JP2016042979A - Weight band - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a weight band that can be easily worn by a person using a weight band for rehabilitation.SOLUTION: A weight band 1 includes a band body part 10 on which a weight is mounted, a belt 14 extending from the band body 10, a belt insertion part 13 attached to the band body part 10 into which the belt 14 is inserted, fixing means 11 for fixing the belt 14 inserted into the belt insertion part 13 and folded to the band body part 10, and a coming-off prevention part 15 for preventing the belt 14 from coming off from the belt insertion part 13.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a weight band used by being attached to a part of a human body such as an arm part or a leg part.

  Conventionally, weight bands used for rehabilitation and sports training are known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). A conventional weight band that is wound around a wrist or an ankle, for example, is provided with a male (or female) hook fastener on the surface side of one end of the band main body, and a hook-and-loop fastener on the back side of the other end of the band main body. It has a structure in which a female (or male) is provided. In this structure, after the band body is wound around the wrist or the like, the weight band can be fixed to the wrist or the like by overlapping the male and female of the surface fastener.

  Further, as a conventional weight band having another structure, for example, there is a belt having a belt extending from a band body to which a weight is attached. In the structure, after the belt provided with the male (or female) of the hook-and-loop fastener is passed through the ring-shaped metal fitting provided in the band main body, the female (or male) of the hook-and-loop fastener provided in the band main body. By overlapping, the weight band can be fixed to the wrist or the like.

Utility Model Registration No. 3110233 Utility Model Registration No. 3136067

  The conventional weight band is convenient because it can be worn by the user according to the thickness of the arm or leg. However, when the weight band is used for rehabilitation, for example, the user often cannot use his / her hand satisfactorily, and it is not always easy to attach the weight band with the conventional structure. In addition, it is often difficult for a user suffering from paralysis to perform a fine work such as passing a belt through a metal fitting.

  In view of the above points, an object of the present invention is to provide a weight band that can be easily mounted. Another object of the present invention is to provide a weight band that can be easily worn by those who use the weight band for rehabilitation.

  In order to achieve the above object, the weight band of the present invention includes a band main body portion to which a weight is attached, a belt extending from the band main body portion, and a belt attached to the band main body portion and through which the belt is inserted. A configuration comprising: a threading portion; a fixing means for fixing the belt inserted through the belt threading portion and folded back to the band main body portion; and a retaining portion for preventing the belt from coming off from the belt threading portion. (First configuration). In addition, it is preferable that the said retaining part is attached to the front-end | tip part of the said belt.

  According to this configuration, since the retaining portion for preventing the belt from coming off from the belt passing portion is provided, the band main body portion can be maintained in a ring shape (round shape). For this reason, the user can easily wrap the band main body around the wrist or the like simply by pulling the belt through the wrist or the like on the ring-shaped band main body. Also, with this configuration, even when a hemiplegic user attaches a weight band to the healthy side, the weight band can be easily attached to the wrist or the like by pulling the belt using the mouth. Is also possible. That is, the weight band of this configuration is suitable for rehabilitation applications.

  In the weight band of the first configuration, the belt extends from one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the band main body portion, and the belt passing portion is provided near the other end portion in the longitudinal direction of the band main body portion. (Second configuration). According to this configuration, it is easy to provide a weight band suitable for winding around the wrist or ankle.

  In the weight band of the first or second configuration, the retaining function of the retaining portion may be provided so as to be releasable (third configuration). According to this configuration, the band main body can be flattened as necessary, and for example, improvement in convenience during storage and transportation can be expected.

  In the weight band of the third configuration, the retaining portion is attached to the belt and has a first direction that does not pass through the through hole of the belt passing portion and a second direction that passes (fourth). The configuration may be as follows. According to this configuration, it is not necessary to introduce complicated parts and mechanisms to enable the release prevention function to be released, and it is easy to provide a convenient weight band at low cost.

  In the weight band of any one of the first to fourth configurations, the belt passing portion and the retaining portion may be configured by the same member (fifth configuration). According to this configuration, the weight band can be easily manufactured at low cost.

  In the weight band of the third configuration, the retaining portion may be detachable from the belt (sixth configuration). According to this configuration, the handleability of the weight band that can release the retaining function can be improved.

  In the weight band of any one of the first to sixth configurations, the fixing means is preferably a configuration (seventh configuration) that is a hook-and-loop fastener. According to this structure, the operation | work which fixes the band main-body part wound around the wrist etc. can be easily achieved by rough operation | movement.

  According to the present invention, a weight band that can be easily mounted can be provided. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a weight band that is easy to wear even for a person who uses the weight band for rehabilitation.

The schematic plan view which shows the structure of the weight band which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The schematic perspective view which shows the structure of the weight band which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the usage method of the weight band which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and is a figure which shows the state at the time of the attachment start of a weight band The figure for demonstrating the usage method of the weight band which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and is a figure which shows the state in which the weight band was attached The figure for demonstrating the modification of the weight band which concerns on embodiment of this invention The figure for demonstrating the other modification of the weight band which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a weight band according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the weight band which concerns on embodiment of this invention is a band suitable for winding around a wrist and using it.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view showing the configuration of a weight band 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the weight band 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The weight band 1 includes a band main body portion 10 made of a flexible material. The band main body 10 has a substantially rectangular shape in the expanded state.

  A plurality of pockets 10 a in which weights (not shown) can be taken in and out are provided on the inner surface side of the band main body 10. In addition, the inner surface side of the band main body portion 10 refers to a side in contact with the wrist when the weight band 1 is wound around the wrist. The weight that can be taken in and out of the pocket 10a is constituted by, for example, a bag body that contains a metal such as a lead ball or iron ball. A lid that opens and closes the mouth of the pocket 10a or a rubber or string that can widen or narrow the mouth of the pocket 10a may be provided so that the weight placed in the pocket 10a does not jump out.

  The number of pockets 10a may be changed as appropriate from the configuration of the present embodiment. The weight attached to the band main body 10 may not be detachable from the band main body 10 and may be fixed to the band main body 10. However, it is preferable that the weights are attached to a plurality of parts as in the present embodiment, and each of them can be attached to and detached from the band main body 10. With such a configuration, there is an advantage that a wide range of weights can be handled with one weight band.

  One surface fastener 11a (male or female) is disposed on the outer surface of the band main body 10 over a wide range (almost the entire region). A ring 13 having a rectangular outer shape is attached to the outer surface of the band main body 10 near one end in the longitudinal direction via a fixing belt 12. In addition, the shape of the through-hole 13a provided in the ring 13 is also a rectangular shape. The ring 13 is an example of the belt passing portion of the present invention.

  Specifically, the ring 13 is attached to the band main body 10 by fixing both ends of the fixing belt 12 inserted through the ring 13 to the outer surface of the band main body 10. Due to such a fixing method, the ring 13 can move somewhat with respect to the band main body 10. The fixing belt 12 may be fixed to the band main body 10 by using, for example, sewing. The material of the ring 13 is not particularly limited, but the ring 13 can be configured using, for example, resin or metal.

  Further, one end side of the fastening belt 14 is fixed to the outer surface of the band main body 10 on the other end side in the longitudinal direction by sewing or the like. The fastening belt 14 extending from the other end portion of the band main body portion 10 is inserted into a through hole 13a of a ring 13 provided near the opposite end portion. An annular portion 14 a is provided on the other end side (tip side) of the fastening belt 14. Further, the other surface 11b of the surface fastener (the surface fastener 11a provided on the outer surface of the band main body 10 is a female on one surface (the front surface in FIG. 1) of the fastening belt 14 is a female, In the case where one of the hook-and-loop fasteners 11a is a female, a male) is provided.

  The tightening belt 14 is an example of the belt of the present invention. Moreover, one side 11a and the other side 11b of a hook_and_loop | surface fastener are examples of the fixing means of this invention. The fixing means for fixing the fastening belt 14 to the band main body 10 may be a means other than a hook-and-loop fastener (for example, a button and a hook) depending on circumstances.

  A ring-shaped retaining portion 15 is attached to the annular portion 14 a of the fastening belt 14. In this embodiment, the same thing as the ring 13 attached to the band main-body part 10 is utilized as the retaining part 15 aiming at reduction of manufacturing cost. After the leading end of the tightening belt 14 is inserted into the through hole 15a of the retaining portion 15, the retaining portion 15 is attached to the tightening belt 14 by folding the leading end and fixing (fastening or the like) to the tightening belt 14. It has been.

  In the present embodiment, the retaining portion 15 and the ring 13 are the same member, but this is only an example. The retaining portion 15 may be a member different from the ring 13 as long as it functions to prevent the fastening belt 14 inserted through the ring 13 from coming off the ring 13. Further, the retaining portion 15 may have a shape different from that of the ring 13.

  In the weight band 1 of the present embodiment, the fastening belt 14 is prevented from coming off from the ring 13. For this reason, as shown in FIG.1 and FIG.2, the band main-body part 10 can always be maintained in the rounded state (ring shape). Of course, if the length of the tightening belt 14 is too long, the band main body 10 cannot be maintained in a ring shape even if the tightening belt 14 is prevented from coming off the ring 13. In the present embodiment, the length of the fastening belt 14 is adjusted so that the band main body 10 can be maintained in a ring shape.

  Next, the usage method of the weight band 1 comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated, referring FIG.3 and FIG.4. As described above, the band main body 10 of the weight band 1 is always ring-shaped (see FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 3, the user puts the hand 100 into the ring-shaped band main body portion 10 and sets the band main body portion 10 so as to come around the wrist 101. In addition, when putting a hand in the band main-body part 10, you may adjust the magnitude | size of a ring | wheel suitably considering the magnitude | size of a hand or an arm.

  When the wrist 101 is set at an appropriate position of the band main body 10, the user folds and pulls the fastening belt 14 with the ring 13 as shown in FIG. 4. Then, when the band main body 10 moderately tightens the wrist, the fastening belt 14 is fixed to the band main body 10. One of the surface fasteners 11 a is provided on the outer surface of the band main body 10, and the other of the surface fasteners 11 b is provided on the inner surface of the folded fastening belt 14, so that the fastening belt 14 can be easily attached to the band main body 10. Can be fixed.

  According to the weight band 1 of the present embodiment, attachment of the weight band 1 to the wrist is started from a state in which the tightening belt 14 is passed through the ring 13 in advance. For this purpose, the user simply puts the weight band 1 on his / her wrist simply by pulling the front end side (the side where the retaining portion 15 is provided) of the fastening belt 14 after passing the hand through the ring-shaped band main body portion 10. Can be wound. That is, even the user who can use only one hand can wrap the weight band 1 around the wrist easily and appropriately.

  Even when the user of hemiplegia tries to attach the weight band 1 to the healthy side, the weight band 1 can be appropriately attached by the operation of pulling the fastening belt 14 or the retaining portion 15 added to the mouth. Can be wrapped around the wrist. In consideration of this point, the retaining portion 15 may have a shape that is easy to add to the mouth (for example, a shape including unevenness).

  Further, if the tightening belt 14 is disposed at a position overlapping the outer surface of the band main body 10, the tightening belt 14 can be easily fixed to the band main body 10 by the surface fastener 11. Since the outer surface of the band main body 10 is relatively wide, the operation of fixing the fastening belt 14 can be achieved by a rough operation. Also from this point, the weight band 1 is suitable for use by a paralyzed user or a person who cannot perform fine work.

  The embodiment described above is merely an example of the present invention. The configuration of the embodiment described above may be changed as appropriate without departing from the technical idea of the present invention.

  In the embodiment described above, the fastening belt 14 is configured so as not to always come off the ring 13 due to the presence of the retaining portion 15. However, this configuration may feel inconvenient during storage or transportation, for example. Considering this point, the weight band 1 may be provided with means for releasing the retaining function of the retaining part 15. By releasing the retaining function, the belt 14 can be flattened by removing the fastening belt 14 from the ring 13. In this way, for example, a plurality of weight bands 1 can be stacked and convenient.

  As a means for releasing the retaining function of the retaining portion 15, for example, when the thickness of the through hole 13 a provided in the ring 13 is increased and the direction of the retaining portion 15 is rotated by a predetermined angle (for example, a timepiece in FIG. The retaining portion 15 may pass through the through hole 13a of the ring 13 when it is rotated by about 90 ° in the rotational direction or counterclockwise direction). In this way, it is possible to release the retaining function of the retaining portion 15 only when necessary. And it can return easily to the state before canceling the retaining function.

  If the thickness of the through hole 13a is too large, the retaining portion 15 can be easily slipped through the through hole 13a simply by being inclined (inclined in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface in FIG. 1). There is sex. In this case, since there is no retaining function of the retaining part 15, the adjustment of the thickness of the through hole 13 a becomes important.

  As another means for releasing the retaining function of the retaining portion 15, a configuration in which the retaining portion 15 is detachably attached to the fastening belt 14 may be employed. In order to realize such a configuration, a carabiner structure may be applied to the retaining portion 15 as shown in FIG.

  In the retaining portion 15 shown in FIG. 5, the gate portion 151 can be rotated in one direction (inward) around the pin 152. The gate portion 151 is normally closed (the state shown in FIG. 5A) by an urging force of an unillustrated elastic member (for example, a leaf spring), and when a pressing force against the urging force of the elastic member is applied. It will be in an open state (state of FIG.5 (b)). In this way, when the retaining function is released, the retaining part 15 can be easily removed from the fastening belt 14, and when the retaining function is required, the retaining part 15 is tightened. It can be easily attached to the belt 14.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, when the fastening belt 14 is folded back straightly, the majority overlaps with the fastening belt 14 itself, and the overlap between the fastening belt 14 and the band main body 10 is reduced. It is possible. In such a case, the fastening belt 14 may be insufficiently fixed to the band main body 10. As a countermeasure against this, for example, the surface fastener 11 provided on the fastening belt 14 may be configured so that males and females are mixed.

  As another countermeasure, the shape of the through hole 13a provided in the ring 13 may be a trapezoidal shape in plan view as shown in FIG. In this way, the tightening belt 14 folded back by the ring 13 is naturally inclined, and the tightening belt 14 and the band main body 10 are easily overlapped. As another countermeasure, a mark (color change, sticking of a display object, etc.) may be provided on the band main body 10 in order to clarify the portion to which the connecting belt 14 is fixed.

  In addition, although the case where the weight band of the present invention is applied to the wrist has been described above, this is only an example, and the present invention may be applied to the weight band applied to other parts of the human body. Of course.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Weight band 10 Band main-body part 11 Surface fastener (fixing means)
11a One of hook-and-loop fasteners 11b The other of hook-and-loop fasteners 13 Ring (belt passing part)
13a Through hole 14 Tightening belt 15 Retaining part

Claims (7)

A band body to which weights are attached;
A belt extending from the band main body,
A belt passing part that is attached to the band body part and through which the belt is inserted;
A fixing means for fixing the belt inserted through the belt threaded portion and folded back to the band body portion;
A retaining portion for preventing the belt from coming off from the belt passing portion;
A weight band comprising: The belt extends from one end in the longitudinal direction of the band main body,
The weight band according to claim 1, wherein the belt passing portion is provided closer to the other end portion in the longitudinal direction of the band main body portion.   The weight band according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a retaining function of the retaining part is provided so as to be releasable.   The weight band according to claim 3, wherein the retaining portion is attached to the belt and has a first direction that does not pass through the through hole of the belt passing portion and a second direction that passes.   The weight band according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the belt passing portion and the retaining portion are made of the same member.   The weight band according to claim 3, wherein the retaining portion is detachable from the belt.   The weight band according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the fixing means is a hook-and-loop fastener.

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