WO2020209575A1

WO2020209575A1 - Sleep posture correction device

Info

Publication number: WO2020209575A1
Application number: PCT/KR2020/004689
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김은석
Original assignee: 김은석
Priority date: 2019-04-12
Filing date: 2020-04-07
Publication date: 2020-10-15
Also published as: KR102149884B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sleep posture correction device, and provides a sleep posture correction device, which is worn on the legs in the way clothes are worn, without pressing the legs during sleep, so as to correct the posture of the wearer's legs, thereby enabling a healthy state of the body to be maintained. The sleep posture correction device according to the present invention comprises: a knee frame part of which an openable/closable upper frame and lower frame worn, respectively, on the upper and lower portions of the knee are connected so as to be rotatable relative to each other; and knee support parts arranged on the outer surface of each of the upper frame and the lower frame so as to encompass the front surface and one side surface of the upper frame and the lower frame.

Description

Sleeping posture correction device

The present invention relates to a sleeping posture correction device, and more particularly, a sleeping posture correction that is worn on the leg as if wearing clothes without pressing on the leg during sleep, thereby correcting the posture of the wearer's leg so that the body can be maintained in a healthy state It is about the apparatus.

Through various research results, it has been found that on average, humans sleep 7 to 8 hours a day, which means that more than 30% of 24 hours a day is spent sleeping.

As such, humans spend a considerable amount of time sleeping, although there are some differences for each individual, but since the response to the stimulus is almost stopped during sleep, there is no movement during sleep, or even if there is movement, it is minimized to the extent of turning over. It is common. Therefore, during sleep, the posture once taken remains the same for a considerable amount of time, or even wake up while maintaining the first sleep posture.

In this case, even if you take a pose that puts a strain on the body, the reaction to the stimulus is almost stopped during sleep, and it becomes a very difficult situation to recognize this and change to a natural posture.

In particular, when taking a prone or lying sideways sleeping position, pressure is applied to the front and side surfaces of the knee. If this position is maintained for a long time, pressure is continuously applied to the front and corners of the patella. In this case, the ligaments connected to the patella are stretched, making the movement of the legs uncomfortable, and depending on the condition of the joint, severe pain may be caused, and a problem of promoting degeneration of the knee cartilage occurs.

In addition, in the case of the sleeping posture lying on the side, there is a problem that the upper leg is excessively bent in the downward direction, causing a problem in that the hip joint is constantly strained.

On the other hand, there is a problem in that it is difficult to take a good night's sleep because pain is induced when a person has a lumbar disc disease or when lying upright in the shape of a spine to sleep.

Thus, in order to protect the legs during sleep and correct posture, traditional bamboo wives or pillows between legs or leg pillows have already been commercialized, but these are not only bulky, but also have a problem that they are separated from the legs by torsion during sleep. . In other words, in the case of Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1737588, "Posture Correction Bedding Package", the volume of the device is large, so it is not suitable for use in a narrow sleeping space. There is a problem that it is cumbersome and expensive, and in the case of Korean Utility Model Publication No. 20-2012-0008349, "Health Cushion for Legs", there is a limit in which the leg can be protected only for one specific posture.

Accordingly, there is a growing demand for a sleeping posture correction device that can be conveniently used regardless of the sleeping place, and which protects the legs and corrects the posture for various sleep postures, but does not require a large cost.

[Prior technical literature]

[Patent Literature]

Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1737588 (2017.05.12)

Republic of Korea Public Utility Model Publication No. 20-2012-0008349 (2012.12.05)

The present invention has been conceived to solve the above problems, and the technical problem to be solved in the present invention is that it can be easily and comfortably worn on the leg, and the sleeping posture is corrected by supporting the leg from the outside during sleep. It is to provide a sleeping posture correction device that can prevent pressure on the knees and legs.

The sleeping posture correction apparatus of the present invention for solving the above technical problem includes: a knee frame portion in which an openable and closed upper frame and a lower frame that are respectively worn on the upper and lower parts of the knee are rotatably connected to each other; And a knee support portion disposed on each outer surface of the upper frame and the lower frame to surround the front and one side or both sides of the upper frame and the lower frame.

Here, the knee rest disposed on the lower frame may be disposed to surround the front, one or both sides, and the rear of the lower frame.

In addition, an extension portion extending from a rear side of the knee support portion disposed in the lower frame in the ankle direction may be formed, and the extension portion may be provided with a leg fixing band for fixing between the extension portion and the leg.

In addition, the upper frame and the lower frame may each have one or more cutouts cut along the longitudinal direction thereof, and may be configured to be opened and closed respectively through the cutouts.

On the other hand, at one cutout portion of the upper frame and the lower frame, a first adjustment unit may be provided to adjust a gap between frames located on both sides of the cutout and to enable rotational opening and closing between the two frames.

In addition, a second adjusting unit capable of adjusting a distance between frames located on both sides of the cutout may be provided at the cutout portions of the upper frame and the lower frame disposed at a position facing the first adjusting part.

In addition, a third adjusting unit capable of adjusting a gap between frames located on both sides of the cutout may be provided at the cutout portions of the upper frame and the lower frame disposed between the first adjusting part and the second adjusting part.

In addition, a hygroscopic lining may be provided that is detachably attached to the inner surfaces of the upper frame and the lower frame.

In addition, a fixing band that can be worn on the upper frame and the lower frame is further provided, and the knee rest may be attached to the fixing band.

In addition, the knee frame portion is provided with an open portion at a portion where the hippocampus is located opposite the knee when worn on the leg, and a hamstring band for applying an attractive force between the upper frame and the lower frame may be connected to the opening portion.

In addition, the knee support portion may have a different thickness depending on the portion, and the thick portion may be configured to be located on the front and inner surfaces of the knee support portion.

The sleeping posture correction device according to the present invention is small in volume and is wrapped around the leg without compressing the leg, so sleep is not disturbed or blood circulation is impaired, and it takes up little space, so it can be used regardless of the sleeping place. It can be, and it is formed integrally, so it can be easily attached and detached.

In addition, since the knee support portion is formed to support not only the front, but also the inner and rear sides, there is an effect of preventing pressure applied to the knee for various sleeping postures.

Further, there is an effect of further providing an extension part to support the legs when going to bed in a standing position so that people who are inconvenient to sleep in a normal position can take a comfortable sleeping position.

1 and 2 are views showing a knee frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 to 5 are views showing the fastening structure of the knee frame unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a view showing the knee rest installed on the upper frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 and 8 are views showing the knee rest installed on the lower frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a view showing an extension portion is formed in the lower frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a view showing that the knee support portion is installed in the knee frame unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a view showing that the sleeping posture correction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed on a person's leg.

12 is a view showing that the knee support portion including an extension portion is installed in the knee frame portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

13 is a view showing a sleeping posture correction apparatus including a leg fixing band according to an embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a view showing a structure of a knee frame according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a shape of an adjustment unit for adjusting the spacing between four frames constituting the upper frame of FIG. 14.

16 is a view showing a sleeping posture correction apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

17 is a view showing a process of wearing a sleep posture correction device provided with a fixed band on a leg.

18 is a view showing a view from the inside of the leg in a state where the knee frame portion and the knee support portion are worn on the leg.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, this is only an example and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In describing the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of known technologies related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention and may vary according to the intention or custom of the wearer or operator. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification.

The technical idea of the present invention is determined by the claims, and the following embodiments are only one means for efficiently describing the technical idea of the present invention to those of ordinary skill in the art.

1 and 2 are views showing a knee frame unit 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the sleeping posture correction apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a knee frame part 10 worn on a knee area.

The knee frame unit 10 may include an upper frame 11, a lower frame 12, and a rotation shaft 13.

Each of the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 is worn to surround the upper and lower legs of the knee, respectively, and may be formed to be opened and closed.

The upper frame 11 wraps around the upper leg of the knee and is worn on the wearer's leg, and the lower frame 12 wraps around the lower leg of the knee and may be worn on the wearer's leg. For example, the upper frame 11 may be worn to surround the lower thigh above the knee, and the lower frame 12 may be worn to surround the upper part of the calf below the knee.

For reference, in FIGS. 1 and 2, the shape of the knee frame part 10 is simply expressed in a cylindrical shape, but the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 constituting the knee frame part 10 are It may be formed in a curved shape corresponding to the shape of the leg. For example, the upper frame 11 may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the shape of the lower thigh above the knee, and the lower frame 12 may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the shape of the upper calf below the knee.

The upper frame 11 may be formed so that both sides of the upper frame 11 protrude toward the lower frame 12. In this case, the central portion of the upper frame 11 may be formed in a form cut along the length direction, and may be formed in a form capable of opening and closing through the cut part.

Similarly, the lower frame 12 may be formed such that both sides of the lower frame 12 protrude toward the upper frame 11. In this case, the central portion of the lower frame 12 may be formed in a form cut along the length direction, and may be formed in a form capable of opening and closing through the cut part.

In addition, the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 may be rotatably connected to each other by a rotation shaft 13.

Specifically, both sides protruding from the upper frame 11 and both sides protruding from the lower frame 12 may be rotatably connected by the rotary shaft 13. Accordingly, when the knee frame part 10 is worn on the leg, the rotation shaft 13 may be located on both left and right sides of the knee, but the position of the rotation shaft 13 is not limited thereto.

On the other hand, when both protruding sides of the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 are connected by the rotation shaft 13, the front and rear sides of the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 The opening 100 may be formed. In addition, the wearer's knee and the back of the knee may be exposed to the outside through the opening portion 100.

In this way, the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 are worn while wrapping the lower thigh corresponding to the upper knee and the upper calf corresponding to the lower knee, respectively, and when worn, the knee and the hip part opposite the knee may be exposed to the outside. . In addition, in the knee frame part 10, the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 rotate with each other around the rotation shaft 13 in response to the knee bending motion, so that the sleeping posture correction device 1 is worn on the leg. You can freely bend or extend your legs while holding them.

As a method of wearing the knee frame part 10, as shown in FIG. 2, by opening the cut portions of the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12, the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 When the leg is put inside and closed, the knee frame portion 10 can be worn on the leg. In this case, the cut portions of the knee frame portion 10 may be fixed in a state disposed adjacent to each other to maintain a closed state. It may be fastened by various methods such as a locking device that the cut surfaces of the knee frame part 10 are fastened to each other and fixed.

Since the knee frame portion 10 is worn while surrounding the surface of the leg, the shape of the knee frame portion 10 is preferably formed similar to the shape of the leg. However, when the knee frame portion 10 is in close contact with the leg and fixed, the wearer may feel uncomfortable, so it is preferable to be worn in a loose state to have a predetermined free space.

In addition, the material of the knee frame portion 10 is not particularly limited, but the shape of the leg is slightly different for each individual, so it is preferable to use a material capable of shape deformation (molding) under certain conditions.

In addition, since the knee frame portion 10 may cause discomfort or exhaustion when worn in direct contact with the bare skin of the wearer's leg, a separate lining may be attached to the inner surface of the knee frame portion 10. In this case, the lining should have adequate thickness and elasticity, and it should have hygroscopicity because it is exposed to sweat, and it should be able to be wiped while attached to the inner surface of the knee frame part 10. Sometimes it should be easily separated from the knee frame part 10 It is desirable to make it washable.

Various methods such as a velcro method or a snap method may be applied as a method of attaching and detaching the lining to the inner surface of the knee frame unit 10. In addition, since the knee frame portion 10 is composed of a plurality of cut-out frame parts to adjust the circumferential width, a lining may be attached to each cut-out frame part.

3 to 5 are views showing the fastening structure of the knee frame portion 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 to 5, the knee frame portion 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention adjusts the fastening distance between the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 to match the shape of the wearer's leg, The circumferential width of the frame part 10 can be adjusted.

The upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 are parts that are directly worn on the legs, and may have some degree of elasticity, but since they are parts corresponding to the body supporting the legs, they are basically rigid without any change in shape. It is preferably formed of a material. However, since the wearer's leg shape or circumferential width is different for each individual, and even in the case of the same person, differences in the leg thickness may appear depending on the physical condition, the upper frame 11 and the lower frame ( 12) needs to be provided.

Accordingly, in the present invention, the circumferential width can be adjusted on the front and rear surfaces of the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 and both sides of the left and right sides, so that each individual can easily wear it corresponding to a different leg shape.

Specifically, referring to FIGS. 3 to 5, the upper frame 11 may be composed of a pair of the first upper frame 111 and the second upper frame 112 divided around the incision. . In addition, the first upper frame 111 and the second upper frame 112 may be connected to each other so as to be rotatable through the first adjustment unit 14.

Similarly, the lower frame 12 may be composed of a pair of first lower frames 121 and second lower frames 122 divided around the cut-out portion. In addition, the first lower frame 121 and the second lower frame 122 may be connected to each other so as to be rotatable through the first adjustment unit 14.

Hereinafter, a structure in which the first lower frame 121 and the second lower frame 122 are rotatably connected to each other through the first adjustment unit 14 will be described. However, since the connection structure between the first upper frame 111 and the second upper frame 112 is the same as the connection structure between the first lower frame 121 and the second lower frame 122, a detailed description thereof will be provided. I will omit it.

In addition, in the following description, the front and rear surfaces of the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 are respectively cut in the longitudinal direction (Figs. 3 to 5) as an example, but this is only an example. , It is noted that the cut position of the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 may be not only the front and rear directions, but also both side directions, and the hinge portion disposed on the cut position can be disposed in any direction. Keep it clear.

Fastening holes 123 at the rear sides of the first lower frame 121 and the second lower frame 122, that is, the first lower frame 121 and the rear side of the second lower frame 122 where the hips opposite the wearer's knee are located. ) Can be formed. In this case, a plurality of fastening holes 123 may be formed at a predetermined interval from the rear side of the first lower frame 121 and the second lower frame 122 along the left and right directions thereof.

The first adjustment unit 14 makes contact with the outer surface of the rear side of the first lower frame 121 and the second lower frame 122 and can be fastened to the first lower frame 121 and the second lower frame 122. have.

Specifically, the first adjusting part 14 may include a first length adjusting part 141, a second length adjusting part 142, a hinge part 143 and a hole 144.

The first length adjusting part 141 may contact the rear outer surface of the first lower frame 121, and the second length adjusting part 142 may contact the rear outer surface of the second lower frame 122. The first length adjustment part 141 and the second length adjustment part 142 are in close contact with the first lower frame 121 and the second lower frame 122 to be fixed. 2 It may be formed to correspond to the shape of the lower frame 122.

A plurality of holes 144 may be formed in the first length adjusting part 141 and the second length adjusting part 142 along the left and right directions. By fastening the fastening member to the hole 144 formed in the first length adjusting part 141 and the fastening hole 123 formed in the first lower frame 121, the first length adjusting part 141 and the first lower frame ( 121) can be fixed. In addition, by fastening the fastening member to the hole 144 formed in the second length adjusting part 142 and the fastening hole 123 formed in the second lower frame 122, the second length adjusting part 142 and the second lower part The frame 122 may be fixed. At this time, among the holes 144 formed in the first length control part 141 and the second length control part 142, a number of holes 144 from the inside are the first lower frame 121 and the second lower frame 122 It is possible to adjust the circumferential widths of the first lower frame 121 and the second lower frame 122 according to the number of fastening holes 123 from the inside of the fastening holes 123 formed in the.

The hinge part 143 may be connected so that the first length adjusting part 141 and the second length adjusting part 142 are rotatable with each other.

In this way, the first length adjustment part 141 and the first lower frame 121 are connected, and the second length adjustment part 142 and the second lower frame 122 are connected, so that by the hinge part 143 The first lower frame 121 and the second lower frame 122 may be rotatably connected to each other.

Here, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, a length adjusting part extending in the direction of the second lower frame 122 at the cut end of the first lower frame 121 located opposite the first adjusting part 14 (1211) can be formed. Here, the length adjustment unit 1211 maintains the shape of the first lower frame 121 as shown in FIG. 3 and may only extend its length, and as shown in FIG. 4, the first lower frame 121 ) And may be formed to include a portion that is bent to facilitate fastening.

A plurality of fastening holes 123 may be formed at the upper and lower sides of the length adjusting part 1211 to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance along the left and right directions.

In addition, a plurality of fastening holes 123 may be formed on the upper side and the lower side of the cut end of the second lower frame 122 by a predetermined distance along the left and right direction.

At this time, one of the plurality of fastening holes 123 formed in the length adjustment part 1211 and one fastening hole 123 of the plurality of fastening holes 123 formed in the second lower frame 122 It can be fastened and fixed by this fastening member.

Depending on which of the fastening holes 123 formed in the length adjustment part 1211 and the fastening holes 123 formed at the cut end of the second lower frame 122 is fixed to the lower frame 12 The circumferential width of can be determined.

6 is a view showing a knee support portion 20 installed on the upper frame 11 of the present invention, Figures 7 and 8 are views showing the knee support portion 20 installed on the lower frame 12. And, FIG. 9 is a view showing that the extension portion 24 is formed in the lower frame 12 as another embodiment of the present invention. In addition, FIG. 10 is a view showing a state in which the knee support part 20 is coupled to the knee frame part 10, and FIG. 11 is a view showing a state that the sleeping posture correction device 1 of the present invention is worn on a wearer's leg. It is a drawing. In addition, FIG. 12 is a view showing a state in which the knee support portion 20 including the extension portion 24 is coupled to the knee frame portion 10.

6 to 12, the sleeping posture fixing mechanism 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a knee support part 20 fixed to the outer surface of the knee frame part 10.

The knee support part 20 may be made of a synthetic resin material with a certain thickness to enable stable support of the leg, and the surface of the knee support part 20 is made in a smooth shape to prevent rubbing on a blanket during sleep and It is advisable to make it easy to wipe off when contaminated.

The knee rest 20 may be positioned on each of the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 in various ways.

The knee support portion 20 may be formed in an attachment type (hereinafter referred to as an attachment type) that is always attached to the knee frame portion 10, or the knee support portion 20 is attached to the knee frame portion 10 It may be formed in a detachable or attached form (hereinafter, referred to as detachable).

The knee support part 20 may include a first support part 21, a second support part 22, and a third support part 23.

The first support part 21 may be located in front of the knee frame part 10 (the front part of the leg). Accordingly, the first support part 21 may be formed in a curved shape having a curvature corresponding to the curvature in front of the knee frame part 10.

If, when the knee support portion 20 is fixed to the knee frame portion 10 by attachment, the first support portion 21 is a cutout 211 in the form of a cut in the middle, as shown in FIG. ) May be formed, and the cutout 211 may be formed at a position and length corresponding to the cut line in front of the knee frame part 10.

The second support part 22 may be located in the inner side of the knee frame part 10. Accordingly, the second support portion 22 may be formed in a curved shape of a curvature corresponding to the curvature of the inner side of the knee frame portion 10 (a portion located on the inner side of the leg).

The third support part 23 may be located behind the knee frame part 10 (the rear part of the leg). Accordingly, the third support portion 23 may be formed in a curved shape having a curvature corresponding to the curvature of the rear of the knee frame portion 10. An elastic groove 200 may be formed in the third support part 23 along the rear hinge part 143 of the knee frame part 10.

The elastic groove 200 is formed in a shape recessed from the outer surface of the third support portion 23, and has a groove shape formed along the length direction of the third support portion 23. In this case, the elastic groove 200 may be formed to have a triangular cross-sectional shape in which the width of the groove becomes narrower from the outside to the inside of the third support part 23. As described above, the elastic groove 200 having a triangular cross-sectional shape is formed to divide the third receiving portion 23 into two portions, so that the third receiving portion 23 may be opened at a predetermined angle in the outer direction.

In the case of the attachment type, when the knee frame portion 10 is opened, the third support portion 23 is opened at a predetermined angle to the outside by the elastic groove 200 so that the knee frame portion 10 can be opened more easily. .

In addition, the third support part 23 is provided along the elastic groove 200 so that the circumferential widths of the first lower frame 121 and the second lower frame 122 are adjusted by the first adjusting part 14. Although it may be formed in a cut shape, even in the case of the attachment type, if the third support part 23 is attached and fixed after the circumferential width is adjusted, the third support part 23 does not need to be cut.

In the case of a detachable type, when the knee frame portion 10 is inserted and fastened into the knee support portion 20, the third support portion 23 is widened outward at a predetermined angle by the elastic groove 200, making it easier to The frame portion 10 may be inserted into the knee rest portion 20. In addition, when the knee support portion 20 is detachable to the knee frame portion 10, between the first support portion 21 and the second support portion 22 and the second support portion 22 and the third support portion ( 23) It is preferable that the elastic groove 200 is formed between.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the knee rest 20 mounted on the upper frame 11 includes a first support 21 and a second support 22, and the lower frame 12 The knee support part 20 mounted on may include a first support part 21, a second support part 22, and a third support part 23.

As an example, since the upper frame 11 is mounted on the wearer's thigh, the knee rest 20 mounted on the upper frame 11 is up to the third support 23 as shown in FIG. 7. When the front, inner and rear of the wearer's thigh are all wrapped in a form including, the wearer may feel uncomfortable when sitting or walking for movement. Accordingly, the knee support portion 20 mounted on the upper frame 11 may be formed of only the first support portion 21 and the second support portion 22 so as to surround only the front and inner portions of the leg.

The knee support part 20 mounted on the upper frame 11 may have a first support part 21 and a second support part 22 integrally formed, and may have a predetermined elasticity. .

In the case of the attachment type, the elastic groove 200 between the first support portion 21 and the second support portion 22 may not be necessary.

In the case of a detachable type, the upper frame 11 may be inserted and mounted inside the curved surface formed by the first support part 21 and the second support part 22. As an example, when the first support part 21 and the second support part 22 are integrally formed, an elastic groove having a triangular cross-sectional shape between the first support part 21 and the second support part 22 ( 200) may be formed so that between the first support portion 21 and the second support portion 22 can be flexibly opened or narrowed around the elastic groove 200. That is, when the upper frame 11 is inserted into the first support part 21 and the second support part 22, the first support part 21 and the first support part 21 and the second support part 21 2 Since the space between the support portions 22 can be opened at a predetermined angle to the outside, the upper frame 11 can be easily installed inside the first support portion 21 and the second support portion 22.

However, in the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention, the first support part 21 and the second support part 22 have been described as an example, but the first support part 21 and the second support part 22 are not necessarily limited thereto. The part 21 and the second support part 22 may be provided independently of each other and may be respectively attached to the upper frame 11.

7 and 8, the knee support part 20 mounted on the lower frame 12 includes a first support part 21, a second support part 22, and a third support part 23. It may be formed in an integral form, and may also have a predetermined elasticity.

In the case of the attachment type, the elastic groove 200 formed between the first support portion 21 and the second support portion 22 and between the second support portion 22 and the third support portion 23 must be provided. There is no need.

In the case of a detachable type, the lower frame 12 may be inserted and mounted on an inner curved portion formed by the first support part 21, the second support part 22, and the third support part 23. For example, when the first support part 21, the second support part 22 and the third support part 23 are integrally formed, between the first support part 21 and the second support part 22, An elastic groove 200 is formed between the second support part 22 and the third support part 23, so that the knee frame part 10 can be easily inserted into the knee support part 20. That is, when the lower frame 12 is inserted into the first support portion 21, the second support portion 22, and the third support portion 23, the first support portion 21 and the second support portion ( 22) can be opened at a predetermined angle to the outside with the center of the elastic groove 200, and the second support portion 22 and the third support portion 23 are at a predetermined angle to the outside around the elastic groove 200 Since it can be opened, the insertion and installation of the knee frame portion 10 can be facilitated.

However, the first support portion 21, the second support portion 22, and the third support portion 23 do not necessarily need to be integrally formed as in the embodiment of the present invention. That is, the first support portion 21, the second support portion 22, and the third support portion 23 may be independently provided, and may be formed to be attached to the lower frame 12, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 12, the extension part 24 is formed to support the wearer's leg up to the ankle part, and may extend downward from the third support part 23. The extension part 24 is preferably formed to have a different thickness according to the shape of the partial calf while going down, and it is preferable to set the length and width so that the entire extension part 24 covers the rear of the calf as much as possible. In addition, the inner surface of the extension part 24 is preferably formed to have a shape similar to the shape of the rear calf portion corresponding thereto.

In the case of the attachment type, the extension part 24 may be formed such that the elastic groove 200 of the same shape as the elastic groove 200 formed in the third support part 23 is disposed on the same line, and the third support part When (23) is cut along the elastic groove 200, the elastic groove 200 of the extension part 24 may also be cut to a certain length, but at least the end portion of the extension part 24 is not cut or the connecting member It is preferable to be connected to.

In the case of a detachable type, the extension part 24 may be formed so that the elastic groove 200 having the same shape as the elastic groove 200 formed in the third support part 23 is disposed on the same line. Such an extension part 24 may support the wearer's calves and ankles.

In this way, the sleep posture correction device 1 according to the present invention enables the knee to be protected by the knee frame unit 10 and the knee support unit 20 when the wearer is lying on his side or takes a prone sleep posture. And, in the case of taking an upright sleeping position, it is possible to maintain a posture in which the legs are raised by the extension part 24.

13 is a view showing a sleeping posture correction apparatus 1 including a leg fixing band 25 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13, the sleeping posture correction apparatus 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include a leg fixing band 25.

The leg fixing band 25 may be installed at the lower end of the extension part 24 and formed so that the wearer's shin wraps the lower part or the ankle. In this case, the leg fixing band 25 may be formed to have an appropriate width and elasticity so that the sleep sleeping correction device 1 worn on the leg does not spin without locally greatly pressing the leg. That is, the leg fixing band 25 may be made of a band having elasticity, and it is fixed to the lower end of the extension part 24 to further increase the fixing force of the wearer's leg and the sleep posture correction mechanism 1.

14 shows the structure of the knee frame part 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention described above.

In the knee frame portion 10 shown in FIG. 14, unlike the shape of the knee frame portion 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 described above, the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 are cut in the front and rear and left and right directions, respectively. It can be composed of 4 frames.

That is, the first upper frame 111 and the second upper frame 112 are each cut along the longitudinal direction so that the upper frame 11 is configured in the form of four segmented frames, and similarly, the first lower frame 121 Each of the and the second lower frame 122 is cut along the longitudinal direction so that the lower frame 12 may be configured in the form of four segmented frames.

In this case, the four segmented frames of the upper frame 11 and the four segmented frames of the lower frame 12 are configured to allow adjustment of the distance (length), respectively, so that the upper and lower portions are suitable for the circumference of the wearer's legs. The circumferential width of the

frames

11 and 12 can be freely adjusted.

First, in the case of the four frames 111-1, 111-2, 112-1, and 112-2 constituting the upper frame 11, the second adjustment unit 15 and the first adjustment unit 14 respectively disposed in the front and rear directions, and the left and right Intervals between frames may be adjusted through the two third adjustment units 16 respectively disposed in the direction.

In addition, since the four frames 121-1, 121-2, 122-1, 122-2 constituting the lower frame 12 are also the same as the case of the upper frame 11, hereinafter, only the circumferential width adjustment of the upper frame 11 is I will explain.

FIG. 15 is a second adjustment unit 15, a first adjustment unit 14, and 2 allowing adjustment of the interval between the four frames 111-1, 111-2, 112-1, and 112-2 constituting the upper frame 11 It is a diagram illustrating the structure of the third control unit 16 of the dog.

In this case, the second adjusting part 15 and the first adjusting part 14 may be disposed in an arbitrary direction facing each other, and the two third adjusting parts 16 are the second adjusting part 15 ) And the first adjustment unit 14 may be disposed in a direction facing each other. If the arrangement relationship between the first adjustment unit 14, the second adjustment unit 15, and the third adjustment unit 16 is satisfied, the arrangement positions of the respective adjustment units can be freely set as necessary.

First, Figure 15 (a) illustrates, for example, the structure of the first adjustment unit 14 that can adjust the spacing between the two frames 111-2 and 112-2 located in the hamstring area opposite the knee of the leg. As such, the first adjustment unit 14 is configured such that both

length adjustment units

141 and 142 are mutually rotatable around the hinge unit 143 in the center, and a fastening member is fastened to each of the both

length adjustment units

141 and 142. A hole 144 is formed, and a plurality of fastening holes 123 are formed in the two frames 111-2 and 112-2 located on both sides of the first adjustment part 14 to form the holes 144 and the fastening holes. By changing the fastening position to which 123 is fastened, the spacing between the frames 111-2 and 112-2 on both sides can be adjusted.

In addition, (b) of FIG. 15 is a second adjustment unit that can adjust a distance between, for example, two frames 111-1 and 112-1 positioned in a direction facing the first adjustment unit 14 ( 15) As showing the structure, the second adjustment unit 15 is provided with a ball 44 at one end, and is fastened to be length adjustable through a plurality of fastening holes 46-1 formed in the frame 111-1 adjacent thereto. The other end may be provided with a fastening part 41 that can be detachably fastened to the frame 112-1 adjacent thereto.

At this time, the balls 44 provided on both sides of the second control unit 15 are supported through springs (not shown), and when the ball 44 is pressed, it enters the second control unit 15 and protrudes outward when released. Has a structure. In addition, one end of the second adjustment unit 15 provided with the ball 44 is inserted into the insertion end 46 formed in the adjacent frame 111-1, so that both inner side portions of the insertion end 46 The ball 44 is selectively elastically fastened to the plurality of fastening holes 46-1 provided in, so that the fastening position between the frame 111-1 and the second adjusting unit 15 can be adjusted, through which both frames ( 111-1, 112-1) can be adjusted.

In this case, pressing portions 45 are provided on both sides of the frame 111-1 in which the plurality of fastening holes 46-1 are located so that the balls 44 elastically fastened to the fastening holes 46-1 are pressed. ) Is elastically supported through a spring (not shown), so that when you want to adjust the gap between the frame 111-1 and the second adjusting part 15, the second adjusting part while pressing the pressing part 45 (15) It may be possible to change the fastening position between the ball 44 and the fastening hole 46-1 by inserting or removing the part deeper into the insertion end 46. At this time, at the beginning of the insertion end 46 into which the end of the second adjusting part 15 is initially inserted, the tapered part 46- in an inclined shape so that the end of the second adjusting part 15 can be easily inserted. 2) can be provided.

In addition, both sides of the frame (111-1, 112-1) connected to the second adjustment unit (15) so that the pressing portions (45, 43) are positioned in the portions of the frames (111-1, 112-1) and can be smoothly operated. It is preferable to form each cut end of) in a bent shape. In addition, the same bent portion is formed in the cut-out end portions located on both sides of the knee frame portion 11 but extended from the front side bent portion where the second adjustment portion 15 is located, or the first adjustment portion 14 The bent portion may be formed extending from the rear side where the is located.

In this way, the distance adjustment method using the structure of the ball 44, the fastening hole 46-1, and the pressing part 45 can be applied not only to the front surface of the knee frame part 10, but also to both the rear and both sides. In addition, a plurality of fastening holes are formed in the frame 111-1, and a hole fastened through the fastening hole and the fastening member is formed at the end portion of the second adjusting part 15 coupled to the frame 111-1. It may be formed to have a structure capable of adjusting the interval between the frame 111-1 and the second adjustment unit 15.

In addition, the fastening part 41 fastened to the portion of the frame 112-1 on the opposite side is made in the shape of a hook capable of elastic fastening as shown, and is provided in the insertion end 42 provided at the end of the frame 112-1. After being inserted, it may be elastically fastened to the fastening holes 42-1 provided on both sides of the insertion end 42. At this time, a pressing part to press the hook-shaped fastening part 41 that is fastened to the fastening hole 42-1 on both side portions of the frame 112-1 where the fastening hole 42-1 is located. 43 may be supported through a spring (not shown). Therefore, when the fastening part 41 fastened to the fastening hole 42-1 is to be separated again, the pressing part 43 is pressed and the fastening part 41 and the fastening hole 42-1 are fastened. In the state of releasing, the second adjustment unit 15 can be easily separated from the frame 112-1.

At this time, the end of the second adjustment unit 15 coupled to the frame 112-1 does not have a separate configuration of the hook-shaped fastening unit 41 and the pressing unit 43 as described above, and the frame 112 It can be joined by inserting it into the insertion end 42 of -1). Alternatively, in a state where the configuration of the insertion end 42 as described above is also excluded, the end portion of the second adjustment unit 15 may be directly bonded to the end of the frame 112-1 or formed integrally. .

The second adjusting part 15, the fastening holes 46-1, 42-1, and the fastening structure capable of adjusting the distance using the

pressing parts

45, 43 are the same in the other embodiment forms shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. It can be applied in a way. That is, the length adjustment unit 1211 and the length adjustment method shown in the drawings may be substituted and applied. However, the specific structure of the distance (length) adjustment and fastening illustrated in the drawings is only one example and is not limited thereto.

In addition, (c) of FIG. 15 shows, for example, adjusting the spacing between two frames 111-1 and 111-2 disposed on both sides between the first adjusting part 14 and the second adjusting part 15. It shows the structure of the third control unit 16 for, and has holes 144 through which fastening members can be fastened at both ends of the third control unit 16, and is disposed on both sides of the third control unit 16. A plurality of fastening holes 123 are formed at the ends of the frames 111-1 and 111-2, and between the two frames 111-1 and 111-2 by changing the fastening positions of the holes 144 and the fastening holes 123 It can be configured to be able to adjust the spacing of.

Unlike this, one end of the third adjustment unit 16 is joined to one end of the frame or formed integrally, and a hole 144 is formed only at the other end to change the fastening position in the fastening hole 123 of the adjacent frame to be fastened. In this case, without forming a fastening part at one end of the second adjusting part 15, the third adjusting part ( 16) and the second adjustment unit 15 may have the same structure.

As shown in Fig. 16, the sleeping posture correction device 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention connects between the knee frame portion 10 and the knee support portion 20 and is on the outer surface of the knee frame portion 10 A fixing band 30 for fixing the combined knee rest 20 may be further provided.

In this case, the fixing band 30 may be attached and fixed to both ends of the knee support part 20 or may be attached and fixed to the bottom of the knee support part 20, and the fixing band of one end of the knee support part 20 ( 30) has a long length and the other end of the fixing band 30 may be formed with a short length. In addition, one side of the long fixing band 30 may be attached and fixed to one side of the outer surface of the knee frame portion 10.

Therefore, in a state where the knee frame portion 10 is worn on the leg, the knee support portion 20 connected to the long fixing band 30 is abutted against the outer surface of the knee frame portion 10 so that the length is overlapped. The long fixing band (30) is wound around the outer surface of the knee frame (10) and mutually attached to the fixing band (30) opposite the knee support (20) to attach the knee support (20) to the outer surface of the knee frame (10). Can be firmly fixed in the closed state.

17 is a view showing a process of wearing the sleep posture correction device 1 of the present invention provided with a fixed band 30 on a leg.

When the upper and

lower frames

11 and 12 are opened, the leg is inserted and closed, the knee frame portion 10 is worn on the leg as shown in FIG. 17(a). After the knee frame part 10 is worn on the leg, the knee support part 20 is abutted against the outer surface of the knee frame part 10 to overlap the knee frame part 10 with the fixing band 30 of the long part. ) Wrapped around the outer surface of the knee support part 20 and coupled to the short-length fixing band 30 on the opposite side of the knee frame part 10 through the fixing band 30 as shown in FIG. 17(b). And it is possible to fix the knee rest 20 so as not to open.

For reference, FIGS. 16 and 17 are examples of various shapes that the knee support part 20 can have, and show a case in which the knee support part 20 is applied in a detachable structure without the elastic groove 200.

In this way, the fixing band 30 is formed of an elastic material, and the knee frame portion 10 is attached to the upper and

lower frames

11 and 12 so that the knee frame portion 10 worn on the leg can be fixed in a closed state. ) To wrap and fix the outer surface.

Here, in order to prevent the fixing band 30 from being released while surrounding the outer surface of the knee frame part 10, a fixing means is provided at the end of each fixing band 30. As such a fixing means, a Velcro which has a strong adhesive force and can easily attach between the fixing bands 30 on both sides may be applied. However, it is not necessarily limited thereto.

18 is a view showing a state of viewing the sleeping posture correction mechanism from the inside of the leg in a state where the knee frame portion 10 and the knee support portion 20 are worn on the leg.

As shown in Fig. 18, when the knee frame portion 10 is worn on the leg, both sides of the rotation shaft 13 connecting the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 of the knee frame portion 10 are the knees 35 ) Will be located on both sides of the left and right.

In addition, when the knee 35 is bent, the upper and

lower frames

11 and 12 rotate around the rotating shaft 13 in response to this, so that the legs can be freely bent while wearing the sleep posture correction device on the leg. Can be unfolded.

Here, the knee frame portion 10 is worn in a state that is loose to a certain degree so that no great pressure is applied to the leg portion. In this case, there is no problem when the leg is bent, but the knee frame portion 10 is in a state where the leg is straightened. The knee support part 20 may be deviated from the normal position because the knee is worn on the knee 35 and becomes idle.

In order to prevent such a problem, it is preferable to have a popliteal band 116 in the opening portion 100 formed at the lower end of the knee frame portion 10.

The popliteal band 116 is connected between the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 to apply an attractive force, so that even when the leg is straightened, the knee frame portion 10 can be prevented from rotating.

However, it is preferable that the popliteal band 116 has elasticity such that a strong attraction is not applied so as not to interfere with the movement of the leg.

On the other hand, due to the connection between the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12, the opening portion 100, which is an open space, may be formed in the front and rear of the center portion of the knee frame portion 10.

Accordingly, the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 are worn while wrapping the lower thigh corresponding to the upper knee and the upper calf corresponding to the lower knee, respectively, and when worn, the knee 35 and the opposing knee portion are respectively It may be exposed to the outside through the opening 100, but the opening 100 of the knee 35 is by means of extending one or both ends of the upper frame 11 and the lower frame 12 or It is possible to be obscured or supported from the outside by any other means.

Although the exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that various modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. . Therefore, the scope of the present invention is limited to the described embodiments and should not be determined, and should be determined by the claims and equivalents as well as the claims to be described later.

[Explanation of code]

1: sleeping posture correction device 10: knee frame portion

100: opening 11: upper frame

111: first upper frame 112: second upper frame

12: lower frame 121: first lower frame

1211: length adjustment unit 122: second lower frame

123: fastening hole 13: rotating shaft

14: first adjustment unit 141: first length adjustment unit

142: second length adjustment portion 143: hinge portion

144: hole 20: knee support

200: elastic groove 21: first support

211: incision 22: second support

23: third base 24: extension

25: leg fixing band

Claims

A knee frame portion in which an openable and closeable upper frame and a lower frame worn on the upper and lower parts of the knee are rotatably connected to each other; And

Knee support portions disposed on the outer surfaces of the upper frame and the lower frame to surround the front and one side or both sides of the upper frame and the lower frame;

Sleep posture correction apparatus comprising a.
The method of claim 1,

The knee rest portion disposed on the lower frame is a sleeping posture correction device disposed in a form surrounding the front, one side or both sides, and the rear of the lower frame.
The method of claim 2,

The knee support portion disposed on the lower frame has an extension portion extending from the rear side toward the ankle,

Sleep posture correction mechanism provided with a leg fixing band for fixing between the extension part and the leg in the extension part.
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the upper frame and the lower frame each have one or more cutouts cut along a longitudinal direction thereof, and each of which is open and closed through the cutouts.
The method of claim 4,

A sleep posture correction mechanism provided with a first adjusting unit configured to adjust a gap between frames located on both sides of the cutout part and enable rotational opening and closing between the frames on one side of the upper frame and the lower frame.
The method of claim 5,

A sleeping posture correction apparatus provided with a second adjusting unit capable of adjusting a gap between frames located on both sides of the cut-out part at a cutout portion of the upper frame and the lower frame disposed at a position facing the first adjusting part.
The method of claim 6,

A sleep posture correction device provided with a third adjustment unit capable of adjusting a distance between frames located on both sides of the cutout portion at the cutout portions of the upper frame and the lower frame disposed between the first adjusting part and the second adjusting part.
The method of claim 1,

Sleep posture correction device provided with a hygroscopic lining that is attached to and detached from the inner surfaces of the upper frame and the lower frame.
The method of claim 1,

Further comprising a fixing band attached to each of the upper frame and the lower frame,

The knee rest portion is a sleeping posture correction mechanism attached to the fixing band.
The method of claim 1,

In the knee frame portion, when worn on the leg, an opening portion is formed in a portion where a penis is located on the opposite side of the knee, and a paddle band for applying an attractive force between the upper frame and the lower frame is connected to the opening portion.
The method of claim 1,

The knee support is formed in different thickness depending on the portion,

A sleeping posture correction mechanism in which the thick portion is located on the front and inner surfaces of the knee rest.