Elbow band capable of supporting plurality of muscles

Abstract

According to the present invention, an elbow band capable of supporting a plurality of muscles comprises: a band unit formed elongated to surround the elbow of a user; and at least one pressing unit configured on each inner surface of the band unit and configured to surround at least a part along the circumference of the elbow of the user and apply pressure toward the center of the elbow, wherein the band unit simultaneously surrounds the inner and outer muscles of the elbow of the user and supports the muscles and tendons to suppress damage.

Description

Elbow band capable of supporting multiple muscles

[0001] The present invention relates to an elbow band capable of supporting multiple muscles, and more specifically, to an elbow band capable of supporting multiple muscles that uses a pad to wrap around the circumference of the elbow to suppress pressure on blood vessels and nerves, and by applying pressure to muscles at various locations along the circumference, disperses force in a direction intersecting with the direction of the muscles to suppress damage to tendons and muscles.

[0002]

[0003] The human arm can be operated by the joints and multiple muscles surrounding them, and injuries may occur due to repetitive and continuous overuse during exercises or activities involving gripping with the hands. In such cases, healing may sometimes be incomplete and pain may persist.

[0004] Therefore, bands have been designed and used to protect the aforementioned joints and bones by being worn on the elbows.

[0005] Generally, protective bands are worn on vulnerable joints, such as wrist, ankle, and elbow braces, to protect them, and are worn for safety by athletes competing in various sports, workers performing tasks, or children enjoying play.

[0006] A conventional band according to the prior art is formed in the shape of a band that wraps around the elbow area and is configured to evenly compress the elbow area along the circumference on the outer side of the elbow.

[0007] However, bands based on such conventional technology only perform the function of simply compressing the elbow area; they are difficult to support or protect muscles by applying pressure to specific areas, and there was a problem that continuous wear was difficult because they also compressed nerves or blood vessels.

[0008] In particular, for sports such as golf and tennis, which are popular recently, lateral or medial epicondylitis frequently occurs due to continuous exercise, so a band capable of providing intensive protection to the affected muscles is needed.

[0009] Additionally, there was no function to check health. Of course, products like recently developed smart bands can collect the user's physical data to check health, but they did not have the function of providing protection through partial or complete compression of the elbow area.

[0010]

[0011] The present invention is an invention devised to solve the problems of the aforementioned prior art, and aims to provide an elbow band capable of supporting multiple muscles that, when worn on a user's elbow, wraps around the circumference to suppress pressure on blood vessels and nerves, and simultaneously compresses and supports the inner and outer muscles and tendons of the forearm, thereby preventing or reducing damage to the muscles and tendons.

[0012] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0013]

[0014] According to one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned purpose, an elbow band capable of supporting a plurality of muscles comprises a wrapping band unit formed to be long and wrapping around a user's elbow, and a compression unit configured to wrap around at least a portion of the user's elbow along the circumference of the band unit and to apply pressure toward the center of the elbow, wherein the band unit simultaneously wraps around the inner and outer muscles of the user's elbow and supports the muscles and tendons to inhibit damage.

[0015] In addition, the band unit is formed long with a certain circumference, and the compression load on the elbow muscle portion of the pressure unit can be changed by selectively adjusting the circumference.

[0016] Additionally, it may further include a measuring unit that is provided at a position in contact with or adjacent to the user's elbow in at least one of the band unit or the pressure unit to measure and collect biometric information.

[0017] In addition, the band unit can be partially banded along the length direction and double-layered so that the overall circumference can be adjusted.

[0018] In addition, the band unit may be formed in the shape of a strip and a ring, which are formed long and have a separate fixing means formed on one side along the length direction, and include a loop portion provided on the other side of the strip, wherein the strip is formed to wrap around the user's elbow, with one side passing through the loop portion and then being banded in the opposite direction to be double-layered and fixed by the fixing means.

[0019] Additionally, the pressure unit includes a first pressure portion that protrudes from the band unit toward the user's elbow and compresses either the inner or outer muscle of the elbow, and a second pressure portion that protrudes from the band unit at a position spaced apart from the first pressure portion and compresses the other one of the inner or outer muscle of the elbow, and may be formed so as not to compress blood vessels and nerves located within the elbow.

[0020] In addition, the contact surface of the first pressure part and the second pressure part may be formed to be curved in correspondence with the shape of the elbow and may be formed to have a predetermined length along the longitudinal direction of the band unit.

[0021] In addition, the first and second pressure units can be coupled to be movable over a certain distance in the longitudinal direction of the band unit.

[0022] In addition, the measuring unit may be configured to be positioned toward the user's elbow from the pressurizing unit and to come into contact with the skin.

[0023]

[0024] The elbow band capable of supporting multiple muscles according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problem has the following effects.

[0025] First, the present invention can reduce the occurrence of medial epicondylitis and lateral epicondylitis by wearing it on the user's elbow and simultaneously compressing and supporting the inner and outer muscles and tendons through a pressure unit.

[0026] Second, when worn on the user's elbow, the pressure unit is positioned to compress the muscles and tendons, thereby allowing only the muscles to be compressed without compressing the internal arteries, veins, or nerves.

[0027] Third, by equipping the pressurization unit with a separate measurement unit, there is the advantage of being able to collect the user's biometric information and continuously manage their health.

[0028] 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 in the claims.

[0029]

[0030] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a state in which a band according to an embodiment of the present invention is worn on an elbow;

[0031] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the band of FIG. 1;

[0032] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing the side of the band of FIG. 1;

[0033] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing the state in which the medial and lateral muscles at the user's elbow are pressure-supported by the band of FIG. 1; and

[0034] Figure 5 is a drawing showing the state in which the band of Figure 1 is applied to the user's elbow and compresses the elbow muscles.

[0035]

[0036] Preferred embodiments of the present invention, in which the objectives of the present invention can be specifically realized, will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. In describing these embodiments, the same names and reference numerals are used for identical components, and additional explanations thereof will be omitted.

[0037] In addition, in describing the embodiments of the present invention, it is stated in advance that while the same names and symbols are used for components having the same function, they are not substantially identical to the prior art.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms used in the embodiments of the present invention 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.

[0039] Furthermore, in the embodiments of the present invention, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not excluding in advance the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0040] First, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, we will examine the configuration of an elbow band capable of supporting a plurality of muscles according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] As described above, the elbow band capable of supporting multiple muscles according to an embodiment of the present invention is worn on a user's elbow (A) and can stably protect the muscles of the elbow (A) without side effects such as nerve damage or numbness, and largely comprises a band unit (100), a pressure unit (200), and a measurement unit (300).

[0042] And the band according to the present invention supports the muscles by simultaneously wrapping around the inner and outer muscles (M1) of the user's elbow (A) and suppressing damage by contacting and pressing at least a portion of the user's arm along the circumference of the user's arm by the band unit (100) of the pressure unit (200).

[0043] The above band unit (100) is formed in a long, general band shape and is configured to wrap around the user's elbow (A). Here, the band unit (100) is formed in a ring shape and is configured so that at least a portion is separated and combined, or a portion contracts and expands along the circumference, so that it can be worn on the user's elbow (A).

[0044] Specifically, the above band unit (100) is made of a material such as rubber, fabric, or synthetic resin, and a portion of it is detached and separated along the circumference so that the user can wear or remove it from the elbow (A) as shown in FIG. 2.

[0045] In the present invention, the band unit (100) is formed long with a certain circumference and is configured to support a plurality of muscles and tendons by selectively changing the compression load on the elbow (A) muscle and tendon portion of the pressure unit (200) through adjustment of the circumference, and mainly includes a strip (110) and a ring portion (120).

[0046] The strip (110) is connected together with the loop portion (120) to form a ring-shaped loop, and is configured to wrap around the user's elbow (A) together with the loop portion (120) in a single layer or multi-layer state. At this time, the connection state can be released or fixed by bending and fixing the loop portion (120) so that at least one of the two ends along the longitudinal direction of the strip (110) is penetrated.

[0047] Here, the band unit (100) is configured to include a separate fixing means (112) in a portion along the longitudinal direction so that a portion of the double-layered overlapping parts can come into contact and be selectively combined and fixed.

[0048] Additionally, the strip (110) can be adjusted in overall circumference according to the length of the overlapping portion that passes through the loop portion (120) to have a circumference suitable for the user's elbow (A) or to adjust the compression load to compress the user's elbow (A).

[0049] In this embodiment, the strip (110) is formed long with a certain circumference, and the fixing means (112) is formed on one side along the longitudinal direction, and the ring portion (120) is fixed on the other side. At this time, the ring portion (120) is formed in the form of metal or synthetic resin, has at least one hole, and is fixed to the other side of the strip (110).

[0050] And, the strip (110) is wrapped around the user's elbow (A) and then, after one side passes through the loop portion (120), is banded in the opposite direction and overlapped in a double layer, and the overlapped area is fixed by the fixing means (112).

[0051] Here, the fixing means (112) is made of a separate Velcro, or alternatively, can be made of a fixing button or a pressing means, etc., to selectively fix the strip (110) in length.

[0052] Accordingly, the above strip (110) can change the compression load on the muscle and tendon areas around the user's elbow (A) by selectively adjusting the circumference according to the length of the area where one side of the strip (110) passes through the loop portion (120).

[0053] As such, the band unit (100) according to the present invention includes the strip (110) and the loop portion (120) and is configured to wrap around the user's elbow (A), and can also adjust the compression load compressing the user's elbow (A) by adjusting the circumference of the strip (110).

[0054] Next, the above-mentioned pressure unit (200) is configured such that at least one of each is formed on the inner side of the above-mentioned band unit (100) to compress a plurality of muscle and tendon areas located on the user's elbow (A) in the direction of the center of the elbow (A).

[0055] Specifically, the above-mentioned pressure unit (200) is configured such that at least one is formed on the inner side of the strip (110) and protrudes toward the elbow (A), and each independently contacts the skin of the user's elbow (A) to apply pressure to the muscles and tendons.

[0056] At this time, the pressure unit (200) is composed of at least one pad, each of which protrudes independently from the inner surface of the strip (110) and applies pressure.

[0057] In this embodiment, the pressure unit (200) includes a first pressure part (210) formed protruding toward the elbow (A) and a second pressure part (220) formed protruding toward the elbow (A) from the second pressure part (220), wherein the first pressure part (210) compresses either an inner muscle (M2) and ligament or an outer muscle (M1) and ligament located at the elbow (A), and the second pressure part (220) compresses the remaining one muscle and ligament.

[0058] At this time, the first pressure part (210) and the second pressure part (220) have a relatively shorter length than the strip (110), and one surface that contacts the elbow (A) is formed curved to correspond to the shape of the elbow (A), and have a predetermined length along the longitudinal direction of the strip (110).

[0059] And as the length of the above strip (110) is adjusted, the compression load applied by the above pressure unit (200) to the muscles and tendons while wrapping around the user's elbow (A) is adjusted.

[0060] At this time, the above-mentioned pressure unit (200) typically applies pressure primarily to the outer muscle (M1: tennis elbow) and the inner muscle (M2: golf elbow) and the adjacent tendon, which are the most frequently used muscles of the elbow (A), thereby intentionally dispersing or changing the direction of the force acting on the muscles and tendons to prevent strain.

[0061] This minimizes the occurrence of lateral epicondylitis and medial epicondylitis in the user's elbow (A) and protects the muscles and tendons.

[0062] In addition, the above-mentioned pressure unit (200) applies pressure mainly to the muscles and tendons when applying pressure to the user's elbow (A), so it does not compress blood vessels or nerves located within the elbow (A), allowing for continuous wear.

[0063] Additionally, the pressurizing unit (200) according to the present invention may have the first pressurizing part (210) and the second pressurizing part (220) combined so that they can move along a certain section in the longitudinal direction of the band unit (100).

[0064] In particular, the circumference of the elbow (A) varies depending on the user, so even if the circumference of the band unit (100) is adjusted, the position of the pressure unit (200) may be misaligned, and accordingly, by independently adjusting the position of the pressure unit (200), the user can focus on compressing the muscles and tendons at the desired location.

[0065] Meanwhile, the measurement unit (300) is provided in at least one of the strip (110) or the pressure unit (200) and collects the user's biometric information while the pressure unit (200) is pressing the user's elbow (A).

[0066] Specifically, the measurement unit (300) is positioned toward the user's elbow (A) and can collect biometric information in various ways, such as optical, laser, ultrasonic, or pressure transmission check methods, at a location in contact with or adjacent to the skin.

[0067] Looking at the illustrated drawing, in this embodiment, the measuring unit (300) is configured to be at least one or more and is positioned to face the elbow (A) within the pressurizing unit (200), and is configured to collect bio-information by contacting the user's skin.

[0068] As such, the elbow band capable of supporting a plurality of muscles according to the present invention comprises the band unit (100), the pressure unit (200), and the measurement unit (300), and can be worn on the user's elbow (A) to wrap around and support a plurality of muscles and tendons adjacent to the elbow (A), and additionally, can collect pre-set bio-information through the measurement unit (300).

[0069] Next, referring to FIG. 4, we examine the state in which the inner muscle (M2) and the outer muscle (M1) are compressed by the elbow band according to the present invention.

[0070] Figure 4 is a diagram showing the state in which the inner muscle (M2) and outer muscle (M1) at the user's elbow (A) are pressure-supported by the band of Figure 1.

[0071] Looking at the illustrated drawing, the inner muscle (M2) and outer muscle (M1) are indicated in an internal photograph of the user's elbow (A), and the strip (110) is positioned to wrap around the user's elbow (A).

[0072] At this time, the strip (110) wraps around the user's elbow (A), simultaneously wrapping the inner muscle (M2) and the outer muscle (M1), and is compressed by the compression unit (200). Here, the compression unit (200) applies pressure toward the center of the elbow (A) in a manner that intersects with the direction of muscle movement, thereby reducing the load acting on the muscle to suppress the occurrence of epicondylitis, and at the same time supporting the muscle itself to prevent excessive muscle movement.

[0073] Next, referring to FIG. 5, the process of wearing the elbow band according to the present invention is as follows.

[0074] Figure 5 is a diagram showing the state in which the band of Figure 1 is applied to the user's elbow (A) and compresses the elbow (A) muscle.

[0075] First, looking at FIG. 5, one end of the strip (110) is not fixed and is separated, and the user extends the circumference of the entire strip (110) for wearing.

[0076] At this time, the fixing means (112) formed on one side of the strip (110) is separated, and the strip (110) is extended to a circumference larger than the circumference of the user's elbow (A) while passing through the loop portion (120).

[0077] Here, the pressure unit (200) is positioned in contact with or adjacent to the user's skin, but does not apply separate pressure.

[0078] Next, as shown in Fig. 5(b), the user pulls one side of the strip (110) to wear it and additionally passes it through the loop portion (120) to increase the overlapping area of ​​the strip (110), and then fixes it through the fixing means (112).

[0079] Along with this, the overall circumference of the strip (110) wrapping around the elbow (A) is reduced, and the pressure unit (200) compresses the user's elbow (A), thereby pressurizing and supporting multiple muscles located on the elbow (A).

[0080] As described above, the elbow band according to the present invention can reduce the occurrence of medial epicondylitis and lateral epicondylitis by wearing it on the user's elbow (A) and simultaneously applying pressure to the inner muscle and outer muscle (M1) through the pressure unit (200).

[0081] In addition, when worn on the user's elbow (A), the pressure unit (200) is positioned to compress the muscles and tendons, thereby compressing only the muscles and tendons without compressing the internal blood vessels and nerves, allowing for continuous wear.

[0082]

[0083] As described above, preferred embodiments according to the present invention have been examined. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that, in addition to the embodiments described above, the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or scope. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the description above but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0084] (Explanation of symbols)

[0085] 100: Band Unit

[0086] 110: Strip

[0087] 112: Fixing means

[0088] 120: Ring part

[0089] 200: Pressurization unit

[0090] 210: First pressurizing part

[0091] 220: Second pressurizing unit

[0092] 300: Measuring unit

Claims

1. A wrapping band unit formed to be elongated and wrapping around the user's elbow; and A pressure unit configured such that at least one is formed on each inner surface of the above band unit, wraps around at least a portion of the user's elbow circumference, and is configured to apply pressure toward the center of the elbow; comprising, An elbow band capable of supporting multiple muscles, wherein the above-mentioned band unit simultaneously wraps around the inner and outer muscles of the user's elbow and supports the muscles and tendons to prevent damage.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above band unit is, An elbow band capable of supporting multiple muscles, formed long with a fixed circumference, and allowing the compression load on the elbow muscle portion of the pressure unit to change through optional adjustment of the circumference.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above band unit is, An elbow band capable of supporting multiple muscles, with a portion along the length banded and double-layered to adjust the overall circumference.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above band unit is, It includes a strip formed long with a separate fixing means formed on one side along the longitudinal direction, and a ring formed in the shape of a ring and provided on the other side of the strip. The above strip is characterized by having one side pass through the loop portion in a shape that wraps around the user's elbow, then being banded in the opposite direction to be double-layered and secured by the above-mentioned fixing means. Elbow band capable of supporting multiple muscles.

5. In Paragraph 2, The above-mentioned pressurizing unit is, It includes a first pressure part that protrudes toward the user's elbow from the above band unit and compresses either the inner muscle and tendon or the outer muscle and tendon of the elbow, and a second pressure part that protrudes from the band unit at a position spaced apart from the first pressure part and compresses the other one of the inner muscle and tendon or the outer muscle and tendon of the elbow. An elbow band capable of multiple muscle support formed to avoid compressing blood vessels and nerves located within the elbow.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above-mentioned first pressurizing part and the above-mentioned second pressurizing part are, An elbow band capable of supporting multiple muscles, wherein one contacting surface is formed curved to correspond to the shape of the elbow and is formed to have a preset length along the longitudinal direction of the band unit.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above first pressure member and second pressure member are combined to be movable over a certain distance in the longitudinal direction of the band unit, forming a plurality of muscle-supporting elbow bands.

8. In Paragraph 1, A plurality of muscle-supporting elbow bands further comprising: a measuring unit provided at a position in contact with or adjacent to the user's elbow in at least one of the band unit or the pressure unit to measure and collect bio-information.

9. In Paragraph 8, The above measuring unit is, A plurality of muscle-supporting elbow bands configured to be positioned toward the user's elbow in the above-mentioned pressure unit and to come into contact with the skin.

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