JP2741581B2 - Urethral obstruction device - Google Patents
Urethral obstruction deviceInfo
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- JP2741581B2 JP2741581B2 JP7195827A JP19582795A JP2741581B2 JP 2741581 B2 JP2741581 B2 JP 2741581B2 JP 7195827 A JP7195827 A JP 7195827A JP 19582795 A JP19582795 A JP 19582795A JP 2741581 B2 JP2741581 B2 JP 2741581B2
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Description
【0001】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は主として失禁対策の
ための尿道閉塞装置に関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a urethral obstruction device for preventing incontinence.
【0002】[0002]
【従来の技術】失禁対策のために開発された従来の装置
は、例えば米国特許第4194508号明細書及び図面
記載の発明に見られるように、尿を排出させる機構を具
備している。このため装置を清浄に保つ上で問題が生じ
る。また特開平3−118059号として開示されてい
る発明の失禁制御装置の場合、尿道内にセットする必要
上、着用及び取り外しの問題があり、また感染症に罹患
しやすいという懸念も指摘される。2. Description of the Related Art A conventional device developed for incontinence control is provided with a mechanism for discharging urine, as shown in, for example, the invention described in US Pat. No. 4,194,508 and the drawings. This creates a problem in keeping the device clean. In the case of the incontinence control device of the invention disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H3-118059, it is necessary to set the device in the urethra, there is a problem of wearing and removing the device, and there is also a concern that the device is susceptible to infection.
【0003】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】本発明は前記の点に着
目してなされたもので、その課題とするところは尿道口
を閉塞可能とし、排尿は着用者の自覚的処理、即ち尿意
の把握或いは時間管理等によって処理することができる
ようにすることである。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object thereof is to make it possible to obstruct the urethral orifice, and to perform urinary consciousness, that is, to grasp the wearer's intention. Alternatively, processing can be performed by time management or the like.
【0004】[0004]
【課題を解決するための手段】前記課題を解決するため
本発明は、尿道口外面に吸着可能な柔軟材よりなる凹状
の吸盤手段10を有し、そこから空気を排出するため
に、逆止弁11を設けた排気路12によって排気手段2
0を吸盤手段10と接続し、排気手段20として、復元
力を与える弾性片22を設けた偏平な気のう体21と、
気のう体21の圧縮によって開弁しかつ圧縮力を取り去
ると閉弁する排気弁23とを具備するという手段を講じ
たものである。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has a concave suction cup means 10 made of a flexible material which can be adsorbed on the outer surface of the urethral opening. The exhaust means 2 is provided by an exhaust path 12 provided with a valve 11.
0 is connected to the suction cup means 10, and as the exhaust means 20, a flat gas bubble 21 provided with an elastic piece 22 for giving a restoring force;
A means is provided for providing an exhaust valve 23 that opens by compression of the gastric body 21 and closes when the compression force is removed.
【0005】本発明の装置は、尿道口外面に吸着可能な
凹状の吸盤手段10と、その吸盤手段10に排気路12
によって接続された排気手段20とからなるので、排気
手段20を操作することによって吸盤手段10から空気
を排出し、該吸盤手段10を尿道口外面に負圧によって
吸着させることができる。[0005] The apparatus of the present invention comprises a concave suction means 10 which can be adsorbed to the outer surface of the urethral opening, and an exhaust passage 12 provided in the suction means 10.
By operating the exhaust means 20, air can be exhausted from the suction cup means 10 and the suction cup means 10 can be adsorbed to the outer surface of the urethral opening by negative pressure.
【0006】吸着によって吸盤手段10は縦長に変形し
(図5の鎖線図示参照)、尿道口周辺部分が吸盤手段1
0内に突出するので尿道口は閉塞され、尿の漏出即ち失
禁を止めることができる。吸着力を発生させるには、弾
性片22を押圧すれば良く、それで気のう体21内から
空気を排出し、その負圧は逆止弁11を通して吸盤手段
10に及び、尿道口を閉塞する力として作用する。[0006] The suction means 10 is deformed vertically by suction (see the dashed line in FIG. 5), and the portion around the urethral opening is sucked.
Since it protrudes into zero, the urethral orifice is obstructed and urine leakage or incontinence can be stopped. In order to generate a suction force, the elastic piece 22 may be pressed, so that air is exhausted from the airbag body 21, and the negative pressure reaches the suction cup means 10 through the check valve 11 and closes the urethral opening. Acts as a force.
【0007】[0007]
【発明の実施の形態】図1、図2に本発明に係る尿道閉
塞装置の外観を示す。この装置は、女性の尿道口外面に
吸着可能な柔軟材よりなる凹状の吸盤手段10を有し、
そこから空気を排出するために、逆止弁11を設けた排
気路12によって排気手段20を吸盤手段10と接続し
た構成を有する。1 and 2 show the appearance of a urethral obstruction device according to the present invention. This device has a concave suction means 10 made of a flexible material that can be adsorbed to the outer surface of the urethral opening of a woman,
In order to discharge air therefrom, the exhaust unit 20 is connected to the suction unit 10 by an exhaust path 12 provided with a check valve 11.
【0008】吸盤手段10は、尿道口を囲みその周囲に
密着可能な大きさ形状を有する凹(カップ状)を有し、
その排出側に負圧によって変形可能な中空状の突出部1
3を一体に有している。吸盤部の縁に沿って吸盤面積を
増すリップ部18がつば状に設けてある。18aはその
一部を除いた欠状部分であり、身体の一部と接触し、吸
着が妨げられるのを防止する(図3、図5参照)。The suction means 10 has a concave (cup-like) shape having a size that surrounds the urethral opening and can be closely attached to the periphery thereof.
On its discharge side, a hollow projection 1 deformable by negative pressure
3 are integrally provided. A lip 18 is provided along the edge of the suction cup to increase the suction cup area in a brim shape. Reference numeral 18a denotes a cutout portion excluding a part thereof, which is in contact with a part of the body to prevent the suction from being hindered (see FIGS. 3 and 5).
【0009】このような吸盤手段10は化学的に安定で
柔軟な合成樹脂材料、例えばシリコーン(silico
ne、有機ケイ素化合物)等によって形成する。またこ
の吸盤手段10は後述する逆止弁11を設ける接続端1
0aを、前記欠状部分8aと同様上向きに形成する。突
出部13からは接続端10aへ到る曲がり形状が形成さ
れ、吸盤手段10は負圧が作用すると左右が近寄る形状
に変形する。Such a suction means 10 is made of a chemically stable and flexible synthetic resin material such as silicone.
ne, an organosilicon compound) and the like. The suction means 10 is connected to a connection end 1 provided with a check valve 11 described later.
0a is formed upward like the above-mentioned notched portion 8a. A bent shape extending from the protruding portion 13 to the connection end 10a is formed, and when a negative pressure is applied, the suction cup means 10 is deformed into a shape in which the right and left sides approach each other.
【0010】前述の逆止弁11は吸盤手段10内から空
気を排出し、逆流を防止するもので、実施例の場合吸盤
手段10の排気路12中に組み込まれている。逆止弁1
1は、吸盤手段10から排気される気流に抗する方向に
作用するばね14によって、吸盤手段10側に設けられ
た弁座15に対して押圧される球状の弁体16を有す
る。17はばね止めを示す。The above-described check valve 11 discharges air from the suction device 10 to prevent backflow, and is incorporated in the exhaust passage 12 of the suction device 10 in the embodiment. Check valve 1
1 has a spherical valve body 16 which is pressed against a valve seat 15 provided on the suction cup means 10 side by a spring 14 acting in a direction against the airflow exhausted from the suction cup means 10. Reference numeral 17 denotes a spring stopper.
【0011】実施例の場合、排気路12は、吸盤手段1
0と排気手段20とを接続する可撓性の接続管19を有
している。接続管19は、単なる管状のほか蛇腹構造を
有するなど負圧に対抗する構造を備えていても良いが潰
れないと同時に曲がりやすいことを要する。接続管19
は吸盤手段10の上端と排気手段20の下端の各接続端
10a、20aに接続される。In the case of the embodiment, the exhaust path 12 is
It has a flexible connection pipe 19 for connecting the exhaust pipe 20 to the exhaust pipe 20. The connecting pipe 19 may have a structure against a negative pressure such as a simple tubular shape or a bellows structure, but it is necessary that the connecting pipe 19 not be crushed and bend easily. Connection pipe 19
Are connected to respective connection ends 10a and 20a of the upper end of the suction means 10 and the lower end of the exhaust means 20.
【0012】排気手段20は、前後に偏平な袋状乃至容
器状に形成された気のう体21と、その上端の開口に嵌
めて閉塞した蓋体24とを有する。気のう体21は合成
樹脂等により軽く形成され、前後の面が恰もダイヤフラ
ムの作用をしてポンプの機能を発揮する。このため気の
う体21が圧縮されたときに気のう体21内にて前後の
面に復元力を与える弾性片22として一対の舌状ばね片
25、25を蓋体24の前後両側に一体に設けている。The exhaust means 20 has an airbag body 21 formed in a bag-like or container-like shape which is flat at the front and back, and a lid 24 fitted and closed in an opening at the upper end thereof. The acupuncture body 21 is lightly formed of a synthetic resin or the like, and the front and rear surfaces act as a diaphragm to exhibit the function of a pump. For this reason, a pair of tongue-shaped spring pieces 25, 25 are provided on the front and rear sides of the lid 24 as elastic pieces 22 that apply a restoring force to the front and rear surfaces in the airbag 21 when the airbag 21 is compressed. It is provided integrally.
【0013】排気弁23は逆止弁11と共に働らいて排
気手段20にポンプ機能を発揮させるもので、気のう体
21の排気口29から外へ出ようとする気流に抵抗する
方向に作用するばね26によって弁座27に押圧される
弁体28を有する。つまり舌状ばね片25からなる弾性
片22を押して気のう体21を変形させると球状の弁体
28が押されて開弁し、内部を低圧にする。この負圧に
より逆止弁16が開いて吸盤手段10の空気が吸引さ
れ、前記の如く吸着により尿道口を閉鎖するのである。
29aは蓋体上面を覆う覆いであり、通気孔29bがあ
けられている。The exhaust valve 23 works together with the check valve 11 to cause the exhaust means 20 to perform a pumping function, and acts in a direction to resist an air flow which is going to go out through the exhaust port 29 of the gastric body 21. And a valve body 28 that is pressed against a valve seat 27 by a spring 26 that rotates. That is, when the elastic piece 22 composed of the tongue-shaped spring piece 25 is pushed to deform the aerial body 21, the spherical valve body 28 is pushed and the valve is opened, and the pressure inside is reduced. The check valve 16 is opened by this negative pressure, and the air of the suction cup means 10 is sucked, and the urethral opening is closed by the suction as described above.
29a is a cover for covering the upper surface of the lid, and has a vent hole 29b.
【0014】排気手段20はカバー30によって覆わ
れ、それに取り付けた着用手段31によって人体腰部に
固定される。カバー30は気のう体21とほぼ相似形の
後板部32とそれから気のう体前側へ折り曲げる複数の
折り曲げ部33を有し、両部32、33はホックなどの
止め具34、34′によって結合し、気のう体21を包
む。35は接続リング36の取り付け部であり、着用手
段31として例示されたベルトをそこに取り付けてい
る。カバー33も皮膚の触感、押圧操作性を考慮して比
較的柔軟な材質のものから形成する。37はカバーの気
孔、38は押圧部を示す。The exhaust means 20 is covered by a cover 30 and is fixed to the human waist by a wearing means 31 attached thereto. The cover 30 has a rear plate portion 32 substantially similar in shape to the custody body 21 and a plurality of bent portions 33 which are bent from the back plate portion 32 to the front side of the custody body, and both portions 32, 33 are hooks or other stoppers 34, 34 '. And wraps the aspirant body 21. Reference numeral 35 denotes a mounting portion of the connection ring 36, to which a belt exemplified as the wearing means 31 is mounted. The cover 33 is also made of a relatively soft material in consideration of the tactile sensation of the skin and the pressing operability. Reference numeral 37 denotes a cover pore, and reference numeral 38 denotes a pressing portion.
【0015】[0015]
【発明の効果】故に着用者は吸盤手段10を尿道口に当
てがい、密着させた状態で弾性片22を押圧するだけ
で、吸盤手段10を尿道口に負圧吸着させ、それによっ
て尿道を閉塞させることができ、その結果失禁を防止す
ることができるという効果を奏する。特に本発明の装置
は従来のように尿の通過部を有していないので、不潔感
が少なく感染症のおそれも非常に少ない。Therefore, the wearer applies the suction cup means 10 to the urethral opening, and only presses the elastic piece 22 in a state in which the suction cup means 10 is brought into close contact with the urethra opening, thereby causing the suction cup means 10 to be sucked to the urethral opening by negative pressure, thereby closing the urethra. As a result, it is possible to prevent incontinence. In particular, since the device of the present invention does not have a urine passage portion as in the prior art, the device is less dirty and the risk of infection is very low.
【図1】本発明の尿道閉塞装置の実施例を示す一部断面
正面図。FIG. 1 is a partial sectional front view showing an embodiment of a urethral obstruction device of the present invention.
【図2】同上の一部断面側面図。FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the same.
【図3】要部を拡大して示す断面図。FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view showing a main part.
【図4】カバーの展開図。FIG. 4 is a development view of a cover.
【図5】組み立てられた状態の正面図。FIG. 5 is a front view of an assembled state.
【図6】同じく使用状態の斜視図。FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the same use state.
Claims (8)
装置であって、尿道口外面に吸着可能な柔軟材よりなる
凹状の吸盤手段10を有し、そこから空気を排出するた
めに、逆止弁11を設けた排気路12によって排気手段
20を吸盤手段10と接続し、排気手段20として、復
元力を与える弾性片22を設けた偏平な気のう体21
と、気のう体21の圧縮によって開弁しかつ圧縮力を取
り去ると閉弁する排気弁23とを具備したことを特徴と
する尿道閉塞装置。1. A device to be worn on the body to close the urethral opening, comprising a concave suction means 10 made of a flexible material that can be adsorbed on the outer surface of the urethral opening, and for discharging air therefrom. The exhaust means 20 is connected to the suction cup means 10 by the exhaust path 12 provided with the check valve 11, and as the exhaust means 20, a flat gasket 21 provided with an elastic piece 22 for providing a restoring force.
A urethral obstruction device, comprising: an exhaust valve 23 that opens when the gastric body 21 is compressed and closes when the compressive force is removed.
能な中空状の突出部13を一体に有している請求項第1
項記載の尿道閉塞装置。2. The suction means 10 has a hollow projection 13 which is elastically deformable by negative pressure.
The urethral obstruction device according to claim.
段20へ向かう気流に抗する方向に作用するばね14に
よって弁座15に押される弁体16を有する請求項第1
項記載の尿道閉塞装置。3. The check valve according to claim 1, wherein the check valve has a valve body pressed against a valve seat by a spring acting in a direction against an air flow from the suction means to the exhaust means.
The urethral obstruction device according to claim.
プ部18を有し、そこに該リップ18と身体の一部が抵
触し吸着力が低下するのを防止するため欠状部分18a
を設けた請求項第1項記載の尿道閉塞装置。4. The suction cup means 10 has a lip 18 surrounding the concave suction cup, in which a notch 18a is provided to prevent the lip 18 from contacting a part of the body and lowering the suction force.
The urethral obstruction device according to claim 1, further comprising:
20とを接続する可撓性の接続管19を有している請求
項第1項記載の尿道閉塞装置。5. The urethral occlusion device according to claim 1, wherein the exhaust path has a flexible connection pipe connecting the suction means and the exhaust means.
た気のう体21と、その開口を閉塞する蓋体24とを有
し、気のう体21の偏平な平行面を膨張方向へ押すこと
によって圧縮された気のう体21を復原させる一対の舌
状ばね片25を弾性片22として蓋体24に一体に形成
したことを特徴とする請求項第1項記載の尿道閉塞装
置。6. The exhaust means 20 has an air bag 21 formed in a flat bag shape and a lid 24 closing an opening thereof, and expands a flat parallel surface of the air bag 21. The urethral obstruction according to claim 1, wherein a pair of tongue-shaped spring pieces (25) for restoring the compressed aerial body (21) by pushing in the direction are formed integrally with the lid (24) as elastic pieces (22). apparatus.
9から外へ出る気流に抗する方向に作用するばね26に
よって弁座27に押される弁体28を有する請求項第1
項記載の尿道閉塞装置。7. An exhaust valve (23) is provided on the exhaust port (2) of the body (21).
A valve body (28) pressed against a valve seat (27) by a spring (26) acting in a direction opposing the airflow flowing out of the valve (9).
The urethral obstruction device according to claim.
し、該カバー30に取り付けられたベルト状の着用手段
31によって人体の腰部に排気手段20を固定すること
を特徴とする請求項第1項記載の尿道閉塞装置。8. A system according to claim 1, further comprising a cover for covering said exhaust means, wherein said exhaust means is fixed to a waist of a human body by a belt-like wearing means attached to said cover. A urethral obstruction device as described.
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