JP2023141441A - Body posture change auxiliary device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a body posture change auxiliary device to be easily attached to a side fence of an existing bed.SOLUTION: A body posture change auxiliary device 1000 is the device for assisting a change of a body of a person lying on a bed 900 under his/her own power, such as roll-over and sitting-up of an upper half body. The body posture change auxiliary device includes: a fixing member 100 to be fixed to a side fence 910 of the bed 900; a string member 200 connected to the fixing member 100; and a grip part 300 arranged at a tip end of the string member 200. The string member 200 has a length set to enable a person lying on the bed 900 to reach the grip part 300 by extending his/her hand.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention provides a body posture change aid that assists a person lying in bed to change their body posture by turning over on their own, pulling up their upper body, etc.; Related to body support aids that assist in supporting the user's body, such as maintaining an upright position.

Beds used by physically handicapped people, elderly people, sick people, etc. are provided with side rails to prevent the user or the bed from falling. Such side rails are also used to change the user's body position, such as turning over in bed, moving from a supine position to a lateral position, and getting up.
However, users who are paralyzed or in pain due to a disability, medical condition, surgery, etc. may not be able to use the side rails or be unable to reach the side rails themselves because their range of motion and activity is limited. This poses a problem in that it is difficult to change one's body position easily.
In such cases, medical personnel, caregivers, family members, etc. need assistance in changing the body position, but patients often hesitate to request assistance due to concerns about their self-esteem or inconvenience to the other person, and end up holding back. Such a situation causes mental and physical pain for those who are unable to change their positions by themselves.
In addition, if a person remains in the same position for a long time without changing their body position, there is a risk of blood flow failure due to body pressure, pressure sores, nerve compression, and physical damage. The reality is that such a situation causes further physical pain and discomfort, and is a major cause of more serious mental and physical suffering.

With a little ingenuity and assistance, you can make the most of your own strength and change your position. This will protect human dignity and improve self-healing abilities. Furthermore, since the patient can perform care such as changing the patient's body position, medical personnel can concentrate more on their own work, and the burden on caregivers, family members, etc. is greatly reduced.

Therefore, in Japanese Patent No. 3815749, ``the vertical lower end of an L-shaped arm consisting of a vertical part and a horizontal part is joined to one end of a base frame that is removably attached to the side frame of the bed, so that the handrail body can be seen from the side. It is configured in a U-shape with an opening on one side, and when attached to the foot side of the side frame, there is an opening on the head side that allows a person lying on the bed to pass through in the left and right direction with their legs stretched out. A handle formed in a loop shape in a plan view is fixed to the horizontal end of the L-shaped arm so as to protrude in the left-right direction, and the handrail body is further provided with a central space in a side view. A handrail device for a bed has been proposed in which a frame is erected and the frame is detachable as appropriate, so that the space can be opened as appropriate when viewed from the side.

Patent No. 3815749

The handrail device for this bed is designed so that ``the user uses the handle as a handhold to raise his or her upper body while changing his posture to a state where he is sitting on the side of the bed'' (see paragraph number 0020 of Patent Document 1).
That is, although this handrail device for a bed assists in changing the posture of the body, it has a problem in that it cannot be easily attached to an existing bed.

The present invention was created in view of the above circumstances, and is a body posture change aid that can be easily combined with an existing bed, futon, or mattress, or a body posture change aid that can be combined with a dedicated bed instead of an existing bed. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a change aid and a body support aid that assists in supporting the user's body, such as standing up from a sitting position, assisting in walking, and maintaining a standing position.

The body posture change aid according to the present invention is a body posture change aid that assists a person who is lying on a bed to change their body such as turning over on their own or pulling up their upper body.
It includes a fixing member fixed to a fixed part provided on the side of the body, a string member connected to the fixing member, and a grip part provided at the tip of the string member, and the string member is set to a length that allows a person lying down to reach the grip with their hand.

The fixed part may be a side rail or frame of the bed, a protrusion or opening formed on the side of the bed, a protruding piece formed on the side edge of the mattress or mattress, an auxiliary member attached to the side of the bed, a mattress or It is a side edge of a base plate provided under the mattress or a protruding member provided on the side edge of this base plate.

Further, the fixing member has a plurality of stacked hook-and-loop fasteners, and the hook-and-loop fasteners are connected at a substantially central portion.

Further, the gripping portion is a ball-shaped member having a through hole, and a string member is inserted through the through hole.

Further, the body support aid according to the present invention is a body support aid that assists in supporting the user's body, such as standing up from a sitting position, assisting when walking, and maintaining a standing state, and includes:
The device includes a fixing member fixed to the fixed part, a string member connected to the fixing member, and a grip part provided at the tip of the string member, and the string member is attached to the grip part by the user. It is set to a length that you can reach with your hand.

Since the body posture change aid according to the present invention is fixed to the side rail of the bed by the fixing member, the grip part provided at the end of the string member connected to the fixing member can be used to hold a person lying on the bed. can grasp it and use its own strength to roll over and raise its upper body.
Moreover, since this body posture change aid only needs to be fixed to the existing side rail or frame of the bed, it can be easily installed.
Further, this body posture change aid can also be combined with a dedicated bed or the like.

With the body support aid according to the present invention, even a person who has difficulty standing up, walking, or maintaining a standing state can easily support his or her body by gripping the grip portion. Moreover, its installation is easy.
The body posture change aid and body support aid according to the present invention not only contribute to healthier and higher quality lives for people with physical disabilities and the elderly, but also are meaningful for people who require rehabilitation due to injury, surgery, etc. It becomes.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a connection state between a fixing member and a string member that constitute the body posture change aid according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a connection state between a string member and a grip part that constitute the body posture change aid according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a method of fixing the body posture change aid according to the embodiment of the present invention to the side rail of the bed. FIG. 2 is a schematic side view showing a state in which the body posture change aid according to the embodiment of the present invention is attached to a side rail of a bed. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a connection state between another grip part and a string member constituting the body posture change aid according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a state in which a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached to a bed frame. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a base plate provided under a futon or mattress to which a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a protruding piece formed on the side edge of a futon or mattress to which a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a protrusion formed on a side surface of a bed to which a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an opening formed in a side surface of a bed to which a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an auxiliary member to which a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached, and a side surface of a bed to which the auxiliary member is attached. It is a schematic sectional view showing the connection state of the other grip part and string member which constitute the body posture change aid concerning an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic front view of another string member which constitutes a body posture aid concerning an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a body posture aid according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The body posture change aid 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a body posture change aid that assists a person who is lying on the bed 900 to change his or her body by turning over on his own or pulling up his upper body. ,
The cord member 200 includes a fixing member 100 fixed to a side fence 910 of the bed 900, a string member 200 connected to the fixing member 100, and a grip part 300 provided at the tip of the string member 200. is set to a length such that a person lying on the bed 900 can reach the grip part 300 by extending his/her hand.

The bed 900 is provided with a side fence 910 to prevent the user, such as a physically disabled person or an elderly person, or a futon from falling. This side fence 910 is provided on the lower body side of the user mainly to prevent the futon from falling.
As shown in FIG. 5, the side fence 910 includes a rectangular main frame 911 with rounded corners, and a pair of vertical bars 912 that extend downward from the upper side of the main frame 911 and extend downward. , and horizontal bars 913 extending between the vertical bars 912 are integrally formed.
A lower end of the vertical bar 911 is connected to a frame 920 of the bed 900.

The fixing member 100 constituting the body posture change aid 1000 has a plurality of laminated (four in the drawings) generally band-shaped hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D.
The fixing member 100 is constructed by stacking four hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D of the same size so as to overlap each other, and sewing and connecting them approximately in the center. In addition, in the drawings, sewing locations are indicated by x marks.
Connection of the string member 200 to the fixing member 100 will be described later.
Note that the fixing member 100 is not limited to the four laminated hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D, and it goes without saying that it may be two or five or more hook-and-loop fasteners. Each of the hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D has numerous loops formed on one side and numerous hook-like hooks on the other side, and is connected by the hook-like hooks being caught on the loops.

The fixing member 100 is fixed to the vertical bar 912 above the point where the vertical bar 912 and the horizontal bar 913 of the side fence 910 intersect. That is, the side fence 910 is used as a fixed part.
The four hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D are sequentially wrapped around the vertical bar 912 by wrapping the innermost hook-and-loop fastener 110A around the vertical bar 912, and then wrapping the second hook-and-loop fastener 110B over the innermost hook-and-loop fastener 110A. It is wrapped around it. At this time, if the right side of the innermost hook-and-loop fastener 110A is wrapped directly around the vertical bar 912 and the left side is wrapped around the upper side of the hook-and-loop fastener 110A, the second hook-and-loop fastener 110B has its left side wrapped around the innermost hook-and-loop fastener 110A. Then wrap the right side over the left side of the second hook-and-loop fastener 110B.
By alternately wrapping the hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D in this manner, the fixing member 100 is more firmly fixed to the vertical beam 912.

Further, the grip portion 300 is a ball-shaped member made of wood or the like that is comfortable to grip and has excellent strength, and has a diameter of 5 to 10 cm. A pair of parallel through holes 310 are formed in the gripping portion 300 . This through hole 310 is a portion through which the string member 200 is passed.
As will be described later, the string member 200 has both ends connected to the fixed member 100 to form a loop shape, so the grip portion 300 is connected to the string member 200 by passing the string member 200 through the pair of through holes 310. It turns out.

On the other hand, the string member 200 has, for example, a plurality of internal core materials and an outer skin that covers the core materials, the core material is further twisted with a plurality of fibers, and the outer skin has a plurality of fibers twisted together. A parachute cord with excellent strength is used, which is composed of woven fibers.
The string member 200 is divided into four parts at both ends, each of which is sandwiched between two pieces of patch cloth (not shown) and then sewn to the patch cloth. That is, four sets of padding cloths are connected to the string member 200. These four sets of patch cloths are sewn and connected to the four hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D constituting the fixing member 100, respectively. Then, the four hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 100D are sewn at the center to be connected to the fixing member 100.

In addition, since both ends of this string member 200 are connected to the fixed member 100, the string member 200 has a loop shape, and as described above, the loop-shaped string member 200 is passed through the through hole 310 of the grip portion 300 and connected. can do.

Further, the string member 200 is set to have a length such that a person lying on the bed 900 can reach the grip portion 300 by extending his/her hand. Specifically, it is 20 to 80 cm. However, since the optimal length differs depending on the user's physique, it may be possible to allow the user to appropriately select from a plurality of types of string members 200 with different lengths.
The string member 200 is twisted together between the fixed member 100 and the gripping part 300 in a knot called a left-right knot (left-right knitting), in which two strings are tied alternately, so that it appears to be a single string. It becomes.

The body posture change aid 1000 configured as described above is used in the following manner.
First, the fixing member 100 is fixed to the side fence 910. As described above, the fixing member 100 is fixed to the side fence 910 by alternately wrapping and stacking the four hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D that make up the fixing member 100.
Fixing this body posture change aid 1000 to the side rail 910 is a simple task of wrapping four hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D, so anyone can do it and it can be easily attached to the side rail 910 of the existing bed 900. Can be fixed.

Since the grip portion 300 is located within the reach of the user lying on the bed 900, it can be held while lying down.
The user pulls the body posture change assisting device 1000 with great force while grasping the grip portion 300 to turn over or raise the upper body.
Since the body posture change aid 1000 is firmly fixed to the side fence 910 by the fixing member 100, it will not come off even with the force required to change the body posture.
Allowing the user to change the posture of the body on their own will help maintain a good limb position and help them stand up again, and since the user will be able to do it on their own, it will be a light exercise. It is a beneficial exercise that can be done without straining, especially for elderly people, people with physical disabilities, and users undergoing rehabilitation after surgery.

In the above description, the grip portion 300 is a ball-shaped member having a pair of parallel through holes 310, but the number of the through holes 310 may be one as shown in FIG. 6. When there is one through hole 310, the string member 200 is not loop-shaped, but is connected to a fastening member 320 that is larger than the through hole 310 at the end that passes through the through hole 310. Further, instead of the fastening member 320, the terminal end of the string member 200 may be made into a knot larger than the through hole 310.
Further, the grip portion 300 may be a ring-shaped member instead of a ball-shaped member.

In the above description, the fixing member 100 is a stack of four hook-and-loop fasteners 110 to 110D, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the fixing member 100 may be a carabiner (a metal ring with a part (gate) that can be opened and closed) or the like. However, since the side fence 910 is often made of metal, if the fixing member 100 is a metal carabiner, there is a problem that contact noise will be heard, so the part that contacts the side fence 910 should be covered with synthetic resin or cloth. It is better to make it .
Further, the fixing member 100 can also be constructed from a strong nylon belt and a pair of D rings connected to the belt.

Further, the string member 200 may also be a strong nylon belt instead of a parachute cord. In this case, the through holes 310 of the gripping part 300 are a pair of flat holes through which the nylon belt can pass, and the nylon belt passes through these flat holes in a loop shape, allowing the string member 200 to pass through the gripping part 300. Connect. Of course, it goes without saying that the string member 200 may be made of ordinary natural fibers such as cotton.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the body posture change aid 1000 is fixed to the side rails 910 of the bed 900, but in the case of a bed 900 that is not provided with the side rails 910 as shown in FIG. The body posture change aid 1000 may be attached by directly wrapping and fixing the member 100 around the frame 920 of the bed 900.
It goes without saying that even if the bed 900 is provided with the side rails 910, the body posture change aid 1000 may be fixed to the frame 920.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a protrusion 951 is formed on the side surface 950 of the bed 900, and the fixing member 100 of the body posture change aid 1000 is wrapped around the protrusion 951 as a fixed part, thereby making the body posture change aid 1000 possible. It is also possible to fix it. A slip-off preventing member 952 is formed at the tip of the protrusion 951 and is thicker than the portion around which the fixed member 100 is wrapped so that the fixed member 100 does not come off inadvertently.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11, it is also possible to fix the body posture change aid 1000 by forming an opening 953 in the side surface 950 of the bed 900 and wrapping the fixing member 100 around the opening 953 as a fixed part. .
It is most convenient for the user to change his or her body position if the opening 953 is located near the chest of the lying user.

Furthermore, in the case of the bed 900 in which the projections 951 and openings 953 of the side surface 950 as described above are not formed, it is also possible to use an auxiliary member 960 as shown in FIG. 12 as a fixed part.
This auxiliary member 960 has a substantially concave-shaped main body 961 that sandwiches the side surface 950 of the bed 900, and a male threaded portion 962 that is screwed into the main body 961. The main body 961 is formed into a substantially concave shape as a whole by connecting a pair of parallel plate members 961A with a connecting member 961B.
The interval between the pair of plate materials 961A is set to be larger than the thickness dimension of the side surface 950 of the standard bed 900. A female threaded portion (not shown) corresponding to the male threaded portion 962 is formed on one plate member 961A. The auxiliary member 960 is fixed to the side surface 950 of the bed 900 by screwing the male threaded portion 962 into the female threaded portion while the side surface 950 of the bed 900 is sandwiched between the pair of plate members 961A.
The male threaded portion 962 has a protruding length that allows the fixing member 100 to be wound around the main body 961 even when the main body 961 is fixed to the side surface 950 of the bed 900. By wrapping the fixing member 100 around this protruding portion, the body posture change aid 1000 is fixed.
The male threaded portion 962 of this auxiliary member 960 fixes the holding member 960 itself to the bed 900, and also serves as a portion to be fixed around which the fixing member 100 is wound.
This auxiliary member 960 is also positioned near the chest of the lying user. However, it goes without saying that the position of this auxiliary member 960 may be changed depending on the user's physique and preference.

If you are using a regular futon or mattress (hereinafter referred to as the futon etc. 800) that is laid directly on the tatami instead of the bed 900, the side rails 910, frame 920, side surfaces 950, and auxiliary mattresses of the bed 900 are used as described above. Member 960 cannot be used.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 8, a base plate 810 installed under a mattress 800 is used. A protruding member 820 is provided on the side edge of this base plate 810, and the fixing member 100 is fixed to this protruding member 820. This protruding member 820 is set at approximately the position of the user's chest.
To minimize the risk, use items that change position and shape, such as ropes, rather than items that do not change position or shape, such as metal.

Furthermore, instead of providing the protruding member 820 on the base plate 810, it is also possible to form an opening in the side edge of the base plate 810 and wrap the fixing member 100 of the body posture change aid 1000 around this opening. . In this case, since there is nothing protruding like the protruding member 820, it can be used more safely.
Note that the base plate 810 is preferably installed at a position where the user's weight is applied the most while lying on the mattress or the like 800, that is, between the waist and the chest. In this case, since most of the user's weight is applied to the base plate 810, there is little risk that the base plate 810 and thus the body posture change aid 1000 will move during use, and it is safe.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, it is also possible to form a protruding piece 830 on the side edge of the mattress 800, and use this protruding piece 830 as the fixed part.
The projecting piece 830 is a tongue-like member firmly sewn to the side edge of the mattress 800, and has an opening 831 formed therein. This opening 831 is used to connect the fixing member 100.
Note that this protruding piece 830 does not have to be approximately annular as shown in FIG. Bye.
This protruding piece 830 is also positioned near the chest of the lying user.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the grip portion 300 is a ball-shaped member having a pair of parallel through holes 310, but the through holes 310 are twisted at positions as shown in FIG. 13(A). It goes without saying that they may be intersected with each other, or they may be intersected in an X-shape as shown in FIG. 13(B).

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, it has been explained that the gripping parts 300 are connected only to the tip of the string member 200, but as shown in FIG. It may also be provided. In this case, by providing a plurality of gripping parts 300, it is possible to appropriately accommodate differences in posture and physique of users. Note that the gripping portion 300 is prevented from shifting by weaving or tying the string member 200. Alternatively, the grip portion 300 may be secured with a fastener (not shown) to prevent the grip portion 300 from shifting.

Furthermore, by connecting the gripping part 300 only to the tip of the string member 300 and forming a loop 210 as shown in FIG. Be able to respond. Note that this loop 210 is prevented from shifting by weaving or tying the string member 200. Alternatively, the loop member 210 may be fastened with a fastener (not shown) to prevent the loop member 210 from shifting.

The grip part 300 may be not only a ball-shaped member as shown in FIGS. 14(A) and 14(B) but also a loop-shaped member as shown in FIG. 14(C). This loop-shaped 300 is not separate from the string member 200, but is made by forming the tip of the string member 200 into a loop. If a part of the string member 200 is utilized as the grip part 300 in this way, the number of constituent members can be further reduced, and therefore the cost of the body posture change aid 1000 can be reduced.

Of course, instead of the plurality of grips 300 and the loops 210, a knot formed by tying the string members 200 may be used.

In the embodiment described above, the body posture change aid 1000 is configured such that the fixing member 100 is constructed by stacking four hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D of the same size so as to overlap each other, and connecting them by sewing approximately the central portion thereof. Was.
However, as shown in FIG. 15, it is also possible to construct the fixing member 100 by stacking four hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D of the same size in a shifted manner so that only a portion thereof overlaps.

That is, the four hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D are, as shown in FIG. 15, the hook-and-loop fastener 110A at the left end in the drawing, the hook-and-loop fastener 110B at the right end in the drawing, the hook-and-loop fastener 110C at the left end in the drawing, and the hook-and-loop fastener 110D at the left end in the drawing. are connected with their right ends overlapped in the drawing.
In this way, by stacking only a portion of the hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D so that they overlap, the size of the hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D is reduced, while the overall size is the same as that of the hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D stacked in an overlapping manner. can be the same.

Note that even if these hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D are stacked in a staggered manner or stacked on top of each other without shifting, hook-shaped hooks or loops are formed only on one side of each hook-and-loop fastener 110A to 110D. Needless to say, it is also possible to use hook-like hooks formed on one side of each of the hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D and loops formed on the other side.

The fixing member 100 is fixed to the fixed part and cannot be easily removed.
It is fine as long as the fixing member 100 is completely fixed to the fixed part, but if it comes off a little, the fixing member 100 will come off due to the force applied when you try to change the posture by grasping the grip part 300. , there is a risk of an accident such as the user falling.
In order to prevent such accidents, it is also possible to provide the fixing member 100 with a locking mechanism that maintains the fixing member 100 fixed to the fixed part so that the fixing member 100 does not come off.
This locking mechanism includes common locks, such as so-called padlocks whose latches are unlocked with a special key, so-called magnetic locks whose latches can be locked and unlocked with a special key that uses magnets, and PIN-coded locks. A combination lock that can be locked and unlocked depending on the latch is used. Note that the lock used in the locking mechanism is not limited to the one described above, and any ordinary lock can be used.

For example, if the fixing member 100 uses four hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D, each hook-and-loop fastener 110A to 110D is provided with an opening that matches the state in which each hook-and-loop fastener 110A to 110D is fixed to the fixed part. By passing the latches through all the openings at once, each of the hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D is prevented from coming off, that is, the fixing member 100 is prevented from coming off from the part to be fixed.
When removing the fixing member 100 from the fixed part, it can be easily removed by releasing the locking mechanism and then peeling off the four hook-and-loop fasteners 110A to 110D.

This locking mechanism prevents the fixing member 100 from coming off when it is not supposed to come off, and it can be easily removed when it needs to be removed, so the body posture change aid can be used more safely. is now possible.

The above description is for a body posture change aid 1000 that assists a person in a lying down state to change his or her body by turning over on his own or pulling up his upper body. The body support aid having this structure assists in supporting the user's body, such as standing up from a sitting position, assisting in walking, and maintaining a standing position.
This body support aid includes a fixing member fixed to a fixed part, a string member connected to the fixing member, and a grip part connected to the tip of the string member, and the string member is The length is set so that the user can reach the grip by reaching out.
The fixing member, string member, and grip part that constitute this body support aid are the same as those used in the body posture change aid 1000.
This body support aid differs from the body posture change aid 1000 in the location and article to which the fixture is fixed.

Such a body support aid uses, for example, a barrier-free device as a fixed part. In other words, this body support aid is used for handrails installed in toilets, stairs, hallways, etc., and vertical handrails installed between the floor and the ceiling, known as so-called tension bars. Devices can be attached as fixed parts to provide barrier-free support for sitting posture, walking assistance, and maintaining standing posture.

Note that this body support aid may be provided with a locking mechanism equivalent to the lock mechanism that can be provided in the body posture change aid described above.

100 Fixing member 200 Strap member 300 Gripping portion 900 Bed 910 Side fence 920 Frame 1000 Body posture change aid

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a body posture change aid that assists a person lying on a bed to change his or her body posture by turning over or raising the upper body.

The body posture change aid according to the present invention is a body posture change aid that assists a person lying on a bed to change his or her body posture by turning over or pulling up the upper body by one's own effort, and includes:
It includes a fixing member fixed to a fixed part provided on the side of the body, a string member connected to the fixing member, and a grip part provided at the tip of the string member, and the string member is set to a length that allows a person lying down to reach the grip by reaching out, and the fixing member has a plurality of laminated hook-and-loop fasteners, and the hook-and-loop fasteners are connected at approximately the center. There is.

Since the body posture change aid according to the present invention is fixed to the side rail of the bed by the fixing member , a person lying on the bed can hold the grip provided at the tip of the string member connected to the fixing member. You can grasp it and use your own strength to turn over and raise your upper body.
Moreover, since this body posture change aid only needs to be fixed to the existing side rail or frame of the bed, it can be easily installed.
Further, this body posture change aid can also be combined with a dedicated bed or the like.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a connection state between a fixing member and a string member that constitute the body posture change aid according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a connection state between a string member and a grip part that constitute the body posture change aid according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a method of fixing the body posture change aid according to the embodiment of the present invention to the side rail of the bed. FIG. 2 is a schematic side view showing a state in which the body posture change aid according to the embodiment of the present invention is attached to a side rail of a bed. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a connection state between another grip part and a string member constituting the body posture change aid according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a state in which a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached to a bed frame. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a base plate provided under a futon or mattress to which a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a protruding piece formed on the side edge of a futon or mattress to which a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a protrusion formed on a side surface of a bed to which a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an opening formed in a side surface of a bed to which a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an auxiliary member to which a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached, and a side surface of a bed to which the auxiliary member is attached. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a connection state between another grip part and a string member constituting the body posture change aid according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic front view of another string member which constitutes a body posture change aid concerning an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a body posture change aid according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The above description is for a body posture change aid 1000 that assists a person in a lying down state to change his or her body posture by turning over or pulling up the upper body, but this body posture change aid 1000 and A body support aid having a similar structure assists in supporting the user's body, such as standing up from a sitting position, assisting in walking, and maintaining a standing position.
This body support aid includes a fixing member fixed to a fixed part, a string member connected to the fixing member, and a grip part connected to the tip of the string member, and the string member is The length is set so that the user can reach the grip by reaching out.
The fixing member, string member, and grip part that constitute this body support aid are the same as those used in the body posture change aid 1000.
This body support aid differs from the body posture change aid 1000 in the location and article to which the fixture is fixed .

Claims (11)

A body change aid that assists a person in a lying down state to turn over on his/her own, pull up the upper body, etc.
It includes a fixing member fixed to a fixed part provided on the side of the body, a string member connected to the fixing member, and a grip part provided at the tip of the string member, and the string A body posture change aid characterized in that the member is set to a length such that a person lying down can reach the grip part by reaching out. The body posture change aid according to claim 1, wherein the fixed portion is a side rail or a frame of a bed. The body posture change aid according to claim 1, wherein the fixed portion is a projection or an opening formed on a side surface of the bed. The body posture change aid according to claim 1, wherein the fixed portion is an auxiliary member attached to a side surface of the bed. The body posture change aid according to claim 1, wherein the fixed part is a side edge of a base plate provided under a futon or a mattress, or a protruding member provided on a side edge of this base plate. . The body posture change aid according to claim 1, wherein the fixed portion is a protruding piece formed on a side edge of a futon or a mattress. 7. The fixing member has a plurality of laminated hook-and-loop fasteners, and the hook-and-loop fasteners are connected at a substantially central portion. body posture change aid. 8. The gripping portion is a ball-shaped member having a through hole, and a string member is inserted through the through hole. body posture change aid. The body posture change aid according to claim 1, wherein the fixing member is provided with a locking mechanism that maintains a state fixed to the fixed part. A body support aid that assists in supporting the user's body, such as getting up from a sitting position, assisting when walking, and maintaining a standing position,
The device includes a fixing member fixed to the fixed part, a string member connected to the fixing member, and a grip part provided at the tip of the string member, and the string member is attached to the grip part by the user. A body support aid characterized by being set to a length that can be reached by reaching out. 11. The body support aid according to claim 10, wherein the fixing member is provided with a locking mechanism that maintains a state fixed to the fixed part.