V-shaped grip parts

Abstract

This invention provides a dressing aid that allows people with weak hand strength or those who have difficulty with fine motor skills to easily pull up their clothing. [Solution] An adhesive dressing aid is used by attaching it to clothing that has elastic at the waist, comprising a main body having a V-shaped cutout for inserting the user's fingers, and an adhesive layer provided on the clothing-side surface of the main body, the main body having a stepped structure in which the inner part that is on the waist side of the clothing is formed thicker than the outer part, and the stepped structure allows the user to pull up the clothing simply by inserting their fingers into the V-shaped cutout and lightly hooking them.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a sticking-type part for assisting in putting on and taking off clothes. Particularly, in clothes such as flexible pants having a rubber waist, nursing pants, tights, patches, etc., it is related to a donning / doffing assistive device that is easy to handle even for a person with weak finger strength or a person who has difficulty with fine movements. It is related to a donning / doffing assistive device that is easy to handle even for a person with weak finger strength or a person who has difficulty with fine movements.

Background Art

[0002] For a person who has difficulty applying force to the fingers or moving the fingers as desired due to Parkinson's disease, rheumatism, muscle weakness, hemiplegia, aging, etc., the first movement required when pulling up clothes is a great burden. Particularly, since the operation of grasping the cloth at the waist part is difficult, dressing cannot be performed smoothly, and the burden on the caregiver also increases. There are almost no commercially available assistive devices that form a sticking-type "knob" suitable for flexible clothes, nursing pants, and tights.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a dressing assistive device that can easily pull up clothes even for a person with weak finger strength or a person who has difficulty with fine movements. Parkinson's disease, rheumatism, muscle weakness, For individuals with hemiplegia, aging, or other conditions that make it difficult to exert sufficient force with their fingers or to move their fingers as desired, the initial movement of pulling up clothing can be a significant burden. In particular, the action of grasping and pulling up the fabric around the waist requires dexterity and grip strength, making the dressing process difficult and often resulting in the need for assistance from a caregiver. In such situations, there is a need for assistive devices that enable users to dress independently. However, conventional assistive devices are often complex in structure or only compatible with specific types of clothing, and have not been sufficiently satisfactory. Furthermore, there are very few dressing assistive devices that are easy to attach and suitable for clothing with elastic waistbands, such as flexible fabric pants, nursing pants, tights, and patches. Moreover, assistive devices with fixed attachment positions can be difficult to use if they do not suit the user's body type or movement habits. Therefore, this invention aims to provide a dressing assistive device that can be attached to clothing, allowing the attachment position to be adjusted according to the user's body type and ease of movement, and enabling use tailored to individual conditions. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The V-shaped grip part according to the present invention is an adhesive dressing aid used by attaching it to clothing having elastic at the waist, and comprises a main body having a V-shaped cutout for inserting the user's fingers, and an adhesive layer provided on the clothing-side surface of the main body. The main body has a stepped structure in which the inner portion on the waist side of the clothing is formed thicker than the outer portion, and this stepped structure allows the user to pull up the clothing simply by inserting their fingers into the V-shaped cutout and lightly hooking them. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to this invention, by attaching the device to clothing with an elastic waistband, it becomes possible to dress oneself simply by lightly inserting the fingers and pulling up, without requiring finger dexterity or strong grip strength. This makes it easier for people with weak hand strength or difficulty with fine motor skills to dress themselves independently, reducing the burden on daily life. Furthermore, since the attachment position of this invention can be arbitrarily adjusted, it can be used in the optimal position according to the user's body type and movement habits, and can be universally applied to clothing such as flexible cloth pants, nursing pants, tights, and patches. In addition, the simple structure that can be used by simply attaching it contributes to reducing the burden on caregivers who perform the assisting work. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a plan view of the V-shaped grip part of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view of the V-shaped grip part of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] As shown in Figure 1, the V-shaped grip part of this invention has a V-shape to make it easy for the user's fingers to insert and to prevent force from being lost when pulling up clothing. The angle of the V-shape can be in the range of 145 degrees to 155 degrees, from the viewpoint of ease of gripping and stability of the lifting motion. [Examples]

[0009] As an example of the dimensions of the V-shaped grip part shown in Figure 1, the length in the left-right direction can be approximately 9 cm and the width approximately 1.8 cm, but these dimensions can be appropriately changed according to the size of the user's fingers, the shape of their clothing, etc.

[0010] The main body has a stepped structure as shown in Figure 2, and can be made of multiple layers, for example, EVA sponge. In the cross-sectional structure shown in Figure 2, the inner part, which is on the waist side of the clothing, is formed higher than the outer part, creating a step that makes it easier for the user's fingers to naturally grip it, improving the grip.

[0011] With this configuration, the overall thickness of this part will be approximately 4.8 mm at its maximum. The preferred placement is directly below the waistband of the clothing. Although this part can be reattached 2-3 times due to its construction, the EVA sponge is prone to deformation with continuous use, so it is practically best to use it as a disposable item. [Explanation of Symbols] 1 EVA sponge 2 EVA sponges 3. Adhesive gel tape

Claims

1. A V-shaped grip part is an adhesive dressing aid used by attaching it to clothing with an elastic waistband, comprising a main body having a V-shaped notch for inserting the user's fingers, and an adhesive layer provided on the clothing-side surface of the main body, wherein the main body has a stepped structure in which the inner portion facing the waist of the clothing is formed thicker than the outer portion, and the stepped structure allows the user to pull up the clothing simply by inserting their fingers into the V-shaped notch and lightly hooking them.

2. The V-shaped grip part according to claim 1, wherein the main body is composed of multiple layers consisting of an outer portion and an inner portion, and the inner portion is formed higher than the outer portion, thereby having a stepped structure that makes it easy for fingers to grip.

3. The V-shaped grip part according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the adhesive layer allows the attachment position to clothing to be arbitrarily adjusted, and the V-shaped grip part can be attached to the optimal position according to the user's body type or ease of movement.

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