JP2019206765A - Finger supporting tool for hand - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a finger supporting tool for a hand relaxing stiff muscles by restricting movement of a different portion from the portion with muscles in a stiff state without imparting direct stimulation to the portion with the stiff muscles as well as being capable of being worn continuously without discomfort in daily life.SOLUTION: A finger holder 1 which is an example of a finger supporting tool for a hand includes: a main body 2, which is an example of a finger through unit formed approximately in an annular state and having a through hole 20 into which the finger can be inserted; and a supporting piece 3 provided on one portion on an edge on one side in an opening direction of the through hole 20 of the main body 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a finger support for a hand. Specifically, it does not give a sense of incongruity in daily life when relaxing a stiff muscle by restricting the movement of a portion different from the stiff muscle without directly stimulating the stiff muscle. The present invention relates to a finger support tool that can be continuously worn.

  The pain and dullness resulting from muscle discipline is something that many people feel on a daily basis. In order to improve this muscular discipline, you usually go to the hospital to receive massage, take medicine, or loosen the discipline by loosening the affected muscle and its surrounding muscles directly using a commercially available massage device. Has been done.

  However, it takes time to go to the hospital, and taking the medicine has side effects such as drowsiness, which may interfere with daily life. On the other hand, if the affected area is massaged by itself using a commercially available massage device, it does not take time and there is no worry about side effects.

  As such a device, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a “neck acupressure device” that acuates the neck using the head's own weight and the arcuate movement of the acupressure device, and relaxes the neck and stiff shoulders. Proposed. As a result, if the head is placed on the acupressure device, a force is applied perpendicularly to the acupoint and the effect of acupressure can be obtained.

  However, in the “neck acupressure device” described in Patent Document 1, since the acupressure device is brought into direct contact with the neck, he / she is hesitant to use it when there is pain in the neck, and endures the pain. Symptoms may worsen if used.

  Therefore, as shown in Patent Document 2, a “training tool and a training method using the training tool” for loosening muscles that move fingers has been devised. The present invention does not apply stimulation by directly pressing a part that feels pain, but suppresses the muscle that moves a finger, which is a part different from the part that feels pain, from being overstressed. It relaxes your muscles and relieves you.

JP 2006-288986 A JP 2006-13277 A

  However, in the “training tool and the training method using the training tool” described in Patent Document 2, when the training tool is worn, the muscle over-tension state is suppressed, but cannot be always worn.

  Further, Patent Document 2 describes a “training method” in which a muscle near the shoulder is stretched by the lever principle with a training tool interposed therebetween, but generally, when the muscle is stretched, the muscle is in a tense state. , Shoulder stiffness is not resolved.

  The present invention was devised in view of the above points, and by restricting the movement of a part different from the part where the muscle is stiff without directly stimulating the part where the muscle is stiff, An object of the present invention is to provide a finger support device for a hand that can be worn continuously without a sense of incongruity in daily life when loosening stiff muscles.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a finger support device of the present invention includes a finger passage portion through which a finger of a hand can be inserted, a rigidity or a quasi-rigidity, and a direction substantially parallel to the center line of the finger passage portion. And a support piece extending from a part of one edge of the finger passage portion at a required inclination angle in a direction substantially parallel to the center line of the finger passage portion and approaching the center line.

  Here, the finger support of the hand can be mounted by inserting the finger of the hand through the finger passage portion with the finger passage portion through which the finger can be inserted. In addition, since the movement of the finger of the hand is somewhat limited because it is only attached to the finger of the hand, everyday work can be performed substantially without hindrance, so that it can be continuously worn.

  Further, since the support piece has rigidity or quasi-rigidity, the shape of the support piece such as an inclination angle can be kept almost constant. It is possible to maintain the pressing force necessary for supporting the finger, which is in contact with the vicinity of the base of the side and pressed from the palm side toward the back of the hand.

  Then, a required inclination angle from a part of one edge of the finger passage portion in a direction substantially parallel to the center line of the finger passage portion in a direction substantially parallel to the center line of the finger passage portion and approaching the center line When the finger is inserted through the finger passage part with the support piece extended in step 1, the tip of the support piece comes into contact with the vicinity of the base of the finger of the hand, so that the base of the finger of the hand is directed from the palm side to the back side of the hand. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the third joint of the finger of the hand from bending toward the palm side from a predetermined angle.

  In other words, by preventing the third joint of the finger of the hand from bending beyond a predetermined angle, it is possible to limit the movement of the finger that is a part away from the shoulder or neck without performing surgery directly on the neck or shoulder. Yes, the fascia from the hand to the arm and from the arm to the shoulder is loosened, and the muscle wrapped in the fascia around the shoulder and neck is also loosened.

  In addition, the support piece extends from a part of the edge on one side of the finger passage part in a direction substantially parallel to the center line and in a direction approaching the center line, and from the tip part of the base part in a direction away from the center line. The bent portion of the support piece abuts near the base of the finger of the hand. Because it can soften the area near the base of the finger of the hand, it will be hard to feel pain even if it is used for a long time.

  In addition, when a plurality of fingers are connected in series so that the center lines of the finger passage portions are substantially parallel to each other and the finger passage portions are connected in the radial direction, Supporters can be attached, and more fingers can be prevented from bending to the palm side, fascia from hand to arm and arm to shoulder becomes easier to loosen. In addition, the muscles wrapped in the fascia around the shoulder and neck are also loosened, so that the shoulder stiffness is resolved. Thereby, it can be expected that the effect of suppressing stiff shoulders and the like is further enhanced without performing treatment directly on the neck or shoulder.

  In addition, when the support piece is provided so that the part of the edge of the one-side edge of the finger passage part that is elastically deformable, the tip of the support piece comes into contact with the vicinity of the base of the finger of the hand. At this time, since the contact can be made according to the unevenness near the base of the finger of the hand, the excessive hit near the base of the finger of the hand can be eased, and it becomes difficult to feel pain even if it is used for a long time.

  In order to solve the above problems, the finger support device of the present invention has a finger passage portion formed in a substantially cylindrical shape and capable of inserting a finger of the hand, and is inserted through the finger passage portion. A mounting body that can be mounted from a region on the ventral side of the finger to a region including the palm, and a portion that has rigidity or semi-rigidity and corresponds to a base on the ventral side of the finger of the hand in the finger passage portion of the mounting body And a support piece provided substantially in parallel with the center line of the finger passage portion and in the palm direction.

  Here, the attachment body which is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape and has a finger passage portion through which fingers of the hand can be inserted, and which can be attached to the region including the palm from the ventral region of the finger inserted through the finger passage portion. Thus, the finger support of the hand can be easily attached to the hand simply by inserting the finger of the hand through the finger passage portion.

  Further, in the finger passage portion of the wearing body, a support piece provided in the direction of the palm of the hand from the portion corresponding to the base of the finger of the hand on the ventral side of the finger is provided in the direction of the palm. Since the third joint can be made difficult to bend to the palm side, the muscles wrapped in the fascia around the shoulder and neck are also loosened, so that the stiff shoulder is eliminated. Thereby, it can be expected that the effect of suppressing stiff shoulders and the like is enhanced without performing treatment directly on the neck or shoulder.

  In addition, since the support piece has rigidity or semi-rigidity, the shape of the support piece is kept almost constant. Therefore, when the finger supporter is attached to the hand, the support piece is attached to the base of the finger on the ventral side. The third joint of the finger of the hand can be made difficult to bend toward the palm side by contacting the vicinity.

  The finger support device of the hand according to the present invention relaxes the stiff muscle by restricting the movement of a portion different from the stiff portion without directly stimulating the stiff portion. In some cases, it is a finger support that can be worn continuously in everyday life without any discomfort.

It is a perspective view of the finger support tool of the hand concerning the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect | action in use of the finger support tool of the hand of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the use condition which mounts | wears with the finger support tool of the hand of FIG. 1 and is holding the cup. It is a perspective view of the finger support tool of the hand which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the finger support tool of the hand which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the finger support of the hand of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, a first embodiment of a finger support tool for a hand will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.
A finger holder 1, which is an example of a finger support tool for a hand, is an example of a finger passage portion, and is entirely formed of a hard synthetic resin, and has rigidity or semi-rigidity. The main body 2 is formed in a substantially annular shape and has an insertion hole 20 through which a finger can be inserted, and a support piece 3 provided at a part of one edge in the opening direction of the insertion hole 20 of the main body 2. Note that the material of the finger holder 1 is not limited to a hard synthetic resin, and other materials such as metal, wood, plastic, and paper may be used.

  The main body 2 is provided from the upper surface portion 21 positioned on the back side of the finger of the hand when mounted, the lower surface portion 22 positioned on the ventral side of the finger of the hand, and from the end of the upper surface portion 21 to the end of the lower surface portion 22. The upper surface portion 21, the lower surface portion 22, and the side surface portions 23, 24 are provided continuously while forming a gentle curved surface, and are formed in a substantially annular shape. The main body 2 has an outer diameter of about 30 mm and an inner diameter of about 20 mm. The width | variety in the opening direction of the penetration hole 20 of the upper surface part 21, the lower surface part 22, and the side surface parts 23 and 24 of the main body 2 is about 10 mm, and thickness is formed in about 5 mm.

  In addition, notched portions 25, 25 that are partly cut out are provided on a portion of the main body 2 that is on the abdomen side of the finger of the hand when worn and is in contact with another adjacent finger. The notches 25 and 25 are notched in a curved shape, and can suppress pain caused by the main body 2 coming into contact with the adjacent finger when another adjacent finger contacts the main body 2 at the time of wearing.

  The support piece 3 is substantially parallel to the center line C passing through the center of the insertion hole 20 and extends in a direction approaching the center line C. 31 and a bent piece 32 that is an example of a bent portion and extends in a direction away from the center line C.

  The base piece 30 is extended in a direction approaching the center line C at an inclination angle of about 30 degrees from the edge 220 on one side in the opening direction of the insertion hole 20 of the lower surface portion 22. The tip 31 of the base piece 30 is bent without reaching the position through which the center line C passes, and a bent piece 32 is extended in a direction away from the center line C.

  The bent piece 32 is bent at an angle of about 40 degrees from the distal end 31 of the base piece 30 and is formed in a substantially “h” shape when the support piece 3 is viewed from the side surface portion 24 as shown in FIG. Has been.

  When the support piece 3 is made of a material (for example, rubber material) that can be elastically deformed with a limit that can sufficiently support the bending of the finger at the third joint, the tip 31 of the support piece 3 is connected to the finger of the hand. When abutting near the base of the hand, it can abut according to the irregularities near the base of the finger of the hand, so that excessive contact near the base of the finger of the hand can be eased and painful even if used for a long time It becomes difficult to feel.

  Next, the use of the hand finger support according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the right index finger F <b> 2 is inserted through the insertion hole 20 of the main body 2 so that the support piece 3 of the finger holder 1 comes to the ventral side of the index finger F <b> 2 when worn. The finger holder 1 is moved to the area F6 near the base of the index finger F2, and the finger holder 1 is attached to the index finger F2.

  At this time, the bent piece 32 of the support piece 3 comes into contact with the palm region F7 continuous from the vicinity of the base on the abdomen side of the index finger F2, and presses the palm region F7 from the palm side toward the back of the hand. Since the finger holder 1 has rigidity or quasi-rigidity, the support piece 3 can be maintained at an inclination angle of about 30 degrees without being easily deformed at the time of wearing. Therefore, at the time of wearing, the support piece 3 is in the palm region F7. The pressing force required to suppress the bending of the finger can be kept constant.

  Thus, since the bent piece 32 of the support piece 3 presses the palm region F7 from the palm side to the back side of the hand, when the index finger F2 is moved up and down, the index finger F2 is movable at an angle θ that is movable. It can only be moved within the range. When attempting to bend at an angle larger than the movable angle θ, the movement of the index finger F2 is limited by the main body 2 and the support piece 3 made of hard synthetic resin, and it is difficult to bend from the third joint of the index finger F2. For this reason, while the finger holder 1 is worn, the index finger F2 is maintained in a state where it is extended more than usual.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 3, even when the cup CP is gripped, the index finger F2 is in a slightly extended state than usual, and the tip of the index finger F2 does not touch the surface of the cup CP, and is a position away from the surface. However, since the thumb F1, the middle finger F3, the ring finger F4, and the little finger F5 can be used as usual, the cup CP can be gripped without any trouble.

  In addition, the index finger F2 is maintained in a slightly extended state, but the index finger F2 is not allowed to move at all but can be moved within the range of the movable angle θ. And can be used continuously on a daily basis. Note that the movable angle θ is generally about 10 to 15 degrees, although it varies somewhat depending on the person wearing the finger holder 1.

  Further, since the bent piece 32 of the support piece 3 presses the palm region F7 from the palm side to the back of the hand, the finger holder 1 is securely attached to the hand and does not easily come off. For example, if it is a mild movement such as walking or daily housework, it can be performed while wearing.

  In addition, since the finger holder 1 can be worn on a daily basis in this way, it is possible to continue working so that the neck and shoulder muscles are relaxed, and the neck and shoulder muscles are continuously relaxed. The neck and shoulders are easily resolved.

Here, the relationship between the movement of the index finger F2 and the muscles of the shoulder and neck will be described.
The human body is mainly composed of the skeleton and the muscles that support it, and the muscles are enveloped by the fascia.

  The fascia is continuous with each other while covering a plurality of muscles. As an example, there is a continuous fascia from the shoulder or neck to the arm and hand. For this reason, the movement of the finger of the hand through this fascia can exert an effect on a portion of the shoulder, neck, or the like located away from the finger of the hand. In other words, keeping the fingers of the hand stretched loosens the fascia, which also loosens the fascia around the neck and shoulders, resulting in loosening of the muscles around the neck and shoulders and eliminating stiff shoulders. . In this way, the stiffness of the shoulder or neck, which is a region where the muscles are stiff, can be eliminated by using the movement of the finger at a position away from the shoulder or neck.

  Specifically, when the index finger F2 is extended, the fascia (not shown) from the hand to the arm is loosened, and the fascia around the shoulder and neck is also loosened. Relaxes and the stiffness of the shoulders and neck is resolved. On the other hand, when the index finger F2 is bent to the palm side, the fascia (not shown) from the hand to the arm is pulled, and the muscle is strained accordingly, so the stiffness of the shoulder and neck is not eliminated.

  Also, when the index finger F2 is bent to the palm side, the arm rotates inward with the movement of the index finger F2, and the shoulder moves to the front of the body in conjunction with this, so that the back is bent, so-called stooped posture become. The stooped posture increases the burden on the neck, causes poor circulation from the neck to the shoulder, and makes muscle stiffness chronic.

  On the other hand, when the index finger F2 is extended, the arm rotates outward with the movement of the index finger F2, and accordingly, the shoulder moves to the side of the body. As a result, it becomes easy to stretch the chest, and as a result, it becomes easy to maintain a so-called correct posture in which the back muscles are extended. If the correct posture can be maintained, it is possible to suppress the burden on the shoulder and neck, so that the stiffness of the shoulder and neck is easily resolved.

  Thus, by maintaining the state in which the index finger F2 is extended, the shoulder and neck muscles can be relaxed through the fascia, and the posture can be forced, the stoop can be corrected, and the posture can be corrected. Therefore, shoulder stiffness can be eliminated sufficiently.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of a finger support tool for a hand will be described with reference to FIG.
Two finger holders 4A and 4B, which are an example of a hand support tool, are formed in the same shape, but will be described separately from 4A and 4B for convenience. The description of the same shape as the finger holder 1 described in the first embodiment is omitted.

  Each of the finger holders 4A and 4B is an example of a finger passage portion. The finger holder 4A, 4B is an example of a finger passage portion, and is formed in a substantially annular shape. It consists of a support piece 6 provided at a part of the edge.

  The main body 5 is provided from the upper surface portion 51 positioned on the back side of the finger of the hand, the lower surface portion 52 positioned on the ventral side of the finger of the hand, and the end portion of the upper surface portion 51 to the end portion of the lower surface portion 52 when worn. The upper surface portion 51, the lower surface portion 52, and the side surface portions 53, 54 are provided in a continuous manner while forming a gentle curved surface, and are formed in a substantially annular shape.

  Further, the main body 5 of the finger holder 4A is provided with a convex engaging convex portion 53a along the longitudinal direction substantially at the center of the side surface 53, and a concave engaging concave portion along the longitudinal direction substantially at the center of the side surface 54. 54a is provided. In addition, the main body 5 of the finger holder 4B is provided with a convex engaging convex portion 53b along the longitudinal direction at the approximate center of the side surface 53, and a concave engaging concave portion along the longitudinal direction at the approximate center of the side surface 54. 54b is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the two finger holders 4A and 4B are connected by engaging the engaging convex portion 53b of the finger holder 4B and the engaging concave portion 54a of the finger holder 4A.

  If the finger holders 4A and 4B are used without being connected, the finger holders 4A and 4B are displaced from each other at the time of wearing, and it is difficult to use. As in this embodiment, when the two finger holders 4A and 4B are used simultaneously by connecting the finger holders 4A and 4B, the two finger holders 4A and 4B can be fixed to each other. can do.

[Third Embodiment]
Then, a third embodiment of the finger support of the hand will be described with reference to FIG.
The finger supporter 7, which is an example of a finger support tool for a hand, has a finger cylinder 80, which is an example of a finger passage portion, which is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape and can be inserted through the fingers of the hand, and can be attached to the hand. The mounting body 8 includes a mounting piece 8 and a substantially rectangular support piece 9 provided on the palm of the mounting body 8 from the portion corresponding to the base of the finger on the ventral side.

  In this embodiment, the finger cylinder 80 is provided at a position corresponding to the index finger F2, and the support piece 9 is arranged in a region from the vicinity of the base of the index finger F2 to the palm.

  Further, since the support piece 9 is made of a hard synthetic resin, the third joint of the index finger F2 becomes difficult to bend, and the index finger F2 is maintained in a substantially extended state. In this way, when the index finger F2 is extended, the fascia from the hand to the arm is loosened, the fascia around the neck from the shoulder is also loosened, and the muscles around the neck and shoulder are accordingly loosened. The stiffness is eliminated.

  Next, the use of the finger supporter 7 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the hand H is inserted through the insertion port 81 of the mounting body 8 so that the support piece 9 of the finger supporter 7 comes to the abdomen side of the index finger F2 when mounted, and the index finger F2 is inserted into the finger cylinder 80. Insert. Thereby, since the support piece 9 is arrange | positioned in the base of the ventral side of the index finger F2, the 3rd joint of the index finger F2 becomes difficult to bend | fold to the palm side, and the index finger F2 is maintained in the extended state.

  Further, the index finger F2 can be moved only within a predetermined movable range when the index finger F2 is moved up and down by the support piece 9 having rigidity or semi-rigidity. For this reason, if it is a daily movement, it can be performed without any trouble.

  Further, since the finger supporter 7 is mounted so as to wrap the entire hand from the wrist W to the index finger F2, it is securely mounted and does not easily come off. For example, a light exercise such as housework, walking, or running can be performed while wearing. The glove body 8 can be made of various types of fabrics such as cloth and synthetic leather. However, if a stretchable fabric is used as long as it can sufficiently support bending at the third joint of the finger, the glove body 8 is more closely attached to the hand H. As a result, it can be mounted more reliably.

  In addition, the fact that the finger supporter 7 can be worn on a daily basis as described above allows the neck and shoulder muscles to continue to relax, so that the neck and shoulder muscles continue. It is kept in a relaxed state, and neck and shoulder stiffness is easily resolved.

  As described above, the finger support device of the hand according to the present invention restricts the movement of a region different from the region in which the muscle is stiff, without directly stimulating the region in which the muscle is stiff. When loosening muscles, it is a finger support tool for hands that can be worn continuously without a sense of incongruity in daily life.

1 Finger holder
20 Insertion hole (finger passage)
220 One side edge 3 Support piece 30 Base piece (base)
31 Tip (tip)
32 Bending piece (bending part)
8 Wearing body 80 Finger tube (finger passage)
9 Supporting piece C Center line F2 Forefinger (hand finger)
θ Inclination angle

Claims (5)

A finger passage part through which a finger of a hand can be inserted;
It has rigidity or quasi-rigidity and is substantially parallel to the center line of the finger passage part from a part of the edge on one side of the finger passage part in a direction substantially parallel to the center line of the finger passage part, and the center line And a support piece extending at a required inclination angle in a direction approaching the finger support tool. The support piece includes a base portion that extends from a part of one edge of the finger passage portion in a direction substantially parallel to the center line and approaching the center line,
2. The hand according to claim 1, further comprising: a bent portion that extends from the distal end portion of the base portion in a direction away from the center line, and is bent or bent at a predetermined angle from the distal end portion. Finger supporter. The finger support tool of the hand according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a plurality of the finger passage portions are connected in series such that center lines of the finger passage portions are substantially parallel to each other and the finger passage portions are connected in a radial direction. . The finger support tool of the hand according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein a portion of the support piece that is continuous with a part of one edge of the finger passage portion is elastically deformable. . An attachment body that is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape and has a finger passage portion through which fingers of a hand can be inserted, and can be attached to a region including the palm from the ventral region of the finger inserted through the finger passage portion;
It has rigidity or quasi-rigidity, and is provided in the finger passage portion of the mounting body from the portion corresponding to the base of the finger on the ventral side of the hand, approximately parallel to the center line of the finger passage portion and in the palm direction. A finger support device for a hand comprising a support piece.

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