JP2008132315A - Assisting implement for wearing socks - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an assisting implement for wearing socks, which enables a handicapped person or the like to safely, quickly and easily put on socks by himself or herself without depending on a caregiver in view of problems in use of a conventional assisting implement for wearing socks for the handicapped person or the like whose motion is disabled, due to complicated operation and the need to put up the feet high when putting on the socks. <P>SOLUTION: The assisting implement for wearing socks is formed with a base, a foot insertion guide formed to be longitudinally openable/closable around a shaft connected to the base, and a drawing implement with a rotatable handle, formed at a shaft installed on the front side of the foot insertion guide. In an assisting method, the base and foot insertion guide of the assisting implement are covered with a sock in advance and placed under the foot. The tip of a toe is inserted in the foot insertion guide, and while slipping and inserting the foot into the base, the handle of the drawing implement is held and drawn. The base and foot insertion guide are pulled out of the sock to easily put on the sock. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention makes it possible for persons with physical disabilities, such as physically handicapped persons (especially persons with lower limb disorders such as artificial hip replacements), elderly persons, and persons with severe back pain, to easily wear socks without assistance. It is related with the sock-wearing auxiliary tool for making it possible.

    Conventionally, a person who has a physical disability, such as a physically handicapped person, attaches and detaches socks, or a commercially available sock-wearing aid is used. (Product name Socks Aid etc.) There are the following patent documents 1 to 3 and non-patent document 1 as known techniques related to the present invention.

Registered Utility Model No. 3057583 Registered Utility Model No. 3116630 JP 2003-227007 A Published by Nippon Medical Newspaper “Exercise Life Guide for Hip Osteoarthritis” “p39 ・ ・ ・ 2004”

    In the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, in a sock wear assisting tool, a base and a column attached to an arbitrary position on the base so as to be rotatable at an arbitrary angle, an upper end portion of the sock, An annular body part to which the circumference is attached, and the end part of the lower limb can be inserted in the axial direction of the annular body part, and the end part of the lower limb can be communicated in the radial direction of the annular body part A sock wearing aid characterized by opening a part is described.

    Furthermore, in Patent Document 2, a sock-type wearing aid has a main body, a sliding base, and a fixing member. The body has a base, a claw base, a long fold, a short fold, and a drop opening. The claw base is used in combination with a pair of fixtures at the bottom, and has a stopper lip for receiving and fixing the rubber mouth of the sock. For long heels, secure the rubber mouth of the socks. The short heel is inserted into the rubber mouth of the sock and secures the necessary width to make it cylindrical. The fall opening makes it easy and quick to put on socks. It has the following sliding stand. The overall length of the slide base having a vertical cross section having a S-shaped cross section and a concave cross section has a predetermined distance, and a sock-like wearing aid having a fixing member below the slide base having a grip is described. .

    Also, in Patent Document 3, the sock-wearing assisting tool includes a foot guide plate that is curved so as to swell downward, and left and right socks that are provided on both side portions on the distal end side of the foot guide plate and curved so as to swell outward. An auxiliary tool main body comprising a pull-up plate, and a string for pulling the auxiliary tool main body forward, and at least the sock pull-up plate of the auxiliary tool main body is formed of an elastic body, A sock pulling plate and a soot wearing aid characterized by being used so as to insert the tip portion of the foot guide plate provided with these into the sock are described.

    Furthermore, in Non-Patent Document 1, a sock is placed on the foot by putting a sock on the body made of a plastic plate and pulling a string attached to both sides of the tube while putting the toe in the tube. A commercially available sock wearing aid to be worn is described.

    In Patent Document 1 of the conventional sock wearing aid described above, the foot must be lifted high up to the mouth of the sock in the high ring during the work of wearing the socks. Wearing socks while raising and lowering the grip bar many times is troublesome for the physically handicapped and takes time. Further, in Patent Document 3 and Non-Patent Document 1 of a commercially available product, an operation of placing a stringed main body in front of a foot, holding the string with both hands, and inserting a toe into a cylindrical main body is performed by the main body. Because it is not fixed, it is easy to move and it is difficult to insert the toe. As described above, the conventional sock wearing aids have many problems in use for the physically handicapped. Therefore, the present invention eliminates the problems of the conventional sock-wearing aid described above, and when inserting the toe into the sock-wearing aid, it is not necessary to raise the foot too high. An object of the present invention is to provide a sock-mounting aid that is strong and difficult to move because it can be operated with both hands, that allows easy insertion of the toe, and that is very safe, quick, and socks can be easily mounted.

    In order to solve the above problems, the present invention 1 is a sock-wearing aid that can be worn by a person with physical disabilities, such as a disabled person or an elderly person, on their own. A bottom plate 1a having an opening that is about the size of the sole with the tip open, and a side plate 1b having an open top at the center are integrally formed on both sides of the bottom plate. A connecting shaft 1c for opening and closing the foot insertion guide 2 in the front-rear direction is formed on the front side, and the foot insertion guide 2 is opened on the sliding plate 2a and both sides of the sliding plate at the upper center portion. A side guide plate 2b is integrally formed substantially vertically, and on both sides of the front side of the foot insertion guide 2, an attracting tool 3 having a handle 3c at the distal end of the extending portion of the operating lever 3a is formed, and the attracting tool is rotatable. Is provided with an operating lever shaft 3b. Socks wearing aid, characterized in that there. Further, the invention 2 relates to a method of attaching socks using the above-described sock-wearing aid, wherein the sock-wearing aid base and the foot insertion guide are pre-covered with socks and then placed on the feet, Is inserted into the foot insertion guide, and while further sliding and inserting the foot into the base, holding the handle of the attracting tool, pulling the handle and pulling the base and foot insertion guide out of the sock, A sock-mounting method comprising:

    Since the present invention is constituted as described above, the following effects can be expected. (1) When people with physical disabilities, such as people with physical disabilities, wear socks by themselves, they can wear socks just by raising their feet to a slight height, and there is no excessive physical movement, so it is safe And socks can be easily attached. (2) The sock can be attached by a simple operation of placing the sock on the device in advance and placing it on the foot and pulling the handle of the attracting tool pivotally attached to the device with both hands. (3) When inserting the foot, the handle of the strong attractor made of hard resin etc. is gripped and operated with both hands, so the device is difficult to move, and socks over the device are formed in a tunnel shape. It can be inserted very easily, without excessive physical movements, and can quickly put on socks.

    Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

    As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the sock wearing assisting tool is composed of a base 1, a foot insertion guide 2, and a drawing tool 3, and the foot insertion guide 2 is connected to a connecting shaft 1 c provided on the base 1. The pulling tool 3 is attached so as to be movable around the operation lever shaft 3b provided on the front side of the foot insertion guide 2 and is movable. A handle 3c is formed integrally with the extending portion of the tool 3, and a pair of left and right is provided for both-hand operation.

    Further, as shown in FIG. 2a, the base 1 includes a bottom plate 1a having a bottom plate opening 1e of the size of the sole with the tip open, and side plates 1b on both sides of the bottom plate 1a as shown in FIG. 2d. It is integrally formed substantially vertically and opened upward, so that the device does not catch on the foot when the sock-wearing aid is pulled out of the sock. Further, the bottom plate opening 1e makes it easy to pull out the sock wearing aid from the sock when the foot is inserted into the base 1 and the entire sole slips down to the sock.

    As shown in FIGS. 2b to 2c, the foot insertion guide 2 has a sliding plate 2a and a side guide plate 2b integrally formed as shown in FIG. 2e, and the upper side is open, which is used when the device is pulled out. This is to prevent the device from getting caught on the foot. An operation lever shaft 3b for rotating the attracting tool 3 is provided below both sides of the foot insertion guide 2 near the front. The operation lever shaft 3b is provided on the lower side of the foot insertion guide 2 because the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2 are moved forward and downward with the operation lever shaft 3b as the center when the sock wearing aid is pulled out from the sock. Since it rotates, the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2 are substantially in line with the attracting tool 3, and it is easy to pull out the sock wearing aid from the sock.

    Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2c, the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2 are connected to each other, and the foot insertion guide 2 is pivotally attached to open and close the attracting tool 3 so that the foot is inserted when wearing the socks. This is to reduce the height of the sock and to easily pull out the sock wearing aid from the sock.

    Further, as shown in FIG. 2c, the handle 3c of the attracting tool 3 can be operated by a person who has difficulty in movement with certainty, and the finger is attached to the handle 3c so as not to drop the sock-wearing aid on the floor. A shape that fits inside is preferred.

    As shown in FIG. 2a, a connection bearing 2c for a foot insertion guide 2 is provided outside the connection shaft 1c of the base 1, and the foot insertion guide 2 can be opened and closed by a shaft such as a stepped pin or a spring pin. It is formed as follows. The bottom plate 1a and the side plate 1b of the base 1 are arranged inside the articulating bearing 2c because the bottom plate opening 1e of the bottom plate 1a of the base 1 is large, so that the bottom plate 1a and the side plate 1b are integrally formed to improve the strength. It is.

    Next, as shown in FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 2f, and FIG. 2g, the overlapping part of the side plate 1b and the side guide plate 2b Further, the total thickness of the side guide plate 2b can be reduced, and the overall width of the sock wearing aid can be reduced. This is because when a sock is placed on the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2, a large tightening force is generated from the sock to the inside of the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2, so that the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2 are damaged. In order to reduce the tightening force, the socks should not be spread as much as possible (the sock perimeter length should be shortened), and the overlapping portion of the side plate 1b and the side guide plate 2b may have a step difference due to the lack of it. Therefore, when the socks are worn, the socks can be worn smoothly without being caught by the side plate 1b and the side guide plate 2b. However, in the case of high-strength resin (engineering plastic) or metal, the plate material can be made thin, so there is a case where both members do not need to be combined.

    Further, as shown in FIGS. 2b, 2f, and 2g, guide shafts 1d are provided on both outer sides of the upper side of the connecting side of the side plate 1b so that the side guide plate 2b can be opened and closed in accordance with the movement of the guide shaft 1d. The side guide plate 2b is provided with an arc-shaped guide groove 2f centering on the connecting shaft 1c. This is because when the sock is placed on the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2, the side plate 1b and the side guide plate 2b are bent inwardly by a large tightening force in the inner direction of the sock, and are overlapped so as not to be damaged. In addition, both the side plate 1b and the side guide plate 2b have a structure in which the strength is improved so as to be handled.

    As shown in FIG. 2c, the side guide plate 2b of the foot insertion guide 2 has a length from the heel 4b of the sock 4b to the mouth 4a of the sock when the sock is placed on the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2. However, when the length is longer than the foot insertion guide 2, adjustment such as slacking of the socks can be performed between the upper and lower sock hook portions 2d of the side guide plate 2b.

    Further, as shown in FIG. 2c, the attracting tool 3 is composed of a pair of left and right members of an operating lever 3a, an operating lever shaft 3b, and a handle 3c. 2a and the handle 3c are bent outward as shown in FIG.

    Next, the side plate 1b shown in FIG. 2d and the side guide plate 2b shown in FIG. 2e do not have the angular shape as shown in this figure, but the side surface is inflated and the whole shape is rounded so that the socks can be covered more easily. Moreover, it is preferable because the sock-wearing aid is easily pulled out from the socks.

    Next, FIGS. 3 a, 3 b, and 3 c show that after the foot is inserted into the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2 on which socks are put, the foot insertion guide 2 is drawn by the attracting tool 3 around the connecting shaft of the front base 1. Rotating forward and showing a state of being raised almost vertically, and thereafter, the operation of pulling out the sock wearing aid from the sock is started.

    Next, FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, and FIG. 4c each show each operation state of the sock-wearing auxiliary tool with socks. 4a shows the state in which the sock is attached to the base 1 and the position of the hook 2d of the foot insertion guide 2 with the attracting tool 3, and FIG. FIG. 4 c shows a state in which the foot has been completely inserted into the base 1 from the foot insertion guide 2 and has been tilted forward by the attracting tool 3.

    As shown in FIG. 4b, when the foot insertion guide 2 is tilted forward, the upper surface of the sliding plate 2a is lower than the floor surface. Therefore, when inserting the foot into the foot insertion guide 2, it is necessary to raise the foot high. Absent.

    FIG. 4 c shows that the foot insertion guide 2 is lifted forward by the attracting tool 3 after inserting the foot while pushing the toe 4 c of the sock with the toe 5 b of the foot until the heel 5 a slides into the bottom plate opening 1 e of the base 1. Indicates the state.

    Next, FIG. 4d shows a sock 4 used as a sock wearing aid, which has a soft sock mouth 4a, a large material stretch, a loose design, and a small tightening force toward the inside of the sock. Things are easy to put on and easy to wear on your feet. Recently, many socks having the above-mentioned quality are commercially available as welfare products and can be easily obtained. "Product name, etc."

    The sock-wearing aid has a structure that can be easily manufactured in sizes such as L, M, and S depending on the size of the foot. This is the width of the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2. It is made possible to cope with this by manufacturing a member that changes the angle.

    The components of the sock wearing aid are molded from hard plastic (ABS resin, PP resin, nylon resin, etc.) that is safe for the body, light, strong, and excellent in weather resistance, impact resistance, etc. Light alloy materials are also suitable because the thickness of the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2 can be reduced, and the whole can be made compact.

    Furthermore, invention 2 is demonstrated. FIGS. 5a to 5d are steps of sock mounting work, and as shown in FIG. 5a, the operation lever 3a of the attracting tool 3 is grasped by hand with the front end of the side plate 1b facing upward. In this state, the mouth 4a of the sock is widened and inserted into the sock from the tip of the side plate 1b. The sock mouth 4a is pulled to the position of the upper and lower sock hooks 2d on the front side of the guide 2 to put the socks on the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5b, while sitting on a chair or the like, place the sock-mounting aid with the sock on the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2 and place it on the floor of the foot, and hold the handle 3c with both hands. In the state
Insert the toe 5b into the tunnel-shaped socks attached to the foot insertion guide 2, slide the foot on the sliding plate 2a toward the tip of the base 1, and until the heel 5a of the foot slides down to the bottom plate opening 1e. While pushing the toe 4c of the sock with the toe 5b, it is pulled by the handle 3c to complete the insertion.

    Next, as shown in FIG. 5 c, after the insertion of the foot is completed in the sock wearing auxiliary tool worn with the socks, the handle 3 c of the attracting tool 3 is held with both hands, and the connecting shaft 1 c of the base 1 is centered. The foot insertion guide 2 is rotated forward and brought down to bring the attracting tool 3 substantially vertical.

    Next, as shown in FIG. 5d, when the handle 3c of the attracting tool 3 is pulled up with both hands, the foot insertion guide 2 and the base 1 can be pulled out very easily from the sock, and the sock is attached to the foot. The sock installation work is completed.

    Next, on the basis of the sock wearing aid of the present invention, the following functions are added. 6a to 6i are obtained by adding a function of removing the socks to the sock wearing aid of the present invention, and there are no products or techniques with this function added to the conventional sock wearing aid. For the work of removing the socks, a helper is allowed to cooperate, or a tool such as a stick or a versatile tool that is commercially available is used. One of these is “Richer”, which is published in “Guide to Exercise of Hip Osteoarthritis” “p38 2004” published by Nippon Medical Newspaper Inc. This “Richer” is one or two of them. Since the operation is performed by the operation, the operation of removing the socks is difficult and time consuming and difficult. Therefore, if a device using the additional function is used for the sock wearing aid of the present invention, the sock can be easily removed. Also, the sock wearing aid of the present invention is equipped with a fine adjustment function for re-raising the socks when the socks are not sufficiently pulled up.

    6a, 6b, and 6c show the structure of the sock detachment function, and a detachment claw 3d is formed inside the handle 3c, and the detachment claw 3d is used for fine adjustment of the sock when the sock is removed and when the sock is removed. Although both functions of time are provided integrally, they may be formed individually.

    FIG. 6c shows details of the structure of the attachment / detachment claw 3d during the attachment / detachment operation of the socks. The attachment / detachment claw 3d may be integrally formed with the handle 3c, or another part may be attached to the handle 3c with a small screw or the like.

    6a and 6b show the state of the device during the sock detachment operation, the attracting tool 3 pivotally attached to the foot insertion guide 2 is rotated forward, and the operation lever 3a of the attracting tool 3 is moved to the operation lever 3a as shown in FIG. 6d. The magnet 3e provided is attracted and fixed to a ferromagnetic material 3f such as iron provided at the tip of the side plate 1b of the base 1. Either of these fixing methods may be a magnet, but both may be magnets (S · N). In addition, if the shape of the suction part is uneven, positioning is easier and the fixing operation can be performed with one touch. In such an unevenly shaped adsorbing part, a magnet button (product name) 3e as shown in FIG. 6e is used for fixing an opening / closing part such as a bag. In addition to this fixing method, as shown in FIG. 6f, a screw tightening method using a knob 3f, a fixing method using a latch, a fixing method using a hook-and-loop fastener, and a fixing method such as a push lock may be used.

    Next, FIG. 6g shows a work state in which the socks are removed, holding the base 1 of the device to which the operation lever 3a is fixed and the front side of the foot insertion guide 2 with both hands, and in the gap between the sock mouth 4a and the foot, By inserting the attachment / detachment claw 3d attached to both 3c and pushing down the device downward, the sock can be pushed down and the sock can be easily removed.

    FIG. 6h shows the work state of fine adjustment of the sock again, which is almost the same as the work of removing the sock, but the attachment / detachment claw 3d in the front direction of the handle 3c is placed in a slack place of the mouth 4a of the sock. The socks are pulled up with both of the attachment / detachment claws to a predetermined position while pushing and hooking and adjusting the equipment by lifting and pulling.

    FIG. 6i shows the state of the sock attachment / detachment work, in which the sock wearing aid is held while sitting on a chair or the like, and the attachment / detachment claw 3d of the handle 3c is operated toward the mouth 4a of the sock. Further, in this detaching operation, as shown in FIG. 6 b, a ring-shaped grip portion 3 i is formed at a predetermined position of the operation lever 3 a of the attracting tool 3 so that the sock-mounting assisting tool can be easily grasped and held with both hands. In the detaching operation, the vertical direction of the sock wearing aid may be either, but the detaching claw is easier to operate if it is attached to the lower side of the handle 3c.

    Next, FIGS. 7a to 7c show another embodiment. It is a simple type based on the sock wearing aid of the present invention, and can be used as a portable device, and it can be used sufficiently for a handicapped person because it is not difficult to operate this device.

    FIG. 7a shows a case where the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2 are used as they are, and the operation lever 3a and the handle 3c of the attracting tool 3 are used as the string 3f. When this string 3f is used, it can be used in a portable manner because it can be stored in a small size. Also, as shown in FIG. 7c, the operation lever 3a portion is pulled and the handle 3c portion is a resin molded handle 3g. Has the same function as the pull type. The pull cord 3f may be a belt.

    FIG. 7e shows a case where the base 1 and the foot insertion guide 2 are used in the shape of the present invention as described above, and the operation lever 3a of the attracting tool 3 is an extendable lever 3h. When the telescopic lever 3h is used, the telescopic lever 3h can be used in a portable manner because it can be stored in a small size, and for a handicapped person with mild disabilities, the operation of the telescopic lever 3h is not difficult and can be used sufficiently.

The external appearance perspective view of the sock wearing auxiliary tool which shows embodiment of this invention a Appearance view of the sock-wearing aid from the top with the foot insertion guide fully open b View of the sock-wearing aid from the side c View A-A in FIG. Cross-sectional view d BB cross-sectional view of FIG. 2a of the sock-wearing aid e Cross-sectional view of CC-line of FIG. 2a of the sock-wearing aid f Cross-sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. 2b of the sock-wearing aid Figure g EE cross-sectional view of the sock wearing aid in FIG. 2b a Appearance of the sock-mounting aid from the upper side when the foot insertion guide is raised forward b Appearance of the sock-wearing aid from the side c c AA in FIG. Line cross section a Cross-sectional side view of the sock-mounting aid in hand and the sock-covered side b Cross-sectional side-center view of the sock-wearing-assist-covered device in which the sock is covered and the foot is inserted c Cover the sock Sectional cross-sectional side view of the sock-wearing assisting tool inserted into the sock-mounting aid and rotating the foot-insertion guide forward to raise it vertically d. External view from the side of the foot a Appearance of the sock wearing aid in hand and wearing socks b Appearance of putting the sock wearing aid on top of the socks and inserting the foot c Socks with socks External view of the state where the foot is inserted into the wearing aid and the foot insertion guide is rotated forward to raise it substantially vertically. D External view of the sock wearing aid pulled out from the sock a Appearance of the socks wearing aid attached to the handle with the attachment / detachment claw seen from above b Appearance of the attachment of the socks wearing aid to the handle with the attachment / detachment claw seen from the side c. Detail view of the attachment / detachment claw structure of the handle d Cross-sectional view of the side plate and operation lever with the magnet attached to the sock wearing aid e Parts diagram of the magnet (magnet button) that secures the side plate and the operation lever of the sock wearing aid f Details of the structure of the knob that secures the side plate and the operation lever of the sock-wearing aid Figure g Illustration of the working state for removing the socks with the sock-mounting aid's attachment / detachment c. Pull-up fine adjustment work External view of socks desorption working state of desorption nail condition of illustration i the sock wearing aid a Appearance view when the operation lever of the sock wearing aid is made to be a string type b Appearance view of the sock wearing aid tool taken along line AA in FIG. 7a c Using the operation lever of the sock wearing aid as a string, Fig. 7c Appearance diagram of the sock wearing aid in Fig. 7c e Appearance diagram of the sock wearing aid operating lever telescopic. F Socks wearing aid CC external view of the tool in FIG. 7e

Explanation of symbols

1 base
1a Bottom plate
1b Side plate
1c articulated shaft
1e Bottom plate opening
2 foot insertion guide
2a Sliding plate
2b side guide plate
2d sock hook
3 Attraction tool
3a Operation lever
3b Operation lever shaft
3c handle

Claims (2)

In a sock-wearing aid that can be worn by a person with physical disabilities, such as a physically handicapped person or an elderly person, the base 1 has an opening of the size of the sole with the tip open. The bottom plate 1a and the side plate 1b having an open upper center are integrally formed on both sides of the bottom plate substantially vertically.
Further, a connecting shaft 1c for opening and closing the foot insertion guide 2 in the front-rear direction is formed on the front side of the base 1, and the foot insertion guide 2 is provided at the center on both sides of the sliding plate 2a and the sliding plate. A side guide plate 2b whose upper part is opened is integrally formed substantially vertically, and on both sides in front of the foot insertion guide 2, a drawing tool 3 having a handle 3c at the distal end of the extending portion of the operation lever 3a is formed. A sock-wearing assisting tool characterized in that an operating lever shaft 3b is provided for allowing the attracting tool to move freely.   The method of attaching the socks using the above-described sock-mounting aid is to put the socks on the base and the foot insertion guide of the sock-mounting aid in advance, and place the socks on the feet, and put the toes in the foot-insertion guide. To hold the sock on the foot by holding the handle of the attracting tool while sliding the foot into the base and inserting it, pulling the handle and pulling the base and foot insertion guide out of the sock. A featured sock wearing method.

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