JP2003284746A - Grip aid - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a grip aid capable of achieving a variety of grip ways for commodities. <P>SOLUTION: A grip aid (1) is a grip aid for aiding a grip of a spoon (S) and the like having a slim grip part or a haft (E). The grip aid (1) has a flexible sheet (2) with a belt shape. The sheet (2) is provided with at least three through- holes and the like (12, 14) being arranged in the length direction and enabling the long grip part (E) of the spoon and the like (S) to pass through the holes. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a daily-use gripping aid, and more particularly, to a gripping aid for assisting a person, such as a person with inconvenient hand or finger movement, to grip a daily-use product having an elongated grip portion. Regarding the ingredients.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a grip assist tool has been known for assisting a person who has a hand or finger movement difficulty in gripping a spoon, a fork, a pencil or the like.

For example, there is known a gripping aid having a belt-like sheet made of leather or cloth which is wound around and fixed to the palm and the back of the hand, and a handle such as a spoon is attached to the palm portion of the belt-like sheet along the belt-like sheet for use. Has been. By using this grip assist tool, the user can grip the handle of the spoon with the entire palm.

An auxiliary gripping tool having a gripping device for gripping a spoon or the like pivotally mounted on the palm portion of the same band-shaped sheet as described above is disclosed in Registered Utility Model Publication No. 3048506. By using this gripping aid, the user can freely change the angle of the spoon with respect to the palm of the hand, so that the user can hold the spoon in almost the same manner as a person who does not have hand or finger problems.

[0005]

By the way, there are various symptoms of a person with inconvenient movement of hands and fingers, and daily commodities to be grasped are various, such as spoons, forks, toothbrushes and pencils. Therefore, it is necessary to select a gripping method according to the symptoms of the user or the daily necessities to be gripped. The case of gripping the spoon will be described as an example. For example, the former gripping method of gripping the spoon with the entire palm is preferable for a user who has a relatively heavy symptom such as inconvenient wrist movement.
On the other hand, if you hold the spoon handle with your entire palm and perform a meal action, you will need to tilt your body sideways and bend your shoulder joints so that you do not spill what you scoop with the spoon.
The latter gripping method, in which the angle of the spoon can be freely changed by the movement of the wrist, is preferable for the user who has relatively mild symptoms such as the movement of the wrist being relatively free.

However, the gripping methods of the currently known gripping aids are limited. Therefore, a purchaser of the grip assist tool needs to select a grip method in advance and purchase a grip assist tool corresponding to the grip method. This causes the following problems. Usually, the purchaser and the user of the grip assist tool are different, and it is rare for the user to try on and purchase the grip assist tool. Therefore, it is difficult to select the gripping method suitable for the user at the time of purchase, and the purchased gripping assist tool may not be the gripping assist tool that can realize the gripping method suitable for the user. Specifically, this is the case when the user actually notices that the gripping method is not suitable for the user or the symptom of the user changes. In that case,
The gripping aid suitable for the user must be purchased again.

There is also a demand for a user-friendly gripping assisting tool capable of securely holding daily commodities to be gripped by the gripping assisting tool without the user's hands or fingers having different sizes depending on the user. is there.

Furthermore, since the grip assist tool is also used for daily necessities such as meals as described above, there is a demand for a hygienic grip assist tool.

[0009] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a grip assisting tool which can realize various gripping methods for daily necessities.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a convenient gripping assisting tool which can realize various gripping methods for daily necessities.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a hygienic grip assisting tool which can realize various gripping methods for daily necessities.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above object, a gripping aid according to the present invention is a gripping aid for assisting gripping of daily necessities having an elongated gripping part, which comprises a flexible strip-shaped sheet. This strip-shaped sheet is characterized by being provided with at least three penetrating portions arranged in the longitudinal direction thereof and through which elongated grips of daily necessities can penetrate.

According to the present invention thus constituted, the strip-shaped sheet can be bent in the longitudinal direction, and the elongated gripping portion of the daily necessities can be penetrated through at least two penetrating portions. As a result, a ring composed of the grip of the daily necessities and the strip-shaped sheet is formed. By inserting hands and fingers into this ring, even if movement of hands and fingers is inconvenient,
It is possible to keep the state where the hand or finger is in contact with the grip of the daily necessities, and it is possible to assist the grasping of the daily necessities.

At least three penetrating portions through which the grip portion of the daily necessities penetrates are arranged in the longitudinal direction, and when selecting two penetrating portions to form a ring, make a ring of at least two kinds of sizes. You can

Further, when the grip of the daily necessities is made to penetrate through the three penetrating portions arranged in the longitudinal direction, two rings can be formed on both sides of the grip of the daily necessities. Furthermore, by changing the order of the penetrating parts that penetrate the gripping parts, the longitudinal relative positions of the two wheels can be changed. Two large and small rings can be formed if the distances between the adjacent penetrating portions of the three penetrating portions that penetrate the gripping portion are different.

Further, since the grip portion of the daily necessities is simply passed through the penetrating portion, the longitudinal position of the ring with respect to the grip portion can be freely set.

As described above, the gripping aid according to the present invention has the shape of attaching the strip-shaped sheet to the gripping portion of the daily necessities,
That is, since the number, arrangement, size, etc. of the rings formed by the strip-shaped sheet and the grip of the daily necessities can be freely changed, various gripping methods for the daily necessities can be realized.

In the present invention, preferably, the penetrating portion is
The strip-shaped sheets are continuously arranged over the entire lengthwise direction.

In the present invention having such a structure,
Since the penetrating portion is arranged over the entire length of the strip-shaped sheet, the entire strip-shaped sheet can be used.
Further, since the penetrating portions are continuously arranged in the longitudinal direction, it is possible to change or adjust the size, arrangement, number and the like of the rings formed by penetrating the grasping portion of the daily necessities into the penetrating portions. As a result, a wider variety of belt-shaped sheet mounting shapes are possible, and a wider variety of gripping methods can be realized.

Further, since a ring having a size corresponding to the size of the user's hand or finger can be made, it is possible to prevent the hand or finger inserted in the ring from slipping or coming off the ring, The usability of the auxiliary equipment can be improved.

In the present invention, the strip-shaped sheet is preferably made of an elastomer.

In the present invention thus constructed,
Since the strip-shaped sheet that forms the ring together with the grip of the daily necessities is made of the elastomer, it is possible to press the hand or the finger inserted in the ring against the grip of the daily necessities. As a result, it is possible to prevent the hand or finger inserted in the ring from slipping or coming off the ring, and it is possible to improve the usability of the grip assist tool.

In the present invention, preferably, the penetrating portion is
It has an elongated width direction through hole extending in the width direction of the strip-shaped sheet.

In the present invention thus constructed,
The daily necessities can be held in the grasping assist tool by causing the grasping portion of the daily necessities having a thin plate-like cross section to pass through the elongated width direction through holes extending in the width direction of the strip-shaped sheet.

In the present invention, preferably, the penetrating portion is
It has a central recessed portion that is located in the central portion in the width direction of the strip-shaped sheet and through which a grip portion for daily necessities can penetrate.

In the present invention thus constructed,
The daily necessities can be held in the grasping aid by penetrating the grasping portion of the daily necessities having a thick cross-section into the central concave portion located at the central portion in the width direction of the strip-shaped sheet.

In the present invention, preferably, the penetrating portion is
It has slender width direction through holes extending in the width direction of the strip-shaped sheet and central recesses located in the width direction central portion of the strip-shaped sheet, which are alternately arranged.

In the present invention thus constructed,
Regardless of whether the cross section of the grip of the daily necessities is on a thin flat plate or thick, the grips of the daily necessities are provided with elongated through-holes extending in the width direction of the strips arranged alternately or the width of the strips. The daily necessities can be held by the grip assist tool by penetrating any of the central through holes located at the central portion in the direction.

In the present invention, preferably, the through hole in the width direction has a convex portion for limiting the movement of the grip portion of the daily necessities passing through the through hole.

According to the present invention having such a configuration, since the movement of the daily-use gripping portion penetrating the width-direction through-hole is restricted by the convex portion of the width-direction through-hole, the daily-use gripping portion is width-wise through-hole. Can be held even more securely.

In the present invention, preferably, the central concave portion has a stepped portion forming the contour of the central through hole which can be formed in the central concave portion by cutting.

In the present invention thus constructed,
One stepped portion is selected from the plurality of stepped portions, and the central recess is cut along the stepped portion to form the central through hole. This makes it possible to form a central through hole having a contour suitable for the size of the cross section of the grip of the daily necessities, and to firmly hold the daily necessities on the grip assist tool.

In the present invention, preferably, the central concave portion has a central through hole through which the grip portion of the daily necessities can pass, and a plurality of convex portions for restricting movement of the grip portion of the daily necessities penetrating the central through hole. With.

According to the present invention thus constructed, the movement of the daily-use gripping portion penetrating the central through-hole of the central concave portion is restricted by the plurality of convex portions of the central concave portion. It can be completely retained in the through hole.

In the present invention, preferably, the central concave portion is a central through hole through which the grip portion of the daily necessities can pass, and a plurality of convex portions for restricting movement of the grip portion of the daily necessities penetrating the central through hole. , Have radial recesses that can be formed by ablation.

According to the present invention having such a configuration, by cutting the radial concave portion of the central concave portion, the central through hole through which the grip portion of the daily necessities can pass, and the grip portion of the daily necessities penetrating the central through hole are formed. Can be formed with a plurality of protrusions for limiting the movement of the. As a result, the movement of the daily-use gripping portion penetrating the central through-hole of the central concave portion is restricted by the plurality of convex portions of the central concave portion, so that the daily-use gripping portion can be firmly held in the central through-hole.

In the present invention, the strip-shaped sheet is preferably made of a heat resistant elastomer.

In the present invention having such a configuration,
It is very hygienic because the gripping aid can be used for things wet with water and can be sterilized by boiling.

[0039]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of a grip assist tool according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the grip assist tool shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the grip assist tool 1 has a belt-shaped sheet 2 extending in the longitudinal direction. The strip-shaped sheet 2 has a plurality of penetrating portions 4 capable of penetrating an elongated grip portion of daily necessities.
Are arranged in the longitudinal direction. At one end 6 of the belt-shaped sheet 2, a hooking hole 8 for hooking the grip assist tool 1 on a hook or the like is provided. The hooking hole 8 is circular. Hereinafter, for the sake of explanation, one end 6 is referred to as a hooking end 6, and the other end 10 is referred to as a free end 10.

The strip-shaped sheet 2 is flexible, preferably has elasticity, water resistance and heat resistance, and more preferably,
It can be sterilized by boiling. For this reason, the strip-shaped sheet 2 is preferably made of a heat-resistant elastomer such as silicone rubber or synthetic rubber. The length of the strip-shaped sheet 2 is preferably about 260 to 280 mm, but it may be shorter or longer than that. It is also possible that the strip-shaped sheet 2 is configured to have a longer length, and after the usage to be described later is determined, the strip-shaped sheet 2 is cut and shortened. Further, the width of the strip-shaped sheet 2 is preferably
The width is about 20 to 25 mm, but the width may be narrower or wider than that. The thickness of the strip-shaped sheet 2 is preferably about 2 to 3 mm, but may be thinner or thicker than that.

The penetrating portion 4 is continuously arranged over the entire length of the strip-shaped sheet 2, and has an elongated width direction through hole 12 extending in the width direction and a central recess 14 located in the width direction central portion. The central recess 14 is not provided with a hole, but as described later, it can penetrate the grip portion of the daily necessities. The width direction through holes 12 and the central recesses 14 are alternately arranged in the longitudinal direction.

The width direction through hole 12 has a shape suitable for penetrating an elongated grip portion of a daily necessities having a thin plate-like cross section. Further, the width direction through hole 12 has a convex portion 16 for limiting the movement of the grip portion of the daily necessities passing through the through hole 12. One convex portion 16 is provided on one side of the width direction through hole that extends in the width direction, and two convex portions 16 are provided on the other side of the width side through holes. Further, the widthwise through-holes 12 have a zigzag shape as a whole, on the sides of the sides extending in the width direction that the protrusions 16 face each other.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the central recess 14
Has a plurality of stepped portions 20. The stepped portions 20 are concentrically provided in triplicate, and each of them constitutes a contour of a central through hole formed when the central concave portion inside the stepped portion is cut along the stepped portion 20. There is.

Further, the central concave portion 14 has a radial concave portion 22 extending radially from the center thereof. Radial recess 2
Four 2 are provided around the center of the central recess 14 at intervals of 90 degrees. The radial recess 22 can be cut or cut, and when cut or cut, the central through hole (portion 24 in FIG. 1) through which the grip of the daily necessities can pass, and the grip of the daily necessities penetrating the center. A plurality of convex portions (26 in FIG. 1) for limiting the movement are formed. Specifically, when the radial concave portion 22 is cut or cut, a central through hole is formed at the intersection of the radial concave portion 22 and a plurality of convex portions is formed in the remaining portion of the central concave portion 14. The convex portion has a fan shape, and the central through hole can be enlarged by bending the plurality of convex portions.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7, five methods of using the gripping assisting tool according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described by taking a case of using a thin flat plate-shaped spoon as an example.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a first method of using the grip assist tool according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the elongated gripping portion or handle SE of the spoon S is penetrated through two appropriate width-direction through holes 12 of the belt-shaped sheet 2.

Specifically, first, two width-direction through holes 12 through which the handle SE of the spoon S is to be penetrated are selected. For the sake of explanation, these through holes 12 are arranged in order from the free end 10 to the first end.
These are referred to as the through hole 30 and the second through hole 32. The handle SE of the spoon S is penetrated through the first through hole 30 and the second through hole 32 in this order, and a ring 34 having a size that surrounds the palm and the back of the user's palm is formed above the spoon S. The width direction through hole 12 is
Since it has the convex portion 16, the strip-shaped sheet 2 is held at a proper position of the handle SE of the spoon S.

Next, four fingers from the index finger to the little finger are passed through the ring 34, and the palm and the back of the hand are inserted into the ring. Thus, the handle SE of the spoon S can be kept in contact with the palm. Also, before inserting the hand,
Although the strip-shaped sheet 2 forming the loop 34 has a substantially arcuate shape, after the insertion of the hand, the flexibility and elasticity of the strip-shaped sheet 2 brings the strip-shaped sheet 2 closer to the shape of the back of the hand and the user. The palm of the hand is pressed against the handle SE of the spoon S.

Next, the user can hold the spoon S with the entire palm with the help of the holding aid 1.

In the first method of use, since the palm of the spoon SE can be kept in contact with the handle SE of the spoon S even if the movement of the hand or fingers is inconvenient, the grasping aid 1
Can assist in gripping the spoon S. Also,
Since the palm of the hand is pressed against the handle SE of the spoon S, it is possible to prevent the spoon S from coming off the hand even when the hand is not held.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a second method of using the auxiliary gripping tool according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the elongated handle SE of the spoon S is penetrated through the appropriate three width-direction through holes 12 of the belt-shaped sheet 2.

Specifically, first, three width direction through holes 12 through which the handle SE of the spoon S is to be penetrated are selected. For the sake of explanation, these through holes 12 are arranged in order from the free end 10 to the first end.
They are referred to as the through hole 40, the second through hole 42, and the third through hole 44. The handle SE of the spoon S is penetrated through the second through hole 42, the first through hole 40, and the third through hole 44 in this order to form a small ring 46 on the lower side of the spoon S, the size of which is small enough for the thumb to enter. A large ring 48 is formed on the upper side of the spoon S so as to surround the palm and the back of the user's palm. Width direction through hole 1
Since 2 has the convex portion 16, the belt-shaped sheet 2 is held at a proper position of the handle SE of the spoon S.

Then, the thumb is passed through the small ring 46, and the four fingers from the index finger to the little finger are passed through the large ring 48,
Then insert the palm and back of the hand into the loop. Thereby,
The thumb SE and palm can be kept in contact with the handle SE of the spoon S. Also, before inserting the hand, the rings 46, 48
Although the strip-shaped sheet 2 forming the above-mentioned section has an arc shape, after the insertion of the hand, the strip-shaped sheet 2 approaches the shape of the thumb and the back of the hand due to the flexibility and elasticity of the strip-shaped sheet 2. The thumb and palm are pressed against the handle SE of the spoon S.

Next, the user can hold the spoon S with the whole palm and thumb with the help of the holding aid 1.

In the second method of use, even if the movement of the hands and fingers is inconvenient, the handle SE of the spoon S can be kept in contact with the thumb and palm, so that the spoon S can be gripped. Can be assisted. Also, since the thumb and palm are pressed against the handle SE of the spoon S,
It is possible to prevent the spoon S from coming off from the hand or the finger even when the hand is not held. Furthermore, since the hands and fingers are pressed against the handle SE of the spoon S from the upper and lower sides of the spoon S, it is possible to assist the grasping of the spoon in a more stable state than the first usage method described above.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a third method of using the auxiliary gripping tool according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the elongated handle SE of the spoon S is penetrated through the appropriate three width-direction through holes 12 of the belt-shaped sheet 2.

Specifically, first, three width direction through holes 12 through which the handle SE of the spoon S is to be penetrated are selected. For the sake of explanation, these through holes are referred to as the first through hole 50, the second through hole 52, and the third through hole 54 in order from the free end 10. The handle SE of the spoon S is attached to the first through hole 50, the second through hole 52,
A ring 56 on the side of the free end 10 that is small enough to fit the middle finger under the spoon S by passing through the third through hole 54 in this order.
Then, on the upper side of the spoon S, a ring 58 on the side of the hooking end 6 which is large enough for the thumb to enter is made. Width direction through hole 12
Has a convex portion 16, so that the belt-shaped sheet 2 is held at an appropriate position of the handle SE of the spoon S.

Then, the thumb is passed through the ring 58 on the hooking end 6 side from the front side in FIG. 4, and the middle finger is inserted into the ring 56 on the free end 10 side from the side opposite to the thumb. Thereby, the handle SE of the spoon S can be kept in contact with the thumb and the middle finger. Before insertion of the hand, the band-shaped sheet forming the ring has an arc shape, and although the thumb and middle finger are inserted into the ring diagonally with respect to the elongated handle SE of the spoon S, the thumb and middle finger After the insertion, the flexibility and elasticity of the strip-shaped sheet 2 brings the strip-shaped sheet 2 closer to the shape of the thumb and the middle finger and presses them against the handle SE of the spoon S.

Then, the user can hold the spoon S by holding the upper side of the spoon S with the thumb and the lower side of the spoon S with the middle finger with the help of the holding aid 1.

In the third method of use, since the thumb SE and the middle finger can be kept in contact with the handle SE of the spoon S even if the movement of the finger is inconvenient, the grip assist tool 1
Can assist in gripping the spoon S. Also,
Since the thumb and middle finger are pressed against the handle SE of the spoon S, it is possible to prevent the spoon S from coming off the thumb and middle finger. Further, unlike the first and second methods of use, the spoon S can be gripped in almost the same manner as a person who has no difficulty in moving the hands and fingers.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a fourth method of using the auxiliary gripping tool according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the elongated handle SE of the spoon S is passed through the appropriate three width-direction through holes 12 of the belt-shaped sheet 2.

In detail, first, three width direction through holes 12 through which the handle SE of the spoon S is to be penetrated are selected. For the sake of explanation, these through holes are referred to as the first through hole 60, the second through hole 62, and the third through hole 64 in order from the free end 10. The handle SE of the spoon S is attached to the first through hole 60, the second through hole 62,
The third through-hole 64 is penetrated in this order to form a ring 66 on the free end 10 side that is small enough for the thumb to enter on the upper side of the spoon S, and on the lower side of the spoon S from the index finger of the user to the little finger. A ring 68 on the side of the large hooking end 6 is formed so as to surround up to. Since the width-direction through hole 12 has the convex portion 16, the belt-shaped sheet 2 is held at an appropriate position of the handle SE of the spoon S.

Then, four fingers from the index finger to the little finger are passed through the large ring 68 from the front side of FIG. 6, and from the same side,
Swipe your thumb through a small ring 66. Thereby, the handle SE of the spoon S can be kept in contact with the bases of the thumb and forefinger. Also, before inserting the user's finger, the ring 66,
Although the strip-shaped sheet 2 forming 68 has an arc shape or a slack shape, the strip-shaped sheet 2 is inserted after the insertion of the hand.
Due to the flexibility and elasticity, the strip-shaped sheet 2 approaches the shape of the thumb and the four fingers from the index finger to the little finger, and the bases of the thumb and the index finger are pressed against the handle SE of the spoon S.

Then, the user can grasp the spoon S by holding the upper side of the spoon with the thumb and the lower side of the spoon with the base of the index finger with the aid of the grasping aid 1.

Instead of the thumb, the index finger or the middle finger may be inserted into the ring 66 from the side opposite to the thumb, or four fingers from the index finger to the little finger may be inserted into the ring 68,
Further, the palm and the back of the hand may be inserted into the ring 68. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the spoon S may be held by forming a ring with the thumb and the index finger or the middle finger.

In the fourth method of use, even if the movement of the hand or finger is inconvenient, the state in which the thumb SE and the base of the forefinger are kept in contact with the handle SE of the spoon S can be maintained. Can be assisted in gripping. Also,
Since the bases of the thumb and forefinger are pressed against the handle SE of the spoon S, it is possible to prevent the spoon S from coming off from the hand or the finger even when the movement of the finger is inconvenient. Furthermore, similar to the third method of use, the spoon S can be gripped in substantially the same manner as a person who does not have a hand or finger movement problem. Moreover, since the four fingers from the index finger to the little finger are passed through the ring 68, it is possible to assist the grasping of the spoon S in a more stable state than the third method of use.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a fifth method of using the auxiliary gripping tool according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7, the elongated grip portion PE of the pencil P is pierced by two appropriate central recesses 14 of the strip sheet 2, and the strip sheet 2 is wrapped around the grip portion PE of the pencil P.

Specifically, first, the two central concave portions 14 that should penetrate the grip portion PE of the pencil P are selected. For explanation,
These central recesses are referred to as the first central recess 70 and the second central recess 72 in order from the free end 10. Then, the radial recesses 22 of the central recesses 70, 72 are cut off, and the central recesses 70, 72
A first center through hole 74 and a second center through hole 76 are formed in each of 72, and four convex portions 26 are formed.
Next, the stepped portion 20 of the first central concave portion 70 and the second central concave portion 72, which has a size close to the outer diameter of the pencil, is selected, and the portion inside the stepped portion 20 is cut off with a cutter or the like. . Thereby, the first center through hole 74 and the second center through hole 76 are enlarged. The expanded diameters of the central through holes 74 and 76 are preferably slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the pencil P.

Next, the grip portion PE of the pencil P is inserted into the first center through hole 74, and the first center through hole 74 is arranged under the PL of the grip portion PE of the pencil P. Then, the strip-shaped sheet 2 is wound around the grip portion PE of the pencil P. Next, the grip portion E of the pencil P is inserted into the second center through hole 76, and the second center through hole 76 is arranged on the upper portion PU of the grip portion PE of the pencil P. When the gripping portion PE is inserted into the center through holes 74 and 76, the four convex portions 26 bend and the convex portions 26 press the gripping portion PE of the pencil P, so that the movement of the pencil P with respect to the grip assist tool 1 is prevented. Limited.

If the grip assist tool 1 can hold the pencil P, the enlargement of the central through holes 74 and 76 may be omitted.

In the fifth method of use, the outer diameter of the pencil P is substantially enlarged by the strip-shaped sheet 2 wound around the pencil P. As a result, gripping of the pencil P is easier than when the grip assist tool 1 is not attached.

Although the five methods of using the gripping aid according to the present invention have been described above, the description is merely an example.
The following modified usage methods are also possible.

In the above description, the grasping of a spoon or a pencil has been explained, but other daily commodities such as a knife, fork, pen, toothbrush, hairbrush, magnifying glass, etc. may be grasped.

Further, three or more rings may be formed by the auxiliary grasping tool 1 and a spoon or the like. Further, the type and number of fingers put in the ring can be appropriately changed depending on the symptoms of the user or daily commodities such as spoons to be held.

When the size of the formed ring is too large or too small, the continuously arranged penetrating portion 4 is selected again and the gripping portion such as the spoon is penetrated again. You can do it. The same applies when the direction of the strip-shaped sheet 2 is reversed.

When it is desired to change the longitudinal position of the ring with respect to the gripping portion such as a spoon, the strip-shaped sheet 2 or the gripping portion may be displaced with respect to each other.

Further, if the grip portion of daily necessities such as a spoon can be penetrated through the center through holes 74, 76 or the width direction through hole 12 formed in the central recess 14, the cross-sectional shape and the center penetration of the grip portion such as a spoon can be obtained. The shape of the holes 74, 76 or the width direction through hole 12 may be different. For example, in the first to fourth usage methods, the handle SE of the spoon S
May be penetrated into the central recess 14 without penetrating the width direction through hole 12. In the fifth method of use, the pencil P
The gripping portion PE may be penetrated through the width direction through hole 12 without penetrating through the central recess 14.

Further, unnecessary strip-shaped sheet portions may be removed by cutting.

Further, as in the method of using the modification shown in FIG. 8, the grip assist tool 1 is used in a state in which the grip G for increasing the diameter of the grip and facilitating grip is inserted into the grip such as a spoon. May be used.

As described above, the grip assist tool 1 has a shape in which the belt-shaped sheet 2 is attached to a grip part such as a spoon.
That is, since the number, arrangement, size, etc. of the rings formed by the strip-shaped sheet 2 and the gripping portion such as the spoon can be freely changed, various gripping methods for the spoon or the like can be realized.

Further, it is possible to prevent the hand or finger inserted in the ring formed by the strip-shaped sheet 2 and the gripping portion such as a spoon from being displaced or disengaged. Furthermore, the convex portion of the width direction through hole 12 can be prevented. 16 or the convex portion 26 of the central concave portion 14 can firmly hold a gripping portion such as a spoon passing through them. Therefore, it is possible to improve the usability of the grip assist tool 1.

Further, after the gripping aid 1 can be sterilized by boiling, it can be used for daily items such as toothbrushes that get wet with water, and the gripping aid 1 can be kept in a very hygienic state. .

Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 to 24, a modified embodiment of the grip assist tool will be described. The same components as those of the grip assist tool 1 according to the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of the grip assist tool according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line BB of the grip assist tool shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, in the grip assist tool 100 according to the second embodiment, the penetrating portions 4 of the grip assist tool 1 according to the first embodiment are not continuous and are spaced apart from each other. It is characterized by that.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of the grip assist tool according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a plan view of the grip assist tool according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 11, the gripping aid 110 according to the third embodiment is characterized in that it has only the width direction through hole 12.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the grip assist tool 120 according to the fourth embodiment is similar to the third embodiment.
The penetrating portion 4 is characterized in that it has only the elongated width direction through holes 122 extending in the width direction of the strip-shaped sheet 2. The width direction through hole 122 extends straight in the width direction, and the convex portion 16 as provided in the grip assist tool 120 of the third embodiment is omitted.

FIG. 13 is a plan view of the grip assist tool according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 14 is a plan view of the grip assist tool according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. ,
It is a top view of a grasping aid according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 13, the grasping assisting tool 130 according to the fifth embodiment is characterized in that the penetrating portion 4 has only a central concave portion 132 located at the central portion in the width direction of the strip sheet 2. The central recess 132 is composed of a central through hole 132 having a rectangular shape elongated in the longitudinal direction of the strip sheet 2. The center through hole 132 is suitable for assisting gripping of a knife or the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in the grip assist tool 140 according to the sixth embodiment, the penetrating portion 4 is located at the center portion in the width direction of the belt-shaped sheet 2 as in the grip assist tool 130 according to the fifth embodiment. It is characterized in that it has only the central concave portion 142 located therein, and that the central concave portion 142 is composed of a central through hole 142 having an elongated rectangular shape extending in the longitudinal direction of the strip sheet 2. The length of the center through hole 142 is equal to that of the center through hole 1 of the grip assist tool 130 according to the fifth embodiment.
It is shorter than 32 and is suitable for penetrating the grip of daily necessities having a small cross-sectional area.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in the grip assist tool 150 according to the seventh embodiment, the penetrating portion 4 is located at the center portion in the width direction of the strip-shaped sheet 2 as in the grip assist tool 130 according to the fifth embodiment. It only has a central recess 152 located.
The central recess 152 is formed of a star-shaped central through hole 152.
The convex portion 154 of the star-shaped central through hole 152 is bent when the daily grip portion is penetrated through the central through hole 152, similarly to the convex portion 26 of the central concave portion 14 of the grip assist tool 1 according to the first embodiment. Then, by pressing the grip portion, it has a function of restricting movement of the daily necessities with respect to the grip assist tool.

FIG. 16 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line CC of the grip assist tool shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the grasping assisting tool 160 according to the eighth embodiment has only the central concave portion 162 in which the penetrating portion 4 is located at the central portion in the width direction of the belt-shaped sheet 2. , And the central concave portion 162 has a rectangular central through hole 164 and a double rectangular stepped portion 166. The stepped portion 166 has the same function as the stepped portion 20 of the grip assist tool 1 according to the first embodiment. Further, the hooking end portion 6 is provided with a rectangular hooking hole 168.

FIG. 18 is a plan view of the grip assist tool according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 19 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line DD of the grip assist tool shown in FIG.
FIG. 0 is a plan view of the grip assist tool according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the grasping assisting tool 170 according to the ninth embodiment has only the central recess 172 in which the penetrating portion 4 is located at the central portion in the width direction of the belt-shaped sheet 2. , The central recess 172 has the central through holes 174 and 4
It is characterized in that it has one convex portion 176 and that the convex portion 176 is provided with a triple stepped portion 178. The convex portion 176 and the stepped portion 178 respectively have the same functions as the convex portion 26 and the stepped portion 20 of the grip assist tool 1 according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 20, the grip assist tool 180 according to the tenth embodiment has a structure similar to that of the grip assist tool 170 according to the ninth embodiment, and the center recess 17
The only difference is that the position of the second convex portion 176 is rotated by 45 degrees with respect to the center of the central concave portion 172.

FIG. 21 is a plan view of the grip assist tool according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 22 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line EE of the grip assist tool shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the grasping assisting tool 190 according to the eleventh embodiment has only the central recess 192 in which the penetrating portion 4 is located in the widthwise central portion of the belt-shaped sheet 2. The central concave portion 192 is characterized by having a rectangular central through hole 194, a triple circular stepped portion 196, and a radial concave portion 198 capable of forming a convex portion by cutting or cutting. The stepped portion 196 and the radial recessed portion 198 have the same functions as the stepped portion 20 and the radial recessed portion 22 of the grip assist tool 1 according to the first embodiment, respectively, and therefore description thereof will be omitted. Also,
At the intersection of the stepped portion 196 and the radial recess 198, a through hole 200 is provided to prevent the radial recess 198 that is not cut or cut during use from tearing. The through hole 200 has a semicircular shape, and a substantially straight portion thereof extends in the circumferential direction of the circular stepped portion 196.

A grip assist tool 190 according to the eleventh embodiment.
At, the convex portions are formed by cutting or cutting the radial concave portions 198 up to the semicircular through holes 200. Each time a gripping part such as a spoon is inserted into and removed from the central through hole 194 many times, the convex part formed by cutting the radial concave part 198 bends, but the straight part of the through hole 200 extends in the circumferential direction. Therefore, the radial concave portions 198 can be prevented from tearing radially outward due to the bending of the convex portions.

FIG. 23 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 24 is a partially enlarged sectional view taken along line F-F of the grip assist tool shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the grip assist tool 210 according to the twelfth embodiment, as with the grip assist tool 1 according to the first embodiment, the penetrating portion 4 extends in the width direction of the belt-shaped sheet 2. It is characterized in that it has an elongated narrow width direction through hole 212 and a central concave portion 214 located at the central portion in the width direction. The width-direction through hole 212 extends straight in the width direction, and the convex portion 16 as provided in the grip assist tool 1 of the first embodiment is omitted. Also, the central recess 214
Has a circular center through hole 216 and a grooved stepped portion 218.
And have. The stepped portion 218 has the same function as the stepped portion 20 of the grip assist tool 1 according to the first embodiment.

Although the grip assist tool according to the embodiments of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and various modifications can be made within the scope of the invention described in the claims. It goes without saying that these are also possible and they are also included within the scope of the present invention.

For example, the number of penetrating portions 4 provided on the belt-shaped sheet 2 may be any number as long as it is at least three.

The strip-shaped sheet is not limited to silicone rubber or the like, and may be leather or cloth.

Further, the grasping aid may be constructed by freely combining the constituent elements of the penetrating portion 4 of the above-mentioned embodiment.
For example, instead of alternately arranging the width-direction through-holes 12 and the central recesses 14, one of them may be continuously arranged and then the other may be continuously arranged.

[0109]

As described above, according to the grip assist tool of the present invention, various gripping methods for daily necessities can be realized.

According to the grip assist tool of the present invention,
Various gripping methods for daily necessities can be realized, and good usability can be achieved.

According to the grip assist tool of the present invention,
Various gripping methods for daily necessities can be realized, and the grip assist tool can be kept hygienic.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the grip assist tool shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a first method of using the grip assist tool shown in FIG.

4 is a perspective view showing a second method of using the grip assist tool shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

5 is a perspective view showing a third usage of the grip assist tool shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

6 is a perspective view showing a fourth method of using the grip assist tool shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

7 is a perspective view showing a fifth usage of the grip assist tool shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a usage method of a modification of the grip assist tool shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line BB of the grip assist tool shown in FIG.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

17 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line CC of the grip assist tool shown in FIG.

FIG. 18 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a partial enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line DD of the grip assist tool shown in FIG. 17.

FIG. 20 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention.

22 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line EE of the grip assist tool shown in FIG. 21.

FIG. 23 is a plan view of a grip assist tool according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention.

24 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line FF of the grip assist tool shown in FIG. 23.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Grip assistance tool 2 Band-shaped sheet 4 Penetration part 12 Width direction penetration hole 14 Center recessed part 16 Convex part 20 Stepped part 24 Center through hole 26 Convex part 100,110,120,130,140,150,1
60, 170, 180, 190, 210 Grip assisting tools 122, 212 Width direction through holes 132, 142, 152, 162, 172, 194, 2
14 central concave portion 166, 178, 196, 218 stepped portion 164, 174, 194, 216 central through hole

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A gripping aid for assisting gripping of daily necessities having an elongated grip, comprising a flexible strip-shaped sheet, the strip-shaped sheet being arranged in the longitudinal direction of the strip-shaped sheet and having the elongated grip of the daily necessities. A grip assisting tool having at least three penetrating portions through which the grip can be penetrated. 2. The grip assist tool according to claim 1, wherein the penetrating portion is continuously arranged over the entire length of the strip-shaped sheet. 3. The grip assist tool according to claim 1, wherein the strip-shaped sheet is made of an elastomer. 4. The grip assist tool according to claim 1, wherein the penetrating portion has an elongated width direction through hole extending in the width direction of the strip-shaped sheet. 5. The grip assist tool according to claim 1, wherein the penetrating portion has a central concave portion that is located at a central portion in the width direction of the strip-shaped sheet and through which the grip portion of the daily necessities can penetrate. . 6. The penetrating portions are alternately arranged and are elongated through-holes extending in the width direction of the strip-shaped sheet, and central recesses which are located in the widthwise central portion of the strip-shaped sheet and through which the grasping portion of the daily necessities can penetrate. The grip assist tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: 7. The grip assist tool according to claim 4, wherein the width direction through hole has a convex portion for limiting movement of the grip portion of the daily necessities passing through the through hole. 8. The grip assist tool according to claim 5, wherein the central recess has a plurality of stepped portions that form the contour of a central through hole that can be formed in the central recess by cutting. 9. The central concave portion has a central through hole through which the grip of the daily necessities can pass, and a plurality of convex portions for restricting movement of the grip of the daily necessities that penetrates the central through hole. The gripping aid according to claim 5 or 6. 10. The central recess is formed by cutting out a central through hole through which the grip of the daily necessities can pass, and a plurality of protrusions for restricting movement of the grip of the daily necessities passing through the central through hole. The gripping aid according to claim 5, which has a radial recess that can be formed. 11. The grip assist tool according to claim 3, wherein the belt-shaped sheet is made of a heat-resistant elastomer.