Posture adjuster

Abstract

To provide a convenient posture adjuster.SOLUTION: A posture adjuster 10 having a cushion for being inserted under the body comprises a body part 30, and a slide part 40, the one end side 40a of which is fixed to the body part and the other end side 40b of which is a free end. The slide part is movable relative to the body part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Aspects of the present invention generally relate to a body position adjuster.

Background Art

[0002] In order to prevent pressure sores, a body position adjuster that is inserted under the body is known (Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The body position adjuster can be inserted between the mattress and the patient or under the mattress to change the patient's body position. In such a case, when pulling out the body position adjuster, there is a risk that the patient's clothes and sheets may become disordered due to the friction between the body position adjuster and the patient or the sheets (linen).

[0005] Aspects of the present invention provide a user-friendly body position adjuster.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] Aspects of the present invention are body position adjusters having a cushion to be inserted under the body, comprising a main body portion and a slide portion having one end fixed to the main body portion and the other end being a free end, wherein the slide portion is movable relative to the main body portion.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] Aspects of the present invention can provide a user-friendly body position adjuster.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] The body position adjuster according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the body position adjuster according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the body position adjuster is inserted under the mattress. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the body position adjuster is pulled out from under the mattress. In addition, in FIGS. 2 and 3, the cross-section (thickness) of the slide portion and the like is shown larger than the actual for the convenience of explanation.

[0010] The body position adjuster 10 is to be inserted under the body of the patient H on the mattress 100 to prevent the occurrence of bedsores on the patient H. The body position adjuster 10 has a cushion 20. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the body position adjuster 10 is inserted, for example, between the mattress 100 and the bottom 210 (bottom part) of the bed 200. Note that the body position adjuster 10 may be inserted between the patient H and the mattress 100. That is, the body position adjuster 10 may be inserted under the patient H via the mattress 100, or may be directly inserted under the patient H.

[0011] The cushion 20 is, for example, columnar or wedge-shaped and is formed of urethane, polyester fiber, or the like. Also, the cushion 20 may be formed of an aggregate in which resins such as PP, PE, and elastomer are randomly bonded, a three-dimensional network structure, or the like. The cushion 20 has a hardness suitable for dispersing the body pressure of the patient H and a hardness suitable for the comfort of the patient H.

[0012] The main body part 30 serves as a cover that covers the cushion 20. The main body part 30 is made of, for example, polyester, cotton fiber, a laminated fabric, or the like, and is provided with an opening (not shown) for inserting the cushion 20. The main body part 30 has an upper surface 31, a lower surface 32, and a side surface 33, and is formed in a bag shape corresponding to the shape of the cushion 20.

[0013] One end side (base end side) 40a of the slide part 40 is fixed to the main body part 30, and the other end side (tip end side) 40b is a free end. That is, the slide part 40 is fixed to the cover that covers the cushion 20. Only one end side 40a of the slide part 40 is fixed to the main body part 30 (cover) by, for example, sewing.

[0014] The slide part 40 is formed of, for example, the same material as the main body part 30 (such as polyester, cotton fiber, or laminated fabric). The slide part 40 is formed in a thin cloth shape extending from the side surface 33 of the main body part 30. The slide part 40 is formed thinner than the thickness of the cushion 20 or the main body part 30 (cover). In this example, the slide part 40 is fixed to the upper end side of the side surface 33 of the main body part 30. The direction from one end side 40a to the other end side 40b of the slide part 40 is the direction of insertion and removal under the patient H.

[0015] The slide part 40 has a back surface 41 that contacts the upper surface 31 of the main body part 30 and a front surface 42 that faces the back surface 41. The front surface 42 of the slide part 40 is the surface that contacts the sheet 110 attached to the mattress 100 or the patient H's clothes.

[0016] The slide part 40 covers at least a part of the upper surface 31 of the main body part 30. In this example, the slide part 40 can cover the entire upper surface 31 of the main body part 30. That is, the slide part 40 is fixed over the entire width direction of the main body part 30. Also, the length L1 of the slide part 40 is, for example, equal to or greater than the length L2 of the main body part 30. The slide part 40 is relatively movable with respect to the upper surface 31 of the main body part 30.

[0017] The body position adjuster 10 according to the embodiment has the configuration as described above. Next, the method of using the body position adjuster 10 will be described.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 2, the body position adjuster 10 is inserted between the mattress 100 and the bottom 210 (bottom part) of the bed 200 in a state where the slide part 40 is overlapped on the upper surface 31 of the main body part 30. In this case, the body position adjuster 10 is inserted from the one end side 40a where the slide part 40 is fixed. In this case, the back surface 41 of the slide part 40 is in contact with the upper surface 31 of the main body part 30, and the front surface 42 is in contact with the sheet 110. Thereby, the body position adjuster 10 pushes up the patient H via the mattress 100. As a result, the body position conversion of the patient H can be performed, and the occurrence of bedsores in the patient H can be prevented.

[0019] The body position change of patient H can be performed by changing the insertion position of the body position adjuster 10 at predetermined time intervals. The sheet 110 attached to the mattress 100 may be pulled and disordered by the body position adjuster when the body position adjuster is pulled out. In addition, when the body position adjuster is inserted between the patient H and the mattress 100, the clothes of the patient H may be disordered, and there may be discomfort, skin damage, or pain due to friction. That is, the contact bodies such as the sheet 110 and the clothes of the patient H in contact with the body position adjuster may be disordered when the body position adjuster is removed. Therefore, the body position adjuster 10 has a slide portion 40.

[0020] As shown by the arrow in FIG. 3, the caregiver pulls out the main body portion 30 of the body position adjuster 10 from under the mattress 100. In this case, the slide portion 40 is configured not to be pulled out together with the main body portion 30 due to the frictional force between the surface 42 and the sheet 110. Since the other end side 40b of the slide portion 40 is a free end, the caregiver can pull out only the main body portion 30. In other words, the slide portion 40 of the body position adjuster 10 is relatively movable with respect to the main body portion 30. Note that the body position adjuster 10 may be provided with a handle (not shown) on the side surface where the slide portion 40 is not fixed. The caregiver can pull out only the main body portion 30 by pulling this handle.

[0021] Then, the slide portion 40 can be pulled out after pulling out the main body portion 30 from under the mattress 100. In this case, since the slide portion 40 is formed in a thin cloth shape, it can be easily pulled out by slightly raising the mattress 100. Similarly, when the body position adjuster 10 is inserted between the patient H and the mattress 100, after pulling out the main body portion 30, the patient H can be slightly raised to pull out the slide portion 40.

[0022] As a result, when the body position adjuster 10 is pulled out from under the patient H, the contact bodies such as the sheet 110 and clothes are prevented from being disturbed. Further, the body position adjuster 10 can reduce the discomfort, skin damage, and pain caused by friction to the patient H by the slide portion 40. Therefore, every time the caregiver changes the body position of the patient H, there is no need to straighten the disturbance of the sheet 110 and clothes. As a result, the body position adjuster 10 can make care efficient.

[0023] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a body position adjuster according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In the above-described first embodiment, the case where the slide portion 40 is fixed to the upper end side of the side surface 33 of the main body portion 30 has been described as an example. However, like the body position adjuster 50 according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the slide portion 55 may be fixed to the central portion in the vertical direction of the side surface 33. In such a case, it can be used without worrying about the vertical relationship of the main body portion 30.

[0024] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a body position adjuster according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In the above-described first embodiment, the case where the slide portion 40 is fixed to the side surface 33 of the main body portion 30 has been described as an example. However, like the body position adjuster 60 according to the third embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the slide portion 65 may be fixed to the upper surface 31 of the main body portion 30. As shown in FIG. 5, for example, when the slide portion 65 is fixed to the central portion in the front-rear direction (insertion direction) of the upper surface 31, it can be used without worrying about the front-rear relationship of the main body portion 30.

[0025] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a body position adjuster according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the above-described first embodiment, the case where the body position adjuster 10 has the slide portion 40 that covers only the upper surface 31 of the main body portion 30 has been described as an example. However, like the body position adjuster 70 according to the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the slide portion 75 may have a first slide portion 75a that covers at least a part of the upper surface 31 of the main body portion 30 and a second slide portion 75b that covers at least a part of the lower surface 32 of the main body portion 30.

[0026] In such a case, for example, when the body position adjuster 70 is inserted between the patient H and the mattress 100, the first slide portion 75a suppresses the occurrence of discomfort, skin disorders, or pain due to the disturbance of the patient H's clothing or friction, and the second slide portion 75b can suppress the disturbance of the sheet 110 attached to the mattress 100.

[0027] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a body position adjuster according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the first embodiment described above, the case where the body position adjuster 10 has the slide portion 40 covering the entire upper surface 31 of the main body portion 30 has been described as an example. However, like the body position adjuster 80 according to the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the slide portion 85 may cover a part of the upper surface 31 of the main body portion 30. Further, the slide portion may cover a part of the lower surface 32 of the main body portion 30. Also, the slide portion may be rounded, or may have a rectangular or triangular shape. As shown in FIG. 7, the end portion of the slide portion 85 may be formed in a curved shape.

[0028] When the slide portion 85 covers a part of the upper surface 31 of the main body portion 30, the caregiver can grip the exposed portion 86 of the main body portion 30 and pull out only the main body portion 30. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the caregiver from accidentally gripping the main body portion 30 and the slide portion 85 and pulling them out together.

[0029] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the slide portion is fixed to the cover covering the cushion 20 has been described as an example. However, the aspect of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main body portion may be a cushion, and the slide portion may be fixed to the cushion. That is, the body position adjuster may not have a cover. Also, when covering the cushion to which the slide portion is fixed with a cover, an opening through which the slide portion is inserted may be provided in the cover.

[0030] Further, for example, the location where the body position adjuster 10 is inserted and how to use it may be silk-printed on the body position adjuster 10. Thereby, even a caregiver who uses the body position adjuster 10 for the first time can easily perform the body position conversion of the patient H.

[0031] The embodiment may include the following configurations. (Configuration 1) A body position adjuster having a cushion to be inserted under the body, a main body portion, a slide portion having one end fixed to the main body portion and the other end being a free end, and comprising, wherein the slide portion is movable relative to the main body portion, and is characterized by the body position adjuster. (Configuration 2) The body position adjuster according to Configuration 1, wherein the slide portion is fixed to a side surface of the main body portion. (Configuration 3) The body position adjuster according to Configuration 1, wherein the slide portion is fixed to an upper surface of the main body portion. (Configuration 4) The slide portion, a first slide portion covering at least a part of the upper surface of the main body portion, a second slide portion covering at least a part of the lower surface of the main body portion, and having, and is characterized by the body position adjuster according to Configuration 1. (Configuration 5) The main body portion is a cover covering the cushion, The body position adjuster according to any one of Configurations 1 to 4, wherein the slide portion is fixed to the cover. (Configuration 6) The main body portion is the cushion, The body position adjuster according to any one of Configurations 1 to 4, wherein the slide portion is fixed to the cushion.

[0032] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, as well as in the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0033] 10, 50, 60, 70, 80 Posture Adjusting Device 20 Cushion 30 Main Body 31 Upper Surface 32 Lower Surface 33 Side Surface 40, 55, 65, 75, 85 Slide Part 40a One End Side 40b The Other End Side 41 Back Surface 42 Front Surface 75a First Slide Part 75b Second Slide Part 86 Exposed Part 100 Mattress 110 Sheet 200 Bed 210 Bottom H Patient

Claims

**Claim 1** A body position adjuster having a cushion to be inserted under the body, comprising: a main body portion; a slide portion having one end fixed to the main body portion and the other end being a free end; wherein the slide portion is movable relative to the main body portion. **Claim 2** The body position adjuster according to claim 1, wherein the slide portion is fixed to a side surface of the main body portion. **Claim 3** The body position adjuster according to claim 1, wherein the slide portion is fixed to an upper surface of the main body portion. **Claim 4** The slide portion includes a first slide portion covering at least a part of the upper surface of the main body portion, and a second slide portion covering at least a part of the lower surface of the main body portion. The body position adjuster according to claim 1, characterized by having the above. **Claim 5** The main body portion is a cover covering the cushion, and the slide portion is fixed to the cover. The body position adjuster according to any one of claims 1 to 4. **Claim 6** The main body portion is the cushion, and the slide portion is fixed to the cushion. The body position adjuster according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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