A device for permanently lengthening the penis

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device (1) for permanent penis lengthening, comprising a support ring (2) and at least two extension rods (3) articulated to the support ring (2), axially elastically mounted by springs (42) and longitudinally adjustable, the extension rods (3) comprising a joint sleeve (10) articulated at one end to the support ring (2), a spring sleeve (34) in which the spring (42) is arranged and connected at one end to a coupling element (4) suitable for connecting a fixation device (43) for the penis to the extension rods (3) and applying a tension force to the penis, and at least one rod-like telescopic adjustment unit arranged between the spring sleeve (34) and the joint sleeve (10). The problem addressed by the present invention is solved in that the joint sleeve (10) has an inner bore (19) in the wall of which an internal thread (19) is formed, first (20) and second (25) telescopic adjustment units are arranged between the spring sleeve (34) and the joint sleeve (10), the first adjustment unit providing a threaded sleeve (20) having an external thread (21) that is screwed into the internal thread (19) of the joint sleeve (10) and an inner bore (22) in the wall of which an internal thread (23) is formed, the second adjustment unit providing for the threaded sleeve (20) an external thread (27) that is screwed into the internal thread (23) of the threaded sleeve (20), and for the spring sleeve (34) providing a threaded spindle (25) with a pin (28) that protrudes into the spring sleeve (34), and a spring (42) is arranged in the spring sleeve (34) between the pin (28) and the coupling element (4).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for permanent penis lengthening, comprising a support ring and at least two extension rods articulated to the support ring, axially elastically mounted by springs and longitudinally adjustable, the extension rods comprising a joint sleeve articulated at one end to the support ring, a spring sleeve in which a spring is arranged and at one end connected to a coupling element suitable for connecting a fixation device for the penis to the extension rods and applying a tension force to the penis, and at least one rod-like telescopic adjustment unit arranged between the spring sleeve and the joint sleeve. [Background technology]

[0002] The type of device that is the subject of this specification is also called a penis extension device and is known in various embodiments. For example, European Patent No. 3463218 describes a fixation device for such a penis extension device with a tensiometer. Many related devices are also described and recognized in this publication. Reference is made to these descriptions in this specification.

[0003] A device for applying traction to the penis is known from US Patent Application Publication No. 2004 / 0215055, which comprises a ring-shaped base element and two connecting elements articulated to the base element. The connecting elements of the known traction device are provided with a threaded rod that can be screwed onto a piston. The end of the piston contacts a spring mounted in a spring sleeve, which allows a tensile force to be applied in the longitudinal direction of the extension rod. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In this known tensioning device, the length of the extension rod is adjusted using several rod-like extension elements, each having a threaded pin at one end and a threaded hole at the other end. To connect these extension elements to each other, the threaded pin of one extension element is screwed into the threaded hole of an adjacent extension element. To combine two extension elements connected in this way, a third extension element can be added in the manner described.

[0005] The total length of the final threaded rod is determined by the number and length of the individual extension elements connected to each other in this way. A unit of several interconnected extension elements is connected at one end to the spring sleeve and at the other end to the penile fixation device.

[0006] The threaded pins of the extension elements are screwed completely into the corresponding threaded holes, ensuring the necessary stability of the unit consisting of several extension elements. There is no means for adjusting the length by rotating the threaded hole relative to the threaded pin. Therefore, lengthening or shortening of the extension rod can only be achieved by adding or removing extension elements and therefore cannot be achieved, for example, while the user is wearing this known extension device.

[0007] German Utility Model No. 202 03 927 describes a special embodiment of a generic penis extender device, which corresponds to the preamble of claim 1. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] Based on the latter prior art, it is an object of the present invention to provide a device of the type under consideration here that can be easily and flexibly adapted to length requirements.

[0009] The object is to provide a device, the joint sleeve of which comprises an inner bore having an internal thread formed in its wall, First and second telescopic adjustment units are disposed between the spring sleeve and the joint sleeve; the first adjustment unit comprises a threaded sleeve having an external thread adapted to be threaded into the internal thread of the joint sleeve and an inner bore having an internal thread formed in a wall thereof; the second adjusting unit has a threaded spindle provided with an external thread towards the threaded sleeve, screwed into the internal thread of the threaded sleeve, and provided with a plug pin towards the spring sleeve and protruding into the spring sleeve; The spring is disposed in a spring sleeve between the plug pin and the coupling element. This is achieved by an apparatus characterized in that

[0010] Preferably, a radially outer stop flange is formed between the external thread of the threaded spindle and the plug pin.

[0011] Additionally, the threaded sleeve also preferably has a radially outer stop flange at its distal end.

[0012] The lengths of the threaded spindle, the threaded sleeve and the joint sleeve are suitably selected and adjusted relative to one another to cover the desired and / or required adjustment range.

[0013] The internal threads of the joint sleeve are formed in the wall of the bore of the joint sleeve, which is open distally and closed proximally, but which can also be open proximally.

[0014] Preferably, the axial length of the bore of the joint sleeve occupies at least 80% of the axial length of the joint sleeve.

[0015] The internal threads may extend over the entire axial length of the bore or over only a portion or region thereof.

[0016] The threaded sleeve also has an internal bore that is open distally and can be closed or open proximally. The internal threads of the threaded sleeve are formed in the wall of the bore and can extend the entire axial length of the bore or only a portion or region of the bore.

[0017] Preferably, the axial length of the bore of the threaded sleeve is at least 80% of the axial length of the threaded sleeve.

[0018] The threaded sleeve also has external threads formed on the outer surface of the threaded sleeve, which may extend over the entire axial length of the threaded sleeve or over only a region or portion thereof.

[0019] Preferably, the axial length of the threaded sleeve available for forming the external thread is at least 80% of the total axial length of the threaded sleeve.

[0020] Preferably, the axial length of the outer surface of the threaded sleeve on which the external thread can be formed is at least 80% of the axial length of the bore of the joint sleeve.

[0021] Furthermore, the axial length available for forming the external thread of the threaded spindle is preferably at least 80% of the axial length of the bore of the threaded sleeve.

[0022] The area of the threaded spindle in which the external threads of the threaded spindle can be formed extends from the plug pin to the proximal end or over a portion or region thereof.

[0023] The above-mentioned preferred features are intended to ensure that the two adjustment units, i.e. the threaded sleeve and the threaded spindle, and the joint sleeve, can preferably be screwed onto one another as far as possible and unscrewed again, so that in the screwed state the threaded sleeve is at least 80% or even completely screwed into the joint sleeve and the threaded spindle is at least 80% or even completely screwed into the threaded sleeve.

[0024] If the preferred stop flanges are present, these are of course not screwed anywhere.

[0025] When the screw is loosened, the length of the unit consisting of the joint sleeve and the two adjustment units is increased to the maximum possible extent, which results in a very large overall adjustment range.

[0026] The term "unthreaded" refers to a situation in which the elements threaded together are still connected and therefore not separated from each other, but are as far apart as possible in the longitudinal direction.

[0027] The spring sleeve is preferably closed towards the coupling element by a latchable cover, the spring being disposed between the cover and the plug pin.

[0028] Particularly preferred is a device characterized in that the extension rods are fixed to the support ring in such a way that the support ring has two parallel jaws per extension rod, each jaw having an inwardly opening recess, and the joint sleeve has a joint piece having an annular disk-shaped central part on both sides of which are formed hemispherical bulges, the thickness of the annular disk-shaped central part being smaller than the distance between the jaws, the bulges engaging in the recesses on the opposite side.

[0029] The coupling element of the device of the invention is preferably connected to a fixation device for the penis, which is known and is described, for example, in EP 3 463 218 B1.

[0030] According to another embodiment, such a coupling element can be designated as a fixation device for the penis. Such a fixation device is known, for example, from German Utility Model No. 200 03 927.

[0031] The term "spring" as used herein refers to an elastic element that generates a restoring force to an initial position when compressed. The spring of the device of the invention is preferably a compression or helical spring, in particular made of metal, a rod made of elastic material, or a tube made of elastic material.

[0032] The elastic material may be a foam material, preferably silicone.

[0033] Other elements of the device of the invention are injection-molded parts made of known plastic materials, particularly suitable for this purpose.

[0034] The plastic material may be a transparent material, which applies in particular to joint sleeves and threaded sleeves, making it possible to visually determine how far the threaded sleeve is screwed into the joint sleeve or how far the threaded spindle is screwed into the threaded sleeve. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0035] The invention will be described in more detail below with reference to illustrative drawings, which are not to scale, in which: [Figure 1] 1 is a top view, partially exploded, of the device of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a fully exploded view corresponding to FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 2 is a top view of the device shown in FIG. 1 in an assembled state, with the threaded sleeve and the two adjustment units screwed together. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a side view of the device shown in FIG. 3. [Figure 5]Two side views of a joint sleeve with the first adjustment unit fully screwed in (the second adjustment unit fully screwed into the first adjustment unit) and a longitudinal section along AA. [Figure 6] 2A and 2B show a side view and a longitudinal section along AA of a first adjustment unit in the form of a threaded sleeve. [Figure 7] 2A and 2B are a side view and a longitudinal section along AA of a second adjustment unit in the form of a threaded spindle; [Figure 8] 2A and 2B are a side view and a longitudinal cross-sectional view along line AA of a spring sleeve; [Figure 9] 2A and 2B are a side view and a longitudinal section along line AA of a cover for a spring sleeve; [Figure 10] 1 is a perspective view of a fixation device for connecting a penis to a penis extension device, which fixation device is known, inter alia, from EP 3 463 218 B1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] 1 as a perspective view from above, the device 1 of the invention has three components: a support ring 2, two length-adjustable extension rods 3, and a connecting element 4. These three components are shown separately and therefore not connected to each other.

[0037] The support ring 2 is used to support the device 1 against the user's body and represents the proximal part of the device 1. Such a support ring 2 is known from the prior art mentioned above.

[0038] The distal end of the extension rod 3 opposite the support ring 2 is placed in a cylindrical receptacle 5 of the coupling element 4, which is closed distally by a cover 7 and is open laterally in the longitudinal direction. The receptacle 5 has a resilient receiving surface 6, which will be described in more detail below. A connecting element 8, the ends of which are attached to the associated receiving surfaces 6, is used to connect the two receptacles 5. A bearing bush 9 is attached to the cover 7. The above-mentioned elements of the coupling element 4 are injection-molded as a single unit.

[0039] Two multi-part extension rods 3 are pivotally mounted on the support ring 2 .

[0040] At its proximal end, the extension rod 3 has a joint sleeve 10 which is pivotally connected to the support ring 2 by a joint 11 at its proximal end and articulated with lateral play.

[0041] The joint 11 has a joint holder 12, which is attached to a support ring 2. Each joint holder 12 has two jaws 13 arranged parallel to each other, and each jaw 13 has a recess 14 that opens inward and thus towards the opposite jaw 13. The support ring 2 is injection molded integrally with the jaws 13.

[0042] The joint 11 also includes a joint piece 15 on the joint sleeve 10, which has an annular disc-shaped central portion 16 with hemispherical bulges 17 formed on either side thereof.

[0043] As can be seen particularly in Figure 3, when the joint 11 is assembled, the central part 16 is located between the two opposing jaws 13 of the joint holder 12, and the hemispherical bulges 17 are located in the opposing recesses 14 of the jaws 13. The thickness of the central part 16 is less than the distance between the two jaws 13, which means that the joint sleeve 10, and thus the extension rod 2, can not only rotate about an axis 18 that extends through the two recesses 14, but can also pivot in the direction of this axis 18.

[0044] As can be seen particularly in Figures 2 and 5, the joint sleeve 10 has a threaded bore 19 extending longitudinally and opening towards its distal end.

[0045] A first telescopic adjustment unit in the form of a hollow cylindrical threaded sleeve 20, shown in more detail in Figure 6, is screwed into the bore 19 of the joint sleeve 10. The threaded sleeve 20 has an external thread 21 on its outer jacket surface, which is sized and shaped so that it can be screwed into the threads of the bore 19 of the joint sleeve 10. The bore 19 is closed proximally by a wall 46, making it a kind of blind bore.

[0046] The threaded sleeve 20 also has a longitudinally extending cylindrical bore 22 provided with threads 23, as well as a radially outwardly extending radially circumferential stop flange 24 at its distal end.

[0047] A second telescopic adjustment unit (see especially FIG. 7) in the form of a threaded spindle 25 is distally connected to the threaded sleeve 20. This threaded spindle 25 has two sections: a proximal section in the form of a cylindrical pin 26 having external threads 27, and a distal section in the form of a cylindrical plug pin 28. A radially outwardly extending radial circumferential stop flange 29 is disposed between these two sections.

[0048] The external thread 27 of the threaded spindle 25 is dimensioned and shaped so that the threaded spindle 25 can be screwed into the threaded sleeve 20 until the stop flange 29 of the threaded spindle 25 contacts the stop flange 24 of the threaded sleeve 20. The two stop flanges 24 and 29 have the same outer diameter and the same axial thickness, which corresponds to the outer diameter of the joint sleeve 10.

[0049] At the distal end of the threaded spindle 25 is located a latch tip 30 having a longitudinally extending notch 31, thereby forming two opposing latch tabs 32. Radially outwardly facing radial circumferential latch lugs 33 are formed at the transitions from the latch tabs 32 to the plug pins 28.

[0050] The threaded spindle 25 is distally adjoined by an outer cylindrical spring sleeve 34 (see particularly FIG. 8 ), which has a longitudinally disposed continuous cylindrical bore 35. The diameter of the bore 35 widens distally in the form of a shoulder 36. When the latch tip 30 is inserted into the proximal end of the spring sleeve 34, the two latch tabs 32 are pressed together until they reach the larger diameter region of the bore 35, and then they move apart again. The latch lugs 33, which rest on the shoulder 30, prevent the latch tip 30, and thus the threaded spindle 25, from being withdrawn.

[0051] The spring sleeve 34 has two diametrically opposed holes 37, generally rectangular in shape in plan, which extend through the wall of the spring sleeve 34. The distal end of the spring sleeve 34 is closed by a cover 38, shown in more detail in Figure 9, which has a hollow cylindrical extension 39 sized and shaped to be inserted into the distal end of the spring sleeve 34. The free end of the extension 39 is provided with a notch 41 and has two latch lugs 40 which engage with associated holes 37 in the spring sleeve 34.

[0052] A compression spring 42 is inserted into the spring sleeve 34 and is positioned between the cover 38 and the latch tip 30 .

[0053] In one embodiment, the connecting element 4 serves to connect a known fastening device 43 to the connecting element 4. In FIG. 10, this type of fastening device 43 is known, inter alia, from EP 3 463 218 B1, and comprises a flexible sleeve 44 and a hollow body 46 for holding the penis. After the penis is inserted into the hollow body 46, the sleeve 44 is attached to the penis, for example by wrapping the sleeve 44, which has been pre-wrapped in the hollow body 46, around the penis. A vacuum pump 45 can generate a vacuum, which allows a stable connection to be formed between the penis and the fastening device 43. All of this is known.

[0054] The fixing device 43 is connected to the coupling element 4 of the device 1 according to the invention via a hollow cylindrical receiver 5 provided with a cover 7. A bearing bush 9 (see also FIG. 1 ) is attached or formed on this cover 7, in which a bearing journal 47 is rotatably mounted and connected to the fixing device 43.

[0055] The device 1 according to the invention can be installed as follows: Each extension rod 3 is attached to the corresponding joint 11 by inserting and expanding the joint piece 15 between the jaws 13. The threaded sleeve 20 is also twisted or screwed into the joint sleeve 10. In addition, the threaded spindle 25 with its cylindrical pin 26 is inserted or screwed while rotating into the threaded sleeve 20. The plug pin 28 of the threaded spindle 25 is inserted into the spring sleeve 34 until the latch tip 30 engages the inside of the spring sleeve 34. A compression spring 42 is inserted into the spring sleeve 34. The inner hole 35 of the spring sleeve 34 is then closed by a cover 38, which engages the hole 37 with its latch lug 40. The cover 38 is spaced from the latch lug 33. A compression spring 48 is accommodated in this space and is compressed when the plug pin 28 is pressed into the spring sleeve 34.

[0056] The spring sleeve 34 is pressed or clipped into the associated hollow cylindrical receptacle 5, expanding the elastic receiving surface 6. In the assembled state, the cover 38 abuts the inside of the cover 7 axially opposite the receptacle 25. This assembled state of the device 1 according to the invention is shown, inter alia, in Figures 3 and 4. These processes are carried out for each extension rod 3.

[0057] The bearing journal 47 attached to the connecting device 43 is inserted or pressed into the bearing bush 9 attached to the cover 7. This state is shown in FIG.

[0058] It is obviously also possible to first connect the fixing device 43 to the coupling element 4 in the manner described above and then insert the spring sleeve 34 into the receiver 5 .

[0059] Before or after assembling the device of the present invention, the penis can be inserted into the flexible sleeve 44, which is a type of condom, and into the hollow body 48.

[0060] It should be noted that, instead of the above-mentioned fastening device 43, it is also possible to use the fastening means known from German Utility Model No. 202 03 927 to connect the penis to the apparatus 1. In this case, the coupling element 4 is a fastening means according to German Utility Model No. 202 03 927.

[0061] To apply a tensile force to the penis, either the joint sleeve 10 or the threaded spindle 25, or both the joint sleeve 10 and the threaded spindle 25, are unscrewed from their most threaded positions (see Figures 3 and 4). This extends the axial length of the threaded sleeve 10 and the length of the threaded spindle 25, and consequently the length of the extension rod 3. This applies pressure to the compression spring 42 in the direction of the coupling element 4, and therefore a tensile force is applied to the penis by the fixation device 43.

[0062] This tension can be fine-tuned by the design of the extension rod 3. In addition, due to the two telescopic adjustment units in the form of the threaded sleeve 20 and the threaded spindle 25 combined with the joint sleeve 10, the device according to the invention can be used in a wide range of lengths to meet various requirements. This means that one device can accommodate penises of different sizes.

[0063] The axial length of the threaded sleeve 20 and the threaded spindle 25 can be selected as required, which means that a short as well as a longer threaded sleeve 20 and a short as well as a longer threaded spindle 25 can be used for the device 1. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] 1 device 2 support rings 3 adjustable length extension rods 4. Bonding Elements 5. Hollow cylindrical receiving section 6 Elastic bearing surface 7 Cover 8 Connecting Elements 9 Bearing bush 10 Joint sleeve 11 Joint 12 Joint holder 13 Joe 14 Recess 15 Joint piece 16 Central part 17 Hemispherical bulge 18 axes 19 Threaded bore of joint sleeve 10 20 hollow cylindrical threaded sleeve 21 Male thread of threaded sleeve 20 22 Inner hole of threaded sleeve 20 23 Thread of inner hole 22 24 Stopper flange 25 threaded spindle 26 Threaded spindle 25 cylindrical pin 27 Threaded spindle 25 external thread 28 Threaded spindle 25 cylindrical plug pin 29 Stopper flange for threaded spindle 25 30 Latch tip 31 Notch at latch tip 30 32 Latch tongue 33 Latch Lug 34 Spring sleeve 35 Inner hole of spring sleeve 34 36 Shoulder at bore 35 37 holes 38 Cover 39 hollow cylindrical extension of cover 38 40 Latch Lug 41 notch in hollow cylindrical extension 39 42 Compression spring 43 Fixed Devices 44 Flexible sleeve 45 Vacuum Pump 46 Hollow body 47 Bearing journal

Claims

1. A device (1) for permanent penis lengthening, comprising a support ring (2) and at least two extension rods (3) articulated to the support ring (2), axially elastically mounted by springs (42) and longitudinally adjustable, the extension rods (3) comprising a joint sleeve (10) articulated at one end to the support ring (2), a spring sleeve (34) in which the springs (42) are arranged and connected at one end to a coupling element (4) suitable for connecting a fixation device (43) for the penis to the extension rods (3) and applying a tension force to the penis, and at least one rod-like telescopic adjustment unit arranged between the spring sleeve (34) and the joint sleeve (10), The joint sleeve (10) has an inner bore (19) whose wall is formed with an internal thread (19), First (20) and second (25) telescopic adjustment units are disposed between the spring sleeve (34) and the joint sleeve (10); the first adjusting unit comprises a threaded sleeve (20) having an external thread (21) that is screwed into the internal thread (19) of the joint sleeve (10) and an inner bore (22) having an internal thread (23) formed in its wall; the second adjusting unit comprises a threaded spindle (25) provided with an external thread (27) towards the threaded sleeve (20) and screwed into the internal thread (23) of the threaded sleeve (20) and provided with a plug pin (28) towards the spring sleeve (34) and protruding into the spring sleeve (34); The spring (42) is disposed in the spring sleeve (34) between the plug pin (28) and the coupling element (4). characterized in that Device.

2. A radially outer peripheral stop flange (29) is formed between the external thread (27) of the threaded spindle (25) and the plug pin (28), and / or the threaded sleeve (20) has a radially outer peripheral stop flange (24) at its distal end. characterized in that 10. The apparatus of claim 1.

3. Features include: a. the axial length of the bore (19) of the joint sleeve (10) occupies at least 80% of the axial length of the joint sleeve (10); b. the axial length of the inner bore (22) of the threaded sleeve (20) occupies at least 80% of the axial length of the threaded sleeve (20); c) the axial length of said threaded sleeve (20) available for forming said external threads (21) is at least 80% of the total axial length of said threaded sleeve (20); d. The axial length of the outer surface of the threaded sleeve (20) available for forming the external threads (21) occupies at least 80% of the total axial length of the inner bore (22) of the threaded sleeve (10); e. The axial length of the threaded spindle (25) available for forming the external thread (27) is at least 80% of the axial length of the inner bore (19) of the threaded sleeve (20). One, two, three, four, or five of the following are realized: characterized in that 3. An apparatus according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The spring sleeve (34) is closed towards the coupling element (4) by a latchable cover (38), and the spring (42) is arranged between the cover (38) and the plug pin (38). characterized in that 4. An apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The extension rods (3) are fixed to the support ring (2) in such a way that the support ring (2) has two parallel jaws (12) per extension rod (3), each jaw (12) having an inwardly opening recess (14), the joint sleeve (10) having a joint piece (15) with an annular disk-shaped central part (16) on both sides of which are formed hemispherical bulges (17), the thickness of the annular disk-shaped central part (16) being smaller than the distance between the jaws (12), the bulges (17) engaging in the opposite recesses (14). characterized in that 5. An apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The coupling element (4) is connected to a fixation device (43) for the penis characterized in that 6. An apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The coupling element (4) is a fixation device for the penis characterized in that 7. An apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The spring (42) can be a compression spring, a rod made of elastic material, or a tube made of elastic material. characterized in that 8. An apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The elastic material is silicone. characterized in that 9. The apparatus of claim 8.

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