Wrist support belt with support plate

Abstract

To provide a rational wrist supporter that reduces the burden on the body without relying on muscle strength for the various roles of the hand, such as lifting, carrying, and grasping, although wrist supporters have been commercially available in a wide variety of forms up until now. [Solution] The belt supporter of the present invention fixes the palm and wrist on the palm side with a fixing plate, and further supports the ulnar head of the wrist on the back side of the hand at the ankle opening.By wrapping these together crosswise, the wrist is stabilized and firmly fixed, and by controlling unnecessary movement, a stabilizing function is created, preventing unnecessary muscle strain, allowing for lighter loads to be carried, and reducing the strain on the arms and hands.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to reducing the strain on the hands and arms by allowing a user to feel that the load is lighter than the actual weight. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, supports with plates for protecting the wrist have been commercially available in a wide variety of forms and have been widely advertised to the public.

[0003] A supporter with a wrist support plate has a palm support plate and a back support plate attached to the supporter, and by fixing the wrist, it controls unnecessary wrist movement and reduces the strain on the hand and arm (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7650394 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the prior art described in Patent Document 1, the lower sides of the palm and back side support plates are firmly fixed by wrapping them with elastic bands for tightening. However, the upper sides of the support plates are fixed only by the pressure of the elastic supporters, so unless the supporters are precisely fitted to the size of the wearer's hand, they are difficult to fix firmly and may not provide sufficient relief. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a belt supporter with wrist support plate that is worn on the hand and wrist and is equipped with a wrist support plate and an ankle opening, and when the belt supporter is worn on the hand and wrist, the belt supporters cross each other and wrap around the hand and wrist, covering the palm and back of the hand, the wrist support plate is pressed by the belt supporter to come into contact with the palm and wrist, and the ulnar head of the ankle of the wrist fits into the ankle opening provided in the belt supporter.

[0007] In addition, the belt supporter with wrist support plate of the present invention is characterized in that it has a thumb opening at the tip of the belt supporter and a hook-and-loop fastener at the rear end of the inner surface to fasten the belt supporter after it has been wrapped around and secured.

[0008] The belt supporter with wrist fixing plate of the present invention is characterized in that a rubber band for replacing the fixing plate is provided on the inner surface of the belt supporter on the palm side, and the fixing plate can be turned upside down with the replacement rubber band, so that it can be worn on both the left and right hand.

[0009] The belt supporter with wrist support plate of the present invention is characterized by being made of a highly elastic material, with the inner surface made of a highly elastic material and an anti-stretch patch to prevent stretching, the ankle openings bordered with fixing cloth, a hook-and-loop fastener at the rear end, and an anti-slip cloth at the rear end of the outer surface. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] The present invention pinpoints and firmly fixes the fixing plate on the palm side to the ulnar head of the ankle on the back of the hand, and by wrapping them crosswise with a belt supporter, a synergistic effect is created, providing stable fixing force and a comfortable fit, giving the feeling of a lighter load.

[0011] The belt supporter with wrist support plate of the present invention is made of a highly elastic material, and the inner surface is made of a highly elastic material with an anti-stretch cloth applied to the area around the wrist to prevent stretching, so the wrist is not constricted and pressure fixation is avoided, and the moderate pressure puts less strain on the wrist, making it possible to wear for long periods of time, and the back end of the outer surface is fitted with an anti-slip cloth to fit the hand and luggage, making it easier to move.

[0012] In addition, the ankle opening is edged with a fixed cloth, which firmly grips and supports the ulnar head of the ankle, stabilizing the wrist. Firmly fixing the wrist and controlling unnecessary movement creates a stabilizing function, allowing you to hold objects lightly without putting unnecessary strain on your muscles, and reducing strain on your hands and arms.

[0013] This invention is a belt supporter with wrist support plates that uses a different concept from conventional ones to reduce the burden on the body. Simply cross the bands and wrap them around your body naturally, and the pressure can be freely adjusted. It provides both support and a comfortable fit. It is easy to wear and can be used by anyone, regardless of age or gender. There are also belt supporters for right or left hands, depending on the purpose, and some have rubber bands for replacing the support plates, so they can be worn on both the left and right hands.

[0014] Wearing the belt supporter with wrist support plate of the present invention firmly secures the wrist, reducing the strain on the hands and arms when lifting or carrying luggage, so it can be easily worn by people carrying bags for work or school, shopping bags, or those involved in delivery work or moving, by simply wrapping it over work gloves.It can also be used for a wide range of purposes, such as in the welfare field of caregiving and nursing. According to the information, the recommended weight of luggage that a person can carry is 40% of their body weight for men (maximum 55 kg or less) and 60% of their body weight for women (maximum 30 kg or less).By wearing the belt supporter with wrist support plate of this invention, the person can feel that the weight is lighter than the actual weight. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 is a front view of the belt supporter with wrist support plate of the present invention, where (a) is a front view of the outer surface set for the left hand, and (b) is a front view showing the internal structure of the inner surface set for the left hand. [Figure 2] 1A and 1B are exploded explanatory views of the palm side support plate of the belt supporter with wrist support plate of the present invention, in which (a) is a front view of the palm side support plate and (b) is a side view of the palm side support plate. [Figure 3] This is an explanatory diagram of an exploded view of a belt supporter with a wrist support plate of the present invention, to which a rubber band for replacing the support plate has been attached, where (a) is a front view showing the state in which the rubber band for replacing the support plate has been attached to the belt supporter body, (b) is an explanatory diagram of a support plate inserted for the left hand, and (c) is an explanatory diagram of a support plate inserted for the right hand. [Figure 4] 1 is an exploded view showing the process of putting on the belt supporter with wrist support plate of the present invention by passing the thumb through the thumb opening and wrapping the supporter around the wrist with the thumb as the axis, where (a) is the palm side of the wrist, (b) is the back side of the hand, (c) is the palm side, (d) is the back side of the hand, and (e) is an explanatory diagram of the putting on process on the palm side. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1(a) is a front view of the outer surface 1 of a belt supporter with a wrist support plate, which has a thumb opening 3 and an ankle opening 4. The upper and lower ends 6 and 7 of a palm support plate 5 for the left hand protrude vertically from the outer surface 1 of the belt supporter, and a non-slip cloth 8 is attached to the rear end. Fig. 1(b) is a rear view of Fig. 1(a). The internal structure of the inner surface 2 of the belt supporter includes the thumb opening 3 and ankle opening 4, as well as upper and lower rubber bands 9 and 10 for replacing the support plate, which are arranged diagonally above and below. It also includes an ankle opening edging 11, an elastic stopper 13 in the wrist wrapping area 12, and a hook-and-loop fastener 14 at the rear end.

[0017] Figure 2(a) is a front view of palm-side support plate 5, which has wide, rounded upper end 6 and lower end 7. Figure 2(b) is a side view of palm-side support plate 5, which is curved to fit the palm and wrist, with convex portion 15 on upper end 6 and cushion sheet 16 on the side.

[0018] Figure 3(a) is a front view showing the state in which the fixing plate replacement rubber band is attached to the belt support main body, which has fixing plate replacement upper and lower rubber bands 9 and 10 formed diagonally above and below on the inner surface 2 of the belt support. Figure 3(b) shows the palm fixing plate 5 set for the left hand, in which the upper end 6 of the palm side fixing plate is inserted downward into the upper fixing plate replacement rubber band 9 with the cushion sheet 16 facing up. Figure 3(c) shows the palm fixing plate 5 set for the right hand, in which the upper end 6 of the palm side fixing plate is inserted upward into the lower fixing plate replacement rubber band 10 with the cushion sheet 16 facing up.

[0019] Figure 4 illustrates the process of setting up the belt support outer surface 1 for the left hand and wrapping it around the left wrist. In Figure 4(a), the thumb is passed through the thumb opening 3 on the belt support outer surface 1 and turned while pulling down towards the wrist on the little finger side of the palm. In Figure 4(b), the ulnar head of the ankle is placed in the ankle opening 4 on the back of the hand and turned while wrapping along the wrist. In Figure 4(c), the lower end 7 of the palm-side fixing plate protruding from the outer surface 1 of the belt support on the palm side is crossed, caught and covered, and turned up towards the little finger side. In Figure 4(d), the plate is turned towards the space between the thumb and index finger on the back of the hand. In Figure 4(e), the upper end 6 of the palm-side fixing plate protruding from the outer surface 1 of the belt support on the palm side is crossed, caught and covered, and turned, and then turned to the inner surface 2 of the belt support. Take it down and fasten it with the Velcro.

[0020] The belt supporter with wrist support plate of the present invention consists of a single supporter, made of a highly elastic material such as polyester, with a hook-and-loop fastener 14 at the rear end and a non-slip cloth 8 on the backside. Furthermore, by applying an elasticity-retaining patch 13 to the wrist wrapping area 12 on the inner surface 2 of the belt supporter, excessive pressure on the wrist can be avoided and moderate pressure can be applied to reduce strain on the wrist, and the cooperation of both elastic and non-elastic areas provides effective functionality. There are no particular restrictions on the material, and any known material can be used as long as it meets the above requirements.

[0021] The palm-side support plate 5 of the present invention's wrist support belt supporter is made of a light metal or similar material and is deformed into a shape that makes it easy to insert the support plate replacement rubber bands 9, 10. The palm-side support plate's upper end 6 is rounded to facilitate insertion, and the palm-side support plate's lower end 7 is slightly wider to ensure stability with the wrist. Furthermore, the palm-side support plate's upper end 6, which comes into direct contact with the palm, is shaped to fit the palm and wrist, taking into consideration any discomfort caused by the thickness of the area between the palm and wrist. Furthermore, a convex portion 15 is provided on the palm-side support plate's upper end 6, which comes into direct contact with the palm, and a thin cushion sheet 16 is provided on its side, providing a comfortable fit between the palm and wrist.

[0022] The palm-side support plate upper end 6 and palm-side support plate lower end 7 of the palm-side support plate 5 of the present invention protrude upward and downward beyond the width of the belt supporter with wrist support plate. However, during the process of wrapping the outer surface 1 of the belt supporter, the palm-side support plate lower end 7 is wrapped up while crossing over from below, and then the palm-side support plate upper end 6 is wrapped up while crossing over from above, and finally secured with hook-and-loop fastener 14 at the rear end, thereby ensuring a secure fit to the wrist. Furthermore, the ankle opening 4 supports the ulnar bone on the back of the hand, providing stability. These mutual effects create a stabilizing function, providing the feeling of a lighter load and reducing strain on the hands and arms.

[0023] The size of the belt supporter with wrist support plate of the present invention can be adjusted depending on the user, age, gender, type of work, purpose of use, etc. The length of the belt supporter with wrist support plate of the present invention is preferably 40 cm to 60 cm, for example, and the width is preferably 5 cm to 8 cm. The length of the palm side support plate 10 is preferably 5 cm to 11 cm, the width of the upper end 11 is preferably 2 cm to 4 cm, and the width of the lower end 12 is preferably 2 cm to 5 cm. The length of the ankle opening 4 is preferably 6 cm to 8 cm, and the width is preferably 1 cm to 3 cm. [Explanation of symbols]

[0024] 1 Belt supporter outer surface 2 Belt supporter inner surface 3 Thumb opening 4 Ankle opening 5 Palm side support plate 6 Upper end of palm side fixation plate 7 Lower end of palm side support plate 8. Anti-slip cloth 9 Upper part of the rubber band for replacing the fixing plate 10 Lower part of rubber band for replacing fixing plate 11 Ankle opening edging 12 Wrist wrap range 13 Stretch stopper 14 hook and loop fasteners 15 Palm side fixation plate upper end convex part 16 Cushion Seat

Claims

1. A belt supporter with a wrist support plate that is worn on the hand and wrist and has a wrist support plate and an ankle opening, When wearing the belt supporter on your hand or wrist, Cross and grab the lower end of the wrist support plate, wrap it around and rotate it towards the little finger side, then cross and grab the upper end of the wrist support plate. The belt supporters cross over each other and wrap around the hands and wrists, covering the palms and backs of the hands. The wrist support plate is pressed by the belt supporter and comes into contact with the palm and wrist. The belt supporter with the wrist fixing plate is characterized in that the ulnar head of the ankle of the wrist is accommodated in the ankle opening provided in the belt supporter.

2. A thumb opening is provided at the tip of the belt supporter, The rear end of the inner surface is fitted with a hook-and-loop fastener.

2. The belt supporter with wrist support plate according to claim 1, wherein the belt supporter is secured after being wrapped around and secured.

3. A rubber band for replacing the fixing plate is provided on the inside of the belt supporter on the palm side.

3. The belt supporter with wrist support plate according to claim 2, wherein the replacement rubber band allows the support plate to be turned upside down and worn on either the left or right hand.

4. The belt supporter with wrist support plate as described in claim 3 is made of a highly elastic material, the inner surface is made of a highly elastic material and an elasticity-preventing patch to prevent elasticity, the ankle opening is edged with a fixing cloth, the rear end is made of a hook-and-loop fastener, and the rear end of the outer surface is made of an anti-slip cloth.

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