Grip correction device

Abstract

To provide a gripping corrector which can be firmly attached to a writing implement, is less likely to come loose, and can easily fit to fingers. [Solution] The grip correction device 1 has a cylindrical shape with a triangular cross-section having a first surface 4, a second surface 5 and a third surface 6, and is equipped with a main body 3 into which a writing instrument 2 is fitted, with the first surface 4 and the second surface 5 being formed into curved surfaces that curve inward in radial cross-section, and the third surface 6 being formed into a flat surface.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a gripping correction device for correcting the way objects such as writing utensils, chopsticks, and spoons are held. [Background technology]

[0002] Various types of gripping correctors have been proposed.

[0003] For example, US Pat. No. 5,399,633 discloses an auxiliary device for a writing implement that includes a hollow cylindrical body having three sides. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3185572 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, this writing instrument auxiliary device has a cross section perpendicular to the axial direction of the hollow cylindrical body which is formed in the shape of a curved isosceles triangle, and further, the two base angles of the curved isosceles triangle are formed to be greater than 60 degrees, resulting in a curved shape with each face bulging outward.

[0006] Therefore, there are problems in that the pen cannot be firmly attached to the writing instrument, it is prone to loosening, and it is difficult to fit the finger.

[0007] The present invention was made based on the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a gripping correction device that can be firmly attached to an object being held, is less likely to come loose, and fits easily to the fingers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problems, the gripping correction device of the present invention comprises a tubular body having a triangular cross-section with first, second and third sides, into which an object to be held is fitted, and at least one of the first, second and third sides is formed into a curved shape that curves inward in radial cross-section. Effect of the Invention

[0009] The gripping correction device of the present invention can be firmly attached to an object being held, is less likely to come loose, and fits easily to the fingers. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] The drawings show particular embodiments of the invention, including essential features of the invention as well as alternative and preferred embodiments. [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a gripping correction device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is attached to a writing instrument (something to be held) and in use; [Diagram 2] FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the gripping correction device attached to a writing instrument (something to be held). [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the gripping correction device attached to chopsticks (something to be held). [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a state in which a gripping correction device according to a second embodiment of the present invention is attached to a spoon (object to be held) in use. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a gripping correction device according to a third embodiment of the present invention attached to a writing instrument (something to be held) in use. [Figure 10] FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing another state of the holding style corrector. [Figure 12]FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the gripping corrector with the slits widened. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a front view showing the gripping correction tool with the slits widened. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the gripping correction tool attached to a spoon (object to be held) in use. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the gripping correction device attached to a spoon (object to be held). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] First Embodiment Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0012] In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a gripping correction device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] This gripping corrector 1 is used by being detachably attached to a shaft-shaped writing implement (something to be held) 2 having, for example, a hexagonal cross section, and has a main body 3 into which the writing implement 2 can be fitted.

[0014] The main body 3 is formed in the shape of a straight triangular cylinder made of soft material such as silicone or plastic, and is configured to fit the writing implement 2 inside along the axial direction.

[0015] That is, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the main body 3 has a first surface 4, a second surface 5, and a third surface 6 that form a triangular cylindrical shape, and the radial cross-sectional lengths of the first surface 4, the second surface 5, and the third surface 6 are equal, forming a cross-sectional equilateral triangle.

[0016] Furthermore, the third surface 6 is formed in a flat shape, and the first surface 4 and the second surface 5 are formed in a curved shape whose radial cross section is curved inward.

[0017] Furthermore, due to the curved shapes of the first surface 4 and the second surface 5, the main body 3 is formed such that the angle a at which the first surface 4 intersects with the second surface 5, the angle b at which the second surface 5 intersects with the third surface 6, and the angle c at which the first surface 4 intersects with the third surface 6 are all less than 60 degrees.

[0018] When using the grip corrector 1 configured in this manner, the writing implement 2 is first fitted inside the main body 3.

[0019] At this time, the first surface 4 and the second surface 5 are formed into a curved shape in which the radial cross section curves inward, so that the first surface 4, the second surface 5, and the third surface 6 are pressed against the writing instrument 2 as shown in Figure 4, thereby enabling the writing instrument to be firmly attached and less likely to come loose.

[0020] Next, the main body 3 is grasped so that the flat third surface 6 is supported by the middle finger, the curved first surface 4 is pressed by the thumb, and the curved second surface 5 is pressed by the index finger.

[0021] At this time, since the third surface 6 is formed in a flat shape, it is easy to support it with the middle finger.

[0022] In addition, since the first surface 4 and the second surface 5 are formed in a curved shape, they fit easily with the thumb and index finger.

[0023] In this embodiment, the main body 3 is formed to have an equilateral triangular cross section in which the first surface 4, the second surface 5, and the third surface 6 have equal radial cross-sectional lengths. However, for example, the main body 3 may be formed to have an isosceles triangular cross section in which the first surface 4 and the second surface 5 have equal radial cross-sectional lengths. In short, the present invention is not limited to these, and it is sufficient if the cross section is triangular.

[0024] FIG. 5 shows the state in which the grip corrector 1 is attached to chopsticks (an object to be held) 7 having a substantially square cross section in the radial direction.

[0025] Furthermore, the objects to be held are not limited to writing implements or chopsticks, and the present invention can of course also be applied to objects such as spoons and forks.

[0026] <Second embodiment> Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0027] In the second embodiment, as shown in Figs. 6 to 8, the main body 3 of the holding style corrector 1 has an insertion portion 12 adjacent to the third surface 6 for inserting a flat plate-shaped, for example, spoon handle (object to be held) 11.

[0028] In addition, the same components as those in the above-described first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0029] With this configuration, not only can the same effect as in the first embodiment be achieved, but also it is possible to use items such as a writing utensil 2, chopsticks, spoon, fork, etc. that can be fitted inside the main body 3, and it is also possible to attach a flat handle (item to be held) 11, for example a spoon, to the insertion portion 12 and use it.

[0030] <Third embodiment> Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0031] In this third embodiment, as shown in Figures 9 to 11, the main body 3 of the holding style correction device 1 has a first surface 4, a second surface 5 and a third surface 6 each formed of an elastic rigid member 21 such as a metal, and a flexible member 22 such as a silicone resin that covers this rigid member 21.

[0032] The first surface 4 is formed so that its radial cross section is curved inward, and the second surface 5 and the third surface 6 are formed so as to be flat.

[0033] Furthermore, the main body 3 is configured such that a slit 23 is formed between the second surface 5 and the third surface 6, and the second surface 5 and the third surface 6 are elastically pressed against each other in a direction closing the slit 23.

[0034] Furthermore, as shown in Figs. 12 and 13, the main body 3 is provided with a pair of handles 24 for widening the slit 23 against an elastic force.

[0035] The handle 24 is rotatably supported by a pair of hinge portions 25 provided at the tip end of the first surface 4 and the tip end of the third surface 6 .

[0036] Further, the main body 3 is formed such that the second surface 5 and the third surface 6 have a cross section in the radial direction that has the same length and have an isosceles triangular shape.

[0037] Furthermore, the main body 3 is formed so that the angle a at which the first surface 4 intersects with the second surface 5 and the angle c at which the first surface 4 intersects with the third surface 6 are greater than 60 degrees, and the angle b at which the second surface 5 intersects with the third surface 6 is less than 60 degrees.

[0038] When using the gripping corrector 1 configured in this manner, first, the pair of handles 24 are pinched to widen the slit 23, and the writing implement 2 is then fitted inside the main body 3.

[0039] At this time, the curvature of the first surface 4 becomes even larger, and as shown in Figure 13, the first surface 4, the second surface 5, and the third surface 6 are pressed against the writing instrument 2, so that the writing instrument can be firmly attached to the writing instrument 2 and is less likely to come loose.

[0040] Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the main body 3 is grasped so that the flat third surface 6 is supported by the middle finger, the curved first surface 4 is pressed by the thumb, and the flat second surface 5 is pressed by the index finger.

[0041] At this time, since the third surface 6 is formed in a flat shape, it is easy to support it with the middle finger.

[0042] In addition, since the first surface 4 is formed in a curved shape, it is easy to press it down with the index finger in a fitted state.

[0043] Furthermore, with this configuration, instead of the writing implement (object to be held) 2, it can also be attached to a flat plate-shaped object, for example, a spoon handle (object to be held) 11, as shown in Figs.

[0044] That is, it can be inserted into slit 23 and held between second surface 5 and third surface 6.

[0045] In this embodiment, the main body 3 is formed into an isosceles triangular cross section in which the radial cross sections of the second surface 5 and the third surface 6 are equal in length, but the main body 3 may be formed into an equilateral triangular cross section in which the radial cross sections of the first surface 4, the second surface 5 and the third surface 6 are equal in length.

[0046] Furthermore, the main body 3 is formed so that the angle a at which the first surface 4 and the second surface 5 intersect and the angle c at which the first surface 4 and the third surface 6 intersect are greater than 60 degrees, and the angle b at which the second surface 5 and the third surface 6 intersect are less than 60 degrees. However, by increasing the curvature of the first surface 4, the angle a at which the first surface 4 and the second surface 5 intersect, the angle b at which the second surface 5 and the third surface 6 intersect, and the angle c at which the first surface and the third surface intersect may be formed so as to be less than 60 degrees.

[0047] In the second and third embodiments, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0048] The disclosure regarding the present invention described above can be summarized at least as follows.

[0049] In other words, the gripping correction device of the present invention is tubular in shape with a triangular cross-section having first, second and third sides, and comprises a main body into which an object to be held is fitted, and at least one of the first, second and third sides is formed into a curved shape whose radial cross-section curves inward.

[0050] The present invention may include at least the following embodiments, which may be adopted separately or in combination with each other.

[0051] (1) The first and second surfaces are formed to have a curved surface that curves inward in radial cross section, and the third surface is formed to be flat.

[0052] (2) The main body is formed so that the first, second, and third surfaces have a cross-sectional equilateral triangle shape with the radial cross-sections having equal lengths.

[0053] (3) The main body is formed into an isosceles triangular cross section with the radial cross sections of the second and third surfaces having equal lengths.

[0054] (4) At least one of the angles at which the first surface intersects with the second surface, the angle at which the first surface intersects with the third surface, and the angle at which the second surface intersects with the third surface is smaller than 60 degrees.

[0055] (5) The main body has an insertion portion adjacent to the third surface for inserting a flat object to be held.

[0056] (6) The main body has the second surface formed into a curved surface whose radial cross section curves inward, and the first surface and the third surface formed into a flat surface, and further has a slit formed between the first surface and the third surface, and the first surface and the third surface are elastically pressed together in a direction to close the slit, and further has a handle for expanding the slit against the elastic force.

[0057] (7) The first surface, the second surface, and the third surface are each formed of a rigid member and a flexible member covering the rigid member. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 1. Grip correction device 2. What to hold (writing implements) 3. Main unit 4 Front page 5 Side 2 6 3rd page 7. What to hold (chopsticks) 11. What to hold (spoon handle) 12 Insertion section 21 Rigid members 22 Flexible materials 23 Slit 24 Handle a Angle between the first and second faces b Angle between the second and third faces c Angle between the first and third faces

Claims

1. The device has a tubular body having a triangular cross section and a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface, and has an object to be held inserted therein. At least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the third surface is formed to have a curved surface shape in which a radial cross section is curved inward. A gripping correction device characterized by:

2. 2. The gripping correction device according to claim 1, wherein the first surface and the second surface are formed to have a curved surface shape that curves inward in a radial cross section, and the third surface is formed to have a flat surface.

3. 2. The gripping correction device according to claim 1, wherein the main body has a cross section in the shape of an equilateral triangle, the cross sections of which in the radial direction are equal in length to the first surface, the second surface, and the third surface.

4. 2. The gripping correction device according to claim 1, wherein the main body has a cross section in the shape of an isosceles triangle, the cross section having the same length in the radial direction as the second surface and the third surface.

5. The gripping correction device according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the angles at which the first surface intersects with the second surface, the angle at which the first surface intersects with the third surface, and the angle at which the second surface intersects with the third surface is smaller than 60 degrees.

6. The gripping correction device according to claim 2, wherein the main body is provided with an insertion portion adjacent to the third surface for inserting a flat-shaped object to be held.

7. The holding posture correction device described in claim 1, characterized in that the second surface is formed as a curved surface whose radial cross section curves inward, and the first surface and the third surface are formed as flat surfaces, a slit is formed between the first surface and the third surface, and the first surface and the third surface are elastically pressed together in a direction to close the slit, and further characterized in that it is provided with a handle for expanding the slit against an elastic force.

8. 8. The gripping correction device according to claim 7, wherein the first surface, the second surface and the third surface are each formed of a rigid member and a flexible member covering the rigid member.

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