JP2017014645A - Pad, garment, and aid - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pad, a garment, and an aid which can assist the standing motion of a wearer, and having small limit in a usable scene.SOLUTION: There are included: a plate-like part 1 having a first principal surface, and a second principal surface 1B positioned on a side opposite to the first principal surface 1A; and a projection part 2 having elasticity, and provided in a projecting shape on the second principal surface 1B, in a direction opposite to a side where the first principal surface 1A is positioned. The first principal surface 1A includes a curved surface 1R provided in a projecting shape and projecting in a direction opposite to a side where the second principal surface 1B is positioned. Thicknesses of the projection 2 laminated on the first principal surface 1A in the vertical direction, and the plate-like part 1 in the vertical direction are thicker than a thickness of the plate-like part 1 in the vertical direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a pad, clothes, and an assisting device, and more particularly to a pad that is placed on the back of a wearer's knee when worn, a garment that accommodates the pad and can be placed on the back of the knee, and the pad. It relates to an auxiliary device that can be fixed to the back.

  When many knee flexion / extension operations are performed, a feeling of fatigue is accumulated by the standing motion, and it becomes difficult to perform the flexion / extension motion smoothly. As a tool for assisting the knee flexing and extending operation, a baseball catcher cushion (for example, a knee cushion manufactured by Mitsuno Corporation) is known.

  The knee cushion is used so that the baseball catcher is sandwiched between the upper leg and the lower leg in a state where the knee is bent. By using the knee cushion, the wearer can easily stand up and can easily maintain the posture when the knee is in a bent state.

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  However, the above-mentioned knee cushion for baseball is large and conspicuous. For this reason, usable scenes are limited.

  For example, a caregiver is recommended to take a posture of bending the knee (squatting posture) rather than a posture of bending the waist while caring for an elderly person or a patient from the viewpoint of preventing the onset of low back pain. However, it is difficult for a caregiver to use a knee cushion for baseball in order to perform care smoothly. When the frequency of knee flexion / extension motion increases, the caregiver tends to take a crouching posture due to the feeling of fatigue caused by this, and there is a problem that the caregiver tends to hurt his / her waist.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. A main object of the present invention is to provide a pad, clothes, and an assisting device that can assist a wearer's standing-up motion and that has few restrictions on usable scenes.

  The pad according to the present invention includes a plate-like portion having a first main surface and a second main surface located on the opposite side of the first main surface, and the first main surface on the second main surface. Is provided in a convex shape in a direction opposite to the side where the is located, and has a convex portion having elasticity. The first main surface includes a curved surface that is convex in a direction opposite to the side on which the second main surface is located. The total thickness of the convex portion and the plate-like portion in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface is thicker than the thickness in the direction perpendicular to the plate-like portion in the region where the convex portion is not located in the plate-like portion.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a pad, clothes, and an auxiliary tool which can assist a wearer's standing-up action and have few restrictions of the scene which can be used can be provided.

FIG. 3 is a front view for explaining the pad according to the first embodiment. 5 is a side view for explaining the pad according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 8 is a front view for explaining a modification of the pad according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a front view for explaining another modified example of the pad according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a front view for explaining still another modification of the pad according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a front view for explaining still another modification of the pad according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a front view for explaining still another modification of the pad according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a front view for explaining still another modification of the pad according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a front view for explaining still another modification of the pad according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a front view for explaining still another modification of the pad according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a front view for explaining still another modification of the pad according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a rear view for explaining the clothes according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a rear view for explaining a modification of the clothes according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a rear view for explaining another modified example of the clothes according to the first embodiment. 6 is a side view for explaining a pad according to Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a side view for demonstrating the auxiliary tool which concerns on Embodiment 3. FIG. It is a front view for demonstrating the pad with which the auxiliary tool which concerns on Embodiment 3 is provided. It is a front view for demonstrating the modification of the pad with which the auxiliary tool which concerns on Embodiment 3 is provided. It is a front view for demonstrating the other modification of the pad with which the auxiliary tool which concerns on Embodiment 3 is provided. It is a front view for demonstrating the further another modification of the pad with which the auxiliary tool which concerns on Embodiment 3 is provided. It is a front view for demonstrating the further another modification of the pad with which the auxiliary tool which concerns on Embodiment 3 is provided. It is a front view for demonstrating the further another modification of the pad with which the auxiliary tool which concerns on Embodiment 3 is provided. It is a front view for demonstrating the further another modification of the pad with which the auxiliary tool which concerns on Embodiment 3 is provided. It is a front view for demonstrating the further another modification of the pad with which the auxiliary tool which concerns on Embodiment 3 is provided. It is a side view for demonstrating the auxiliary tool which concerns on Embodiment 4. It is a figure for demonstrating the pressure distribution applied to a knee back in the state which bent the knee. It is an enlarged view for demonstrating the pressure distribution applied to a knee back in the state which bent the knee. FIG. 10 is a side view for explaining still another modified example of the pad according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a side view for explaining still another modified example of the pad according to the first embodiment. FIG. 15 is a side view for explaining still another modification of the pad according to the second embodiment. It is a side view for demonstrating the further another modification of the pad with which the auxiliary tool which concerns on Embodiment 3 is provided.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will not be repeated.

(Embodiment 1)
The pad 10 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a plan view of the pad 10, and FIG. 2 is a side view of the pad 10. The pad 10 includes a plate-like portion 1 and a convex portion 2.

  The plate-like portion 1 has a first main surface 1A and a second main surface 1B located on the opposite side of the first main surface 1A. The planar shape of the plate-like portion 1 is, for example, a substantially rectangular shape. The plate-like portion 1 has one end and the other end in the short-side direction (hereinafter referred to as end portion 1E) and one end and the other end in the longitudinal direction (hereinafter referred to as end portion 1D), The corners 1C located at the four corners are rounded corners.

  The material constituting the plate-like portion 1 may be any material having cushioning properties, but is preferably a material having an Asker F hardness of 95 or less, more preferably a material having an Asker F hardness of 90 or less, More preferably, the material has an Asker F hardness of 85 or less. The material constituting the plate-like portion 1 may be the same as the material constituting the convex portion 2 described later. The material which comprises the plate-shaped part 1 is at least 1 selected from the group which consists of a foam, rubber, and a gel, for example. The first main surface 1A of the plate-like portion 1 includes a curved surface 1R that is convex in a direction opposite to the side on which the second main surface 1B is located. In other words, in the first main surface 1A, a region that does not overlap with the convex portion 2 described later (including both end portions 1D extending in the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 and spaced apart from each other across the convex portion 2 in the longitudinal direction. Area) has a curved surface 1R that is curved toward the side where the second main surface 1B is located. The end portions 1D and 1E of the plate-like portion 1 are constituted by four side surfaces connected to the first main surface 1A and the second main surface 1B. The end portion 1E of the plate-like portion 1 is formed as a surface extending in a direction intersecting the first main surface 1A and the second main surface 1B (for example, a surface perpendicular to the first main surface 1A). The end 1D of the plate-like portion 1 is formed as a surface extending in a direction intersecting the first main surface 1A and the second main surface 1B (for example, a surface perpendicular to the curved surface 1R).

  The length of the end portion 1E of the plate-like portion 1 is equal to or less than the length in the width direction of the wearer's knee (the width of the knee in the direction intersecting the body height direction), for example, 100 mm. It is 210 mm or less. The length of the end 1D of the plate-like portion 1 is, for example, 30 mm or more and 120 mm or less. The thickness of the plate-like portion 1 in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface 1A is, for example, not less than 2 mm and not more than 30 mm. The thickness of the plate-like part 1 is constant, for example.

  The convex portion 2 is provided in a convex shape on the second main surface 1B of the plate-like portion 1 in a direction opposite to the side where the first main surface 1A is located. The convex part 2 has elasticity. The material constituting the convex portion 2 may be any material having elasticity, but is preferably a material having an Asker F hardness of 95 or less, more preferably a material having an Asker F hardness of 90 or less, more preferably Is a material having an Asker F hardness of 85 or less. Although the plate-like part 1 and the convex part 2 should just be fixed by arbitrary methods, they are adhere | attached, for example with the double-sided tape.

  The convex part 2 has the 3rd main surface 2B located in the other side of the surface which is in contact with the 2nd main surface 1B. The area of the third main surface 2B is smaller than the area of the second main surface 1B. The planar shape of the convex part 2 is, for example, a substantially square shape, and the corners 2C located at the four corners are rounded corners. The convex portion 2 has one end and the other end in the direction along the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 (hereinafter, both are referred to as the end portion 2E), and one end and the other end in the direction along the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1. (Hereinafter, both are referred to as end portions 2D). The end portions 2D and 2E of the convex portion 2 are formed as surfaces extending in a direction intersecting the second main surface 1B and the third main surface 2B.

  One end (end portion 2E) of the convex portion 2 in the direction along the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 is spaced from one end (end portion 1E) in the short-side direction of the plate-like portion 1 (distance L1). Is provided. The other end (end portion 2E) of the convex portion 2 in the direction along the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 is provided so as to be continuous with the other end (end portion 1E) of the plate-like portion 1 in the short direction. . One end and the other end (end portion 2D) of the convex portion 2 in the direction along the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1 are spaced from each other (end portion 1D) in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1 (distance L2). ). That is, the convex part 2 is provided in the center part of the plate-shaped part 1 in the longitudinal direction of the plate-shaped part 1. The distance L1 between the end 2E of the convex part 2 and the end 1E of the plate-like part 1 is preferably 3 cm or more and 7 cm or less. The distance L2 between the end 2D of the convex part 2 and the end 1D of the plate-like part 1 is preferably 4 cm or more and 8 cm or less.

  The length of the end 2D of the convex portion 2 is, for example, 20 mm or more and 50 mm or less. The length of the end portion 2E of the convex portion 2 is, for example, 20 mm or more and 50 mm or less. The thickness of the convex portion 2 in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface 1A is, for example, 2 mm or more and 20 mm or less.

  In the pad 10, the total thickness of the convex portion 2 and the plate-like portion 1 in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface 1 </ b> A corresponds to the plate-like portion 1 in the region where the convex portion 2 is not located in the plate-like portion 1. Thicker than the thickness in the vertical direction. In other words, the total thickness of the convex portion 2 and the plate-like portion 1 stacked in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface 1A is thicker than the thickness of the plate-like portion 1 in the perpendicular direction. The pad 10 has high resilience (rebound) in the region where the convex portion 2 is located. A weight including a probe having a contact surface with a diameter of 20 mm and having a mass of 3 kg is placed on the convex portion 2 for 5 seconds in a state where the contact surface of the probe is in contact with the third main surface 2B of the convex portion 2. At this time, it is preferable that the time from when the weight is unloaded to when the probe mark disappears from the pad 10 is within 3 seconds. More preferably, the time from when the weight is unloaded to when the probe mark disappears from the pad 10 is within 2 seconds. More preferably, the time from when the weight is unloaded to when the probe mark disappears from the pad 10 is 1 Within seconds.

  Next, a method for using the pad 10 will be described. With reference to FIGS. 12-14, the pad 10 is arrange | positioned and used for a knee back. For example, the pad 10 is fixed to the clothes 15, 16, and 17, so that the pad 10 is placed on the back of the wearer wearing the clothes 15, 16, and 17. The clothes 15 are configured as slacks, the clothes 16 are configured as half pants, and the clothes 17 are configured as socks. As shown in FIG. 12, a garment 15 configured as a slack includes a foot portion 30 extending from the waist of the wearer to the position of the ankle, and a pocket member 31 provided so as to accommodate the pad 10. The pocket member 31 is provided at an intermediate portion in the longitudinal direction (height direction) of the rear body of the foot portion 30. For example, the pocket member 31 includes an end portion (lower end portion) of the pocket member 31 on the side where the ankle of the wearer wearing the garment 15 is positioned (downward) and a bending center C1 of the wearer's knee. It is provided to overlap in the height direction of the wearer when standing. That is, the pocket member 31 is provided above the knee bending center C1 (upper thigh side of the foot 30). In this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the pad 10 is arranged so that the short side direction of the plate-like portion 1 is along the height direction of the garment 15. Further, the pad 10 has an end 1E provided at a distance L1 from the end 2E (see FIG. 1) of the projection 2 in the plate-like portion 1 so as to face the lower end of the pocket member 31. It is accommodated in the pocket member 31. Thereby, the convex part 2 is arrange | positioned in the position of the said distance L1 (refer FIG. 1) from the bending center C1 of a wearer's knee. In the garment 15, the pocket member 31 may be provided on at least one of the two foot portions 30. For example, the pocket member 31 is provided on both the foot portions 30.

  Note that the pocket member 31 has an end portion (upper end portion) of the pocket member 31 on the side (upper side) where the waist of the wearer wearing the garment 15 is located and a bending center C1 of the wearer's knee standing upright. It may be provided so as to overlap in the height direction of the wearer when standing. That is, the pocket member 31 may be provided below the knee bending center C1 (on the lower leg side of the foot 30). In this case, in the pad 10, the short side direction of the plate-like portion 1 is along the height direction of the clothes 15, and the plate-like portion 1 is separated from the end 2E (see FIG. 1) of the convex portion 2 by a distance L1. The provided end portion 1 </ b> E is accommodated in the pocket member 31 so as to face the upper end portion of the pocket member 31. Thereby, the convex part 2 is arrange | positioned in the position of the said distance L1 (refer FIG. 1) from the bending center C1 of a wearer's knee.

  Further, when the pocket member 31 is in a standing position, the lower end portion of the pocket member 31 is positioned below the bending center C2 (see FIG. 12) of the wearer's knee, and the upper end portion of the pocket member 31 is It may be provided so as to be located above the bending center C2. That is, the pad 10 may be disposed so that the plate-like portion 1 overlaps the bending center C2. Even in this way, the pad 10 moves upward to a position where the end portion 1E in the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 overlaps the bending center C2 of the knee when the knee is bent. Therefore, the convex part 2 can be arrange | positioned in the position of the said distance L1 (refer FIG. 1) from the bending center C1 of a wearer's knee.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the garment 16 configured as half pants includes a foot 30 that extends from the waist of the wearer to the position of the knee, and a pocket member 31 that can accommodate the pad 10. Is provided. At this time, the pocket member 31 has an end portion (lower end portion) of the pocket member 31 on the side (downward) where the wearer's knee wearing the garment 16 is located, and a bending center C1 of the wearer's knee. It is preferable that they are provided so as to overlap in the height direction of the wearer when standing. In this case, the pocket member 31 is provided, for example, at the end of the rear part of the foot 30 on the side where the wearer's knee in the longitudinal direction (height direction) is located. The pad 10 is provided such that the lateral direction of the plate-like portion 1 is along the longitudinal direction (height direction) of the garment 16 and the plate-like portion 1 is separated from the end 2E (see FIG. 1) of the convex portion 2 by a distance L1. The end portion 1 </ b> E is accommodated in the pocket member 31 so as to face the lower end portion of the pocket member 31. Even in this way, the convex portion 2 is arranged at the position of the distance L1 (see FIG. 1) from the bending center C1 of the wearer's knee.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, a garment 17 configured as a sock includes a foot 30 extending from the wearer's toes to the position of the knee, and a pocket member 31 provided so as to accommodate the pad 10. Is provided. At this time, the pocket member 31 is preferably provided so that the upper end of the pocket member 31 and the bending center C1 of the knee of the wearer overlap in the height direction of the wearer when standing. In this case, the pocket member 31 is provided at the end of the rear portion of the foot 30 on the side where the knee of the wearer in the longitudinal direction is located. The pad 10 is provided so that the lateral direction of the plate-like portion 1 is along the longitudinal direction (height direction) of the garment 17 and is continuous with the end 2E (see FIG. 1) of the convex portion 2 in the plate-like portion 1. It is accommodated in the pocket member 31 so that the end portion 1E on the non-facing side faces the upper end portion of the pocket member 31. Even in this way, the convex portion 2 is arranged at the position of the distance L1 (see FIG. 1) from the bending center C1 of the wearer's knee.

  In the garments 15-17 shown in FIGS. 12-14, it is preferable that the pocket member 31 is provided so that the pad 10 can be taken in and out. If it does in this way, when pad 10 deteriorates, it will become possible to replace only pad 10 and to use clothes 15-17 continuously.

  Next, the function and effect of the pad 10 will be described. As a result of earnest research, the inventor of the present application has confirmed that a large and small distribution is formed in the pressure applied to the back of the knee during the rising motion. FIG. 26 and FIG. 27 are diagrams for explaining the pressure distribution applied to the back of the knee when the knee is bent. Note that the pressure distributions in FIGS. 26 and 27 are illustrated as three regions by assigning actual measured pressure values to three numerical ranges. As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the area A1 of the knee sole to which the greatest force is applied during bending is separated from the bending center C of the knee by 3 cm or more and 7 cm or less in the height direction. Further, the region A1 was formed at the center of the knee in the width direction. In the area A1, the width in the height direction and the width direction was 4 cm square. The knee-back area A2 to which the pressure applied is smaller than the area A1 is formed so as to surround the area A1, and the knee-back area A3 to which the pressure applied is smaller than that of the area A2 surrounds the area A2. Was formed.

  During the standing-up operation, a force greater than the pressure is required in the direction against the pressure applied to the back of the knee when the knee is bent. Based on the idea that the inventor applies a force (repulsive force) for assisting such a standing motion to the back of the knee, a region where a large repulsive force should be applied is a region A1 shown in FIG. I found out. In addition, the inventor of the present application has confirmed that when a large repulsive force is applied to the entire knee back by a sensory test, the wearer tends to feel discomfort and pain during knee flexion and extension. The inventor of the present application can assist the wearer's standing-up operation, and the discomfort and pain at the time of wearing are suppressed, and the pad 10 according to the first embodiment is used as a pad with less restrictions on usable scenes. Created.

  The pad 10 according to the first embodiment includes a plate-like portion 1 and a convex portion 2. The plate-like portion 1 has a first main surface and a second main surface 1B located on the side opposite to the first main surface 1A. The convex part 2 is provided in a convex shape on the second main surface 1B in a direction opposite to the side on which the first main surface 1A is located, and has elasticity. First main surface 1A includes a curved surface that is convex in a direction opposite to the side on which second main surface 1B is located. The total thickness of the convex portion 2 and the plate-like portion 1 in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface 1A is such that the plate-like portion 1 in the region where the convex portion 2 is not located in the plate-like portion 1 in the perpendicular direction. Thicker than thickness.

  In this way, the pad 10 can be arranged on the back of the wearer's knee so that the convex portion 2 faces the area A1 shown in FIG. In the pad 10 disposed on the back of the wearer's knee, a large pressure is applied to the convex portion 2 and the plate-like portion 1 stacked in the vertical direction when the knee is bent. Therefore, the convex part 2 and the plate-shaped part 1 can give the large repulsive force which acts on the direction which extends a knee with respect to said area | region A1 of a knee back at the time of standing | starting-up. As a result, the pad 10 can assist the wearer in standing up from a state in which the knee is bent.

  At this time, since the pad 10 has the above-described configuration, the length in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1 is set to the length in the width direction of the wearer's knee (the direction intersecting the height direction of the body). Or the width of the knee part). In addition, the first main surface 1A includes a curved surface 1R that is convex in a direction opposite to the side on which the second main surface 1B is located in a portion continuous with the end 1D, so that the pad 10 is on the wearer's knee. The first main surface 1A arranged so as to face the outside when worn on the back is arranged so as to follow the shape of the back of the wearer's knee (the shape of the knee on the surface perpendicular to the height direction). Thereby, the pad 10 can be reduced in size compared with the conventional knee cushion for catchers, and can be made inconspicuous when worn compared with the knee cushion. It is also possible to improve the wearing feeling. Therefore, the pad 10 has few restrictions on the scenes that can be used, and is particularly suitable for scenes where knee flexion / extension motion is recommended instead of the waist (such as nursing care).

  Further, in the pad 10, the convex portion 2 is provided in a convex shape on the second main surface 1 </ b> B and is laminated in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface 1 </ b> A and a plate shape. The thickness of the portion 1 in the vertical direction is larger than the thickness of the plate-like portion 1 in the vertical direction. That is, when the pad 10 is viewed in plan, the plate-like portion 1 is provided adjacent to a portion where the convex portion 2 and the plate-like portion 1 are laminated.

  In this way, when the pad 10 is placed on the sole of the wearer so that the convex portion 2 faces the region A1 shown in FIG. 27, the plate-like portion 1 is at least in the region A2 shown in FIG. It arrange | positions so that the part adjacent to area | region A1 may be faced. Further, at this time, the plate-like portion 1 can be arranged so as to face a portion adjacent to the region A2 in the region A3. As a result, the regions A2 and A3 are not applied with a repulsive force that is large enough to be applied to the region A1, and the plate-like portion 1 having cushioning properties is provided at least in a region adjacent to the region A1 in the regions A2 and A3. Since the contact is made, it is possible to prevent the wearer from feeling uncomfortable or painful during bending and stretching operations.

As for the said pad 10, the Asker F hardness of the convex part 2 is 95 or less.
In this way, even when the wearer bends the knee and the convex portion 2 is pressed against the area A1 on the back of the knee, the wearer can be prevented from feeling pain. If the Asker F hardness of the convex portion 2 is 90 or less, the wearer is more prevented from feeling pain even when the wearer bends the knee and the convex portion 2 is pressed against the area A1 on the back of the knee. be able to. If the Asker F hardness of the convex part 2 is 85 or less, even when the wearer bends the knee and the convex part 2 is pressed against the area A1 on the back of the knee, the wearer is further prevented from feeling pain. be able to.

  In the pad 10, the protrusion 2 has a distance L1 from 3 cm to 7 cm from at least one end 1E of the second main surface 1B.

  In this way, by arranging the end portion 1E of the plate-like portion 1 so as to overlap with the knee bending center C1 (see FIGS. 12, 26 and 27), the knee sole region A1 shown in FIG. The convex part 2 can be made to contact easily to this. Such a pad 10 is accommodated in, for example, the pocket member 31 of the clothes 15, 16, and 17 shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, so that the end 1E of the plate-like portion 1 overlaps the bending center C1 of the knee. And the convex portion 2 can be easily disposed at a position where the convex portion 2 comes into contact with the region A1 on the back of the knee of the wearer. As a result, the convex portion 2 and the plate-like portion 1 can give a large repulsive force acting in the direction of extending the knee to the region A1 on the back of the knee when standing up. Moreover, if it does in this way, it can suppress that the convex part 2 contact | abuts to area | region A2, A3 of the knee back shown by FIG. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the wearer from feeling uncomfortable or painful when the knee is bent and extended.

  The pad 10 according to the first embodiment is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. A modification of the pad 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The pad 10 shown in FIG. 3 basically has the same configuration as the pad 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, except that the convex portion 2 is between the end portions 1 </ b> E in the short direction of the plate-like portion 1. It differs in that it is formed so as to extend. The planar shape of the convex part 2 is, for example, a substantially rectangular shape. One end and the other end (end portion 2E) of the convex portion 2 in the direction along the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 are connected to one end and the other end (end portion 1E) of the plate-like portion 1 in the short direction. Is provided. One end and the other end (end portion 2D) of the convex portion 2 in the direction along the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1 are spaced apart from one end and the other end (end portion 1D) in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1 respectively. Is provided. Such a pad 10 can be used by being accommodated in a pocket member 31 of a garment 15, 16, or 17 as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14. Accordingly, a large repulsive force can be applied to the convex portion 2 and the plate-like portion 1 laminated with the convex portion 2 to the area A1 shown in FIG. At this time, the lower end portion of the pocket member 31 is preferably provided so as to overlap the bending center C1 (see FIGS. 26 and 27) of the wearer's knee. In this way, it is possible to prevent the convex portion 2 from coming into contact with the knee-back areas A2 and A3 shown in FIG. 27, so that the wearer can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable or painful when the knee is bent and extended. can do.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the pad 10, corners 1C located at the four corners of the plate-like portion 1 may be corners instead of rounded corners. The pad 10 having such a configuration can achieve the same effect as the pad 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the pad 10 has a central portion of the end portion 1 </ b> E extending in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1, which is recessed in the shorter direction of the plate-like portion 1 than its both end portions (corner 1 </ b> C). Also good. Moreover, the center part of edge part 1D extended in the transversal direction of the plate-shaped part 1 may be dented in the longitudinal direction of the plate-shaped part 1 rather than the both ends (corner 1C). One end and the other end (end portion 2E) of the convex portion 2 in the direction along the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 are spaced apart from one end and the other end (end portion 1E) in the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 respectively. It may be provided so as to be separated. The center part of the end part 2E of the convex part 2 may be dented in the transversal direction of the plate-like part 1 rather than the both end parts (corner 2C). The pad 10 having such a configuration can achieve the same effect as the pad 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

  6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining a pad 11 as a modified example of the pad 10. The pad 11 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 basically has the same configuration as the pad 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, but the second main surface 1B of the plate-like portion 1 1 in that the intermediate layer 3 is further provided in a convex shape in a direction opposite to the side where the main surface 1A is located.

  The intermediate layer portion 3 has a fourth main surface 3B located on the opposite side to the surface in contact with the second main surface 1B of the plate-like portion 1. The convex portion 2 is provided in a convex shape on the fourth main surface 3B of the intermediate layer portion 3 in a direction opposite to the side where the first main surface 1A is located. The planar shape of the intermediate layer part 3 is, for example, a substantially rectangular shape. The area of the 4th main surface 3B of the intermediate | middle layer part 3 is smaller than the area of 2nd main surface 1B of the plate-shaped part 1, and larger than the 3rd main surface 2B of the convex part 2. FIG. The corners 3C located at the four corners of the intermediate layer part 3 are provided, for example, as rounded corners. The intermediate layer portion 3 has one end and the other end in the direction along the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 (hereinafter, both are referred to as end portions 3E), one end in the direction along the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1 and the other. And an end (hereinafter referred to as an end 3D).

  One end (end portion 3E) of the intermediate layer portion 3 in the direction along the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 is one end (end portion 1E) in the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 and one end (end portion) of the convex portion 2. 2E). The other end (end portion 3E) of the intermediate layer portion 3 in the direction along the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 is the other end (end portion 1E) in the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 and the other end of the convex portion 2. It is provided so as to be positioned between (end portion 2E). One end and the other end (end portion 3D) of the intermediate layer portion 3 in the direction along the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1 are spaced apart from one end and the other end (end portion 1D) in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1 respectively. In addition, one end and the other end (end portion 2D) of the convex portion 2 are provided at intervals.

  The material constituting the intermediate layer portion 3 may be any material having cushioning properties, preferably a material having an Asker F hardness of 95 or less, more preferably a material having an Asker F hardness of 90 or less, More preferably, the material has an Asker F hardness of 85 or less. The material constituting the intermediate layer part 3 may be the same as the material constituting the plate-like part 1 or the convex part 2. The material which comprises the intermediate | middle layer part 3 is at least 1 selected from the group which consists of a foam, rubber, and a gel, for example.

  As for such a pad 11, the convex part 2 has elasticity. Further, in the pad 11, the thickness in the perpendicular direction of the convex portion 2, the intermediate layer portion 3 and the plate-like portion 1 laminated in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface 1A is a plate shape in the perpendicular direction. It is thicker than the thickness of the part 1 or the thickness of the intermediate layer part 3 and the plate-like part 1. Further, the first main surface 1A of the plate-like portion 1 includes a curved surface 1R that is convex in a direction opposite to the side on which the second main surface 1B is located. Therefore, the pad 11 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 can achieve the same effect as the pad 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the pad 11 may be formed such that the convex portion 2 and the intermediate layer portion 3 extend between both end portions 1 </ b> E extending in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1. The planar shape of the convex part 2 and the intermediate | middle layer part 3 is substantially rectangular shape, for example. One end and the other end (end portion 3E) of the intermediate layer portion 3 in the direction along the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 are one end and the other end (end portion 1E) in the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 and a convex portion. It is provided so as to be continuous with one end and the other end (end portion 2E) of the portion 2. One end and the other end (end portion 3D) of the intermediate layer portion 3 in the direction along the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1 are one end and the other end (end portion 1D) in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1 and the convex portion 2. Are provided so as to be spaced from one end and the other end (end portion 2D). The pad 11 having such a configuration can achieve the same effect as the pad 11 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, and can achieve the same effect as the pad 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the pad 11, the corners 1C located at the four corners may be corners instead of rounded corners. The pad 11 having such a configuration can achieve the same effect as the pad 11 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, and can achieve the same effect as the pad 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the pad 11 has a center portion of the end portion 1 </ b> E extending in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1, which is recessed in the shorter direction of the plate-like portion 1 than its both end portions (corner 1 </ b> C). Also good. Moreover, the center part of edge part 1D extended in the transversal direction of the plate-shaped part 1 may be dented in the longitudinal direction of the plate-shaped part 1 rather than the both ends (corner 1C).

  One end and the other end (end portion 3E) of the intermediate layer portion 3 in the direction along the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 are respectively spaced from one end and the other end (end portion 1E) in the short-side direction of the plate-like portion 1 And one end and the other end (end portion 2E) of the convex portion 2 may be spaced apart from each other. The central portion of the end portion 3E of the intermediate layer portion 3 may be recessed in the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 with respect to both end portions (corner 3C). The protrusion 2 may be provided such that the end 2E is spaced from the end 3E of the intermediate layer 3. The center part of the end part 2E of the convex part 2 may be dented in the transversal direction of the plate-like part 1 rather than the both end parts (corner 2C). The pad 11 having such a configuration can achieve the same effect as the pad 11 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, and can achieve the same effect as the pad 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a pad 12 as a modification of the pads 10 and 11. The pad 12 shown in FIG. 11 basically has the same configuration as the pad 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, but has four side surfaces formed at the end portions 2D and 2E of the convex portion 2. Among them, at least one side surface is different in that it forms an obtuse angle with respect to the third main surface 2B and an acute angle with respect to the second main surface 1B. As shown in FIG. 11, the two side surfaces constituting the end 2D facing each other across the third main surface 2B form an obtuse angle with respect to the third main surface 2B and the second main surface It may be formed so as to form an acute angle with respect to 1B. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, when one end 2 </ b> E of the convex portion 2 is provided so as to be continuous with one end 1 </ b> E of the plate-like portion 1, Similarly to the two side surfaces constituting the end portion 2D, the side surface constituting the other end portion 2E not formed so as to be continuous with the end portion 1E forms an obtuse angle with respect to the third main surface 2B. It may be formed to form an acute angle with respect to the main surface 1B. In the pad 12 having such a configuration, the thickness of the convex portion 2 and the plate-like portion 1 laminated in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface 1A is the plate-like portion in the perpendicular direction. It is provided so as to be gradually thicker than the thickness of 1. Therefore, according to such a pad 12, compared with the pad 10 shown in FIG. 1, it is possible to make the wearer feel less uncomfortable or pain when the knee is bent and extended.

  Further, as for the four side surfaces forming the end portions 2D and 2E of the convex portion 2 shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, at least one of the side surfaces forms an obtuse angle with respect to the third main surface 2B. It may be formed so as to form an acute angle with respect to second main surface 1B. Even in this case, the pad 12 has a plate-like portion in which the thickness of the convex portion 2 and the plate-like portion 1 stacked in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface 1A in the perpendicular direction is the same. It is provided so as to be gradually thicker than the thickness of 1. Therefore, according to such a pad 12, compared with the pad 10 shown in FIG. 1, it is possible to make the wearer feel less uncomfortable or pain when the knee is bent and extended. Also, with respect to the four side surfaces forming the end portions 3D and 3E of the intermediate layer portion 3, at least one of the side surfaces forms an obtuse angle with respect to the fourth main surface 3B and the second main surface 1B. It may be formed so as to form an acute angle. Even in this case, the thickness of the intermediate layer portion 3 and the plate-like portion 1 laminated in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface 1A is the thickness of the plate-like portion 1 in the perpendicular direction. It is provided so as to be gradually thicker than. Therefore, according to such a pad 12, a wearer can make it more difficult to feel discomfort and pain during knee flexion and extension.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, the pad 13 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The pad 13 basically has the same configuration as the pad 10 according to the first embodiment, but further includes a cover 4 provided so as to cover the plate-like portion 1 and the convex portion 2. It is different.

  The cover 4 has a first portion 4A facing the first main surface 1A of the plate-like portion 1, a second main surface 1B of the plate-like portion 1, and a third main surface 2B of the convex portion 2. And a second portion 4B facing. The first portion 4A and the second portion 4B are connected to each other. The first portion 4 </ b> A is given a tension toward the central portion of the plate-like portion 1 in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1. The second portion 4B is pulled toward the first portion 4A side in response to the tension applied to the first portion 4A. The first portion 4A and the second portion 4B may have any configuration as long as the above-described tension can be applied to the first portion 4A and the second portion 4B. For example, the materials constituting the first portion 4A and the second portion 4B are the same. The length of the first portion 4 </ b> A along the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1 is shorter than the length of the second portion 4 </ b> B along the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1. By connecting (for example, sewing) the periphery of the first portion 4A and the periphery of the second portion 4B with the pad 10 interposed therebetween, the first main surface 1A of the plate-like portion 1 is obtained. Is pressed by the cover 4. Although the material which comprises the cover 4 should just be the arbitrary materials which have a stretching property, Preferably it contains at least any one of the material which has a hygroscopic property, or the material with good skin contact. The first portion 4A and the second portion 4B of the cover 4 may be configured, for example, by folding one cloth-like object. Further, the first portion 4A and the second portion 4B of the cover 4 may be configured by different cloths, respectively.

  According to the pad 13 having such a configuration, the first main surface 1A of the plate-like portion 1 can be pressed by the cover 4, so that the first main surface is independent of the shape of the plate-like portion 1 alone. A curved surface 1R having a predetermined curvature can be formed on 1A. Further, the curved surface portion 4 </ b> R having a predetermined curvature can be formed in the first portion 4 </ b> A of the cover 4. That is, in the pad 13, the plate-like portion 1 may be formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape as a single body. Even in this case, the first main surface 1A is pressed against the rectangular parallelepiped plate-like portion 1 by the cover 4, so that the first main surface 1A is connected to the end 1D of the plate-like portion 1. Is formed with a curved surface 1R. The first portion 4A of the cover 4 is formed with a curved surface portion 4R that is bent along the curved surface 1R of the first main surface 1A. The first main surface 1A and the first portion 4A of the cover 4 are arranged so as to face outward when the pad 10 is worn on the back of the wearer's knee.

  Therefore, the pad 13 can be reduced in size as compared with a conventional catcher knee cushion, regardless of the shape of the plate-like portion 1, and may be less noticeable when attached to the knee cushion. Can also be improved. Moreover, when the material which comprises the cover 4 contains at least any one of the material which has a hygroscopic property, or the material with good skin contact, the pad 13 can improve a feeling of wear further.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, with reference to FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the auxiliary tool 20 which concerns on Embodiment 3 is demonstrated. The auxiliary tool 20 includes a pad 21 and first and second fixing portions 5 and 6. The pad 21 only needs to have the same configuration as that of the pads 10 to 13 according to the first embodiment or the second embodiment. For example, the pad 21 has basically the same configuration as the pad 10 shown in FIG. The pads 10 to 13 can be placed on the back of the wearer's knees by being accommodated in the pocket members 31 provided in the clothes 15 to 17, but the pad 21 in the auxiliary tool 20 is the first and second fixing portions 5. , 6 on the back of the wearer.

  The first and second fixing parts 5 and 6 are formed so as to extend along the longitudinal direction of the plate-like part 1 of the pad 21. One end portion in the extending direction of the first and second fixing portions 5 and 6 is at or near the end portion 1D of the plate-like portion 1 provided at a distance from the end portion 2D of the convex portion 2. Each is connected to the position by an arbitrary method. A first fixing member 50 and a second fixing member 60 are provided at the other end in the extending direction of the first and second fixing portions 5 and 6 so as to be fixed when they are in contact with each other. ing. The first fixing member 50 and the second fixing member 60 may have any configuration as long as they can be fixed to each other. For example, the first fixing member 50 and the second fixing member 60 are magnets, Velcro (registered trademark), hook buttons, and the like. May be. Although the 1st fixing member 50 and the 2nd fixing member 60 should just be provided on the 1st and 2nd fixing | fixed parts 5 and 6, respectively by arbitrary methods, for example, the 1st and 2nd fixing | fixed parts 5 and 5 are sufficient. 6 is sewn. Further, a plurality of the first fixing members 50 and the second fixing members 60 may be provided at intervals in the extending direction of the first and second fixing portions 5 and 6.

  According to the auxiliary tool 20 having such a configuration, the pad 21 is attached to the wearer by the first and second fixing portions 5 and 6 without wearing the clothes 15 to 17 in which the pad 21 is accommodated in the pocket member 31. Can be placed on the back of the knee. Further, according to the assisting tool 20, since the degree of freedom when aligning the pad 21 with respect to the back of the knee is larger than that of the clothes 15 to 17, the wearer aligns the pad 21 at an appropriate position for himself / herself. It becomes possible. In other words, according to the assisting tool 20, the wearer adjusts the fixing positions of the first and second fixing portions 5 and 6 so that the convex portion 2 can be easily applied to the knee back area A1 shown in FIG. Can be touched.

  One end portion in the extending direction of the first and second fixing portions 5 and 6 is the end portion 1D of the plate-like portion 1 provided at an interval from the end portion 2D of the convex portion 2 or its end portion 1D. Each may be detachably connected to a portion located in the vicinity.

  The pad 21 in the auxiliary tool 20 according to the third embodiment is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. A modified example of the pad 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 23 are plan views for explaining modifications of the pad 21. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the pad 21, the planar shape of the plate-like portion 1 may be an elliptical shape, and the planar shape of the convex portion 2 may be a circular shape. The convex part 2 is provided so as to be inscribed in the plate-like part 1 when viewed in plan, for example. In this case, the first and second fixing portions 5 and 6 are respectively connected to positions farthest from the convex portion 2 at the end portion 1E of the plate-like portion 1 provided along the circumference of the ellipse, for example. Yes. The auxiliary tool 20 including the pad 21 having such a configuration can achieve the same effects as the auxiliary tool 20 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the pad 21, corners 1C located at the four corners of the plate-like portion 1 may be corners instead of rounded corners. The auxiliary tool 20 including the pad 21 having such a configuration can achieve the same effects as the auxiliary tool 20 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the pad 21 has a central portion of the end portion 1E extending in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1 that is recessed in the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 rather than both end portions (corner 1C). Also good. Moreover, the center part of edge part 1D extended in the transversal direction of the plate-shaped part 1 may be dented in the longitudinal direction of the plate-shaped part 1 rather than the both ends (corner 1C). One end and the other end (end portion 2E) of the convex portion 2 in the direction along the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 are spaced apart from one end and the other end (end portion 1E) in the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 respectively. It may be provided so as to be separated. The center part of the end part 2E of the convex part 2 may be dented in the transversal direction of the plate-like part 1 rather than the both end parts (corner 2C). The auxiliary tool 20 including the pad 21 having such a configuration can achieve the same effects as the auxiliary tool 20 shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 21-24 is a figure for demonstrating the pad 22 as a modification of the pad 21 in the auxiliary tool 20. As shown in FIG. The pad 22 shown in FIGS. 21 to 24 basically has the same configuration as the pad 21 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, but the second main surface 1 </ b> B of the plate-like portion 1 has the first structure. 1 in that the intermediate layer 3 is further provided in a convex shape in a direction opposite to the side where the main surface 1A is located.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the pad 22 may be formed so that the convex portion 2 and the intermediate layer portion 3 extend between both end portions 1 </ b> E extending in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1. The planar shape of the convex part 2 and the intermediate | middle layer part 3 is substantially rectangular shape, for example. The end portion 2E of the convex portion 2 and the end portion 3E of the intermediate layer portion 3 are provided so as to be continuous with the end portion 1E of the plate-like portion 1, and the end portion 3D of the intermediate layer portion 3 is the end of the plate-like portion 1. It is provided so as to be positioned between the portion 1D and the end 2D of the convex portion 2. The pad 22 having such a configuration can achieve the same effect as the pad 21 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. As a result, the auxiliary tool provided with such a pad 22 can achieve the same effects as the auxiliary tool 20 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the pad 22, the planar shape of the plate-like portion 1 may be an elliptical shape, and the planar shape of the convex portion 2 may be a circular shape. The convex part 2 is provided so as to be inscribed in the plate-like part 1 when viewed in plan, for example. In this case, the first and second fixing portions 5 and 6 are respectively connected to positions farthest from the convex portion 2 at the end portion 1E of the plate-like portion 1 provided along the circumference of the ellipse, for example. Yes. The pad 22 having such a configuration can achieve the same effect as the pad 21 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. As a result, the auxiliary tool provided with such a pad 22 can achieve the same effects as the auxiliary tool 20 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the pad 22, the corners 1C located at the four corners may be corners instead of rounded corners. The pad 22 having such a configuration can achieve the same effect as the pad 21 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. As a result, the auxiliary tool provided with such a pad 22 can achieve the same effects as the auxiliary tool 20 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the pad 22 has a central portion of the end portion 1E extending in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 1 that is recessed in the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 rather than both end portions (corner 1C). Also good. Moreover, the center part of edge part 1D extended in the transversal direction of the plate-shaped part 1 may be dented in the longitudinal direction of the plate-shaped part 1 rather than the both ends (corner 1C). The central portion of the end portion 3E of the intermediate layer portion 3 may be recessed in the short direction of the plate-like portion 1 with respect to both end portions (corner 3C). The center part of the end part 2E of the convex part 2 may be dented in the transversal direction of the plate-like part 1 rather than the both end parts (corner 2C). The pad 22 having such a configuration can achieve the same effect as the pad 21 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. As a result, the auxiliary tool provided with such a pad 22 can achieve the same effects as the auxiliary tool 20 shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 4)
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the auxiliary tool 23 according to Embodiment 5 will be described. The auxiliary tool 23 basically has the same configuration as that of the auxiliary tool 20 according to the third embodiment, but differs in that it further includes a cover 4 provided so as to cover the pad 21.

  The cover 4 may basically have the same configuration as the cover 4 in the second embodiment. In this way, the pad 21 in the auxiliary tool 23 can achieve the same effect as the pad 12 according to the second embodiment.

  In the auxiliary tool 23, the 1st and 2nd fixing | fixed part 5 and 6 should just be connected to the cover 4 by arbitrary methods. One end portions 51 and 61 in the extending direction of the first and second fixing portions 5 and 6 may be connected to connection portions 41 and 42 provided on the cover 4 by, for example, sewing. . The connection portions 41 and 42 of the cover 4 may be formed by any method, but the first portion 4A and the second portion 4B of the cover 4 are configured by folding one cloth-like object. In the case where the connection portion 41 is present, the connection portion 41 may be formed as a folded portion of the cover 4, for example. Further, when the first portion 4A and the second portion 4B of the cover 4 are made of different cloth-like materials, the connecting portions 41 and 42 are, for example, portions where different cloth-like materials are sewn. It may be formed.

  In each of the pads 10 to 13 and 21 to 22 described above, the plate-like portion 1, the convex portion 2, and the intermediate layer portion 3 are configured as separate bodies, but the present invention is not limited thereto. At least two of the plate-like part 1, the convex part 2, and the intermediate layer part 3 may be formed as an integral object. The pad configured as described above can achieve the same effects as the pads 10 to 13 and 21 to 22 described above.

  Further, in the pads 10 to 13 and 21 to 22 described above, the thickness of the plate-like portion 1, the convex portion 2, and the intermediate layer portion 3 is gradually changed in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface 1 </ b> A. It may be provided. For example, the plate-like part 1 and the intermediate layer part 3 have a region where the thickness overlaps the convex part 2 (the convex part 2 is located) in the area where the convex part 2 does not overlap (the area where the convex part 2 is not located). It may be provided so as to become gradually thinner as the distance from the convex portion 2 becomes larger than the thickness in the region). In other words, when the pads 10 to 13 and 21 to 22 are arranged as described above, the region of the plate-like portion 1 or the intermediate layer portion 3 that comes into contact with the region A3 of the back of the knee shown in FIGS. In this case, the thickness may be smaller than the thickness of the region of the plate-like portion 1 or the intermediate layer portion 3 that is in contact with the knee-back region A2 shown in FIGS. Even with the pads 10 to 13 and 21 to 22 configured as described above, it is possible to assist the wearer's standing-up motion, and to prevent the wearer from feeling uncomfortable or painful during bending and stretching operations.

  With reference to FIGS. 28 to 31, in the above-described pads 10 to 13 and 21 to 22, the convex portion 2 is convex on the first main surface 1 </ b> A in a direction opposite to the side where the second main surface 1 </ b> B is located. It may be provided in a shape. FIG. 28 is a view for explaining a pad 14 as a modification of the pads 10 and 11. FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining a pad 18 as a modification of the pad 12. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a pad 19 as a modification of the pad 13. FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the auxiliary tool 20 (a pad 24 as a modification of the pad 21). The convex portion 2 may be provided in a convex shape in a direction opposite to the side where the second main surface 1B is located on the surface located at the center of the first main surface 1A with respect to the curved surface 1R. The convex portion 2 has a fifth main surface 2A located on the opposite side of the surface in contact with the first main surface 1A. In this case, when the raised portion 2 and the plate-like portion 1 stand up, the fifth main surface 2A comes into contact with the above-described region A1 of the lower leg or upper leg facing the worn upper leg or lower leg across the knee. Thus, a large repulsive force acting in the direction of extending the knee is provided to the area A1. At this time, the pads 14, 18, 19, 24 are mounted on the upper thigh or the lower thigh such that the convex portion 2 is convex toward the wearer's rear body. The pads 14, 18, 19 and 24 having such a configuration can exhibit the same functions and effects as the pads 10 to 13 and 21 to 22 described above.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Plate part, 1A 1st main surface, 1B 2nd main surface, 1C, 2C, 3C angle | corner, 1D, 1E, 2D, 2E, 3D, 3E edge part, 1R curved surface, 2 convex part, 2B 3rd Main surface, 3 intermediate layer portion, 3B fourth main surface, 4 cover, 4A first portion, 4B second portion, 4R curved surface portion, 5, 6 second fixing portion, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24 Pad, 15, 16, 17 Clothes, 20, 23 Auxiliary tool, 30 Feet, 31 Pocket member, 41, 42 Connection part, 50 First fixing member, 60 1st 2 fixing members.

Claims (11)

A plate-like portion having a first main surface and a second main surface located on the opposite side of the first main surface;
A convex portion provided on the second main surface in a convex shape in a direction opposite to the side on which the first main surface is located, and having elasticity.
The first main surface includes a curved surface that is convex in a direction opposite to the side on which the second main surface is located,
The total thickness of the convex part and the plate-like part in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface is the vertical direction of the plate-like part in the region where the convex part is not located in the plate-like part. A pad that is thicker than its thickness.   The pad according to claim 1, wherein the convex portion has an Asker F hardness of 95 or less.   A weight including a probe having a diameter of 20 mm and having a mass of 3 kg is placed on the convex portion for 5 seconds while the probe is in contact with the convex portion, and then the probe trace disappears after the weight is unloaded. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the time until is within 3 seconds.   The material which comprises the said plate-shaped part and the said convex part is at least 1 selected from the group which consists of a foam, rubber, and a gel, The pad of any one of Claims 1-3. . A cover provided to cover the plate-like portion and the convex portion;
The pad according to claim 1, wherein the curved surface of the first main surface is formed by pressing the first main surface by the cover.   The pad according to claim 1, wherein the convex portion has a distance from at least one end of the second main surface of 3 cm to 7 cm.   The pad according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the plate-like portion has a thickness that decreases with distance from the convex portion. A foot that extends from the position of the waist of the wearer to the position of the ankle,
A garment provided with a pocket provided to accommodate the pad according to any one of claims 1 to 7 in an intermediate part in a longitudinal direction of a rear part of the foot part. Feet extending from the waist position of the wearer to the knee position;
A pocket provided so as to accommodate the pad according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is provided at an end portion of the rear part of the foot portion where a wearer's knee is located. clothes. The pad according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the plate-like portion is formed to extend on both sides of the convex portion in at least one direction on the second main surface.
An assisting device comprising: first and second fixing portions which are provided so as to be continuous with both sides of the pad in the one direction and whose end portions located on the opposite side of the pad are connectable to each other. A plate-shaped portion having a first main surface and a second main surface located on the opposite side of the first main surface; and a side on which the first main surface is positioned on the second main surface; A pad provided in a convex shape in the opposite direction and including a convex portion having elasticity;
A pocket member provided to accommodate the pad,
The first main surface includes a curved surface that is convex in a direction opposite to the side on which the second main surface is located,
The total thickness of the convex part and the plate-like part in the direction perpendicular to the first main surface is the vertical direction of the plate-like part in the region where the convex part is not located in the plate-like part. Clothing that is thicker than thickness.

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