Neck protector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a neck protector, including main part, the main part includes neck support part and forms the hooking part of the rear side of neck support part, the hooking part is used for hooking in the upper portion of chair back to make neck support part be in the state of hanging, neck support part defines the neck portion containing space and the neck portion access of allowing human body's neck portion to enter neck portion containing space, the neck protector can provide traction for the neck of user when the user rests with the chair back, and the neck protector is better in the compliance of traction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a physiotherapy device, and more particularly to a device for protecting the cervical spine. Background Technology

[0002] It has been proven that cervical traction is beneficial for the treatment or relief of many types of cervical spondylosis. Traditional cervical traction devices typically include a traction frame, a traction rope mounted on the traction frame, and a support component connected to the lower end of the traction rope. In use, the support component is positioned below the jaw, and the traction rope applies tension to the support component, thereby applying traction to the neck.

[0003] While the aforementioned traditional traction devices can achieve traction on the cervical spine, they are inconvenient to use and their application is limited; for example, they are not suitable for use in office settings.

[0004] In view of this, the prior art provides an inflatable cervical traction device, which is similar in shape to the U-shaped neck brace in the prior art. The difference is that an air bladder is arranged inside the neck brace. By supplying pressurized gas into the air bladder, the neck brace can be expanded in the vertical direction, thereby applying a supporting force to the lower jaw and / or the lower part of the back of the head, thereby achieving traction of the cervical spine.

[0005] However, the aforementioned inflatable cervical traction device has the following drawbacks when in use:

[0006] 1. Users find it difficult to use the aforementioned traction device while leaning back in their chairs, which is a common way for office workers to rest in the office.

[0007] 2. If the airbag inside the traction device is not fully inflated, the traction device will not have a traction effect. However, if the airbag is fully inflated, the inevitable radial deformation of the airbag will cause pressure on the neck, resulting in neck discomfort. Therefore, the traction device has poor compliance. In addition, repeated inflation and / or adjustment of the airbag pressure causes inconvenience in use. Utility Model Content

[0008] In view of the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art, the embodiments of this utility model provide a neck protector.

[0009] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted in the embodiments of this utility model is as follows:

[0010] A neck brace includes a main body component, the main body component including a neck support portion and a hook portion formed on the rear side of the neck support portion; wherein:

[0011] The hook is used to hook onto the upper part of the chair back so that the neck support is in a suspended state;

[0012] The neck brace defines a neck accommodating space and a neck entrance that allows the human neck to enter the neck accommodating space.

[0013] Preferably, the neck support includes two opposing support arms, which define a neck accommodating space and a neck inlet located at the front of the neck accommodating space; wherein:

[0014] Both of the supporting arms have raised sections on the upper front side for supporting the human jaw.

[0015] Preferably, the rear ends of the two support arms are integrally connected, and the connection area of ​​the rear ends of the two support arms is configured with an arc-shaped concave portion adapted to the back of the human head.

[0016] Preferably, the hook portion extends downward from the rear side of the connection area at the rear ends of the two supporting arms.

[0017] Preferably, the neck inlet is configured to be openable and closable.

[0018] Preferably,

[0019] The main component is made of flexible material.

[0020] Alternatively, the main component may be made of an elastic material.

[0021] Alternatively, the interior of the main body component may be made of an elastic material, and the exterior of the main body component may be made of a flexible material.

[0022] Preferably, the neck protector further includes a support component;

[0023] The support component is built into the interior of the main body component. The support component has a hook support portion corresponding to the hook portion and a support arm corresponding to the two support arms respectively.

[0024] Preferably,

[0025] The support component is constructed from a rod-shaped component;

[0026] Alternatively, the supporting component may be constructed from a strip-shaped component;

[0027] Alternatively, the support component may be constructed from a rod-shaped component and a slat-shaped component.

[0028] Preferably, the support arm includes a fixed arm located at the rear and a movable arm located at the front. A hinge with adjustable position is provided between the movable arm and the fixed arm so that the movable arm can drive the front side of the support arm to pivot and maintain the pivoted angle after pivoting.

[0029] Preferably, the angle between the hook and the support arm is configured as an acute angle.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the neck protector disclosed in this utility model are:

[0031] The neck brace provided by this invention can provide traction for the user's neck when the user is resting on the back of the seat, and the neck brace has good compliance in terms of traction.

[0032] The overview of various implementations or examples of the technology described in this utility model is not a complete disclosure of the full scope or all features of the disclosed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0033] In drawings that are not necessarily drawn to scale, the same reference numerals may describe similar parts in different views. The same reference numerals with or without letter suffixes may indicate different instances of similar parts. The drawings generally illustrate various embodiments by way of example rather than limitation and, together with the description and claims, serve to explain embodiments of the utility model. Where appropriate, the same reference numerals are used in all drawings to refer to the same or similar parts. Such embodiments are illustrative and not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive embodiments of the apparatus or method.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the neck protector provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support component in the neck protector provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a top view of a neck protector provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 4 A front view of a neck protector provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0038] Figure 5 A view showing the neck protector in use according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0039] Figure Labels

[0040] 10-Main body component; 11-Neck support; 111-Neck accommodating space; 112-Neck entrance; 113-Raised part; 114-Arched concave part; 12-Hook part; 20-Support component; 21-Support arm; 211-Fixed arm; 212-Movable arm; 213-Hinge; 22-Hook support part. Detailed Implementation

[0041] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this utility model shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this utility model do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0042] To keep the following description of the embodiments of this utility model clear and concise, detailed descriptions of known functions and known components are omitted.

[0043] This utility model discloses a neck protector that is suitable for use by users when resting on the back of a chair. When users use the neck protector while resting on the back of a chair, on the one hand, the neck protector provides the same stability and protection for the neck as existing neck braces. On the other hand, importantly, the neck protector also provides traction for the neck.

[0044] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the neck support includes a main body 10, which includes a neck brace 11 and a hook 12 formed on the rear side of the neck brace 11. More specifically, the neck brace 11 has two support arms arranged opposite to each other, which are integrally connected at their rear ends. The radially inner sides of the two support arms form a neck accommodating space 111 adapted to the neck of the human body. The front ends of the two support arms are separated from each other, thereby defining a neck entrance 112 at the front ends of the two support arms.

[0045] When using this neck brace, such as Figure 5As shown, the hook 12 of the neck support is hooked onto the upper part of the seat back, thereby suspending the neck support 11. The user's neck then enters the neck receiving cavity through the neck inlet 112. The two support arms and the connecting area at their rear ends jointly support the user's head. Since users are typically in a relaxed, free-falling state when resting against the seat back, or rather, since a relaxed, free-falling state provides better rest, the neck support 11 of the neck support can support the head and provide traction to the neck by utilizing the user's free-falling state. This traction method, based on the user's falling state, is more compliant. Furthermore, the two support arms of the neck support 11 also provide excellent wrapping around the neck, thus stabilizing and protecting it.

[0046] In some preferred configurations, the upper front part of each of the two support arms is provided with a raised portion 113, which protrudes upward compared to other areas of the support arm. When the user wears the neck brace, the two raised portions 113 of the support arm are located exactly below the lower jaw on both sides of the bottom of the head to support the jaw. By supporting the jaw, the head is tilted back slightly, thereby preventing the user from being in a downward head position that is not conducive to the cervical spine when resting.

[0047] In some preferred structures, such as Figure 3 As shown, the width of the neck inlet 112 in its natural state is smaller than the radial dimension of the neck accommodating space 111. The neck inlet 112 is configured to be openable by making the main body 10 of an elastic or flexible material. Thus, when worn, the neck can enter the neck accommodating space 111 through the open neck inlet 112. After entering the neck accommodating space 111, the neck inlet 112 closes again (or returns to a smaller width state). Thus, the neck brace 11 provides better coverage for the neck.

[0048] In some preferred structures, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the upper surface of the connecting area at the rear ends of the two support arms is provided with an arc-shaped concave portion 114. Thus, when the user rests, the back of their head rests against the arc-shaped concave portion 114, allowing the user to achieve a "lying" effect, which is conducive to relaxation. In a more preferred structure, the hook portion 12 extends downward from the rear side of the connecting area at the rear ends of the two support arms, thereby making the neck brace and the hook portion 12 an integral unit. In a more preferred structure, the angle between the hook portion 12 and the support arm is configured as an acute angle, so that the support arm is tilted downward relative to the horizontal plane, which helps to adapt to the tilted position of the user when resting.

[0049] The aforementioned main component 10 may be made of only elastic material, only flexible material, or a combination of elastic and flexible materials. For example, the main component 10 may be made of a flexible material such as sponge; or, for another example, the main component 10 may be made of an elastic material such as latex; or, for yet another example, the interior of the main component 10 may be latex, and the exterior of the main component 10 may be sponge, with the sponge covering the outer surface of the latex.

[0050] If the main body component 10 is made of a flexible material, resulting in low support capacity, for example, if the main body component 10 is made of sponge, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a support component 20 is built into the main body component 10 to support the main body component 10 and provide it with sufficient support rigidity. The support component 20 includes a hook support portion 22 corresponding to the hook portion 12 and support arms 21 corresponding to the two support arms respectively. The support arms 21 are fixedly attached to the hook support portion 22. The hook support portion 22 is used to support the hook portion 12 to prevent the hook portion 12 from falling off the chair back, and the support arms 21 provide a certain rigidity to the neck support portion 11 to prevent excessive deformation of the neck support portion 11.

[0051] The support member 20 can be constructed from multiple rod-shaped components. Using rod-shaped components reduces manufacturing costs. If rod-shaped components are used, protruding structures, such as bumps or ridges, can be attached to them to limit torsion of the neck brace 11, for example, limiting torsion of the support arm. The support member 20 can also be constructed from multiple slat-shaped components, which can limit torsion of the neck brace 11. The support member 20 can also be constructed from a combination of rod-shaped and slat-shaped components. The rod-shaped and slat-shaped components can be made of metallic materials; for example, the rod-shaped components can be obtained by cutting a metal rod. The rod-shaped and slat-shaped components can also be made of non-metallic materials; for example, the rod-shaped and slat-shaped components can be injection molded from plastic materials.

[0052] In some preferred structures, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the support arm 21 includes a fixed arm 211 located at the rear and a movable arm 212 located at the front. A hinge 213 with adjustable position is provided between the movable arm 212 and the fixed arm 211, so that the movable arm 212 can drive the front side of the support arm to pivot and maintain the pivoted angle after pivoting. In this way, the angle of the front side of the support arm can be adjusted by the hinge 213, thereby adjusting the support angle for the jaw and adjusting the tilt angle of the head.

[0053] Furthermore, although exemplary embodiments have been described in this invention, its scope includes any and all embodiments based on this invention that have equivalent elements, modifications, omissions, combinations (e.g., schemes involving intersections of various embodiments), adaptations, or alterations. Elements in the claims will be interpreted broadly based on the language used in the claims and are not limited to the examples described in this specification or during the implementation of this application, which will be interpreted as non-exclusive. Therefore, this specification and examples are intended to be considered illustrative only, and the true scope and spirit are indicated by the following claims and the full scope of their equivalents.

[0054] The above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. For example, the above examples (or one or more of them) can be used in combination with each other. Other embodiments can be used by those skilled in the art when reading the above description. Furthermore, in the above detailed description, various features may be grouped together to simplify the invention. This should not be construed as an intention that a disclosed feature not claimed is necessary for any claim. Rather, the subject matter of the invention may be less than all the features of a particular disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are incorporated herein by reference as examples or embodiments, wherein each claim is an independent, separate embodiment, and these embodiments are contemplated to be combined with each other in various combinations or arrangements. The scope of the invention should be determined by reference to the appended claims and the full scope of their equivalents.

[0055] The above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to this utility model within its substance and scope of protection, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions should also be considered to fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A neck protector, characterized in that, The system includes a main body component, which includes a neck brace and a hook portion formed on the rear side of the neck brace; wherein: The hook is used to hook onto the upper part of the chair back so that the neck support is in a suspended state; The neck brace defines a neck accommodating space and a neck entrance that allows the human neck to enter the neck accommodating space.

2. The neck protector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The neck support includes two opposing support arms, which define a neck receiving space and a neck inlet located at the front of the neck receiving space; wherein: Both of the supporting arms have raised sections on the upper front side for supporting the human jaw.

3. The neck protector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rear ends of the two support arms are integrally connected, and the connection area of ​​the rear ends of the two support arms is configured with an arc-shaped concave portion adapted to the back of the human head.

4. The neck protector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The hook extends downward from the rear side of the connection area at the rear ends of the two supporting arms.

5. The neck protector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The neck inlet is configured to open and close.

6. The neck protector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main component is made of flexible material. Alternatively, the main component may be made of an elastic material. Alternatively, the interior of the main body component may be made of an elastic material, and the exterior of the main body component may be made of a flexible material.

7. The neck protector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The neck brace also includes a support component; The support component is built into the interior of the main body component. The support component has a hook support portion corresponding to the hook portion and a support arm corresponding to the two support arms respectively.

8. The neck protector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support component is constructed from a rod-shaped component; Alternatively, the supporting component may be constructed from a strip-shaped component; Alternatively, the support component may be constructed from a rod-shaped component and a slat-shaped component.

9. The neck protector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support arm includes a fixed arm located at the rear and a movable arm located at the front. A hinge with adjustable position is provided between the movable arm and the fixed arm so that the movable arm can drive the front side of the support arm to pivot and maintain the pivoted angle after pivoting.

10. The neck protector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The angle between the hook and the support arm is configured as an acute angle.

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