JP2008104827A - Lower limb cushion for sleeping - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lower limb cushion for sleeping which is hardly slipped by turning over, reduces pains of the knee by a strong twist load even if it shifts downward in the case of lying face up, and has a countermeasure function against a cramp in the leg. <P>SOLUTION: The lower limb cushion for sleeping includes a thigh support cushion 1 longer than the length of the lower thigh and thicker or harder to the body trunk side, a lower thigh cushion 2, a toe bottom pillow 3 for keeping the foot articulation in a back bending position on generation of a cramp, and an elastic body with various shapes of constitution such as a ring or bag shape formed by combining elastic connection bodies 4 such as rubber bands etc. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention eliminates torsional loading of the knee joint during sleep due to aging and injury to the knee joint due to injuries, maintains the heel of the bedridden elderly, and reduces lumbar curvature during sleep Further, the present invention relates to a cushion-type bedding for lower limbs that comprehensively copes with obstacles in the lower half of the body from the waist while sleeping, such as keeping the ankle joint dorsiflexed when an irregularity occurs during sleeping.

Conventionally, as a lower limb cushion for sleeping, there are a cushion cushion, a pillow-shaped cushion filled with various materials such as cotton, and a triangle-shaped cushion (for example, a non-patent document patent) (See Publication 2006-89892). Further, as the bedclothes to cope with the non-uniformity, the specification of the present applicant's supporter and the toe band is combined, or the cylindrical shape in which the heating fiber is woven (see, for example, registered utility model literature utility model application 2001-7595). There was a supporter specification. (For example, refer to non-patent document Patent Publication 2006-89892)
However, as in this embodiment, there is no lower limb cushion that can comprehensively deal with sleeping problems such as unevenness, considering lower limb weight dispersion.

The conventional lower limb cushion does not analyze the weight of the lower limbs or the phenomenon that the knee joint of a person with knee extension failure falls outside at bedtime. However, when the cushion is shifted downward due to turning over, the lower leg weight is supported by the lower leg, and a large torsion force is applied to the knee joint, causing pain. Also, there was no function to cope with these irregularities.

The present invention relaxes the external torsional load on the sleeping knee joint, which cannot be solved by such a conventional sleeping leg cushion, and keeps the knee joint bent slightly and the lower leg raised. The purpose is to provide comfortable sleep, such as relieving back pain and reducing back pain.

As a first solution, the lower limb cushions (1) and (2), which are longer than the lower leg length and thicker or harder than the trunk, are made of various materials.

In addition, as a second solution, for those who experience swaying while sleeping, a sole pillow (3) for keeping the ankle in a dorsiflexed position when swaying occurs and an elastic body (4) such as a rubber band are combined. It is made the specification which attached the structure of various shapes, such as a ring shape and a bag shape, which were created by the above.

Since the action of the first problem solving means is longer than the length of the lower leg, even if the bed is turned upside down, the end of the cushion closer to the toe is pulled back to the position where it is caught by the bulge of the back of the heel and is stabilized. And, because of the thick structure of the trunk, the lower limb weight is supported by the thigh near the trunk mainly at the knee joint when going to bed on the back. This lower limb weight dispersion structure eliminates the torsional load on the knee joint by the principle of lever.
In addition, for the care recipient who cannot turn over by himself / herself, the rear surface of the floor where the bed slip frequently occurs is always kept in a lifted state. Furthermore, the warping of the lumbosacral part at the time of going back to bed is eliminated.

In addition, the operation by the second problem solving means keeps the ankle joint in the dorsiflexion position by placing the structural bodies (3) and (4) on the toes when the unevenness occurs.

Since the present invention has the structure as described above, it is stable at a position where the effect of the cushion is always easily exerted when sleeping on its back, and the conventional cushion is turned over, etc. Lighten. In addition, because of the thicker trunk structure, the weight of the lower limbs when sleeping on the back is distributed and supported so that it is mainly supported by the thighs closer to the trunk rather than the knee joint. Reduces the twisting and compression load on the inside, making it difficult for knee pain when sleeping on the back of a person with knee joint extension failure to occur.
In addition, because the back surface of the heel, which is a frequent site of bed slipping, of bedridden elderly people rises, it is difficult to place this, and further, the back pain due to lumbosacral curvature at bedtime due to lumbar deformation etc. .

In addition, with the non-uniformity countermeasure specification, the ankle joint is placed in the dorsiflexion position to relieve symptoms and make it difficult to reoccur at bedtime.
In addition, if it is used so as to be sandwiched between the lower limbs, the contact pain inside the knee joint and the torsion of the lumbar region are eliminated. The effects of these inventions were confirmed by conducting monitoring by a patient at an osteopathic hospital operated by the present inventor and comparing and verifying with conventional products.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The cushions (1) and (2), which are longer than the length of the lower leg and thicker than the trunk or hardened, are made of various materials or by combining materials. In addition, for those who hang their legs while sleeping, elastic bodies (4) such as rubber bands and sole pillows (3) made of various materials such as cloth and beads are combined. You can take the structure you made.

  This is used for a person who is difficult to sleep on the back because of knee extension failure due to age-related deformation or injury of the knee, as a bed assist for a bedridden elderly person who needs care, or as a bedclothing countermeasure bedding.

  Also, while pressing this cushion down, stretch the knee and contract the muscles around the knee joint, such as the quadriceps muscle, as an exercise aid that makes safe and easy muscle strengthening exercise a habit, or a nursing home It is used as a bedding for nursing care and as a hospital bedding for hospitals.

Furthermore, the side fabric of the cushion is provided with a zipper, etc., so that it can be opened and closed freely, and the amount of inner material can be increased or decreased according to the individual body shape, so that the back and back pain, the knee joint twist pain, the heel contact pain The company will develop a new bed assistive care service system that provides a comprehensive range of bedding that covers everything from bed slipping to bedriddenness.
As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to solve the problems of the conventional lower limb cushions, relieve obstacles during sleeping from the lower back to the comfortable sleep, and provide a new care system. .

It is a perspective view of the present invention. It is the side view with which it attached at the time of occurrence of unevenness.

Explanation of symbols

1 Thigh support cushion
2 Lower leg support cushion
3 foot sole macula
4 Elastic coupling body

Claims (2)

  Sleeping and lower limb cushions for strengthening muscle strength that are longer than the lower leg length, thicker than the toe (1), thicker than the toe (2), or harder to support the weight of the lower limbs in a distributed manner. Various kinds of rings, bags, etc. made by combining the sole pillow (3) for keeping the ankle joint dorsiflexed and the elastic body (4) such as a rubber band, etc. A lower limb cushion for sleeping, in which the configuration of the shape is attached by various methods such as removable.

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