Steering wheel assist devices for people with muscular dysfunction

Abstract

The present invention relates to a steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength, comprising: a fixing part for fixing the steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength to a steering wheel; a main body part coupled to the upper end of the fixing part and rotating on the upper end of the fixing part; and an insertion part protruding from the main body part and having a groove into which a driver's thumb is inserted.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength. Background Technology

[0003] There are various auxiliary devices to improve the convenience of operating the vehicle's steering wheel.

[0004] These assistive devices are attached to one side of the vehicle's steering wheel, helping elderly people or women with limited strength to operate the wheel more easily.

[0005] It is particularly effective for drivers who cannot use their hands freely or who have difficulty operating the steering wheel due to a lack of muscle strength caused by spinal cord injury.

[0006] Prior art related to such an auxiliary device is Korean Registered Utility Model No. 20-0216443.

[0007] However, conventional technology has a problem in that when a finger is inserted into an assistive device and the steering wheel is rotated, the assistive device also rotates in the same direction as the steering wheel. This can cause the finger to detach from the assistive device, leading to an accident and injury to the driver's hand, when used by drivers who cannot freely use their hands or who have difficulty performing normal steering wheel operations due to muscle weakness caused by spinal cord injury or other reasons.

[0008] In addition, conventional technology has the problem that the length of the assistive device cannot be adjusted, making it difficult to use for drivers who cannot freely use their hands or who lack muscle strength due to spinal cord injury or other reasons, and thus cannot freely adjust the distance to the steering wheel. The problem to be solved

[0009] The technical problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a steering wheel assist device for drivers with reduced muscle strength, which enables drivers who cannot freely use their hands or lack muscle strength due to spinal cord injury or other reasons, making general steering wheel operation difficult, to operate the steering wheel more easily.

[0010] Another technical problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a steering wheel assist device for drivers with reduced muscle strength, which enables drivers who cannot freely use their hands or cannot freely adjust the distance to the steering wheel due to a lack of muscle strength caused by spinal cord injury, to operate the steering wheel more easily.

[0011] The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0013] In order to solve the above technical problems, according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, a steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength may be provided, comprising: a fixing part for fixing a steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength to a steering wheel; a main body part coupled to the upper end of the fixing part and rotating on the upper end of the fixing part; and an insertion part protruding from the main body part and having a groove into which a driver's thumb is inserted.

[0014] Here, the main body can be adjusted in length from front to back.

[0015] In addition, it may further include an anti-slip part that is worn on the driver's thumb and has an anti-slip protrusion formed on the outside. Effects of the invention

[0017] The present invention has the effect of enabling drivers who have difficulty operating a steering wheel in a normal manner due to a lack of muscle strength caused by spinal cord injury or other reasons, or who cannot freely use their hands, to operate the steering wheel more easily.

[0018] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0020] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength according to one embodiment of the present invention installed on a steering wheel. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0021] The present invention is capable of various modifications and may have various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that it includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0022] Terms containing ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but such components are not limited by such terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0023] When it is stated that one component is 'connected' or 'connected' to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, there may also be other components in between. On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is 'directly connected' or 'directly connected' to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0024] The terms used in this application are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to indicate the presence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength according to one embodiment of the present invention installed on a steering wheel.

[0027] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a steering wheel assist device (100) for a person with reduced muscle strength includes a fixed part (110), a main body part (120), an insertion part (130), and an anti-slip part (140).

[0028] The fixing part (110) is in the form of a clip, and opens before installation on the steering wheel (10) to insert the steering wheel (10), and closes after the steering wheel (10) is inserted so that the steering wheel assist device (100) for a person with reduced muscle strength is fixed to the steering wheel (10).

[0029] The main body (120) is coupled to the top of the fixed part (110) and can be rotated on the top of the fixed part (110).

[0030] Additionally, the main body (120) is adjustable in length in the forward and backward directions. Specifically, the main body (120) is in the form of a bellows, and its length is adjusted by extending or contracting in the direction of the driver or the opposite direction of the driver to make it easier for the driver to insert their thumb into the insertion part (130).

[0031] The insertion part (130) is formed protruding from the top of the main body part (120), and a groove is formed on the top so that the driver's thumb is inserted. Here, the insertion part (130) may be made of a soft material.

[0032] The anti-slip portion (140) has an anti-slip protrusion formed on its exterior and is designed to be worn on the driver's thumb. After being worn on the driver's thumb, it is inserted into the insertion portion (130) to prevent the driver's thumb from slipping from the insertion portion (130). Here, the anti-slip portion (140) may be made of a hard material.

[0033] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Referring to FIG. 3, when a driver wears the anti-slip part (140), inserts it into the insertion part (130) of the steering wheel assist device (100) for a person with reduced muscle strength installed on the steering wheel (10), and rotates the steering wheel (10), the main body part (120) rotates on the upper part of the fixed part (110).

[0035] Accordingly, the insertion part (130) does not rotate in the direction in which the steering wheel (10) rotates, and is located at the bottom of the main body part (120), thereby preventing the driver's hand from being bent by the rotation of the steering wheel (10).

[0036] Although embodiments according to the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible therefrom. Accordingly, the true technical scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the following claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0038] 110 : Fixed part 120 : Main body part 130: Insert part 140: Anti-slip part

Claims

Claim 1 A steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength comprises: a fixing part for fixing the steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength to a steering wheel; a main body part coupled to the upper end of the fixing part and rotating on the upper end of the fixing part; an insertion part protruding from the main body part and having a groove into which a driver's thumb is inserted; and an anti-slip part having an anti-slip projection formed on the outside and worn on the driver's thumb, wherein the insertion part is made of a soft material and the anti-slip part is made of a hard material, and when the steering wheel rotates, the main body part rotates on the upper end of the fixing part, and the insertion part does not rotate in the direction of rotation of the steering wheel but is positioned at the lower end of the main body part, thereby preventing the driver's hand from being bent by the rotation of the steering wheel. Claim 2 A steering wheel assist device for a person with reduced muscle strength according to claim 1, characterized in that the main body part is adjustable in length from front to back. Claim 3 delete

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