KR20210072365A - Detachable wearable type muscular strenght enhancing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a detachable wearable muscle strength support device that can easily support muscle strength with a light weight. The detachable wearable muscle strength support device according to an aspect of the present invention includes: clothing; a shape memory deformation part installed in the clothing and including a spring member whose shape is deformed in response to heat; a support installed in the clothing and coupled to both ends in the longitudinal direction of the shape memory deformable part; and a power supply unit for applying a current to the shape memory deformable part, wherein the shape memory deformable part may be connected to the power supply unit to perform self-heating.

Description

DETACHABLE WEARABLE TYPE MUSCULAR STRENGHT ENHNCING APPARATUS

The present invention relates to a strength support device, and more particularly, to a detachable wearable strength support device.

In general, workers, cargo workers, courier workers, etc. in the industrial field often perform the operation of repeatedly lifting and moving heavy objects. This work requires several people, or depending on the site situation, heavy equipment, cranes, and auxiliary equipment such as pulleys are inconvenient to be used. In addition, when a person works directly, there is a problem of increased fatigue and decreased work efficiency, as well as industrial accidents such as musculoskeletal damage and avoidance of related occupations due to high work intensity, and when using auxiliary equipment Since it requires a relatively wide moving space or installation space, there is a problem with the limited range of use.

Due to these problems, the need for a strength assisting robot that can support additional force by using an actuator such as a motor or a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder has recently emerged. However, the equipment using the actuator is heavy and hard, so natural movement is disturbed, and there is a problem in that it is uncomfortable to wear.

Based on the technical background as described above, the present invention provides a detachable wearable strength support device that can easily support muscle strength with a light weight.

A detachable wearable muscle strength support device according to an aspect of the present invention is a shape memory deformable part that is installed in clothes and includes a spring member whose shape is deformed in response to heat, is installed in the clothes, and is installed in the clothes and both ends in the longitudinal direction It includes a support coupled to, and a power supply for applying a current to the shape-memory deformable part, wherein the shape-memory deformable part is connected to the power supply to generate self-heating.

A plurality of shape memory deformable parts may be installed in parallel on the support according to an aspect of the present invention.

A detachable wearable muscle strength support device according to an aspect of the present invention further comprises a garment into which the shape memory deformable part and the support are inserted, and the clothes are formed with a first detachable part for coupling with the support, the A second detachable part coupled to the first detachable part may be formed on the support.

The first detachable portion and the second detachable portion according to an aspect of the present invention may be fixed by Velcro coupling.

The garment according to one aspect of the present invention includes a cover surrounding the deformable part and the support, and a fixing part fixed to the fabric is formed at one end in the width direction of the cover, and the other end in the width direction of the cover is fabricated by Velcro coupling. An opening and closing portion attached to the may be formed.

A connector rod into which the shape memory deformable parts are inserted is installed inside the support according to an aspect of the present invention, and the shape memory deformable parts may be connected through the connector bar.

A detachable wearable muscle strength support device according to an aspect of the present invention is connected to the support and further includes a support portion surrounding the body, wherein the support portion is connected to a band formed in a band shape and the band, and the shape is deformed according to temperature It may include a shape memory support member made of a coil spring.

The cover according to an aspect of the present invention is connected in the longitudinal direction of the cover, and a bending detection bar having a piezoelectric sensor is installed to sense the bending of the body, and the clothes are deformed by receiving a signal from the bending detection rod A control unit for contracting the shape memory deformable unit installed on the body may be installed.

The shape memory deformation unit according to an aspect of the present invention is connected to the power supply unit and self-heating heating wire part, a shape memory alloy part surrounding the heating wire, the shape memory alloy part surrounding the shape memory alloy part It may include a shape memory polymer part having electrical insulation. .

As described above, in the detachable wearable strength support device according to an aspect of the present invention, since the shape memory deforming unit self-heats, it is possible to efficiently support muscle strength without a separate heating unit, and the weight of the device is reduced to give activity and can support muscle strength without impeding the user's movement.

1 is a view showing a detachable wearable strength support device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an exploded perspective view showing a shape memory deformable part and a support according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the shape memory deformable part and the inner supporter are coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the shape memory deformable part and the outer supporter are coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view for explaining that the shape memory deformable portion is deformed according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view showing a detachable wearable strength support device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a cross-sectional view showing a shape memory deformable unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Since the present invention can apply various transformations and can have various embodiments, specific embodiments are illustrated and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

The terms used in the present invention are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present invention, terms such as 'comprising' or 'having' are intended to designate that the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification exist, but one or more other features It should be understood that this does not preclude the existence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this case, it should be noted that in the accompanying drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible. In addition, detailed descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that may obscure the gist of the present invention will be omitted. For the same reason, some components are exaggerated, omitted, or schematically illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, a detachable wearable strength support device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

1 is a view showing a detachable wearable muscle strength support device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a shape memory deformable part and a support according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the shape-memory deformable part and the outer support are coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the shape-memory deformable part and the inner support are coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention to be.

1 to 4, the detachable wearable muscle strength support device 101 according to the present embodiment includes a garment 10, a power supply unit 113, a control unit 112, a shape memory deformation unit 120, Supports may be included.

The clothing 10 may be a top that can be worn on a person's body, and may include a T-shirt, a vest, or a jumper. The garment 10 may include a shape-memory deformable part 120 and a cover 151 surrounding the support, and the cover 151 is installed on the fabric constituting the garment in a structure that can be opened and closed. The clothes 10 are made of a structure that can transmit force by being in close contact with the user's body, and a separate band may be installed to transmit the force to the user's body.

A fixing part 152 fixed to the fabric may be formed at one end of the cover 151 in the width direction, and an opening/closing part 153 attached to the fabric by Velcro coupling may be formed at the other end of the cover 151 in the width direction. Accordingly, the user can easily install or separate the shape memory deformable part 120 and the support by separating the opening and closing part 153 from the fabric. That is, in the case of work, the shape-memory deformable unit 120 and the support are installed to help, and when the work is finished, the shape-memory deformable unit 120 and the support can be separated. In addition, a pocket may be installed in the lower portion of the garment 10 , and a power supply unit 113 and a control unit 112 may be inserted into the pocket. Accordingly, the parts can be separated from the clothes 10 and the clothes 10 can be easily washed.

The power supply unit 113 may include a battery capable of charging and discharging. The control unit 112 is connected to the power supply unit 113 and the support to control the current applied to the shape memory deformable unit 120 . Accordingly, it is possible to change the temperature of the shape memory deformable portion 120 of the desired portion to the deformation temperature.

The shape memory deforming unit 120 may include a spring member 121 that is formed in the form of a coil spring and deforms in shape while responding to heat, and terminals 123 formed at both ends of the spring member 121 . The terminal 123 is connected to the spring member 121 and may be formed of a wire connected in a straight line. The terminal 123 may be inserted into the connector rod 51 installed on the inner support 140 or the outer support 130 .

The shape memory deforming unit 120 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 113 and the control unit 112 to receive current, and self-heat by the flow of the current. The shape memory deformation unit 120 may contract to provide a compressive force when the temperature changes to a preset temperature.

The shape memory deformable part 120 may be made of a material containing impurities for heat generation in the shape memory alloy. The shape memory deformable part 120 may be made of a material containing impurities such as chromium in an alloy such as nickel-based (Ni), copper-based (Cu), or iron-based (Fe).

The support and the shape-memory deformation unit 120 are sequentially arranged in the height direction of the garment to form the shape-memory deformation assembly SA. The support may include an inner support 140 and an outer support 130 . The outer support 130 is positioned at the upper end and the lower end of the shape memory deformation assembly SA, and the inner support 140 is positioned between the shape memory deformation parts 120 .

A coupling hole 142 into which the shape memory deformable part 120 is inserted is formed on both sides of the inner support 140 . Accordingly, the inner support 140 may support the shape memory deformable parts 120 spaced apart in the height direction of the garment. In addition, a plurality of coupling holes 142 are formed at one side of the inner support 140 to be spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the inner support 140 , and the shape memory deformable parts 120 are parallel to one side of the inner support 140 . is installed with Accordingly, the shape memory deformable parts 120 installed in parallel can generate a large force.

A connector bar 51 into which the shape memory deformable parts 120 are inserted is installed inside the inner support 140 , and current may be applied to the shape memory deformable parts 120 through the connector bar 51 . The connector bar 51 may be formed extending in the longitudinal direction of the inner support 140 . Two connector rods 51 are installed inside the inner support 140 , and the connector bars may be electrically connected by a connection line 52 installed inside the inner support 140 .

A first detachable portion 31 for coupling with the outer support 130 is formed on the garment 10 , and the second detachable portion 32 coupled to the first removable portion 31 is formed on the outer support 130 . can be Here, the first detachable part 31 is made of a loop, and the second detachable part 32 is made of a hook, so that the first detachable part 31 and the second detachable part 32 may be fixed by Velcro coupling.

The inner support 140 has a width-wise central portion having a lower height than both side ends, and a plurality of fixing holes 141 for coupling with clothes may be formed in the width-direction central portion. When the fixing hole 141 is formed, the user may firmly fix the inner support 140 to the clothes using a thread, a pin, or the like.

The outer support 130 may be formed in a bar shape having a substantially triangular longitudinal cross-section. In addition, a plurality of coupling holes 132 are formed on one side of the outer support 130 , and the shape memory deforming unit 120 is installed in parallel on one side of the outer support 130 . A plurality of fixing holes 131 for coupling with clothes may be formed on the other side of the outer support 130 .

A connector rod 51 into which the shape memory deformable parts 120 are inserted is installed in the outer support 130 , and current may be applied to the shape memory deformable parts 120 through the connector rod 51 . The connector bar 51 may be formed extending in the longitudinal direction of the outer support 130 . A terminal may be formed on the outer support 130 , and an electric wire for supplying power may be connected to the terminal.

A first detachable portion 31 for coupling with the outer support 130 is formed on the garment 10 , and the second detachable portion 32 coupled to the first removable portion 31 is formed on the outer support 130 . can be Here, the first detachable part 31 is made of a loop, and the second detachable part 32 is made of a hook, so that the first detachable part 31 and the second detachable part 32 may be fixed by Velcro coupling.

As shown in FIG. 5 , when a current is applied by the control unit 112 , the shape memory deformation unit 120 self-heats. When the temperature of the shape-memory deformable unit 120 rises higher than the stored temperature, the shape-memory deformable unit 120 contracts to support muscle strength so that the user's waist can be stretched when lifting an object.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the shape memory deforming unit 120 self-heats, it is possible to efficiently support muscle strength without a separate heating unit, and the weight of the device is reduced to give activity and obstruct the movement of the user. I never do that.

Hereinafter, a detachable wearable strength support device according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described.

6 is a view illustrating a detachable wearable muscle strength support device according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a shape memory deformable unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

6 and 7, the detachable wearable muscle strength support device 102 according to the present embodiment includes a garment 20, a power supply unit 113, a control unit 112, a shape memory deformation unit 180, It may include a support, a bending detection bar 162 . The detachable wearable muscle strength support device 102 according to another embodiment is a detachable type according to the above-described embodiment except for the shape memory deformation unit 180 , the flexural sensing rod 162 , and the support unit 170 . It may have the same structure as the wearable strength support device.

The garment 20 may be made of a vest that can be worn on a person's body. The garment 20 may include a shape memory deformable part 180 and a cover 151 surrounding the support, and a support 170 connected to the support and surrounding the body.

A fixing part 152 fixed to the fabric may be formed at one end of the cover 151 in the width direction, and an opening/closing part 153 attached to the fabric by Velcro coupling may be formed at the other end of the cover in the width direction. A bending detection bar 162 having a piezoelectric sensor 162a may be installed on the cover 151 to detect the bending of the body. The bending detection rod 162 is made of a flexible material that can be bent according to the movement of the body, and is formed to extend in the longitudinal direction of the cover 151 . A plurality of piezoelectric sensors 162a are disposed to be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction on the bending detection bar 162 , and when the body is bent, the piezoelectric sensors 162a generate a signal.

The control unit 112 may receive a signal from the bending detection bar 162 and apply a current to the shape memory deformable unit 180 installed on the deformed body to contract the shape memory deformable unit 180 . Accordingly, it is possible to efficiently support muscle strength only in necessary parts of the user's body.

The support unit 170 is connected to the inner support 140 and surrounds the body, and is connected to the band 171 and the band 171 formed in a band shape, and a shape memory support member 172 made of a coil spring whose shape is deformed according to the temperature. ) may be included. The band 171 may be made of a material having elasticity, and the shape memory support member 172 has a self-heating function and may be contracted as the temperature rises. A plurality of support units 170 may be spaced apart from each other in the height direction of the garment 20 . Accordingly, since the support unit 170 normally maintains a loose state and does not press the user, it does not give any discomfort. In addition, when it is necessary to support muscle strength, the shape memory support unit 170 contracts and is in close contact with the body to stably transmit the force to the body.

The shape memory deforming unit 180 may include a spring member that is formed in the form of a coil spring and whose shape is deformed while responding to heat, and terminals formed at both ends of the spring member. The shape memory deformation unit 180 is connected to the power supply unit 113 and surrounds the self-heating hot wire part 181 and the shape memory alloy part 182 and the shape memory alloy part 182 surrounding the hot wire part 181 and has electrical insulation properties. It may include a shape memory polymer part 183 having a.

The shape-memory deformable part 180 is made of a wire in which the hot wire part 181, the shape-memory alloy part 182, and the shape-memory polymer part 183 are arranged in a coaxial structure, and the wire forms a coil spring shape. The heating wire unit 181 may be made of a wire having a heating function, such as an iron-chromium wire or a nichrome wire. The shape memory alloy part 182 may be made of a nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) alloy, and may be made of Cu-Zn-Ni, Cu-Al-Ni, Ag-Ni, Au-Cd, or the like.

The shape memory polymer part 183 is not particularly limited as long as it remembers its shape at a certain temperature and restores its shape at a temperature above the glass transition temperature, and may be a thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer, for example, polynorbornene. (polynorbornene), trans polyisoprene (trans polyisoprene), polyurethane (polyurethane), may be made of a copolymer of styrene-butadiene (styrene-butadiene).

As such, when the shape-memory deformable part 180 includes the shape-memory alloy part 182 and the shape-memory polymer part 183 surrounding the heated wire part 181, it can be deformed while generating heat more easily. In particular, since the shape-memory alloy portion 182 and the shape-memory polymer portion 183 have a coaxial structure, it is possible to exert greater force and perform an insulating function.

In the above, although an embodiment of the present invention has been described, those of ordinary skill in the art can add, change, delete or add components within the scope that does not depart from the spirit of the present invention described in the claims. The present invention may be variously modified and changed by, etc., and this will also be included within the scope of the present invention.

101, 102: detachable wearable strength support device
10, 20: clothing
31: first removable part
32: second removable part
51: connector bar
113: power supply
112: control unit
120, 180: shape memory deformation unit
130: outer support
140: inner support
151: cover
152: fixed part
153: opening and closing part
162: bending detection bar
170: support

Claims (9)

It is installed in the clothes and the shape memory deformation unit including a spring member that is deformed in shape in response to heat;
a support installed in the garment and coupled to both ends in the longitudinal direction of the shape memory deformable part; and
a power supply for applying a current to the shape memory deformable part;
includes,
The shape-memory deformation unit is connected to the power supply, and a detachable wearable strength support device, characterized in that self-heating. According to claim 1,
Detachable wearable strength support device, characterized in that the plurality of shape memory deformable parts are installed in parallel on the support. According to claim 1,
Further comprising a garment into which the shape memory deformation part and the support are inserted,
A detachable wearable strength support device, characterized in that the clothing is formed with a first detachable portion for coupling with the support, and a second detachable portion coupled to the first detachable portion is formed on the support. 4. The method of claim 3,
The detachable wearable strength support device, characterized in that the first detachable portion and the second detachable portion is fixed by Velcro coupling. 4. The method of claim 3,
The garment includes a cover surrounding the deformable portion and the support,
A detachable wearable strength support device, characterized in that a fixing part fixed to the fabric is formed at one end of the cover in the width direction, and an opening and closing part attached to the fabric by Velcro coupling is formed at the other end of the cover in the width direction. 4. The method of claim 3,
A connector rod into which the shape memory deformable parts are inserted is installed inside the support, and the shape memory deformable parts are connected through the connector bar. 4. The method of claim 3,
It is connected to the support and further comprises a support portion surrounding the body,
Removable wearable strength support device, characterized in that the support includes a band formed in a band shape and a shape memory support member connected to the band and made of a coil spring whose shape is deformed according to temperature. 4. The method of claim 3,
The cover is connected in the longitudinal direction of the cover, detects the curvature of the body, and a bend detection bar having a piezoelectric sensor is installed,
Removable wearable muscle strength support device, characterized in that the clothing receives a signal from the flexural detection bar, and a control unit for contracting the shape memory deformable part installed on the deformed body is installed. 4. The method of claim 3,
The shape-memory deformation part is connected to the power supply part and self-heating heating wire part, a shape-memory alloy part surrounding the heating wire, and a shape-memory polymer part surrounding the shape-memory alloy part and having electrical insulation Removable wearable muscle strength Supported devices.

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