JPH05177979A - Auxiliary tool for holding writing tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To alleviate fatigue of hand and arm and prevent occurrence of stiffness in the shoulder and induration in the finger by mounting a first ring on an axis of a writing tool, keeping an annular part of a holder on the upper side of the ring in an idly engaged state, and transferring a writing pressure given to a member to be grasped of the holder by a palm to the axis of the writing tool through the annular part and the first ring. CONSTITUTION:A first ring 2 having an inner diameter which can be engaged fast with a writing tool 1 and a peripheral shape larger than a cross section of the writing tool 1, which can be fixed at an optional position of the tool 1, is provided. An annular part 4 which can be engaged with the writing tool 1 idly and has an inner diameter slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the ring 2 and a member 6 which can be grasped by a palm relating to the annular part 4 are provided on a holder 3. The holder 3 is made to be able to idly engage with the writing tool 1 at a position higher than the ring 2. That is, a writing pressure to be applied in the direction of the axis of the writing tool is applied mainly by the palm. The role for writing letters is given to the thumb, the forefinger, and the middle finger, released from the role for keeping the writing tool stable. Thus, fatigue of hand and arm is alleviated.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is applied to a general writing instrument such as a sharp pencil or a ball pen. By applying an appropriate writing pressure to these writing instruments, the writing instruments can be used. The present invention relates to a holding aid for a writing instrument that reduces the fatigue of the hand, arm, and shoulder that occurs and improves the stable holding property of the writing instrument.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional device for holding a writing implement is provided with a groove by forming a groove in a part of the writing implement which is sandwiched by fingers, for example, thumb, index finger and middle finger, or by using rubber or the like as a material for this portion. There were some designed for retention. Further, there is also one in which a band of rubber or the like different from the writing instrument is prepared and is inserted into the portion to improve the holding property. However, these writing instruments are basically held by three thumbs, an index finger, and a middle finger. Therefore, the writing pressure is applied to the writing instruments via these three fingers. Was limited to. On the other hand, there has been nothing based on the idea of improving the stable holding property of the writing instrument by means provided separately from the writing instrument as in the present invention.

[0003]

According to the conventional holding manner of a writing instrument which relies only on three fingers, a writing work requiring particularly high writing pressure, for example, a trace for drawing, drawing, etc., a carbon paper. It is not easy to do work such as copying. That is, in these writing operations, it is necessary to firmly hold the writing tool in order to apply a high writing pressure, which makes the hands and arms tired easily, and causes problems such as stiff shoulders and pendulums. Even for writing work that does not require a high writing pressure, the same problems as described above occur for a long time or a large amount of writing work. It is considered that these problems are caused by holding and moving the writing tool while relying on only three fingers to apply the writing pressure to the writing tool. The present invention has been proposed to solve these problems.

[0004]

According to the present invention, there is provided a writing aid holding aid including the following elements to be used in combination with the writing implement 1. Here, the respective elements are: a first ring 2 having an inner diameter that can be tightly fitted to the writing instrument 1 and an outer peripheral shape that is larger than the cross section of the writing instrument 1, and that can be fixed at any position of the writing instrument 1, and The writing tool 1 includes a ring-shaped portion 4 that is loosely fit and has an inner diameter smaller than the outer peripheral shape of the first ring 2, and members 6 and 10 associated with the ring-shaped portion 4 that can be grasped by the palm, The holding body 3 can be loosely fitted to the writing instrument 1 at a position above the ring 2.

In the above-mentioned holding aid for a writing instrument, a substantially spherical upper surface which is capable of sliding contact with the annular portion 4 is provided at a position between the first ring 2 and the annular portion 4 of the writing instrument 1. It is preferable that the second ring 5 having an inner diameter capable of being loosely fitted to the writing instrument 1 is loosely fitted.

Further, in order to prevent the annular portion 4 from coming off from the writing instrument 1, a third ring 8 having an outer shape substantially similar to that of the first ring 2 is provided on the writing instrument 1 above the annular portion 4. It is preferable to tightly fit the writing instrument 1 at the position.

These first ring 2 and third ring 8 are
For example, it is preferably made of an elastic material such as rubber and does not easily come off from the writing instrument. Further, the member 6 of the holding body 3 which can be grasped by the palm is a plate-shaped member to be grasped which is integrated with the annular portion 4, and is a curved surface shape suitable for receiving the pressure of the palm along the inner shape of the palm in the grasping posture. It is preferably one.

In this case, the tip end portion 7 of the plate-shaped member 6 to be grasped may be formed to be curved so as to wrap around the little finger side of the palm. Alternatively, a band-shaped member 9 that connects the distal end portion 7 and the vicinity of the annular portion 4, for example, a piece of cloth having a rubber band or a surface fastener is attached, and it can be wrapped around the outside of the palm to surround the palm. May be set.

Instead of the plate-like member, it is also preferable that the member 10 of the holding body 3 which can be grasped by the palm is a grasped lump member which is integral with or detachable from the annular portion 4. In this case, it is preferable that the grasped lump member 10 is formed into an easily graspable shape having a surface state along the inner side of the palm and capable of engaging with extra fingers, for example, the ring finger and the little finger.

In addition to the annular portion 4, the grasped lump member 10 may be provided with guide rings 11 and 12 sharing substantially the same through wire. Further, when the grasped lump member 10 is detachable from the annular portion 4, the attachment / detachment is performed by embedding the recess 13 provided in the grasped lump member 10 and the relay member 14 attached to the annular portion 4. It is preferable that it is provided by fitting.

The surface of the grasped block member 10 is
It is also preferable that the inner surface of the palm is shaped to have an uneven surface for acupoint stimulation.

Further, an appropriate cavity 15 may be provided inside the grasped lump member 10, and a spare core of a sharp pencil and / or an eraser 16 may be stored therein.

[0013]

In accordance with the present invention, the writing instrument 1 is first provided with the first ring 2.
Is attached to the writing instrument 1 at a position where writing is most convenient, which is appropriately selected according to the size of the palm of the user. The first ring 2
Is made of an elastic material such as rubber, and has an inner diameter that can be tightly fitted to the writing instrument 1 and an outer peripheral shape that is larger than the cross section of the writing instrument 1, so that it does not easily come off from the writing instrument 1. Therefore, the force in the axial direction of the writing instrument necessary for applying the writing pressure from the holder 3 mounted on the upper side can be transmitted to the tip of the writing instrument.

Next, the holder 3 is mounted on the upper side of the first ring 2. Since the annular portion 4 of the holding body 3 has an inner diameter that allows the writing instrument 1 to be loosely fitted, the annular portion 4 and the members 6 and 10 extending from the annular portion 4 which can be grasped by the palm are limited, but the writing instrument 1 is limited. Free movement is allowed for the so-called so-called swing. The relative angle of the base of the holder 3 with respect to the writing instrument 1 can be changed in the range of about 45 to 120 degrees depending on the conditions such as the palm of the user. In this way, the writing pressure is mainly applied by the palm, and the three fingers of the thumb, the index finger, and the middle finger sandwich the portion near the tip of the writing instrument and move it to play a role of drawing letters and figures.
It is released from the role of maintaining stability. (See FIGS. 1A, B and 5)

If necessary, the second ring 5 is interposed between the first ring 2 and the ring portion 4. The second ring 5 has a substantially spherical upper surface capable of sliding contact with the annular portion 4 and an inner diameter capable of being loosely fitted in the writing instrument 1, so that the holder 3 can be freely moved with respect to the writing instrument 1. To do. (Fig. 4
reference)

Further, if necessary, the third ring 8 is attached to the upper side of the annular portion 4. The third ring 8 is for preventing the holding body 3 from coming off the writing instrument 1, and the mounting position thereof is determined by the free movement of the holding body 3 with respect to the writing instrument 1 and the relative angle. .. (See FIGS. 1A, B, 5 and 7)

When the member which can be held by the palm of the holding body 3 is the grasped lump member 10 which is integral with or detachable from the annular portion 4, instead of the plate-like member, the grasped lump member 10 is A further stable holding state can be obtained because it is formed along the inner side of the palm and has an easily grasped surface state that can be engaged with the extra fingers, such as the ring finger and the little finger. Further, in addition to the annular portion 4 of the grasped block member 10, a guide ring 11 sharing substantially the same penetrating wire as the annular portion 4.
In the case where or 12 is provided, an excessively large movement of the grasped block member 1 with respect to the writing instrument can be restricted. (See FIGS. 5, 6 and 7)

Further, when the grasped lump member 10 is detachable from the annular portion 4, it is convenient to detach it from the writing instrument 1 when carrying it. (See FIG. 6B)

[0019]

【Example】

1. When the plate-shaped member 6 to be grasped is used as the graspable member of the holding body 3: This is suitable when writing more characters than lines or figures. The reason is that the degree of freedom of movement of the tip of the writing instrument can be as large as when the grasped block member 10 is used without the guide ring 11. As shown in FIG. 4, the inner diameter of the annular portion 4 is larger than the outer diameter of the writing instrument 1, and the writing instrument 1 is allowed to move vertically and horizontally around the annular portion 4. When writing a lot of letters, it is necessary to move the writing instrument tip frequently and finely.
Therefore, it is suitable for such writing work. (Fig. 1
(See A, B, and FIG. 4)

The specific modes of use or procedures in this case are listed below: 1.1. First, attach the first ring 2 to the writing instrument 1, the thumb of the user,
Temporarily wear it at a position 2 to 3 cm above the part sandwiched by the three fingers of the index finger and middle finger. 1-2. The top of the writing instrument 1 is inserted upward from below the annular portion 4. 1.3. The grasped plate-like member 6 of the holder 3 is applied to the inside of the palm, and if necessary, the rubber band 9 shown in FIG. 3A or the cloth piece 9 having the surface fastener shown in FIG. 3B is wrapped around the palm to surround it. To install. If the tip end 7 of the plate-shaped member 6 to be grasped is curved so as to wrap around the little finger side of the palm, and is shaped like a clip as shown in FIG. 3B, the palm is sandwiched at this portion. (Fig. 3
Refer to) 1.4. With the annular portion 4 in contact with the first ring 2, the position of the first ring 2 is shifted to adjust the position to the most easy writing position. 1/5. The third ring 8 is attached to the upper part of the annular portion 4 when it is not necessary to place the writing instrument 1 often, or when the writing work is performed for a long time. (See FIGS. 1A and 1B) 1.6. The part of the holding body 3 that contacts the inside of the palm of the gripped plate-shaped member 6 is made of a non-slip material such as rubber, or is covered with the material. It is preferable to use or coat a slippery material such as polytetrafluoroethylene. 1 ・ 7. Further, not only in this example but also in the following cases, it can be generally said that between the first ring 2 and the ring-shaped portion 4, a substantially spherical shape capable of sliding contact with the ring-shaped portion 4 is formed. By interposing a second ring 5 having an upper surface of the holder and an inner diameter capable of being loosely fitted in the writing instrument 1, it is possible to facilitate the free movement of the holding body 3 with respect to the writing instrument 1, as shown in FIG. .. (See Figure 4)

2. When the grasped lump member 10 is used as the graspable portion of the holding body 3 without the guide rings 11 and 12, this is similar to the case of using the plate member 6 when writing more characters than lines or figures. Suitable for The difference from the above 1 is that the grasping feeling is slightly different and that the right hand (working hand) immediately becomes free by placing the grasped block member 10 away from the palm. Further, as described above, the grasping state is more stable because the grasping is performed by the ring finger and the little finger. (See FIGS. 5 and 7A)

3. When the grasped block member 10 is used together with the guide ring 11: This is suitable for writing characters and also for writing lines and figures. Normally when a person writes letters, move the writing instrument tip vertically with only your fingertips, and horizontally
Often the entire hand is moved around the wrist. Since the guide ring 11 has a substantially oval shape, when it is used together, the movement of the writing instrument gives the writing instrument 1 only the degree of freedom in the vertical direction with the annular portion 4 as a fulcrum, and the movement in the lateral direction. Is restricted by the engagement between the writing instrument 1 and the guide ring 11. Therefore, writing lines and figures and writing characters is suitable for work such as drawing and tracing of drawings. A specific usage mode in this case is shown in FIG. 7B. (Figs. 5 and 7
(See B)

4. When the grasped lump member 10 is used together with the guide ring 12, this deprives the writing instrument 1 of the freedom of the swinging motion of the tip of the writing instrument centering on the annular portion 4, and fixes the writing instrument 1 and the grasped lump member 10 to each other. This is a combination suitable for the case where a particularly high writing pressure is required by combining them physically. The specific usage mode in this case is shown in FIG.
Shown in.

Further, in common with the above-mentioned three examples, a concave portion 13 is provided in the lump-shaped grasped lump member 10, and a relay piece 14 attached to the annular portion 4 is embedded and fitted in the recess portion 13 to connect them. It can also be detachable. A specific usage mode in this case is shown in FIG. 6B. It is also possible to provide a further cavity 15 which serves as a spare lead for the sharp pencil and / or a storage location for the eraser 16. A specific usage mode in this case is shown in FIG. 6C. (Figs. 5 and 6
(See B, C and FIG. 7C)

[0025]

According to the present invention, the first ring 2 has the holder 3 mounted on the upper side thereof loosely fitted to the most convenient position of the writing instrument 1 which is appropriately selected according to the size of the palm of the user. In this state, the force in the axial direction of the writing tool, which is required by the holding body 3 for applying the writing pressure, can be transmitted to the tip of the writing tool. Further, the annular portion 4 of the holding body 3 and the members 6 and 10 extending from the annular portion 4 which can be grasped by the palm are allowed to freely move with respect to the writing instrument 1 while being restricted, and so-called swinging is possible. In this way, the writing pressure is mainly applied by the palm, and the thumb, the index finger, and the middle finger are sandwiched between the three parts near the tip of the writing instrument, and they are moved to play a role of drawing characters and figures. Release the role of holding writing instruments in a stable manner. Therefore, as compared with the conventional writing work in which these three fingers play a role of applying writing pressure, a writing work requiring particularly high writing pressure, for example, a trace or a carbon for drawing, drawing, etc. It is possible to reduce the degree of fatigue of hands and arms even when performing work such as copying on paper or for a long time or a large amount of writing work. It can also be expected to prevent stiff shoulders and is effective in preventing the occurrence of pendulum.

Further, the grasped block member 10 of the holder 3 is held.
When the surface of the is molded into an uneven surface, the convex portion can be used for acupoint stimulation on the inside of the palm, which is effective in maintaining health. Furthermore, when an appropriate cavity 15 is provided inside the mass to be grasped, it is convenient because the spare lead of the sharp pencil and / or the eraser 16 can be stored therein. It is possible to diversify the function by embedding a magnet or the like in the convex portion for acupoint stimulation.

In addition, a standard writing instrument, which is generally standard at present, has a certain length (15
(around cm) was required, but the present invention also eliminates this need. Therefore, the total length of the writing instrument can be shortened,
When pressing the top required to feed the sharp pencil,
This is convenient for speeding up writing work without having to change writing tools one by one.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1A is a schematic perspective view showing a writing work performed by mounting a holding aid of one embodiment of the present invention on a writing implement. B: A perspective view of the writing instrument and the holding aid shown by removing the palm from A.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing two examples of a holding body of the holding aid shown in FIG.

3A, 3B and 3C are schematic perspective views showing the relationship between the holding body of the holding aid shown in FIG. 1 and the palm of three examples.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a relative positional relationship between the holding aid and the writing instrument shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing a writing operation performed by attaching a holding aid of another embodiment of the present invention to a writing instrument.

6A, 6B, and 6C are schematic perspective views showing three examples of the holding body of the holding aid shown in FIG.

7A, 7B and 7C are schematic diagrams showing the relative positional relationship between the holding aid and the writing instrument shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Writing instrument 2 1st ring 3 Holding body 4 Ring part 5 2nd ring 6 Grip plate-like member 7 Tip part of member 6 8 3rd ring 9 Band-shaped member 10 Grasped lump member 11 Guide ring 12 Guide ring 13 Recess 14 Relay member 15 Cavity 16 Eraser

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] March 4, 1992

[Procedure Amendment 1]

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[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional device for holding a writing implement is provided with a groove by forming a groove in a part of the writing implement which is sandwiched by fingers, for example, thumb, index finger and middle finger, or by using rubber or the like as a material for this portion. Some were designed to be retained. In addition, there is also one in which a band of rubber or the like different from the writing instrument is prepared and is inserted into the portion to improve its holding property. However, these writing instruments are basically held by three fingers, the thumb, the index finger, and the middle finger. Therefore, the writing pressure applied to the writing instrument is limited to those through these three fingers. It was being done. On the other hand, there has been nothing based on the idea of improving the stable holding property of the writing instrument by means provided separately from the writing instrument as in the present invention .

[Procedure Amendment 2]

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[Correction target item name] 0028

[Correction method] Added

[Correction content]

The description is based on the effect of the writing pressure application of the present invention.
Although the suitability is described in detail, it is not necessary to apply writing pressure.
The case where the writing instrument still does not hold enough with the fingers of the book, such as hair
Be familiar with writing instruments such as brushes, fountain pens and felt pens.
If not used, it is necessary to maintain the posture of the writing instrument
It should be understood that the present invention can be an effective help at any time.
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Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A holding aid for a writing instrument, which is used in combination with the writing instrument 1, including the following elements: an inner diameter capable of being tightly fitted to the writing instrument 1, and an outer peripheral shape larger than a cross section of the writing instrument 1. A first ring 2 that can be fixed at any position of the writing instrument 1, an annular portion 4 that can be loosely fitted to the writing instrument 1, and has an inner diameter that is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the first ring 2, and this annular portion. A holding body 3 which has members 6 and 10 which can be grasped by a palm in association with 4, and which can be loosely fitted to the writing instrument 1 at a position above the first ring 2. 2. Between the first ring 2 and the annular portion 4 of the writing instrument 1 having a substantially spherical upper surface capable of sliding contact with the annular portion 4 and an inner diameter capable of loosely fitting in the writing instrument 1. The holding aid for a writing instrument according to claim 1, including a second ring 5 that can be loosely fitted in the position. 3. The writing tool 1 has a shape substantially similar to that of the first ring 2, and the writing tool 1 is attached to the writing tool 1 at a position above the annular section 4 in order to prevent the annular section 4 from being separated from the writing tool 1. The writing aid retention aid of claim 1 or 2 including a third ring 8 that can be tightly fitted. 4. The holding aid for a writing instrument according to claim 1, wherein the first ring 2 and the third ring 8 are made of an elastic material. 5. A member 6 that can be grasped by the palm of the holding body 3 is a plate-shaped member to be grasped that is integral with the annular portion 4, and is formed into a shape suitable for receiving the pressure of the palm along the inside of the palm. The holding aid for a writing instrument according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4. 6. The holding aid for a writing instrument according to claim 5, wherein the tip end portion 7 of the grasped plate-shaped member 6 is formed so as to be curved so as to wrap around the little finger side of the palm. 7. The distal end portion 7 of the grasped plate-like member 6 is connected to the vicinity of the annular portion 4 and wraps around the outside of the palm,
The writing tool holding aid according to claim 5, wherein a band-shaped member 9 that can surround this is attached. 8. A surface state in which a member 10 of the holding body 3 which can be grasped by the palm is a lump member which is integral with or detachable from the annular portion 4 and which conforms to the inner surface shape of the palm and the inner shape of the little finger and the ring finger. The holding aid for a writing instrument according to claim 1, which is molded into a sheet. 9. The writing instrument holder according to claim 8, wherein the grasped block member 10 is provided with, in addition to the annular portion 4, guide rings 11 and 12 sharing substantially the same penetrating wire as the annular portion 4. Auxiliary equipment. 10. The grasped lump member 10 is attachable to and detachable from the annular portion 4, and the attachment / detachment is provided with a recess 13 provided in the grasped member 10 and a relay member 14 attached to the annular portion 4. The holding aid for a writing instrument according to claim 8 or 9, which is provided by embedded fitting with. 11. The holding aid for a writing instrument according to claim 8, 9 or 10, wherein the surface of the grasped lump member 10 is formed into an uneven surface for acupoint stimulation on the inside of the palm. 12. The holding aid for a writing instrument according to claim 8, wherein a cavity 15 capable of accommodating a spare lead of a sharp pencil and / or an eraser 16 is provided inside the grasped block member 10. ..