KR101003407B1 - Auto traction machine with flexion, extension, rotation function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lower extremity lower body rotational movement and bending, a traction therapy device with the function of the temple. The composition is; As to support the upper and lower bodies of the subject, respectively, a bed (2) comprising an upper support plate 4 and the lower support plate 6; A base frame 12 for allowing the bed 2 to be installed at a predetermined height on the ground; The lower body support plate 6 is hinged around the first axis X1 parallel to the boundary line with the upper body support plate 4 so as to bend or extend the waist of the subject lying on the bed 2, Furthermore, the lower body support plate 6 includes a lower body starting part which swings left and right about a second axis X2 perpendicular to the boundary line.

Traction, flexion, temple, disc, chuna, spine, waist, disc, back pain, physiotherapy

Description

Traction therapy with flexion, extension and rotation {Auto traction machine with flexion, extension, rotation function}

The present invention relates to a physiotherapy device, and more specifically, to treat various spinal diseases such as lumbar disc, sciatica, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, or spinal muscles of the lower back or back (lumbar). It has a function of rotating (rotation) or rotate the lower body and relates to a traction therapy device for flexion (extension) and extension (extension) of the lumbar back.

Traction therapy is one of the conservative treatments to relieve the disc or spinal canal stenosis by reducing the pressure in the disc by increasing the intervertebral segment and reducing the pressure of the nerve root by increasing the intervertebral cavity. It also works to relieve muscle stiffness by stretching muscles that are contracted and tense.

This useful traction therapy is a classical method of traction, in which the subject is lying directly on the bed, fixing the ribs and pelvis, and lowering or lowering the lower limb with the subject lying on the bed. It can be divided into flexion-distraction or extension-distraction. Applicants No. 10-2002-0004807 and 10-2004-0068299, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, which correspond to the former contents, present lumbar traction therapy and spinal towing, respectively, and provide effects for their purposes. Doing. In the latter case, it is commonly known as one of the chief techniques of chiropractic in modern medicine. Its main effect is to form negative pressure in the intervertebral disc during flexion-to-traction, which reduces the herniation of the intervertebral disc, which is effective for the treatment of discs, alleviation of spinal canal stenosis, correction of scoliosis in extension-torsion and reduction of muscle stiffness.

On the other hand, the above method can perform flexion-towing when the subject is lying down and can perform extension-towing while lying by the operator, but sometimes it is necessary to simultaneously perform flexion-towing and extension-towing There was a hassle that the subject had to dismantle the body and change his posture again. In addition, since the above method is performed in a state in which various body movements such as rotation of the upper body and the lower body are not performed in parallel, it gave a monotonous feeling in the treatment of the disc or the relaxation of muscle stiffness.

Because the fastening belt for fastening the lumbar back is fastened in a state of wearing clothes, a slight push occurs, and the muscles of the lumbar back cannot be effectively fixed.

An object of the present invention for the above problems, while performing the method of flexion-distraction and extension-distraction during the traction treatment, but simultaneously performing the two methods without changing the position of the subject It is to provide a traction treatment device that has the function of bending, extension, rotational movement.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a traction therapy device having a function of flexion, extension, rotational movement by providing a variety of treatment by rotating the upper body and lower body at the same time or alone in flexion-towing and extension-towing.

Another object of the present invention is to make it easier to fasten the belt for fixing the lumbar back of the operator and also to increase the effect of fixing by treating the material with a high friction force and the shape of the adsorption mechanism of flexion, extension, rotational movement It is to provide a traction treatment device having a function.

Other objects of the present invention will be shown in more detail by the following detailed description.

The above purpose, as to support the upper and lower body of the subject, respectively, a bed consisting of the upper support plate and lower support plate; A base frame for installing the couch at a constant height on the ground; A second maneuvering the lower body support plate in a hinged manner around a first axis parallel to the boundary line with the upper body support plate so as to bend or unfold the waist of the subject lying on the bed; and further, the second support plate perpendicular to the boundary line. Including a lower body start to swing left and right about the axis;

The lower body moving unit; The second shaft is connected to a center of the bottom surface of the lower support plate via a first bearing to enable relative rotational movement to the center of the shaft, and at one end thereof to enable rotational movement about the first axis. A first shaft connected to the base frame; A first swing cylinder having one end connected to the base frame and the other end connected to one side of the lower support plate such that the lower support plate rotates about the second axis; One end is connected to the base frame and the other end is connected to the center of the lower support plate such that the lower support plate is rotated about the first axis is achieved by a traction treatment device, characterized in that.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first rotating cylinder allows the lower support plate to be lifted at an angular range (a °) of 10 to 45 ° with respect to the ground with respect to the ground around the first axis. Characterized in that.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the upper support plate can rotate about a third axis parallel to the first axis, and further, can swing about a fourth axis collinear with the second axis. Characterized in that it further comprises an upper body moving to be. Here, the upper body starter is configured to have the same or similar configuration and function as the lower body starter.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the waist band capable of fixing or pressing the lumbar back of the subject lying on the bed; A band fixing part may be further provided on both sides of the base frame to fix both sides of the waist band to the base frame or the needle.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the traction treatment device, the hinge support maneuvering the upper body support plate in a hinged manner around a third axis parallel to the boundary with the lower body support plate to bend or unfold the upper body of the patient lying on the bed In addition, the upper body support further includes an upper body starter to swing left and right about a fourth axis perpendicular to the boundary line, the upper body starter;

The fourth shaft is connected to a center of the bottom surface of the upper support plate via a second bearing to allow relative rotational movement to the center of the shaft, and at one end thereof to enable rotational movement about the third axis. A second shaft connected to the base frame; A second swing cylinder having one end connected to the base frame and the other end connected to one side of the upper support plate such that the upper support plate rotates about the fourth axis; One end is connected to the base frame and the other end is connected to the center of the upper support plate so that the upper support plate is rotated about the third axis, characterized in that it comprises a second rotary cylinder.

According to the above configuration, as to provide a great effect in the treatment of back pain and spinal diseases, a traction therapy device that can be combined with the basic function of bending-towing and extension-towing the lumbar back and the rotation of the upper and lower body at the same time is provided.

Specifically, when the subject performs flexion-towing therapy, the lower body rises above the horizontal level while maintaining the prone position, and thus, there is an advantage of performing extension-towing therapy. This can also mean flexion and extension.

In addition, when performing the above two therapies, the upper and lower body by the rotation (rotation) exercise alone or at the same time to help relieve muscle stiffness. In particular, the rotational movement of the lower body during flexion-towing creates a negative pressure in the intervertebral disc to increase the therapeutic effect of the disc.

Conventional fastening belts were often fastened while wearing clothes, but the waistband of the present invention is carried out without clothes, and is made of silicone material which is harmless to human body and has good frictional force. The adhesion is higher. And it is easier to tighten than the existing belt structure helps the operator's convenience.

It is possible to reduce the operator's effort by programming to automatically perform the function of the above bending-towing, extension-towing, rotational movement.

Hereinafter, the content of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a perspective view of a traction treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a side view thereof, Figure 3 is a front view thereof. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view of the traction treatment device of FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a traction therapy device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a perspective view of a traction treatment device according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is a side configuration thereof.

The bed 2, such as a mattress, has a width and a length that a subject can lie down, and the upper portion is made of a cushion material. The needle bed 2 is for supporting the upper and lower bodies of the subject, and is composed of an upper body supporting plate 4, a lower body supporting plate 6, and an upper body mat 5 and a lower body mat 7 respectively attached thereto. The upper support plate 4 and the lower support plate 6 may be supported by the upper frame 8 and the lower frame 10, respectively, the upper mat (5) and lower mat (7) may be integral or separate. It may be installed adjacently. The upper support plate 4 and the lower support plate 6 may be directly fixed to the upper mat 5 and the lower mat 7.

The upper mat 5 and the lower mat 7 are merely functional divisions, and when a cushion material such as latex or sponge is used as the material, the upper mat 5 and the lower mat 7 may be physically formed as a single body. However, according to the present embodiment, the separated form is illustrated in consideration of the increase in the degree of freedom.

The upper mat 5 is a concept including a head support plate 4a for supporting the head, and the lower mat 7 is a concept including a footrest 6a for supporting the foot.

The base frame 12 is used to ensure that the couch 2 is installed at a constant height on the ground. Various devices described below are installed through the base frame 12. A wheel (not shown) may be installed on the base frame 12 to allow movement.

A lower body maneuver is provided for flexing, pulling or extending the waist of the subject lying on the bed.

The lower body moving part rotates and starts the lower support plate 6 in a hinged manner about the first axis X1 (see FIG. 1) parallel to the boundary line with the upper support plate 4 and further moves the lower support plate perpendicular to the boundary line. It is made to swing left and right about the 2nd axis X2 which consists of (refer FIG. 3). Preferably, the rotational movement about the first and second axes X1 and X2 of the lower body support plate 6 may be performed independently of each other. Therefore, the lower support plate 6 may be rocked about the second axis X2 even while being rotated about the first axis X1.

The configuration of the lower body starter will be described below.

The second shaft X2 is formed by the first shaft 14. The first shaft 14 is connected to the lower center of the lower support plate 6 so as to be relatively rotatable with the lower support plate 6 via the first bearing 16. In addition, one end of the first shaft 14 is connected to the base frame 12 via the first joint 18 so that the other end thereof is rotatable about the first axis X1. As a result, the first shaft 14 and the lower support plate 6 may be rotated about the first axis X1, and the lower support plate 6 may oscillate around the first shaft 14. It becomes the state that I can. The central connection of the first joint 18 forms a first axis X1. At least two first bearings 16 are provided along the extending direction of the lower support plate 6.

The first swing cylinder 20 as the variable length end is connected to one end of the base frame 12 and the other end is connected to one side of the lower support plate 6, that is, a position away from the center. Due to the change in the length of the first swing cylinder 20, the lower support plate 6 can swing left and right about the second axis X2.

The first rotary cylinder 22 having a variable length end is connected to the base frame 12 at one end thereof so that the lower support plate 6 rotates about the first axis X1, and the other end is the center of the lower support plate 6. Is connected to. The piston, which is the other end of the first rotary cylinder 22, may be connected to the first shaft 14 through a joint capable of receiving an angle change.

The first swing cylinder 20 and the first rotation cylinder 22 is a concept that includes an electric cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder as the variable length stage, and is equal to the length variable stage of the mechanical method that other thread principle is used. Component (the same is hereinafter).

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the first rotary cylinder 22 causes the lower support plate 6 to have an end of the lower support plate 6 in a range of 10 to 45 ° with respect to the ground about the first axis X1. It is designed to be raised (see Fig. 2, 'A' position). The lower body support plate 6 may be rotated to sag down like the conventional traction therapist (see FIG. 2, 'B' position), which is a basic matter.

The upper support plate 4 may be installed to allow a rocking motion about the fourth axis X4 on the same line as the second axis X2 by the upper body moving unit. To this end, a second shaft 24 is installed on the bottom surface of the upper support plate 4 via the second bearing 28, and the second swing cylinder 30 has one end at the base frame 12 and the other end at the upper support plate ( It is connected to the bottom of 4). This configuration is the same as a part of the lower body start described above, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

5 shows a state in which the upper support plate can move in the same form as the lower support plate as another embodiment of the present invention.

According to the present embodiment, the upper support plate 4 can rotate about a third axis X3 parallel to the first axis X1, and furthermore, it is independent of the second axis X2. It includes an upper body moving to allow the oscillating motion about the four axes (X4). Since the lower body moving part is the same as that of the previous embodiment, description is omitted.

5 is a configuration similar to the lower body moving part to rotate the rotational motion (or oscillation motion) about the third and fourth axes X3 and X4, respectively.

The fourth shaft X4 is formed by the second shaft bar 24. The third axis X3 is formed by the second joint 26 whose one end is connected to the base frame 12. The second shaft bar 24 is connected to the upper center support plate 4 and the center of the bottom surface of the upper support plate 4 so as to be capable of relative rotational movement through the second bearing 28. The second shaft 24 has one end connected to the base frame 12 via the second joint 26 so that the other end thereof can rotate about the third axis X3. As a result, the second shaft 24 and the upper support plate 4 may be rotated about the third axis X3, and may be in a state capable of oscillating independently of the second shaft 24. .

The second swing cylinder 30 as the variable length end is connected to one end of the base frame 12 and the other end is connected to one side of the upper support plate (4). Due to the change in the length of the second swing cylinder 30, the lower support plate 4 can swing left and right about the fourth axis X4.

The second rotary cylinder 32 as the variable length end is connected to the base frame 12 at one end thereof so that the upper support plate 4 is rotated about the third axis X3, and the other end is at the center of the upper support plate 4. Connected.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the second rotary cylinder 32 causes the upper support plate 4 to have an end of the upper support plate 4 in a range of 10 to 45 ° with respect to the ground with respect to the third axis X3. It is designed to be lifted.

The upper body start unit as described above is optional in the present invention. This is because the lower body support plate 6 can be moved in various shapes and ranges by the lower body moving part. However, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to perform treatment appropriate to various physical conditions of the subject.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a means capable of fixing or pressing the lumbar region of the subject. For this purpose a flexible waistband 34 is provided. The waist band 34 is fixed to the band fixing parts which are respectively installed on both sides of the base frame 12 or the couch (2). The band fixing part may be a horizontal bar 36 fixed to be installed in parallel with the couch, and the waist band 34 may be easily detachable by the Velcro tape 38. Waist band 34 has a width (for example 10 ~ 20cm) is enough to wrap the lumbar back and the material may be selected from fabric, synthetic resin or leather.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the pressure plate 40 may be installed integrally or coupled to the surface of the waistband 34 in contact with the body of the subject. The pressure plate 40 is preferably made of silicon, and the three or more adsorption holes 42 are installed to protrude in the direction of contact with the body of the subject. Band fitting holes 40a are provided at both sides of the pressure plate 40 to fit the waist band 34.

Adsorption port 42 for fixing the position of the muscle is preferably made of a silicon material of the form similar to the palm or suction plate, the bottom surface 42a is recessed (see Fig. 7). The pressure plate 40 may be embedded or attached to known functional massage means (such as ocher, jade, heater or magnet body) for imparting a thermal heating effect.

The waist band 34 may be fixed to the band fixing part so as to press the lumbar back of the subject with a strength appropriate to the state of the user.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the lower end of the lower support plate 6 is provided with ankle fixing means 46 for fixing the ankle of the subject. Ankle fastening means 46 is used as a weight bag, such as sand bags, and also serves as a band with a Velcro tape attached.

Although not shown, it is natural that a controller is installed around the bed to set the operation type of the traction treatment device in advance.

The operating state by the above configuration is represented in FIG. 8. In the state shown by the solid line, the upper support plate 4 is in a state parallel to the ground, and the lower support plate 6 is bent downward by rotating about the first axis X1. In this state, as shown by the dotted line, the lower support plate 6 may rotate about the second axis X2, and independently of the upper support plate 4, the upper support plate 4 may rotate about the fourth axis X4. Will be.

Shown in FIG. 8 is only an example of a maneuverable form, and the upper and lower support plates 4 and 6 of the lower limb supporter 6 may have a variety of maneuverable forms by the configuration and operation disclosed above.

Those skilled in the art will be able to achieve the same effect as the traction treatment device according to the present invention by varying the mechanical configuration from that shown and described by the technical knowledge he has. However, all of these will fall within the scope of the claims and their equivalents.

1 is a perspective view of a traction treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a side shaving thereof, Figure 3 is a front view thereof. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view of the traction treatment device of FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a traction therapy device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a partial perspective view of the traction treatment device according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is a side configuration thereof.

8 is a block diagram showing an operating state of the traction treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

2 ; Couch 4; Upper body support plate

6; Lower support plate 12; Baseframe

14; First shaft 20; 1st rocking cylinder

22; First rotating cylinder 24; 2nd shaft

30; Second swing cylinder 32; 2nd rotating cylinder

34; Waistband 36; Bar

40; Pressure plate 42; Adsorption port

46; Ankle lock

Claims (5)

As to support the upper and lower bodies of the subject, respectively, a bed (2) comprising an upper support plate 4 and the lower support plate 6; A base frame 12 for allowing the bed 2 to be installed at a predetermined height on the ground; The lower body support plate 6 is hinged around the first axis X1 parallel to the boundary line with the upper body support plate 4 so as to bend or extend the waist of the subject lying on the bed 2, Furthermore, a lower body moving part for causing the lower support plate 6 to swing left and right about a second axis X2 perpendicular to the boundary line; And An upper body moving part capable of oscillating the upper body supporting plate 4 about a fourth axis X4 which is in the same line as the second axis X2; Including, The lower body moving part Forming the second axis (X2) is connected to the center of the bottom surface of the lower support plate 6 via the first bearing 16 to enable relative rotational movement to the axis center, and at the same time the first axis (X1) A first shaft 14 having one end connected to the base frame 12 via a first joint 18 so as to be rotatable about a center; A first swing cylinder 20 having one end connected to the base frame 12 and the other end connected to one side of the lower support plate 6 so that the lower support plate 6 rotates about the second axis X2. ); And A first rotary cylinder 22 having one end connected to the base frame 12 and the other end connected to the center of the lower support plate 6 so that the lower support plate 6 rotates about the first axis X1. ); Including, The upper body moving part A second shaft rod 24 installed on the bottom surface of the upper support plate 4 via the second bearing 28; And A second swing cylinder 30, one end of which is connected to the bottom of the upper support plate 4, the other end of which is connected to the base frame 12; Traction therapy device having a bending, extension and rotation function, characterized in that consisting of. According to claim 1, wherein the first rotary cylinder 22 causes the lower support plate 6, the end of the lower support plate 6 is 10 to 45 degrees with respect to the ground around the first axis (X1) Traction therapy having bending, extension and rotation function, characterized in that to be able to be lifted in the angular range (a °). According to claim 1, Waist band (34) capable of fixing or pressing the lumbar back of the subject lying on the bed (2); To fix both sides of the waistband 34 to the base frame 12, characterized in that it comprises a band fixing part which is installed on both sides of the base frame 12 or couch 2, respectively, flexion, temple And a traction therapy device having a rotation function. delete The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The upper body moving part The second shaft 24 and the base frame 12 interconnected to each other such that the second shaft 24 is rotatable about a third axis X3 parallel to the first axis X1. Two joints (26), and A second rotary cylinder 32 having one end connected to the base frame 12 and the other end connected to a center of the upper support plate 4 such that the upper support plate 4 rotates about the third axis X3. ) Tow treatment device having a bending, extension and rotation function, characterized in that further comprises.

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