WO2014073025A1

WO2014073025A1 - Carry assist instrument

Info

Publication number: WO2014073025A1
Application number: PCT/JP2012/007208
Authority: WO
Inventors: 敏光酒井
Original assignee: Sakai Toshimitsu
Priority date: 2012-11-09
Filing date: 2012-11-09
Publication date: 2014-05-15
Also published as: JPWO2014073025A1; JP6026555B2

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a carry assist instrument whereby even a caregiver with weak arm strength may carry a receiver of care in their arms, the caregiver's arms are not prone to tiring even when performing a carry in their arms for extended periods or repeatedly, and moreover, it is possible to safely and rapidly perform the carry in their arms. [Solution] A main body part of a carry assist instrument (A) is configured using an inelastic band (B), and the carry assist instrument (A) is configured including: a neck brace part (1) which is formed by fixing a neck cushion (11) in the center of the band (B); left and right pseudo-arm parts (2, 2) which are formed by arm-type cushions (21, 21) of a prescribed length, whereof the length of an adult's arm is a reference, and which are fixed to both ends of the band (B); and a pair of buckles (3, 3) which are respectively attached to end parts of these pseudo-arm parts (2, 2), and whereby the end parts of both of the pseudo-arm parts (2, 2) may be detachably coupled.

Description

Dakimakura

The present invention is an improvement of a holding aid, more specifically, even a powerless caregiver can hold a cared person sideways, and even if a sidecar is held for a long time or repeatedly, the caregiver's arm does not get tired. The present invention relates to a holding aid that can safely and quickly hold a side.

As is well known, caregivers who are difficult to walk on their own (handicapped people, elderly people, etc.) are generally held by their caregivers when they are moved to another bed or on a wheelchair. It is. In addition, there are cases where the holding work is performed by a plurality of persons, but it is often performed by holding the person sideways. In particular, for a cared person of a child, sideways holding by a parent is the most reliable.

However, when holding an adult cared person sideways, it is difficult to lift the cared person alone unless the arm strength is strong due to the heavy weight. Even if the cared person is a small child, both the arms of the caregiver become tired if the car is kept held for a long time or the lifting operation is repeated.

Therefore, conventionally, a seat on which the cared person's hips (from the back to the larger one) are placed so that the caregiver can hold the cared person without using the force of both arms as much as possible, Side-holding auxiliary tools that have been hung by a belt hung on the neck or shoulder of a caregiver have been developed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).

However, with the above-mentioned conventional assisting device, before lifting the cared person, first lift the cared person's buttocks on the sheet laid on the bed, or slide the sheet under the cared person's body. Since it was necessary to place the buttocks, preparation work was very difficult, and it was necessary to spend a lot of labor and time for this work.

Further, the present inventor has conceived a method of holding the patient in the state where the annular belt is passed through the back of the knee or the armpit of the cared person from the above circumstances, but the simple annular belt (for example, see Patent Document 4) When the belt is raised, the belt bites into the armpit or back of the knee of the cared person, so that the cared person not only feels pain but also bleeds easily due to internal bleeding.

Furthermore, in the case of an annular belt that cannot be separated and re-coupled, it is difficult to attach the belt to the cared person's body with the belt on the carer's neck. It is also difficult to work quickly, such as having to put the belt on the side of the person and wearing the belt, and then putting the belt on the caregiver's neck.

JP 2005-288103 A JP 2005-334347 A JP 2010-136811 A Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-1917

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the object of the present invention is to enable a caregiver with weak arm strength to hold a cared person sideways, and to hold the sideways for a long time or repeatedly. However, it is an object of the present invention to provide a holding aid that makes it difficult for the caregiver's arm to get tired and can safely and quickly hold sideways.

The means adopted by the present inventor to solve the above problems are as follows.

That is, according to the present invention, the main body portion of the holding aid A is configured using the non-stretchable band B, and the neck hook portion 1 formed by fixing the neck pad cushion 11 at the center of the band B; Left and right

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2 formed by fixing arm-

type cushions

21 and 21 having a predetermined length based on the length of an adult's arm at both ends of the band B; -A holding auxiliary tool A comprising a pair of

buckles

3 and 3 which are attached to the two end portions and can be connected to each other in a detachable manner. There is a feature.

Incidentally, the above-mentioned “arm-type cushion” means a plate-like or bar-like cushion made according to the length of an adult's arm, and is not necessarily limited to a cushion resembling the shape of an arm.

As for the above-mentioned holding aid A, a band made of non-stretchable fabric is used as the band B, and the neck pad cushion 11 and the arm are placed at the positions of the neck pad 1 and the

pseudo arm sections

2 and 2 of the bag band. By inserting the

mold cushions

21 and 21 as a core material, it is possible to make a structure in which the cushion is difficult to come off from the band B and is difficult to get dirty.

On the other hand, the arm-type cushion 21 of the pseudo-arm portion 2 is molded in a curved shape along the arm with the elbow bent, so that the caregiver holds the buckle 3.3 in the state where the caregiver has the buckle. It is possible to easily insert the

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2 into an underarm or the like.

In addition, with respect to the

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2, a storage pocket 22 is provided in at least one of the pseudo arm portions 2, and the fall prevention net 23 is housed in the storage pocket 22 in a partially fixed state. The side of the fall prevention net 23 taken out from the storage pocket 22 by attaching the

fasteners

24 and 24 to the side edges of the other pseudo arm 2 and the fall prevention net 23, respectively. By making it possible to detachably fix the edge portion, it is possible to improve the safety when holding.

Furthermore, if the storage pocket 22, the fall prevention net 23 and the fastener 24 are provided on the left and right

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2, the

fall prevention nets

23 and 23 can be laid in double during use. Therefore, safety can be further improved.

On the other hand, a chest belt 6 for a piggyback can be attached between the neck hanging portion 1 and the pseudo arm portion 2 or on the neck hanging portion 1 side of the pseudo arm portion 2. When the holding aid A is used for the piggyback, it is possible to prevent a problem that the band slips from both shoulders.

Furthermore, if a non-water-absorbing cushion material is used for the arm-type cushion 21 of the pseudo arm portion 2, it can be used in bathing. In particular, as a cushion material excellent in non-water absorption and elasticity, a bead cushion in which a three-dimensional fabric made of a synthetic resin monofilament is cut into pieces and packed in a cylindrical bag can be suitably used.

On the other hand, if the length adjusting part 4 having the belt feed 42 is provided between the neck hanging part 1 and the left and right

pseudo arm parts

2 and 2, the length of the band B can be freely adjusted according to the physique of the caregiver. Therefore, even if the caregiver is a person with a different physique, a common assistive device can be used regardless of gender.

In the present invention, by providing a neck hanging portion at the center of the non-stretchable band and providing pseudo arm portions with cushions on both sides of the band, and by configuring the pseudo arm portions to be connectable with a buckle, a caregiver can Hang the band on your neck (or shoulder), hold the buckle in your hand, and attach the buckle on the back side by turning your arm to the armpit or back of the knee of the cared person with the pseudo arm attached to both arms. The cared person's body can be easily fixed with a band.

In this state, if the caregiver wakes up, the cared person's body can be lifted using the back muscles with little use of arm strength. For this reason, even a weak caregiver (eg, a woman or the like) with poor arm strength can use the assisting device of the present invention to hold the cared person sideways. Further, if the assisting tool of the present invention is used, it is possible to suppress fatigue of both arms when holding, so that it is easy to continue side-holding for a long time or repeatedly carry up.

Moreover, if the holding aid of the present invention is used, arm-type cushions are placed on the armpit or back of the knee of the cared person, and the load at the time of carrying is dispersed and absorbed, so the cared person is in pain. You don't feel it, and you can reproduce the feeling you actually hold with both arms. In addition, there is no worry that the caregiver's body can be aged even if held for a long time. On the other hand, the caregiver can also reduce the burden on the neck and shoulders with the neck cushion.

In addition, since the holding aid of the present invention can attach and detach both ends of the left and right pseudo arm portions by a buckle, the belt is attached to the body of the cared person in the same operation as the side holding the arms on the armpit and the back of the knee. Can be worn. Therefore, it is possible to remarkably shorten the time required to enter the side holding than the conventional assisting device.

Therefore, according to the present invention, not only can the caregiver carry the holding work of the cared person easily, but also the speeding up and labor saving of the holding work can be achieved, and the safety of the work can be improved. Therefore, the practical utility value of the present invention is very high.

It is a whole front view showing the holding aid in Example 1 of this invention. It is a whole perspective view showing one form of the holding aid in Example 1 of the present invention. It is a whole front view showing one form of the holding aid in Example 1 of the present invention. It is a state explanatory drawing showing the use state of the holding aid in Example 1 of this invention. It is a state explanatory drawing showing the use state of the holding aid in Example 1 of this invention. It is a whole front view showing the holding aid in Example 2 of this invention. It is a whole perspective view showing one form of a holding aid in Example 2 of the present invention. It is a whole front view showing the holding aid in Example 3 of this invention. It is a whole perspective view showing the holding aid in Example 3 of this invention. It is a whole perspective view showing one form of the holding aid in Example 3 of this invention. It is state explanatory drawing showing the state which used the holding assistance tool in Example 3 of this invention by the side holding. It is a state explanatory drawing showing the state which used the holding assistance tool in Example 3 of this invention by the piggyback.

“Example 1”
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the figure, what is indicated by reference numeral 1 is a neck hanging portion, and what is indicated by reference numeral 2 is a pseudo arm portion. What is indicated by reference numeral 3 is a buckle, and what is indicated by reference numeral 4 is a length adjusting unit.

In Example 1, a band B made of a non-stretchable fabric having a predetermined length (about 150 to 200 cm) is used for the main body of the holding aid A (see FIG. 1). The band B has a neck cushion 1 fixed at the center to form a neck hook 1 and plate arm cushions 21 and 21 fixed to both sides of the left and right

pseudo arms

2 and 2. Is forming.

In addition, the arm-type cushion 21 of the pseudo arm portion 2 is manufactured with a predetermined length based on the length of the adult arm. The arm-shaped cushion 21 can be a long and thin bar-shaped cushion. Further, a pair of (male and female) buckles 3 and 3 capable of detachably connecting the ends of the

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2 are attached to the ends of the left and right

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2, respectively. .

Thereby, as shown in FIG. 2, the holding auxiliary tool A connects the band B in an annular shape by connecting the

buckles

3 and 3 with the ends of the

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2 in contact with each other. Can do. In this state, the arm-

type cushions

21 and 21 of the

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2 do not necessarily need to be in contact with each other and may be close to each other.

In this embodiment, a belt feed 41 is directly attached between the band hanging portion 1 of the band B and the

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2, and the length adjusting portion 4 of the band B is provided. Thereby, since the length of the band B can be freely adjusted according to a user's physique, even if a caregiver is a person with a different physique, a common auxiliary tool can be used regardless of gender.

In this embodiment, the

buckles

3 and 3 are attached to both ends of the band B located on the left and right

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2 via belt feeds 32 and 32, so that the buckles for the arm-

type cushions

21 and 21 are attached. The position adjustment of 3.3 can be easily performed.

On the other hand, non-water-absorbing cushions are used for the arm-

type cushions

21 and 21 of the

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2 so that the holding aid A can be used even when taking a bath. In particular, in this embodiment, as this non-water-absorbing cushion, a bead cushion is used in which a three-dimensional woven fabric made of synthetic resin monofilament is fragmented and packed in a cylindrical bag of mesh fabric.

Further, in this embodiment, the arm-shaped

cushions

21 and 21 of the

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2 are molded in a curved shape so as to follow the arm whose elbow is bent. As a result, it is not necessary to forcibly bend the arm-shaped

cushions

21 and 21 with the force of both arms, so both arms are arm-shaped on the back and armpit of the care recipient while holding the

buckle

3 and 3 in his hand. The

cushions

21 and 21 can be inserted smoothly.

By the way, in the present embodiment, when the holding aid A is manufactured, the arm-shaped

cushions

21 and 21 having a predetermined thickness and the band B are overlapped in a state where the longitudinal direction is aligned, and in this state, the thread material is the arm-shaped cushion. The arm type cushions 21 and 21 are efficiently molded by sewing them so as to penetrate 21 and band B.

Further, when using the above-mentioned holding aid A, the cover material C can be attached to the

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2 as shown in FIG. By attaching the cover material C to the

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2 in this way, even if the

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2 become dirty during use, only the cover material C needs to be removed and washed. It is preferable for use.

On the other hand, the

buckles

3 and 3 are made of plastic that is hard to break and can be released by a simple picking operation. Specifically, the male claw portion can be inserted and locked into the female side, and the male side can be pulled out from the female side by pushing the claw portion inward to release the locked state. The buckle 3.3 which can be used is used.

By holding the holding aid A as described above, the neck 1 is hung on the caregiver's neck and the buckles 3 and 3 (or the ends of the pseudo arms 2 and 2) on both sides are held in the hand. If you turn both arms together with the

pseudo arm parts

2 and 2 on the back of the knee or armpit of a caregiver who is lying down (or sitting) and connect the

buckle

3 or 3 on the back side, Can be fixed easily.

Furthermore, if the caregiver raises the upper body in the fixed state and lifts the cared person's body with the band B connected in a ring shape, both arms are attached to the cared person's body as shown in FIG. You can hold your side in just a posture. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, if the

pseudo-arm portions

2 and 2 are arranged below the cared person and the upper body is lifted by the band B, the cared person's body can be held up.

Further, during the above work, the neck pad cushion 11 fixed to the neck hanging portion 1 distributes and absorbs the load on the neck due to the weight of the cared person, so the burden on the carer's neck can be reduced. . Therefore, even if the holding work is performed for a long time or repeatedly, there is no worry that the caregiver hurts the neck or shoulder.

“Example 2”
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described below based on FIGS. The reference numeral 5 indicates an auxiliary belt. In the second embodiment, an auxiliary belt 5 made of non-stretchable fabric having male and

female surface fasteners

41 and 41 attached to predetermined positions is attached to the end of one pseudo arm portion 2 while the other arm portion 2 is attached to the other pseudo arm portion 2. A ring member R having a size capable of inserting the auxiliary belt 5 is attached to the end of the pseudo arm portion 2 (see FIG. 6).

Thus, as shown in FIG. 7, the auxiliary belt 5 is inserted into the ring member R and folded, and the male surface fastener 51 is fastened to the female surface fastener 51. The ends of the

portions

2 and 2 can be connected to each other in an auxiliary manner. Therefore, even if the

buckles

3 and 3 are accidentally detached during use, there is no fear that the cared person falls.

Of course, with respect to the auxiliary belt 5, a pair of

auxiliary belts

5, 5 having male and

female surface fasteners

51, 51 at their ends are connected to the

pseudo arm portions

2, 2, even if the ring member R is not folded back. It is also possible to adopt a structure in which these are attached to the respective end portions and fastened to the outside of the

buckles

3 and 3.

“Example 3”
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. The reference numeral 6 designates a chest belt. In the third embodiment, a band made of non-stretchable fabric (synthetic fabric) is used for the band B constituting the body part of the holding auxiliary tool A, and the neck pad 1 and the pseudo arm of the bag band Neck pad cushions 11 and arm type cushions 21 and 21 are inserted as core members at the positions of the parts 2 and 2 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

This makes it easier for the holding aid A to be used for a long time because the cushion is less likely to come off than when the cushion is sewn directly to a narrow band. Furthermore, since the bag belt also serves as a cushion cover, the dirt on the cushion can be suppressed.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a storage pocket 22 is provided in one of the pseudo arm portions 2, and the fall prevention net 23 is accommodated in a partially fixed state in the storage pocket 22. The

fastener

24 and 24 are attached to the other pseudo arm 2 and the vicinity thereof, and the side edges of the fall prevention net 23, respectively, and the other pseudo arm 2 is taken out of the storage pocket 22 for the fall prevention. The side edge of the net 23 can be detachably fixed.

In this embodiment, buckle members are used as the

fasteners

24 and 24 to be attached to the side edge portion of the fall prevention net 23 and the pseudo arm portion 2, but it is difficult to come off even when a large load is applied. In addition, as long as the

fasteners

24 and 24 can be detachably fixed, the

fasteners

24 and 24 including a loop and a button, the

fasteners

24 and 24 including a hook member and a receiver, and the like can be employed.

Then, by attaching the fall prevention net 23 as described above, if the fall prevention net 23 is expanded and fixed to the pseudo arm portion 2 when held, the cared person's buttocks fall as shown in FIG. Since it can be placed on the prevention net 23, the cared person can be prevented from falling. Moreover, if the storage pocket 22, the fall prevention net 23, and the fastener 24 are provided on the left and right

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2 as in this embodiment, the fall prevention nets 23 and 23 are laid double. Therefore, safety can be improved.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, since the

chest belts

6 and 6 for the piggyback are attached between the neck hanging portion 1 and the pseudo arm portion 2, as shown in FIGS. Even if the user uses the holding device A for the cared person's back, if the left and right bands on the shoulder are connected by the

chest belts

6 and 6, there is no fear of the bands falling off from both shoulders.

The

chest belts

6 and 6 can be detachably connected by the

buckle members

61 and 61, but other connection means may be employed. Further, the

chest belts

6 and 6 can be attached not only between the neck hook 1 and the pseudo arm 2 but also on the neck hook 1 side of the pseudo arm 2.

In this embodiment, a narrow belt 42 is attached between the neck hanging portion 1 and the pseudo arm portion 2, and a belt feed 41 is attached to the narrow belt 42 to provide a length adjusting portion 4. . Thus, the band length can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the narrow belt 42 without directly attaching the belt feed to the wide bag belt.

In the present embodiment,

buckle members

52 and 52 are used as connecting means for the auxiliary belt 5 instead of the hook-and-loop fastener, and the end of the auxiliary belt 5 and the end of the pseudo arm portion 2 that fixes the auxiliary belt 5 are used.

Buckle members

52 and 52 are attached respectively. The

pseudo arm portions

2 and 2 have a slightly curved shape as in the first embodiment.

The present invention is generally configured as described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the description of “Claims”. The non-stretchable band B that constitutes can be made of leather, synthetic leather, or the like in addition to the narrow fabric as long as it is a tough material.

In addition, regarding the material of the arm-type cushion 21 fixed to the pseudo arm portion 2, a bead cushion having a different bead material such as urethane beads can be adopted, and a low rebound cushion material such as a low rebound urethane foam, Composite materials can be used in combination. Of course, the arm cushions 21 and 21 can be fixed to the band B by a method other than the above embodiment.

Also, the shape of the arm-type cushion 21 can be freely changed, and the shape can resemble an actual arm. The

buckles

3 and 3 can be selected from various buckles such as those made of metal instead of plastic, and any of them belongs to the technical scope of the present invention.

In recent years, in the field of care and welfare, various assistive devices have been developed so that caregivers can care for care recipients (disabled persons, elderly people, etc.) more labor-savingly. In addition, since the caregiver's holding work is a daily routine work frequently performed in care, the physical burden on the caregiver is large.

Under such circumstances, the holding aid and the manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention not only allow the caregiver to easily carry the holding work of the care receiver, but also saves the caregiver's time by quick work. Because it is a useful technology without any problems, its industrial utility value is very high.

1 Neck hanging part 11 Neck pad cushion 2 Pseudo arm part 21 Arm type cushion 22 Storage pocket 23 Fall prevention net 24 Fastener 3 Buckle 31 Belt feed 4 Length adjustment part 41 Belt feed 42 Narrow belt 5 Auxiliary belt 51 Surface fastener 52 Buckle member 6 Chest belt 61 Buckle member A Holding device B Non-stretchable band C Cover material R Ring member

Claims

A holding aid in which the main body part is composed of a non-stretchable band (B),
A neck hanging portion (1) formed by fixing a neck pad cushion (11) at the center of the band (B); a predetermined length based on the length of an adult's arm at both ends of the band (B); Left and right pseudo arm portions (2) and (2) formed by fixing arm-type cushions (21) and (21); and attached to the ends of the left and right pseudo arm portions (2) and (2), respectively. A holding aid characterized by comprising a pair of buckles (3) and (3) capable of detachably connecting the ends of both pseudo arm portions (2) and (2).
While a bag band is used as the non-stretchable band (B), the neck pad cushion (11) and the arm-type cushion (11) are positioned at the neck pad (1) and pseudo arm sections (2) (2) of the bag band. 21. A holding aid according to claim 1, wherein (21) is inserted as a core material.
3. The holding aid according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the arm-type cushion (21) of the pseudo arm portion (2) is molded in a curved shape so as to follow the arm bent from the elbow.
A storage pocket (22) is provided in at least one of the pseudo arm sections (2), and the fall prevention net (23) is stored in a state in which a part of the storage pocket (22) is fixed. Fasteners (24) and (24) are attached to the side edges of the pseudo arm part (2) and the fall prevention net (23), respectively, and the other pseudo arm part (2) is attached to the storage pocket (22). The holding aid according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the side edge of the taken-out fall prevention net (23) can be detachably fixed.
5. Dakima according to claim 4, characterized in that a storage pocket (22), a fall prevention net (23) and a fastener (24) are respectively provided on the left and right pseudo arm portions (2) (2). Holding aids.
A chest belt 6 for a piggyback is attached between the neck hanging portion (1) and the pseudo arm portion (2), or on the neck hanging portion (1) side of the pseudo arm portion (2). The holding aid according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
The holding aid according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a non-water-absorbing cushion material is used for the arm type cushion (21) of the pseudo arm portion (2).
8. The bead cushion in which a three-dimensional fabric made of a synthetic resin monofilament is cut into pieces and packed in a cylindrical bag is used for the arm type cushion (21) of the pseudo arm portion (2). The holding aid according to any one of the above.
A length adjusting portion (4) having a belt feed (42) is provided between the neck hanging portion (1) and the left and right pseudo arm portions (2) (2). The holding aid according to any one of the above.