JP2003111788A - Absorptive article for men - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an absorptive article for men which is easily exchanged with an excellent wearing feeling and is excellent in economical efficiency. SOLUTION: This article is provided with wearing parts having a hole where the penis is protruded outward when the article is put one and bag shape parts having a fluid holding and absorbing part for absorbing and holding a body fluid. The bag shape parts enclose the penis protruded outward from the hole, and then, are fitted to the wearing parts so as to be freely attachable/ detachable.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to incontinence patients, infants,
The present invention relates to an absorbent article for men used for bedridden sick people and the elderly.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Incontinence patients, bedridden sick people, etc. cannot autonomously urinate. Therefore, it is necessary to deal with the urination of these persons. Several instruments and methods therefor are disclosed.

One of the typical methods is to introduce a catheter through the urethra to the bladder and introduce urine into the urine container through the catheter. However, this method is very painful for the practitioner and requires a large-scale device, so it is suitable for patients with serious illness who have difficulty even discharging urine to the outside of the body. It is not appropriate for people who can urinate if caring for others.

Another method is to cover the penis of the user with a sheath-shaped urinary urine container made of glass or resin, and to use a urinary device of the kind which is fixed to the wearer's body with a belt or the like. . Although such a method causes less pain at the time of wearing, it takes a lot of time to put it on, and the weight of the urine drainage container imposes a heavy burden on the user for constant use, and also limits the movement of the user. Further, there is a drawback that the presence of the urine drainage container stands out from the clothing.

On the other hand, the simplest method is to use a disposable diaper. Although such a method is easier to wear than the method using the above-mentioned device, since the diaper is bulky, it is easy to notice that the diaper is worn over clothing, and the movement of the wearer is also limited. In addition, although the disposable diaper substantially has only a part that absorbs urine, once used, it is necessary to replace all of it, which is not economical. Furthermore, in the case of bedridden patients who cannot change their diapers by themselves, urine remains in the diaper after urination and before it is changed by a caregiver etc. May cause discomfort and may cause skin irritation. Also, changing the diaper is a heavy burden on the caregiver.

[0006]

Therefore, the main object of the present invention is to provide a male absorbent article which does not have the drawbacks of the conventional methods, that is, has excellent wearing comfort and does not limit the movement of the wearer. Another object of the present invention is to provide an absorbent article for men, which can be mounted and replaced relatively easily and which is also excellent in economic efficiency.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems The inventions described in the claims for solving the above problems are as follows. <Invention of Claim 1> A wearing part having a hole portion in which at least the glans of the penis projects to the outside when worn, and a bag-like bag part having a liquid-retaining absorbing part for absorbing and retaining body fluid. The absorbent article for men, characterized in that the bag part is detachably attached to the wearing part so as to wrap at least the glans of the penis protruding from the hole part to the outside. Sex goods.

(Function and Effect) Since the bag component is attached so as to wrap at least the glans of the penis, urine is reliably held in the bag. Since the bag component is attachable to and detachable from the wearing component, it is possible to replace only the bag component while wearing the wearing component. Since only the bag parts can be replaced, they can be replaced easily and quickly after use. In addition, since the bag part that absorbs urine and the wearing part that the user actually wears are separate bodies, the wearing part of the wearing part does not get damp,
Compared to diapers and the like, the discomfort of the wearer is greatly reduced.

<Invention of Claim 2> A wearing part having a tubular portion protruding to the outside so that the penis is inserted into the tubular portion when worn, and a liquid retaining property for absorbing and retaining body fluid. And a bag-shaped bag part having an absorbing part, and the bag part is detachably attached to the wearing part so that the base part covers the tubular part and the penis. An absorbent article for men characterized by the above.

(Advantageous effects) In addition to the effect of the first aspect of the invention, since the penis is guided by the tubular portion, the bag member can be securely attached. Moreover, since the penis is supported by the tubular portion, the wearing feeling is excellent. Furthermore, by providing the tubular portion, the risk of urine flowing back into the wearing part is reduced.

<Invention of Claim 3> The absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the bag component is detachable by a mechanical fastener interposed between the bag component and the tubular portion thereof.

(Operation and effect) Since it is detachable by the mechanical fastener, it is easy to attach and detach the bag member to and from the wearing portion.

<Invention of Claim 4> The bag component has a liquid-permeable sheet on the inner surface side, a liquid-impermeable sheet on the outer surface side, and a body fluid-retaining absorbing portion interposed therebetween. The absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

(Function and Effect) Since the liquid-permeable sheet is provided on the inner surface side, the liquid-impermeable sheet is provided on the outer surface side, and the body fluid-retaining absorbing portion interposed therebetween, urine leaks out of the bag. Is reliably prevented, and the absorbent article does not come into direct contact with the skin.

<Invention of Claim 5> The absorbent article for men according to claim 4, wherein the absorbent portion is present at a position spaced from the head of the penis to the tip side.

(Effect) Since urine is discharged from the tip of the penis toward the tip side of the bag article, urine is preferably absorbed by arranging an absorbing portion from the tip of the penis to the tip side of the bag article. become. Further, since it exists at a position away from the tip of the penis toward the tip side, absorbed urine is less likely to contact the penis, and the discomfort of the user is reduced.

<Invention of Claim 6> The base of the bag component is
The absorbent article for men according to claim 1, which has elastic elasticity and wraps around the penis.

(Operation and Effect) Since the base of the bag component has elastic elasticity, when the penis is inserted into the bag component, the base of the bag component fits to the base and the middle of the penis. Accidents that the bag parts are displaced or accidentally come off are reduced. Moreover, since the base is elastically stretchable, the penis is not pressed. Further, the penis is maintained along the bag part so that the urine is surely guided into the bag part, and the backflow of urine into the wearing part is prevented.

<Invention according to claim 7> The absorbent article for men according to claim 1, 2 or 6, wherein the inner diameter of the base of the bag component when not in use can be changed.

(Function and Effect) It is possible to make the inner diameter of the penis appropriate for the outer diameter of the penis of the user.

<Invention of Claim 8> The absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the wearing part is continuously used for a long time, while the bag part is disposable.

(Operation and effect) Since the wearing part is continuously used for a long time, the bag member is disposable, so that only the bag member that substantially absorbs urine needs to be replaced after use, which is economical. Yes It also prevents the waste of resources.

[0023]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment) FIGS. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of a male absorbent article according to the present invention.
This men's absorbent article X1 is a pants-type wearing part 1
And a bag-shaped bag part 2 of a size that allows the penis to be inserted and wrapped therein.
It has and. The wearing component 1 has substantially the same shape as pants used as general underwear. The wearing component 1 shown in the drawing is made of a non-woven fabric, and elastic stretchable members Lg, Wg are arranged at the positions 1L, 1L, 1W corresponding to the legs and the waist, respectively, to enhance the wearability. It is worn by the user in the same manner as pants, which are general underwear. In addition, the wearing component 1 is not limited to the one formed of the non-woven fabric, and may be formed of a general woven fabric.

The wearing part 1 has a hole 1h for exposing the penis to the outside when the user wears the penis at a position where the penis is located. Only the penis can be exposed outside. The user or caregiver exposes the penis of the user to the outside through the hole 1h. Here, the user or the like may appropriately select whether only the glans of the penis is exposed from the hole, the middle portion is exposed, or the root is exposed. Around the periphery of the hole 1h, a loop member 10 that constitutes one of the mechanical fasteners is attached to the outer surface side of the wearing article 1 with a hot melt adhesive 11 or the like. The bag component 2 is attached to the wearing component 1 by bringing it into contact with the hook member 20 that constitutes the other of the provided mechanical fasteners. Here, in the present invention, the wearing part article may be provided with an alligator hook member and the bag component may be provided with an alligator loop member. The same applies to the embodiments described later.

As shown in FIG. 2, the bag component 2 has a liquid-permeable sheet 2 made of a non-woven fabric or the like on its inner surface, as shown in FIG.
1 and a liquid-impervious sheet 22 made of a polyethylene sheet or the like on the outer surface side, and an absorbent member made of cotton pulp or the like serving as an absorbent portion 23 interposed therebetween. The absorbent portion 23 is preferably located at a position apart from the tip of the penis to the tip side when the bag component 2 is attached to the wearing portion, that is, when the bag component 2 wraps the penis. The absorbent part 23 is provided at the bottom of the bag component 2. The absorbent part 23 may be formed of a liquid absorbent polymer resin used in conventionally known disposable diapers and the like, as well as absorbent material such as an absorbent element formed by appropriately wrapping them with a non-woven fabric, in addition to cotton-like pulp. it can. Further, the absorbing portion 23 preferably has some flexibility.

On the other hand, in the vicinity of the base portion 2b of the bag component 2, that is, the opening portion, elastic elastic members 24 are arranged in the circumferential direction, and when used, the portion excluding the tip of the penis, that is, the base portion or the middle portion of the penis, is elastic. It is a fitting portion 2b that is held and abutted to fit. By forming the fit portion 2b as described above, the feeling of wearing is enhanced and the shift is prevented.

Further, in the bag component 2, the opening edge of the bag portion is widened in a flange shape, and the flange portion 2
A hook member 20 constituting a mechanical fastener is bonded to f by a hot melt adhesive 25. After the penis is inserted into the bag component 2, by bringing the hook member 20 into contact with the loop member 10 of the wearing component 1,
The bag component 2 is attached to the wearing component 1. On the other hand,
When necessary, such as after the user urinates in the bag component 2 and the bag component 2 is used, the hook member 20 and the loop member 10 are used.
By peeling and, the bag component 2 is removed from the wearing component 1.

Here, when the bag component 2 is removed from the wearing component 1, the loop member 10 is peeled off from the outer surface of the wearing component 1 or the loop member 20 is peeled off from the liquid permeable sheet 21 forming the flange portion 2f. Instead, the adhesive force of the loop member 10 to the outer surface of the wearing component 1 and the liquid-permeable sheet 21 of the hook member 20 so that the loop member 10 and the hook member 20 can be removed by peeling.
Both of the adhesive strengths with respect to are larger than the peeling strength between the loop member 10 and the hook member 20.

In the male absorbent article X1 having the above-described structure, when the bag component 2 is attached to or detached from the wear component 1, the wear component 1 is worn by the user.
There is no need to take it off, so bag parts can be replaced very easily and quickly.

(Second Embodiment) Next, FIGS. 3 and 4 show a male absorbent article X2 according to a second embodiment. In the wearing component 1 according to the second embodiment, a cylindrical portion 1t that protrudes to the outside is formed at a portion where the penis is located when the user wears the wearing component 1. In this cylindrical portion 1t,
Elastic elastic members 12 are arranged along the circumferential direction,
The tubular portion 1t has elasticity. Further, the length of the tubular portion 1t is such that at least the tip of the penis is exposed to the outside, and when the wearing component 1 is worn by the user, the penis is exposed to the outside from the tip of the tubular portion 1t. It is like this. At that time, the tubular portion 1t elastically abuts on the penis base portion, and exhibits the same effect as that of the fitting portion in the first embodiment.

The loop member 10 constituting one side of the mechanical fastener for attaching the bag component is adhered to the outer peripheral side of the wearing component 1 by a hot melt adhesive 11 or the like around the base end of the tubular portion 1t. There is.

On the other hand, the bag component 2 according to the second embodiment.
Has a relatively hard cylindrical body 2B made of plastic or the like attached to the mouth of a bag 2A composed of a liquid-permeable sheet 21, a liquid-impermeable sheet 22, and an absorbing portion 23, so that the base portion is hard. . The bag 2A and the cylindrical body 2B are bonded to each other by a hot melt adhesive 26 or the like on the inner surface of the opening edge portion of the bag 2A and the outer surface of the cylindrical body 2B.

The inner diameter of the cylindrical body 2B is the wearing portion 1
The inner diameter of the cylindrical portion 1t is larger than the inner diameter of the cylindrical portion 1t, and the opening side opposite to the side to which the bag portion 2A is adhered has a flange shape 2Bf. The flange-shaped portion 2Bf and the hook member 20 that constitutes the other side of the mechanical fastener are bonded to each other with a hot melt adhesive 25 or the like. The bag component 2 is attached to the wearing component 1 by the contact between the hook member 20 and the loop member 10 of the wearing component 1.

In the second embodiment, since the base portion of the bag component 2 is relatively hard, the insertion opening will not be distorted and blocked, and it is easy to guide the penis into the bag component 2 and The attachment of the component 2 becomes easier. Also,
The removal can be easily performed only by holding the rigid cylindrical body 2B and pulling.

(Examples of Other Wearable Parts) First and Second
In the embodiment of the, the wearing component is a so-called pants type, but the wearing component according to the present invention is
As shown in FIG. 5, it may be a general diaper type in which the front body 1A and the back body 1B are connected and worn by a tape fastener 13 or the like.

Furthermore, the wearing component according to the present invention is not limited to the shape similar to the pants type or the diaper type as shown in the above examples, but may be one fixed to the human body by a belt. The wearing part according to the present invention is not particularly limited in its specific shape and wearing form as long as it can be worn on the human body and has a hole portion through which the penis is projected.

(Examples of Other Bag Parts) Other examples of the bag parts according to the present invention are shown below. A third example of the bag component is a liquid permeable sheet 21 and a liquid impermeable sheet 2 as shown in FIG.
It has the 1st absorption part 23A and the 2nd absorption part 23B between 2 and. 23 A of 1st absorption parts are arrange | positioned at the bag bottom like the bag component 2 of 1st and 2nd embodiment. On the other hand, the second absorbing portion 23B is the same as the first absorbing portion 23A.
It is arranged over almost the entire portion except for the arrangement portion and the fitting portion 2b. The second absorbent portion 23B is a thin flexible sheet material using a liquid absorbent polymer resin,
The flexibility of the entire bag is not impaired.

In the bag component 2 of the third example, the urine is absorbed by the second absorbing portion 23B even when urine flows backward in the bag component 2 such as when the user urinates while sleeping. So
The worn parts will not become dirty, and the urine that has flowed back will not stay in the bag and make the user uncomfortable.

Further, the first absorbing portion 23A and the second absorbing portion 23
Separated from B. As a separate body, when urine is discharged in a state where it does not flow backward, most of the urine is absorbed by the first absorbent portion 23A located at a position separated from the skin, and the discomfort of the user is further reduced.

Next, a fourth example of the bag component will be described. The bag component of the fourth example shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is the bag component 2 of the first embodiment in which the inner diameter dimension of the fitting portion 2b is adjustable. Specifically, in the bag component 2 of the fourth example, the fastening tape 27 is arranged on the outer periphery of the fit portion 2b along the circumferential direction. A part of the fastening tape 27 is firmly fixed to the outer surface of the fit portion 2b with a hot melt adhesive 2x or the like, and an adhesive material layer 27c is formed on a free end portion 27f thereof.
Further, the free end portion 27f is turned back to form a grip portion 27z.

In the fourth bag component 2 having such a construction, the free end portion 27f of the fastening tape 27 is fastened to an appropriate position on the outer surface of the fastening tape 27 itself or the outer surface of the fitting portion 2b to thereby fit the fit 2b. It is possible to adjust the inner diameter of the. By doing so, the wearing feeling is improved, and the accident that the bag component 2 is displaced or accidentally disengaged from the wearing component 1 is eliminated. Further, when the fit portion 2b is displaced from the penis due to the movement of the user after the attachment, and the fit feeling is deteriorated, the fitting tape 27 can be stopped again to reproduce the fit feeling.

The fastening tape 27 may be a tape fastener composed of a mechanical fastener.

Next, a fifth example of the bag component will be described. In the fifth example of the bag component shown in FIG. 9, the edges of the overlapped sheets are bonded to each other with a hot-melt adhesive or the like to form a bag, and the base has a fit in which the elastic stretchable member 24 is arranged. It is part 2b. In addition, such bag parts,
Two tape-shaped hook members 20, 20 having a width shorter than the half circumference of the opening edge of the bag component are adhered to the outer surface of the fitting portion 2b with a hot melt adhesive or the like so as to face each other. The adhesive portion of each hook member 20, 20 is
It reaches from the opening edge 2e of the bag component to the portion where the elastic expansion / contraction member 24 is arranged.

The bag component 2 is attached to the wearing component 1 by the contact between the free end of the hook member 20 and the loop member of the wearing component 1. When such a bag article is pulled in opposite directions (in the illustrated example, in the direction of the outlined arrow) by holding the free ends of the hook members 20, 20, the penis insertion opening of the bag component 2 is widely opened, and the elasticity of the bag is increased. Since the elastic member 24 extends and the inner diameter dimension of the fit portion 2b increases, the penis can be easily inserted into the bag component 2 and the bag component can be easily attached to the wearing component 1.

By the way, in the above example, the wearing part 1
The mechanical fasteners 10 and 20 are used as a means for attaching and detaching the bag component 2 and the bag component 2. However, such means are not limited to the mechanical fasteners, and include, for example, an adhesive sheet and a release-treated film sheet, It is possible to appropriately use a conventionally known means for making attachment / detachment such as by engaging a ring with a hook.

[0046]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, there is provided a male absorbent article which is excellent in wearing feeling, wearability and economical efficiency and can be easily used.

[0047]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, there is provided a male absorbent article which is excellent in wearing feeling, wearability and economical efficiency and can be easily used.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a male absorbent article according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a bag component according to the first embodiment and a contact portion between the bag component and the wearing component.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a male absorbent article according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a bag component and a contact portion between the bag component and a wearing component according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example of another wearing component.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a third example of the bag component.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a fourth example of a bag component.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the fit portion.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a fifth example of the bag component.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Wearing part, 2 ... Bag part, 1L ... Foot part, 1W ... Waist part, 1h ... Hole part, 2A ... Bag part, 2B ... Cylindrical body, 2b ...
Base part (fit part), 2e ... Opening edge, 1t ... Cylindrical part, 10
... loop member, 20 ... hook member, 21 ... liquid-permeable sheet, 22 ... liquid-impermeable sheet hook, 23 ... absorbing member, 1
2, 24 ... Elastic expansion / contraction members 11, 25, 26, 27x ...
Hot melt adhesive, 27 ... Fastening tape, 27c ... Adhesive portion, 27z ... Picking portion, Lg, Wg ... Elastic elastic member, X
1, X2 ... absorbent article for men.

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A wearing part having a hole portion in which at least the glans of the penis projects to the outside when worn, and a bag-like bag part having a liquid-retaining absorbing part for absorbing and holding body fluid, An absorbent article for men, characterized in that the bag part is detachably attached to the wearing part so as to wrap at least the glans of the penis projecting outside from the hole. 2. A bag having a wearing part having a tubular portion protruding to the outside so that the penis is inserted into the tubular portion when worn, and a liquid retaining absorbent portion for absorbing and retaining body fluid. A bag-shaped bag part, and the bag part is detachably attached to the wearing part such that the base part of the bag part covers the tubular part and the penis. Absorbent articles for men. 3. The absorbent article for men according to claim 1, wherein the bag component is detachable by a mechanical fastener interposed between the wearing component and the tubular portion of the wearing component. 4. The bag component according to claim 1, wherein the bag component has a liquid-permeable sheet on the inner surface side, a liquid-impermeable sheet on the outer surface side, and a body fluid-retaining absorbing portion interposed therebetween. The absorbent article for men according to any one of claims. 5. The absorbent article for men according to claim 4, wherein the absorbent section is present at a position spaced from the head of the penis to the tip side. 6. The absorbent article for men according to claim 1, wherein the base of the bag component has elastic stretchability and wraps around the penis. 7. The absorbent article for men according to claim 1, 2 or 6, wherein the inner diameter of the base of the bag component when not in use can be changed. 8. The absorbent article for men according to claim 1, wherein the wear parts are continuously used for a long time, while the bag parts are disposable.