Wound shoulder correction tool and wound shoulder correction method

Abstract

To provide a wound shoulder correction tool and a wound shoulder correction method capable of correcting wound shoulders and being used for a long time without a sense of incongruity.SOLUTION: A wound shoulder correction tool 1 for correcting wound shoulders includes: a contact portion 2 having a curved surface 21 and a flat surface 22; and a pair of right and left shoulder belts 3 connected to both right and left sides of the contact portion 2 and hung on shoulders of a user. The shoulder belts 3 include a flexible tubular portion 31 made of cloth and a string portion 32 inserted into the tubular portion 31 and having elasticity, the length of the shoulder belts 3 is adjusted by adjusting the length of the string portion 32, and the curved surface 21 is configured to press a spine between scapulae of the user in a state where the user passes the shoulder belts 3 through both shoulders and lies on his / her back.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a rounded shoulder corrector and a rounded shoulder correcting method. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, posture correcting devices that are worn on the upper body for the purpose of correcting hunched or slouched postures have been known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] The posture corrector described in Patent Document 1 includes a back support that contacts the wearer's back, and left and right shoulder belts that are attached to the back support and wrap around the wearer's shoulders, chest, and underarms on each side of the back support. This posture corrector can apply a downward pulling force to the lower part of the back support. The downward pulling force on the back support is applied by the shoulder belts to pull both shoulder blades backward relative to the wearer's torso. This is said to be able to correct hunched back and stooped posture. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-53065 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Here, "hunchback" refers to a state in which the entire back is rounded, and "rounded shoulders" refers to a state in which the shoulders slide forward and are rounded. The posture corrector in Patent Document 1 only corrects hunchback by pulling and fixing the shoulders downward with the shoulder belt, but cannot correct rounded shoulders. In addition, wearing the posture corrector in Patent Document 1 for a long period of time causes pain in the contact area due to the tightness of the shoulder belt.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a rounded shoulder corrector and a rounded shoulder correcting method that can correct rounded shoulders and can be used for long periods of time without feeling uncomfortable. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The characteristic configuration of the rounded shoulder corrector according to the present invention to solve the above problem is as follows: A rounded shoulder corrector for correcting rounded shoulders, a contact portion having a curved surface and a flat surface; a pair of left and right shoulder belts connected to both left and right sides of the contact portion and worn on the shoulders of a user; Equipped with The shoulder belt includes a flexible tubular portion made of cloth and an elastic string portion inserted into the tubular portion, and is configured such that the length of the shoulder belt can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the string portion, When a user puts the shoulder belts on both shoulders and lies on his / her back, the curved surface is configured to compress the spine between the user's shoulder blades.

[0008] This rounded shoulder corrector, with its contact portion having a curved surface and a flat surface, and a pair of shoulder belts connected to both sides of the contact portion and worn on the user's shoulders, work together to correct rounded shoulders, resulting in a rounded shoulder corrector that can be worn comfortably for long periods of time. The straps also allow for easy size adjustment. Contracting the straps creates numerous wrinkles in the flexible tubular portion, preventing the straps from directly contacting the user's shoulders when worn. The wrinkles in the tubular portion act as cushions, preventing pain at the contact points with the shoulder belts and allowing for comfortable use for long periods of time. Furthermore, when the user lies on their back, the curved surface fits snugly along the groove in the center of the back, opening the chest and restoring protruding shoulders to their correct position. At this time, the entire curved surface pushes up against the user's spine, drawing the user's shoulder blades toward the spine along the shape of the curved surface, thereby correcting rounded shoulders.

[0009] In the rounded shoulder corrector according to the present invention, When worn by a user, it is preferable that the apex of the curved surface that is farthest from the flat surface is located above the abutment portion, and the curved surface approaches the flat surface as it moves downward.

[0010] According to the rounded shoulder corrector of this configuration, the curved surface can be fitted closely along the curve of the spine, and the user can use it without feeling any discomfort.

[0011] In the rounded shoulder corrector according to the present invention, The string portion is preferably configured to be hidden within the tubular portion.

[0012] With this rounded shoulder corrector, the strings are not visible from the outside, improving the design. Also, because the strings do not come into direct contact with the user, the fabric of the tubular part acts as a cushion, improving the wearing comfort.

[0013] In the rounded shoulder corrector according to the present invention, It is preferable to provide a reinforcing plate that is superimposed on the flat surface.

[0014] With this rounded shoulder corrector, when the user lies on their back on a soft surface such as a futon, the contact part does not get buried in the futon, and the reinforcing plate allows the curved surface to be pressed evenly against the user's spine.

[0015] Next, the characteristic configuration of the rounded shoulder correction method according to the present invention to solve the above problem is as follows: The present invention aims to use any of the above-mentioned rounded shoulder correctors while sleeping.

[0016] According to the rounded shoulder correction method of this configuration, the rounded shoulder corrector of the present invention is used while sleeping, so the shoulders can be kept in the correct position (rounded shoulders corrected) for a long time. In addition, since muscles relax during sleep, rounded shoulders can be corrected more effectively. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a rounded shoulder corrector according to one embodiment of the present invention is used. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of the contact portion when the user wears the rounded shoulder corrector of this embodiment and lies on their back. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 shows the rounded shoulder corrector of this embodiment, (a) being a front view and (b) being a back view. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a main part of the rounded shoulder corrector of this embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the rounded shoulder correction method of the present invention using a rounded shoulder corrector, where (a) shows the state before wearing the rounded shoulder corrector and (b) shows the state after wearing the rounded shoulder corrector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments described below or the configurations shown in the drawings. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the front, back, left, right, up and down directions are defined based on the front, back, left, right, up and down directions of the user when wearing the rounded shoulder corrector.

[0019] [Rounded shoulder corrector] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the use of a rounded shoulder corrector 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The rounded shoulder corrector 1 is used to correct rounded shoulders. As shown in FIG. 1, the rounded shoulder corrector 1 comprises a contact portion 2 and a shoulder belt 3. Furthermore, the rounded shoulder corrector 1 optionally comprises a reinforcing plate 4. As shown in FIG. 1, when a user, indicated by the symbol "M" in the drawing, wears the rounded shoulder corrector 1, the contact portion 2 and shoulder belt 3 work together to correct rounded shoulders. Below, each component of the rounded shoulder corrector 1 will be explained in detail.

[0020] <Contact part> FIG. 2 is a side view of the contact part 2 when the user is wearing the rounded shoulder corrector 1 of this embodiment and lying on their back. As shown in FIG. 2, the contact part 2 has a curved surface 21 and a flat surface 22. In this embodiment, the contact part 2 is formed into a three-dimensional shape by filling a cushioning material inside an oval outer cover. The contact part 2 can be appropriately set to a preferred size (for example, major axis 13 cm, minor axis 8 cm, thickness 3 cm) depending on the user's physique.

[0021] The exterior cover is made of fabric materials such as woven fabric, nonwoven fabric, knitted fabric, synthetic resin sheet, synthetic leather (artificial leather), etc. The exterior cover is preferably made of the same material as the tubular portion 31 described below. Examples of the cushioning material include, but are not limited to, flexible and elastic materials such as cotton, beads, feathers, down, and urethane foam.

[0022] When the user places shoulder belt 3 over both shoulders and lies on their back, curved surface 21 is configured to compress the spine between the user's shoulder blades. Curved surface 21 fits snugly along the groove in the center of the back, opening the chest and returning protruding shoulders to their correct position. At this time, the entire curved surface 21 pushes up the user's spine, and the user's shoulder blades are drawn toward the spine along the shape of curved surface 21, correcting rounded shoulders.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 2, the thoracic vertebrae curve gently toward the back, and when lying on one's back, the thoracic vertebrae near the cervical and lumbar sides are away from the floor, while the thoracic vertebrae between the cervical and lumbar sides are close to the floor. In this embodiment, the contact portion 2 is formed in an elliptical spindle shape (a shape obtained by cutting an egg shape perpendicular to the short direction) as shown in FIG. 2. When the user wears the rounded shoulder corrector 1, the contact portion 2 is configured so that the apex 21a of the curved surface 21, which is farthest from the flat surface 22, is located on the upper side of the contact portion 2 (toward the user's head), and the curved surface 21 approaches the flat surface 22 as it moves downward (toward the user's legs). In this case, the curved surface 21 compresses the areas of the spine near the second to seventh thoracic vertebrae, and the apex 21a is located near the third thoracic vertebra (the thoracic vertebra on the cervical side). In this way, when the user lies on their back, the top 21a is located at the part of the thoracic vertebrae that is away from the floor, and as the thoracic vertebrae approach the floor, the curved surface 21 also approaches the flat surface 22, so that the curved surface 21 can be fitted closely along the curve of the spine, allowing the user to use it without any discomfort.

[0024] <Shoulder belt> FIG. 3 shows the rounded shoulder corrector 1 of this embodiment, with (a) being a front view and (b) being a back view. As shown in FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b), the shoulder belts 3 are connected to both the left and right sides of the contact portion 2 and are placed on the user's shoulders. The shoulder belts 3 are formed in a pair, one on the left and one on the right. As shown in FIG. 3(b), the shoulder belts 3 include a tubular portion 31 and a string portion 32.

[0025] The tubular portion 31 is made of a flexible fabric. Although the fabric is not particularly limited, woven fabric, nonwoven fabric, knitted fabric, etc. are preferred, and raised fabric such as velour is more preferred. Raised fabric such as velour is soft to the touch, so when the user puts the shoulder belt 3 on both shoulders, the user does not feel any tightness, improving the wearing comfort. In this embodiment, the tubular portion 31 is formed into a cylindrical shape by sewing together both longitudinal ends of a rectangular piece of fabric.

[0026] The string portion 32 is inserted into the tubular portion 31. The string portion 32 is made of an elastic material. Examples of materials that can be used to make the string portion 32 include rubber and woven rubber. The width of the string portion 32 is preferably 1 cm or more. If the width of the string portion 32 is less than 1 cm, the string portion 32 may dig into the user's shoulder when the user puts the shoulder belt 3 on their shoulder, which may result in an uncomfortable fit.

[0027] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a key portion of the rounded shoulder corrector 1 of this embodiment. The length of the shoulder belt 3 is adjusted by adjusting the length of the string 32. In this embodiment, the string 32 is made of a stretchable hook-and-loop fastener. As shown in FIG. 4, an adjuster 34 is attached to one end of the string 32. The length of the string 32 is adjusted by inserting the other end of the string 32 into the adjuster 34 and folding it back to align the hook and loop surfaces of the hook-and-loop fastener. This allows for easy adjustment of the length of the string 32. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b), when the string 32 is contracted, numerous wrinkles form in the flexible tubular portion 31, preventing the string 32 from directly contacting the user's shoulder when worn. Furthermore, the wrinkles in the tubular portion 31 act as a cushion, preventing pain at the contact point with the shoulder belt 3 and allowing for comfortable use for extended periods of time. The method for adjusting the length of the string 32 is not particularly limited; fasteners such as magnets and buckles may also be used.

[0028] In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 3(b) and Fig. 4, the tubular portion 31 has a slit 33. As shown in Fig. 4, the length of the shoulder belt 3 can be adjusted by pulling the string portion 32 out of the slit 33 and adjusting the length of the string portion 32. Furthermore, by pulling the string portion 32 out of the slit 33 and adjusting the length of the string portion 32, the shoulder belt 3 can be pulled to the left or right, whereby the string portion 32 is hidden inside the tubular portion 31. Since the string portion 32 is not visible from the outside, the design can be improved. Furthermore, a hook-and-loop fastener or the like may be provided at the opening of the slit 33 to prevent the slit 33 from opening.

[0029] As shown in Fig. 4, the string portion 32 has a sewn portion 35, and when the outer cover of the contact portion 2 and the tubular portion of the shoulder belt 3 are overlapped and sewn together, a portion of the string portion 32 is also overlapped and sewn together and fixed. Because the string portion 32 is fixed to the tubular portion 31 and the contact portion 2 by the sewn portion 35, when the length of the string portion 32 is adjusted, the string portion 32 does not move within the tubular portion 31, and the left and right lengths of the shoulder belt 3 can be made equal.

[0030] <Reinforcing plate> As shown in FIG. 3(b), the reinforcing plate 4 is overlapped on the flat surface 22. In this embodiment, the reinforcing plate 4 is configured to be detachable. Specifically, when the outer cover of the contact portion 2 and the tubular portion 31 of the shoulder belt 3 are overlapped and sewn together, a storage pocket 41 for the reinforcing plate 4 is formed between the flat surface 22 of the contact portion 2 and the tubular portion 31, and the reinforcing plate 4 is configured to be stored in the storage pocket 41 during use. By providing the reinforcing plate 4 that overlaps the flat surface 22, when the user lies on their back on a soft surface such as a futon, the contact portion 2 does not get buried in the futon, and the reinforcing plate 4 acts to evenly press the curved surface 21 against the user's spine.

[0031] The reinforcing plate 4 is not particularly limited as long as it is made of a rigid material that can keep the flat surface 22 of the contact portion 2 flat when the user lies on their back, and examples include resin plates, cardboard sheets, plastic cardboard, metal plates, and polystyrene foam. Among these, it is preferable to use resin plates that do not interfere with the user's wearing comfort. The size of the reinforcing plate 4 is configured to overlap the flat surface 22. The thickness of the reinforcing plate 4 is not particularly limited, and may be set appropriately according to the strength of the material of the reinforcing plate 4.

[0032] [How to correct rounded shoulders] A method for correcting rounded shoulders using the rounded shoulder corrector 1 configured as described above while sleeping will be described.

[0033] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the rounded shoulder correction method of the present invention using the rounded shoulder correction device 1. (a) shows the state before wearing the rounded shoulder correction device 1, and (b) shows the state after wearing the rounded shoulder correction device 1. As shown in FIG. 5(a), people with rounded shoulders tend to have loose shoulders when sleeping on their backs. As shown in FIG. 5(b), when wearing the rounded shoulder correction device 1, the contact portion 2 compresses the spine, opening the chest and returning protruding shoulders to their correct position. By using the rounded shoulder correction device 1 while sleeping, the correct shoulder position (corrected rounded shoulders) can be maintained for an extended period of time. Furthermore, since muscles relax during sleep, rounded shoulders can be corrected more effectively.

[0034] The above describes the rounded shoulder corrector of the present invention based on one embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to the configuration described in the above embodiment, and the configuration can be changed as appropriate within the scope of the invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0035] The rounded shoulder corrector and rounded shoulder corrector method of the present invention are intended to be used mainly at home while sleeping, but can also be used in offices, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 1. Rounded shoulder correction device 2 Contact part 3 Shoulder straps 4 Reinforcement plate 21 Curved Surface 21a Top 22 Flat surface 31 Cylinder part 32 String section

Claims

1. A rounded shoulder corrector for correcting rounded shoulders, a contact portion having a curved surface and a flat surface; a pair of left and right shoulder belts connected to both left and right sides of the contact portion and worn on the shoulders of a user; Equipped with The shoulder belt includes a flexible tubular portion made of cloth and an elastic string portion inserted into the tubular portion, and is configured such that the length of the shoulder belt can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the string portion, The shoulder correction device is configured such that, when a user places the shoulder belts on both shoulders and lies on his / her back, the curved surface compresses the spine between the user's shoulder blades.

2. 2. The rounded shoulder corrector according to claim 1, wherein, when worn by a user, the apex of the curved surface that is farthest from the flat surface is located above the contact portion, and the curved surface approaches the flat surface as it moves downward.

3. The rounded shoulder correction device according to claim 1, wherein the string portion is configured to be hidden inside the tubular portion.

4. The rounded shoulder correction device according to claim 1, further comprising a reinforcing plate that is superimposed on the flat surface.

5. A method for correcting rounded shoulders, comprising using the rounded shoulder corrector according to any one of claims 1 to 4 while sleeping.

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