JP2008168097A - Chopstick aid for disabled person - Google Patents

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JP2008168097A
JP2008168097A JP2007031262A JP2007031262A JP2008168097A JP 2008168097 A JP2008168097 A JP 2008168097A JP 2007031262 A JP2007031262 A JP 2007031262A JP 2007031262 A JP2007031262 A JP 2007031262A JP 2008168097 A JP2008168097 A JP 2008168097A
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a chopstick aid which can be easily worn, aid a disabled person in easily handling chopsticks, and be used even by a disabled person seriously handicapped in fingers. <P>SOLUTION: The chopstick aid for a disabled person comprises a retaining part 1 detachably worn by winding around a wrist by a mounting part 4 being coming into tight contact with a palm and a belt part 5 positioned to the top of a hand and a chopstick support part 2 integrally set on the retaining part 1 to engage with a pair of chopsticks 3a, 3b. One chopstick 3a is fixedly attached to the chopstick support part 2 and the other chopstick 3b has elastic performance and is rotatably attached at a suitable interval to the chopstick support part 2. When the retaining part 1 is worn on a hand as the tip end parts of the chopsticks 3a, 3b are positioned in an abutting or approaching condition as the chopsticks 3a, 3b are in an attaching condition to handle the chopsticks 3a, 3b, a press-stopping piece 6 set on the chopstick retaining part 2 is pressed by moving the root of the thumb or the vicinity thereof to elastically move the rotatable chopstick 3b to open/close the tip end parts for use. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

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本発明は、箸を正常に掴むことが不自由かまたは不可能な身障者とくに手指に障害を持つ人が箸を用いる身障者用箸補助具に関するものである。  The present invention relates to a chopstick assisting tool for handicapped persons who use chopsticks by handicapped persons who are unable or impossible to normally grasp chopsticks, particularly persons with disabilities in their fingers.

従来、とくに手指に障害のある人、または怪我等で手指に障害が生じた人は、食事の際自由に箸を使って食事をすることは困難であった。  Conventionally, it has been difficult for a person with a handicap handicapped or a person with a hand handicapped due to an injury or the like to eat freely with chopsticks.

このため、二本の箸の上端側をバネ材で連結して指の差込部や支え部を設けたものがみられた。  For this reason, some of the two chopsticks were connected to each other with a spring material to provide a finger insertion part and a support part.

しかしながら、この種の従来の箸補助具は指の力を利用して箸を動かすため、相当な力が必要となり、使用する指の負担が大きかったばかりでなく、そのための指が正常に働くことが必要とされ、重度の指の障害者が利用することはできにくかった。  However, this kind of conventional chopstick aids use the power of the fingers to move the chopsticks, which requires a considerable amount of force. It was needed and difficult to use by people with severe finger disabilities.

本発明は、簡単に装着され、かつ箸を動かすための動作が容易で、指の重度の障害者で合っても使用することができる身障者用箸補助具を提供するものである。  The present invention provides a chopstick assisting tool for a handicapped person that can be easily worn and easily moved to move a chopstick and can be used even by a handicapped person with a severe finger.

上記目的を達成するため、本発明に係る身障者用箸補助具は、掌に密着状に当接される載置部と手の甲側に位置されるベル部とにより手に卷回されて着脱可能に装着される保持部と、この保持部に一体的に設けられ2本の箸を係止する箸支持部とよりなり、前記箸支持部は、一方の箸を固定状に、また他方の箸を適宜間隔をおいて弾発性を有して回動状に取付け、かつ、箸をその取付け状態においてその先端部が当接または近接状態で位置し、保持部を手に装着して箸を作動する際、箸支持部に設けられている押止片を親指の付け根またはその付近の動作により押圧して、回動状の箸を弾発的に作動して、箸の先端部を開閉してなることを特徴とするものである。  In order to achieve the above object, the chopstick aid for handicapped persons according to the present invention is detachable by being wound around the hand by a placing part that is in close contact with the palm and a bell part located on the back side of the hand. A holding part to be mounted and a chopstick support part that is provided integrally with the holding part and holds two chopsticks. The chopstick support part fixes one chopstick and the other chopstick. Mounted in a rotating manner with elasticity at an appropriate interval, and with the chopsticks in their attached state, their tips are positioned in contact with or in close proximity, and the holder is attached to the hand to operate the chopsticks When pressing, the pressing piece provided on the chopstick support part is pressed by the operation at or near the base of the thumb, and the tip of the chopstick is opened and closed by elastically operating the rotating chopsticks. It is characterized by.

さらに、前記箸支持部には係止部を形成して、スプーンやフォーク等を着脱可能に装着されることを特徴とするものである。  Further, the chopstick support part is formed with a locking part, and a spoon, a fork or the like is detachably mounted.

さらに、前記箸支持部は、回動可能な箸の動きを規制する案内部を形成してなることを特徴とするものである。  Furthermore, the chopstick support part is formed with a guide part for restricting the movement of the rotatable chopsticks.

上記の構成を有する本発明に係る身障者用箸補助具によれば、指で挟むことなく、親指の付け根側の僅かな動きで箸を作動させて料理等を挟んだり、摘んだりすることができ、指を失った身障者や怪我をして箸を指で操作することができない場合でも、介護者の手を煩わせることなく、自身で容易に対応することができる。  According to the chopstick aid for handicapped person according to the present invention having the above-described configuration, a chopstick can be operated by a slight movement on the base side of the thumb without pinching it with a finger, and food can be pinched or picked. Even if the handicapped person has lost his / her finger or is injured and cannot operate the chopsticks with his / her finger, he / she can easily cope with it without bothering the caregiver.

さらに、その動作において、指を用いることなく、箸支持部に設けられている押止片を親指の付け根で押圧するだけの僅かな動作で、箸を動かすもので、煩雑な操作を要したり、動かすための大きな力を必要としたりせず、簡単に2本の箸の間隔を調節して料理等をしっかりと掴むことができる。  Furthermore, in this operation, the chopsticks are moved by a slight operation by simply pressing the holding piece provided on the chopstick support portion with the base of the thumb without using a finger, requiring a complicated operation. Without needing a great force to move, you can easily adjust the distance between the two chopsticks and grab a dish.

さらに、2本の箸はその一方を固定し、また、他方の箸を回動状に動かし、また、回動する箸は固定されている箸に対して、その上端側を適宜間隔で拡開し、根元側をやや近接状態で弾発力を有するもので、その静止状態、すなわち不使用状態では2本の箸の先端が当接または近接した状態に位置され、使用するときに拡開させ、使用後はバネの付勢力で元の状態に自動的に戻ることができる。  In addition, two chopsticks are fixed on one side, the other chopstick is moved in a rotating manner, and the rotating chopsticks are widened at an appropriate interval from the fixed chopsticks. In addition, the base side has elasticity in a slightly close state, and in its stationary state, that is, in a non-use state, the tips of the two chopsticks are positioned in contact or close to each other, and are expanded when used. After use, it can automatically return to its original state by the biasing force of the spring.

また、手に装着される保持部は、掌に密着状に当接される載置片と手の甲側に被冠されるベルト部とにより手に卷回されて着脱可能に装着されているもので、容易にしかもしっかりと手に装着され、また簡単に外すことができる。  In addition, the holding part attached to the hand is detachably attached by being wound around the hand by a placing piece that comes into close contact with the palm and a belt part that is crowned on the back side of the hand. It can be easily and securely attached to the hand and removed easily.

さらに、スプーンやフォーク等の柄を取付ける係止部を形成して、スプーン等を着脱可能に装着することにより、液状の食品に対しても対応することができ、また箸を持ったまま併用することができる。  In addition, by forming a locking part for attaching a handle such as a spoon or fork, and attaching the spoon etc. in a detachable manner, it can also be used for liquid foods and can be used together with chopsticks. be able to.

さらに、箸支持部は回動する箸の必要以上の動きを規制しているもので、その操作中に2本の箸、とくに物を掴む先端側が勝手に動いたり、重なったりして齟齬をきたすことがなく、常に正常な動きを行うことができる。  In addition, the chopstick support part restricts the movement of the rotating chopsticks more than necessary, and during the operation, the two chopsticks, especially the tip side that grabs the object, move freely or overlap each other, causing a habit. It is always possible to perform normal movement.

以下本発明に係る身障者用箸補助具について、添付図面を用いて説明する。
図1は、本発明を構成する身障者用箸補助具を示す正面側から見た略示図、図2は、同じく背面側から見た略示図である。
Hereinafter, a chopstick assisting tool for handicapped persons according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic view seen from the front side showing a chopstick aid for handicapped persons constituting the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic view similarly seen from the back side.

本発明に係る身障者用箸補助具は、図1に示すように、掌に密着状に当接される載置部4と手の甲側に位置されるベルト部5とにより、手に卷回されて着脱可能に装着される保持部1と、この保持部1に一体的に設けられる2本の箸3a、3bを係止する箸支持部2とよりなり、この箸支持部2は、一方の箸3aを固定状に、また他方の箸3bを適宜間隔をおいて弾発性を有して回動可能に取付けて、箸3a、3bをその取付け状態において、先端部が当接または近接状態で位置し、保持部1を手に装着して箸3a、3bを作動する際、箸支持部2に設けられている押止片6を親指の付け根またはその付近の動作により押圧して、回動可能な箸3bを弾発的に動かして先端部を開閉されて使用に供されるものである。  As shown in FIG. 1, the chopstick assisting tool for the handicapped according to the present invention is wound around the hand by the placing portion 4 that is in close contact with the palm and the belt portion 5 that is located on the back side of the hand. The holder 1 is detachably mounted and the chopstick support 2 that holds the two chopsticks 3a and 3b provided integrally with the holder 1, and this chopstick support 2 is one of the chopsticks. 3a is fixed, and the other chopstick 3b is mounted at an appropriate interval in a flexible manner so that it can be pivoted. With the chopsticks 3a and 3b attached, the tip is in contact with or close to it When the holder 1 is mounted on the hand and the chopsticks 3a and 3b are operated, the pressing piece 6 provided on the chopstick support 2 is pressed by the operation at or near the base of the thumb to rotate. The possible chopsticks 3b are moved elastically so that the tip is opened and closed for use.

手20に装着される保持部1は、掌20aに密着状に載置して当接される載置部4と手20の甲20bに締着される布等の柔軟性を有する調節、かつ着脱可能なベルト部5から形成され、載置部4はその平板状の基板7の先端に指20cの支え片8を延設し、両側には手20の左右の搖動を防ぐ立ち上がり片9を設け、この立ち上がり片9の一方でベルト部5の一端を止着し、他方には挿通孔10を設けてベルト部5を挿通している。  The holding part 1 attached to the hand 20 has a flexible adjustment such as a placement part 4 placed in close contact with the palm 20a and brought into contact with the palm 20a and a cloth fastened to the back 20b of the hand 20, and The mounting portion 4 is formed of a detachable belt portion 5, and a support piece 8 of a finger 20 c is extended at the tip of the flat substrate 7, and rising pieces 9 that prevent the left and right swinging of the hand 20 are provided on both sides. And one end of the rising piece 9 is fastened to one end of the belt portion 5, and the other end is provided with an insertion hole 10 through which the belt portion 5 is inserted.

装着する際は、手20を載置部4の基板7に掌20aを密着状に当接して、指20cを支え片8に当て、立ち上がり片8で手の左右のブレを防いで載せ、ベルト部5で甲20bを被冠して搖動しないように適宜締め付け、手20に卷付けた状態でベルト部に設けたファスナーで止めてしっかりと装着される。  When mounting, the hand 20 is brought into close contact with the substrate 7 of the placement unit 4, the finger 20 c is placed on the support piece 8, and the standing piece 8 is placed on the left and right sides of the hand to prevent shaking. The upper part 20b is crowned by the part 5 and tightened appropriately so as not to swing, and is fastened to the hand 20 by being fastened with a fastener provided on the belt part.

箸支持部2は、保持部1の一端側、すなわち、親指が位置する側に一体的に垂設される連結片11に適宜間隔を置いて、一方にこの連結片11と固定箸3aを挿通支持する中空状の固定箸挿通杆12の取付片13を、また、他方には回動可能な箸3bを挿通支持する中空状の回動箸挿通杆14の取付片15を回動可能に連結している。  The chopstick support part 2 is inserted at an appropriate interval into a connecting piece 11 that is integrally suspended from one end of the holding part 1, that is, the side where the thumb is located, and the connecting piece 11 and the fixed chopstick 3a are inserted into one side. The supporting piece 13 of the hollow fixed chopstick insertion rod 12 to be supported is connected to the other, and the attachment piece 15 of the hollow rotating chopstick insertion rod 14 to support and insert the rotatable chopstick 3b to the other. is doing.

回動箸挿通杆14は、その一端を取付片15に、他端を固定箸挿通杆12の取付片13にそれぞれ係止されるバネ部材16が設けられて、回動箸挿通杆14に挿通支持される回動箸3bをバネ付勢している。  The rotary chopstick insertion rod 14 is provided with a spring member 16 having one end attached to the attachment piece 15 and the other end fixed to the attachment piece 13 of the fixed chopstick insertion rod 12. The rotating chopsticks 3b to be supported are spring-biased.

また、箸支持部2は回動箸挿通杆14の上端側に、弾発性を有する押止片6が突出状に形成されて、保持部1に手20を装着したとき、その親指の付け根またはその付近で当接されて、その部分の動きで押止片6を押圧して、回動箸挿通杆14に取り付けられている回動箸3bをバネ部材16の付勢力に抗して回動させ箸3の先端部を開閉する。  Further, the chopstick support 2 is formed with a resilient pressing piece 6 on the upper end side of the rotary chopstick insertion rod 14 so as to protrude. Alternatively, the rotating chopsticks 3b attached to the rotating chopstick insertion rod 14 are rotated against the urging force of the spring member 16 by abutting in the vicinity thereof and pressing the holding piece 6 by the movement of the portion. The tip of the chopsticks 3 is opened and closed.

固定箸挿通杆12と回動箸挿通杆14は、適宜間隔を有し、かつ、その上端側、すなわち保持部1側を拡開し、下端側をやや接近させて傾斜状に形成され、その終端部より2本の箸3a、3bをそれぞれ差し込んで係脱可能に装着係止するとともに、その装着状態に静止した不使用状態において、2本の箸3a、3bの先端部が当接または近接状態で位置されている。  The fixed chopstick insertion rod 12 and the rotating chopstick insertion rod 14 have an appropriate interval and are formed in an inclined shape with the upper end side thereof, that is, the holding portion 1 side expanded, and the lower end side slightly approached. The two chopsticks 3a and 3b are respectively inserted from the end portions and are detachably mounted and locked, and the tips of the two chopsticks 3a and 3b are in contact with or close to each other in a non-use state in which the chopsticks are stationary. Located in state.

また、箸支持部2は、適宜間隔をおいて形成される固定箸挿通杆12に中空状の案内部17を設けて、回動箸挿通杆14を挿通してその回動を規制している。  Further, the chopstick support 2 is provided with a hollow guide portion 17 in a fixed chopstick insertion rod 12 formed at an appropriate interval, and the rotation chopstick insertion rod 14 is inserted to restrict the rotation. .

また、箸支持部2の案内部17には、箸3以外スプーンやフォーク等を着脱可能に装着するための係止部18を形成しているもので、この係止部18は、併用できるように箸3と距離をとり略直角状にスプーンやフォーク等の柄の根元側を差し込み係止して取付けている。  Further, the guide part 17 of the chopstick support part 2 is formed with a locking part 18 for detachably mounting a spoon, a fork or the like other than the chopsticks 3, so that the locking part 18 can be used together. The base of the handle, such as a spoon or fork, is inserted and locked at a distance from the chopsticks 3 at a substantially right angle.

なお、この係止部18は、安内部17と一体に設けるものに限らず、適宜位置に別途独立して設けるものであっても、または箸3と共用する以外単独での使用でもよい。  In addition, this latching | locking part 18 is not restricted to what is provided integrally with the safety | security inside 17, You may provide separately separately in an appropriate position, or may be used independently except sharing with the chopsticks 3. FIG.

本発明を構成する身障者用箸補助具を示す正面側から見た略示図である。  It is the schematic diagram seen from the front side which shows the chopstick assistance tool for disabled people which comprises this invention. 同じく身障者用箸補助具の背面側から見た略示図である。  It is the schematic diagram similarly seen from the back side of a chopstick assistance tool for disabled people.

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1 保持部
2 箸支持部
3 箸
3a 固定状箸
3b 回動状箸
4 保持部1の載置部
5 保持部1のベルト部
6 押止片
7 固定片4の基番
8 固定片4の支え片
9 固定片4の立ち上がり片
10 挿通孔
11 保持部1の連結片
12 箸支持部2の固定箸挿通杆
13 箸支持部2の取付片
14 箸支持部2の回動箸挿通杆
15 箸支持部2の取付片
16 バネ部材
17 案内部
18 係止部
20 手
20a 手20の掌
20b 手20の甲
20c 手20の指
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Holding part 2 Chopstick support part 3 Chopsticks 3a Fixed chopsticks 3b Rotating chopsticks 4 Mounting part of the holding part 1 5 Belt part of the holding part 1 6 Stopping piece 7 Reference number of the fixing piece 4 8 Supporting the fixing piece 4 Piece 9 Standing piece of fixed piece 4 10 Insertion hole 11 Connection piece of holding part 1 12 Fixed chopstick insertion part of chopsticks support part 13 Attachment piece of chopsticks support part 14 Rotation chopstick insertion part of chopsticks support part 15 Chopstick support Attachment piece of part 2 16 Spring member 17 Guide part 18 Locking part 20 Hand 20a Hand 20 palm 20b Hand 20 back 20c Hand 20 finger

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掌に密着状に当接される載置部と手の甲側に位置されるベル部とにより手に卷回されて着脱可能に装着される保持部と、この保持部に一体的に設けられ2本の箸を係止する箸支持部とよりなり、前記箸支持部は、一方の箸を固定状に、また他方の箸を適宜間隔をおいて弾発性を有して回動状に取付け、かつ、箸をその取付け状態においてその先端部が当接または近接状態で位置され、保持部を手に装着して箸を作動する際、箸支持部に設けられている押止片を親指の付け根またはその付近の動作により押圧して、回動状の箸を弾発的に作動して、箸の先端部を開閉してなることを特徴とする身障者用箸補助具。  A holding portion that is wound around the hand by a placing portion that comes into close contact with the palm and a bell portion that is located on the back side of the hand and is detachably mounted, and two pieces that are provided integrally with the holding portion A chopstick support that holds the chopsticks of the chopsticks, the chopstick support is fixed to one chopstick, and the other chopstick is attached at an appropriate interval in a rotational manner with elasticity. In addition, when the chopsticks are mounted, the tip portion is positioned in contact with or close to the chopsticks, and when the chopsticks are operated with the holding portion attached to the hand, the holding piece provided on the chopstick support portion is attached to the base of the thumb. A chopstick assisting tool for handicapped persons, characterized in that it is pressed by an operation in the vicinity thereof, and the tip of the chopstick is opened and closed by elastically operating a rotating chopstick. 前記箸支持部には係止部を形成して、スプーンやフォーク等を着脱可能に装着されることを特徴とする請求項1記載の身障者用箸補助具。  2. The chopstick assisting tool for a handicapped person according to claim 1, wherein a locking part is formed on the chopstick support part, and a spoon, a fork or the like is detachably attached thereto. 前記箸支持部は、回動可能な箸の動きを規制する案内部を形成してなることを特徴とする請求項1及び2のいずれかに記載の身障者用箸補助具。  3. The chopstick assisting tool for a handicapped person according to claim 1, wherein the chopstick support part forms a guide part for restricting the movement of the rotatable chopsticks.
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