KR200249325Y1 - An apparatus for supporting the spine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a spinal brace for use by spinal diseases, the conventional spinal brace has been a cumbersome problem to use only to protect any part of the cervical, thoracic or lumbar and lumbar vertebrae that make up the spine.

Thus, the present invention is shown in Figures 1 to 6 as shown in the vertebral body and the lumbar spine, the vertebral body that can support the entire spine consisting of the vertebrae 10 and the pressing member 20, 21 and the connecting band ( 30) (31) can be worn in a stable state, especially when worn by a pair of scapula and cervical spine support (16) (17) and shoulder straps (22) (23), scapula and A fusion unit 48 is formed on the back of the cervical spine support 16 and 17, and a cushioning material 49 having a restoring force is injected therein to provide more rigidity, and the brace body 10 and the pressing members on both sides ( 20 and 21 are integrated by means of connecting means 50 and 51 which are adjustable in length so that they can be used in a stable state irrespective of their body shape.

Description

Spinal Orthosis {AN APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING THE SPINE}

The present invention relates to a spinal brace, more specifically, to form a pressing member made of elastic fiber material on both sides of the vertebral brace body so that it can be used regardless of the body shape, and in particular through the connecting means of the length adjustment It relates to a vertebral brace for the brace body and the pressing member.

In general, the spine is the pivotal skeleton of the human skeleton, which is divided into cervical (neck), thoracic (backbone), and lumbar spine (backbone), with 24 bricks stacked like blocks on the head of the sacrum. It is.

The vertebrae protect the spinal cord from the brain into the vertebrae, support weight, maintain a straight or correct posture, and allow the movement of our bodies or all physical activities to work normally. It is an important organ that allows life to take place, and 95% of the disease in our body begins in the spine.

As described above, spinal braces are being variously developed to protect the spine, which plays a pivotal role in the human skeleton, and for example, a number of registered utility models other than Registration No. 170268 are registered.

The registration utility model as described above is a spinal brace comprising a support for protecting the waist of the wearer, and a fixing portion for fixing the support to the waist, the support is a constant curved surface inwards, to maintain the curved surface A plurality of reinforcing bars are built in the support part in the vertical direction, and the fixing part is attached to the auxiliary band with velcro.

When the vertebral brace is worn, a plurality of reinforcement bars embedded in the supporting part accurately support the lumbar spine of the lower back, and pull the velcro of the auxiliary band attached to the fixing part to attach to the velcro of the opposite auxiliary band, thereby fixing the part and the auxiliary part. It is firmly fixed in duplicate by the band so that the spinal brace does not run down when the wearer moves or is active.

However, such a spinal brace is limited to use as a spinal brace only for the lumbar spine in a part of the spine, for example, the scapula and cervical spine and the thoracic lumbar spine, and the vertebrae. Or if you want to support the cervical or thoracic spine, there were various problems, such as the need to wear a separate brace.

The present invention is devised to improve the above problems, by forming the spinal brace body with a soft PVC to form a compression portion with elastic cushion layer and fiber material to be used regardless of the body shape, in particular, scapula and cervical spine In addition, the purpose is to provide a spinal brace to support the thoracic lumbar spine to protect the entire spine.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a brace body with a scapula and cervical spine support and a thoracic spine support and a lumbar support, an elastic member on both sides of the pressing member, and a connecting band of both sides attached to be integral with the pressing member on both sides Consists of

A rectangular rectangular or triangular through-hole is formed in the central portion of the body of the brace in a vertical direction, and female and male velcro are attached to the pressing members on both sides to be in contact with each other so as to be integrated as necessary. The connecting arm and male velcro are attached to the attaching part and the end of the connecting band which are integral with the member, and the connecting ring and the fixing ring are attached to the other connecting band so that the pressing members on both sides can be tightened, and the brace body and both sides It is made to be used regardless of the wearer's body by installing a connecting means for adjusting the length between the pressing member.

1 is a front view of a state in which the spinal brace is deployed according to the present invention,

Figure 2 is a front view of a state in which the both sides pressing members of the spinal brace according to the present invention,

Figure 3 is a rear view of the state combined with both side pressing members of the spinal brace according to the present invention,

Figure 4 is an enlarged view of a portion A of Figure 3, an enlarged partial enlarged view of the connecting means of the present invention,

Figure 5 is an exploded front view of the connecting means of the spinal brace according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 3.

-Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings-

10-brace body, 12-thoracic support,

13-cushion layer, 14-lumbar support,

15-fibrous layer, 16 · 17-Scapula and Cervical Spine Support,

18 · 19-connecting ring, 20 · 21-pressing member,

22 · 23-Shawl, 24 · 25-Support ring,

26, 27-rivet fitting, 28, 29-fixing ring,

30, 31-Connecting band, 32, 33-Shoulder strap,

34-through hole, 36-arm velcro,

38-male velcro, 40-connecting arm velcro,

42-Velcro connection, 44-Connection ring,

46-retaining ring, 50, 51-connecting means.

Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings as follows.

Exemplary Figure 1 is a front view of a state in which the spinal brace is deployed in accordance with the present invention, Figure 2 is a front view of the combined state of both side pressing members of the spinal brace in accordance with the present invention, Figure 3 is a side compression of the spinal brace according to the present invention FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a portion A of FIG. 3, an enlarged partial view of the connecting means, and FIG. 5 is an exploded front view of the connecting means of FIG. 4.

The present invention, as represented in the exemplary diagram, has a brace body 10 having a thoracic spine support 12 and a lumbar support 14, elastic members on both sides of the pressing members 20, 21, and pressing members on both sides. (20) and (21) consisting of connecting bands (30) and (31) of both sides attached to be integrated with each other, and the cushion layer (13) and the fiber layer (15) are integrally formed on the inner surface of the brace body (10) by an adhesive material. To achieve this, it is made by installing the connecting means 50, 51 that can adjust the length between the brace body 10 and the pressing members 20, 21 on both sides.

The brace body 10 has a rectangular or triangular through-hole 34 in the vertical direction in the center portion thereof, and the female and male Velcro 36 at the opposing parts 20 and 21 in contact with each other. 38) to be integrally formed as necessary, and the connection arm and male Velcro 40 and 42 are attached to the attachment portion and the end of the connection band 30 which are integral with the pressing member 20 on one side. Attached to the connection band 31 of the other side, the connection ring 44 and the fixing ring 46 is installed to be made to tighten the pressing members 20, 21 of both sides.

In addition, the connecting means 50 and 51 are integral with the pressing members 20 and 21 and have a fixture 54 having a pressing portion 52 at the upper and lower ends thereof, and are integral with the auxiliary body 10. The fitting hole 56, and fitted to the fitting hole 56, the upper and lower end has an uneven portion 58 and the length adjusting tool 62 having a locking end portion 60 to one side.

The present invention having the above configuration has a rectangular rectangular or triangular through-hole 34 formed in the center at the center, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, thereby providing ventilation when the user wears it. By forming the brace body 10 to the thoracic support 12 and lumbar support 14 from the upper side, to support the central portion of the thoracic and lumbar spine, that is, the spine.

In particular, the brace body 10 has the same curve as the human body structure on the side (not shown in the figure), by injection molding with a flexible resin material, attached to both sides to form a pressing member 20 ( 21) by the tightening force of the connection bands 30 and 31 is in close contact with the upper body of the wearer.

Both sides of the brace body 10 as described above, the pressing members 20, 21 are integrally formed by the connecting means 50, 51, a plurality of connecting bands on the pressing members 20, 21 of both sides. 30 and 31 are attached to form a single body, and both ends of the connection band 30 are provided with connecting arms and male Velcros 40 and 42, so that the pressure members 20 and 21 are worn by the wearer. It can be tightened to be in close contact with

Referring to wearing the brace body 10 as described above is fixed to the upper body of the wearer using the pressing members 20, 21 attached to both sides of the brace body 10, which is the pressing member 20 It is fixed by the female and male Velcros 36 and 38 attached to the end portions in contact with 21.

At this time, the inner surface of the brace body 10 in contact with the skin is made of a fibrous layer 15 and a cushion layer 13 to improve the wearing comfort, the fibrous layer 15 is made of fibers woven with natural yarns rather than artificial irradiation Preferably, the cushion layer 13 may be made of urethane, but it is preferable to use a chemical non-woven fabric having low ventilation and low cost.

In addition, the pressing member 20, 21 is preferably made of a mesh of elastic material of the span material, it is possible to protect the wearer's skin by making the wearer breathable when used for a long time.

In the state where the brace body 10 is fixed by the pressing members 20 and 21, the connecting band 30 with the connecting water velcro 42 is inserted into the connecting ring 44 to the connecting arm velcro 40. When pulled together, the pressing members 20 and 21 are tightened to fix the brace body 10 to the upper body in a more stable state.

At this time, the connection band 31 is integrally attached to the pressing member 21 can be adjusted through the fixing ring 46, the length of the connection ring, when adjusted to fit the wearer's body, the connection ring in the center portion on the drawing As the position of the 44 is moved to the left and right, the tightening force by the connecting band 30 can be adjusted.

For example, a wearer with a lot of lower abdomen adjusts the connecting band 31 at the lower side to move the connecting ring 44 to the left in the drawing, and the wearer having a large chest has adjusted the connecting band 31 at the upper side. When the connection ring 44 is moved to the left in the drawing it is possible to tighten the connection band 30 so that excessive pressure is not applied to the lower abdomen or chest.

Thus, the brace body 10 can be worn on the upper body so that the wearer feels comfortable by the pressing members 20, 21 and the connection bands 30, 31 on both sides.

In addition, both side ends of the brace body 10 and one side end of both side pressing members 20 and 21 are provided with a plurality of fittings 56, 57, fasteners 54, 55 and length adjusters 62, 63. Connecting means (50) and (51) made of a unit is formed to form an integral, the locking end portion (60) is formed on one side and the length adjusting opening (62) (63) having an uneven portion (58) on the upper and lower ends is fitted. It is coupled to the fixtures 54 and 55 via the spheres 56 and 57 so that the brace body 10 and the pressing members 20 and 21 on both sides are integrally formed.

When the wearer body 10 wears a large body using the length adjusters 62 and 63 and presses the pressing portions 52 and 53 of the fixtures 54 and 55, the length adjuster 62 End portions of the pressing portions 52 and 53 which are hanging on the uneven portion 58 of the cuff 63 are released from the uneven portion 58 so that the lengths of the length adjusting holes 62 and 63 can be adjusted.

As such, the spinal brace according to the present invention is worn by the brace body 10 and the connecting bands 30 and 31 and the connecting means 50 and 51 attached to or installed on the pressing members 20 and 21 on both sides. Its size can be adjusted to fit the body shape so that it can be worn in a stable state.

As such, the spinal brace according to the present invention is worn by the brace body 10 and the connecting bands 30 and 31 and the connecting means 50 and 51 attached to or installed on the pressing members 20 and 21 on both sides. Its size can be adjusted to fit the body shape so that it can be worn in a stable state.

When explaining the spinal brace as shown in the embodiment of the present invention as shown in Figures 1 to 3 as described above, the brace consisting of a removable pressing member 20, 21, thoracic spine support 12 and lumbar support 14 The upper side of the body 10 is formed with a pair of scapula and bent cervical spine support (16) (17).

The shoulder blades (22) and (23) having linkages (18) and (19) are formed on the upper part of the scapula and the cervical spine support (16) and (17), and a support ring (24) is formed on the rear of the brace body (10). A rivet coupling portion (26) (27) having a (25), and attaching the fixing rings (28) and (29) to the opposing pressing members (20) and (21) from the fixing rings (28) and (29). The shoulder straps 32 and 33 are supported by the support rings 24 and 25 to be fitted to the connecting rings 18 and 19 of the shoulder parts 22 and 23.

In addition, the scapula and the cervical spine support (16, 17) is formed on the back of the melted portion (48) to have rigidity, and by injecting a cushioning material 49 having a restoring force therein to ensure more rigidity have.

The brace body 10 as described above is the scapula and cervical spine support 16 in a state fixed to the upper body so that the wearer feels comfortable wearing by the pressing members 20, 21 and the connection bands 30, 31 on both sides. By using the shoulder straps 22 and 23 attached to the upper end of the 17 and the shoulder straps 32 and 33 installed on the brace body 10, the brace body 10 is more stable to the upper body of the wearer. I can fix it in a state.

The shoulder straps 32 and 33 can be arbitrarily adjusted by the fixing ring 28, 29 and the connecting ring 18, 19, the length thereof, in detail, the front of the brace body 10 The ends of the shoulder straps 32 and 33 starting from the fixing rings 18 and 19 attached to the support rings 24 of the rivet coupling portions 26 and 27 attached to the rear surface of the brace body 10 ( 25 is connected to the connecting ring (18) (19) of the shoulder portion (22) (23).

Shoulder connected to the fixing ring (28) (29) in the state in which the shoulder straps (32) and (33) are connected to the shoulder straps (22) and (23) of the scapula and cervical spine support (16) and (17) as described above. The length of the shoulder straps 32 and 33 is adjusted by pulling the ends of the straps 32 and 33 or the ends of the shoulder straps 32 and 33 connected to the linkages 18 and 19. The wearer who wears 10) is worn in a more stable state.

That is, even if worn and moved for a long time by the shoulder portion 22, 23 of the scapula and cervical spine support (16) (17), the brace body (10) does not flow down, the scapula and cervical support (16) Shoulder straps (22) and (23) attached to the upper end of the (17) and the shoulder straps (32) and (33) connected to the fixing rings (28) and (29) attached to the pressing members (20) and (21). The brace body 10 can be more secured to the upper body of the wearer in a stable state.

As described above, the present invention is provided by the brace body 10, which is capable of supporting the entire spine consisting of the scapula and cervical vertebra and thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, and pressing members 20, 21 and connecting bands 30, 31 on both sides. Can be worn in a stable state, especially when worn by a pair of scapula and cervical spine support (16) (17) and the shoulder portion (22) (23), scapula and cervical support (16) (17) The melted portion 48 is formed on the rear surface of the c) to provide more rigidity, and a cushioning material 49 having a restoring force is injected into the inside thereof to smooth the contact surface, and the auxiliary body 10 and the pressing members 20 on both sides. The upper body support means are provided on the upper body support means such that the body 21 can be worn in a stable state irrespective of the body shape by the connecting means 50 and 51 which are adjustable in length. The sides contain variable steps that allow movement freely in the direction By preventing the weight of the upper body from being excessively applied to the lumbar region, the back pain is relieved, and the cervical vertebrae of the cervical spine of the scapula and the vertebrae are moved to the left and right to protect the spine while allowing the lateral movement of the upper body. Back, there is an effect of improving the wearability and convenience.

Claims (3)

Attached to the brace body 10 having a thoracic spine support 12 and a lumbar support 14, integrally with elastic members on both sides of the compression member 20, 21, and compression members 20, 21 on both sides. One side of the connecting band 30, 31, the inner body of the brace body 13 and the fibrous layer 15 is integrally formed by the adhesive material, the brace body 10 and the pressing member on both sides ( 20 and 21, the connecting means 50 and 51 can be adjusted in length, and a pair of scapula and cervical spine support 16, 17 bent outwardly on the upper side of the brace body 10 Spinal support characterized in that. According to claim 1, wherein the shoulder blades (22) and (23) having linkages (18) and (19) are formed on the upper part of the scapula and the cervical spine support (16) (17), and the rear surface of the brace body (10). The rivet coupling parts 26 and 27 having support rings 24 and 25 are attached to the fixing rings, and the fixing rings 28 and 29 are attached to the pressing members 20 and 21 on both sides, and the fixing rings ( From 28) (29), the shoulder straps (32) and (33) are supported by the support rings (24) and (25) so as to fit into the linkages (18) and (19) of the shoulder parts (22) and (23). Spinal brace. The vertebral brace according to claim 1, wherein the back surface of the scapula and the cervical spine support (16) is formed by forming a fusion portion (48) and injecting a cushioning material (49).