JP4755286B2 - Acupressure thumb assist device - Google Patents

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  The present invention relates to a thumb assist device for acupressure, and more specifically, it is worn on the thumb when performing massage or acupressure, and prevents the thumb from being over-extended or abducted by pressurization. The present invention also relates to a thumb assist device for acupressure that can prevent pain and joint damage caused by muscle relaxation in advance and can perform massage and acupressure for a long period of time.

  In recent years, with increasing interest in health, many people adjust muscles, joints, and internal modulations to increase their function and calm nerve excitement as a type of medical adjuvant therapy, massage. ) Or by pressing a certain part of the surface of the body with the thumb or palm, etc., to correct the modulation of the living body, or to improve the health or treat the disease. Has undergone the treatment.

  Such Satsuma is effective in insomnia, headache, high blood pressure, blood and body fluid circulatory disorder, physical abnormalities of muscles and joints, various neuralgias and sympathetic disorders, and recovery of functional disorders such as digestive and urinary organs. It is known that acupressure activates skin function, promotes blood circulation, softens muscle tissue, corrects skeleton and regulates endocrine, and is effective in normalizing internal organs Are known.

  As described above, in recent years, a large number of people undergo treatment for the purpose of health and treatment. In this case, the thumb is excellent in the function of sensing the affected area with excellent sensation, and it is easy to adjust the pressure intensity appropriately and can maximize the therapeutic effect, so when performing massage and acupressure throughout the body, It plays an important role as the basis of the treatment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the above-mentioned massage and finger pressure pressurize the affected area using the thumb. At this time, the force to press the thumb is usually finger pressure with three kinds of force of 2 kg (light pressure), 4 kg (medium pressure), and 6 kg (strong pressure).

  However, when performing in this way, especially when operating with a strong pressure of 6 kg, the thumb is in a state of hyper-extension and hyper-abduction, and the first section 10 and the second section of the thumb. There was a problem that pain was caused by applying a load on the muscles and ligaments of the first joint 40 and the second joint 50 of the thumb together with the sections 20 and 30.

  In general, when performing massage or acupressure, the angle at which the first joint of the thumb spreads (hereinafter referred to as the extension angle) is maintained at 0 °, and the extension angle at the second joint of the thumb is maintained at 10 °. become. In this case, pain or pain is induced in the joint and muscle of the thumb when it is spread or refracted at an angle larger than the above angle, that is, when it becomes hyperextended.

  In addition, there is a problem that the second joint of the thumb is excessively abducted and muscles and ligaments are damaged.

  In addition, if the state of overextension or overabduction persists for a long time as described above, there has been a problem that the joint and ligament of the thumb are damaged, and further treatment cannot be performed.

  On the other hand, when the joints, muscles, and ligaments of the thumb are damaged as described above, an auxiliary device is worn on the thumb during physical treatment in an organization such as a hospital. The conventional thumb assist device as described above has a problem of being used only for treatment because it has no function outside the function of fixing the joint so that the joint cannot be moved to protect the thumb.

  In particular, in recent years, when performing massage and acupressure as described above, the thumb that is worn on the thumb and pressurizes with a strong force becomes over-extended or abducted, and the joint, muscle or ligament of the thumb is damaged. In fact, there is an urgent need for an auxiliary device that can prevent this from happening in advance and can perform massage and acupressure for a long period of time.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention is worn on the thumb during the massage or shiatsu treatment, and prevents the thumb from being overextended or over-absorbed by pressurization, It is an object of the present invention to provide an acupressure thumb assisting device that can prevent pain and joint damage caused by relaxation of joints and muscles in advance and can perform massage and acupressure for a long period of time.

  In addition, the present invention prevents occupational diseases by preventing pain and damage to the joints, muscles, and ligaments of the thumb of a person who is engaged in the field of Satsuma and Shiatsu and who is performing Satsuma and Shiatsu for a long period of time. There is another object to providing a thumb assist device for shiatsu that can be used.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a thumb assist device for acupressure that has a simple structure and can improve productivity.

  The present invention relates to a thumb assist device that is worn on the thumb and prevents the joint of the thumb from being overextended or abducted during a massage or acupressure.

  The size of the inner circumference can be adjusted according to the thickness of the second section 720 of the thumb inserted into the lower part, with the inner circumferential surface bent in a semicircular shape so as to support the upper part of the second section 720 of the thumb. A first support plate 100 provided with a tool 110;

  The first support plate 100 and the first support plate 100 are bent downward at a predetermined angle from the front end and protrude forward, and the inner peripheral surface is formed in a semicircular shape so as to support the upper portion of the first section 710 of the thumb, A second support plate 200 having a number of fixing holes 210 formed in the center;

  The first support plate 100 and the first support plate 100 are bent downward at a predetermined angle from the rear end portion and protrude rearward, and the inner peripheral surface is formed in a semicircle so as to support the upper portion of the third section 730 of the thumb. A third support plate 300 having a bent portion 310 bent upward at the rear end portion;

  A fixing protrusion 420 coupled to a fixing hole 210 formed at the center of the second support plate 200 is formed at the center upper portion of the body 410 formed in a semicircular shape so as to be in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the second support plate 200. A claw support plate 400 that protrudes upward so that the force applied to the claw of the first section 710 of the thumb is evenly distributed;

  A first anti-bending protrusion 500 for preventing the second supporting plate 200 from being bent upward from the first supporting plate 100, with a plurality of protruding upwards at regular intervals on the upper portion of the second supporting plate 200;

  A plurality of second anti-bending protrusions 600 projecting upward from the first support plate 100 to prevent the third support plate 300 from being bent upward from the first support plate 100; Comprising.

  The size adjuster 110 of the first support plate 100 includes a coupling hole 111 provided on one side of the first support plate 100, as shown in FIG.

  A tightening band 112 that protrudes integrally with the first support plate 100 on the other lower side of the first support plate 100 and has a transfer hole 112a formed in the center;

  A fixing main body 113 having one side opened to the outside, and coupling protrusions 113a that are coupled and fixed to the coupling hole 111 projecting on both sides;

  A rotating bolt 114 housed in the fixed body 113 and having a transfer protrusion 114a spirally provided on the outer peripheral surface thereof and coupled to the transfer hole 112a of the tightening band 112;

  A rotating handle 115 provided on the rotating bolt 114 and configured to rotate the rotating bolt 114.

  In addition, the second support plate 200 includes a cutting portion 220 that can be cut at the tip portion according to the length of the wearer's thumb, and the third support plate 300 includes, as shown in FIG.

  A band holder 320 that protrudes upward through the inside at the center upper part;

  The third support plate 300 is inserted into the band holder 320, both ends surround the palm and back of the hand, and fixed with Velcro tape 331, so that the third support plate 300 is in close contact with the upper portion of the third section 730 of the thumb. And a fixing band 330 for fixing to maintain the above.

  The thumb assist device for acupressure of the present invention configured as described above is worn on the thumb during the massage or the acupressure treatment to pressurize with the thumb. By preventing this, it is possible to prevent in advance pain and joint damage caused by relaxation of joints and muscles, and to perform massage and acupressure for a long period of time.

  The present invention can prevent occupational diseases by preventing pain and damage of the joints, muscles and ligaments of the thumbs of professionals who perform massage and acupressure for a long time in the field of acupuncture and acupressure. effective.

  Moreover, the thumb assist device for acupressure according to the present invention has a simple structure and can improve productivity.

It is an illustration figure which shows the treatment state of the finger pressure by a prior art. FIG. 4 is an exemplary view showing a thumb assist device according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exemplary view showing a side surface of a thumb assist device according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is an exemplary view showing a bottom surface of a thumb assist device according to the present invention. It is an exemplary view showing a disassembled state of the thumb assisting device according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exemplary view showing a cross section taken along line A-A ′ of FIG. 2. FIG. 3 is an exemplary view showing a cross section taken along line B-B ′ of FIG. 2. It is an exemplary view showing a state in which the thumb assisting device according to the present invention is worn on the thumb. It is an exemplary view showing a state in which the thumb assisting device according to the present invention is worn on the thumb. It is an exemplary view showing the inside of a state in which the thumb assisting device according to the present invention is worn on the thumb. It is an illustration showing another embodiment of the thumb assisting device according to the present invention. It is an illustration showing a state worn in another embodiment of the thumb assist device according to the present invention, FIG. 6 is an exemplary view showing still another embodiment of the thumb assisting device according to the present invention.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  First, the first supporting plate 100 of the thumb assisting device is bent in a semicircular inner peripheral surface so as to support the upper portion of the second section 720 of the thumb. A size adjuster capable of adjusting the size of the inner periphery according to the thickness of the second section 720 of the thumb inserted therein is provided at a lower portion of the first support plate. A coupling hole 111 is provided on one side of the support plate 100, and protrudes integrally with the first support plate 100 on the lower side of the other side of the first support plate 100 provided with the coupling hole. A fastening band 112 formed with 112a is provided.

  Further, on one side of the fixing main body 113 that is open to the outside on one side, coupling protrusions 113a that are coupled and fixed to the coupling holes 111 provided on one side of the first support plate are provided on both sides so as to be fixed. A rotating bolt 114 having a transfer protrusion 114a connected to the transfer hole 112a of the tightening band 112 spirally formed on the outer peripheral surface is connected to the inside of the main body.

  At this time, it is preferable that the rotating bolt 114 is coupled so as to rotate without being separated from the fixed body 113.

  A rotating handle 115 is provided on the rotating bolt 114 so that the wearer can hold the rotating bolt 114 with his / her finger and rotate the rotating bolt 114.

  On the other hand, the second support plate 200 is bent downward at a predetermined angle (θ1) integrally with the first support plate 100 from the front end portion of the first support plate 100 and protrudes forward. The inner peripheral surface is formed in a semicircular shape so as to support the upper portion, a number of fixing holes 210 are formed in the center, and the tip of the second support plate has scissors depending on the length of the wearer's thumb. A cutting unit 220 that can be cut with a cutting tool 800 and adjusted in length is provided.

  At this time, the second support plate 200 is preferably bent at an angle (θ1) of about 5 ° to 10 ° downward from the first support plate 100 as shown in FIG.

  The first support plate 100 and the first support plate 100 are bent downward at a predetermined angle (θ2) at the rear end and protrude rearward, and the inner peripheral surface is supported to support the upper portion of the third section 730 of the thumb. The third support plate 300 is formed in a semicircular shape and formed with a bent portion 310 bent upward at the rear end portion. As shown in FIG. 11, a band holder 320 is provided in the upper center portion of the third support plate 300. The band holder 320 projects upward and is inserted into the band holder 320. And a fixing band 330 that fixes the third support plate 300 so as to maintain a close contact state without being separated from the upper portion of the third section 730 of the thumb. .

  At this time, it is preferable that the third support plate 300 be bent at an angle (θ2) of about 10 ° to 20 ° from the first support plate 100 as shown in FIG.

  The second support plate 200 has a fixed projection 420 protruding from the center upper portion of the main body 410 formed in a semicircular shape so as to be in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the second support plate 200. A nail that is fixed to the lower portion of the second support plate 200 so that the force applied to the nail of the thumb is evenly dispersed by being coupled to the fixing hole 210 formed at the center so as to perform massage and finger pressure. A support plate 400 is provided.

  At this time, the claw support plate 400 is preferably made of a material such as plastic having elasticity so that the force is evenly distributed to the claw.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the second support plate 200 is protruded upward at regular intervals, and the second support plate 200 is bent upward from the first support plate 100. The first support plate 100 is provided with a plurality of first bend prevention protrusions 500 and protrudes upward at a predetermined interval on the third support plate 300 so that the third support plate 300 faces upward. A number of second anti-bending protrusions 600 that prevent bending are provided.

  The thumb assisting device of the present invention as described above is first worn on the thumb of the practitioner when performing massage or acupressure. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 8, 9, and 10, the thumb is inserted and worn in the center of the tightening band 112 of the size adjusting tool 110 provided at the lower part of the first support plate 100.

  If the thumb is inserted into the center of the tightening band 112 of the first support plate 100 as described above, the first support plate 10 is positioned above the second section 720 of the thumb, and the second support plate 200 is the first thumb plate. The third support plate 300 is located above the third section 730 of the thumb.

  Then, after inserting the thumb into the center of the fastening band 112 of the size adjuster 110 of the first support plate 100 as described above, the wearer rotates the rotary handle 115 of the size adjuster 110.

  As described above, the coupling protrusion 113a provided on one side of the coupling hole 111 provided on one side of the first support plate 100 is housed in the fixed main body 113 that is coupled and fixed and rotated. A rotary handle 115 provided on the upper portion of the rotary bolt 114 is rotated in one direction.

  If the wearer rotates the rotary handle 115 of the size adjuster 110 as described above, the wearer is coupled to the lower portion of the rotary handle 115 and is inserted into the coupling hole 111 provided on one side of the first support plate 100. The rotating bolt 114 housed in the fixed main body 113 that is fixedly coupled with the protruding coupling protrusion 113a is rotated, and the transfer protrusion that is spirally projected on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating bolt 114. 114 a is rotated simultaneously with the rotating bolt 114.

  Then, as the transfer protrusion 114a of the rotating bolt 114 rotates as described above, the first support plate 100 projects integrally with the first support plate 100 at the lower side of the first support plate 100, and the transfer hole 112a is formed at the center. Then, one end is inserted between the first support plate 100 and the fixed body 113, and one side of the fastening band 112 in which the transfer protrusion 114a of the rotating bolt 114 is coupled to the transfer hole 112a is transferred upward.

  At this time, the transfer hole 112a provided in the center of the tightening band 112 of the size adjuster 110 is connected to the transfer protrusion 114a spirally provided on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating bolt 115 so as to be transferred vertically. It is preferable that one side is formed obliquely upward.

  Even if the operator's hand and fingers can move freely by tightening the second section 720 of the wearer's thumb while one side of the tightening band 112 is transferred upward by the rotating bolt 114 of the size adjuster 110 as described above. The auxiliary device is fixed so as not to come out of the thumb.

  Then, after wearing an auxiliary instrument on the thumb as described above, the lower part of the first section 710 of the thumb is brought into close contact with the affected part of the patient, and pressure is applied from above to perform massage or acupressure.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the second support plate 200 supports the upper portion of the first section 710 of the thumb and the third section of the thumb as shown in FIG. The upper part of 730 is supported by the third support plate 300, and the lower part of the second section 720 of the thumb is supported by the fastening band 112 of the size adjuster 110 on the opposite side of the first section 710 and the third section 730 of the thumb. The thumb joint and muscle are prevented from overextension by the three point pressure principle in which two pressures and one pressure on the opposite side act. That is, the second support plate 200 of the thumb assist device prevents overextension beyond 0 ° which is the maximum extension angle of the first joint 740 between the first section 710 and the second section 720 of the thumb, The third support plate 300 can prevent the second joint 750 between the second section 720 and the third section 730 of the thumb from over-extending to a maximum extension angle of 10 ° or more.

  That is, in the case of agitation or acupressure, a plurality of first bending prevention protrusions 500 protruding upward at a predetermined interval on the second support plate 200 are bent upward from the first support plate 100 by the applied pressure. The angle (θ1) of the support plate 200 is prevented from being bent to 0 ° or less which is flush with the first support plate 100. In other words, the second support plate 200 is moved from the first support plate 100 to the second support plate 200. When bent upward by the applied pressure, a large number of first bending prevention protrusions 500 protruding above the second support plate 200 are brought into close contact with each other, so that the first support plate 100 is flush with 0 °. The first joint 740 of the thumb is prevented from over-extension by preventing the first section 710 and the second section 720 of the thumb from being bent upwards to a maximum extension angle of 0 ° or more. Will prevent.

  On the other hand, a plurality of second bend prevention protrusions 600 provided on the upper portion of the third support plate 300 at regular intervals have the same structure and action as the first bend prevention protrusions 500 and are supported from the first support plate 100 to the third support. The plate 300 is prevented from being bent to an angle (θ2) of 10 ° or less, and the second section 720 and the third section 730 of the thumb are prevented from being bent to a maximum extension angle of 10 ° or more. Thus, it is possible to prevent the second section 720 of the thumb from overextending and the second joint 750 of the thumb from overextending.

  And when pressurizing the affected part of the patient, the upper part of the first section 710 of the thumb supported by the second support plate 200 of the auxiliary instrument, that is, the force applied to the nail, as shown in FIGS. A claw support plate 400 in which a plurality of fixing protrusions 420 protruding from the center upper portion of the main body 410 are coupled to a plurality of fixing holes 210 provided in the center of the second support plate 200 and fixed to the entire upper portion of the claw. And since the front-end | tip part of the 2nd support plate 200 closely_contact | adheres only to a part of front-end | tip of a nail | claw, it can prevent that force concentrates on one point of a nail | claw and a pain is induced.

  In addition, since the bent portion 310 is provided at the rear end portion of the third support plate 300, the edge portion of the third support plate 300 is in close contact with the wrist to pressurize and damage the skin or induce pain. Can be prevented.

  On the other hand, after the auxiliary device is worn on the thumb as described above, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the fixed band 330 inserted into the band holder 320 protruding from the center upper portion of the third support plate 300. By fixing the both ends of the fixing band 330 using the Velcro tape 331 provided at both ends of the fixing band 330 that extends to the back of the hand and the other end to the palm of the hand, the third support plate 300 of the auxiliary instrument is While maintaining a close contact state without being separated from the upper part of the third section 730, a stable wearing state can be maintained even if the hand is moved or moved, and the third section 730 of the thumb is at the maximum abduction angle. It is possible to prevent over-abduction at a certain 90 ° or more.

  When the massage or acupressure is completed, the practitioner rotates the rotating handle 115 of the size adjusting tool 110 provided on one side of the first support plate 100 of the auxiliary device in the opposite direction to the wearing direction, and then fixes one side of the tightening band 112. , And the thumb assist device is easily separated from the thumb.

  Such a thumb assist device of the present invention protects the joint by preventing the thumb from over-extension or over-abduction, prevents muscle relaxation and damage, and is used for long-term massage without pain. Acupressure can be performed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, when the wearer's thumb length or nail length is shorter than the length of the second support plate 200, the thumb assisting device of the present invention is cut with a cutting device 800 such as scissors. According to the length or the length of the nail, the cutting part 220 formed at the tip part of the second support plate 200 can be cut and carried out.

  At this time, when the cutting tool 800 cuts the cutting part 220 of the second support plate 200 as described above, the tip of the claw support plate 400 fixed to the lower part of the second support plate 200 may be cut together. preferable.

  On the other hand, although not shown in the drawings, in the practice of the present invention, a nonwoven fabric is provided on the lower surfaces of the first support plate 100 and the third support plate 300 of the thumb assisting device so that contact with the skin is easy and stable as necessary. It can be carried out by attaching a woven fabric or the like.

  The velcro tape 331 provided at both ends of the fixed band 330 of the third support plate 300 is not limited to the velcro tape 331, and can be fixed in various ways by which both ends of the fixed band can be detachably attached to each other. Can be implemented.

Claims (6)

A thumb assist device that is worn on the thumb and prevents the thumb joint from over-extending or over-extending during a massage or acupressure.
The size of the inner circumference can be adjusted according to the thickness of the second section 720 of the thumb inserted into the lower part, with the inner circumferential surface bent in a semicircular shape so as to support the upper part of the second section 720 of the thumb. A first support plate 100 provided with a tool 110;
The first support plate 100 and the first support plate 100 are bent downward at a predetermined angle from the front end and protrude forward, and the inner peripheral surface is formed in a semicircular shape so as to support the upper portion of the first section 710 of the thumb, A second support plate 200 having a number of fixing holes 210 formed in the center;
The first support plate 100 and the first support plate 100 are bent downward at a predetermined angle from the rear end and protrude rearward. A third support plate 300 having a bent portion 310 bent upward at the rear end portion;
A fixing protrusion 420 coupled to a fixing hole 210 formed at the center of the second support plate 200 is formed at the center upper portion of the body 410 formed in a semicircular shape so as to be in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the second support plate 200. A claw support plate 400 that protrudes upward so that the force applied to the claw of the first section 710 of the thumb is evenly distributed;
A first anti-bending protrusion 500 for preventing the second supporting plate 200 from being bent upward from the first supporting plate 100, with a plurality of protruding upwards at regular intervals on the upper portion of the second supporting plate 200;
A plurality of second anti-bending protrusions 600 projecting upward from the first support plate 100 to prevent the third support plate 300 from being bent upward from the first support plate 100; A thumb assist device for shiatsu, comprising: The size adjuster 110 of the first support plate 100 includes:
A coupling hole 111 provided on one side of the first support plate 100;
A tightening band 112 that protrudes integrally with the first support plate 100 on the other lower side of the first support plate 100 and has a transfer hole 112a formed in the center;
A fixing main body 113 having one side opened to the outside, and coupling protrusions 113a that are coupled and fixed to the coupling hole 111 projecting on both sides;
A rotating bolt 114 housed in the fixed body 113 and having a transfer protrusion 114a spirally provided on the outer peripheral surface thereof and coupled to the transfer hole 112a of the tightening band 112;
The thumb assisting device for acupressure according to claim 1, further comprising: a rotary handle (115) provided on an upper portion of the rotating bolt (114) for rotating the rotating bolt (114).   The thumb support device for shiatsu according to claim 1, wherein the second support plate (200) includes a cutting part (220) that can be cut according to a length of a wearer's thumb at a tip part. The third support plate 300 includes:
A band holder 320 that protrudes upward through the inside at the center upper part;
The third support plate 300 is inserted into the band holder 320, both ends surround the palm and back of the hand, and fixed with Velcro tape 331, so that the third support plate 300 is in close contact with the upper portion of the third section 730 of the thumb. The thumb assisting device for acupressure according to claim 1, further comprising a fixing band 330 that fixes the head so as to maintain the pressure.   The thumb assisting device for acupressure according to claim 1, wherein an angle (θ1) of the second support plate 200 bent downward from the first support plate 100 is 5 ° to 10 °.   The thumb assist device for acupressure according to claim 1, wherein an angle (θ2) of the third support plate 300 bent downward from the first support plate 100 is 10 ° to 20 °.

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