Cervical vertebra corrector

Abstract

To provide a cervical vertebrae straightening implement that is integrally worn in the head back part and the jaw part of the neck back, and thereby the disease of the cervical vertebrae and the symptom of the neck part being in a swing state can be corrected.SOLUTION: A cervical vertebrae straightening implement is constituted of a head back part abutment mechanism to be worn in a head back part and a jaw support mechanism 2 for supporting the jaw, and is integrally connected by a left / right side band 3 in a separable manner. A semi-circular abutment plate in the head back part abutment mechanism and a semi-circular support plate overlapped in the upper surface of the lower edge are pivotally connected in the right and left ends. Also, the jaw support mechanism is constituted of a semi-circular jaw support plate 21, a U-shaped connecting member 22 continuously arranged below the jaw support plate, and a chest abutment plate 23 continuously arranged below the connecting member and coming in abutment with the sternum.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cervical vertebrae correction device that can be attached integrally to the back of the head and jaw at the back of the neck to correct symptoms of the neck being in a swinging state due to cervical vertebrae disease. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, various types of cervical vertebrae correction devices have been used. For example, a device has been disclosed that is configured to hold and abut the cervical vertebrae from the front and back with a head abutment body that abuts on the back of the head at the back of the neck located at the rear of the cervical vertebrae and a chin support that is integrally formed continuous with the head abutment body, and that is configured to finely adjust the abutment positions of the head abutment body and the chin support body in accordance with the patient's body when actually worn (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2002-336284 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, conventional cervical orthodontic devices have a large overall structure and are heavy, which puts a large burden on the body when worn, making them inconvenient to wear for long periods of time. In addition, fine adjustments of each component cannot be made accurately in the short time that the wearer desires. In addition, the structure is complex, making manufacturing complicated and expensive. Since the cervical orthodontic device has a complex mechanism and is worn around the neck, it interferes with the activity of the entire body. Moreover, since the overall movement of the body is ultimately concentrated in the neck, the cervical orthodontic device worn around the neck interferes with the activity of the entire body, making it difficult to move properly.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances and solves the above problems by comprising a back of the head contact mechanism that contacts and supports the back of the head, a chin rest mechanism for supporting the chin, and left and right side band members that separably connect these together, wherein the back of the head contact mechanism contacts the back of the head with a semicircular contact plate and a semicircular support plate, and the chin rest mechanism comprises a semicircular chin rest plate, a U-shaped connecting member connected below the chin rest plate, and a chest contact plate connected below the connecting member and configured to contact the sternum, and the back of the head contact part and the chin rest part are separably connected together by the left and right side bands, thereby solving the above problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a cervical correction device that is composed of an occipital abutment mechanism for attachment to the occipital region, a chin support mechanism for supporting the chin, and left and right side band members that connect these mechanisms in a freely separable manner. The occipital abutment mechanism comprises a semicircular abutment plate and a semicircular support plate that can be adjusted up and down and overlaps the upper surface of the lower edge of the semicircular abutment plate. Each plate is pivotally connected at the left and right ends, allowing left and right adjustment and ensuring contact and fixation to the occipital region. The chin support mechanism comprises a semicircular chin support plate, a U-shaped connecting member connected below the chin support plate, and a chest contact plate connected below the connecting member and configured to contact the sternum. The occipital abutment part and the chin support part are connected together in a freely separable manner by the left and right side bands, and the chest contact plate is connected to the underside of the connecting member so as to overlap the lower surface of the connecting member.

[0007] The back of the head abutment mechanism is also characterized in that it is configured to be freely adjusted up and down by providing multiple adjustment holes or long holes in the semicircular abutment plate and varying the fixed position of the semicircular support plate that overlaps the upper surface of the lower edge portion.

[0008] Another feature of this device is that an elastic sheet is provided on the inner surface of each of the head contact mechanism, the chin support plate for supporting the chin, and the chest contact plate so as to be interposed between the inner surface and the surface of the body.

[0009] Another feature is that the connecting member of the chin rest mechanism is formed in a substantially U-shape, and when attached, the U-shaped hollow portion is configured to expose the throat.

[0010] Another feature is that all components other than the elastic sheet and the left and right side bands are made of polyethylene material. Effect of the Invention

[0011] According to the invention of claim 1, the mask is composed of a back of the head contact mechanism for mounting on the back of the head and a chin rest mechanism for supporting the chin, and they are connected together so as to be separable, so that they can be handled separately via the left and right side bands, and can be easily assembled and handled. Furthermore, the semicircular contact plate in the back of the head contact mechanism and the semicircular support plate overlapping the upper surface of its lower edge are pivotally connected at the left and right ends, so that, despite the simple structure, the mask can be rotated at the left and right pivotal connections, and the back of the head can be reliably supported and fixed by the back of the head contact mechanism, while the position can be adjusted left and right, so that the mask can be easily attached to the back of the head to fit each person.

[0012] In addition, the chin rest mechanism is composed of a semicircular chin rest plate, a U-shaped connecting member connected below the chin rest plate, and a chest contact plate connected below the connecting member and abutting the sternum. Therefore, the semicircular chin rest plate and the chest contact plate are firmly connected together via the U-shaped connecting member, and the chest contact plate can be in close contact with the sternum and stably abutted, thereby providing the effect that the chin rest plate located above it can reliably support the chin.

[0013] According to the invention of claim 2, the rear head abutment mechanism is configured to be freely adjusted up and down by providing a plurality of adjustment holes or long holes in the semicircular abutment plate and varying the fixed position of the semicircular support plate overlapping the upper surface of the lower edge portion. Therefore, despite the simple structure, the vertical position can be adjusted at the center of the semicircular support plate while rotating at the left and right pivot connecting parts, and the position can be adjusted to match the position of the cervical vertebrae of the rear head, which has the effect of making it easier to wear the rear head to fit each individual.

[0014] According to the invention of claim 3, an elastic sheet is interposed between the inner surfaces of the back of the head contact mechanism, the chin support plate for supporting the chin, and the chest contact plate, so that the hard plate does not directly contact the skin surface but flexibly contacts the skin surface, resulting in no fatigue or wearing load even when worn for long periods of time.

[0015] According to the invention of claim 4, the connecting member of the chin rest mechanism is formed into an approximately U-shape and configured so that the U-shaped hollow portion exposes the throat when the device is attached. This allows the throat to be sufficiently exposed to the outside air without being covered by the chin rest mechanism when the chin rest mechanism is attached, thereby preventing situations such as heavy sweating when the spinal correction device is attached and impairment of functions around the throat.

[0016] According to the invention of claim 5, the components other than the elastic sheet and the left and right side bands are made of polyethylene material, which has a certain degree of hardness while being somewhat flexible, making it easy to attach the back of the head contact mechanism, chin support mechanism, semicircular support plate, semicircular adjustment plate, etc., and allows for secure attachment for accurate correction. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the cervical orthodontic device of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the cervical orthodontic device of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a side view showing the cervical orthodontic device of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic side view showing a separated state of the occipital region contact mechanism and the chin rest mechanism of the cervical vertebrae orthodontic device of the present invention. FIG. [Diagram 5] 10 is a schematic diagram showing the up and down adjustment of the occipital region contact mechanism of the cervical vertebrae correcting device of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a schematic diagram showing the adjustment of clamping pressure by left and right band members in the cervical vertebrae orthodontic device of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a schematic enlarged side view showing a connecting member in the cervical orthodontic device of the present invention. [Figure 8]FIG. 11 is a rear view showing another embodiment of the cervical orthodontic device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] The gist of this invention is that it comprises an rear head contact mechanism for attachment to the rear of the head, a chin rest mechanism for supporting the chin, and left and right side band members which freely connect these when they are separated, the rear head contact mechanism comprising a semicircular contact plate and a semicircular support plate overlapping the upper surface of its lower edge, each plate being pivotally connected at the left and right ends, the chin rest mechanism comprising a semicircular chin rest plate, a U-shaped connecting member connected below the chin rest plate, and a chest contact plate connected below the connecting member and configured to come into contact with the sternum, the rear head contact part and the chin rest part being connected together separably by the left and right side bands, and the chest contact plate being connected to overlap the underside of the connecting member.

[0019] The back of the head abutment mechanism is also characterized in that it is configured to be freely adjusted up and down by providing multiple adjustment holes or long holes in the semicircular abutment plate and varying the fixed position of the semicircular support plate that overlaps the upper surface of the lower edge portion.

[0020] Another feature of this device is that an elastic sheet is provided on the inner surface of each of the head contact mechanism, the chin support plate for supporting the chin, and the chest contact plate so as to be interposed between the inner surface and the surface of the body.

[0021] Another feature is that the connecting member of the chin rest mechanism is formed in a substantially U-shape, and when attached, the U-shaped hollow portion is configured to expose the throat.

[0022] Another feature is that all components other than the elastic sheet and the left and right side bands are made of polyethylene material.

[0023] [Overall structure and components of the cervical orthodontic device] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the cervical orthodontic device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a front view of the cervical vertebrae orthodontic device of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a rear view of the cervical vertebrae orthodontic device of the present invention, and Fig. 3 is a side view of the cervical vertebrae orthodontic device of the present invention.

[0024] As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the cervical orthodontic device M of the present invention is basically composed of a back of the head contact mechanism 1 for attachment to the back of the head, a chin support mechanism 2 for supporting the chin, and left and right band members 3 for freely connecting these when separated.

[0025] Therefore, in order to wear the cervical vertebral orthodontic device M of the present invention, the occipital abutment mechanism 1 is brought into contact with the occipital region, while the chin is placed on the chin rest mechanism 2 located in front of the face, and the two are connected together with the left and right side band members 3 to complete the wearing of the device.

[0026] Each of the components of the present invention will be described below in order. Fig. 4 is a schematic side view showing the separated state of the occipital abutment mechanism and the chin rest mechanism of the cervical vertebrae corrector of the present invention. Fig. 5 is a schematic view showing the up-down adjustment of the occipital abutment mechanism of the cervical vertebrae corrector of the present invention. Fig. 6 is a schematic view showing the clamping pressure adjustment by the left and right band members of the cervical vertebrae corrector of the present invention. Fig. 7 is a schematic enlarged side view showing the connecting member of the cervical vertebrae corrector of the present invention.

[0027] (1) Occipital head contact mechanism The back of the head contact mechanism 1 comprises a semicircular contact plate 11 and a semicircular support plate 12 which overlaps the upper surface of the lower edge of the semicircular contact plate 11 and can be adjusted vertically.

[0028] The plates are pivotally connected at the left and right ends, and are connected at their center portions so that they can be freely adjusted up and down. The mechanism for connecting the plates so as to be freely adjustable up and down is as shown in FIG. 4, in which a number of adjustment holes 13 are drilled vertically in the semicircular abutment plate 11, and engagement pins 14 protruding from the semicircular support plate 12 are inserted into the adjustment holes 13 to fix the two plates in close contact.

[0029] In another embodiment, instead of the vertical adjustment holes 13, a vertical slot can be provided.

[0030] In the drawing, reference numeral 15 denotes a screw for pressing and fixing both plates together after the upper and lower adjustments. The semicircular abutment plate 11 and the semicircular support plate 12 which overlaps the upper surface of its lower edge and can be freely adjusted up and down form large wavy notches at their upper edges when connected, and these notches are configured to maintain a constant pressing force while retaining the strength, flexibility and elasticity of the plate-like form. An elastic sheet 4 is stretched on the back surfaces of the semicircular contact plate 11 and the semicircular support plate 12 .

[0031] (2) Chin rest mechanism The chin rest mechanism 2 comprises a semicircular chin rest plate 21, a U-shaped connecting member 22 connected to the lower part of the chin rest plate 21, and a chest contact plate 23 connected to the lower part of the connecting member 22 and configured to abut against the sternum.

[0032] The semicircular arc chin rest plate 21 is configured in a roughly L-shape so as to be able to support the chin, and an elastic sheet 4 is stretched on the back surface of the chin rest plate 21, and a U-shaped connecting member 22 is connected to the chin rest plate.

[0033] That is, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the left and right ends of the connecting member 22 consist of bifurcated left and right arm bodies 221 and an arc-shaped lateral connector 222 formed integrally with the lower parts of the bifurcated left and right arm bodies 221 and the lateral connector 222 form an approximately U-shaped connecting member 22.

[0034] The left and right arm bodies 221 are bifurcated at their tips, one of which is connected to the left and right ends of the chin rest plate 21 so that its position can be freely adjusted, and the other of which is pivotally supported on the chin rest plate 21.

[0035] As shown in Figures 3 and 6, one of the bifurcated position adjustment mechanisms 223 has multiple adjustment holes 223a in the bifurcated branch, and the adjustment position is fixed by inserting and fixing the engagement pins 211 protruding from the left and right ends of the semicircular arc-shaped chin rest plate 21 into the adjustment holes 223a.

[0036] In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, a chest contact plate 23 configured to contact the sternum is connected to the horizontal connector 222, and a horizontal long hole 222a is formed in the center of the horizontal connector 222 to promote the flexibility of the horizontal connector 222.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 1, a chest contact plate 23 is overlappingly connected to the back side of the horizontal connector 222. The chest contact plate 23 is formed as a semicircular arc plate with a constant vertical width and a corrugated lower edge with multiple notched grooves. The chest contact plate 23 overlappingly connected to the horizontal connector 222 is fixed at both outer ends of the horizontal elongated hole 222a of the horizontal connector 222.

[0038] The upper edge of the chest contact plate 23 is overlapped and joined to the back side of the horizontal connecting body 222, and furthermore, vertical long holes 222b are drilled into the left and right ends of the horizontal connecting body 222, and a fixing pin protruding from the upper edge of the joined chest contact plate 23 can be inserted into the long hole, and the chest contact plate 23 can be connected to the horizontal connecting body 222 by adjusting its vertical position to a certain extent by fixing the pin.

[0039] In addition, an elastic sheet 4 is stretched on the back side of the chest contact plate 23 as a buffer plate that is wider than the outer shape of the chest contact plate 23, and is configured to abut tightly against the sternum so that the chin rest mechanism 2 can be stably attached.

[0040] (3) Left and right band members The rear head contact mechanism 1 and the chin rest mechanism 2 are integrally connected by left and right band members 3 attached to the left and right ends of the rear head contact mechanism 1. By releasing the connection of the band members 3 when not being worn, the rear head contact mechanism 1 and the chin rest mechanism 2 can be separated as separate entities, as shown in Figure 4.

[0041] The base ends 31 of the left and right band members 3 are fixed to the side parts of the rear head contact mechanism 1, and Velcro (registered trademark) 32 is attached to the tip parts so that the tip parts can be removably connected to the side parts of the chin rest mechanism 2, particularly the chin rest plate 21.

[0042] (4) Adjustment mechanism for cervical orthotics A particularly distinctive feature of this cervical correction device M is the adjustment mechanism provided at a specific portion of the occipital contact mechanism 1 and the chin support mechanism 2, which are installed in the following locations and configured to provide optimal dimensions and flexibility for cervical correction.

[0043] 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the rear head contact mechanism 1 is configured so that the joining position between the semicircular contact plate 11 and the semicircular support plate 12 can be finely adjusted up and down.

[0044] Specifically, at the central joint between the support plate 11 and the adjustment plate 12, a plurality of adjustment holes 13 and vertically elongated holes are formed in the center of the support plate 11, and an engagement pin 14 is protruded from the center of the adjustment plate. The engagement pin 14 is inserted into the hole in the support plate 11 and fixed with a threaded screw 15.

[0045] The fine adjustment function of the rear head contact mechanism 1 allows it to form a vertical width that matches the vertical length of the rear head, so that it can reliably contact the rear head all over and regulate the swinging of the neck.

[0046] That is, the vertical length from the neck to the back of the head, which varies from person to person, can be adjusted by the fine adjustment function of the back of the head abutment mechanism 1, and the cervical vertebrae can be fixed in the correct posture.

[0047] It also has the function of adjusting the angle at which the cervical vertebrae are fixed, as shown in Figure 4.

[0048] 2. As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the rear head contact mechanism 1 and the chin rest mechanism 2 are connected by left and right band members 3 attached to the left and right ends of the rear head contact mechanism 1, and by changing the attachment position of the Velcro 32 at the tip of the band members 3, the clamping pressure of the cervical vertebrae between the rear head contact mechanism 1 and the chin rest mechanism 2 can be adjusted to prevent unnecessary load from being placed on the chin.

[0049] That is, as shown in FIG. 5, it is possible to adjust the pressure to fit the neck size, which varies according to the individual's physique, and provide optimal cervical clamping pressure.

[0050] 3. As shown in Figures 3 and 6, the connecting member 22 of the chin rest mechanism 2 consists of a bifurcated left and right arm body 221 and an arc-shaped horizontal connecting body 222 formed integrally with the lower part of the bifurcated left and right arm body 221, one of which is connected to the left and right ends of the semicircular arc-shaped chin rest plate 21 in the chin rest mechanism 2 so as to be freely position-adjustable, and the other of which is pivotally supported on the semicircular arc-shaped chin rest plate 21 in the chin rest mechanism 2.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 5, one of the bifurcated position adjustment mechanisms 223 has a plurality of adjustment holes 223a in the bifurcated branch, and the engagement pins 211 protruding from the left and right ends of the semicircular arc-shaped chin rest plate 21 are inserted and fixed into the adjustment holes 223a to adjust and fix the position.

[0052] By such position adjustment, the connecting member 22 suspended from the chin support plate 21 rotates from the other pivot part 24 of the two branches, so that the chest contact plate 23 suspended from the connecting member 22 is securely fitted in close contact with the sternum.

[0053] That is, one of the two prongs at the tip of the connecting member 22 of the chin rest mechanism 2 is pivotally supported on the left and right ends of the chin rest plate 21, and the other prong is connected so as to be freely position-adjustable to adjust the contact pressure of the chest contact plate 23 below.

[0054] 4. As shown in FIG. 1, the upper edge of the chest contact plate 23 is overlapped and joined to the back side of the horizontal connecting body 222 of the connecting member 22, and further, vertical long holes 222b are drilled in the left and right ends of the horizontal connecting body 222, and a fixing pin 231 protruding from the upper edge of the joined chest contact plate 23 is inserted into the long hole 222b, so that the chest contact plate 23 can be connected by adjusting it to a certain vertical position by pin fixing.

[0055] [Other Examples] FIG. 8 is a rear view showing another embodiment of the cervical vertebrae correcting device M of the present invention.

[0056] As another embodiment of the cervical vertebrae correcting device M of the present invention, the shape of the occipital region contact mechanism 1 may be modified.

[0057] More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the center of the wave-shaped portion forming the upper edge of the semicircular contact plate 11' is U-shaped so as to come into contact with the curved surface of the back of the head.

[0058] The semicircular support plate 12' has a fixing portion 16 extending in an approximately Y-shape from its upper edge, and the semicircular contact plate 11' has a single engagement hole 17 rather than an adjustment hole 13 as described above, thereby enabling the rear of the occipital contact mechanism 1 to be fixed at three points.

[0059] This embodiment increases the strength of the plate-like configuration while maintaining a constant pressing force, making it possible to more firmly fix the cervical vertebrae of severely ill patients in the correct position.

[0060] Furthermore, the various effects described above are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0061] M Cervical vertebra correction device 1 Occipital head contact mechanism 11 Semicircular abutment plate 12 Semicircular support plate 13 Adjustment hole 14 Engagement pin 15 Threaded screw 2 Chin rest mechanism 21 Chin rest plate 22 Connecting members 23 Chest contact plate 3 Left and right band parts 4 Elastic sheet

Claims

1. A rear head contact mechanism for attaching the mask to the rear of the head; a chin rest mechanism for supporting a chin; These are configured with left and right side band members that freely connect them when separated, The rear head contact mechanism comprises a flexible curved contact plate and a flexible curved support plate overlapping the upper surface of the lower end edge of the flexible curved support plate, and each plate is pivotally connected at the left and right ends so as to be vertically rotatable; The chin rest mechanism includes a curved chin rest plate, A U-shaped connecting member provided below the chin rest plate; a chest contact plate configured to be connected to the lower side of the connecting member and to contact the sternum; And so, The back head contact mechanism is configured to be freely adjusted up and down by providing a plurality of adjustment holes or elongated holes in the curved contact plate and varying the fixing position of the curved support plate overlapping the upper surface of the lower end edge portion, The connecting member and the chest contact plate are connected by a connecting mechanism having a position adjustment mechanism that allows the chest contact plate to be moved in the vertical direction. A cervical orthodontic device characterized by:

2. The upper edge of the curved abutment plate and the lower edge of the curved support plate are provided with wavy notches. Characterized by: The cervical orthodontic device according to claim 1.

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