Standing auxiliary grip

Abstract

To allow a user to stand up by weak force.SOLUTION: On an intermediate part of a shaft of a stick, an auxiliary grip is provided, the auxiliary grip capable of being gripped by a human. The auxiliary grip has a resin columnar member and at least one position on the member is cut from one end to the other end of the member in the longitudinal direction of the member. Therefore, the auxiliary grip can be easily detached and moved. The inner peripheral face of the member contacts the outer surface of the shaft of the stick, the outer peripheral face of the member is gripped by a human. By gripping the auxiliary grip by a hand and applying force, even a person whose force of abdominal muscles and leg muscles is weak, can stand easily through the shaft.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a grip, and more particularly to a grip for a cane used when getting up from a chair, bed, or the like.

Background Art

[0002] Elderly people with weak leg muscles often rely on the strength of others to get up from a chair or bed.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] In cases where it is difficult to get up alone, such as for elderly people with weak leg muscles, it is difficult to get up without people around, or walls, handrails, etc.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] An auxiliary grip for assisting in getting up, which is detachable from the shaft of the cane, is configured. The auxiliary grip has a columnar member made of resin. At least one portion of the member is cut in the longitudinal direction of the member from one end to the other end. The inner peripheral surface of the member contacts the outer surface of the shaft of the cane. The outer peripheral surface of the member is gripped by a human.

Effects of the Invention

[0005] Enables getting up with weak strength. Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will be clarified by the description of the following embodiments.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0007] FIG. 1 shows the appearance of the auxiliary grip. FIG. 2 shows the inner peripheral surface of the auxiliary grip.

[0008] When an elderly person stands up, they may use a cane, but the handle of the cane is in a convenient position when walking. Therefore, when getting up from a chair or sitting down, the handle of the cane becomes too high, and it is difficult to apply force to the arm. Therefore, by attaching an auxiliary grip according to an embodiment of the present invention, specifically, the auxiliary grip shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, to the middle part (the middle part on the way) of the shaft of the cane, it becomes easier to use the strength of the arm. That is, it enables standing up with a weak force.

[0009] The auxiliary grip has a columnar (for example, cylindrical) member made of resin. At least one part of the member is cut in the longitudinal direction of the member from one end to the other end of the member (see FIG. 2). The inner peripheral surface of the member contacts the outer surface of the shaft of the cane, and the outer peripheral surface of the member is grasped by a human. The auxiliary grip is a detachable grip for standing-up assistance on the shaft of the cane.

[0010] The member has an inner peripheral side part having the inner peripheral surface of the member and an outer peripheral side part having the outer peripheral surface of the member.

[0011] As shown in FIG. 1, the outer peripheral side part, that is, the outer part of the auxiliary grip, is made of a foam, for example, a material that is soft, elastic, and easy to grasp by hand.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 2, the inner peripheral side part is a non-foam body and is composed of a member that provides a frictional force equal to or greater than a certain value with respect to the outer surface of the shaft. For example, the inner peripheral side part is curved and is composed of a non-slip material that adheres closely to the pole part of the cane or ski stock, and adheres closely to the shaft part of the cane due to friction. The inner peripheral side part may be made of, for example, rubber.

[0013] This enables a person to grasp the auxiliary grip and stand up with a weak force. For example, the inner peripheral side portion of the auxiliary grip may be composed of a hose or a tube, and an outer peripheral side portion covering the inner peripheral side portion may be configured. The outer peripheral side portion may be composed of foamed rubber or sponge.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 2, the auxiliary grip is cut longitudinally (i.e., from one end to the other end in the longitudinal direction) and can be removed from the shaft. Also, since the removal can be easily performed by opening longitudinally, the position thereof can be freely changed. Therefore, by changing the position of the grip according to the physical strength, it is possible to move to an optimal position on the shaft.

[0015] The way of grasping the grip is free. It may be grasped with one hand or both hands. Also, it can be utilized in combination with the hand holding the cane.

[0016] For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the auxiliary grip can be attached to the shaft of a walking cane, and as shown in FIG. 4, it can also be attached to the shaft of a ski stock. That is, the cane to which the auxiliary grip is detachably attached is not limited in applications such as walking, skiing, and mountain climbing.

[0017] Regarding the ski stock shown in FIG. 3, there is Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2023-101361. In this case, a protrusion is fixed to the pole. Also, even if it is to be moved, machining work is required therefor. Therefore, it is difficult to move the position of the protrusion to an optimal position on the pole of the stock.

[0018] The auxiliary grip according to the present embodiment is removable and can be set to a position on the pole according to the physical strength. This enables provision to those in need and in accordance with their physical strength. For example, it is also possible to provide only the auxiliary grip at a rental shop for beginners or seniors.

[0019] As described above, a removable auxiliary grip is attached to the middle of the shaft of the cane. The auxiliary grip is easy to set up and remove. Therefore, even when moving the setting position, it can be easily removed and reset at a different location.

[0020] The grip has a vertically long structure with a hollow inside and a vertical slit. Along the vertical slit, the hollow part can be opened by hand to attach and remove it from the pole or shaft.

[0021] The inner peripheral surface of the auxiliary grip is made of a material with strong frictional force and is curved. Therefore, when set on the pole, even if force is applied downward while holding it, the position of the grip does not move. Rubber is one of the materials, but other materials may also be used as long as they adhere well. The diameter of the inner surface of the grip is adjusted according to the thickness of the shaft.

[0022] The outer peripheral surface of the auxiliary grip is provided with unevenness and made of an elastic material to make it easy to hold when standing up by applying force while gripping it by hand. As long as it is easy to grasp, the shape of the unevenness does not matter. When used for skiing, it is made of a material that does not change even when wet with water. Sponge is one of the materials, but other materials may also be used as long as they are easy to grasp.

[0023] This is a method of using it not only when walking with a cane that the elderly always use, but also when standing up and sitting down. However, since a cane alone is unstable, by attaching an auxiliary grip for standing up to the shaft of the cane, force can be applied with both hands, and even an elderly person with weak legs and waist can easily stand up and sit down slowly.

[0024] It can be used not only for canes for the elderly, but also for poles for pole walking, hiking poles, and ski stocks.

[0025] The above embodiments are examples for explaining the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention only to these embodiments. The present invention can be implemented in various other forms.

Claims

1. having a columnar member made of resin, at least one location of the member being cut in the longitudinal direction of the member from one end to the other end of the member, the inner peripheral surface of the member contacting the outer surface of the shaft of the cane, the outer peripheral surface of the member being gripped by a human, an auxiliary grip for assisting in rising, which is detachable from the shaft of the cane.

2. the member having an inner peripheral side portion having the inner peripheral surface of the member and an outer peripheral side portion having the outer peripheral surface of the member, the inner peripheral side portion being a non-foam body and being composed of a member that exerts a frictional force equal to or greater than a certain value with respect to the outer surface of the shaft, the outer peripheral side portion being a foam body, the auxiliary grip according to Claim 1.

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