KR20190121512A - Clothing sprial support apparatus and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a spinal support apparatus that can be worn by a user in the form of clothing to fix the correct spine posture and effectively maintain the intraperitoneal pressure. Specifically, the present invention relates to a spinal support apparatus that is worn in the form of clothing to a user and fixed to correct posture on the spine, including a first belt worn on the lower abdomen of the user; a second belt worn on the lower abdomen of the user; and an extension force sensor for detecting an extension force of the first and second belts.

Description

Garment type spinal stabilization device and its control method {CLOTHING SPRIAL SUPPORT APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a spinal stabilization device in the form of a garment, and more particularly, to a device capable of supporting the spine while being worn like a garment and encouraging training for spine stability and a control method thereof.

More than 90% of Koreans have had low back pain and low back pain is a very common disease. In addition, scoliosis, nucleus effusion, anterior transposition of the spine, scoliosis are all related to the stability of the spine. Considering the instability of the shoulders and pelvic limbs caused by the instability of the spine, the effect of the instability of the spine on the human body is quite significant.

The stability of the spine is known to be affected by intraabdominal pressure only when the main and antagonist muscles have many joint movements.

The principle of intraperitoneal pressure can be explained as follows. The diaphragm contracts afferent, and the abdominal, pelvic floor, and multi-row muscles in the abdominal wall form centrifugal contractions. In this case, it is well known from various documents that the intraperitoneal pressure plays a decisive role in helping to prevent the thoracic spine and lumbar spine from coming forward. [1] Frank C, Kobesova A, Kolar P. Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization & sports rehabilitation.Int J Sports Phys Ther 2013; 8 (1): 62-73. [2] Yoon HS, You JH.Reflex-mediated dynamic neuromuscular stabilization in stroke patients: EMG.Technology and Health Care 25. 2017: 99-106.DOI 10.3233 / THC-171311)

The method of measuring intraperitoneal pressure can be divided into invasive and non-invasive methods. Invasive method is to measure the abdominal pressure by inserting a needle into the abdominal cavity, which is difficult to measure frequently because it is painful and risky to the person to be measured and is carried out in the hospital.

A non-invasive method is to measure the degree of centrifugal contraction of the transverse abdominal muscle, which is measured by measuring how long the circumference of the abdomen is extending. However, for such non-invasive measurement, the method of measuring with a tape measure every time is not easy, and it is quite cumbersome such as measuring with a tape measure whenever real-time feedback is received.

Therefore, there is a need for a study on a control method that can be easily worn in the form of clothing, and can continuously measure the abdominal pressure by simply measuring the extension tension.

It is an object of the present invention to solve the above and other problems. Another object is to provide a spinal fixation device provided in the form of a garment.

The technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned above will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. Could be.

According to an aspect of the present invention to achieve the above or another object, a spinal stabilization device is worn in the form of clothing to the user to fix the correct position on the spine, the first belt worn on the lower abdomen of the user; A second belt worn on the lower abdomen of the user; And a stretch force sensor for sensing the stretch force of the first and second belts.

At this time, it may further include a first distance adjusting unit for adjusting the distance between the first and second belt.

The first distance adjusting unit may include: a strap fixing the first and second belts to each other; And it may include a dial for winding the strap.

The dial may reduce the distance between the first and second belt by winding the strap when rotating in the first direction, and increase the distance between the first and second belt by loosening the strap when rotating in the second direction. have.

The apparatus may further include a chest compression band for pressing the chest of the user.

The chest compression band may compress by wrapping the chest circumference.

The chest compression band may include a shoulder strap for hanging on the shoulder of the user.

The apparatus may further include a second distance adjuster for adjusting a distance between the chest compression band and the second belt.

The first and second belts may be provided with length adjusting parts for adjusting the belt length.

The controller may further include a control unit for controlling the stretch force sensor. When the detected stretch force is less than or equal to a predetermined value, the warning notification may be output.

According to another aspect of the present invention for achieving the or another object, in the control method of the spinal stabilization device comprising a first belt worn on the lower abdomen of the user and a second belt worn on the lower abdomen of the user, Measuring the stretching force of each of the first and second belts; It provides a control method of the spinal stabilization device, comprising the step of outputting a warning notification based on the result of the stretching force measurement.

The warning notification may be output when the stretch force measurement result is equal to or less than a predetermined value.

Communicating wirelessly with the mobile terminal; And transmitting the stretch force measurement result to the mobile terminal through the wireless communication unit.

The mobile terminal may include outputting statistics to a user based on the received stretch force measurement result.

Referring to the effect of the garment-type spinal stabilization device according to the present invention.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, there is an advantage that the user can maintain a correct posture continuously.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, there is an advantage that can be trained to maintain the intraperitoneal pressure continuously.

Further scope of the applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. However, various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art, and therefore, specific embodiments, such as the detailed description and the preferred embodiments of the present invention, should be understood as given by way of example only.

1 to 3 is a view showing a perspective view of the spinal stabilization device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 and 5 are diagrams showing an example of wearing the spinal stabilization device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a block diagram of a spinal stabilization device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 and 8 are detailed perspective views of the first and second belts 120-1 and 120-2 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the first distance controller 403-1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
10 and 11 are conceptual views illustrating a distance adjusting method of the first distance adjusting unit 403-1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a diagram illustrating a conceptual diagram of exchanging data with a mobile terminal 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a statistical graph 1001 that can be output through a mobile terminal 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are given or used in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles from each other. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed herein, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are intended to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein, but are not limited to the technical spirit disclosed herein by the accompanying drawings, all changes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. It should be understood to include equivalents and substitutes.

Terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected to or connected to that other component, but it may be understood that other components may be present in between. Should be. On the other hand, when a component is said to be "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there is no other component in between.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In this application, the terms "comprises" or "having" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and one or more other features. It is to be understood that the present invention does not exclude the possibility of the presence or the addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, components, or a combination thereof.

1 to 3 is a view showing a perspective view of the spinal stabilization device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 and 5 are diagrams showing an example of wearing the spinal stabilization device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to the illustrated figure, the wearer 150 (user) is wearing the spinal stabilization device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The spinal stabilization device 100 may be worn in the form of clothing to the user to provide a continuous training to the user to fix the abdominal pressure while at the same time fixed to the correct position on the spine.

The spinal stabilization device 100 includes a garment part 113 worn on the upper body of the user, a first belt 120-1 provided on the upper abdomen portion of the user on the garment part, and the user on the garment part. It may include a second belt (120-2) provided in the lower abdomen portion of, and an extension force sensor for detecting the stretching force of the first and second belt. This configuration will be described later in detail with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 6.

6 is a block diagram of a spinal stabilization device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to the illustrated figure, the spinal stabilization device 100 may include a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, a wireless communication unit 110, and a sensing unit 140.

More specifically, the wireless communication unit 110 of the components may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the spinal stabilization device 100 and the mobile terminal 1000. In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the spinal stabilization device 100 to one or more networks. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may exchange data with at least one mobile terminal 1000 including a Bluetooth module.

The power supply unit 190 receives power from an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power to each component included in the spinal stabilization device 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be a built-in battery or a replaceable battery.

The sensing unit 140 may include one or more sensors for sensing at least one of information in the spinal stabilization device 100, surrounding environment information surrounding the spinal stabilization device 100, and user information. In particular, the sensing unit 140 according to the embodiment of the present invention senses the extension tension (hereinafter, the stretching force) of the first and second belts 120-1 and 120-2 and senses the result to the controller 180. Can pass

In addition to the operation related to the application program, the controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the spinal stabilization device 100. The controller 180 may provide or process information or a function appropriate to a user by processing signals, data, information, and the like, which are input or output through the above-described components, or by driving an application program stored in the memory 170.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components described with reference to FIG. 3 in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two or more of the components included in the spinal stabilization device 100 in combination with each other to drive the application program.

As described above, the stability of the spine is known to be affected only by the force of the necessary movement in the joints of the main and antagonist muscles and is greatly influenced by intra abdominal pressure.

The principle of intraperitoneal pressure can be explained as follows. The diaphragm contracts afferent, and the abdominal, pelvic floor, and multi-row muscles in the abdominal wall form centrifugal contractions. In this case, it is well known from various documents that the intraperitoneal pressure plays a decisive role in helping to prevent the thoracic spine and lumbar spine from coming forward.

These intraperitoneal pressures can be sufficiently trained by training, and those with diseases of the spine are very effective in treating spinal diseases if they are trained. Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, it is proposed to give a feedback to the user to maintain the intraperitoneal pressure. That is, it informs the user to maintain the celiac pressure consciously, and continuously monitors the intraperitoneal pressure and informs the user when it falls below a certain level to help maintain the celiac pressure.

To this end, an embodiment of the present invention proposes a non-invasive method of intraperitoneal pressure measurement. Such a method is to measure the stretching force of the belt surrounding the abdomen, and calculate and derive the intraperitoneal pressure based on the stretching force.

To this end, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first belt 120-1 worn on the upper abdomen and the second belt 120-2 worn on the lower abdomen, to measure the stretching force sensed by each belt .

In one embodiment of the present invention, in order to stably fix the spine, because some compression to the chest is effective, it is proposed to further include a chest compression band 112. The chest compression band 112 may be provided to wrap around the chest of the user, and may be fixed by fixing means such as a velcro. Chest compression band 112 corrects the flared lower rib cage to help create intraperitoneal pressure.

In this case, the thoracic rollback band 112 may be most effective when located at the ribs 7 to 12 below the sternum.

In addition, one end of the chest compression band 112 may be further provided with a shoulder strap 111 so as to hang on the shoulder of the user.

As shown in FIG. 3, the chest compression band 112 may be formed long in the left and right directions. In this case, a central portion of the chest compression band may be fastened to the garment.

Although the chest compression band 112 may be separately provided to the user, the chest compression band 112 may be most effective only when the chest compression band 112 presses a specific position of the rib below the sternum. Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention is to propose that the garment 113 and the chest compression band 112 is fastened.

In addition, in the state where the chest compression band 112 is fastened to the garment portion 113 most effectively compresses the chest, and in order to improve the convenience of the user, one end 201-1 of the left chest compression band of the fastened center part And, one end of the right chest compression band 201-2 is fastened with velcro suggests to wrap around the user's chest.

That is, after the user wears the garment 113 as if it is a general garment, one end of the left chest compression band 201-1 of the chest compression band 112 and one end of the right chest compression band 201-2 are applied. It is to fasten in the state put on (Fig. 3 (a) → (b)).

In this case, as described above, one end of the left chest compression band 201-1 and one end of the right chest compression band 201-2 may be fastened in a velcro type.

Subsequently, in order to fasten the shoulder strap 111 described above, the first and second buckles 114-1 and 114-2 may be connected to fix the chest compression band 112 more stably.

Meanwhile, the spinal stabilization device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention proposes to include first and second light emitting bands 990-1 and 990-2.

As described above, in order for the user 150 to continuously train the intraperitoneal pressure, the intraperitoneal pressure, which should not be too strong or too weak, must be maintained continuously. Therefore, in the present invention, when the stretching force measured by the first and second belts 120-1 and 120-2 is too weak or too strong, the first and second light emitting bands 990-1 and 990-2. Suggest to let them know.

For example, when the stretching force of the first belt 120-1 is too weak, the first light emitting band 990-1 may emit red light, and when the stretching force is too strong, the first light emitting band 990-1. ) Can emit yellow light. With proper stretch, it will turn green. This example may be equally applied to the second belt 120-1.

Furthermore, the spinal stabilization device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention proposes to attach the vibration attachment 991 to each of the first and second belts 120-1 and 120-2. As in the light emitting band described above, it is for giving feedback to the user when the stretching force is too weak or excessive.

For example, when sufficient stretching force is not applied to the first belt 120-1, the vibrating attachment 991 attached to the first belt 120-1 vibrates to maintain the abdominal pressure in the user 150. Inform.

The vibration attachment 991 may be disposed on the front surface and both side surfaces of the first belt 120-1. The same applies to the second belt 120-2 (refer to the drawing shown).

On the other hand, even when the stretching force is too excessive may also give feedback through the vibration attachment (991). At this time, by changing the pattern provided with the vibration, it may be possible to give feedback by distinguishing when the above-mentioned stretching force is not sufficient and when it is too much.

7 and 8 are detailed perspective views of the first and second belts 120-1 and 120-2 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to the drawing, since the components of the first and second belts are the same, only the configuration of the first belt 120-1 will be described.

The first belt 120-1 may be integrally formed on the garment part 113, and may be formed of an elastic material to be completely in contact with the upper and lower abdomen of the wearer 150.

Thus, the first and second belts 120-1 and 120-2 should be completely in close contact with the upper abdomen and the lower abdomen, respectively, so that it may be meaningful to measure the stretching force. This is because it is impossible to measure the stretching force when it is not in close contact.

The first belt 120-1 may include a first housing 401-1. The first housing 401-1 may include the components described with reference to FIG. 3. For example, the first housing 401-1 may include a controller 180, a power supply 190, a sensing unit 140, and the like.

In addition, the first belt 120-1 and the second belt 120-2 may be connected to each other, and may include a first distance adjusting unit 403-1 for adjusting the distance therebetween. This is because the interval between the upper abdomen and the lower abdomen is different for each person, and accurate abdominal pressure measurement and training can be performed only when the correct interval between the upper abdomen and the lower abdomen is maintained.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the first and second distance adjusting units 403-1 and 403-2 will be described with reference to the drawings.

9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the first distance controller 403-1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

According to the drawing, the first distance adjusting unit 403-1 includes: a string 603 for fixing the first and second belts 120-1 and 120-2 to each other; And it may include a dial 601 for winding the strap.

At this time, the dial 601 is wound around the strap when rotating in the first direction to reduce the distance between the first and second belt, and loosen the strap 603 when rotating in the second direction to release the first and second belt. It may be operable to increase the distance of the liver. This method will be described later in more detail with reference to FIG. 7.

Referring to the drawings, the strap 603 may be simply fixed to the first and second belts 120-1 and 120-2, but a plurality of hooks 602-1 to 602 for turning. -3) can be fixed. That is, according to the drawing shown, the string 603 fixed to the first belt 120-1 is connected to the string 603 via the first hook 602-1 fixed to the second belt 120-2. ) May be switched back to the first belt 120-1. In addition, the strap 603 heading toward the first belt 120-1 thus separates the second belt 120-2 by the second hook 602-2 fixed to the first belt 120-1. The direction can be switched to face.

The strap 603 that has been switched again may be diverted to the first belt 120-1 by the third hook 602-3 fixed to the second belt 120-2. Then, the string 603 may be fixed on the first belt 120-1 again. When the string 603 is fixed in this way, since the string 603 crosses many times, tension occurs in the up and down directions at various positions, and thus, the first and second belts 120-1 and 120-2 are generally used. The spacing can be adjusted uniformly.

In the above example, only three hooks are illustrated as the first to third hooks 602-1 to 602-3, but the present embodiment is not limited to the number but may be applied through more hooks.

Hereinafter, an example of performing length adjustment through the dial 601 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

10 and 11 are conceptual views illustrating a distance adjusting method of the first distance adjusting unit 403-1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to the illustrated figure, when the dial 601 is rotated to the right, the string 603 is wound so that the tension in the pulling direction 701 (the direction toward the dial) is increased. As a result, the length of the string 603 may be shortened.

According to the drawing, the direction of the string 603 is repeatedly applied by the first to third hooks 602-1 to 602-3, so that the pulling direction 701 can also be formed to cross in a zigzag fashion. have.

2, the second distance adjuster 403-for adjusting the distance between the chest compression band 112 and the first belt 120-1, similarly to the first distance adjuster 403-1. 2) may be further provided. In this case, since the second distance controller 403-2 has the same structure as the above-described first distance controller 403-1, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, data exchange with the mobile terminal 1000 through the wireless communication unit 110 will be described in detail.

12 is a diagram illustrating a conceptual diagram of exchanging data with a mobile terminal 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, at least one of the first and second housings 401-1 and 401-2 may have a wireless communication unit 110 therein. In addition, when the result sensed by the sensing unit 140 is transmitted to the controller 180, the controller 180 may transmit the result to the mobile terminal 1000 through the wireless communication unit 110.

When the mobile terminal 1000 receives the sensing result, the mobile terminal 1000 may deliver feedback information to the user using the result. For example, the user may be provided with statistical results provided in the form of a graph. Such an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 13.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a statistical graph 1001 that can be output through a mobile terminal 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to the illustrated figure, the mobile terminal 1000 may output a result of detecting intraperitoneal pressure according to time by using the received result.

As mentioned above, training to maintain steady intraperitoneal pressure can have a tremendous effect in relieving spinal diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to continuously monitor the results of the measurement of intraperitoneal pressure and to check if the intraperitoneal pressure has not been kept steady.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, the value of the intraperitoneal pressure measured over time may be output to the graph 1001.

Furthermore, in the present invention, an output unit (not shown) is provided, and if the wearer does not maintain the intraperitoneal pressure, it is proposed to immediately output a warning notification. In this case, the output unit may be controlled by the controller 180.

That is, the controller 180 outputs a warning notification when the stretching force sensed through the sensing unit 140 falls below a predetermined value. At this time, since the stretching force detected in both the upper abdomen and the lower abdomen is important, even if the stretching force of any one of the first and second belts 102-1 and 102-2 drops, a warning notification for this is output. You can do it. In this case, the warning notification may be an audio notification outputting audio or a vibration notification outputting vibration.

As described above, an embodiment of the garment-type spinal stabilization device according to the present invention is described as at least one embodiment, whereby the technical idea and its configuration and operation of the present invention are not limited. The scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited or limited by the drawings or the description with reference to the drawings. In addition, the concept and embodiment of the invention presented in the present invention may be used by those skilled in the art as a basis for modifying or designing to other structures for carrying out the same purpose of the present invention. The equivalent structure modified or changed by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains is to be bound by the technical scope of the present invention described in the claims, and the spirit or scope of the invention described in the claims. Various changes, substitutions and alterations are possible without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (14)

In the spinal stabilization device that is worn in the form of clothing to the user to fix the correct position on the spine
Clothing portion worn in the form of a garment on the upper body of the user;
A first belt provided on the upper abdomen of the user on the garment;
A second belt provided on the lower abdomen portion of the user on the garment; And
Including an extension force sensor for detecting the extension force of the first and second belt,
Spinal stabilization appliance. The method of claim 1,
Further comprising a chest compression band for compressing the user's chest,
Spinal stabilization appliance. The method of claim 2,
The chest compression band is characterized in that for pressing the wound around the chest,
Spinal stabilization appliance. The method of claim 3, wherein
The chest compression band, characterized in that provided with a shoulder strap for hanging on the shoulder of the user,
Spinal stabilization appliance. The method of claim 4, wherein
The chest compression band is formed long in the left and right directions,
The central portion of the chest compression band is fastened to the garment,
One end of the left chest compression band and one end of the right chest compression band of the fastened central portion is fastened with velcro, characterized in that wound around the user's chest,
Spinal stabilization appliance. The method of claim 5,
Further comprising a first distance adjuster for adjusting the distance between the chest compression band and the second belt,
Spinal stabilization appliance. The method of claim 6,
Further comprising a second distance adjusting unit for adjusting the distance between the first and second belt,
Spinal stabilization appliance. The method of claim 7, wherein
The second distance adjusting unit,
Straps securing the first and second belts to each other; And
Characterized in that it comprises a dial for winding the string,
Spinal stabilization appliance. The method of claim 8,
The dial,
Winding the string when rotating in the first direction to reduce the distance between the first and second belts,
Characterized in that to increase the distance between the first and second belt by loosening the strap when rotating in the second direction,
Spinal stabilization appliance. In the control method of the spinal stabilization device comprising a first belt worn on the lower abdomen of the user and a second belt worn on the lower abdomen of the user,
Measuring the stretching force of each of the first and second belts; And
Outputting a warning notification based on the stretch force measurement result;
Control method of spinal stabilization device. The method of claim 10,
The warning notification is output, characterized in that output when the stretch force measurement result is less than a predetermined value,
Control method of spinal stabilization device. The method of claim 11,
And wirelessly communicating with the mobile terminal.
Control method of spinal stabilization device. The method of claim 12,
The method may further include transmitting the stretch force measurement result to the mobile terminal through the wireless communication unit.
Control method of spinal stabilization device. The method of claim 13,
And outputting statistics to the user based on the received stretch force measurement result through the mobile terminal.
Control method of spinal stabilization device.

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