobre pacientes, centrandose particularmente en los aplicables en el tratamiento de trastornos de ciatica, lumbociatica, epicondilitis u otros similares. The field of application of the present invention is part of the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of devices intended to exert localized pressure on patients, focusing particularly on those applicable in the treatment of sciatica, lumbociatica, epicondylitis or other similar disorders.

ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIONBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Como es sabido, la ciatica es un sindrome de inflamacion dolorosa del nervio ciatico, causada generalmente por una neuritis, que provoca principalmente hormigueos localizados en el muslo y pierna y cuya causa mas frecuente es la hernia de disco lumbar; la lumbociatica es una irritacion del nervio ciatico que se caracteriza por la aparicion brusca de un dolor lumbar que se irradia a nivel del gluteo, parte posterior y pierna, pudiendo llegar hasta los dedos de los pies; y la epicondilitis es una lesion de los musculos y tendones en la cara lateral externa del codo, provocada generalmente por un sobreesfuerzo a dicho nivel determinado por la contraccion repetida de las fibras musculares del antebrazo que generan una tension localizada en los puntos de insercion de los tendones en el hueso del codo.As is well known, sciatica is a syndrome of painful inflammation of the sciatic nerve, usually caused by neuritis, which causes mainly tingling located in the thigh and leg and whose most frequent cause is lumbar disc herniation; Lumbociatica is an irritation of the sciatic nerve that is characterized by the sudden appearance of a lumbar pain that radiates to the level of the gluteus, back and leg, and can reach the toes; and epicondylitis is a lesion of the muscles and tendons on the external lateral aspect of the elbow, usually caused by overexertion at that level determined by the repeated contraction of the muscular fibers of the forearm that generate a localized tension at the insertion points of the muscles. tendons in the bone of the elbow.

Los sintomas de estas tres afecciones, asi como los de algunas otras de cuadro similar, se ha demostrado que pueden ser aliviados total o parcialmente mediante la aplicacion de una cierta presion localizada sobre el musculo o nervio dolorido, durante un corto espacio de tiempo (alrededor de tres minutos), repitiendose el tratamiento en un par de sesiones o poco mas.The symptoms of these three conditions, as well as those of some other similar symptoms, have been shown to be alleviated in whole or in part by the application of a certain localized pressure on the muscle or sore nerve, for a short period of time (around three minutes), repeating the treatment in a couple of sessions or little more.

Para conseguir la correcta aplicacion de dicha presion localizada de manera facil y controlada, por el modelo de utilidad ES1071390U, del cual es titular el propio solicitante, se conoce un aparato de accionamiento manual que, si bien cumple satisfactoriamente el citado objetivo, presenta ciertos aspectos susceptibles de ser mejorados.In order to achieve the correct application of said localized pressure in an easy and controlled manner, by the utility model ES1071390U, of which the applicant himself owns, a manually operated device is known which, although satisfactorily fulfills the aforementioned objective, has certain aspects susceptible to be improved.

Concretamente, el citado aparato que divulga dicho modelo de utilidad cuenta con una configuracion estructura que presenta limitaciones en cuanto a la posibilidad de abarcar diferentes zonas de la espalda del paciente en sentido longitudinal, es decir, localizadas mas arriba o mas abajo del punto en que se ha colocado la base sin tener que moverlo haciendo levantar al paciente, ya que el extremo esferico que constituye la pieza de contacto con la se ejerce la presion unicamente presenta movimiento de desplazamiento transversal para situarlo mas o menos centrado respecto de la columna del paciente, y ello hace que las sesiones de tratamiento se vean limitados o resulte sumamente incomodo para el paciente tener que estar levantandose para colocar el aparato en una nueva posicion cada vez que se varia el punto de actuacion deseado.Specifically, the aforementioned apparatus that discloses said utility model has a structure configuration that has limitations in terms of the possibility of covering different areas of the patient's back. patient longitudinally, that is, located above or below the point where the base is placed without having to move it by lifting the patient, since the spherical end that constitutes the contact piece with the pressure is exerted only it presents a movement of transverse displacement to place it more or less centered with respect to the patient's column, and this makes the treatment sessions are limited or it is extremely uncomfortable for the patient to have to stand up to place the device in a new position each time that the desired point of performance is varied.

Asimismo, la configuracion estructural del aparato existente tambien presenta inconvenientes de comodidad para el paciente, al contar como plataforma inferior de su estructura de soporte con una pieza de una escasa anchura y de grueso excesivo que supone una protuberancia sobre la cual se recuesta el paciente resultando muy molesta.Likewise, the structural configuration of the existing apparatus also presents inconveniences of comfort for the patient, by having as a lower platform of its support structure a piece of a little width and of excessive thickness that supposes a protrusion on which the patient lies, resulting in very annoying

Por todo ello, el objetivo de la presente invencion se centra en el desarrollo de un nuevo aparato para el tratamiento de ciatica, lumbociatica y epicondilitis similar al ya conocido pero modificado en su configuracion estructural para dotarlo de nuevas caracteristicas tecnicas que proporcionan una sustancial mejora en cuanto a su versatilidad y ergonomia.Therefore, the objective of the present invention focuses on the development of a new device for the treatment of sciatica, lumbociatica and epicondylitis similar to the one already known but modified in its structural configuration to provide it with new technical characteristics that provide a substantial improvement in regarding its versatility and ergonomics.

EXPLICACION DE LA INVENCIONEXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

El aparato para el tratamiento de ciatica, lumbociatica y epicondilitis que la invencion propone se configura como la solucion idonea al objetivo anteriormente senalado, estando los detalles caracterizadores que lo hacen posible y que lo distinguen convenientemente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales que acompanan a la presente descripcion. The apparatus for the treatment of sciatica, lumbociatica and epicondylitis proposed by the invention is configured as the solution suited to the aforementioned objective, the details that make it possible being possible and which distinguish it conveniently included in the final claims that accompany the present description .

Concretamente, lo que la invencion propone, es un aparato que, como se ha apuntado anteriormente, esta dotado de una serie de elementos ajustables y articulados que comprenden un medio para realizar una presion localizada sobre una zona determinada de un paciente, en orden a procurar el alivio sintomatico de trastornos de ciatica, lumbociatica, epicondilitis u otros similares.Specifically, what the invention proposes, is an apparatus that, as noted above, is equipped with a series of adjustable and articulated elements comprising a means to perform a localized pressure on a certain area of a patient, in order to procure Symptomatic relief of sciatica, lumbociatica, epicondylitis or other similar disorders.

Para ello, y de manera conocida, dicho aparato se configura, esencialmente, a partir de una estructura de soporte regulable en altura que incorpora una base desplazable horizontalmente en la que se contempla un elemento movil de presion asociado a un mecanismo de palanca destinado moverlo en sentido vertical para hacer presion de forma regulada sobre el punto dolorido del paciente, comprendiendo dicha estructura de soporte una plataforma inferior, que se dispone transversalmente bajo el cuerpo del paciente recostado sobre una camilla o similar, y un travesano superior, el cual se dispone paralelo a la plataforma inferior, es decir, tambien transversalmente, pero por encima del cuerpo del paciente, y que constituye la parte superior regulable en altura de dicha estructura de soporte permitiendo su adaptacion al cuerpo de cada paciente y en la que se acopla el elemento movil de presion de la antedicha base que es desplazable a lo largo de este travesano insertada en una guia prevista al efecto, el cual ademas cuenta presenta unos medios para fijarlo a la altura deseada en un mastil vertical con el que se vincula a la plataforma inferior de la estructura.For this, and in a known manner, said apparatus is configured, essentially, from a support structure adjustable in height that incorporates a horizontally movable base in which a mobile element of pressure associated with a lever mechanism intended to move it in vertical direction for regulating pressure on the patient's pain point, said supporting structure comprising a lower platform, which is arranged transversely under the patient's body reclining on a stretcher or the like, and an upper crossbar, which is arranged parallel to the lower platform, that is, also transversally, but above the patient's body, and which constitutes the upper height adjustable part of said support structure allowing its adaptation to the body of each patient and in which the mobile element is coupled of the aforementioned base which is movable along this crossbar inserted in a guide provided to the effect, which also has some means to fix it to the desired height in a vertical mast with which it is linked to the lower platform of the structure.

A partir de esta configuracion ya conocida, el aparato de la presente invencion aumenta la anchura de la plataforma inferior con el fin de proporcionar una mayor comodidad al usuario. Concretamente la anchura de la plataforma inferior (5) tiene una anchura de como minimo 15 centimetros, preferentemente de 19 centimetros. From this already known configuration, the apparatus of the present invention increases the width of the lower platform in order to provide greater comfort to the user. Specifically, the width of the lower platform (5) has a width of at least 15 centimeters, preferably 19 centimeters.

Opcionalmente el aparto comprende unos medios para desplazar longitudinalmente dicho conjunto de travesano y base desplazable con el elemento movil en orden a permitir el desplazamiento de dicho elemento tambien en sentido longitudinal sobre el cuerpo del paciente sin que este tenga que moverse ni haya que extraer el aparato de su posicion inicial o mover la plataforma inferior.Optionally the apparatus comprises means for longitudinally moving said set of crossbar and movable base with the mobile element in order to allow the displacement of said element also longitudinally on the body of the patient without it having to move or have to remove the device from its initial position or move the lower platform.

Para ello, preferentemente, la plataforma inferior, en el extremo lateral donde incorpora el mastil con que se vincula al travesano superior, presenta una guia perpendicular sobre la cual se desplaza un pie del mastil en que se inserta el travesano superior.For this, preferably, the lower platform, at the lateral end where it incorporates the mast with which it is attached to the upper crossbar, has a perpendicular guide on which a foot of the mast in which the upper crossbar is inserted is moved.

Ademas, en la realizacion preferida, dicha plataforma inferior que determina la parte inferior de la estructura de soporte del aparato esta constituida por una pieza sensiblemente plana, con un grosor de no mas de 2 centimetres, preferentemente de 1.80 centimetres, para evitar que suponga una molestia para el paciente, pudiendo tratarse incluso de un elemento acolchado o de un elemento laminar de algun material blando, por ejemplo algun polimero.Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment, said lower platform that determines the lower part of the support structure of the apparatus is constituted by a substantially flat piece, with a thickness of not more than 2 centimetres, preferably of 1.80 centimetres, to avoid that it supposes a discomfort for the patient, being able to treat even of a quilted element or of a laminar element of some soft material, for example some polymer.

DESCRIPCION DE LOS DIBUJOSDESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Para complementar la descripcion que se esta realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprension de las caracteristicas de la invencion, se acompana a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, un plano en el que con caracter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied, as an integral part of it, a plan in which it is illustrative and not limiting. The following has been represented:

La figura numero 1 y unica.- Muestra una vista esquematica en alzado lateral de un ejemplo de realizacion del aparato para el tratamiento de ciatica, lumbociatica y epicondilitis objeto de la invencion, apreciandose las partes y elementos esenciales que comprende.The figure number 1 and only .- It shows a schematic view in elevation side view of an exemplary embodiment of the apparatus for the treatment of sciatica, lumbociatica and epicondylitis object of the invention, the parts and essential elements comprising it being appreciated.

REALIZACION PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIONPREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A la vista de la descrita figura 1 y unica, donde la numeracion adoptada designa cada una de las partes del aparato de la invencion, este comprende lo que se describe en detalle a continuacion.In view of the described figure 1 and only, where the numeration adopted designates each of the parts of the apparatus of the invention, this comprises what is described in detail below.

Asi, de manera conocida, el aparato (1) de la invencion, comprende, una estructura de soporte (2) que incorpora una base (3) desplazable horizontalmente en sentido transversal sobre el paciente con un elemento movil (4) de presion asociado a un mecanismo de palanca (15) destinado a moverlo en sentido vertical para hacer presion de forma regulada sobre el punto dolorido del paciente, estando dicha estructura de soporte (2) constituida por una plataforma inferior (5) y por un travesano (8) superior en el que se incorpora la base (3), con el elemento movil (4) de presion y el mecanismo de palanca (15), insertada en una guia interior (11) prevista al efecto para permitir su desplazamiento a lo largo del travesano (8) dispuesto transversalmente sobre el usuario, el cual, a su vez, es regulable en altura a traves de un mastil (6) vertical en el que esta insertado por un extremo y que lo vincula con la plataforma inferior (5), existiendo un tornillo de pomo (9) para fijar el travesano (8) a la altura deseada del mastil (6).Thus, in a known manner, the apparatus (1) of the invention comprises a support structure (2) incorporating a base (3) displaceable horizontally transversely on the patient with a mobile element (4) associated with pressure a lever mechanism (15) intended to move it in a vertical direction to make pressure in a regulated manner on the patient's pain point, said support structure (2) consisting of a lower platform (5) and an upper crossbar (8) in which the base (3) is incorporated, with the moving element (4) of pressure and the lever mechanism (15), inserted in an inner guide (11) provided for this purpose to allow its displacement along the crosspiece ( 8) arranged transversely on the user, which, in turn, is adjustable in height through a vertical mast (6) in which it is inserted at one end and which links it with the lower platform (5), there being a Knob screw (9) to fix the crossbar (8) to the at the desired height of the mast (6).

De una manera innovadora, la plataforma inferior (5) tiene una anchura de como minimo 15 centimetros, preferentemente de 19 centimetros. In an innovative manner, the lower platform (5) has a width of at least 15 centimeters, preferably 19 centimeters.

Ademas, en una realizacion preferida, la plataforma inferior (5) que determina la parte inferior de la estructura de soporte (2) es una pieza plana con un grosor (g) no superior a los 2 centimetres, preferentemente de 1.80 centimetres, para evitar que suponga una molestia para el paciente, pudiendo, opcionalmente consistir en un elemento acolchado o de material blando.Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the lower platform (5) that determines the lower part of the support structure (2) is a flat piece with a thickness (g) of not more than 2 centimetres, preferably of 1.80 centimetres, to avoid that supposes an annoyance for the patient, being able, optionally to consist of a cushioned element or of soft material.

Opcionalmente dicho aparato (1) comprende unos medios de desplazamiento longitudinal del travesano (8), es decir, para desplazar el conjunto del travesano (8) y la base (3), con el elemento movil (4) de presion y el mecanismo de palanca (15), en sentido perpendicular al desplazamiento que posee la base (3) a lo largo del travesano (8), ampliando la posibilidad de colocar el elemento movil (4) en un area mayor sobre el paciente sin necesidad de que se mueva de su posicion entre la plataforma inferior (5) y el travesano (8) superior, ya que, como indican las flechas de la figura 1, presenta posibilidad de desplazamiento en los tres ejes del espacio.Optionally said apparatus (1) comprises means for longitudinal movement of the cross member (8), that is, to move the assembly of the cross member (8) and the base (3), with the mobile element (4) of pressure and the mechanism of lever (15), perpendicular to the displacement of the base (3) along the crossbar (8), expanding the possibility of placing the mobile element (4) in a larger area on the patient without having to move of its position between the lower platform (5) and the upper crossbar (8), since, as indicated by the arrows in figure 1, it presents the possibility of displacement in the three axes of the space.

Preferentemente, los citados medios de desplazamiento longitudinal del travesano (8) superior estan determinados por la existencia, en el extremo lateral de la plataforma inferior (5) en que se encuentra el mastil (6) vertical, de una guia perpendicular (50) al travesano (8) y a la plataforma inferior (5), a la que se encuentra unida solidariamente, y sobre la que encaja y se desplaza un pie (60) regruesado del mastil (6) en que se inserta el travesano (8) superior.Preferably, said longitudinal displacement means of the upper cross member (8) are determined by the existence, at the lateral end of the lower platform (5) in which the vertical mast (6) is located, of a perpendicular guide (50) to the crossbar (8) and the lower platform (5), which is joined together, and on which fits and moves a thick foot (60) of the mast (6) in which the upper crossbar (8) is inserted.

En cualquier caso, como se observa en la figura, la palanca (15), provista de su correspondiente mango (16), se fija a la base (3) en una union articulada (14) situada a un lado del elemento movil (4) de presion, el cual define una protuberancia que emerge por la parte superior e inferior en el centro de la base (3) que se desplaza a lo largo del travesano (8), existiendo en el lado opuesto de dicho elemento movil (4) un tope (17) que se eleva solo por la parte superior, todo ello de manera tal que, al presionar hacia abajo el mango (16) de la palanca (15), esta presiona sobre la parte superior del elemento de presion (4) haciendolo descender, quedando limitado dicho descenso por el tope (17).In any case, as shown in the figure, the lever (15), provided with its corresponding handle (16), is fixed to the base (3) in an articulated joint (14) located on one side of the mobile element (4). ) of pressure, which defines a protrusion that emerges from the top and bottom in the center of the base (3) that moves along the crossbar (8), there being on the opposite side of said movable element (4) a stop (17) that rises only by the upper part, all this in such a way that, when pressing downwards the handle (16) of the lever (15), this presses on the upper part of the pressure element (4) causing it to descend, said descent being limited by the stop (17).

Ademas, el elemento de presion (4) se configura como una pieza cilindrica terminada inferiormente en un extremo esferico (13) como punto que entra en contacto con el cuerpo del paciente.In addition, the pressure element (4) is configured as a cylindrical part terminated inferiorly at a spherical end (13) as a point that comes into contact with the patient's body.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invencion, asi como la manera de ponerla en practica, no se considera necesario hacer mas extensa su explicacion para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan. Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages derived therefrom.

Claims

claims

1. - Apparatus for the treatment of sciatica, lumbociatica and epicondylitis, comprising a support structure (2) with a base (3) horizontally displaceable transversely on the patient and a mobile element (4) of pressure associated with a mechanism lever (15) that moves it vertically to press in a regulated manner on the patient's pain point, said support structure (2) consisting of a lower platform (5) and a crossbar (8) higher in the that the base (3) is incorporated, with the moving element (4) of pressure and the lever mechanism (15), inserted in an inner guide (11) that allows its movement along the crossbar (8), which , in turn, it is adjustable in height through a vertical mast (6) in which it is inserted at one end and which links it with the lower platform (5), it is oaraterized because the lower platform (5) has a width of at least 15 centimeters.

2. - Apparatus for the treatment of sciatica, lumbociatica and epicondylitis, according to claim 1, oaraterized because the lower platform (5) has a width of 19 centimeters.

3. - Apparatus for the treatment of sciatica, lumbociatica and epicondilitis, according to claim 1 or 2, ooteroterizado by the fact that the lower platform (5) that constitutes the lower part of the support structure (2) is a flat piece with a thickness (g) not exceeding 2 centimeters.

4. - Apparatus for the treatment of sciatica, lumbociatica and epicondylitis, according to any of the preceding claims, oaraoterizado by the fact that the lower platform (5) that constitutes the lower part of the support structure (2) is a flat piece with a thickness (g) of 1.80 centimeters.

5. - Apparatus for the treatment of sciatica, lumbociatica and epicondylitis, according to any of the preceding claims, oaraoterizado because it also comprises means of longitudinal movement of the upper crossbar (8), ie means to move the whole of the crossbar ( 8) and the base (3), with the moving element (4) of pressure and the lever mechanism (15), in a direction perpendicular to the displacement that said base (3) has along the crosspiece (8).

6. - Apparatus for the treatment of sciatica, lumbociatica and epicondilitis, according to claim 5, ooteroterizado by the fact that the means of longitudinal movement of the upper crossbar (8) are constituted by the existence, at the lateral end of the lower platform (5) in which the vertical mast (6) is located, of a perpendicular guide (50) to the crossbar (8) and to the lower platform (5), to which it is joined together, and on which it fits and moves a thicker foot (60) of the mast (6) in which the upper crossbar (8) is inserted.