JP2008259795A - Air cushion also serving as cast - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air cushion, also serving as a cast, which can be easily attached/detached, while conventional casts take a lot of labor to be installed or removed, and forces users to keep the casts on until a complete recovery. <P>SOLUTION: The air cushion also serving as a cast has a belt part 4 and a cushion part 5, consisting of an outer surface 2 and an inner surface 3 formed of a synthetic resin, continuous in a sheet form, with holes 10 for ventilation provided in the belt part 4. As four side parts of the cushion part 5 are put together to be closed, an air chamber 12 is formed between the outer surface and the inner surface. A check valve 6 is provided to communicate with the outer surface of the cushion part 5, and a plurality of vent holes 9 are provided through the cushion part 5. Between the vent holes 9, a plurality of splint housing parts 7 are provided, and headrest installation opening holes 11 are provided in the belt part 4. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an air cushion which can be a cast.

Technical background

  Conventional gibbs are made by wrapping a cloth or other medium material around the wound, and then applying gypsum to the affected area and applying it to the affected area to dry, or immersing the tape in water before wrapping the casting tape around the affected area. After wrapping and drying, it hardened into a cast. However, both of them were difficult to install and took time and effort.

Since it was not possible to easily attach and detach the affected area during the examination, it was not possible to remove it and conduct a mid-term examination. The removal of the cast after complete cure also had to be cut with an electric cutter, so it took time and effort.
Also, the removed cast was discarded and could not be reused.

  Since conventional gibbs cannot be easily attached and detached as described above, it will remain attached for a long period of time, so it may not be possible to treat other than fractures at the same time, such as applying frequent medicine to the affected area. It could lead to skin diseases such as itching and itching with sweat, fat and dust. As a result, the cast was painful for the patient.

  Conventional casts used plaster and casting tape, which were difficult to install immediately, and the casts that had been completely cured had to be removed with an electric cutter, and the removed casts had to be discarded. In addition, it was difficult to attach and detach screening during the course, so it remained attached for a long time until it was completely cured. As a result, in addition to bone fractures, it is impossible to treat the wounded area at the same time, such as frequent application of medicines to the affected area, or skin diseases such as sweating, fat, dust, etc. resulting in itchiness and itching. There was a potential drawback.

In order to solve the above-described problems, means for the cast / combination air cushion of the present invention will be described as shown in claims 1 to 3.
The main body 1 is in the form of a sheet in which a belt portion 4 consisting of an outer surface 2 and a back surface 3 made of a synthetic resin and a cushion portion 5 are connected to each other, and the belt portion 4 is provided with an opening hole 10. When the four sides are joined and sealed, an air chamber 12 is formed between the outer surface 2 and the inner surface 3, and a check valve 6 communicating with the outer surface 2 of the cushion portion 5 is provided, and a plurality of passages penetrating the cushion portion 4 are provided. The air holes 9 are provided.

  With respect to claim 2, the main body 1 is in the form of a sheet in which a cushion part 5 and a belt part 4 comprising an outer surface 2 and an inner surface 3 made of a synthetic resin are connected, and the belt part 4 is provided with an opening hole 10. When the four sides are joined and sealed, an air chamber 12 is formed between the outer surface 2 and the inner surface 3, and a check valve 6 communicating with the outer surface 2 of the cushion portion 5 is provided. A vent hole 9 is provided, and a plurality of splint storage portions 7 are provided between the vent holes 9.

  A third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the main body 1 according to the first and second aspects is provided with a headless mounting opening 11 in the belt portion 4 of the main body 1.

  The above-mentioned Gibbs combined air cushion shown in the embodiments of the present invention is made of a synthetic resin, and bonding at the time of forming the main body 1 does not use an adhesive.

  Claim 1 or 2 or 3 of the present invention is that the bandage 14 is wound around the affected part 13, the main body 1 is wound around the affected area 13, the bandage or tape is fixed to the outside, and the air is fed from the check valve 6. The inner surface 3 is narrowed inward, and becomes a cast by fitting and tightening the affected part 13. The removal is structured such that the air can be removed and removed by pinching the base of the check valve 6 with a finger.

  The present invention can be used widely as an air cushion as well as a cast.

  When the main body 1 of the present invention is used as a cast, the treatment of fractures and sprains is performed quickly and the attachment / detachment is easy, so that it is possible to conduct a mid-term examination until the affected area 13 is completely cured, and sweating, fat, plaque It is easy to clean the skin by using this method to prevent skin diseases. Moreover, since the ventilation hole 9 is provided in the main body 1 in the present invention, the air permeability is good, and it is less likely that the body 1 is hermetically sealed as in the past. Moreover, since the splint 8 which can be removed is provided, it can treat according to the state of an affected part.

  When the main body 1 of the present invention is used as a cast, it is easy to attach and detach, so that the patient himself can use it as an emergency cast and can be used repeatedly.

When the main body 1 of the present invention is used as a cast, the vent hole 9 of claim 1, 2 or 3 can keep the affected area 13 clean by improving the ventilation of the surface of the affected area 13.
Further, when the main body 1 is used as an air cushion, the air permeability is good because of the vent hole 9 according to the first, second, or third aspect.

  When the main body 1 is used as an air cushion, the air can be easily taken in and out, so that it is convenient for outdoor use such as a backrest in a car or in a plane or watching sports.

  The main body 1 can be used as a supporter by being wrapped around an arm or a leg and tightened in addition to the cast and the air cushion.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cast according to claim 3 of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the outer surface of claim 1 of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of the outer surface of claim 2 of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the outer surface of claim 3 of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line AA 'in FIG. 2 of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion marked with a circle in FIG. 5 of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along the line AA ′ of FIG. 4 of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the circled portion in FIG. 7 of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA ′ showing a state before the air is supplied by winding FIG. 4 of the present invention around the affected part 13.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view at the position AA ′ showing the state in which FIG. 4 of the present invention is wound around the affected part 13 and supplied.
FIG. 11 is a photograph showing a state in which claim 3 of the present invention is wound around an arm.
FIG. 12 is a photograph showing a state in which claim 3 of the present invention is wrapped around a foot.
FIG. 13 is a photograph showing the state of claim 3 of the present invention as a cushion.
FIG. 14 is a photograph showing a state in which claim 3 of the present invention is attached to the backrest of a vehicle.
FIG. 15 is a photograph showing a state in which claim 3 of the present invention is used on a bench.

Detailed explanation with reference to the drawings,
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the main body 1 of claim 3 is rolled as a cast.
2 is a plan view of the outer surface 2 in which the belt portion 4 is provided with the opening hole 10 and the cushion portion 5 is provided with the vent hole 9 and the check valve 6. FIG.
3 is a plan view of the outer surface 2 in which the splint storage portion 7 is provided on the inner surface 3 of the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a view of the third aspect, and is a plan view in which the headless attachment opening 11 is provided in the belt portion 4 of the second aspect.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA ′ in FIG.
FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view around the vent hole 9 in the circled portion of FIG.
FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along the line AA ′ in FIG.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the portion around the vent hole 9 marked with a circle in FIG.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the position AA ′ when FIG. 4 is used as a cast, and is a cross-sectional view showing a state before the main body 1 is wound around the affected part 13 and before air is supplied.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the position AA ′ when FIG. 4 is used as a cast, and the air chamber 12 is inflated by winding the main body 1 around the affected part 13 and supplying air, and the inner surface 3 is a splint. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where an affected part 13 is fastened together with FIG.
FIG. 11 shows a case where Claim 3 is used as a cast, and the air chamber 12 is inflated by winding the main body 1 around the arm and winding the net bandage, and the inner surface 3 is tightened with the splint 8 together with the affected part 13. It is the photograph which shows the state which is.
FIG. 12 shows a case where Claim 3 is used as a cast, and the air chamber 12 is inflated by winding the main body 1 around the foot and winding a net bandage to feed air, and the inner surface 3 is fastened together with the splint 8 to the affected part 13. It is the photograph which shows the state which is.
FIG. 13 is a photograph showing a state in which air is supplied to claim 3 to form an air cushion.
FIG. 14 is a photograph showing a state in which the headless of the car is removed and the headless feet are inserted into the headless attachment opening hole 11 when the third aspect is used as an air cushion.
FIG. 15 is a photograph showing a state in which Claim 3 is used as an air cushion and used as a cushion on a bench.

  Since the main body 1 of the embodiment of the present invention is a synthetic resin (vinyl chloride) and is joined by welding, any other material that can be welded may be used.

Since the material of the main body 1 according to the first, second and third embodiments of the present invention is made of synthetic resin (vinyl chloride), the outer surface 2 does not expand when it is rolled up and supplied when used with casts. 3 is narrowed to the inside and fixed by tightening the affected part 13, and acts as a cast.
In addition, when used as an air cushion, the air holes 12 are not inflated when air is supplied, and the air chambers 12 other than the air holes 12 swell on average, so that the air holes 12 are stably inflated. It becomes an air cushion that you can sit on.

  The main body 1 according to claims 1 to 3 of the present invention has a rectangular sheet shape, but may have other shapes such as a trapezoid.

In the case where the main body 1 according to claims 1 to 3 of the present invention is manufactured exclusively for the Gibbs, the Gibbs effect can be further exhibited if the outer surface is made of a thick material.
Also, when manufactured exclusively for the cushion, both the inner and outer surfaces are inflated on average by using the same thickness material, so that a stable air cushion is obtained.

  The check valve 6 according to claims 1 to 3 of the present invention has a double stopper (with a double lid) to prevent air leakage. The check valve 6 can be embedded in the air chamber 12.

  When the main body 1 according to claims 1 to 3 of the present invention is used as a cast, the belt portion 4 is provided with the opening hole 10 so that the main body 1 is wound around the affected part 13 but the vent hole 9 is not blocked. It has a structure with good ventilation.

  The vent holes 9 according to claims 1 to 3 of the present invention are provided in a vertically aligned position, and when the air is supplied to the air chamber 12, the vent holes 9 have a welded structure so that they do not swell. A groove is formed between the air hole 9 and the air hole 9, and the structure is further improved in air permeability as shown in FIG.

  When Claim 2 or 3 of the present invention is used as a full-scale cast, it is appropriate that the splint 8 is made of a light metal or an alloy such as ceramic. When used as an emergency cast, chopsticks or branches may be used.

These are the perspective views of the state made into the cast of Claim 3 of this invention. These are the top views of the outer surface of Claim 1 of this invention. These are the top views of the outer surface of Claim 2 of this invention. These are the top views of the outer surface of Claim 3 of this invention. These are sectional drawings of the position of AA 'of Drawing 2 of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion marked with a circle in FIG. 5 of the present invention. These are sectional drawings of the position of AA 'of Drawing 4 of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion marked with a circle in FIG. 7 of the present invention. These are sectional drawings of the position of AA 'which shows the state which wound FIG. 4 of this invention around the affected part 13. FIG. These are sectional drawings of the position of AA 'which shows the state which wound FIG. 4 of this invention around the affected part 13. FIG. These are the photographs which show the state which wound the main body 1 of Claim 3 of this invention around the arm. These are the photographs which show the state which wound the main body 1 of Claim 3 of this invention around the leg | foot. These are the photographs which show the state which sent air to Claim 3 of this invention and made it the air cushion. FIG. 4 is a photograph showing a state in which claim 3 of the present invention is attached to a vehicle headless. These are the photographs which show the state which used Claim 3 of this invention for the bench.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Outer surface 3 Inner surface 4 Belt part 5 Cushion part 6 Check valve 7 Splitter storage part 8 Splitter 9 Vent hole 10 Open hole 11 Headless insertion opening hole 12 Air chamber 13 Affected part 14 Bandage 15 Weld part

Claims (3)

  The body is in the form of a sheet consisting of an outer surface and an inner surface made of synthetic resin, and the belt portion and the cushion portion are connected, and the belt portion has an opening hole.When the four sides of the cushion portion are joined and sealed, the outer surface and the inner surface An air cushion for gibbs characterized in that an air chamber is formed in between, a check valve communicating with the outer surface of the cushion portion is provided, and a plurality of vent holes penetrating the cushion portion are provided.   The body is in the form of a sheet consisting of an outer surface and an inner surface made of synthetic resin, and the belt portion and the cushion portion are connected, and the belt portion has an opening hole.When the four sides of the cushion portion are joined and sealed, the outer surface and the inner surface There is an air chamber between them, a check valve communicating with the outer surface of the cushion part is provided, a plurality of vent holes penetrating the cushion part are provided, and a plurality of splint storage parts are provided between the vent holes A gibbs combined air cushion characterized by being provided.   3. The cast / combination air cushion according to claim 1, wherein a headless attachment opening hole is provided in a belt portion of the main body.