Shoulder support device

Abstract

To solve a problem that some conventional shoulder support devices cannot be easily attached and some conventional shoulder support devices brings a user in a state where a hand of the user is fixed, which makes work using the hand significantly hard.SOLUTION: A shoulder support device includes: a right shoulder support part formed of a pipe of an elbow type; a left shoulder support part symmetric with the right shoulder support part; a bridge part connecting the right shoulder support part and the left shoulder support part; a right post part extending perpendicularly from the right shoulder support part; and a left post part extending perpendicularly extending from the left shoulder support part. Using the shoulder support device enables disassembly, assembly, and carrying. By easily using the shoulder support device when needed without attaching the shoulder support device to the body, a shoulder can be supported while correcting a posture.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Background technology]

[0001] The present invention relates to a shoulder support device that reduces strain on the shoulders, back, and waist while correcting posture.

[0002] A crooked spine due to a habitual hunched or stooped posture that continues to change over time not only affects one's appearance and beauty but also has a significant impact on health, causing stiff shoulders and headaches. Stiff shoulders, in particular, are the number one symptom reported by women and the second most common by men, and are a problem that requires particular medical attention. Therefore, many posture correction devices have been proposed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7340304 [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2006-042851 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] For example, the invention described in Patent Document 1 is posture correcting wear that supports the movement of muscles and ligaments and is easy to wear.

[0005] This invention reduces the weight on the opposite arm and supports the opposite shoulder, but although it does not take much time to put on or take off, it is not easy to put on and takes some effort to use.

[0006] The invention of Patent Document 2 is a posture correction supporter that reduces stiff shoulders, shoulder pain, and strain on the shoulders by suspending the arms with a suspender belt.

[0007] Although this invention allows for easy attachment and detachment, the hand is immobilized, making manual work extremely difficult. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problem, the invention of claim 1 is a shoulder support device characterized by comprising a right shoulder support part consisting of a T-type pipe and a 30- to 60-degree elbow-type pipe, a left shoulder support part symmetrical in shape to the right shoulder support part, a bridge part connecting the right shoulder support part and the left shoulder support part, a right support part extending vertically from the right shoulder support part, and a left support part extending vertically from the left shoulder support part.

[0009] The invention of claim 2 is the shoulder support device of claim 1, wherein the right shoulder support part and the left shoulder support part have connection parts at the ends of the T-type pipe and the 30 to 60 degree elbow-type pipe, and the right shoulder support part and the right support part, the left shoulder support part and the left support part, and the right shoulder support part, the bridge part and the left shoulder support part are detachable and separable.

[0010] The invention of claim 4 is the shoulder support device of claim 1, characterized in that the right shoulder support part, left shoulder support part, bridge part, right support part and left support part are made of polypropylene resin or aluminum alloy. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the above invention, the device can be disassembled, assembled and carried around, so that it can be easily used when needed without being worn on the body, and it is possible to support the shoulders while correcting posture. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a shoulder support device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the left rear direction. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a shoulder support device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from behind. [Figure 3]1 is an external view of a shoulder support device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above. [Figure 4] 1 is an exploded view of a shoulder support device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the left rear. [Figure 5] 1 is an enlarged perspective view of a right shoulder support portion 150 and a left shoulder support portion 140 of the shoulder support device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a perspective view of a bridge portion 110, a right support portion 130, and a left support portion 120 of a shoulder support device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 1 is a front view of an example of a shoulder support device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 8] 1 is an external view of an example of a shoulder support device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the left rear direction. [Figure 9] 1 is a diagram showing an example in which a cushioning cover part 300 is fitted into the bridge part 110 of the shoulder support device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 10 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which a cushioning cover part 300 is fitted into the bridge part 110, the right shoulder support part 150, and the left shoulder support part 140 of the shoulder support device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are examples for explaining the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention to only these embodiments. Furthermore, the present invention can be modified in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. Furthermore, the same components in each drawing will be designated by the same reference numerals whenever possible, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0014] <Embodiment> A shoulder support device 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 6. Figure 1 is an external perspective view of the shoulder support device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, as seen from the left rear, Figure 2 is an external perspective view of the shoulder support device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, as seen from the rear, Figure 3 is an external view of the shoulder support device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, as seen from above, Figure 4 is an external view of the shoulder support device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, disassembled and seen from the left rear, Figure 5 is an enlarged perspective view of the right shoulder support section 150 and the left shoulder support section 140 of the shoulder support device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 6 is a perspective view of the bridge section 110, the right support section 130, and the left support section 120 of the shoulder support device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] 1 to 3, the shoulder support device 10 comprises a bridge section 110, a left support section 120, a right support section 130, a left shoulder support section 140, a right shoulder support section 150, and a knee fixing belt section 200. When the shoulder support device 10 is fixed to a chair or the like, the knee fixing belt section 200 may be omitted.

[0016] Bridge portion 110 connects right shoulder support portion 150 and left shoulder support portion 140. Right support portion 130 extends perpendicularly from right shoulder support portion 150, and left support portion 120 extends perpendicularly from left shoulder support portion 140.

[0017] The materials for the right shoulder support portion 150, left shoulder support portion 140, bridge portion 110, right support portion 130, and left support portion 120 are not particularly specified, but it is preferable that they are lightweight for easy portability. For example, it is more preferable that each material be polypropylene resin or aluminum alloy.

[0018] The pipe diameters of the right shoulder support section 150, left shoulder support section 140, bridge section 110, right support section 130, and left support section 120 are not particularly limited as long as they are made of the above-mentioned materials and maintain strength, but are preferably 10 mm to 100 mm, and more preferably 600 mm to 70 mm. Furthermore, each section does not necessarily have to be cylindrical as shown in the drawings, and can also be polygonal, semi-cylindrical, or elliptical.

[0019] The knee fixing belt part 200 is provided to fix the shoulder support device 10 to the knee, and connects the right support part 130 and the left support part 120. It does not have to be provided when the shoulder support device 10 is fixed to a chair or the like. The position and connecting method of the knee fixing belt part 200 are not important, but in consideration of fixing the knee, the lower part of the right support part 130 and the left support part 120 as shown in the figure is preferable, and it is preferable that the connecting position be movable by tying, etc.

[0020] The material of the knee fixing belt portion 200 is not particularly specified, but an elastic body is preferable, and synthetic rubber is more preferable.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 4, each part may be detachable and disassembled, or each part may be fixedly connected.

[0022] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the right shoulder support portion 150 and the left shoulder support portion 140 of the shoulder support device 10. As shown in the figure, the right shoulder support portion 150 comprises a T-type pipe 151, an elbow-type pipe 155, and connecting portions 152, 153, and 154, and similarly the left shoulder support portion 140 comprises a T-type pipe 141, an elbow-type pipe 145, and connecting portions 142, 143, and 144.

[0023] The bending angle eR of the elbow type pipe 155 and the elbow type pipe 145 is not particularly limited, but is preferably 30 to 60 degrees, and more preferably 45 degrees.

[0024] The connecting portions 154 and 144 are connected to the bridge portion 110. Any connection method may be used, but for example, they may be fixed with an adhesive, or the inner diameter of the connecting portions 154 and 144 may be made to match the outer diameter of the bridge portion 110 or the outer diameter of the bridge portion 110 may be made several millimeters larger, and the bridge portion 110 may be inserted into the connecting portions 154 and 144 to connect them.

[0025] Connection portion 152 is connected to right support portion 130, and connection portion 142 is connected to left support portion 120. Any connection method is possible, but for example, they may be fixed with an adhesive, or the inner diameters of connection portions 152 and 142 may be made to match the outer diameters of right support portion 130 and left support portion 120 or the outer diameters of right support portion 130 and left support portion 120 may be made several millimeters larger, and then right support portion 130 and left support portion 120 may be inserted into connection portions 152 and 142 to connect them.

[0026] As in the illustrated right shoulder support part 150, the right shoulder support part 150 and the left shoulder support part 140 may or may not be separable into T-type pipes 151 and 141 and elbow-type pipes 145 and 155. If they are not separable, the connecting parts 143 and 153 do not need to be provided. If they are separable, the same connecting method as connecting parts 142, 144, 152 and 154 may be used.

[0027] 6 is an enlarged view of the bridge portion 110, left support portion 120, and right support portion 130 of the shoulder support device 10. The overall length bH of the bridge portion 110 and the overall length pH of the left support portion 120 and right support portion 130 are not particularly set because they differ depending on the body shape, but bH is preferably 250 mm to 500 mm, and pH is preferably 300 mm to 600 mm.

[0028] <Implementation Method> A method for implementing the shoulder support device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 7 to 9. Figure 7 is an external view of an example of the shoulder support device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front, Figure 8 is an external view of the example of the shoulder support device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the left rear, Figure 9 is a diagram of an example in which a cushion cover part 300 is fitted into the bridge part 110 of the shoulder support device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 10 is a diagram of an example in which the cushion cover part 300 is fitted into the bridge part 110, right shoulder support part 150, and left shoulder support part 140 of the shoulder support device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 7, when using the shoulder support device 10, hold both hands out in front of you and place the right shoulder RS ​​on the right armpit with the right shoulder support part 150 between your right side, and place the left shoulder LS on the left armpit with the left shoulder support part 140 between your left side.

[0030] 8 is an external view seen from the left rear direction of the shoulder support device 10 in use. As shown in the figure, the knee fixing belt part 200 is placed on the knees to fix the shoulder support device 10.

[0031] 7 and 8 show one embodiment, and the shoulder support device 10 may be used by attaching an adapter with a socket or the like to a chair and inserting the right support column 130 and the left support column 120 into the adapter.

[0032] Alternatively, arms may be provided on the seat of a gaming chair or the like, and the shoulder support device 10 may be attached to the lift-up bridge.

[0033] Furthermore, an adapter with a socket or the like may be attached to a lower back pain belt supporter worn around the waist, and the right support column 130 and left support column 120 may be inserted into the adapter.

[0034] 9a) and 10a) are examples of cross-sectional views of the detachable cushion cover part 300. As shown in the figure, the shape is a "C" shape in cross section so that it can be fitted over the bridge part 110. The cushion cover part 300 is preferably made of a breathable foam material used for cushioning.

[0035] 9b) is a diagram showing how the detachable cushion cover part 300 is placed over the bridge part 110. The cushion cover part 300 does not have to be provided, but if provided, it may be detachable or may be fixed by adhesive.

[0036] 10, the detachable cushion cover part 300 may cover not only the bridge part 110 but also the right shoulder support part 150 and the left shoulder support part 140. As with the bridge part 110, the cushion cover part 300 does not have to be provided, but if provided, it may be detachable or may be fixed by adhesive. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 10 Shoulder Support Device 110 Bridge section 120 Left pillar part 130 Right support section 140 Left shoulder support 141 T-shaped pipe 142 Connection 143 Connection 144 Connection 145 Elbow type pipe 150 Right shoulder support 151 T-shaped pipe 152 Connection 153 Connection 154 Connection 155 Elbow type pipe 200 Knee fixing belt 300 Buffer cover part LS left shoulder RS right shoulder bH Bridge length eR elbow angle pH Total length of support column

Claims

1. a right shoulder support part consisting of a T-shaped pipe and a 30-degree to 60-degree elbow-type pipe; a left shoulder support part symmetrical to the right shoulder support part; a bridge portion connecting the right shoulder support portion and the left shoulder support portion; a right support portion extending perpendicularly from the right shoulder support portion; a left support portion extending perpendicularly from the left shoulder support portion; A shoulder support device comprising:

2. The right shoulder support portion and the left shoulder support portion are provided with connection portions at the ends of the T-shaped pipe and the 30-degree to 60-degree elbow-type pipe, The right shoulder support portion and the right support portion, the left shoulder support portion and the left support portion, and the right shoulder support portion, the bridge portion and the left shoulder support portion are detachable.

2. The shoulder support device of claim 1.

3. The right shoulder support portion and the left shoulder support portion are configured such that the T-type pipe and the 30-degree to 60-degree elbow-type pipe are separable and have connecting portions at the separated ends.

2. The shoulder support device of claim 1.

4. The right shoulder support, left shoulder support, bridge, right support and left support are made of polypropylene resin or aluminum alloy.

2. The shoulder support device of claim 1.

5. A detachable cushioning cover is provided to cover the bridge portion.

2. The shoulder support device of claim 1.

6. A detachable cushioning cover part is provided to cover the right shoulder support part and the left shoulder support part.

2. The shoulder support device of claim 1.

7. a knee fixing belt portion connecting the right shoulder support portion and the left shoulder support portion; 2. The shoulder support device of claim 1, comprising:

8. The knee fixing belt is made of elastic material.

8. The shoulder support device of claim 7.

9. The knee support belt is made of synthetic rubber.

8. The shoulder support device of claim 7.

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