WO2008096953A1 - Child birth assisting apparatus - Google Patents

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WO2008096953A1
WO2008096953A1 PCT/KR2007/005770 KR2007005770W WO2008096953A1 WO 2008096953 A1 WO2008096953 A1 WO 2008096953A1 KR 2007005770 W KR2007005770 W KR 2007005770W WO 2008096953 A1 WO2008096953 A1 WO 2008096953A1
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Eun Jin Kim
Young Bae Park
Chang Hun Song
Jung Eun Park
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Curexo Co., Ltd.
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    • A61B17/1322—Tourniquets comprising a flexible encircling member
    • A61B17/1325—Tourniquets comprising a flexible encircling member with means for applying local pressure
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  • Apparatuses and methods consistent with the present invention relate to a child birth assisting apparatus, and more particularly, to a child birth assisting apparatus which assists a mother to give birth to a baby smoothly by automatically pressing the abdomen of the mother when the child birth is imminent .
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,871,499 discloses a child birth assisting system as a device to automatically press the abdomen of a mother during the delivery.
  • a conventional child birth assisting system includes a belt device 100.
  • the belt device 100 includes a main body which is formed as two layers 101 and 105, an air bag 102 which is accommodated in the main body, adjustable bands 104 and 106 which are formed in the main body as two parts and fasteners 110 which are provided in the bands 104 and 106 and the main body to detachably connect the bands 104 and 106 and the main body.
  • the air bag 102 of the belt device 100 receives air at predetermined pressure from an air supply and applies a pressure to the abdomen of the mother which had been done by hands, thereby assisting the contraction of the uterus.
  • the main body When the child birth is imminent, the main body is placed so that the air bag 102 is disposed on the abdomen, and the fasteners 110 of the bands 104 and 106 are connected with the fastener of the main body.
  • Such a belt device 100 is difficult to be put on the mother while she lies in bed.
  • the mother who has difficulties in moving due to imminent birth should lift the waist.
  • the mother may not be able to wear it while she is lying in the bed.
  • Nurses or other assistants should help the mother to sit up and put on the belt device 100 around the waist, thereby wearing the belt device 100.
  • the mother suffering from the pains has many difficulties.
  • doctors and nurses who help the mother with the delivery may have difficulties, too. Further, it takes much more time to have the mother sit up, wear it and lie down again than ordinary people.
  • a contraction of the uterus is detected to determine whether the delivery is done normally.
  • a uterine contraction sensor is disposed on the abdomen of the mother to detect the contraction of the uterus. If the uterine contraction sensor is used, it is connected with an additional belt. The mother should sit up to wear the uterine contraction sensor connected with the additional belt as well as the belt device 100, thereby causing difficulties and giving pains to the mother.
  • a child birth assisting apparatus which includes a tocotransducer provided in a belt pressing the abdomen of a mother to detect a contraction of the uterus.
  • a child birth assisting apparatus which presses the abdomen of a mother to assist the delivery, comprising a seating means which comprises a seating pad having a seating surface to be stably seated on the back of the mother, and a pair of first connection members which is formed in opposite ends of the seating pad; and a pressure means which comprises a first belt member being adjustable in length and having a non-elastic material, a pair of second connection members mounted in opposite sides of the first belt member and detachably attached to the first connection members and at least one air bag formed in an internal surface of the first belt member and expanding by air supplied from an external air supply device to press the abdomen of the mother.
  • the child birth assisting apparatus further comprises a pair of third connection members which is provided in opposite lower parts of the first connection members of the seating pad; a second belt member which is adjustable in length and comprises an elastic material; a pair of fourth connection members which is formed in opposite sides of the second belt member and detachably attached to the third connection members; and a uterine contraction detecting device which is mounted in the second belt member and comprises a tocotransducer to detect a contraction of the uterus.
  • the child birth assisting apparatus further comprises a sensor mounting member which comprises slots in opposite sides to insert the second belt member thereinto, and is mounted with the tocotransducer on a center thereof.
  • the seating means comprises at least one of a device to measure a temperature of the mother and a device to measure the pulse of the mother.
  • the first connection member comprises a connecting opening which has an insertion hole to insert the end of the first belt member thereinto
  • the second connection member comprises a Velcro fastener which has a predetermined length and is inserted into the connecting opening to be detachably attached to a corresponding surface of the first belt member that is bent.
  • the third connection member comprises a connecting opening which has an insertion hole to insert the end of the second belt member thereinto
  • the fourth connection member comprises a Velcro fastener which has a predetermined length and is inserted into the connecting opening to be detachably attached to a corresponding surface of the second belt member that is bent.
  • the first connection member comprises an extension band which has an extension part extending from opposite ends of the seating pad and a Velcro fastener formed in a surface of the extension part with a predetermined length
  • the second connection member comprises a connecting opening which is formed in opposite ends of the first belt member and has an insertion hole to insert the end of the extension band thereinto.
  • the first connection member comprises an extension band which has an extension part extending from opposite ends of the seating pad and a Velcro fastener formed in a surface of the extension part with a predetermined length
  • the second connection member comprises a Velcro fastener which is formed in the opposite ends of the first belt member with a predetermined length and is detachably attached to the Velcro fastener of the extension band.
  • the first connection member comprises an accommodation member which has an extension part connected with the opposite ends of the seating pad and an accommodator formed in the end of the extension part and having a connection groove in opposite sides of a main body having an internal accommodation groove
  • the second connection member comprises an insertion member which is connected with the opposite ends of the first belt member and has a plurality of connection hooks inserted into the accommodation groove of the accommodation member.
  • the first connection member comprises a socket member which has an extension part connected with the opposite ends of the seating pad, and a socket formed in the end of the extension part and having a locking member and a release button on a main body having an accommodation groove
  • the second connection member comprises a plug member which is connected with the opposite ends of the first belt member and has a connection hook to be inserted into the accommodation groove of the socket member and having an adherence hole to be adhered to the locking member
  • the first connection member comprises a buckle member which has an extension part connected with the opposite ends of the seating pad and buckles having a buckle main body formed in the end of the extension part, a hook elastically supported in the buckle main body and a lever formed in the buckle main body in a vertical direction to move a free end thereof
  • the second connection member comprises a saw-tooth member which is mounted in an internal surface of the first belt member and comprises a plurality of saw teeth formed at predetermined intervals and connected with the free end of the hook.
  • the present invention provides a child birth assisting apparatus which includes a seating means stably seated on a mother s body and a pressure means pressing the abdomen of the mother detachably attached to each other.
  • the pressure means is easily connected with the seating means preset on a bed of the mother having the imminent birth, thereby avoiding difficulties such as making the mother sit up on the bed, reducing the mother s pain and decreasing medical costs.
  • the uterine contraction detecting device is easily connected with the preset seating means without causing difficulties or pains for the mother.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional child birth assisting apparatus
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a child birth assisting apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention!
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view to explain an operation of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a child birth assisting apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view to explain an operation of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 8a to 8e are perspective views of connection members which are employed in a child birth assisting apparatus according to first to fifth alternative embodiments of the present invention. [Best Mode]
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a child birth assisting apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • the child birth assisting apparatus includes a seating means 200 which is stably seated on the back of a mother; and a pressure means 300 which is detachably attached to the seating means 200 to pressure the abdomen of the mother.
  • the seating means 200 includes a seating pad 210 having a seating surface with a predetermined width to be stably seated on the back of the mother, and first connection members 220 which are respectively formed in opposite ends of the seating pad 210.
  • the seating pad 210 is stably seated on the back of the mother so that it has a shape to be available for women s body and to provide comfort when being put on.
  • the seating pad 210 may include various non-elastic materials which do not stretch.
  • the seating pad 210 includes a fabric having cotton attached with urethane film by high frequency waves.
  • the seating pad 210 includes a material which is airy and absorbs sweat efficiently since it is adhered to the back of the mother for predetermined time during the delivery.
  • the seating pad 210 preferably includes a pad which is as thin as possible, has a good touching sense and has a plurality of air holes. To provide more comfort to the mother when putting on the seating pad 210, a cushion pad may be inserted into the seating pad 210.
  • the seating pad 210 may further include devices to determine the state of the mother by contacting a part of the mother s body for predetermined time when the child birth is imminent.
  • a device or a detector may be provided in the seating pad 210 to measure the temperature or the pulse of the mother. If the seating means 200 is disposed on a bed of the mother having the imminent birth, doctors and nurses may check the state of the mother with the seating means 200 by measuring the temperature or the pulse of the mother. Thus, the doctors and nurses may not estimate the state of the mother with additional devices.
  • the pressure means 300 includes a first belt member 310 which is adjustable in length and has a predetermined width and length, a second connection member 320 which is provided in opposite sides of the first belt member 310 and selectively attached to the first connection members 220 and at least one air bag 330 which is formed on a center of the first belt member 310.
  • the first belt member 310 includes a non-elastic member to apply an expansion force to the abdomen of the mother instead of to the outside if the air bag 330 expands.
  • the central width of the first belt member 310 is wider than the end width thereof to be mounted with the air bag 330 without difficulty.
  • At least one air bag 330 is provided to directly apply a pressure to the abdomen of the mother.
  • two air bags 330 whose sections have a triangular shape face each other and correspond to the abdomen of the mother.
  • the abdomen of the mother is typically shaped like a hemisphere.
  • the air bag 330 may be connected or attached to an internal surface of the first belt member 310. Otherwise, the air bag 330 may be interposed between the first belt members 310 which are provided as a double layer. If the first belt member 310 is provided as a double layer and the air bag 330 is interposed therebetween, an inner pad includes an elastic material not to hinder the expansion and the contraction of the air bag 330 while an outer pad includes a non-elastic material not to apply a pressure to the outside if the air bag 330 expands.
  • the air bag 330 includes a material which expands and contracts when air is injected thereto or discharged therefrom.
  • An air injecting inlet 332 is formed on the air bag 330 attached to the first belt member 310, and connected with an injecting hose of an external air supply device (not shown) to receive air therefrom.
  • a connector of the air injecting inlet 332 is exposed to the outside through the first belt member 310.
  • the connector of the air injecting inlet 332 is connected with the injecting hose of the air supply device by one touch nipple, and can be detached therefrom easily.
  • the first connection members 220 include a connecting opening 221 having an insertion hole 221a into which an end of the first belt member 310 is inserted while the second connection member 320 includes a Velcro fastener 321 which is inserted into the connecting opening 221 and adhered to a corresponding surface of the first belt member 310, but not limited thereto.
  • the first and second connection members 220 and 320 may have various shapes and configurations within the technical scope of the present invention, which will be described later.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a child birth assisting apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • the child birth assisting apparatus includes a seating means 200 which is stably seated on the back of a mother, and a pressure means 300 which is detachably attached to the seating means 200 and presses the abdomen of the mother.
  • the child birth assisting apparatus according to the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention further includes a uterine contraction detecting device 400 which detects the contraction of the mother s uterus.
  • the uterine contraction detecting device 400 is selectively attached to a seating pad 210 to detect the contraction of the uterus during the delivery.
  • the uterine contraction detecting device 400 includes a second belt member 420 which has a tocotransducerCtoco sensor) 440 which detect the contraction of the uterus.
  • the second belt member 420 is detachably attached to a third connection member 410 which extends from opposite lower parts of a first connection member 220 of the seating pad 210.
  • the second belt member 420 has a predetermined width and a length.
  • the second belt member 420 has a length which is adjustable.
  • the second belt member 420 includes an elastic material so that the tocotransducer 440 communicates with the contraction and relaxation of the abdomen to detect the contraction of the uterus without applying an external force to the abdomen of the mother while being attached to the seating means 200.
  • Fourth connection members 430 are formed on opposite ends of the second belt member 420 having the elastic material, to be selectively attached to the third connection member 410 which are provided in the opposite lower parts of the seating pad 210.
  • the uterine contraction detecting device 400 further includes a sensor mounting member 450 in which the tocotransducer 440 is mounted.
  • the sensor mounting member 450 is shaped like a rectangle and includes slots 451 into which the second belt member 420 is inserted, and a mounting groove in which the tocotransducer 440 is mounted.
  • the child birth assisting apparatus may further include the third connection member 410 at the lower part of the seating means 200 while having the seating pad 210 stably seated on the back of the mother with the same height as that according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention to be detachably connected with the second belt member 420.
  • the height of the seating pad 210 increases to stably dispose the third connection member 410 therebelow and to provide more comfort to the mother with the increased seating surface when being seated on the back of the mother.
  • the first and third connections members 220 and 410 formed in the seating means 200, the second connection member 320 formed in the pressure means 300 and the fourth connection members 430 formed in the uterine contraction detecting device 400 may have various shapes and configurations.
  • the first and third connection members 220 and 410 respectively include connecting openings 221 and 411 which have a rectangular shape and insertion holes as a slot so that the end of the first and second belt members 310 and 420 are inserted thereinto.
  • the connecting openings 221 and 411 may extend from the seating pad 210. Alternatively, an additional member may be sewed or assembled to the seating pad 210 to form the connecting openings 221 and 411.
  • at least one Velcro fasteners 321 and 431 are attached or sewed in opposite ends of the first and second belt members 310 and 420 with a predetermined length in a lengthwise direction so as to be inserted into the connecting openings 221 and 411 and attached to the corresponding surface of the first and second belt members 310 and 420 that are bent.
  • FIGS. 8a to 8b illustrate first and third connection members 220 and 410 provided in opposite upper and lower parts of a seating means 200 and second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 which are respectively provided in opposite ends of the pressure means 300 and a uterine contraction detecting device 400 according to alternative embodiments of the present invention.
  • the numerals of the third and fourth connection members 410 and 430 of the uterine contraction detecting device 400 are put in parentheses to be distinguished from each other.
  • FIG. 8a is a perspective view of connections members of a child birth assisting apparatus according to a first alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • first and third connection members 220 and 410 which are formed in a seating means 200 include extension bands 222 and 412 having extension parts 222a and 412a extending from opposite ends of the seating pad 210 and Velcro fasteners 222b and 412b formed in a lower surface of the extension parts 222a and 412a with a predetermined length.
  • Second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 which are formed in a pressure means 300 and a uterine contraction detecting device 400 may include connecting openings 322 and 432 provided in opposite ends of first and second belt members 310 and 420 and having an insertion hole to be inserted with an end of the extension bands 222 and 412.
  • FIG. 8b is a perspective view of connection members of a child birth assisting apparatus according to a second alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • first and third connection members 220 and 410 which are formed in a seating means 200 include extension bands 223 and 413 having extension parts 223a and 413a extending from opposite ends of a seating pad 210 and Velcro fasteners 223b and 413b provided in a lower surface of the extension parts 223a and 413a.
  • Second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 include Velcro fasteners 323 and 433 which are formed in opposite ends of first and second belt members 310 and 420 with a predetermined length to be detachably attached to the velcro fasteners 223b and 413b of the first and third connection members 220 and 410.
  • FIG. 8c is a perspective view of connection members of a child birth assisting apparatus according to a third alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • first and third connection members 220 and 410 include accommodation members 224 and 414 which have extension parts 224a and 414a connected with opposite ends of a seating pad 210 and accommodators 224b and 414b formed in an end of the extension parts 224a and 414a and having connecting grooves 224c and 414c at lateral sides of a main body having an accommodation groove.
  • Second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 include insertion members 324 and 434 which have a plurality of connecting hooks 324a and 434a inserted into the accommodation groove of the accommodation members 224 and 414 and main bodies 324b and 434b connected with first and second belt members 310 and 420.
  • the connecting hooks 324a and 434a include a center connecting hook which is elongated, and left and right connecting hooks which are provided in opposite sides of the center hook and elastically inserted into the connecting grooves 224c and 414c of the accommodation members 224 and 414.
  • FIG. 8d is a perspective view of connection members of a child birth assisting apparatus according to a fourth alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • first and third connection members 220 and 410 include socket members 225 and 415 which have extension parts 225a and 415a connected with opposite ends of a seating pad 210 and sockets 225b and 415b formed in an end of the extension parts 225a and 415a and having locking members (not shown) and release buttons 225c and 415c in a main body having an accommodation groove.
  • Second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 include plug members 325 and 435 which have hooks 325a and 435a inserted into the accommodation groove of the socket members 320 and 430 and having an adherence hole to be adhered to the locking member.
  • the socket members 225 and 415 and the plug members 325 and 435 have the same or similar configuration applied to a seat belt of a vehicle, and the detailed description of an internal configuration thereof and the locking member will be avoided here.
  • FIG. 8e is a perspective view of connection members of a child birth assisting apparatus according to a fifth alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • first and third connection members 220 and 410 include buckle members 226 and 416 which have extension parts 226a and 416a connected with opposite ends of a seating pad 210 and buckles 226b and 416b connected with the extension parts 226a and 416a.
  • the buckles 226b and 416b include buckle main bodies 226c and 416c which are formed in an end of the extension parts 226a and 416a, hooks 226d and 416d which are formed in the buckle main bodies 226c and 416c and elastically supported, and levers 226e and 416e which are formed in the buckle main bodies 226c and 416c in a vertical direction and move a free end of the hooks 226d and 416d by a lateral movement.
  • Second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 include saw-tooth members 326 and 436 which are formed in an internal surface of first and second belt members 310 and 420 and have a plurality of saw teeth formed at predetermined intervals and connected with the free end of the hooks 226d and 416d.
  • the saw-tooth members 326 and 436 may be formed with the same width as that of the first and second belt members 310 and 420.
  • the width of the saw-tooth members 326 and 436 is narrower than that of the first and second belt members 310 and 420 so as to be attached or connected therewith.
  • the saw-tooth members 326 and 436 include a synthetic resin such as plastic which is relatively strong to provide certain strength to the saw tooth.
  • connection members 220 and 410 and the second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 in FIGS. 8a to 8e are the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and may vary within the technical scope of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view to explain the operation of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • the seating means 200 is first disposed on the bed to be positioned on the back of the mother if the mother lies on the bed.
  • the pressure means 300 is connected with the seating means 200 to press the abdomen of the mother to assist the delivery.
  • the mother does not need to sit up to connect the pressure means 300 and the seating means 200 disposed on the bed, thereby significantly reducing pains and difficulties for the mother.
  • the opposite ends of the first belt member 310 of the pressure means 300 are connected with the connecting opening 221 of the first connection members 220 provided in the opposite sides of the seating pad 210. Then, the first belt member 310 is fastened in a reverse direction to adjust the length thereof and to dispose the air bag 330 on the abdomen of the mother, and adhered to the corresponding surface of the first belt member 310 that is bent, thereby adhering the Velcro fasteners 321 to each other.
  • the air injecting inlet 332 which is exposed to the outside of the first belt member 310 is connected with the injecting hose of the air supply device. If the air supply device operates, pressed air is injected to the air bag through the injecting hose according to setting conditions such as pressure and pressure time, thereby repeatedly pressing the abdomen of the mother .
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view to explain an operation of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • the pressure means 300 is connected with the seating means 200 to repeatedly press the abdomen of the mother.
  • the uterine contraction detecting device 400 is mounted in the seating means 200 to detect the contraction of the uterus.
  • the mother does not need to sit up to connect the uterine contraction detecting device 400 and the seating means 200 which is preset on the bed, thereby significantly reducing pains and difficulties for the mother .
  • the sensor mounting member 450 having the tocotransducer 440 is mounted in the second belt member 420.
  • the opposite ends of the second belt member 420 are inserted into the third connection member 410.
  • the second belt member 420 is fastened in the reverse direction to adjust the length thereof and to dispose the tocotransducer 440 on the abdomen of the mother, and adhered to the corresponding surface of the second belt member 420 that is bent, thereby adhering the Velcro fasteners 431 to each other.
  • the second belt member 420 of the uterine contraction detecting device 400 includes an elastic material, and communicates with the contraction and relaxation of the abdomen of the mother not to apply the external force thereto, thereby precisely detecting the contraction of the uterus by the tocotransducer 440 and determining whether the mother is in the abnormal state or the delivery is done normally.
  • the present invention provides a child birth assisting apparatus which includes a seating means stably seated on a mother s body and a pressure means pressing the abdomen of the mother detachably attached to each other.
  • the pressure means is easily connected with the seating means preset on a bed of the mother having the imminent birth, thereby avoiding difficulties such as making the mother sit up on the bed, reducing the mother s pain and decreasing medical costs.
  • the uterine contraction detecting device is easily connected with the preset seating means without causing difficulties or pains for the mother. [Industrial Applicability]

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a child birth assisting apparatus which assists a mother to give birth to a baby smoothly by automatically pressing the abdomen of the mother when the child birth is imminent. The child birth assisting apparatus which presses the abdomen of a mother to assist the delivery comprises a seating means which comprises a seating pad having a seating surface to be stably seated on the back of the mother, and a pair of first connection members which is formed in opposite ends of the seating pad; and a pressure means which comprises a first belt member being adjustable in length and having a non-elastic material, a pair of second connection members mounted in opposite sides of the first belt member and detachably attached to the first connection members and at least one air bag formed in an internal surface of the first belt member and expanding by air supplied from an external air supply device to press the abdomen of the mother.

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[DESCRIPTION] [Invention Title]
CHILD BIRTH ASSISTING APPARATUS [Technical Field]
Apparatuses and methods consistent with the present invention relate to a child birth assisting apparatus, and more particularly, to a child birth assisting apparatus which assists a mother to give birth to a baby smoothly by automatically pressing the abdomen of the mother when the child birth is imminent . [Background Art]
If a mother gives birth by natural delivery, she gives birth to a baby with cramping pains and the contraction of the uterus when the child birth is imminent .
To assist the contraction of the uterus, a midwife or a nurse presses the abdomen of the mother. Such a pressing procedure is difficult and done relatively for long time even if it may vary depending on women.
If the abdomen of the mother is pressed by hands of those helping the delivery, a pressure or pressure position is not regular, which may adversely affect the fetus or may cause a medical incident. U.S. Patent No. 5,871,499 discloses a child birth assisting system as a device to automatically press the abdomen of a mother during the delivery.
As shown in FIG. 1, a conventional child birth assisting system includes a belt device 100. The belt device 100 includes a main body which is formed as two layers 101 and 105, an air bag 102 which is accommodated in the main body, adjustable bands 104 and 106 which are formed in the main body as two parts and fasteners 110 which are provided in the bands 104 and 106 and the main body to detachably connect the bands 104 and 106 and the main body.
The air bag 102 of the belt device 100 receives air at predetermined pressure from an air supply and applies a pressure to the abdomen of the mother which had been done by hands, thereby assisting the contraction of the uterus.
When the child birth is imminent, the main body is placed so that the air bag 102 is disposed on the abdomen, and the fasteners 110 of the bands 104 and 106 are connected with the fastener of the main body.
Such a belt device 100 is difficult to be put on the mother while she lies in bed. To wear the conventional belt device 100, the mother who has difficulties in moving due to imminent birth should lift the waist. Thus, the mother may not be able to wear it while she is lying in the bed. Nurses or other assistants should help the mother to sit up and put on the belt device 100 around the waist, thereby wearing the belt device 100. During the procedure, the mother suffering from the pains has many difficulties. Also, doctors and nurses who help the mother with the delivery may have difficulties, too. Further, it takes much more time to have the mother sit up, wear it and lie down again than ordinary people.
During the delivery, a contraction of the uterus is detected to determine whether the delivery is done normally. Usually, a uterine contraction sensor is disposed on the abdomen of the mother to detect the contraction of the uterus. If the uterine contraction sensor is used, it is connected with an additional belt. The mother should sit up to wear the uterine contraction sensor connected with the additional belt as well as the belt device 100, thereby causing difficulties and giving pains to the mother.
[Disclosure]
[Technical Problem]
Accordingly, it is an aspect of the present invention to provide a child birth assisting apparatus which is easily installed to the abdomen of a mother without making her sit up, and presses the abdomen of the mother.
Also, it is another aspect of the present invention to provide a child birth assisting apparatus which includes a tocotransducer provided in a belt pressing the abdomen of a mother to detect a contraction of the uterus.
[Technical Solution]
Additional aspects and/or advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the present invention.
The foregoing and/or other aspects of the present invention can be achieved by providing a child birth assisting apparatus which presses the abdomen of a mother to assist the delivery, comprising a seating means which comprises a seating pad having a seating surface to be stably seated on the back of the mother, and a pair of first connection members which is formed in opposite ends of the seating pad; and a pressure means which comprises a first belt member being adjustable in length and having a non-elastic material, a pair of second connection members mounted in opposite sides of the first belt member and detachably attached to the first connection members and at least one air bag formed in an internal surface of the first belt member and expanding by air supplied from an external air supply device to press the abdomen of the mother.
According to an aspect of the invention, the child birth assisting apparatus further comprises a pair of third connection members which is provided in opposite lower parts of the first connection members of the seating pad; a second belt member which is adjustable in length and comprises an elastic material; a pair of fourth connection members which is formed in opposite sides of the second belt member and detachably attached to the third connection members; and a uterine contraction detecting device which is mounted in the second belt member and comprises a tocotransducer to detect a contraction of the uterus.
According to an aspect of the invention, the child birth assisting apparatus further comprises a sensor mounting member which comprises slots in opposite sides to insert the second belt member thereinto, and is mounted with the tocotransducer on a center thereof.
According to an aspect of the invention, the seating means comprises at least one of a device to measure a temperature of the mother and a device to measure the pulse of the mother.
According to an aspect of the invention, the first connection member comprises a connecting opening which has an insertion hole to insert the end of the first belt member thereinto, and the second connection member comprises a Velcro fastener which has a predetermined length and is inserted into the connecting opening to be detachably attached to a corresponding surface of the first belt member that is bent.
According to an aspect of the invention, the third connection member comprises a connecting opening which has an insertion hole to insert the end of the second belt member thereinto, and the fourth connection member comprises a Velcro fastener which has a predetermined length and is inserted into the connecting opening to be detachably attached to a corresponding surface of the second belt member that is bent.
According to an aspect of the invention, the first connection member comprises an extension band which has an extension part extending from opposite ends of the seating pad and a Velcro fastener formed in a surface of the extension part with a predetermined length, and the second connection member comprises a connecting opening which is formed in opposite ends of the first belt member and has an insertion hole to insert the end of the extension band thereinto. According to an aspect of the invention, the first connection member comprises an extension band which has an extension part extending from opposite ends of the seating pad and a Velcro fastener formed in a surface of the extension part with a predetermined length, and the second connection member comprises a Velcro fastener which is formed in the opposite ends of the first belt member with a predetermined length and is detachably attached to the Velcro fastener of the extension band.
According to an aspect of the invention, the first connection member comprises an accommodation member which has an extension part connected with the opposite ends of the seating pad and an accommodator formed in the end of the extension part and having a connection groove in opposite sides of a main body having an internal accommodation groove, and the second connection member comprises an insertion member which is connected with the opposite ends of the first belt member and has a plurality of connection hooks inserted into the accommodation groove of the accommodation member.
According to an aspect of the invention, the first connection member comprises a socket member which has an extension part connected with the opposite ends of the seating pad, and a socket formed in the end of the extension part and having a locking member and a release button on a main body having an accommodation groove, and the second connection member comprises a plug member which is connected with the opposite ends of the first belt member and has a connection hook to be inserted into the accommodation groove of the socket member and having an adherence hole to be adhered to the locking member.
According to an aspect of the invention, the first connection member comprises a buckle member which has an extension part connected with the opposite ends of the seating pad and buckles having a buckle main body formed in the end of the extension part, a hook elastically supported in the buckle main body and a lever formed in the buckle main body in a vertical direction to move a free end thereof, and the second connection member comprises a saw-tooth member which is mounted in an internal surface of the first belt member and comprises a plurality of saw teeth formed at predetermined intervals and connected with the free end of the hook.
[Advantageous Effects]
As described above, the present invention provides a child birth assisting apparatus which includes a seating means stably seated on a mother s body and a pressure means pressing the abdomen of the mother detachably attached to each other. The pressure means is easily connected with the seating means preset on a bed of the mother having the imminent birth, thereby avoiding difficulties such as making the mother sit up on the bed, reducing the mother s pain and decreasing medical costs.
To detect the contraction of the uterus, the uterine contraction detecting device is easily connected with the preset seating means without causing difficulties or pains for the mother.
[Description of Drawings]
The above and/or other aspects of the present invention will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the exemplary embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompany drawings of which:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional child birth assisting apparatus;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a child birth assisting apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention!
FIG. 4 is a perspective view to explain an operation of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a child birth assisting apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view to explain an operation of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and
FIGS. 8a to 8e are perspective views of connection members which are employed in a child birth assisting apparatus according to first to fifth alternative embodiments of the present invention. [Best Mode]
Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to accompanying drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like elements and repetitive descriptions will be avoided as necessary.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a child birth assisting apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the child birth assisting apparatus according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a seating means 200 which is stably seated on the back of a mother; and a pressure means 300 which is detachably attached to the seating means 200 to pressure the abdomen of the mother.
The seating means 200 includes a seating pad 210 having a seating surface with a predetermined width to be stably seated on the back of the mother, and first connection members 220 which are respectively formed in opposite ends of the seating pad 210.
The seating pad 210 is stably seated on the back of the mother so that it has a shape to be available for women s body and to provide comfort when being put on. The seating pad 210 may include various non-elastic materials which do not stretch. In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the seating pad 210 includes a fabric having cotton attached with urethane film by high frequency waves.
Preferably, the seating pad 210 includes a material which is airy and absorbs sweat efficiently since it is adhered to the back of the mother for predetermined time during the delivery.
With the foregoing features, the seating pad 210 preferably includes a pad which is as thin as possible, has a good touching sense and has a plurality of air holes. To provide more comfort to the mother when putting on the seating pad 210, a cushion pad may be inserted into the seating pad 210.
The seating pad 210 may further include devices to determine the state of the mother by contacting a part of the mother s body for predetermined time when the child birth is imminent.
For example, a device or a detector may be provided in the seating pad 210 to measure the temperature or the pulse of the mother. If the seating means 200 is disposed on a bed of the mother having the imminent birth, doctors and nurses may check the state of the mother with the seating means 200 by measuring the temperature or the pulse of the mother. Thus, the doctors and nurses may not estimate the state of the mother with additional devices.
The pressure means 300 includes a first belt member 310 which is adjustable in length and has a predetermined width and length, a second connection member 320 which is provided in opposite sides of the first belt member 310 and selectively attached to the first connection members 220 and at least one air bag 330 which is formed on a center of the first belt member 310.
The first belt member 310 includes a non-elastic member to apply an expansion force to the abdomen of the mother instead of to the outside if the air bag 330 expands.
Preferably, the central width of the first belt member 310 is wider than the end width thereof to be mounted with the air bag 330 without difficulty.
At least one air bag 330 is provided to directly apply a pressure to the abdomen of the mother. Preferably, two air bags 330 whose sections have a triangular shape face each other and correspond to the abdomen of the mother. The abdomen of the mother is typically shaped like a hemisphere.
The air bag 330 may be connected or attached to an internal surface of the first belt member 310. Otherwise, the air bag 330 may be interposed between the first belt members 310 which are provided as a double layer. If the first belt member 310 is provided as a double layer and the air bag 330 is interposed therebetween, an inner pad includes an elastic material not to hinder the expansion and the contraction of the air bag 330 while an outer pad includes a non-elastic material not to apply a pressure to the outside if the air bag 330 expands.
The air bag 330 includes a material which expands and contracts when air is injected thereto or discharged therefrom. An air injecting inlet 332 is formed on the air bag 330 attached to the first belt member 310, and connected with an injecting hose of an external air supply device (not shown) to receive air therefrom.
A connector of the air injecting inlet 332 is exposed to the outside through the first belt member 310. The connector of the air injecting inlet 332 is connected with the injecting hose of the air supply device by one touch nipple, and can be detached therefrom easily.
The first connection members 220 include a connecting opening 221 having an insertion hole 221a into which an end of the first belt member 310 is inserted while the second connection member 320 includes a Velcro fastener 321 which is inserted into the connecting opening 221 and adhered to a corresponding surface of the first belt member 310, but not limited thereto. Alternatively, the first and second connection members 220 and 320 may have various shapes and configurations within the technical scope of the present invention, which will be described later.
[Mode for Invention]
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a child birth assisting apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
As shown therein, the child birth assisting apparatus according to the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a seating means 200 which is stably seated on the back of a mother, and a pressure means 300 which is detachably attached to the seating means 200 and presses the abdomen of the mother. The child birth assisting apparatus according to the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention further includes a uterine contraction detecting device 400 which detects the contraction of the mother s uterus.
The uterine contraction detecting device 400 is selectively attached to a seating pad 210 to detect the contraction of the uterus during the delivery. The uterine contraction detecting device 400 includes a second belt member 420 which has a tocotransducerCtoco sensor) 440 which detect the contraction of the uterus. The second belt member 420 is detachably attached to a third connection member 410 which extends from opposite lower parts of a first connection member 220 of the seating pad 210.
The second belt member 420 has a predetermined width and a length. The second belt member 420 has a length which is adjustable. The second belt member 420 includes an elastic material so that the tocotransducer 440 communicates with the contraction and relaxation of the abdomen to detect the contraction of the uterus without applying an external force to the abdomen of the mother while being attached to the seating means 200.
Fourth connection members 430 are formed on opposite ends of the second belt member 420 having the elastic material, to be selectively attached to the third connection member 410 which are provided in the opposite lower parts of the seating pad 210.
The uterine contraction detecting device 400 further includes a sensor mounting member 450 in which the tocotransducer 440 is mounted. Preferably, the sensor mounting member 450 is shaped like a rectangle and includes slots 451 into which the second belt member 420 is inserted, and a mounting groove in which the tocotransducer 440 is mounted.
The child birth assisting apparatus according to the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention may further include the third connection member 410 at the lower part of the seating means 200 while having the seating pad 210 stably seated on the back of the mother with the same height as that according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention to be detachably connected with the second belt member 420. Instead, as shown in FIG. 6, the height of the seating pad 210 increases to stably dispose the third connection member 410 therebelow and to provide more comfort to the mother with the increased seating surface when being seated on the back of the mother.
In the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the first and third connections members 220 and 410 formed in the seating means 200, the second connection member 320 formed in the pressure means 300 and the fourth connection members 430 formed in the uterine contraction detecting device 400 may have various shapes and configurations. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the first and third connection members 220 and 410 respectively include connecting openings 221 and 411 which have a rectangular shape and insertion holes as a slot so that the end of the first and second belt members 310 and 420 are inserted thereinto.
The connecting openings 221 and 411 may extend from the seating pad 210. Alternatively, an additional member may be sewed or assembled to the seating pad 210 to form the connecting openings 221 and 411. In the second and fourth connection members 320 and 430, at least one Velcro fasteners 321 and 431 are attached or sewed in opposite ends of the first and second belt members 310 and 420 with a predetermined length in a lengthwise direction so as to be inserted into the connecting openings 221 and 411 and attached to the corresponding surface of the first and second belt members 310 and 420 that are bent.
FIGS. 8a to 8b illustrate first and third connection members 220 and 410 provided in opposite upper and lower parts of a seating means 200 and second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 which are respectively provided in opposite ends of the pressure means 300 and a uterine contraction detecting device 400 according to alternative embodiments of the present invention. In the drawings, the numerals of the third and fourth connection members 410 and 430 of the uterine contraction detecting device 400 are put in parentheses to be distinguished from each other.
FIG. 8a is a perspective view of connections members of a child birth assisting apparatus according to a first alternative embodiment of the present invention. As shown therein, first and third connection members 220 and 410 which are formed in a seating means 200 include extension bands 222 and 412 having extension parts 222a and 412a extending from opposite ends of the seating pad 210 and Velcro fasteners 222b and 412b formed in a lower surface of the extension parts 222a and 412a with a predetermined length.
Second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 which are formed in a pressure means 300 and a uterine contraction detecting device 400 may include connecting openings 322 and 432 provided in opposite ends of first and second belt members 310 and 420 and having an insertion hole to be inserted with an end of the extension bands 222 and 412.
FIG. 8b is a perspective view of connection members of a child birth assisting apparatus according to a second alternative embodiment of the present invention. As shown therein, first and third connection members 220 and 410 which are formed in a seating means 200 include extension bands 223 and 413 having extension parts 223a and 413a extending from opposite ends of a seating pad 210 and Velcro fasteners 223b and 413b provided in a lower surface of the extension parts 223a and 413a.
Second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 include Velcro fasteners 323 and 433 which are formed in opposite ends of first and second belt members 310 and 420 with a predetermined length to be detachably attached to the velcro fasteners 223b and 413b of the first and third connection members 220 and 410.
FIG. 8c is a perspective view of connection members of a child birth assisting apparatus according to a third alternative embodiment of the present invention. As shown therein, first and third connection members 220 and 410 include accommodation members 224 and 414 which have extension parts 224a and 414a connected with opposite ends of a seating pad 210 and accommodators 224b and 414b formed in an end of the extension parts 224a and 414a and having connecting grooves 224c and 414c at lateral sides of a main body having an accommodation groove.
Second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 include insertion members 324 and 434 which have a plurality of connecting hooks 324a and 434a inserted into the accommodation groove of the accommodation members 224 and 414 and main bodies 324b and 434b connected with first and second belt members 310 and 420. The connecting hooks 324a and 434a include a center connecting hook which is elongated, and left and right connecting hooks which are provided in opposite sides of the center hook and elastically inserted into the connecting grooves 224c and 414c of the accommodation members 224 and 414.
FIG. 8d is a perspective view of connection members of a child birth assisting apparatus according to a fourth alternative embodiment of the present invention. As shown therein, first and third connection members 220 and 410 include socket members 225 and 415 which have extension parts 225a and 415a connected with opposite ends of a seating pad 210 and sockets 225b and 415b formed in an end of the extension parts 225a and 415a and having locking members (not shown) and release buttons 225c and 415c in a main body having an accommodation groove.
Second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 include plug members 325 and 435 which have hooks 325a and 435a inserted into the accommodation groove of the socket members 320 and 430 and having an adherence hole to be adhered to the locking member.
The socket members 225 and 415 and the plug members 325 and 435 have the same or similar configuration applied to a seat belt of a vehicle, and the detailed description of an internal configuration thereof and the locking member will be avoided here.
FIG. 8e is a perspective view of connection members of a child birth assisting apparatus according to a fifth alternative embodiment of the present invention. As shown therein, first and third connection members 220 and 410 include buckle members 226 and 416 which have extension parts 226a and 416a connected with opposite ends of a seating pad 210 and buckles 226b and 416b connected with the extension parts 226a and 416a.
The buckles 226b and 416b include buckle main bodies 226c and 416c which are formed in an end of the extension parts 226a and 416a, hooks 226d and 416d which are formed in the buckle main bodies 226c and 416c and elastically supported, and levers 226e and 416e which are formed in the buckle main bodies 226c and 416c in a vertical direction and move a free end of the hooks 226d and 416d by a lateral movement.
Second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 include saw-tooth members 326 and 436 which are formed in an internal surface of first and second belt members 310 and 420 and have a plurality of saw teeth formed at predetermined intervals and connected with the free end of the hooks 226d and 416d. The saw-tooth members 326 and 436 may be formed with the same width as that of the first and second belt members 310 and 420. Preferably, the width of the saw-tooth members 326 and 436 is narrower than that of the first and second belt members 310 and 420 so as to be attached or connected therewith. The saw-tooth members 326 and 436 include a synthetic resin such as plastic which is relatively strong to provide certain strength to the saw tooth.
The first and third connection members 220 and 410 and the second and fourth connection members 320 and 430 in FIGS. 8a to 8e are the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and may vary within the technical scope of the present invention.
Hereinafter, the operation of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.4 and 7. FIG. 4 is a perspective view to explain the operation of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown therein, if the mother lies in bed at a hospital due to the imminent birth, the seating means 200 is first disposed on the bed to be positioned on the back of the mother if the mother lies on the bed.
Then, the pressure means 300 is connected with the seating means 200 to press the abdomen of the mother to assist the delivery. Here, the mother does not need to sit up to connect the pressure means 300 and the seating means 200 disposed on the bed, thereby significantly reducing pains and difficulties for the mother.
The opposite ends of the first belt member 310 of the pressure means 300 are connected with the connecting opening 221 of the first connection members 220 provided in the opposite sides of the seating pad 210. Then, the first belt member 310 is fastened in a reverse direction to adjust the length thereof and to dispose the air bag 330 on the abdomen of the mother, and adhered to the corresponding surface of the first belt member 310 that is bent, thereby adhering the Velcro fasteners 321 to each other.
The air injecting inlet 332 which is exposed to the outside of the first belt member 310 is connected with the injecting hose of the air supply device. If the air supply device operates, pressed air is injected to the air bag through the injecting hose according to setting conditions such as pressure and pressure time, thereby repeatedly pressing the abdomen of the mother .
FIG. 7 is a perspective view to explain an operation of the child birth assisting apparatus according to the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown therein, in the child birth assisting apparatus according to the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the pressure means 300 is connected with the seating means 200 to repeatedly press the abdomen of the mother. Additionally, the uterine contraction detecting device 400 is mounted in the seating means 200 to detect the contraction of the uterus.
Here, the mother does not need to sit up to connect the uterine contraction detecting device 400 and the seating means 200 which is preset on the bed, thereby significantly reducing pains and difficulties for the mother .
That is, the sensor mounting member 450 having the tocotransducer 440 is mounted in the second belt member 420. The opposite ends of the second belt member 420 are inserted into the third connection member 410. Then, the second belt member 420 is fastened in the reverse direction to adjust the length thereof and to dispose the tocotransducer 440 on the abdomen of the mother, and adhered to the corresponding surface of the second belt member 420 that is bent, thereby adhering the Velcro fasteners 431 to each other.
The second belt member 420 of the uterine contraction detecting device 400 includes an elastic material, and communicates with the contraction and relaxation of the abdomen of the mother not to apply the external force thereto, thereby precisely detecting the contraction of the uterus by the tocotransducer 440 and determining whether the mother is in the abnormal state or the delivery is done normally.
As described above, the present invention provides a child birth assisting apparatus which includes a seating means stably seated on a mother s body and a pressure means pressing the abdomen of the mother detachably attached to each other. The pressure means is easily connected with the seating means preset on a bed of the mother having the imminent birth, thereby avoiding difficulties such as making the mother sit up on the bed, reducing the mother s pain and decreasing medical costs.
To detect the contraction of the uterus, the uterine contraction detecting device is easily connected with the preset seating means without causing difficulties or pains for the mother. [Industrial Applicability]
Although a few exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these exemplary embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.

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[CLAIMS] [Claim 1]
A child birth assisting apparatus which presses the abdomen of a mother to assist the delivery, comprising: a seating means which comprises a seating pad having a seating surface to be stably seated on the back of the mother, and a pair of first connection members which is formed in opposite ends of the seating pad; and a pressure means which comprises a first belt member being adjustable in length and having a non-elastic material, a pair of second connection members mounted in opposite sides of the first belt member and detachably attached to the first connection members and at least one air bag formed in an internal surface of the first belt member and expanding by air supplied from an external air supply device to press the abdomen of the mother.
[Claim 2]
The child birth assisting apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a pair of third connection members which is provided in opposite lower parts of the first connection members of the seating pad; a second belt member which is adjustable in length and comprises an elastic material ', a pair of fourth connection members which is formed in opposite sides of the second belt member and detachably attached to the third connection members; and a uterine contraction detecting device which is mounted in the second belt member and comprises a tocotransducer to detect a contraction of the uterus.
[Claim 3]
The child birth assisting apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a sensor mounting member which comprises slots in opposite sides to insert the second belt member thereinto, and is mounted with the tocotransducer on a center thereof.
[Claim 4]
The child birth assisting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the seating means comprises at least one of a device to measure a temperature of the mother and a device to measure the pulse of the mother.
[Claim 5]
The child birth assisting apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first connection member comprises a connecting opening which has an insertion hole to insert the end of the first belt member thereinto, and the second connection member comprises a Velcro fastener which has a predetermined length and is inserted into the connecting opening to be detachably attached to a corresponding surface of the first belt member that is bent .
[Claim 6]
The child birth assisting apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the third connection member comprises a connecting opening which has an insertion hole to insert the end of the second belt member thereinto, and the fourth connection member comprises a Velcro fastener which has a predetermined length and is inserted into the connecting opening to be detachably attached to a corresponding surface of the second belt member that is bent .
[Claim 7]
The child birth assisting apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first connection member comprises an extension band which has an extension part extending from opposite ends of the seating pad and a Velcro fastener formed in a surface of the extension part with a predetermined length, and the second connection member comprises a connecting opening which is formed in opposite ends of the first belt member and has an insertion hole to insert the end of the extension band thereinto.
[Claim 8] The child birth assisting apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first connection member comprises an extension band which has an extension part extending from opposite ends of the seating pad and a Velcro fastener formed in a surface of the extension part with a predetermined length, and the second connection member comprises a Velcro fastener which is formed in the opposite ends of the first belt member with a predetermined length and is detachably attached to the Velcro fastener of the extension band.
[Claim 9]
The child birth assisting apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first connection member comprises an accommodation member which has an extension part connected with the opposite ends of the seating pad and an accommodator formed in the end of the extension part and having a connection groove in opposite sides of a main body having an internal accommodation groove, and the second connection member comprises an insertion member which is connected with the opposite ends of the first belt member and has a plurality of connection hooks inserted into the accommodation groove of the accommodation member.
[Claim 10]
The child birth assisting apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first connection member comprises a socket member which has an extension part connected with the opposite ends of the seating pad, and a socket formed in the end of the extension part and having a locking member and a release button on a main body having an accommodation groove, and the second connection member comprises a plug member which is connected with the opposite ends of the first belt member and has a connection hook to be inserted into the accommodation groove of the socket member and having an adherence hole to be adhered to the locking member.
[Claim 11]
The child birth assisting apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first connection member comprises a buckle member which has an extension part connected with the opposite ends of the seating pad and buckles having a buckle main body formed in the end of the extension part, a hook elastically supported in the buckle main body and a lever formed in the buckle main body in a vertical direction to move a free end thereof, and the second connection member comprises a saw-tooth member which is mounted in an internal surface of the first belt member and comprises a plurality of saw teeth formed at predetermined intervals and connected with the free end of the hook.
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