KR102754295B1 - Wearable band unit for rehabilitation assistive - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control, comprising: a band body having a first wearing part and a second wearing part, each of which is worn on opposite sides of the body with a joint part therebetween; and a connecting part connecting the first wearing part and the second wearing part; and a tension control means, which is made of an elastic material and is detachably connected to at least one of the first wearing part, the second wearing part, and the connecting part so as to provide assisting force when the joint part rotates, and which generates tension at the connected part.

Description

Wearable band unit for rehabilitation assistive with easy tension adjustment

The present invention relates to a wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control, and more specifically, to a wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control having an improved structure that enables rehabilitation according to the physical condition of the wearer and provides walking assistance.

In the case of patients who have to lie in bed for a long time due to surgery or illness, the muscles gradually disappear because they cannot move for a long time, and the joints and unit muscles necessary for walking become weak and stiff. For example, fracture patients often cannot walk properly even after the cast or fixation device is removed because they cannot move the fractured part for a long time due to a cast or fixation device. In addition to surgery or illness, the walking muscle strength can also be weakened due to aging, and it is important for the elderly with weakened walking ability to increase the unit muscle strength on their own and maintain a state in which they can walk freely through joint exercises.

Weakness of the muscles or ligaments of the lower limbs can cause genu valgus or bow legs. Genu valgus or bow legs cause pain in the knees and various diseases related to the joints, and also put strain on the hip joints. In addition, internal rotation of the hip joints has a negative effect on the knees, ankle joints, and lumbar spine.

In order to solve various problems caused by weakening of the lower extremity muscles or long-term treatment, various rehabilitation services including physical therapy are provided, and wearable rehabilitation assistive devices are also used. However, conventional rehabilitation and walking assistive devices have difficulty providing customized rehabilitation and walking assistance power according to the physical condition of the wearer, and cannot effectively perform rehabilitation and walking assistance because they do not reflect the degree of joint bending according to the wearer's body movement, and it is difficult to have the wearer wear them on his/her own and perform rehabilitation, and there are problems in that they cannot help with early recovery after treatment.

As for prior art, there is Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2014538.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension adjustment that can provide customized rehabilitation and walking assistance by easily adjusting the tension according to the physical condition and exercise ability of the wearer, allows the wearer to easily wear it and perform rehabilitation on his/her own, and helps with early recovery after treatment.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension adjustment that enables effective rehabilitation and walking assistance by reflecting the degree of joint bending and enables natural body movements even when worn.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

In order to achieve the above object, a wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control according to the present invention comprises: a band body having a first wearing part and a second wearing part, each of which is worn on opposite sides of the body with a joint part therebetween; and a connecting part connecting the first wearing part and the second wearing part; and a tension control means, which is made of an elastic material and is detachably connected to at least one of the first wearing part, the second wearing part, and the connecting part so as to provide an assisting force when the joint part is rotated, and which generates tension at the connected part.

The above tension adjusting means may be provided with a Velcro member on a contact surface that comes into contact with the outer surface of the band body.

It is preferable that the above band body has an attachment member that is connected to the Velcro member on the outer surface facing the tension adjusting means.

The above tension adjusting means is provided on the outer surface opposite the contact surface provided with the Velcro member so that the tension can be adjusted by adjusting the length, and when the outer surface is divided into a plurality of divided regions, an external Velcro member is provided in less than half of the divided regions, and an external attachment member is provided in more than half of the remaining regions, so that when the tension adjusting means is folded to form a short length, the external Velcro member is attached to the external attachment member to maintain the shortened length, and the Velcro member of the contact surface is attached to the attachment member of the band main body to provide increased tension in accordance with the shortened length.

It is preferable that the above band body is provided in each of the first wearing portion and the second wearing portion, forms an introduction space between each of the wearing portions, and further includes a fastening pocket portion that is detachably fastened to the tension adjusting means.

The present invention preferably further comprises a joint link having a first link part accommodated in an inlet space of a fastening pocket part on the first wearable part side, a second link part accommodated in an inlet space of a fastening pocket part on the second wearable part side, and a connecting pin attached to the connecting part and rotatably connecting a link intersection part where the first link part and the second link part intersect, so that the movement of the joint part can be reflected in rehabilitation and walking assistance.

The wearable rehabilitation assistance device having the configuration described above and easy tension control according to the present invention comprises a first wearable portion and a second wearable portion of a band main body, which are each worn on the body with a joint portion interposed therebetween, and a part or all of an elastic tension control means is detachably attached to the band main body, and provides tension to the body on the joint side of the wearer when the joint moves, while providing assistance, thereby easily adjusting the tension according to the physical condition and motor ability of the wearer to provide customized rehabilitation and walking assistance, allowing the wearer to easily wear it by himself or herself and perform rehabilitation, and having the effect of helping with early recovery after treatment.

In addition, the present invention The first link portion and the second link portion of the above joint link are respectively connected to the first wearing portion and the second wearing portion by the connecting pocket portion, and the first link portion and the second link portion rotate around the central axis of the connecting pin connecting the link intersection portions so that the wearer's joint movement is reflected during rehabilitation and walking assistance, thereby enabling effective rehabilitation and walking assistance by reflecting the degree of joint bending, and having the effect of enabling natural body movement even while worn.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a drawing for explaining a cold/hot pack member employed in one embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 3 and 4 are drawings for explaining a tension control means employed in one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining a joint link employed in one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a drawing showing a state in which a tension adjusting means and a joint link employed in one embodiment of the present invention are connected to a band main body.
FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a tension control means employed in a wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a drawing showing a state in which the length of a tension adjusting means employed in another embodiment of the present invention is adjusted.
Figure 9 is a drawing showing a state in which a tension adjusting means employed in another embodiment of the present invention is attached to a band main body in a length-adjusted state.
FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining a joint link employed in another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a cold/hot pack member employed in an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 3 and 4 are drawings for explaining a tension control means employed in an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining a joint link employed in an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a state in which the tension control means and the joint link employed in an embodiment of the present invention are connected to a band main body.

As shown in these drawings, a wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a band body (100) and a tension control means (300).

The band body (100) as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is to be worn on the body of a patient (wearer) and includes a first wearing part (110), a second wearing part (120), and a connecting part (130). The first wearing part (110) and the second wearing part (120) of the band body (100) are respectively worn on opposite sides of the body with a joint between them. Here, the first wearing part (110) is preferably worn on the waist of the wearer in a form that wraps around the waist, is formed in the form of a band, and both ends are fastened to each other by a fastening method such as a Velcro method.

The second wearing part (120) of the above band body (100) is worn on the body in the opposite direction to the first wearing part (110) with the joint part of the body in between. Here, the second wearing part (120) is preferably worn on the thigh of the wearer in a form that wraps around the thigh, is formed in the form of a band, and both ends are fastened to each other by a Velcro method or the like, like the first wearing part. In addition, the second wearing part (120) is connected to the first wearing part (110) by a connecting part (130), and may be formed as an integral part or separate part from the first wearing part (110) and the connecting part (130).

The connecting part (130) of the above band body (100) is provided between the first wearing part (110) and the second wearing part (120), and connects the first wearing part (110) and the second wearing part (120) to each other. The connecting part (130) may be formed as an integral part or separate part from the first wearing part (110) and the second wearing part (120). In this embodiment, the connecting part (130) will be described with a focus on the case where the connecting part (130) is integrally connected to the first wearing part (110) and the second wearing part (120).

In addition, the connecting part (130) of the band body (100) can be made of various materials with elasticity, such as neoprene material, together with the first wearing part (110) and the second wearing part (120), thereby providing a comfortable fit to the wearer and enhancing the rehabilitation and walking assistance effects.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3, the tension adjusting means (300) is made of an elastic resin material and is implemented in a band shape, and is detachably fastened to at least one of the first wearing part, the second wearing part, and the connecting part, and by generating tension in the fastened part, tension is provided to the joint part when the joint part rotates, thereby enabling more effective rehabilitation and walking assistance. The tension adjusting means (300) can be connected to the first wearing part (110) and the second wearing part (120) on both sides, respectively, and all of the contact surfaces that come into contact with the band body (100) can be attached to and detached from the band body (100), thereby enabling tension to be provided at various positions depending on the physical condition and athletic ability of the wearer.

For example, the tension adjusting means (300) may be attached to the first wearing part (110), the second wearing part (120), and the connecting part (130) to provide tension to one side of the wearer, and may be positioned at the back or front of the wearer so that both sides are attached to the first wearing part (110) and the second wearing part (120) to provide tension to the front or back of the wearer, thereby allowing the wearer to change the position of the tension adjusting means (300) on his/her own according to his/her physical condition and condition, rehabilitation condition, and walking ability, thereby providing tension to his/her joints and increasing the effects of rehabilitation and walking assistance.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a wearable rehabilitation assistance device having such a configuration comprises a first wearing portion (110) and a second wearing portion (120) of a band main body (100) that are each worn on the body with a joint portion interposed therebetween, and a part or all of an elastic tension adjusting means (300) is detachably attached to the band main body (100) to provide tension to the body on the joint side when the wearer moves the joint, thereby providing assistance, thereby providing customized rehabilitation and walking assistance according to the physical condition of the wearer, enabling the wearer to easily wear the device and perform rehabilitation on his/her own, and having the effect of helping with early recovery after treatment.

Meanwhile, the tension adjusting means (300) may be provided with a Velcro member (310). The band body (100) may further include an attachment member (101). The Velcro member (310) is provided on the entire or both sides of the contact surface of the tension adjusting means (300) that comes into contact with the outer surface of the band body (100), and is attached and detached to the attachment member (101) of the band body (100). The Velcro member (310) includes a plurality of hooks and is hung on the attachment member (101).

The attachment member (101) of the above band body (100) is provided on the outer surface facing the contact surface of the tension adjustment means (300), and may be provided on the entire or a portion of the outer surface, and is made in the form of a fiber that is fastened to the hooks of the Velcro member (310). When the attachment member (101) is formed on the entire outer surface, it may be provided in each region of the first wearing portion (110), the second wearing portion (120), and the connecting portion (130), and allows the tension by the tension adjustment means (300) to be maintained and the tension to be transmitted to the body on the joint side.

The band body (100) employed in this embodiment may include a pack pocket portion (150) and a fastening pocket portion (140). As shown in FIG. 2, the pack pocket portion (150) of the band body (100) is provided on the inner side of the connecting portion (130) connecting the first wearing portion (110) and the second wearing portion (120), and is formed as a pocket structure that forms an openable storage space on the inner side of the connecting portion (130) that comes into contact with the body, and a cold/hot pack member (151) is stored in the storage space.

The above pack pocket part (150) has the advantage of storing a cold/hot pack member (151) in the storage space and, when the band main body (100) is worn on the body, transmitting a cold or hot feeling to the body by the cold/hot pack member, thereby helping the initial recovery of the wearer after treatment, enabling customized cold/hot compresses according to the physical condition or treatment condition of the wearer, and enhancing the rehabilitation effect of the wearer.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the fastening pocket part (140) of the band body (100) is provided in each of the first wearing part (110) and the second wearing part (120), and an introduction space is formed between each of the first wearing part (110) and the second wearing part (120), and the outer surface is detachably fastened to the Velcro member (310) of the tension adjusting means (300). To this end, the fastening pocket part (140) may be formed by including an attachment member (101) on the outer surface.

The above fastening pocket part (140) can be made of various materials having elasticity, such as neoprene material, and allows a joint link (200) to be stored in the insertion space, and the joint link (200) is positioned and fixed to the band body (100) so as to reflect the degree of bending of the wearer's joints during rehabilitation treatment or walking. The above fastening pocket part (140) is provided in each of the first wearing part and the second wearing part to form an insertion space that is open in a direction facing each other, thereby allowing both sides of the joint link to be easily inserted into the insertion space.

The joint link (200) employed in the present embodiment is detachably installed on the band body to reflect the degree of bending of the joint and assist the rotation of the joint (joint area) during rehabilitation and walking assistance of the wearer, and is composed of a first link portion (210), a second link portion (220), and a connecting pin (230). The first link portion (210) is accommodated in the inlet space of the fastening pocket portion (140) on the first wearing portion (110) side, and may be made of a metal material or a synthetic resin material, and is rotatably connected to the second link portion (220) by the connecting pin (230).

The second link part (220) of the above joint link (200) is accommodated in the inlet space of the fastening pocket part (140) on the second wearing part (120) side, is arranged to intersect with the first link part (210), and the intersecting part is rotated by the connecting pin (230). The second link part (220) may be made of a metal material or a synthetic resin material.

The connecting pin (230) of the above joint link (200) rotatably connects the connecting portion of the first link part (210) and the second link part (220), that is, the link intersection portion (C) that intersects each other, thereby allowing the joint link to rotate along the joint movement of the wearer wearing the band body (100), and the movement of the joint part can be reflected during rehabilitation and walking assistance. The above connecting pin (230) penetrates the link intersection and is connected to each other, and allows the first link part (210) and the second link part (220) to rotate around the central axis of the connecting pin (230).

Here, the link intersection (C) can be attached to the connection (130) of the band body (100) by the link cover (250). The link cover (250) covers one side of the link intersection (C) that comes into contact with the connection (130) and is fastened to the link intersection (C) by a Velcro method. The link cover (250) is fastened to the connection (130) while being fastened to the link intersection (C), thereby detachably attaching the link intersection (C) to the connection (130) and allowing the joint link to rotate closely in accordance with the rotation of the joint.

In this way, in this embodiment, the first link part (210) and the second link part (220) of the joint link (200) are fastened to the first wearing part (110) and the second wearing part (120) by the fastening pocket part (140), respectively, and the first link part (210) and the second link part (220) are rotated around the central axis of the connecting pin (230) connecting the link intersections, thereby reflecting the wearer's joint movements during rehabilitation and walking assistance, thereby enabling effective rehabilitation and walking assistance by reflecting the degree of joint bending, and having the effect of enabling natural body movements even when worn.

The first link part (210) and the second link part (220) are preferably formed by including a fastening plate part (240) as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, respectively. The fastening plate part (240) is provided on the joint link (220) and is installed on the first link part (210) and the second link part (220), respectively. The fastening plate part (240) has a curved structure in which the structure of the body part that comes into contact with the first wearing part (110) and the second wearing part (120), that is, the curve of the waist and thigh parts, is projected, and is coupled to the end side of the first link part (210) and the second link part (220) that are inserted into each of the fastening pocket parts (140), respectively.

The above-mentioned fastening plate part (240) can be made of various materials such as aluminum or synthetic resin, and is inserted into the fastening pocket part (140) provided in the first wearing part (110) and the second wearing part (120), thereby fastening the band body (100) and the joint link (200) to each other. In addition, the above-mentioned fastening plate part (240) can be screw-connected to fastening slits (S) formed along the longitudinal direction of the first link part (210) and the second link part (220), respectively, and can be slid along the fastening slits (S) to adjust the position.

The wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control according to one embodiment of the present invention has been described above. Hereinafter, the wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a tension adjusting means employed in a wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension adjustment according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating a state in which the length of the tension adjusting means employed in another embodiment of the present invention is adjusted, FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating a state in which the tension adjusting means employed in another embodiment of the present invention is fastened to a band main body in a state in which the length is adjusted, and FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining a joint link employed in another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in these drawings, this embodiment is similar to the previously described embodiment in most of its configuration, but has differences in the structure of the tension adjusting means (300) and the first link portion (210).

That is, as shown in FIG. 7, the tension adjusting means (300) employed in this embodiment is preferably configured to further include an external Velcro member (320) and an external attachment member (330) so that the length can be adjusted and the tension can be adjusted by the length adjustment. The external Velcro member (320) is provided on an outer surface opposite to the contact surface on which the Velcro member is provided, and is detachably connected to the external attachment member (330) provided on the outer surface. When the outer surface of the tension adjusting means (300) is divided into a plurality of divided regions, the external Velcro member (320) may be provided in less than half of the divided regions.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 8 (a), the external attachment member (330) of the tension adjustment means (300) is provided on the outer surface of the tension adjustment means (300), and is provided in more than half of the divided areas so as to be detachably attached to the external Velcro member (320). In this way, as illustrated in FIG. 8 (b), the tension adjusting means (300) is provided with an external Velcro member (320) and an external attachment member (330) on an external surface formed in a direction opposite to the Velcro member (310) of the band body (100), so that when the tension adjusting means (300) is folded to adjust the length, that is, to form a short length, the external Velcro member (320) is attached to the external attachment member (330) to maintain the shortened length, and at the same time, the Velcro member (310) of the contact surface is attached to the attachment member (101) of the band body (100) to provide increased tension to the wearer's body in accordance with the shortened length.

As a result, the tension adjustment means (300) capable of adjusting the length, as shown in FIG. 9, allows the wearer to easily adjust the tension according to their physical condition to adjust customized rehabilitation and walking assistance power on their own, effectively perform rehabilitation on their own, and has the effect of helping with early recovery after treatment.

Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the tension control means (300) and the first link portion (210) may further include a positioning groove (211), a positioning pin (212), and a connecting clip (213) to regulate the rotation range. The positioning groove (211) of the first link portion (210) is provided at a link intersection (C) that intersects with the second link portion (210), and is formed in multiple numbers in a circumferential direction centered around the connecting pin (230), and allows the positioning pin (212) to be inserted. An angle may be indicated on the positioning groove (211) for each positioning groove so that the rotation angle of the second link portion (220) with respect to the first link portion (210) can be easily confirmed. For example, on the side of the positioning home (211) that allows the first link portion and the second link portion to be arranged in a straight line, '0' is indicated, and then angles from '15' to '90' can be sequentially indicated thereafter.

The above positioning pins (212) are formed as a pair and are each inserted into the positioning grooves (211), and when the second link part (220) rotates relative to the first link part (210), they come into contact with both sides of the second link part, thereby limiting the rotation range. For example, when the positioning pins (212) are each inserted into the two positioning grooves (211) on the '0' side, when the first link part (210) and the second link part (220) are placed in a straight line, they come into contact with both sides of the second link part (220), thereby suppressing the rotation of the second link part (220).

Meanwhile, when one of the positioning pins (212) is inserted into the positioning groove (211) on the '0' side and the other positioning pin is inserted into the positioning groove (211) on the '60' side, a rotation range is formed in which the second link part can rotate from 0 degrees to 60 degrees, and when the second link part (220) rotates, the positioning pin (212) comes into contact with one side and the other side of the second link part, respectively.

The above connecting strap (213) connects the pair of positioning pins (212) to each other while being connected to the first link portion (210), thereby preventing the loss of the positioning pin (212) during the process in which the positioning pin (212) is inserted into the positioning groove (211) and the rotation range of the second link portion (220) is limited.

In addition, it is preferable that the first link portion (210) of the joint link (200) further includes a cover (214) at the link intersection portion (C). The cover (214) is rotatably connected to the link intersection portion where the positioning groove (211) is formed in the first link portion (210), and selectively covers the link intersection portion when rotating. The cover (214) is formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the link intersection portion, thereby protecting the link intersection portion. The cover (214) may be made of a material such as aluminum or synthetic resin.

In this way, the first link part (210) employed in this embodiment is configured to regulate the rotation range of the second link part (220), thereby providing customized rehabilitation and walking assistance power according to the physical condition and motor ability of the wearer, and enabling effective rehabilitation and walking assistance by reflecting the degree of bending of the joint.

Above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but is defined by the scope of the claims, and it is obvious that various modifications and developments can be made within the technical field to which the present invention belongs.

100: Band body 101: Attachment member
110: First wear part 120: Second wear part
130: Connection part 140: Fastening pocket part
150: Pack pocket part 151: Cold and hot pack part
200: Joint link 210: First link section
211: Positioning home 212: Positioning pin
213: Connecting strap 214: Cover
220: Second link part 230: Connecting pin
C: Link intersection 240: Fastening plate section
S: Fastening slit 250: Link cover
300: Tension adjustment means 310: Velcro member
320: External Velcro member 330: External attachment member

Claims (5)

A band body having a first wearable part and a second wearable part, each of which is worn on opposite sides of the body with a joint part of the body in between, and a connecting part connecting the first wearable part and the second wearable part; and,
A wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control, comprising: a tension control means, which is made of an elastic material and is detachably connected to at least one of the first wearable part, the second wearable part, and the connecting part, so as to provide assistive force when the above-mentioned joint part is rotated; and which generates tension in the connected part.
In the first paragraph,
So that the tension adjustment means can be detachably attached to the above band body,
The above tension adjusting means has a Velcro member on the contact surface that comes into contact with the outer surface of the band body,
A wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension adjustment, characterized in that the band body has an attachment member that is connected to the Velcro member on the outer surface facing the tension adjustment means.
In the second paragraph,
The above tension control means,
So that the tension can be adjusted by adjusting the length,
It is provided on the outer surface opposite to the contact surface equipped with the above Velcro member, and when the outer surface is divided into a plurality of divided zones, an external Velcro member is provided in less than half of the divided zones, and an external attachment member is provided in more than half of the remaining zones, so that
A wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control, characterized in that when the tension control means is folded to form a short length, the external Velcro member is attached to the external attachment member to maintain the shortened length, and the Velcro member of the contact surface is attached to the attachment member of the band main body to provide increased tension in accordance with the shortened length.
In the first paragraph,
The above band body is,
A wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control characterized in that it is provided in each of the first and second wearing parts, each forming an introduction space between the respective wearing parts, and further including a fastening pocket part that is detachably fastened to the tension control means.
In paragraph 4,
In order to reflect the movement of the above joint area in rehabilitation and walking assistance,
A wearable rehabilitation assistance device with easy tension control characterized by further comprising: a first link part accommodated in the introduction space of the fastening pocket part on the first wearable part side, a second link part accommodated in the introduction space of the fastening pocket part on the second wearable part side, and a joint link having a connecting pin attached to the connecting part and rotatably connecting a link intersection part where the first link part and the second link part intersect.

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