JPH09224967A - Supporter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a supporter which can make the amount of atrophy of muscle and bones as small as possible without inhibiting partial bone movements and can support the user during exercise by allowing the joints to move easily. SOLUTION: This supporter has a pressurization means A fitted with abutting members 3a, 3b abutting to portions of the human waist 1, on a locking belt 6 serving as a locking means for locking the human waist 1. Further, in order to direct the abutting members 3a, 3b to the human body and to press the right and left sides alternately against the human body, the supporter has a fulcrum member serving as the fulcrum of seesaw movement, or the pressurization means A, or the locking belt 6.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a supporter for supporting the movement of a joint or the like of a human body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, wrists, elbows, ankles of a human body,
There is a supporter that is wound around a joint such as a knee or a waist to ensure heat retention of the joint or to fix the joint.

[0003]

By the way, the human waist 1
In the lumbar vertebra V, when the spinous process S rotates in the direction R, the vertebral body B moves in the direction L while rotating.

At this time, the left lateral protrusion M1 rotates in the direction R while moving rearward. Also, the right lateral protrusion M2
Rotates in the direction R while moving forward.

This is the normal movement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region, but at the time of abnormalities, the left joint or the right joint is fixed (fixed), and the above normal movement of the vertebrae is interrupted, resulting in movement limitation, pain, etc. Disorder occurs.

An object of the present invention is to provide a supporter that can recover this movement.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a supporter capable of suppressing atrophy of muscles and the like as much as possible without suppressing partial bone movement by combining with a fixing means for fixing a joint part of a human body in a wide range. It is the purpose.

[0008]

In order to achieve this object, contact means for contacting the human body are provided on both sides of the lever member,
The lever means having the contact means is provided with a pressing means for pressing the contact means toward the human body side by side, and the lever member having the contact means is provided with a means serving as a fulcrum of the pressure applied to the left and right sides. The gist is to provide a fixing means for fixing and the lever member.

In such a configuration, the right and left sides can be pressed toward the human body side by the contact means with the fulcrum means as the fulcrum, and the fulcrum means can be more accurately provided by the adhesive means to the fulcrum means and the abutment means.・ Abutment means can be fixed as well as histologically, and by providing a wide range of fixing means, atrophy of muscles etc. can be suppressed as much as possible, and movement of the contacted part is not suppressed The circulation of cerebrospinal fluid and the like is promoted.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, a practical example of a supporter according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, applying to a human waist.

[0011]

[Practical example]

(First practical example) FIG. 1 is a sectional view in which a contact member is applied to a lumbar vertebra.

The supporter 4 having a fixing means for fixing the joint portion in a wide range has a fixing belt 6 as a fixing means for fixing the human waist 1 as shown in FIG. 1, and a fixing belt 6.
An abutting member 3 provided on the abutting member for abutting on a part of the human waist 1
By the a and 3b, the fulcrum member 7a and the fulcrum member 7b are provided as a center with respect to the human body, and the pressurizing means A for pressing the left and right sides by the seesaw phenomenon is provided.

The fixed belt 6 is formed in a belt shape from a material having elasticity or a material having no elasticity. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the fixing belt 6 is wrapped around the human waist 1 to engage the hook-and-loop fasteners 11a and 11b.

The fixed belt 6 at the contact position of the contact members 3a, 3b has a portion 8 of the belt which the contact members 3a, 3b contact so that the contact members 3a, 3b can move easily. Use a material with a high degree of stretch, or
You may cut the part that touches. The contact members 3a and 3b are projected in the figure, but may be of any shape as long as they fit the human body (not illustrated). When the contact members 3a and 3b do not protrude, it is better to change the material of the contact members 3a and 3b from a lever member (not illustrated).

Further, the contact portion of the fixed belt 6 of the fulcrum member 7a is made of a material which is difficult to expand and contract (metal, plastic, etc.) so that the seesaw movement can be performed more easily. The seesaw motion can be made smoother by mounting the fulcrum fixing members 9a and 9b. The fulcrum member 7a may be attached to the fixing belt 6. Alternatively, the fulcrum member 7a may be attached to the fixed belt 6. Fix the fulcrum member 7a to the fixing belt 6
If the fulcrum fixing member 9 is attached to the lever member 10, the fulcrum fixing member 9 may be attached to the lever member 10, or the portion of the lever member 10 in contact with the fulcrum member 7a may be hollowed to facilitate the seesaw motion.

Even if the fulcrum member 7b is not provided, the fulcrum member 7a
Although there is a seesaw phenomenon, there is usually a depression between the spinous process S and the skin because the space between the spinous process S and the erector spinae attachment is small, and the fulcrum member 7b is required to fill the depression. In order to prevent the movement of the lever member 10 more, it is easier to perform the seesaw movement when the fulcrum member 7b is provided. When the fulcrum members 7a and 7b are located at the center of the lever member 10 or at a position close to the center, the seesaw movement can be performed more smoothly.

When the fulcrum fixing member 9b is used, the fulcrum fixing member 9b is used. When the fulcrum fixing member 9b is not used, the fulcrum member 7b is used. The use of such an adhesive means makes the lever member 10 more difficult to shift.

In order to make the seesaw movement smoother, the specific gravity of the fulcrum portion and the contact portion of the lever member 10 is changed.
Alternatively, even if the weight of the fulcrum part and the contact part is changed or the fulcrum part of the lever member 10 can be used as a fulcrum (sphere, cone, quadrangular pyramid, etc.), the action of smoothing the seesaw motion is compounded. You may let me. Although the lever member 10 is rectangular and linear in the front and rear images in the drawing, the lever member 10 may be slightly rounded. When the lever member 10 is slightly rounded, it is better that the size of the arc is 180 ° or less.

The supporter has the belt 6 attached to the pressurizing means A, but it can be supported by the pressurizing means A alone without the belt 6.

When the support is provided only by the pressurizing means A,
Adhesive means such as an adhesive or a double-sided tape is used for the contact members 3a, 3b and the fulcrum member 7b, and when the fulcrum fixing member 9b is provided, the fulcrum member 7a,
Since the fulcrum fixing member 9a is unnecessary, it may be removed.

The contact members 3a and 3b can further promote blood circulation in the affected part by using magnets. Further, the opposite poles of the contact members 3a and 3b may be mounted.

Further, by using different metals (such as aluminum and copper) for the contact members 3a and 3b, an ion difference is generated and blood flow and the like are improved. Further, the same metal may be used.

Alternatively, by making stones such as quartz as the contact members 3a and 3b, the waves of the stones may be used.

Then, the lever member 10 and the contact member 3a,
By using removable means such as fasteners, double-sided tape, etc. between 3b, it is possible to fit each size.

If the long side of the lever member 10 is too long, it is difficult for the seesaw to move. Therefore, it is better that the long side is between 2 and 9 cm.

By providing a plurality of pressurizing means A,
Bring even more effects.

Further, by attaching the pressurizing means A to the underwear, the general public becomes even more familiar.

With the above structure, when the lateral protrusion M2 is not movable, the force of the seesaw phenomenon causes the force of the contact member 3a to move the lever member 10 to the rear of the human body when the horizontal protrusion M1 applies pressure to the rear of the human body. A force is applied to the lateral projection M2 to the front of the human body through the contact member 3b, and the lateral projection M2 can be naturally moved by the pressure thereof.

(Second Embodiment)

FIG. 2 shows a tape 2 without using a fixing belt.
4 is used.

A tape 24 is attached to the rear portion of the lever member 21. The tape 24 serves as a fulcrum, and the contact members 23a, 23b
Enables the seesaw movement around the tape 24.

Further, by using the fulcrum member 27, the seesaw motion can be performed more smoothly. Further, by using the fulcrum fixing member 29, it is possible to prevent an extra pressure from being applied to the human body, though the fulcrum member 27 is used. The fulcrum fixing member 29 is more preferably made of a material such as an agar-like material or a sponge which serves as a cushion. At this time, the fulcrum member 27 may or may not be attached. Further, in the lever member 21, the lever member 2 is provided behind the contact members 23a and 23b.
It can be fixed with tape just like fixing the human body with 1. (Not illustrated.)

The lever member 21 without the tape 24 is used.
When the fulcrum fixing member 29 is used, when the fulcrum fixing member 29 is not used, the fulcrum fixing member 29 is used. Exercise becomes possible. Further, by using an adhesive means such as an adhesive or a double-sided tape for the contact members 23a and 23b, the lever member 21 can be fixed to the human body.

In FIG. 2, the operation of the human body is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment, and therefore its explanation is omitted.

(Third Embodiment) FIG. 3 uses contact members 33a and 33b in which the tip of the lever member 31 is coiled.

The lever member 31 is made of a material such as metal or plastic that can serve as a spring.

Accordingly, when the size of the vertebra V varies from person to person, the space between the contact members 33a and 33b is opened by applying pressure from the belt 6, and the space can be adjusted. By making the lever member 31 a spring, the pressure from the contact members 33a and 33b to the human body is more softly applied. By bending like the fulcrum 37, the seesaw motion can be performed around the fulcrum 37. In this way, a part of the lever member may be deformed so as to become a fulcrum. The shape of the fulcrum may be any shape that serves as a fulcrum, no matter what shape it is deformed. At that time,
It is better to use a fulcrum fixing member (not shown).

When the lever member 31 is made of metal, the lever member 31 can be magnetized to promote blood circulation.

Further, the magnetizing members 32a and 32b can be attached to the vertices of the contact members 33a and 33b. or,
Metal, rubber, plastic, or the like may be attached to the apexes of the contact members 3a, 3b.

Note that, in FIG. 3, the operation is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment and the same human body, so that the description thereof is omitted.

(Fourth Embodiment) FIG. 4 shows a plate spring used as the pressing means 41.

The contact member 4 is attached to the tip of the leaf spring 41 of the lever member.
When the rearward pressure F1 is applied from the contact member 43a by attaching 3a and 43b, the contact member 43 is inserted through the leaf spring 41.
The pressure F2 applied to the human body of b softens. At this time, the size of the arc of the leaf spring 41 of the lever member is preferably 180 ° or less.

In order to adjust the width of the contact members 43a and 43b, a mountable means such as a fastener or a double-sided tape can be used between the leaf spring 41 and the contact members 43a and 43b.

When the fulcrum member 47 is attached to the human body side, it is better to use the fulcrum fixing member 44 to prevent the fulcrum member 47 from exerting an excessive pressure on the human body. still,
It is more preferable that the fulcrum fixing member 44 be made of a material such as agar, sponge, or the like that serves as a cushion. Also, leaf spring 41
May be a thin wire such as a piano wire. In that case,
You may use a piano wire etc. piled up like a leaf spring.

Incidentally, in FIG. 4, the explanation is omitted because it is the same configuration and operation in the same human body as the above embodiment.

(Practical example 5) FIG. 5 is an upper and lower image of the lever member deformed at the upper and lower levels.

Because of the difference in attachment of muscles on the back of the human spine, the spinous process S and the lateral processes M1 and M when viewed from the upper and lower image levels of the human body.
The skin at two levels (Fig. 1) is curved and of different height.

Therefore, by deforming the lever member at the vertical image level, the seesaw motion becomes smoother.

In the pressing means 50A, the lever member 51 is w-shaped, and by changing the thickness of the arc 54, the lever member 51 acts as a spring to press the contact members 53a and 53b. Becomes milder.

Further, by attaching a substance such as sorbosein, sponge or the like, which fits the body, to the portion of the arc 54, the arc 54 can be fitted to various human bodies (not illustrated). In this case, when a body-fitting substance such as sorbosein or sponge is attached to the contact portion, the body-fitting substance can serve as a contact member, so that the contact member need not be used.

In the pressing means 50B, the lever member 51 has a Λ shape, and the fulcrum member 57 and the contact members 53a and 53b have different height levels in FIG.

Incidentally, in FIG. 5, the explanation is omitted because it is the same configuration and the same human body as the above-mentioned embodiment.

(Practical example 6) FIG. 6 shows the lever member 61 deformed at the front and rear image level.

In the lumbar vertebra, since the spine process S and the lateral processes M1 and M2 have different height position levels at the anterior-posterior image level, the lever member G is used.
In the case of a straight line such as, the fulcrum member 67 and the contact members 63a, 6
Since the contact portion 3b is not at the same lumbar vertebra, the seesaw movement cannot be performed efficiently. To make the seesaw movement smoother, it is better to change the height of the fulcrum member 67 and the contact members 63a and 63b. Get better.

Therefore, when the lever member H is V-shaped, the lever member I is U-shaped, or the lever member J is like, the contact portion between the fulcrum member 67 and the contact members 63a and 63b is made. Since it touches the same lumbar spine, the seesaw movement can be made smoother.

If the lever member 61 is deformed at the anterior-posterior image level so long as the contact portions of the fulcrum member 67 and the contact members 63a and 63b contact the same lumbar vertebra (vertebral bone), what kind of shape But good.

Then, by combining the deformation of the lever member at the front-rear image level as in the practical example 5 and the deformation of the lever member at the front-rear image level (not illustrated), the seesaw motion becomes smoother. .

Incidentally, in FIG. 6, the explanation is omitted because it is the same configuration and operation as the same human body as the above embodiment.

(Practical example 7) FIG. 7 shows the lever member 71 deformed at the front-rear image level.

As for the vertebrae, if one vertebra moves in the movement of the human body, the vertebrae above and below the vertebrae or more vertebrae also move or affect the vertebrae.

With respect to the H-shaped lever member T and the X-shaped lever member U, the motion of one vertebra was deformed at the anterior-posterior image level so as to be confined to a plurality of vertebrae by the seesaw motion.

By this deformation, each contact member 73a
The movement of each contact member 73b is continued.

The contact members 73a and 73b of the lever member T are
Are three each, but the number of the contact members may be more or less.

Further, as long as the types of the lever members are the H type and the X type, respectively, but any type that can affect a plurality of vertebrae, any type of the lever member may be used.

Although each fulcrum member 71 is one here, it may be changed to a type capable of having a plurality of fulcrum members (not shown).

Further, in FIG. 7, the contact members 73a and 73b are
Are the same as each other, but the number of left and right contact members may be changed such that the number of contact members 73a is two and the number of contact members 73b is three. At this time, the type of the lever member may be a type suitable for the lever member, for example, a type such as a type.

Incidentally, in FIG. 7, the description is omitted because it is the same configuration and operation as the same human body as the above embodiment.

By the way, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, if a different metal is used for each contact member, the circulation of blood or the like will be improved in the contact part of the human body due to the ion difference. Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the human waist 1 is described as being fixed. However, by forming a size corresponding to that portion, for example, joint parts such as cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, wrists and elbows, ankles, and knees. It can be applied to all. In addition, when a member that can be processed, such as plastic, is used as the lever member, it can be processed into a mold that can be a contact member and a lever fulcrum, and both can be processed into a contact member and a mold that can be a lever fulcrum. Thereby, the production cost of the pressurizing means can be reduced.

The above embodiments may be combined or configured in any way.

[0070]

As described above, in the supporter of the present invention, the fixing means for fixing the joint portion of the human body, the abutting member provided on the fixing means and abutting on a part of the human body, The abutting member is provided with a pressurizing means for pressing the abutting member toward the human body, and the abutting member is provided with a lever member serving as a fulcrum for the left and right mutual pressing. It is possible to suppress muscle and bone atrophy as much as possible without suppressing Moreover, since it is possible to move where there was no movement, the basal metabolism of energy consumed by the human body is increased and it can be used as a substitute for a health device such as a diet. Further, by using an adhesive means such as an adhesive or a tape as a means for fixing the lever member to the human body, it can be supplied at a lower cost.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a main part of an embodiment of a supporter according to the present invention, in which a contact member is applied to a lumbar spine.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a vertical image of a main part of the supporter showing a second practical example of the supporter of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a vertical image of a main part of a supporter showing a third practical example of the supporter of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a supporter according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a top and bottom image of a main part of a supporter showing a fifth practical example of the supporter of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a front and rear view of a main part of a supporter showing a sixth embodiment of the supporter of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a front and rear view of a main part of a supporter showing a seventh embodiment of the supporter of the present invention.

FIG. 8 shows an embodiment of a supporter of the present invention, (X) is a front view showing a state where the supporter is attached to a human waist, and (Y) is a sectional view showing a state where the supporter is attached to a human waist.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Human waist 3, 23, 43, 53, 63, 73 ... Contact member 4 ... Supporter 6 ... Fixed belt 7, 27, 47, 57, 67, 77 ... Support member 8 ... Belt to which contact member contacts Part 9, 29, 44 ... Support point fixing member 10, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71 ... Lever member A, 50A, 50B, G, H, I, J, T, U ... Pressurizing means (supporter) )

Claims (17)

[Claims] 1. A contact means for contacting a human body is provided on both sides of the lever member, and the lever member having the corresponding contact means is provided with a means serving as a fulcrum for the pressure applied to the left and right sides of the lever member. A supporter characterized by comprising a pressurizing means for pressurizing the left and right with each other. 2. Lever members are provided with abutting means on both sides for abutting against a human body, and the lever member having the corresponding contacting means is provided with means serving as a fulcrum of pressure between the left and right sides, and the corresponding contacting means is directed toward the human body side. A supporter characterized in that it is provided with a pressurizing means for pressurizing the left and right mutually, and the means serving as a fulcrum of the pressurization is located at the center of the lever member or at a position close to the center. 3. An abutting means for abutting against a human body is provided on both sides of the lever member, and a lever member for fixing the contact means is provided with a means serving as a fulcrum of pressure between the left and right sides, and the contact means is provided on the human body side. The contact means is provided with an adhering means for adhering to the human body, or the fulcrum means is provided with adhering means for adhering to the human body, or the abutting means is adhering means for adhering to the human body. A supporter characterized in that the fulcrum means is provided with an adhesive means for adhering to a human body. 4. The supporter according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein the abutting means, the fulcrum means, or both the abutting means and the fulcrum means are processed into molds that can serve as respective means. . 5. The supporter according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, wherein members are used for the contact means, the fulcrum means, or both the contact means and the fulcrum means. 6. The supporter according to claim 1, wherein the abutting member is a lever member having attachment means. 7. The supporter according to claim 1, wherein a fulcrum means fixing member is used as the fulcrum means. 8. The supporter according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, wherein a spring is used for the lever member. 9. The lever member has a shape that follows the human body in the top and bottom images.
The supporters according to 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. 10. The lever member has a shape that follows the human body in the front and rear images.
The supporter according to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9. 11. The material for improving blood circulation to the human body or the material for changing the human body is used for the contact member, as claimed in any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
The supporter according to 7, 8, 9, and 10. 12. The contact member is provided on one side or a plurality of both sides, and
The supporter according to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. 13. A fixing means for fixing a joint part of a human body in a wide range and the lever member, which are characterized in that: 1
The supporter described in 2. 14. A holding means for fixing a joint part of a human body in a wide range and the lever member, wherein the lever member is detachable from a fixing means for fixing a joint part of the human body in a wide range. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1
The supporters according to 0, 11, 12, and 13. 15. A contact means contact part of a fixing means for fixing a human body joint to a wide range and a lever member, wherein the abutting means contact portion of the fixing means fixes a human body to a wide range. 7. A material having a greater degree of expansion / contraction than that of the fixing means for fixing, other than the contact means contact portion, is used or hollowed out.
The supporter according to 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14. 16. The supporter according to claim 13, 14, or 15, comprising a plurality of lever members. 17. The underwear is provided with a pressurizing means, which is characterized in that:
The supporter according to 0, 11, 12, 13, or 14.