JP2000338863A - Implement for training way of using chopsticks - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an implement for training the way of using chopsticks which is high in an effect of correcting the wrong way of the chopsticks, is fast in the progress of operability and is usable as a tool for rehabilitation as well. SOLUTION: A main body 1 of a flat plate is provided with a small hole 3 for inserting a stationary chopstick 11 and stopping its movement and holes 4 for guiding a movable chopstick 12 so that a user is able to make training of moving the movable chopstick 12 to be held by the index finger and the middle finger on the basis of the stationary chopstick 11 anchored by the small hole 3 along a guide hole 14. If such training implement is used, the user is forced to correctly use the chopsticks and eventually acquires the way of correctly using the chopsticks.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a training tool for chopstick use which is useful for correcting misuse of chopsticks and restoring a function of a weakened finger.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, the number of children who have difficulty using chopsticks tends to increase, in part because of the increased opportunity to eat with knives and forks.

As a countermeasure, chopsticks provided with a correction tool for correctly positioning a finger have been proposed and put into practical use.

[0004]

The chopsticks provided with a finger position corrector are useful for correcting the holding style. However, in order to use the chopsticks correctly, it is necessary to not only hold the chopsticks correctly but also use the index finger and the middle finger. It is necessary to move the chopsticks to be sandwiched (hereinafter referred to as movable chopsticks) smoothly and accurately, and the conventional chopsticks with straightening tools, which do not consider the function of the latter at all,
The effect of correcting usage errors is weak.

[0005] In order to restore the function of a finger that has been weakened or lost due to injury or disease by rehabilitation after treatment, it is essential to strengthen the muscle strength of the finger and to exercise it as intended. I can't respond to that request.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a training tool for using chopsticks, which has a high effect of correcting erroneous use of chopsticks and also has an excellent effect on the recovery of finger function.

[0007]

The present invention provides a training tool for using chopsticks, which comprises: a flat hole which can be held by inserting a chopstick supported by a thumb and a ring finger into a flat, hand-held body; an index finger and a middle finger; And a guide hole or groove for guiding the chopstick to be operated by being sandwiched between the holes. This training device can also perform training for strengthening the finger's muscular strength by locking the free end side of the chopstick operated by the index finger and the middle finger on the free end side and adding an elastic body that applies a force in the opening direction to the chopstick.

[0008]

[Function] One of the chopsticks is supported from below with a ring finger, and fixed from above with thumbs. Then, the other chopstick (movable chopstick) sandwiched between the forefinger and the middle finger is opened and closed by operating with the sandwiched finger. At this time, if the fixed chopsticks (the chopsticks on the fixed side) are not firmly held in the correct position, the chopsticks operation will be awkward,
Bad habit. Therefore, in the training device of the present invention, the fixed chopsticks are inserted into the small holes of the main body to stop the movement, and the movable chopsticks are moved along the guiding holes or grooves based on the fixed chopsticks placed at the correct positions. I did it. As a result, incorrect use of the chopsticks is prevented, and a proper usage is naturally acquired.

The shape of the guiding hole or groove can be freely determined, and moving the chopstick along the hole or groove improves the operation of the movable chopstick.

[0010] In the training device in which the elastic body applies force to the movable chopsticks, it is necessary to operate the movable chopsticks by stretching the elastic body, thereby training the muscles and strengthening the muscle strength of the fingers. . Therefore, it is very useful as a fingertip training tool for rehabilitation.

[0011]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a training tool for using chopsticks according to the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows a main body formed of a transparent plastic plate. The main body 1 is provided with a handle 2 for easy holding by hand, but the handle 2 may be provided as needed.

A training tool 10 is provided in the main body 1 by providing a small hole 3 for inserting the fixed chopsticks 11 halfway and stopping the movement, and a guiding hole 4 for guiding the movable chopsticks 12.

In the training device 10, the fixed chopsticks 11 are inserted into the small holes 3 to stop the movement, and the movable chopsticks 12 are moved with the index finger and the middle finger along the hole surface of the guide hole 4. Thereby, the operation function of the index finger and the middle finger is developed, and the chopsticks can be used correctly and smoothly.

The small hole 3 is preferably sized to receive the fixed chopsticks 11 in a substantially conforming manner.

The guide hole 4 may be replaced with a guide groove 5 as shown in FIG. The shape of the guide hole 4 or the guide groove 5 is not particularly limited, and may be freely determined.

FIG. 2 shows a modification of the guide hole 4. As shown in FIG. 2, the position of the small hole 3 can be changed according to how the body 1 is held.

FIG. 3 shows that a small hole 3 is provided in the center of the disc-shaped main body 1 and a guide groove 5 is provided on the outer periphery of the main body 1 in place of the guide hole. The movable chopstick can be moved along the groove surface of the guide groove 5 while rotating the main body 1.

The main body 1 may be supported by being set up on a stand 6 as shown in FIG. 4, and training may be performed in this state.

FIG. 4 shows the main body 1 formed of a wire, and the small holes 3 and the guide holes 4 are also formed by bending the wire. Even if it is formed of a wire in this way, it is possible to produce a training tool having substantially no difference from a training tool formed by providing holes or grooves in a flat plate. This wire training device is lightweight and low in material costs.

FIG. 5 shows that a rubber strap 7 is attached at a position distant from the small hole 3 of the main body 1 and a movable chopstick 12 is attached to a hole of a hook (in the figure, made of rubber) 8 attached to a free end of the rubber strap 7. It is a training tool that can be fitted. When using the training device 10, it is necessary to close the movable chopsticks 12 while stretching the elastic cord 7, thereby increasing the muscle strength of the finger. In addition,
The rubber string 7 may be replaced by a tension spring having an appropriate force.

[0022]

When the training tool of the present invention described above is used, the chopsticks must be used correctly, so that the proper usage can be naturally acquired.

In addition, since the operation training function of the movable chopsticks is provided, progress is quickened, which is useful for restoring the function of the deceased finger.

In particular, an elastic body capable of applying a force to a movable chopstick can strengthen the muscle strength of a finger, and can be effectively used as a tool for rehabilitation as well as correction of usage of chopsticks.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a training device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of another embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a front view of another embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a training tool having a muscle strengthening function.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Handle 3 Small hole 4 Guide hole 5 Guide groove 6 Stand 7 Rubber string 8 Hanging tool 10 Training tool 11 Fixed chopsticks 12 Movable chopsticks

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A small hole for inserting a chopstick supported by a thumb and a ring finger into a flat, hand-held main body to stop the movement, and a guiding hole or groove for guiding a chopstick operated by being sandwiched between an index finger and a middle finger. A training tool for using chopsticks. 2. The training tool for use of chopsticks according to claim 1, wherein an elastic body is added to the chopstick operated by the index finger and the middle finger, the free end of which is locked, and a force is applied to the chopstick in an opening direction.