Pelvic floor training device

Abstract

Pelvic floor training device for external use with an upper part (10) and a lower part (12), wherein the upper part (10) has, on the one hand, a shape (14) which is intended for a user to sit on, the upper part (10) on the other hand having a flat upper contact surface (16), wherein the lower part (12) has, on the one hand, a flat lower contact surface (18) for contact with the flat upper contact surface (16) of the upper part (10), wherein the lower part (12) has, on the other hand, a curved surface (20), and wherein the upper part (10) is reversibly connectable to the lower part (12).

Description

[0001] The application relates to a portable device for training the pelvic floor muscles.

[0002] EP 3 600 576 B1 discloses a device for training the pelvic floor muscles, which has a rigid housing on which a user can sit.

[0003] One task may be to improve a pelvic floor training device so that it can be used in more different ways.

[0004] The object is achieved by a pelvic floor training device according to claim 1. Further embodiments are specified in the subclaims.

[0005] The pelvic floor training device for external use has an upper part and a lower part, wherein the upper part on the one hand has a shape which is intended for a user to sit on, wherein the upper part on the other hand has a flat upper contact surface, wherein the lower part on the one hand has a flat lower contact surface for contact with the flat upper contact surface of the upper part, wherein the lower part on the other hand has a curved surface and wherein the upper part is reversibly connectable to the lower part.

[0006] The pelvic floor training device is designed in two parts, which advantageously offers a variety of possible applications. The upper part can be placed with the flat upper contact surface on a surface, such as a chair, and used without the lower part for pelvic floor training. Because the flat upper contact surface can also be placed on the flat lower contact surface, the upper part can also be connected to the lower part and used together. If the curved surface of the lower part is placed on a surface, such as a chair, a rocking or circular movement can be performed during pelvic floor training to enhance the training effect.

[0007] The shape of the upper part is familiar for pelvic floor training, which can be described as an elongated dome. The curved surface can be convex. In particular, the curved surface can be designed as a section of a cylinder, which allows for a rocking motion by rolling over the curved surface. Alternatively, the curved surface can be dome-shaped, which allows for a circular and / or rocking motion by rolling over the curved surface.

[0008] According to one embodiment, connecting means for reversibly connecting the upper part to the lower part can be arranged on the flat upper contact surface and on the flat lower contact surface. For example, the flat lower contact surface can have at least one pin as a connecting means, and the flat upper contact surface can have at least one pin receptacle that corresponds to the pin as a connecting means. With the pin receptacle, the upper part, which is to be used alone, can be advantageously placed on the surface without the connecting means causing interference. The pin can be permanently connected to the lower part.

[0009] According to a further embodiment, at least two pins and at least two pin receptacles corresponding to the pins can be provided as connecting means, whereby a rotation of the upper part relative to the lower part is advantageously prevented.

[0010] The invention will now be further described using an exemplary embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a pelvic floor training device according to the invention in an exploded side view; Fig. 2 the embodiment of the Fig. 1 in a perspective exploded view; Fig. 3 the design of the Fig. 1 in another perspective exploded view.

[0011] In the Fig. 1-3 show the same embodiment of a pelvic floor training device according to the invention in different views. Fig.1-3 are described together below. The pelvic floor training device for external use has an upper part 10 and a lower part 12, which are shown separately. The upper part 10 can be reversibly connected to the lower part 12. For this purpose, the upper part 10 has connecting means 22, 24 in the form of two pins 22 and two pin receptacles 24 corresponding to the pins 22 on a flat upper contact surface 16 and the lower part 12 has connecting means 22, 24 on a flat lower contact surface 18. When the upper part 10 rests with the flat upper contact surface 16 against the flat lower contact surface 18 of the lower part 12 and the pins 22 engage in the pin receptacles 24, the upper part 10 is connected to the lower part 12. Connected can mean that the upper part 10 cannot be moved relative to the lower part 12 along the flat contact surfaces 16, 18.Additionally, the pins 22 and the pin receptacles 24 can be dimensioned such that a frictional force holds the pins 22 in the pin receptacles 24. The upper part 10 and / or the lower part 12 can be made of a plastic or wood, for example.

[0012] The upper part 10 has a recess 14 on its side facing away from the flat upper contact surface 16, which is intended for a user to sit on during pelvic floor training. The lower part 12 has a convexly curved surface 20 on its side facing away from the flat lower contact surface 18, which is intended for placement on a surface to enable a rocking or circular movement of the upper part 10 with the lower part 12 during pelvic floor training. Alternatively, the upper part 10 can be used alone during pelvic floor training by placing it on a surface with the flat upper contact surface 16. List of reference symbols 10 Top 12 Lower part 14 Formation 16 Level upper contact surface 18 Level lower contact surface 20 Curved surface 22 fasteners, pins 24 fasteners, pin holder QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] EP 3 600 576 B1

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Claims

[1] Pelvic floor training device for external use with an upper part (10) and a lower part (12), wherein the upper part (10) has, on the one hand, a shape (14) which is intended for a user to sit on, the upper part (10) on the other hand having a flat upper contact surface (16), wherein the lower part (12) has, on the one hand, a flat lower contact surface (18) for contact with the flat upper contact surface (16) of the upper part (10), wherein the lower part (12) has, on the other hand, a curved surface (20), and wherein the upper part (10) is reversibly connectable to the lower part (12). [2] Pelvic floor training device according to claim 1, wherein connecting means (22, 24) for reversibly connecting the upper part (10) to the lower part (12) are arranged on the flat upper contact surface (16) and on the flat lower contact surface (18). [3] Pelvic floor training device according to claim 2, wherein the flat lower contact surface (18) has at least one pin (22) as a connecting means and wherein the flat upper contact surface (16) has at least one pin receptacle (24) matching the pin (22) as a connecting means. [4] Pelvic floor training device according to one of claims 2 or 3, wherein at least two pins (22) and at least two pin receptacles (24) corresponding to the pins (22) are provided as connecting means. [5] Pelvic floor training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the flat upper contact surface (16) is suitable both for placement on a surface and for contact with the flat lower contact surface (18). [6] Pelvic floor training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the curved surface (20) is intended to be placed on a surface in order to enable a rocking or circular movement of the upper part (10) with the lower part (12). [7] Pelvic floor training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the curved surface (20) is convex. [8] Pelvic floor training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the curved surface (20) is designed as a cylinder jacket section. [9] Pelvic floor training device according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the curved surface (20) is dome-shaped. [10] Pelvic floor training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the formation (14) has an elongated dome shape.

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