JP2008012272A - Assisting device for raising upper half of the body - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an assisting device for raising an upper half of the body, to raise the upper half of the body straight forward by means of a pull rod with a foot ring put around the foot, so as to solve instability of conventional assisting device that is used on the side of bedding. <P>SOLUTION: The assisting device 1 for raising the upper half of the body is composed of the pull rod 2 which is long enough to reach the foot as its end is held by hand, and the foot ring 3 comprising a thick leather belt bent and formed into a roughly triangular form, and strongly mounted by a lock means 4 at one end part, with a nonslip projection 7 provided at a handle part 6 at the other end part like a baseball bat. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an auxiliary tool for getting up that can easily raise an upper body from a sleeping state without borrowing a person's hand even if a general person or a bedridden person who has an injury on one hand.

  Conventionally, even if a normal person injured one hand, it is difficult for one person to easily wake up the upper body, and for a bedridden person etc., even if both hands are firm, one person cannot raise the upper body alone, so When waking up, I get up with the help of people around me and nurses. Further, when a handrail is provided on the side of the bed, it may occur while being gripped by the handrail. Furthermore, there is a bed that can raise the upper body part by lifting the upper body part of the bed manually or electrically.

  There is also a rising assist device that can raise the upper body by gripping a gripping tool provided at the end of a rope connected to a motor in a drive box fixed to a pillar or the like and then winding the rope by remote control. (For example, see Patent Document 1)

In addition, there is a stationary handrail technology for raising handrails that are provided step by step from a low position to a high position and used while grabbing on the handrail when getting up or standing up. (For example, see Patent Document 2)
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-149919 JP 2004-188141 A

  As mentioned above, when a person with one hand or a physical disability wants to wake up the upper body, it is inconvenient because it is good when there is a person around you, but when you are not there, it becomes inconvenient and causes stress. Also, when waking up by grabbing the handrail provided on the side of the bed, if you are a strong man hospitalized due to injury etc., you can raise your upper body with one hand, but the bedridden elderly people have weak power, Can't wake up easily because it will tilt. In addition, in the type in which the back portion of the bed is lifted manually or electrically, it is difficult for one person because it is necessary for a manual operation by a third party. On the other hand, in the case of electric power, there is convenience that can be raised by remote control operation at hand, but this type is expensive, so it is not easy for anyone to use, and either manual or electric type can be used for general mattress There were no inconveniences and shortcomings.

  Further, the technology disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-149919 is a device that can raise the upper body from a sleeping state, and a motor in a drive box via a relay pulley in which a gripping tool is attached to one end of a rope and is fixed to a pillar or the like. A device formed by binding to a pulley is configured, and when waking up, the upper body can be raised by grasping a gripping tool with an operation unit attached to one end of the rope and then winding the rope by remote operation. This requires inconvenience and hassle, such as the need to fix the relay pulley to a pillar, etc., and the inability to use it in places where the power supply is not nearby. In addition, although the operation is performed with the gripping tool part, it takes time to get used to elderly people who are weak with machinery, and when it happens, there is a risk factor that collapses because it is mechanically pulled by the driving force of the motor It is difficult to use for elderly people. In addition, since the device is an electric type such as a motor and an operation unit and cannot be provided at a low cost, it is a stand-up assist device that cannot be easily used by anyone.

  Further, the technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-188141 is a stationary handrail in which two support base plates having a substantially triangular shape are positioned at a predetermined interval and a plurality of handrails are connected stepwise up and down. However, since this handrail is located next to the bedding and then gets up and stands up while grasping the handrail in order from the bottom, there are inconveniences and disadvantages such as the body becoming unstable and slipping and not getting up stably It was a deferred handrail for getting up.

  In order to eliminate the inconveniences and disadvantages of the prior art as described above, the present invention provides a foot hook device attached to the tip of a pulling rod having a length that can be held in the hand and reach the foot. When waking up, the above-mentioned foot hook device is put on the foot and pulled to the front, so that even one person can easily raise the upper body so that the upper body can be raised easily.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the above-mentioned foot hook is a leg ring made of a leather material having a moderate waist strength and a strong leather, so that the foot can be securely held and caused.

  According to the third aspect, the above-described foot hook device can be hooked on both feet by attaching the foot plate to the end of the pull bar at a right angle.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the handle portion of the pulling rod described above is formed in a T shape so that it can be gripped with both hands.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the pulling bar described above is made to be a stronger pulling bar by using a portion where one end of two parallel bars is connected as a handle.

  The upper body lifting aid according to the present invention raises the upper body even though it has a very simple shape with a leather material, a flat string, or a synthetic resin material attached to the tip of a stick that reaches the foot. In that case, you can easily raise the upper body by using the buttocks on the foot and then pulling the pull bar toward you. You can raise your upper body. Because you can wake up alone, you can turn on the TV, drink tea or add small things yourself whenever you like without worrying about the surroundings. I will provide a.

  Furthermore, since the gripping portion of the pulling rod of the first embodiment type is provided with a non-slip projection, it is difficult for the hand to come off and it is easy to put in force. Further, the handle portion of the second embodiment type is bent like an umbrella handle, and the handle portion of the third embodiment type is a handle portion that is easy to draw and easy to apply force because a finger strap is attached. In addition, in Example 4 type, unlike the above-described embodiments, the foot hook is a T-shaped footrest plate, and the anti-slip protrusion is provided on the foot contact surface. In addition to being obtained, the handle is also T-shaped so it can be gripped with both hands. In addition, the fifth embodiment type is strong because it has two pull bars, and since the handle portion is a horizontal bar, it is easy to grasp, and a reinforcing bar is provided to make it easier to lift.

  In addition, when using any type, it is necessary to put it in the arm or waist, so it can be rehabilitated for bedridden people who tend to be short of exercise, it is easy to handle, functional and effective. Since the structure is simple, the upper body rising support tool that can be provided at low cost is formed.

  In addition, this is a device that people with disabilities can raise their upper body without helping others, but it can also be used as a training device by ordinary people, including children, to increase abdominal strength and arm strength. Is a unique waking aid that cannot be seen.

  Skin material with moderate waist strength and flexibility at one end of a pull rod that can be held in your hand and reach your feet to help you wake your upper body up easily when you sleep And a trigger assisting tool with a footrest made of soft resin.

  A rising assist tool according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to a perspective view shown in FIG. 1 and a reference view of a use state shown in FIG. In the first embodiment, the auxiliary assisting tool 1 has a leg ring 3 formed by bending a thick leather band into a substantially triangular shape at one end of a pulling rod 2 having a length that can reach the foot while holding one in the hand. While forming the sole hooking tool 5 firmly attached with the tool 4, the rising assisting tool 1 is constructed in which the slip-protruding protrusion 7 is provided at the end of the grip part 6 at the other end.

  The rising assisting tool 1 in Embodiment 1 has a wide foot ring 3 attached to the tip of a pulling rod 2 of a certain length. Therefore, when one wants to wake up from the sleeping state alone, as shown in FIG. As the hook 3 is put on the foot and then the pulling rod 2 is pulled forward, it becomes an auxiliary tool that can easily raise the upper body with the buttocks as a fulcrum. In addition, since the grip portion 6 of the pull bar 2 is provided with a slip-preventing protrusion 7 such as a baseball bat, the rising assist tool 1 is provided so that the hand does not fall out.

  The rising assistance tool of Example 2 is demonstrated with the perspective view shown in FIG. In the second embodiment, the shape of the handle portion 6A of the tension bar 2 is different. In the present embodiment, the sole hook 5 provided at one end of the pull bar 2 is attached to the foot ring 3 made of a flat string having a predetermined width, thickness and strength with a stopper 4, and the other end is pulled. A rising aid 1 is formed in which a handle portion 6A formed by bending the end of the rod 2 is formed.

  Since the material of the leg ring 3 in the second embodiment employs a wide flat string by knitting or assembling, the leg part 3 has a moderate waist strength and is not slippery and has a good touch, and the handle portion 6A. Since the end of the pull bar 2 is bent and formed into an umbrella handle, it is easy to grasp and apply force.

  The rising assistance tool of Example 3 is demonstrated with the perspective view shown in FIG. The shape of the sole hook 5 of Example 3 is the same ring shape as the above-mentioned types, but the material of the foot ring 3 is a stopper 4 made of synthetic resin material such as thick vinyl or soft plastic. Is attached to the end of the pull bar 2, and the rising assisting tool 1 is constructed by attaching a strong finger strap 8, such as leather or a braided string, with a stopper 4 to the handle 6 on the opposite side.

  Since the sole hook 5 in Example 3 is a leg ring 3 formed in a substantially triangular shape from a synthetic resin material, it is robust, and a finger strap 8 is attached to the end of the handle portion 6. Since it is possible to hang a finger when starting to pull the pull rod 2, it is easy to draw.

  The rising assistance tool of Example 4 will be described with reference to a perspective view shown in FIG. 5 and a partially omitted plan view shown in FIG. The sole hooking tool 5 of the rising assistance tool 1 shown in the fourth embodiment is different in shape from the above-described embodiments. The sole hook 5 attached to the pull bar 2 is firmly attached to the end of the pull bar 2 with a stopper 4A at the end of the pull bar 2 in a T-shape, and is attached to the other end. The rising aid 1 is provided with a handle portion 6B formed by attaching a round bar in a T-shape. A small anti-slip projection 10 is provided on the foot contact surface of the footrest plate 9.

  In the foot hook device 5 in the fourth embodiment, the footrest plate 9 is attached to the end portion of the pull rod 2 in a T shape so that both feet can be pressed, and a round bar is formed in a T shape at the other end portion. Since the attached handle portion 6B is formed, it can be stably held by grasping with both hands.

  The rising assistance tool of Example 5 is demonstrated with the perspective view shown in FIG. Unlike the above-described types, the tension bar 2 in this embodiment is formed of two bars. A pulling rod 2B is formed with a bent end portion formed by bending a long aluminum rod or aluminum pipe rod into a substantially U shape, and the reinforcing rod 11 is fixed to the handle portion 6C. The two rod end portions attached at the tip end are pressed, and attached to the end portion with a set screw 12 so as to hang a footrest band 13 made of leather, a flat band or the like, which becomes the foot hook 5. The rising assistance tool 1 is configured.

  In the fifth embodiment, the pulling bar 2 is attached to the tip end of two metal bars bent at an interval where the hand can easily fit between two parallel bars, and the bent end on the opposite side is gripped. The portion 6C makes it easy to grasp, and since it is two, it is strong, and since it is an aluminum material, it is extremely light and easy to handle. Further, since the reinforcing bar 11 is provided in a ladder shape, the pulling bar 2B is easily gripped and easily pulled.

  Although the slip stopper protrusion 7 is provided in the handle portion 6 of the first embodiment of the present invention, it does not necessarily have to be provided. In addition, the foot ring 3 in the second embodiment preferably employs a wide flat string, but it may be a strong and fairly thick round string, and the handle portion 6 is bent upward, but this is also downward or left and right. Either one is acceptable. Further, the sole hooking tool 5 shown in the fourth embodiment is a footrest plate 9 different from each of the above-described embodiments, and a small anti-slip projection 10 is provided on the surface thereof, but a friction member such as rubber may be omitted. May be pasted. Furthermore, the type of Example 5 is formed by bending one aluminum or pipe rod, but it may be a single two rods attached with a horizontal bar, and the two rods go to the tip. May be a slightly widened shape or a substantially parallel shape in which the interval between the constant length portions in the middle is narrow, and there is no particular limitation.

  The rising aid 1 of the present invention is an assisting tool for a physically handicapped person to raise his / her upper body alone, but it can also be applied as a sporting tool for abdominal muscle training of children or general people with weak physical strength. it can.

It is a perspective view which shows the raising assistance tool of Example 1 of this invention. It is a reference figure of the state which raises an upper body using the raising assistance tool of Example 1. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the raising assistance tool of Example 2. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the raising assistance tool of Example 3. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the raising assistance tool of Example 4. It is the top view which abbreviate | omitted a part of rising assistance tool of Example 4. It is a perspective view which shows the raising assistance tool of Example 5. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Lifting support tool 2 Pulling rod 2A Pulling rod 2B Pulling rod 3 Suspension ring 4 Stopper 4A Stopper 5 Sole hook 6 Handle part 6A Handle part 6B Handle part 6C Handle part 7 Sliding stop projection 8 Finger strap 9 Footrest plate 10 Sliding stop projection 11 Reinforcing bar 12 Set screw 13 Suspension belt

Claims (5)

  An assisting device that raises the upper body by itself from a sleeping state, characterized by a structure in which a foot hook is formed at the tip of a pulling rod that is held in the hand and reaches the foot.   The upper body raising assisting tool according to claim 1, wherein the sole hooking tool is formed of a leg ring having moderate waist strength and robustness.   The upper body raising assisting device according to claim 1, wherein the sole hooking tool is formed by attaching a footrest plate at a right angle to an end of the pulling bar.   The upper body raising assisting tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the handle portion of the pulling bar is formed in a T shape.   The upper body raising assisting tool according to claim 1, wherein the pulling bar has a handle portion as a portion formed by connecting one end portions of two substantially parallel bars.

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