KR102463239B1 - Standing balance trainer for children through games - Google Patents

Abstract

a body frame part composed of a plurality of frames; an upper plate support part which is movably coupled to the upper end of the main body frame part in the left and right direction, the upper body of the user standing up; a knee holder coupled to a lower portion of the body frame and provided with a seating groove in which a user's knee is seated; an adjustment belt unit worn on the body to balance the user's standing state; a terminal holder having one end coupled to the body frame part, the other end being disposed in the space above the body frame part, and allowing the user's smart terminal to be mounted; and a sensor communication module disposed on the lower side of the upper plate support unit, the sensor communication module including a sensor unit for measuring the movement displacement of the upper plate support unit and a communication unit for transmitting the measured value of the sensor unit to a smart terminal; Provides a standing balance trainer for children through

Description

STANDING BALANCE TRAINER FOR CHILDREN THROUGH GAMES

The present invention relates to a standing balance trainer, and more particularly, to a standing balance trainer for children through a game using a game to train the left and right balance senses of children with disabilities.

In general, the standing balance trainer refers to a device for training the standing balance by using the left and right movement of the subject's body. The standing balance trainer is mainly composed of the machine body, the upper plate support, and the knee protector. The standing balance trainer is manufactured to perform standing balance training manually by using the left and right movement of the subject's body while holding the handle of the upper plate support after fastening the knee protector belt while standing right in front of the device body.

However, the conventional standing balance trainer did not exist separately for children. In particular, children with cerebral lesions tend to use the unaffected side rather than the affected side in the case of hemiplegia, and there is a risk of deformation such as lateral curvature of the spine as they grow up. Therefore, for children with brain lesions, it is important to train with a left and right balance from an early age. That is, standing balance training for children's gait and balance should be applied, but conventional standing balance trainers do not exist for children, and in the case of children, it is difficult to repeatedly perform standing training.

Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1652334 (registered on August 24, 2016) Electric standing-type lower extremity rehabilitation device by sliding upper and lower extremities Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1873860 (registered on June 27, 2018) Balance training system Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1438054 (Registered on August 29, 2014) Upright rehabilitation exercise device

An embodiment of the present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and it is intended to develop a standing balance trainer for children that can effectively perform standing balance training for children with brain lesion disorders.

In addition, considering the average body size of children, children with various physical conditions can use it. In addition, voluntary training is possible by inducing continuous interest in the course of standing balance training. In addition, by providing the result of standing balance training, it is possible to provide a sense of training achievement.

Through this, it is intended to secure the training reliability of the standing balance trainer. In addition, by facilitating the coupling relationship between each component of the device, maintenance and management are convenient.

An embodiment of the present invention in order to solve the above problems, the body frame portion consisting of a plurality of frames; an upper plate support part which is movably coupled to the upper end of the main body frame part in the left and right direction, the upper body of the user standing up; a knee holder coupled to a lower portion of the body frame and provided with a seating groove in which a user's knee is seated; an adjustment belt unit worn on the body to balance the user's standing state; a terminal holder having one end coupled to the body frame part, the other end being disposed in the space above the body frame part, and allowing the user's smart terminal to be mounted; and a sensor communication module disposed on the lower side of the upper plate support unit, the sensor communication module including a sensor unit for measuring the movement displacement of the upper plate support unit and a communication unit for transmitting the measured value of the sensor unit to a smart terminal; Provides a standing balance trainer for children through

The body frame portion, in contact with the ground, a pair of overturn prevention frames disposed perpendicular to the moving direction of the upper plate support portion; a height adjustment frame capable of height adjustment through an outer frame coupled to the overturn prevention frame in a vertical direction and an inner frame drawn in and out of the outer frame; and a top plate mounting frame coupled to an upper end of the height adjustment frame.

It is preferable that the knee support portion be fixedly disposed at an intermediate position of the horizontal connection frame connecting the outer frames.

In the intermediate position, when the knee support portion rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, it is preferable to return to the original position by the elastic restoring force.

The adjustment belt portion, the upper body of the user is crossed in an X-shape wrapped around the first belt portion, the length of which is adjusted; It is preferable to include a; both ends are coupled to the first belt portion, the second belt portion for supporting the user's buttocks.

The game application is installed on the smart terminal,

When a user who is supported by the upper plate support and maintains a standing state reciprocates the upper body in the left and right directions with both feet together, the game application is preferably operated.

Preferably, the sensor unit is at least one infrared sensor for detecting the position of the upper plate support part, and the measured value is input to a game application and converted into position data for operation in the left and right directions.

A signal generator for generating a position signal is disposed on the upper plate support,

Preferably, the sensor unit is disposed below both ends of the upper plate support unit, and if the first sensor unit fails, a second sensor unit is used.

According to the problem solving means of the present invention as described above, various effects including the following items can be expected. However, the present invention is not established only when exhibiting all of the following effects.

The standing balance trainer for children according to an embodiment of the present invention can effectively perform standing balance training for children with brain lesion disorders. In addition, considering the average body size of children, children with various physical conditions may also be used. In addition, voluntary training is possible by inducing continuous interest in the course of standing balance training. In addition, it is possible to provide a sense of training achievement by providing the result of the standing balance training.

Through this, it is possible to secure the training reliability of the standing balance trainer. In addition, by facilitating the coupling relationship between each component of the device, maintenance and management are convenient.

1 is a perspective view of a standing balance trainer for children according to an embodiment;
Figure 2 is a state diagram of use of the standing balance trainer for children of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a view for showing the operation method of Figure 1;
4 is an example of a game installed in a smart terminal.
Figure 5 is a view showing the body size statistics of 9-year-old children in Korea to adopt the standard of the upper plate support portion and knee support portion of Figure 1;

Hereinafter, in the description of the present invention, if it is determined that the subject matter of the present invention may be unnecessarily obscured as it is obvious to a person skilled in the art with respect to known functions related to the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. The terminology used in this application is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, but one or more other features It is to be understood that this does not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a standing balance trainer for children according to an embodiment, FIG. 2 is a state diagram of the use of the standing balance trainer for children of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a view to show the operation method of FIG. On the other hand, Figure 4 is an example of a game to be installed in a smart terminal, Figure 5 is a view showing the body size statistics of 9-year-old children in Korea to adopt the standard of the upper plate support part and the knee support part of FIG.

1 to 5 , the standing balance trainer for children through a game according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body frame part 100 , an upper plate support part 200 , a knee support part 300 , and an adjustment belt part 400 . ), a terminal holder 500 , a sensor communication module 600 , and the like. The standing balance trainer of the present invention is particularly for children with brain lesions who have difficulty concentrating on training, and includes a configuration for combining training and games.

The body frame part 100 may be formed by combining a plurality of frames by a method such as welding. The body frame part 100 is preferably formed of a metal material such as iron or aluminum. The body frame part 100 may have a shape such as a square frame. Specifically, the body frame unit 100 includes an overturn prevention frame 110 , a height adjustment frame 120 , a top plate mounting frame 130 , a horizontal connection frame 140 , and the like.

Rollover prevention frame 110 is composed of a pair. The roll-over prevention frame 110 is in contact with the ground, and is disposed opposite to the direction of movement of the upper plate support 200 . The overturn prevention frame 110 prevents the body frame from overturning in the front-rear direction during the training process through the standing balance trainer.

To this end, the length of the rollover prevention frame 110 is variable, and the rollover prevention frame 110 preferably increases in length in proportion to an increase in the height of the height adjustment frame 120 or the weight of the user. In addition, the overturn prevention frame 110 may further include an auxiliary protruding frame (not shown) that extends and protrudes parallel to the moving direction of the upper plate support unit 200 . In the case of children with disabilities, the difficulty of maintaining a standing state was taken into account during the training process.

The height adjustment frame 120 includes an outer frame coupled to the overturn prevention frame 110 in a vertical direction and an inner frame drawn in and out of the outer frame. Through this, the height adjustment frame 120 can be adjusted in height. When the inner frame is positioned at a certain position by the user, the position of the inner frame may be fixed using a bolt or the like having a knob formed thereon.

The upper plate mounting frame 130 is coupled to the upper end of the height adjustment frame 120 . The upper plate mounting frame 130 according to an embodiment has a rectangular shape with an open upper surface. On the other hand, a guide groove 132 is formed on the upper surface of the upper plate supporting frame 130 to allow the upper plate supporting part 200 to slide in the left and right directions. It is preferable that the guide grooves 132 are configured as a pair of facing each other. In addition, a reaction element (not shown) may be formed at both ends of the guide groove 132 . The reaction element may be formed, for example, of an elastic material. The recoil element provides a recoil to the upper plate support part 200 when the upper plate support part 200 reaches one end, thereby facilitating the change of direction to the other end direction.

In addition, an auxiliary guide groove (not shown) may be formed on the upper surface of the upper plate supporting frame 130 to allow the upper plate supporting part 200 to slide in the front and rear directions. The auxiliary guide grooves may be configured as a pair of facing each other. The auxiliary guide groove is formed in the remaining frame of the upper plate mounting frame (130). The upper plate support part 200 may be moved along any one direction selected from the left-right direction and the front-rear direction. On the other hand, it is preferable that the groove depth of the auxiliary guide groove is formed differently from the guide groove 132 . This is to prevent interference with each other during the movement process when the upper plate support 200 is moved in any one of the left-right direction and the front-rear direction.

The horizontal connection frame 140 connects between the height adjustment frames 120 . The knee support unit 300 is coupled to the horizontal connection frame 140 . In particular, a coupling hole 142 for coupling the knee support unit 300 may be formed in the intermediate position. Meanwhile, the outer frame and the inner frame have fastening holes spaced apart from each other in the height direction. Here, the position of the fastening hole according to an embodiment of the present invention was based on statistical data on the body size of a 9-year-old child in Korea.

The upper plate support part 200 is a part that is movably coupled to the upper end of the body frame part 100 in the left and right directions, and supports the upper body of the user who has stood up. A rolling member (not shown) that is inserted into the guide groove 132 and rolled may be formed on the lower surface of the upper plate support 200 . On the other hand, when the rolling member is rotated including the bearing, it is possible to minimize the frictional force. The upper plate support 200 may include a grip bar 210 that a user can grip. Through this, the user can support the upper body in a state in which the grip bar 210 is gripped, so that the user can more stably maintain the standing state.

The knee holder 300 is coupled to the lower portion of the body frame unit 100 , and the knee holder 300 is provided with a pair of seating grooves in which the user's knee is seated. The knee support unit 300 may provide a cushioning feeling to the knee part on which the sponge is built-in and seated therein. On the other hand, the knee support unit 300 is fixedly disposed at an intermediate position of the horizontal connection frame 140 connecting the outer frames. And, in the intermediate position, when the knee support unit 300 is axially rotated in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, the knee support unit 300 may be returned to its original position by an elastic restoring force.

On the other hand, the fourth strap 510 is coupled to the knee support unit 300 . When performing the standing balance training, the user maintains a state in which both knees are seated on the knee support unit 300 in a state where both feet are gathered. The fourth strap 510 is fixed without being separated from the knee holder 300 in a state in which both knees are seated. At this time, the user may move the lower extremities including both knees in the left and right directions. On the other hand, when the knee support unit 300 is axially rotated in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction, the elastic restoring force acts, it becomes easier for the user to maintain a standing balance. The elastic restoring force may be provided by combining at least one or more springs.

The adjustment belt unit 400 is worn on the body and serves to balance the user so that the user's standing state is maintained. This makes it easier for users with disabilities to maintain their balance in the training process.

Specifically, the adjustment belt unit 400 is wrapped around the user's upper body in an X-shape, the length of which is adjusted, the first strap 410, and both ends are coupled to the first strap 410, supporting the user's buttocks and a second strap 420 . Meanwhile, the adjustment belt unit 400 may further include a third strap 430 having one end coupled to the first strap 410 and the other end coupled to the body frame unit 100 . Here, the first strap 410 to the third strap 430 may be formed of an elastic material. In addition, the first straps 410 to the third straps 430 are each arranged with a belt portion that can adjust the length of the belt.

The second strap 420 prevents the user from falling due to loss of balance in the standing state. In particular, the second strap 420 has a purpose of preventing serious damage to the body that occurs when the user falls backwards. Here, the second strap 420 may be selectively used according to the user. When the second strap 420 is used, the load by the user is significantly increased on the adjustment belt portion 400 . This is transmitted to the body frame portion 100, when using the second strap 420, it is preferable to extend the rollover prevention frame 110 as long as possible.

The terminal holder 500 has one end coupled to the body frame unit 100 , and the other end disposed in the upper space of the body frame unit 100 , so that the user's smart terminal is mounted. The terminal holder 500 allows the smart terminal to be disposed in any one space above the upper plate support portion 200 . Meanwhile, a tablet or the like may be mounted on the terminal holder 500 .

In addition, a game application is installed on the smart terminal, and when a user who is supported by the upper plate support unit 200 and maintains a standing state reciprocates the upper body in the left and right directions with both feet together, the game application is preferably operated. Here, the game application is a game especially for children, and may include, for example, skiing, a rhythm game, a soccer game, a boxing game, a fishing game, and the like.

The sensor communication module 600 is disposed on the lower side of the upper plate support unit 200, and includes a sensor unit for measuring the movement displacement of the upper plate support unit 200 and a communication unit for transmitting the measured value of the sensor unit to the smart terminal. The sensor communication module 600 has a built-in battery to receive power. When the upper plate support 200 moves in the left and right directions, it is possible to manipulate the game, thereby inducing participation in standing balance training and arousing interest. In addition, the results of the training can be immediately confirmed through the game score, so that children with disabilities can feel a sense of achievement in training.

Meanwhile, the sensor communication module 600 may be fixedly installed through the L-shaped frame 150 . The L-shaped frame 150 is preferably coupled in parallel to one side of the frame in which the guide groove 132 is formed among the upper plate mounting frame 130 . In the standing training process, since the upper plate support 200 is continuously moved in the left and right directions by the user, a load, vibration, stress, etc. may be generated in the upper plate supporting frame 130 . To this end, it is preferable that the vibration damping member 700 is disposed between the L-shaped frame 150 and the upper plate mounting frame 130 .

The sensor unit according to an embodiment is at least one or more infrared sensors for detecting the position of the upper plate support unit 200, and the measured value thereof is input to the game application, and may be converted into position data for operation in the left and right directions. Alternatively, the sensor unit may be a laser sensor, a position sensor, or the like. At this time, the measured value of the sensor unit may be transmitted to the smart terminal by the communication unit such as short-range wireless communication (eg, Bluetooth, etc.).

On the other hand, the sensor unit according to an embodiment is disposed at both ends of the lower side of the upper plate support 200, respectively, if the first sensor unit fails, the second sensor unit may be used. The sensor unit may measure the distance and position coordinates to the upper plate support unit 200 . Since the moving distance in the left and right directions of the upper plate support 200 is closely related to operability for game applications, it is preferable to measure accurately.

For example, the sensor unit may be installed at both ends of the L-shaped frame 150 , respectively. When the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit are used, the position of the upper plate support unit 200 can be measured more accurately. To this end, through holes through which the lens 610 of the sensor unit is exposed are formed at both ends of the L-shaped frame 150 .

In addition, a signal generator (not shown) for generating a position signal may be disposed on the upper plate support unit 200 according to an embodiment. Through this, the position with respect to the upper plate support part 200 can be measured more precisely. At this time, the signal generator transmits the position signal to the sensor communication module 600, and the communication unit transmits the position signal to the smart terminal. As a result, manipulation of the left and right directions of the game application may be performed more precisely.

In the above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been exemplarily described, but the scope of the present invention is not limited to such specific embodiments, and can be appropriately changed within the scope described in the claims.

100: body frame part 200: upper plate support part
300: knee support unit 400: adjustable belt unit
500: terminal holder 600: sensor communication module
700: vibration damping member

110: rollover prevention frame 120: height adjustment frame
130: top plate mounting frame 140: horizontal connection frame
150: L-shaped frame
210: grip bar
410: first strap 420: second strap
430: third strap
510: fourth strap 610: lens

Claims (8)

a body frame part composed of a plurality of frames;
an upper plate support part which is movably coupled to the upper end of the main body frame part in the left and right direction, the upper body of the user standing up;
a knee holder coupled to a lower portion of the body frame and provided with a seating groove in which a user's knee is seated;
an adjustment belt unit worn on the body to balance the user's standing state;
a terminal holder having one end coupled to the body frame part, the other end being disposed in the space above the body frame part, and allowing the user's smart terminal to be mounted; and
A sensor communication module disposed on the lower side of the upper plate support part, the sensor communication module including a sensor part for measuring the movement displacement of the upper plate support part and a communication part for transmitting the measured value of the sensor part to a smart terminal; Standing balance trainer for children.
According to claim 1, wherein the body frame portion,
A pair of overturn prevention frames in contact with the ground and disposed perpendicular to the moving direction of the upper plate support;
a height adjustment frame capable of height adjustment through an outer frame coupled to the overturn prevention frame in a vertical direction and an inner frame drawn in and out of the outer frame; and
Standing balance training machine for children through a game comprising; a top plate mounting frame coupled to the upper end of the height adjustment frame.
3. The method of claim 2,
The standing balance training machine for children through a game, characterized in that the knee support portion is fixedly arranged at an intermediate position of the horizontal connection frame connecting the outer frames.
4. The method of claim 3,
In the intermediate position, when the knee holder pivots clockwise or counterclockwise, the standing balance trainer for children through a game, characterized in that it is returned to its original position by an elastic restoring force.
According to claim 1, wherein the adjustment belt portion,
A first belt part wrapped around the user's upper body in an X-shape, the length of which is adjusted;
Both ends are coupled to the first belt portion, the second belt portion for supporting the user's buttocks; standing balance training machine for children through a game comprising a.
According to claim 1,
The game application is installed on the smart terminal,
Standing balance trainer for children through a game, characterized in that the game application is operated when the user who is supported by the upper plate support and maintains the standing state reciprocates the upper body in the left and right directions with both feet together.
According to claim 1,
The sensor unit is at least one infrared sensor for detecting the position of the upper plate support,
The measured value is input to a game application, and the standing balance trainer for children through a game, characterized in that it is converted into position data for operation in the left and right directions.
8. The method of claim 7,
A signal generator for generating a position signal is disposed on the upper plate support,
The sensor unit is disposed below both ends of the upper plate support, respectively, the second sensor unit is used when the first sensor unit fails.

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