Auxiliary installation tool for nail corrector and quick-adhesive nail correction device

Abstract

The present application relates to an auxiliary installation tool (100) for a nail corrector and a quick-adhesive nail correction device. The auxiliary installation tool for the nail corrector comprises an auxiliary installation handle (10), wherein at least one auxiliary installation handle (10) is provided, and the at least one auxiliary installation handle (10) is used for being arranged at at least one end of the nail corrector (200); and a connecting body (20), wherein at least one connecting body (20) is provided, the connecting body (20) is connected to the auxiliary installation handle (10), and the end of the connecting body (20) distal to the auxiliary installation handle (10) is used for detachable connection with the nail corrector (200).

Description

Auxiliary installation tool for nail corrector and quick-adhesive nail correction device

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on March 22, 2024, with application number 2024205788157 and application name “Auxiliary mounting device for nail corrector and quick-adhesive nail correction device”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to an auxiliary installation tool for a nail corrector and a quick-adhesive nail correction device. Background Art

[0003] Due to lack of timely trimming and cleaning, many people's toenails (especially the toenails of the big toe) tend to grow too long and embed into the flesh, causing great pain and discomfort. To address this, nail correctors are usually used during treatment to intervene and control the toenails.

[0004] In the prior art, nail straighteners are often made of elastomers of various materials. To use, adhesive is first applied to the nail straightener, which is then manually pressed to secure the nail straightener to the surface of the toenail being treated. However, because excess adhesive often remains, excess adhesive can easily spill from the edges of the nail straightener during manual pressure, staining the fingers. The stained adhesive is difficult to clean, and some adhesive can even damage the skin due to its corrosive properties. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on this, it is necessary to provide an auxiliary installation tool for nail correctors to address the problem that glue overflow easily stains the user's fingers and even damages the finger skin.

[0006] In a first aspect of the present application, there is provided an auxiliary installation device for a nail corrector, comprising:

[0007] an auxiliary mounting handle, at least one of which is provided, and the at least one auxiliary mounting handle is used to be arranged at at least one end of the nail corrector; and

[0008] A connector, at least one of which is provided, connected to the auxiliary mounting handle, and an end of the connector away from the auxiliary mounting handle is used for detachable connection with the nail corrector.

[0009] The auxiliary installation tool of this solution is used to be combined with the nail corrector when used, so as to better and more safely assist the nail corrector in being installed on the toenail that needs treatment. Specifically, first, a connector is installed for at least one auxiliary installation handle, and then the auxiliary installation handle is connected to the end of the nail corrector through the connector. Then, the attachment surface of the nail corrector is facing upward, and adhesive is applied to the attachment surface. Then, the user holds the auxiliary installation handle by hand and turns the nail corrector 180 degrees so that the attachment surface faces the toenail. Then, by holding the auxiliary installation handle, the nail corrector is adjusted to a suitable attachment position on the surface of the toenail. Finally, press hard toward the toenail to fix the toenail. The nail corrector applies pressure so that the nail corrector is fixed to the toenail through adhesive, thereby completing the installation operation. During this process, even if excess adhesive overflows from the edge of the nail corrector under the influence of pressure, on the one hand, since the user's fingers hold the auxiliary installation handle and stay away from the nail corrector, the overflowing glue will not contact and stain the fingers. On the other hand, the auxiliary installation handle is connected to the nail corrector to form an enlarged and widened pressing area, so that the handle will not touch the overflowing glue, thereby ensuring that the fingers are clean after installation, and avoiding the problem of adhesive damaging the finger skin (some adhesives are corrosive), thereby improving the effectiveness and safety of the nail corrector installation.

[0010] In a second aspect of the present application, there is further provided a quick-adhesive nail correction device, comprising:

[0011] nail straighteners; and,

[0012] The auxiliary installation tool for the nail corrector as described above is assembled detachably from the nail corrector.

[0013] The details of one or more embodiments of the present application are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, objects, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description, drawings, and claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to better describe and illustrate the embodiments and / or examples of the present application, reference may be made to one or more of the accompanying drawings. The additional details or examples used to describe the accompanying drawings should not be considered as limiting the scope of the disclosed application, the presently described embodiments and / or examples, and any of the best modes currently understood for these applications.

[0015] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a quick-adhesive nail correction device according to an embodiment.

[0016] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of a quick-adhesive nail correction device according to another embodiment.

[0017] FIG3 is a bottom view of the structure of FIG2 .

[0018] FIG4 is an exploded structural diagram of FIG3 .

[0019] FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of an alternative solution of the quick-adhesive nail correction device shown in FIG. 2 .

[0020] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of an alternative solution of the quick-adhesive nail correction device shown in FIG1 .

[0021] FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of another alternative solution of the quick-adhesive nail correction device shown in FIG. 1 .

[0022] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of a quick-adhesive nail correction device according to another embodiment.

[0023] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of a quick-adhesive nail correction device having an elastic and retractable structure.

[0024] FIG10 is a schematic structural diagram of another quick-adhesive nail correction device having an elastic and retractable structure.

[0025] FIG11 is a schematic structural diagram of a fast-adhesive nail correction device with a fixed structure.

[0026] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 100: Auxiliary installation tool for nail corrector; 10: Auxiliary installation handle; 11: Connecting end; 12: Handle body; 20: Connecting body; 21: Snap joint; 21a: Anti-slip groove; 22: Snap protrusion; 221: Snap hole; 30: Connecting body; 31: Snap slot; 200: Nail corrector; 210: Mounting block; 211: Snap column; 220: Steel wire. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] To facilitate understanding of the present application, a more comprehensive description of the present application will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of the present application. However, the present application may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of the present application.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number or order of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application.

[0030] 1 and 2 , a quick-adhesive nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present application is shown, which includes a nail corrector 200 and an auxiliary mounting tool for the nail corrector, wherein the auxiliary mounting tool for the nail corrector is detachably assembled from the nail corrector 200 .

[0031] It can be seen that the structures and types of the nail correctors 200 shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are different, that is, the auxiliary mounting device for the nail corrector of the present invention can be applied to various types of nail correctors 200 and has excellent versatility.

[0032] Exemplarily, the auxiliary installation tool for the nail corrector includes an auxiliary installation handle 10 and a connector 20 . There is at least one auxiliary installation handle 10 , and the at least one auxiliary installation handle 10 is used to be arranged at at least one end of the nail corrector 200 .

[0033] It is necessary to explain that the auxiliary installation handle 10 is arranged at at least one end of the nail corrector 200. It can be understood that the auxiliary installation handle 10 is arranged at any one end of the nail corrector 200 in the length direction, or at any position between the two ends of the nail corrector 200 in the length direction.

[0034] Preferably, two auxiliary mounting handles 10 are provided and have the same structural dimensions, and the two auxiliary mounting handles 10 are symmetrically arranged at opposite ends of the nail corrector 200. Of course, the two auxiliary mounting handles 10 can also have different structural dimensions and be asymmetrically arranged, which can be selected according to actual needs.

[0035] Two connectors 20 are provided. The connectors 20 are connected to the auxiliary mounting handles 10 in a one-to-one correspondence. One end of the connector 20 away from the auxiliary mounting handle 10 is used for detachable connection with the nail corrector 200 .

[0036] It is necessary to point out that in possible embodiments, only one auxiliary mounting handle 10 and connector 20 may be provided, or three or more of both may be provided at the same time, which is also within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0037] In summary, the implementation of the technical solution of this embodiment will have the following effects: the auxiliary installation tool of this solution is used to be combined with the nail corrector 200 when used, so as to better and more safely assist the nail corrector 200 in being installed on the toenail that needs treatment. Specifically, first, the connector 20 is installed for at least one auxiliary installation handle 10, and then the auxiliary installation handle 10 is connected to the end of the nail corrector 200 through the connector 20, and then the attachment surface of the nail corrector 200 is facing upward, and adhesive is applied to the attachment surface, and then the user holds the auxiliary installation handle 10 by hand to turn the nail corrector 200 180 degrees so that the attachment surface faces the toenail, and then adjusts the nail corrector 200 to a suitable attachment position on the surface of the toenail by holding the auxiliary installation handle 10, and finally By pressing hard in the direction of the toenail, pressure is applied to the nail corrector 200 so that the nail corrector 200 is fixed to the toenail through the adhesive, thereby completing the installation operation. During this process, even if excess adhesive overflows from the edge of the nail corrector under the influence of pressure, on the one hand, since the user's fingers hold the auxiliary installation handle 10 and are away from the nail corrector 200, the overflowing glue will not contact and stain the fingers. On the other hand, the auxiliary installation handle 10 is connected to the nail corrector 200 to form an enlarged and widened pressing area, so that the handle will not touch the overflowing glue, thereby ensuring that the fingers are clean after installation, and avoiding the problem of adhesive damaging the finger skin (some adhesives are corrosive and highly sticky), thereby improving the effectiveness and safety of the installation of the nail corrector 200.

[0038] It should be noted that, in actual use, the adhesive can also be applied directly to the surface of the toenails. When too much adhesive is applied or the applied area exceeds the area of ​​the bottom of the nail corrector 200, there will also be the problem of glue overflow. In this case, the quick-adhesive nail correction device of this patent application is still applicable.

[0039] It should also be noted that the reason why the overflowed glue does not stain the fingers is not only because the user's fingers hold the auxiliary installation handle 10 and are away from the nail corrector 200, but also because the auxiliary installation handle 10 widens the pressing area, and because the nail corrector 200 itself is relatively thick, which creates a distance from the nail surface.

[0040] 6 to 8 are schematic diagrams of various structures of alternative solutions to the quick-adhesive nail correction device shown in FIG. 1 .

[0041] The nail corrector 200 is usually placed in the middle of the auxiliary installation tool, with a distance of 5 mm between the top of the nail corrector 200 and the distal end of the auxiliary installation handle 10 or at least one side thereof for easy handholding.

[0042] Continuing with Figure 1 , in some optional embodiments, the auxiliary mounting handle 10 includes a connecting end 11 and a handle body 12 connected to the side of the connecting end 11 facing away from the nail corrector 200. The handle body 12 is a rod having a predetermined length, width, and thickness to fit the hand of most users, allowing for a more effective grip on the auxiliary mounting handle 10 to press and adhere the nail corrector 200 to the toenail. For example, in this embodiment, the handle body 12 is no less than 8 mm in length and no less than 1 mm in width.

[0043] Furthermore, anti-slip patterns may be formed on the outer wall of the handle body 12 to improve the stability of the grip.

[0044] The connecting end 11 is provided with an arcuate structure, for example, it can be half-moon shaped. In other embodiments, the connecting end 11 can also be a rectangular, square, triangular, trapezoidal or other structures. The concave side wall of the connecting end 11 is detachably connected to the end of the nail corrector 200 provided correspondingly through at least two connectors 20 provided at intervals. The connecting end 11 with an arcuate structure can form an arcuate cavity, so that the end of the nail corrector 200 can extend into the arcuate cavity, so that the end of the nail corrector 200 is simultaneously connected to at least two connectors 20 provided at intervals, thereby improving the connection firmness between the auxiliary installation handle 10 and the nail corrector 200, and avoiding the situation where only a single connector 20 is provided, and the connector 20 is accidentally disconnected due to insufficient strength, causing the auxiliary installation handle 10 to be accidentally separated from the nail corrector 200, affecting subsequent normal use.

[0045] The connecting end 11 and the area where it is located serve to widen the surface. This widening prevents overflowing glue from directly contacting the finger. Furthermore, the connecting end 11 and the area where it is located have a certain thickness. The combined thickness of the connecting end 11 and the nail corrector 200 is at least 0.3 mm. This creates a height difference between the finger and the nail surface during pressing. When the fingertip applies pressure, the outer side of the fingertip is protected from overflowing glue by a height of at least 0.3 mm. Based on practical experience, a design with a thickness greater than 1 mm is preferred.

[0046] Furthermore, in the thickness direction of the auxiliary mounting tool for the nail corrector and the nail corrector 200, the connecting end 11 partially overlaps with the end of the nail corrector 200. Specifically, the connecting end 11 is located above the end of the nail corrector 200. As a result, when the auxiliary mounting handle 10 is grasped and pressed downward, the connecting end 11 also applies downward pressure to the end of the nail corrector 200, thereby reducing the strength requirements of the connector 20 and achieving a better and faster crimping effect on the nail corrector 200.

[0047] Furthermore, in some optional embodiments, the connector 20 includes a first end connected to the auxiliary mounting handle 10 and a second end connected to the nail corrector 200, with the cross-sectional area of ​​the connector 20 decreasing from the first end to the second end. This arrangement results in a larger connection area between the first end and the auxiliary mounting handle 10, resulting in a stronger connection, while the second end and the nail corrector 200 have a relatively smaller connection area and a weaker connection. This makes it easier to break the connector 20 by moving the auxiliary mounting handle 10 after the nail corrector 200 is firmly bonded to the toenail, thereby quickly and effectively separating the auxiliary mounting handle 10 from the nail corrector 200.

[0048] Unlike the connector 20 used as the connecting medium in Figure 1, the connector 20 in the nail correction device shown in Figures 2 to 4 has a different structural form. Specifically, the connector 20 includes a snap joint 21 and a snap protrusion 22. The snap protrusion 22 is arranged on the snap joint 21, and the snap protrusion 22 is recessed with a snap hole 221. The nail corrector 200 includes a mounting block 210, and the mounting block 210 is protruding with a snap column 211. The snap column 211 can be detachably inserted into the snap hole 221.

[0049] Alternatively, as an alternative to the above embodiment, the connecting body 20 may include a snap joint 21 and a snap protrusion 22, the snap protrusion 22 is arranged on the snap joint 21, the snap protrusion 22 is provided with a snap column 211, the nail corrector 200 includes a mounting block 210, the mounting block 210 is recessed with a snap hole 221, and the snap column 211 can be detachably inserted into the snap hole 221.

[0050] With the clamping post 211 tightly inserted into the clamping hole 221, the auxiliary installation handle 10 and the nail corrector 200 can be quickly and reliably assembled. After the nail corrector 200 is bonded to the toenail, the auxiliary installation handle 10 is pulled upward so that the pulling force is greater than the friction resistance between the clamping post 211 and the clamping hole 221. The clamping post 211 will automatically disengage from the clamping hole 221, completing the separation of the auxiliary installation handle 10 and the nail corrector 200.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 2 , a side surface of the clamping joint 21 facing away from the clamping protrusion 22 is further provided with a raised anti-slip groove 21 a to prevent slipping during a pressing operation.

[0052] Considering that during actual processing, dimensional errors are inevitable between the engaging hole 221 and / or the engaging post 211, which may prevent them from forming a tight fit when inserted, in some optional embodiments, the wall of the engaging hole 221 is provided with a first tapered surface, and the outer wall of the engaging post 211 is provided with a second tapered surface, which is adapted to be wedged tightly against the first tapered surface. The wedged fit between the first and second tapered surfaces helps to improve the secure connection between the engaging post 211 and the engaging hole 221 and eliminates assembly failures caused by dimensional errors during processing.

[0053] It is necessary to explain that the inclination direction of the first conical surface and the second conical surface should be designed so as not to affect the normal insertion and separation of the clamping column 211 and the clamping hole 221 .

[0054] FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of an alternative embodiment of the quick-adhesive nail correction device shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 .

[0055] Continuing with Figures 2 through 4 , in addition to any of the aforementioned embodiments, the auxiliary mounting tool for the nail corrector further includes a connector 30 , the ends of which are connected to the two clamping connectors 21 in a one-to-one relationship. The connector 30 is used to connect the two auxiliary mounting handles 10 into one piece, reducing the number of parts and facilitating quick assembly of the auxiliary mounting tool with the nail corrector 200 .

[0056] Furthermore, the connector 30 defines a slot 31 for releasably engaging the wire 220 of the nail corrector 200. By inserting the connecting post 211 into the connecting hole 221, the wire 220 of the nail corrector 200 is engaged with the slot 31, forming a second mounting structure. This further strengthens the connection between the auxiliary mounting device and the nail corrector 200 and prevents accidental separation of the auxiliary mounting device from the nail corrector 200 during use due to insufficient connection strength between the connecting post 211 and the connecting hole 221.

[0057] In addition, the present application also provides a structural schematic diagram of a quick-adhesive nail correction device with an elastic and retractable structure (as shown in Figures 9 and 10), as well as a structural schematic diagram of a quick-adhesive nail correction device with a fixed structure.

[0058] Among them, the nail corrector 200 in Figures 9 and 10 is a retractable spring body. For example. The width of the toenail is 18mm, and the width of the spring body is 14mm. By stretching the spring body to 18mm, a contraction force will be generated to pull out the ingrown nail in the nail groove. In this case, the connector 20 of the auxiliary mounting handle 10 is a force-bearing body and needs to have a certain degree of firmness to withstand the tension and avoid being broken. After the spring body is stretched from 14mm wide to 18mm (the size is for example only), it is fixed by applying an adhesive. After fixation, the rotatable handle is cut off with scissors. The fast-adhesive nail correction device with a fixed structure (i.e., fixed size) in Figure 11 can also be cut off with scissors after pasting the connector 20 of the auxiliary mounting handle 10.

[0059] In summary, the auxiliary mounting handle 10 and the nail corrector 200 can be categorized into two types based on their assembly method: A. One-piece type, in which the nail corrector 200 and the auxiliary mounting handle 10 are connected as a whole via a physical connector 20 that can be cut or manually pulled; and B. Two-piece type, in which the nail corrector 200 and the auxiliary mounting handle 10 are assembled together using a snap-fit ​​mechanism. Regardless of whether the auxiliary mounting handle 10 is one-piece or two-piece, it can be used with a nail corrector 200 of a specific length or a retractable length.

[0060] In addition, for the one-piece auxiliary installation handle 10, different design features are: First, the auxiliary installation handle 10 is divided into a handle and a connector 20, and may not have a press-to-widen area. The connector can be cut or manually pulled off. Second, the auxiliary installation handle 10 includes a handle, a connector 20 and a press-to-widen area. The auxiliary installation handle 10 can be located in the thickness direction of the nail corrector 200, or it can be located above the nail corrector 200. Third, the auxiliary installation handle 10 is divided into a connector 20 and a handle, and the handle is the press area. By pressing the handle, pressure is applied to the nail corrector 200 to fix it. The connector 20 and the handle are made of hard plastic, and the connector 20 is cut after being firmly glued.

[0061] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0062] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make a number of variations and improvements without departing from the concept of the present application, and these variations and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent application shall be based on the appended claims, and the description and drawings may be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. An auxiliary installation device for a nail corrector, comprising: An auxiliary mounting handle, at least one of which is provided, and the at least one auxiliary mounting handle is used to be arranged at at least one end of the nail corrector; as well as, A connector, at least one of which is provided, connected to the auxiliary mounting handle, and an end of the connector away from the auxiliary mounting handle is used for detachable connection with the nail corrector.

2. The auxiliary installation tool for nail corrector according to claim 1, wherein: There are two auxiliary mounting handles, which are arranged at opposite ends of the nail corrector in a one-to-one correspondence. The auxiliary mounting handle is provided with a connecting end, and the concave side wall of the connecting end is detachably connected to the end portions of the nail corrector correspondingly provided by at least two spaced-apart connecting bodies.

3. The auxiliary installation tool for nail corrector according to claim 2, wherein: In the thickness direction of the auxiliary mounting tool for the nail corrector and the nail corrector, the connecting end partially overlaps with the end of the nail corrector, and the connecting end is located above the end of the nail corrector.

4. The auxiliary installation tool for nail corrector according to claim 2, wherein: The auxiliary mounting handle further includes a handle body connected to a side of the connecting end away from the nail corrector.

5. The auxiliary installation tool for nail corrector according to claim 1, wherein: The connector includes a first end connected to the auxiliary mounting handle and a second end connected to the nail corrector. The cross-sectional area of ​​the connector decreases from the first end to the second end.

6. The auxiliary installation tool for nail corrector according to claim 1, wherein: The connector includes a clamping joint and a clamping protrusion, the clamping protrusion is provided on the clamping joint, the clamping protrusion is recessed with a clamping hole, the nail corrector includes a mounting block, the mounting block is protruded with a clamping column, and the clamping column is detachably inserted into the clamping hole; Alternatively, the connector includes a snap joint and a snap protrusion, the snap protrusion is arranged on the snap joint, the snap protrusion is provided with a snap column, the nail corrector includes a mounting block, the mounting block is recessed with a snap hole, and the snap column can be detachably inserted into the snap hole.

7. The auxiliary installation tool for nail corrector according to claim 6, wherein: The hole wall of the clamping hole is provided with a first conical surface, and the outer peripheral wall of the clamping column is provided with a second conical surface, and the second conical surface is adapted to be wedged tightly with the first conical surface.

8. The auxiliary installation tool for nail corrector according to claim 6, wherein: The auxiliary installation tool for the nail corrector also includes a connecting body, and both ends of the connecting body are respectively connected to the two card connectors in a one-to-one correspondence.

9. The auxiliary installation tool for nail corrector according to claim 8, wherein: The connecting body is provided with a card slot, and the card slot is used for detachable card connection with the steel wire of the nail corrector.

10. A quick-adhesive nail correction device comprising: nail straighteners; as well as, The auxiliary mounting tool for a nail corrector according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the auxiliary mounting tool for a nail corrector is detachably assembled from the nail corrector.

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