WO2024112028A1

WO2024112028A1 - Stretching device for posture correction

Info

Publication number: WO2024112028A1
Application number: PCT/KR2023/018654
Authority: WO
Inventors: 차민준
Original assignee: 주식회사 척추닥터
Priority date: 2022-11-23
Filing date: 2023-11-20
Publication date: 2024-05-30
Also published as: KR102519696B1

Abstract

Disclosed is a stretching device for posture correction. The stretching device for posture correction according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a stretching part including a first stretching member having a wire shape and made of an elastic material and a second stretching member made of an elastic material and detachably connected to one end of the first stretching member by a knotting method; a detachment/attachment part including a first detachment/attachment member formed in a Velcro-strap type to be detachable from or attachable to a head part or a hat of a user and coupled to the other end of the first stretching member and a second detachment/attachment member formed in a clamp type to be detachable from or attachable to a waist part or pants of a user and coupled to the other end of the second stretching part; and a cover member made of an elastic material and provided to cover a connection part to which the first detachment/attachment member and the second detachment/attachment member are connected.

Description

Stretching device for posture correction

The present invention relates to a stretching device for posture correction. More specifically, it relates to a stretching device for posture correction that can be easily mounted on clothing or the body and allows the neck region to be easily stretched for a long period of time.

In general, neck pain (Cervical pain) occurs due to stiffening of the muscles around the cervical spine and stress as modern people work on computers for long periods of time, maintain unstable postures, or habitually slouch, and the severity of the disease is similar to the recent turtle neck syndrome. appears high.

It is known that when strength training and stretching training is performed to resolve such neck pain, various muscles around the cervical spine are strengthened, which is effective in restoring function and reducing pain.

In particular, isometric exercises to strengthen neck muscles are recommended because they can be performed regardless of location.

However, isometric exercises must be performed sequentially in the four directions of the head, that is, toward the front, back, and left and right sides, in order to strengthen the neck in a balanced manner. Since both hands must be clasped together and the back of the head held with the palm of the hand, it is necessary to maintain posture as well as exercise. There was a lot of inconvenience and hassle in carrying out the procedure.

In addition, conventional devices for preventing and treating cervical spine-related pain and diseases by relaxing the muscles around the cervical spine include neck exercise equipment registered in Korea Patent No. 10-1546974, home neck muscle exercise equipment registered in Korea Patent No. 10-1506278, and Korea Patent No. 10-1506278. Rehabilitation exercise equipment for spine correction is described in Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-1272196.

However, the above prior art has problems in that exercise is performed in a gym or a specific location with a certain size of space, so it is not only bulky and heavy, so it is not easy to handle, and it is difficult to carry, making it difficult to use continuously.

[Prior art literature]

[Patent Document]

(Patent Document 1) 1. Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1546974 (2015.8.18)

The present invention to solve this problem is to provide a posture correction stretching device that is easily mounted on clothing or the body and not only facilitates stretching of the neck area for a long period of time, but also induces steady posture correction. There is a purpose.

In addition, the present invention is easy to carry and allows the tension applied to the neck to be easily adjusted according to the user's physical condition or muscle strength level, allowing it to be used by various age groups, as well as preventing physical injuries in advance. It also aims to provide a stretching device for correcting posture.

The object of the present invention is not limited to what has been mentioned above, and other objects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

To achieve this purpose, a stretching device for posture correction according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first stretching member in the form of a wire made of an elastic material, and one end of the first stretching member connected in a knot manner so as to be detachable. a stretching portion composed of a second stretching member made of an elastic material; A first detachable member is in the form of a velcro strap so as to be detachable from the user's head or hat and is coupled to the other end of the first stretching member, and is in the form of a clamp to be detachable from the user's waist or pants. A detachable portion consisting of a second detachable member coupled to the other end of the second stretching member; and a cover member made of an elastic material and provided to cover a connection portion where the first detachable member and the second detachable member are connected.

Here, the second detachable member is connected to the other end of the second stretching member, measures the tension applied from the second stretching member, and includes a second stretching member such that the measured value corresponds to a preset setting value. One end connected to may include a tension control unit configured to expand or contract.

Here, the tension control unit is formed in the form of a solenoid capable of being driven to expand or contract to adjust the tension of the second stretching member, and is configured to respond to a tension control module connected to the second stretching member and a physical force applied to the tension control module. A sensor module that measures the tension and generates a measured value according to the measurement, a charging module configured to convert the power supplied from the power supply into available power of the tension control unit and enable charging of power, and connected to the power supply. A connector is provided on the outer surface of the tension control unit so that the power cable can be connected, and is electrically connected to receive power from the power supply source and transmit it to the charging module, and receives power from the charging module and stores it, and stores the stored power. A first battery configured to supply available power from the tension control unit, a second battery connected to receive power from the charging module, and connected to receive power from the first and second batteries, from the sensor module. It may include a control module electrically connected to control the operation of the tension control module according to the measured value and set value.

According to the present invention, it is easily mounted on clothing or the body and not only makes it easy to stretch the neck area for a long time, but also has the effect of inducing steady posture correction.

In addition, the present invention is easy to carry and allows the tension applied to the neck to be easily adjusted according to the user's physical condition or muscle strength level, allowing it to be used by various age groups, as well as preventing physical injuries in advance. It has the effect of

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

1 is a perspective view schematically showing the overall configuration of a stretching device for posture correction according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is an exemplary diagram showing the state of use of a stretching device for posture correction according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a stretching device for posture correction according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a block diagram schematically showing detailed components of the tension control unit in the stretching device for posture correction according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 5 is an illustration showing a stretching device for posture correction according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, various changes can be made to the embodiments, so the scope of the patent application is not limited or limited by these embodiments. It should be understood that all changes, equivalents, or substitutes for the embodiments are included in the scope of rights.

Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments are disclosed for illustrative purposes only and may be modified and implemented in various forms. Accordingly, the embodiments are not limited to the specific disclosed form, and the scope of the present specification includes changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the technical spirit.

Terms such as first or second may be used to describe various components, but these terms should be interpreted only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, a first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component.

When a component is referred to as being “connected” to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between.

The terms used in the examples are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that it does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the embodiments belong. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and unless explicitly defined in the present application, should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense. No.

In addition, when describing with reference to the accompanying drawings, identical components will be assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted. In describing the embodiments, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the embodiments, the detailed descriptions are omitted.

The advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and will be implemented in various different forms. The present embodiments only serve to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and that common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains is not limited. It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, are the same as those commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It has meaning. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and unless clearly defined in the embodiments of the present invention, have an ideal or excessively formal meaning. It is not interpreted as

The shapes, sizes, proportions, angles, numbers, etc. disclosed in the drawings for explaining embodiments of the present invention are illustrative, and the present invention is not limited to the matters shown. Additionally, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known technologies may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. When 'includes', 'has', 'consists of', etc. mentioned in the specification are used, other parts may be added unless 'only' is used. In cases where a component is expressed in the singular, the plural is included unless specifically stated otherwise.

When interpreting a component, it is interpreted to include the margin of error even if there is no separate explicit description.

In the case of a description of a positional relationship, for example, if the positional relationship of two parts is described as 'on top', 'on the top', 'on the bottom', 'next to', etc., 'immediately' Alternatively, there may be one or more other parts placed between the two parts, unless 'directly' is used.

When an element or layer is referred to as “on” another element or layer, it includes instances where the element or layer is directly on top of or intervening with another element. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

The size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are shown for convenience of explanation, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to the size and thickness of the components shown.

Each feature of the various embodiments of the present invention can be partially or fully combined or combined with each other, and as can be fully understood by those skilled in the art, various technical interconnections and operations are possible, and each embodiment may be implemented independently of each other. It may be possible to conduct them together due to a related relationship.

In addition, terms such as “…unit” and “…unit” used in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, and may be implemented as hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

Meanwhile, in an embodiment of the present invention, each component, functional block, or means may be composed of one or more subcomponents, and the electrical, electronic, and mechanical functions performed by each component include an electronic circuit, It may be implemented with various known devices or mechanical elements such as an integrated circuit or ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), and may be implemented separately or by integrating two or more into one.

Hereinafter, a stretching device for posture correction according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

Figure 1 is a perspective view schematically showing the overall configuration of a stretching device for posture correction according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is an exemplary view showing a state of use of a stretching device for posture correction according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a A perspective view showing a stretching device for posture correction according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a block diagram schematically showing detailed components of the tension control unit in the stretching device for posture correction according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the present invention is easily mounted on clothing or the body and not only facilitates stretching of the neck area for a long period of time, induces steady posture correction, but is also easy to carry. A stretching device for posture correction that not only allows use by various age groups by easily adjusting the tension applied to the neck area according to the user's physical condition or strength level, but also prevents injuries to the body, including: It is composed of the stretching part (1), the detachable part (2), and the cover member (13).

The stretching unit 1 serves to stretch the user's body using tension.

This stretching part (1) includes a first stretching member (11) in the form of a wire made of an elastic material, and a second stretching member (11) made of an elastic material that is connected to one end of the first stretching member (11) in a knot manner so as to be detachable. It is composed of members (12).

Accordingly, as the user performs the knot by adjusting the length and tension of the stretching part 1, the length and tension can be conveniently adjusted according to the user's selection, and it can be worn according to the user's body type.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the first stretching member 11 and the second stretching member 12 are described as being detachably connected by a knot, but they may be provided to be connected by a separate clamp or connecting member. .

The detachable part 2 is connected to the stretching part 1 and is configured to be detachable from the user's body or clothing, so that the stretching device for posture correction of the present invention can be easily attached and detached.

The detachable portion 2 is formed in the form of a Velcro strap so that it can be detached from the user's head or hat, and includes a first detachable member 21 coupled to the other end of the first stretching member 11; , It is composed of a second detachable member 21 that is made in the form of a clamp so that it can be detached from the user's waist area or pants and is coupled to the other end of the second stretching member 12.

The cover member 13 is configured to protect the connection portions between the first stretching member 11 and the second stretching member 12, that is, each connection end.

The cover member 13 is made of an elastic material with tension, such as rubber or urethane, and is provided to cover the connection portion where the first detachable member 21 and the second detachable member 22 are connected.

At this time, the cover member 13 may be provided in a detachable Velcro form. Accordingly, it is convenient to couple or uncouple the first stretching member 11 and the second stretching member 12, and at the same time, it is possible to easily prevent loosening of the coupling due to external physical force.

When explaining the state of use of the stretching device for posture correction according to an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides that the first stretching member 11 and the second stretching member 12 have one end of each connected to each other by a knot. You can.

Therefore, it is easy to carry due to its simple structure, and the tension applied to the neck can be easily adjusted according to the user's physical condition or strength level, allowing it to be used by various age groups and preventing physical injuries in advance. do.

At this time, the cover member 13 is located at and covers the connecting end of the first stretching member 11 and the second stretching member 12, and accordingly, when the user wears the stretching device for posture correction of the present invention. This can reduce the loosening of the connection at the connection end.

In addition, the first detachable member 21 may be attached and fixed to the back of a hat worn by the user, while the second detachable member 22 may be attached and fixed to the back of pants worn by the user.

Accordingly, it is easily mounted on clothing or the body, and not only makes it easy to stretch the neck area for a long time even while walking or moving, but also induces consistent posture correction.

Meanwhile, according to the stretching device for posture correction according to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the second detachable member 22 is connected to the other end of the second stretching member 12, and , a tension control unit 23 that measures the tension applied from the second stretching member 12 and is configured to expand or contract one end connected to the second stretching member so that the measured value corresponds to a preset setting value. It is composed including.

The tension control unit 23 not only allows the user to wear it more conveniently by automatically controlling the tension according to the user's body type or muscle strength, but also serves to perform stretching at the desired tension strength.

The tension control unit 23 is formed in the form of a solenoid that can be driven to expand or contract to adjust the tension of the second stretching member 12, and is a tension control module connected to the second stretching member 12. (231), a sensor module 232 that measures the tension according to the physical force applied to the tension control module 231 and generates a measured value according to the measurement, and the tension control unit 23 uses power supplied from a power supply source. ) is provided on the outer surface of the tension control unit 23 so that a cable connected to the power supply can be connected to a charging module 234 configured to convert the available power and enable charging of power, and to receive power from the power supply. A connector 235 that is electrically connected to receive supply and transmit it to the charging module 234, to receive and store power from the charging module 234, and to supply the stored power as available power of the tension control unit 23. A first battery 236 is connected to receive power from the charging module 234, and a second battery 237 is connected to receive power from the first and

second batteries

236 and 237. It may be configured to include a control module 238 that is electrically connected to control the operation of the tension control module 231 according to the measured value and set value measured from the sensor module 232.

The tension control module 231 has one end connected to the second stretching member 12 as a rod, and may be configured in the form of a known solenoid cylinder that is operated to raise and lower.

The second sensor module 232 can be implemented as a known sensor module configured to measure the physical force, that is, tensile force or compressive force, transmitted from the tension control module 231 and generate a measured value calculated accordingly. .

The power generation module 233 is connected to the tension control module 231 and can be configured to generate power using the compression force and recognition force generated as the tension control module 231 is raised/lowered. Preferably, it can be implemented by employing a known piezoelectric element type.

Here, the power supply source may mean external power, that is, a cable connected to a known power supply outlet and a power supply source that supplies power through this cable.

And the charging module 234 is implemented by a known charging module that enables charging of power using a known rectifier and charging module.

The set value refers to the tension value preset from the control module 238 according to the user's selection, and the set value is based on the unit of the measurement value calculated and generated from the sensor module 232. can be set. For example, when the measured value is 10 and the set value is set to 5 or 15, the control module 238 is configured so that the measured value measured from the sensor module 232 corresponds to the set value. It may be configured to control the operation of the tension control module 231.

Here, the control module 238 is a known PLC and control means equipped with a liquid crystal display that visually displays the set value and a user interface that allows tension adjustment by inputting the set value and turning the power on/off. It can be implemented as, and preferably can be configured to further include a communication module to enable using a terminal such as a smartphone and a network.

Accordingly, the user can automatically and more easily perform stretching by adjusting the tension, and the user can easily check and adjust the degree of improvement in stretching intensity or muscle strength while performing stretching.

In addition, the tension control unit 23 generates power using the tension or compression force generated by driving the tension control module 231, and is connected to transmit the generated power to the first battery 236. It is configured to include a module 233.

In addition, the control module 238 controls the operation of the tension control module 231, and when the first and

second batteries

236 and 237 are charged by the charging module 234, the first battery 236 ) determines whether the charge amount of the first battery 236 is greater than the first set value set through the maximum storage amount of the first battery 236, and if it is determined that the charge amount of the first battery 236 is greater than the first set value,

While controlling the supply of driving power for driving the tension control module 231 using the power stored in the first battery 236, power is supplied from the charging module 234 and stored in the second battery 237. Control as much as possible,

If it is determined that the charge amount of the first battery 236 is less than the first set value, the charge amount of the first battery 236 is greater than the second set value set through the portable storage amount of the first battery 236. If it is determined whether the charging amount of the first battery 236 is greater than the second set value, the driving power is controlled to be supplied using the power stored in the first battery 236, and the charging is performed. Power is supplied from the module 234 and controlled to be stored in the first battery 236, and when it is determined that the charge amount of the first battery 236 is less than the second set value, the power is supplied from the charging module 234. It may be configured to control the driving power to be supplied while controlling the power to be supplied and stored in the first battery 236.

Here, the first set value can be set based on the maximum storage capacity of the first battery 236, which can be stored as much as possible, and is proportional to the size of the maximum storage capacity of the first battery 236. It can be set to a value smaller than the maximum storage amount. For example, if the maximum storage capacity of the first battery is 10Wh, the first set value may be set to 9Wh.

Here, the second set value can be set through the portable storage amount of the first battery 81 that must be stored as a minimum for use when carrying, and is proportional to the size of the portable storage amount of the first battery 236. 236) can be set to a value larger than the portable storage amount. For example, if the portable storage capacity of the first battery 236 is 10Wh, the second setting value may be set to 20Wh.

Accordingly, stable operation is possible by smoothly supplying driving power as an available power source even when portable, and the lifespan of the first battery 236 and the second battery 237 can be maximized.

Meanwhile, Figure 5 is an exemplary diagram showing a stretching device for posture correction according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 5, the first detachable member is configured to be attached to clothing and miscellaneous items (e.g., a hat) worn on the user's head, and the second detachable member is configured to support the user's arms and back. It can be. The second detachable member may include an adjustment part. The adjuster may adjust the length, etc. of the second detachable member so that the second detachable member can be worn appropriately on the user's body according to the shape of the user's body.

Referring to FIG. 5, the stretching part 1 is made in the form of a wire, and a third stretching member ( 113) and a fourth stretching member 114 coupled to the right side of the tension control unit 23 to face the third stretching member 113. For example, the third stretching member 113 and the fourth stretching member 114 may have the same shape, but may be coupled to the side of the tension control unit 23 so as to be symmetrical to each other, and the third stretching member 114 may be configured to be symmetrical to each other. As the user inserts his arm between the member 113, the fourth stretching member 114, and the tension control unit 23 as shown in FIG. 5, it can be worn, making it easy to perform stretching exercises on the shoulders and back for a long period of time. It can be provided so that you can perform it.

The present invention, constructed in this way, is easily mounted on clothing or the body, facilitates stretching of the neck area for a long period of time, induces steady posture correction, is easy to carry, and can be worn on the neck area according to the user's body condition or strength level. This invention not only allows the applied tension to be easily adjusted so that it can be used by various age groups, but is also effective in preventing injuries to the body.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments, and various modifications may be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. . Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention, but are for illustrative purposes, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted in accordance with the claims below, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be construed as being included in the scope of rights of the present invention.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims also fall within the scope of the following claims.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Stretching part 2. Detachment part

11. First stretching member 12. Second stretching member

13. Cover member 21. First detachable member

22. Second detachable member 23. Tension control unit

113. Third stretching member 114. Fourth stretching member

231. Tension control module 232. Sensor module

233. Power generation module 234. Charging module

235. Connector 236. First battery

237. Second battery 238. Control module

Claims

In the stretching device for posture correction,

A stretching portion consisting of a first stretching member in the form of a wire made of an elastic material and a second stretching member made of an elastic material that is connected to one end of the first stretching member in a knot so as to be detachable;

A first detachable member configured to be detachable from the user's head or hat in the form of a velcro strap and coupled to the other end of the first stretching member, and configured to be detachable from the user's body and the other end of the second stretching member A detachable portion consisting of a second detachable member coupled to; and

A cover member made of an elastic material and provided to cover the connection portion where the first detachable member and the second detachable member are connected,

Stretching device for posture correction.
According to claim 1,

In the second detachable member,

One end connected to the second stretching member is connected to the other end of the second stretching member, measures the tension applied from the second stretching member, and extends or contracts so that the measured value corresponds to a preset value. Characterized in that it includes a tension control unit configured to enable,

Stretching device for posture correction.
In claim 2,

The tension control unit,

To adjust the tension of the second stretching member, a tension control module is formed in the form of a solenoid capable of being driven to expand or contract and is connected to the second stretching member, and measures the tension according to a physical force applied to the tension control module. A sensor module that generates a measured value according to the measurement, a charging module configured to convert the power supplied from the power supply into available power of the tension control unit and enable charging of power, and a cable connected to the power supply to be connected. A connector provided on the outer surface of the tension control unit and electrically connected to receive power from the power supply source and transmit it to the charging module, receives power from the charging module and stores it, and uses the stored power as the available power of the tension control unit. a first battery configured to supply power, a second battery connected to receive power from the charging module, and a measurement value and settings measured from the sensor module and connected to receive power from the first and second batteries. Characterized in that it includes a control module electrically connected to control the operation of the tension control module according to the value,

Stretching device for posture correction.