A coat wearing machine

Abstract

A top wearing machine, the top wearing machine comprising: a device for picking up a top from a default position; a device for positioning the back portion of the top behind the patient's back; and a device for positioning the front portion of the top in front of the patient; whereby during wearing, the patient's upper body is pulled forward to expose the back and pulled upright to expose the front; and whereby during such forward and backward movement, the top can be turned over the patient's head and the back portion of the top is fixed together with the front portion.

Description

[0001] [CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS]

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Application No. 63 / 022,594, filed on May 11, 2020, and entitled “AUTOMATED OR TELE-OPERATED MEANS FOR WEARING AN UPPER GARMENT.” The entire disclosure of the above-referenced applications is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the field of nursing care, and more particularly to a garment-donning machine for providing automatic garment-donning or remote-controlled garment-donning for patients. Background Art

[0004] In nursing, dressing a patient is a very physically demanding process and currently, if the patient is unable to dress themselves, it is the responsibility of the caregiver or the caregiver themselves.

[0005] There are existing dressing aids for patients to use on their own, but few can help people who can't dress themselves. Some researchers have tried to teach robots to help identify and try on clothing, but so far these experiments have shown significant errors and limitations even in the most strictly controlled environments.

[0006] Therefore, dressing is a very labor-intensive care task for those who need assistance. Summary of the invention

[0007] The present application embodiment provides a top wearing machine, the top wearing machine comprising:

[0008] a. A device for picking up the top from the default position,

[0009] b. means for positioning the back portion of the garment behind the patient's back, and

[0010] c. a device for positioning the front portion of the garment in front of the patient;

[0011] It also includes an auxiliary device that pulls the patient's upper body forward to expose the back and pushes the patient's upper body back to an upright position to expose the front; during the period of pulling the patient forward and pushing the patient back to an upright position, the top wearing machine can flip the top over the patient's head; and it also includes a device that fixes the front part of the top with the back part of the top.

[0012] In some embodiments, the back portion of the top and the front portion of the top may be secured together at the sides of the back portion of the top and the front portion of the top.

[0013] In some embodiments, the top has a front side or a back side, and the front side and the back side are connected together by a flap, Velcro or other device at the side of the front side or the back side.

[0014] In some embodiments, the upper garment donning machine includes means for connecting or disconnecting the placket, the Velcro fastener, or other means on either side of the patient.

[0015] In some embodiments, the device for picking up the top includes a suction device, a magnet, or a robotic arm.

[0016] In some embodiments, storage means are also included for storing tops in predetermined locations or stacks.

[0017] In some embodiments, a storage device is also included for storing soiled tops in a predetermined location or laundry basket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The present application will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a tops wearing machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a top wearing machine for holding tops according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figures 3 to 6 is a schematic diagram showing the back of a patient exposed by an auxiliary device according to an embodiment of the present application. ;

[0022] Figures 7 to 9 is a schematic diagram showing the back of a patient leaning against the inner back of a top according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram showing a front portion of a top in place in front of a patient according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 11 to Figure 12 is a schematic diagram showing a top-wearing machine that fastens the front and back of a top together;

[0025] Fig.13a and Fig.13b is a schematic diagram of a tops wearing machine with a suction device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Fig.14a and Fig.14b is a schematic diagram of a top with a machine-friendly gripping area and a Velcro fastener strip according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 15a to Figure 15e 2 is a schematic diagram showing a top wearing machine for removing tops according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The purpose of this application is to provide an automated device or remote control device for putting on a top. This will reduce or eliminate the need for personal assistance when putting on a top.

[0029] The present application relates to a top fitting machine for automatic top fitting or remote-controlled top fitting by a remote operator, the top fitting machine comprising a device for picking up a top from a default position, a device for positioning the back portion of the top behind the patient's back, and a device for positioning the front portion of the top in front of the patient.

[0030] The patient's upper body is pulled forward using an auxiliary device to expose the back and pulled upright to expose the front. During this forward and backward movement, the garment can be turned over the patient's head and the front and back parts are fixed together at the sides of the front and back parts.

[0031] Furthermore, the proposed solution is preferably intended to work with an automatic transfer bed and / or an accompanying robotic transfer aid.

[0032] Figures 1 to 12 An embodiment of the present application of an upper garment donning machine 100 is depicted. The upper garment donning machine 100 preferably works in conjunction with an automatic transfer bed 500 (disclosed in PCT / CN2019 / 119519) and / or an accompanying robot transfer assisting machine 400, but it should be noted that other assisting devices that can perform the actions required to shift the patient's upper body upward, forward, and backward may also work. The automatic transfer bed 500 and the accompanying robot transfer assisting machine 400 have the additional advantage of being able to move the patient laterally to a compatible wheelchair (not shown), which is the subject of other applications.

[0033] exist Figure 1 In the embodiment, the upper garment wearing machine 100 includes a device for holding the upper garment 200, which is preferably in a ready position. Optionally, the upper garment 200 can be arranged in a stack 230 in a set layout in a wardrobe 220. The device for holding the upper garment 200 optionally includes a suction device 102 as shown in FIG. 13 or some other gripping device (e.g., a clamp, a magnet, etc.).

[0034] exist Figure 2In the process, the upper garment wearing machine 100 holds the upper garment 200. Preferably, this is done by rotating or moving the upper garment wearing machine 100 and using suction. In order to achieve optimal performance, optionally, some parts of the upper garment 200 are purposefully designed to be used for suction or holding.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the patient 300 is arranged to sit in an upright position. The accompanying robot transfer assistant 400 preferably fixes the patient 300 by holding the raised arm of the patient 300 and pulls the patient 300 forward (such as Figure 5 ), while the backrest 502 of the bed 500 is tilted downward and backward (as shown in Figure 6 Then, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1 , the top wearing machine 100 can place the top 200 behind the patient's back. When the backrest 502 of the bed 500 returns to the upright state, the accompanying robot transfer auxiliary machine 400 can push the patient 300 back to the upright state so that the back of the patient 300 rests on the inner back of the top 200 (as shown in FIG. 1 ). Fig. 9 ). The rest of the garment 200 can then be lowered under the front of the patient 200 by the garment wearing machine 100, perhaps by flipping the garment 200 over the head so that the front portion falls in place on the front of the patient ( Fig.10 ). Preferably, the upper garment wearing machine 100 further comprises a device for fixing the front and back of the upper garment 200 on either side of the patient. More preferably, the front and back of the upper garment 200 can be fixed by Velcro or other straps or buttons.

[0036] Fig.11 and Fig.12 A scene is depicted in which the upper garment wearing machine 100 helps to secure the front and back of an upper garment together and then the upper garment is stored.

[0037] Preferably, the garment 200 comprises a front structure and a back structure connected by a placket. Optionally, the garment comprises special features for making it easier to hold.

[0038] Fig.13a and Fig.13b A side view and a front view of an embodiment of a potential upper garment donning machine 100 are depicted, the upper garment donning machine 100 having a suction device 102 for holding a portion of an upper garment 200. Preferably, the upper garment donning machine 100 has a left side and a right side and an upper part and a lower part for grabbing an upper garment at multiple points.

[0039] More preferably, Fig.14a and Fig.14bSide and front views of an embodiment of a potential top 200 are depicted, the top 200 having a machine-friendly gripping area 202 designed to be more easily gripped or felt by a machine or top wearer 100. The top 200 is preferably joined at the top but free to open at other locations. More preferably, there are Velcro strips 204 or other similar fitting mechanisms that make it easier to join the front and back along the sides and bottom.

[0040] Figure 15a to Figure 15e The process of taking off the top by the top wearing machine 100 is shown: first, the front part of the top is taken off by lifting the top and the accompanying robot transfer auxiliary machine 400 is allowed to fix the patient 300 and pull the patient 300 forward. Then, the back of the top 200 can be taken off and put into the laundry basket 600.

Claims

1. A garment wearing machine, characterized in that: The upper garment wearing machine comprises: a. A device for picking up the top from the default position, b. means for positioning the back portion of the garment behind the patient's back, and c. a device for positioning the front portion of the garment in front of the patient; It also includes an auxiliary device that pulls the patient's upper body forward to expose the back and pushes the patient's upper body back to an upright position to expose the front; during the period of pulling the patient forward and pushing the patient back to an upright position, the top wearing machine can flip the top over the patient's head; and it also includes a device that fixes the front part of the top with the back part of the top.

2. The upper garment wearing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back portion of the top and the front portion of the top may be secured together at the sides of the back portion of the top and the front portion of the top.

3. The upper garment wearing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top has a front side or a back side, and the front side and the back side are connected together by a placket, Velcro fasteners or other devices at the sides of the front side or the back side.

4. The upper garment wearing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper garment donning machine includes means for connecting or disconnecting the placket, the Velcro fastener or other means on either side of the patient.

5. The upper garment wearing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device for picking up the top includes a suction device, a magnet or a mechanical arm.

6. The upper garment wearing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also included is a storage device for storing upper garments in predetermined locations or stacks.

7. The upper garment wearing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also included is a storage device for storing soiled garments in a predetermined location or laundry basket.

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