KR102006783B1 - Self-traction medical device - Google Patents

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a self-traction medical device which enables posture correction and treatment of a user while maintaining the lordotic angle of the cervical vertebral and the lumbar vertebra by using gravity or separate power to apply traction power selectively and restrictively to cervical vertebral and lumbar vertebra, thereby solving problems of conventional posture correcting chair and spinal traction medical device. To solve problems of the conventional posture correcting chair and spinal traction medical device, the present invention provides a self-traction medical device, as a body correcting medical device, including: a support means which is provided in a shape corresponding to a rear surface of the body from the head to feet of the user and is spaced from the bottom surface at a predetermined height to support the body of the user; a supporting means which is combined with the support means to support the support means to be spaced from the bottom surface at a predetermined height; and a fixing means which is provided, in the form of a support or a strap, on one or more of a shaft, the support means and the supporting means provided in an upward direction from the bottom surface to fix one or more regions of neck, arm, chest, stomach, waist, buttocks, and legs of the user, wherein a body region of the user positioned below the body region fixed to the fixing means is relaxed within a predetermined set length range or load range by descending the supporting means as weight of the user is added to the support means.

Description

Self-traction medical device

The present invention relates to a self-traction medical device having a correct posture maintenance and traction function, and more particularly, to maintain the full-angle angle by applying selective, limited traction to the cervical and lumbar spine using gravity or separate power, The present invention relates to a self-traction medical device capable of safely and continuously implementing treatment.

For long time sedentary candidates, office workers, and the elderly with weak muscles, chairs designed to fit the human body structure can increase the tension in the spine and cause various diseases.

This increase in tension increases pain in the cervical and lumbar spine, and can lead to turtle neck, cervical strain, myalgia, scoliosis, and disc disease if the wrong posture lasts for a long time.

Therefore, there is an inevitable need for a medical device or device having a correction function that minimizes the pressure on the cervical spine and lower back even when sitting inevitably for a long time, and maintains a correct posture. Traction medical devices and the like have been developed.

Chairs currently on the market are designed to hold the cervical and lumbar support or to relax through traction, but still do not preserve the natural Lordotic Curve of the cervical and lumbar spine.

Accordingly, the present invention proposes a self-traction medical device that has a correct posture maintenance and traction function, and can control the relaxation length and relaxation load within a set range, thereby preserving the lordosis of the cervical spine and lumbar spine.

Posture correction chairs and spinal traction medical devices have been developed in various forms and types according to the current use, the most common of which spinal traction medical device is the type disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1642247.

An object of the present invention, in order to solve the problems of the conventional posture correction chair and spinal traction medical device as described above, by selectively or limitedly applying traction to the cervical and lumbar spine using gravity or separate power cervical and lumbar spine It is to provide a self-traction medical device that maintains the full angle of the can and can correct and treat the user's posture.

The present invention, in order to solve the problems of the conventional posture correction chair and spinal traction medical device, in the body correction medical device, is provided in a shape corresponding to the back of the body between the user's head and feet, a predetermined height from the floor surface Support means for supporting the body of the user spaced apart; Support means coupled to the support means to support the support means spaced apart from the bottom by a predetermined height; It is provided in the form of a pedestal or a strap on one or more of the shaft, the support means and the support means provided upward from the bottom surface, fixing to fix at least one portion of the user's neck, arms, chest, belly, waist, hips and legs With means; The support means is lowered as the weight of the user is applied to the support means, and the user's body part located below the body part fixed to the fixing means is relaxed within a predetermined length range or load range. Provide self-traction medical devices.

In addition, the lifting means for raising or lowering the support means through a manual lever, a motor, or a hydraulic device, the relaxation means for relaxing the user's body portion located below the body portion fixed to the fixing means within a predetermined length range or load range It may be configured to include.

The relaxation means may include a length sensor for measuring the displacement of the support means and a control unit for controlling the relaxation means to raise or lower the support means within a predetermined length range.

On the other hand, the relaxation means has a load sensor for measuring the load applied to the support means or the relaxation means and a control unit for controlling the relaxation means, the load applied to the relaxation means when the support means is raised or lowered within a predetermined range Can be controlled.

In addition, the relaxation means is provided with a damping means, it is possible to damp the movement of the support means against the load applied to the support means.

In addition, the support means may be configured by two or more of the seat plate, the backrest and the backrest are continuously coupled.

On the other hand, the support means may be provided between the legrest, armrests and the user's arm and flank is further provided with a liquor support for supporting the armpit portion to distribute the weight of the user.

In addition, the support means are respectively provided on at least two of the seat plate, the backrest and the backrest, each support means can be raised or lowered separately by the relaxation means.

And, at least one of the seat plate, the backrest and the backrest is provided with a driving means, the driving means, may drive the connected support means by one or more of the operation of vibration, rotation and tilting.

The controller may further include a controller configured to measure a user's body size or receive an input from the user, and display a length range or a load range setting value corresponding to the user's body size through a display.

The present invention also provides a self-traction medical device, characterized in that the measured or received user's body size value and the setting value of the relaxation means are stored in a database, and the recommended value of the length range or the load range is calculated through the accumulated data. .

According to the present invention, the cervical spine and the lumbar spine of the user can be pulled out and relaxed, and the proper full-angle angle can be maintained by measuring the length of the user's body and receiving the input, and controlling the length and the pulling force to be pulled to an appropriate setting value.

In addition, there is an effect to relax the muscles by the operation, such as vibration, rotation and tilting for each body part.

Figure 1 a is a perspective view of the front of the self-traction medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 1 b is a perspective view of the support means of the self-traction medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention is lowered by the relaxation means.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the back of the self-traction medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a perspective view using a self-traction medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a method in which the self-traction medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention exerts traction on the cervical spine of a user.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a method in which a self-traction medical device applies a traction force to a lumbar spine of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of storing / outputting a recommended relaxation length and a load according to a user dimension of a self-traction medical device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can easily suggest other embodiments within the scope of the same idea.

Self-traction medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention is selective, limited to the joints, such as cervical spine and lumbar spine, knee, using gravity (weight of the user) or a separate power source (manual lever, motor, hydraulic equipment, etc.) By taking the traction, it is possible to safely implement the relaxation treatment using posture correction and traction, and can obtain effects such as straightening, scoliosis improvement, as well as posture correction and kidney relaxation.

In addition, with an asymmetry measuring device, it is possible to determine whether a part of the user's body is asymmetrical by comparing the dimensions of each part of the user's body with the average numerical value stored in the measurement and database.

Principle of the relaxation treatment using the traction force, the fixing means 10, a part of the body, and the support means of the body part spaced from the fixed part (seat 11, back 12, waist) The base 13, the leg 15, the armrest 16 and the axillary support 14, etc.) are moved by a predetermined distance. The moving method may be a method of naturally raising or lowering due to the weight of the user, having a separate power source (motor or hydraulic device, etc.), or a method of allowing the user to be operated by manpower by applying a force to the manual lever. Could be. If the relaxing means is a motor or a hydraulic device, it should be provided with a control unit and other mechanical / electrical elements, but such a configuration is not specified separately because it can be easily configured by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. In the embodiment of the present invention, the support means 2 is provided to vertically move in a direction perpendicular to the floor surface as the relaxation means are driven.

In the drive method of the self-traction medical device, the user's neck is fixed to the neck rest and the seat plate 11 is lowered, and the cervical vertebrae are moved away as the distance between the neck fixing means 10 (neck rest) and the seat plate 11 increases. Or a method of applying traction to the lumbar spine or the like can be considered. Another method would be to fix the chest or waist and lower the seat 11 to apply traction only to the lumbar spine. It can be adjusted to apply a traction to various parts of the body through various other methods, the manner of applying a traction for each part can be easily configured by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

In addition, the neck and waist may be provided with a support device for adjusting the height for maintaining the lordosis angle. A cushioning component may be provided in the area where the neck and the waist touch each other, to make the user feel more comfortable. Such a support device is provided in a detachable manner, and it is recommended to selectively use various types of support devices according to a user's preference. Since the human cervical spine and lumbar spine are not straight but curved, such a support device will not only make the user feel comfortable, but will also help to relax.

And in the Example of this invention, the armrest 16, the legrest 15, and the axillary support stand 14 (armpit support) are further provided. In addition, it is possible to increase the convenience by adding additional components such as a handle, it is possible to configure a product that can be applied to the living chair. It is also conceivable to provide a handle with an operation button, such that the user who is inconvenient to drive the product more conveniently.

On the other hand, in order to maintain an appropriate full-angle angle, the traction force and the traction length are to be limited. In general, when the neck portion is fixed and the traction is applied to the cervical spine, a load of 20 kg or less will be applied, but the setting value may be changed according to the user's body structure. Also, it is usually appropriate to limit the traction length to 3 cm or less, but this will also vary depending on the user's body structure.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a body correction medical device comprising: a support unit provided in a shape corresponding to a rear surface of a body between a user's head and a foot, and spaced by a predetermined height from a bottom surface to support a user's body; Support means (2) coupled to the support means to support the support means spaced apart from the bottom by a predetermined height; One or more of the shaft, the support means and the support means (2) provided upward from the bottom surface is provided in the form of a pedestal or strap, so that at least one portion of the user's neck, arms, chest, belly, waist, hips and legs A fixing means (10) for fixing; As the user's weight is applied to the support means, the support means 2 descends, and the user's body part positioned below the body part fixed to the fixing means 10 is within a predetermined length range or load range. It may be characterized by relaxing.

The material and shape of the support means can be configured similarly to the chair used in general. According to the user's body structure and taste, it may be provided with a cushion, ventilation function, cooling function, heat function, etc., it is also possible to use a material with high hardness.

The fixing means 10 may be provided in the supporting means or the supporting means 2, but attaches components such as straps and pedestals to a separate shaft fixed to the bottom surface or the lower surface of the medical device, so that The body parts (neck, arms, chest, abdomen, waist, hips and legs, etc.) may be fixed at a certain height from the floor.

3 is a perspective view using a self-traction medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 3, the fixing means 10 of the neck portion of the user is coupled to the shaft provided separately, to be configured in a form that can be fixed to the user's neck at a specific height irrespective of the movement of the support means (2) It may also be coupled to the support means 2 or the support means, such as the fixing means 10 (waist strap) of the waist portion of the user.

The self-traction medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be used as a fixed type, but may also be applied to a movable chair having wheels, rails, etc., which can be used in daily life.

The length range in which the support means 2 is moved (hereinafter referred to as "relaxation length") and the range of loads applied to the support means 2 (hereinafter referred to as "relaxation load") measure the relaxation length and the relaxation load. It may be provided with a sensor to drive electronically, but may be used in a manner to adjust the elastic force of the elastic body by providing an elastic body in the support means (2). In addition, the movement distance of the support means 2 may be defined by a structure in which mechanical elements are coupled, or resistance to movement of the support means 2 may be added through an attenuation device using an elastic body or a hydraulic device.

In addition, by raising or lowering the support means 2 through a manual lever, a motor, or a hydraulic device, a user's body portion located below the body portion fixed to the fixing means 10 is set to a predetermined length range or load range. It can be configured to include a relaxing means to relax within.

The relaxation means may include a length sensor for measuring the displacement of the support means 2 and a control unit for controlling the relaxation means to raise or lower the support means 2 within a predetermined length range.

On the other hand, the relaxation means has a load sensor for measuring the load applied to the support means 2 or the relaxation means and a control unit for controlling the relaxation means, so that the load applied to the relaxation means when the support means 2 is raised or lowered. Control can be made within a predetermined range.

The user is generally a person who directly uses the self-traction medical device, but the value may be set by the manufacturer or the use organization as needed. In addition, the position and number of sensors may be configured by the person skilled in the art in various ways within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

In addition, the relaxation means is provided with a damping means, it is possible to damp the movement of the support means 2 with respect to the load applied to the support means.

In the technical idea of the present invention, since the relaxation length or the relaxation load is limited, even if a momentary traction force is applied, it may not be a danger to the user, but a damping means may be provided to provide a more comfortable and smooth traction force. The damping means may use a component such as an elastic body or a hydraulic damping device.

In addition, the support means may be configured by two or more of the seat plate 11, the backrest 13 and the backrest 12 are continuously coupled.

On the other hand, the support means may be provided between the legrest 15, the armrest 16 and the user's arm and flank to further support the axillary support 14 to support the armpit portion to distribute the user's weight.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the back of the self-traction medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a perspective view using a self-traction medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the drawing according to the embodiment of the present invention, a separate moving device (wheel, rail, etc.) is not provided on the lower surface of the device, but the technical idea of the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. It is also possible to detach the moving means or the structure is provided with a moving means integrally.

As described above, when the support means is composed of a plurality of combinations, such as the seat plate 11, the backrest 12, and the backrest 13, each component can be driven in a different direction, thereby diversifying the manner of treatment and improving the effect. You can increase it. On the other hand, some components, such as the legrest 15, armrest 16 and axillary support 14 may be dependent on the component such as the backrest 12 to move. In an embodiment of the present invention, the armrest 16 and the axillary support 14 are fixed to the backrest 12 so that the user's body as a whole descends in accordance with the lowering of the support means 2 coupled to the backrest 12. To provide sufficient traction to the cervical spine, each coupling relationship of the support means components may be configured in various ways other than the embodiment of the present invention.

In addition, the support means 2 are respectively provided on at least two of the seat plate 11, the backrest 13 and the backrest 12, and each support means 2 is to be raised or lowered separately by the relaxation means. Can be.

Figure 1 a is a perspective view of the front of the self-traction medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 b is a perspective view of the support means 2 of the self-traction medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention is lowered by the relaxation means. 4 is a diagram illustrating a method in which the self-traction medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention exerts traction on the cervical spine of a user. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a method in which a self-traction medical device applies a traction force to a lumbar spine of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 a is a state in which the support means 2 is raised, and FIG. 1 b is a state in which the support means 2 is lowered, and the backrest 12 connected to the support means 2 as the support means 2 is lowered. , Components such as axillary support 14 is lowered together. The user's neck is fixed to the support means (2) connected to the floor or a shaft separately supported by the self-traction medical device, the support means supporting the user's body is lowered, applying traction to the cervical spine of the user The principle of relaxation therapy. The action position of the traction force according to the support means 2 is as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. In the embodiment of the present invention is shown in the form of providing traction to the cervical spine and lumbar, it may be applied to various parts of the body, such as knees, ankles, arms, shoulders as needed.

And, at least one of the seat plate 11, the backrest 12 and the backrest 13 is provided with a driving means, wherein the driving means, can drive the connected support means in one or more operations of vibration, rotation and tilting have.

Through the above manner, it is possible to relieve muscle stiffness by applying a fine movement to the body part of the user who has muscle building. To this end, in the embodiment of the present invention, each support means is provided with a drive means for driving separately. Vibration of each support means (seat 11, back 12, waist 13, leg 15, armrest 16 and axillary support 14, etc.) through driving means or a predetermined range It is possible to relax the muscle of the site by rotating and tilting within. The display can provide the appropriate vibration intensity, rotation or tilting angle for the user's dimensions, and accumulate a database of the operation of the driving means for the dimensions of the various users to provide the most suitable muscle stiffness for each individual. Can be.

The controller may further include a controller configured to measure a user's body size or receive an input from the user, and display a length range or a load range setting value corresponding to the user's body size through a display.

In addition, by storing the measured or received user's body size value and the setting value of the relaxation means in the database, it is possible to calculate the recommended value of the length range or load range through the accumulated data.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of storing / outputting a recommended relaxation length and a load according to a user dimension of a self-traction medical device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Since the detailed dimensions of the body are different for different users, it may be difficult to obtain the correct effect of relaxation treatment by applying the collective relaxation length and relaxation load to all users. Accordingly, in the embodiment of the present invention, the body size is measured or input from each user, and accordingly, data such as a relaxation length or a relaxation load input by the user is also received and stored in a database, and the user is stored through the data accumulated in the database. The optimum relaxation length and relaxation load for the detailed dimensions of are calculated. The more users, the more usage, the more accurate the relaxation length and relaxation load can be presented. Communication means for transmitting the above data to the database will also be provided, but it will not be described separately because it is within the range that can be easily configured by those skilled in the art.

10: fixing means
11: seat
12: Backrest
13: waist
14: axillary support
15: legrest
16: armrest
2: support means

Claims (11)

In the orthodontic medical device,
Support means provided in a shape corresponding to the back of the body between the user's head and feet, and spaced by a predetermined height from the bottom surface to support the user's body;
Support means coupled to the support means to support the support means spaced apart from the bottom by a predetermined height;
One or more of the pedestal and the strap is provided on one or more of the shaft, the support means and the support means provided upward from the bottom surface to fix the user's neck and chest, one of the arms, belly, waist, hips and legs Further fixing the above parts, but the neck part is provided with a fixing means essentially comprising a pedestal form;
The support means descends as the weight of the user is applied to the support means, thereby relaxing the user's body portion located below the body portion fixed to the fixing means within a predetermined length range or load range;
Raising means for lifting or lowering the support means through a manual lever, a motor or a hydraulic device, the relaxation means for relaxing the user's body portion located below the body portion fixed to the fixing means within a predetermined length range or load range and;
The relaxation means includes a length sensor for measuring the displacement of the support means, a load sensor for measuring the load applied to the support means or the relaxation means and a control unit for controlling the relaxation means;
The displacement of the support means is within the length range of 3 cm or less,
Raising or lowering the supporting means so that the load applied to the relaxing means when the supporting means is raised or lowered is adjusted within a range of 20 kg or less;
The supporting means is configured in a state coupled to the seat plate, the backrest and the backrest in turn in order;
The support means further comprises a limb support between the legrest, armrest and the user's arm and flank to support the armpit portion to distribute the weight of the user;
The support means is provided on the seat plate, backrest and backrest, respectively, self-traction medical device, characterized in that each support means can be raised or lowered separately by the relaxation means.
delete delete delete The method according to claim 1,
The relaxation means has a damping means, the self-traction medical device, characterized in that for damping the movement of the support means against the load applied to the support means.
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At least one of the seat plate, the backrest and the backrest is provided with driving means,
The driving means is a self-traction medical device, characterized in that for driving the connected support means by one or more of the operation of vibration, rotation and tilting.
The method according to claim 1,
Self-traction medical device characterized in that it further comprises a control unit for measuring the body size of the user or received from the user, and displays the length range or load range setting value corresponding to the body size of the user through a display.
12. The method of claim 10,
A self-traction medical device, characterized in that the measured or received user's body size value and the setting value of the relaxation means is stored in a database to calculate the recommended value of the length range or load range through the accumulated data.

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