WO2019215678A1 - Device attached to the forearm for securing objects - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention corresponds to a device for securing objects, which comprises: an attachment element (1) with a first surface (1a) and a second surface (1b) parallel to one another. The device also comprises a first end (1e) arranged on one side of the first surface (1a), and a second end (1d) arranged at the end opposite the first end (1e). Likewise, a rigid element (3) with a first surface (3a) and a second surface (3b), wherein the second surface (3b) of the rigid element (3) is arranged on the second surface (1b) of the attachment element (1). In addition, the device comprises a gripping element (2) arranged on the first surface (3a) of the rigid element (3) and in which the first end (1a) and the second end (1b) are folded relative to the first surface (1a).

Description

 DEVICE FIXED TO THE ANTIBRAZE TO SECURE OBJECTS

Technical Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to devices for securing objects, such as devices for people with physical disabilities in their hands, which in turn generate difficulties in grasping objects.

Description of the state of the art.

In the state of the art there are different devices for securing objects, such as those disclosed in US7946967B2 and US7008355B2.

Document LTS7946967B2 discloses a device to secure a user's forearm. The device comprises a forearm support, a support connected to the forearm support, an H-type harness connected at the opposite end where the support is connected to the forearm support and a handle connected between the support and the forearm support.

The forearm support has straps that allow to secure the forearm support to a user's forearm, and prevent it from sliding. In the inner part of the support a pad is housed which prevents the user from having injuries due to friction between the forearm and the forearm support. The handle is made of a non-slip material to prevent the user's fingers from slipping and avoid possible injuries. The H-type harness can rotate on the support, so different types of exercises can be done in a gym, the H-type harness can be a ring in which it can be connected to a gym machine and can also be a plurality of hooks. The support on the part where the handle is connected can pivot so that the harness can rotate in order to perform muscle contraction and relaxation exercises.

However, the document is limited to people who have their full limbs using the H-type harness. On the other hand, document US7008355B2 discloses a device for securing a user's wrist comprising a safety strap which has a wrist strap connected to a user's wrist, the securing strap and the wrist strap are preferably secured. with sailboat. Also, the device discloses a belt in which a plurality of hooks are connected in parallel on which a fastening strap is secured so that the user chooses what distance he wants the plurality of hooks to be in comparison to the length of the hand. On the plurality of hooks a harness is connected in which different elements can be supported.

However, the document is limited by comprising a plurality of hooks that rest on the palm of a user in order to make weight lifting practical, for that it is necessary for the user to have all of his full limbs.

Brief Description of the Invention

The present invention corresponds to a device for securing objects, which allows a user with movement difficulties in their hands to obtain a secure grip when starting an object lift. Also, the present invention allows people who lack a limb in their upper body to use the device to allow lifting of everyday objects such as bags, bags or performing some physical activity. The device allows lifting objects because it comprises a holding element which is coupled to a gripping element, this gripping element is operably connected to the user's wrist or the user's stump. Depending on the conditions of the user, the device can be connected in different ways.

Brief description of the figures

FIG. 1 corresponds to an exploded isometric view of the elements of the present invention.

FIG. 2 corresponds to a front view of the fixing element (1). FIG. 3 corresponds to the assembly of the fixing element (1), gripping element (2) and the rigid element (3) on a limb of a user.

FIG. 4 corresponds to an embodiment of the invention where the device is secured to the stump of an extremity to pull objects.

FIG. 5 corresponds to an embodiment of the invention where the device is secured to the stump of a limb for pushing objects.

FIG: 6 corresponds to an embodiment of the invention where the device holds objects.

Detailed description of the invention.

One of the problems of gymnasiums or centers of current physical activities is that they do not have devices to secure objects for people who lack a limb or who have difficulty grasping an object, for example, the lack of a finger, a limb , or malformation This is why the present invention solves the problem using these elements in order to secure objects without them falling out of the device, securing the device to the forearm or stump after an amputation.

It is to be understood in the present invention that the device can have a grip in pronation or supination. The user would choose the type of grip depending on what activity he wishes to develop.

The present invention corresponds to a device for securing objects such as a dumbbell, a step bar, a bicycle handle or carrying a package.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG: 2, the device comprises: a clamping element (1) with a first surface (la) and a second surface (lb) parallel to each other; a first end (le) disposed on one side of the first surface (la), and a second end (ld) disposed on the opposite end of the first end (le);

 a rigid element (3) with a first surface (3a) and a second surface (3b), where the second surface (3b) of the rigid element (3) is connected to the second surface (lb) of the clamping element (1) ; a gripping element (2) disposed on the first surface (3a) of the rigid element (3);

 where the first end (la) and the second end (lb) are bent with respect to the first surface (la).

In one embodiment of the invention, the fastener (1) is made of a material selected from carbon steel, iron foundries, galvanized iron, chromium steels, chromium-nickel steels, chromium-nickel-titanium steels , nickel-chromium-molybdenum-tungsten alloy, ferrous alloys to chromium-molybdenum, AISI 301, AISI 302, AISI 304, AISI 316, AISI 405, AISI 410, AISI 430, AISI 442, alloy steel with manganese, concrete, concrete reinforced, plastic material selected from polyvinylchloride (PVC); chlorinated vinyl polychloride (CPVC); polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyamides (PA) (e.g. PA12, PA6, PA66); polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE); vinylidene polyfluoride (PVDF); ethylene polytetrafluoride (PTFE); ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE); Plastics (polyester, vinyl, epoxy, vinyl resins) reinforced with fibers (e.g. glass, aramid, polyester) or combinations of the above.

In one embodiment of the invention, the clamping element (1) is constructed of a metallic material, this type of material is selected because it allows it to withstand blows, tensile forces and tensile forces without deforming. Likewise, the clamping element (1) can suffer reversible deformations when it is subject to an external force and is able to recover its shape if this external force is eliminated.

Preferably, the fastener (1) is made of a material such as carbon fiber, due to its practicality of manufacture and its resistance to bending. Referring to FIG. 2, in one embodiment of the invention, the fixing element (1) has a length (L) selected between 50mm to l80mm, a width selected between 50mm to l80mm and a height (Ll) selected from 3mm to 260mm.

In one embodiment of the invention, the dimensions of the device can be adapted to the anthropometric conditions of a human being.

In one embodiment of the invention, the second surface (lb) has a trapezoidal geometric shape which is assimilated to the palm of a human hand.

It will be understood in the present invention that a fixing element (1) is any element that allows to sustain loads greater than 0.1 kg at 100 kg in a supination or pronation position, even in positions not recommended by orthopedists. In the present invention the fixing element (1) allows to hold, load and / or secure objects between 0.5kg to 40kg. Preferably loads between 0.5kg to 30kg

It will be understood in the present invention that the first surface (the) and the second surface (lb) describe the thickness of the fastener (1).

In one embodiment of the invention, the first surface (la) and the second surface (lb) describe a cross section between square cross section, oblong cross section, regular cross section or irregular shaped cross section. Preferably, the first surface (la) and the second surface (lb) describe a rectangular cross section because the stresses generated in the section manage to be distributed among all the artists in the rectangle.

In one embodiment of the invention, one of the two surfaces (the, lb) of the fixing element (1) is of a non-slip material. This allows the user to hold, load and / or secure objects without the feeling that the object can precipitate.

It will be understood in the present invention that a non-slip material is any material that prevents or reduces the sliding of one surface with another. The non-slip material of one of the two surfaces (the, lb) is selected from rubber, flexible polymers, polyamides, plastics (polyester, vinyl, epoxy, vinyl resins) reinforced with fibers (eg glass, aramid, polyester), silicones or combinations of the above Preferably, the non-slip material is non-slip silicone (Polydimethylsiloxane)

For example, if one of the two surfaces (the, lb) of the fixing element (1) is of a non-slip material, this surface is joined with the other surface by means of joining elements such as glue, tape, welding, joining by thermo deformation and joining elements known by a person moderately versed in the field. For example, if the surface (la) is made of a non-slip material such as silicone and the surface (lb) is PVC, these two surfaces can be joined using plastic and thread glue.

Referring to FIG. 1, the two surfaces (the, lb) comprise a plurality of holes (4), this allows that if the two surfaces join together they would do so through the holes (4), improving the adhesion of the surfaces, these are they would unite with each other through joining processes such as thread and nepreno.

In one embodiment of the invention, one of the two surfaces (the, lb) of the fixing element (1) has a non-slip coating. This allows the user to hold, load and / or secure objects without the feeling that the object can precipitate

For example, if one of the two surfaces (the, lb) of the fixing element (1) has a coating of non-slip material, this non-slip material is joined with one of the two surfaces (the, lb) by joining elements as per for example, adhesives, tapes, welding, thermoforming and joint elements known to a person moderately versed in the field.

Referring to FIG. 2, in one embodiment of the invention, the clamping element (1) has a first end (le) disposed on one side of the first surface (la) and a second end (ld) disposed on the opposite end of the first end ( you). In one embodiment of the invention, the ends (le, ld) may be facing, it will be understood in the present invention that facing each other is that each cross section of each end (le, ld) be in the same plane.

In one embodiment of the invention, the ends (le, ld) are bent with respect to the first surface (la) of the fastener (1).

The ends (le, ld) when bent are parallel to the first surface (la) at a distance between them between 30mm and 50mm. Preferably, this distance makes it possible to secure objects with a diameter or size between 10mm to 50mm.

Referring to FIG. 3, in one embodiment of the invention, the fixing element (1) is connected to the rigid element (3) through the second surface (3b). The rigid element (3) is connected to the grip element (2) through the first surface (3a) of the rigid element (3).

The device for securing objects, according to FIG. 3, allows a user's forearm to rest on the exposed face of the gripping element (2).

In one example, in the event that the user does not have the full hand up to the distance of the wrist, what is known as the stump, the forearm must be accommodated on the exposed surface of the gripping element (2) and the stump must be located as close as possible to the first end (le) of the fastener (1). This device configuration seeks to mimic the anatomical natural grip of the hand.

In another example, in the event that the user has their full hand but with the absence of any of their fingers, they should accommodate the forearm on the exposed surface of the grip element (2) and the wrist should be located as close as possible to the first end (le) of the holding element (1), and the hand with fingers should be as close as possible to the second end (ld) of the holding element (1). This device configuration gives a sense of security when loading and / or securing objects.

It will be understood in the present invention that a rigid element is any element that can withstand tensile, torsion, bending and tension loads without deformation. In one embodiment of the invention, the rigid element (3) is of a material selected from carbon steel, iron foundries, galvanized iron, chromium steels, chromium-nickel steels, chromium-nickel-titanium steels, nickel-chrome-molybdenum-tungsten alloy, ferrous alloys to chromium-molybdenum, AISI 301, AISI 302, AISI 304, AISI 316, AISI 405, AISI 410, AISI 430, AISI 442, alloy steel with manganese, concrete, reinforced concrete , plastic material selected from polyvinylchloride (PVC); chlorinated vinyl polychloride (CPVC); polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyamides (PA) (eg PA12, PA6, PA66); polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE); vinylidene polyfluoride (PVDF); ethylene polytetrafluoride (PTFE); ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE); Plastics (polyester, vinyl, epoxy, vinyl resins) reinforced with fibers (eg glass, aramid, polyester) or combinations of the above.

The rigid element (3) is constructed of a material such as AISI 304, this material has an advantage over other ferrous materials, due to its high resistance to corrosion. Another advantage of this material is that if the user sweats, this salinity of the user's sweat would not affect the composition of the AISI 304 thus avoiding material detachments and in turn avoiding any allergic reaction that the user may have.

In one embodiment of the invention, the rigid element (3) has a length selected between 50mm to 300mm, a thickness selected between lmm to 10mm and a width selected between 20mm and l50mm. The size of the rigid element (3) may depend on the user's complexion.

Referring to FIG. 1, the rigid element (3) comprises a plurality of through holes (5) along its average length, this allows that when joined with the fixing element (1) can be joined through wire or neoprene.

The holding element (1) and the rigid element (3) are connected to the gripping element (2) forming the device for securing objects, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 show possible variations in the use of the device, for example, FIG. 4 shows as a User can pull objects by placing the object at the end (le). FIG. 5 shows how a user can push an object, placing the object at the end (ld).

In FIG. 5, if the user wishes to push an object, he will have to place the object at the end (ld), by securing it to this end it allows the user to push objects with certainty of not being injured. On the other hand, referring to FIG. 4, if the user decides to drag an object, he will have to place the object at the end (le), by securing it to this end it allows the user to drag objects without hurting himself.

In one embodiment of the invention, a gripping element (2) is disposed on the first surface (3a) of the rigid element (3).

In one embodiment of the invention, the gripping element (2) is of an elastic material that is selected from elastin or elastane, polymer, synthetic fibers, synthetic polymer from the group of polyamides, latex, rubber, neoprene and any material known to a person half versed in the matter. Preferably, the grip element (2) is made of a material such as neoprene.

It will be understood in the present invention that an elastic element is a material whose mechanical property allows reversible deformations when they are subject to the action of external forces and is capable of recovering its original form if these external forces are eliminated.

In one embodiment of the invention, the gripping element (2) is attached to the rigid element (3) through bonding elements such as glue, adhesive tapes, different warp fabrics or joint elements known to a person moderately versed in the matter.

In one embodiment of the invention, the grip element (2) has a length selected from 500mm to 600mm.

In one embodiment of the invention, the gripping element (2) has a width selected between 75mm to 90mm. In one embodiment of the invention, the gripping element (2) can be constructed of plastic materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC); chlorinated vinyl polychloride (CPVC); polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyamides (PA) (eg PA12, PA6, PA66); polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE); vinylidene polyfluoride (PVDF); ethylene polytetrafluoride (PTFE); ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE); plastics (polyester, vinyl, epoxy, vinyl resins) reinforced with fibers (eg glass, aramid, polyester) or combinations of the above

In one embodiment of the invention, the gripping element (2) is arranged at any end of the user. Preferably, the grip element (2) is connected to the forearm or to the user's stump.

In an embodiment of the invention. The grip element (2) is constructed of a non-slip material such as rubber, glue, tapes, welding, silicone and joining elements known to a person moderately versed in the art. Preferably, the non-slip material is silicone.

The grip element (2) can be an elastic material such as neoprene with a fiera® fabric covering. This allows the grip element (2) to be secured to the stump or a user's limb which would allow the grip element (2) not to slide through the limb of a user.

In one embodiment of the invention, the gripping element (2) has a load capacity between 0.5kg to 20kg. This load capacity is ideal because the average weight of a person's load per limb on a typical day ranges between 5kg and 10kg.

Referring to FIG. 6, in one embodiment of the invention, the end (le) of clamping element (1) allows to hold and / or load objects vertically, in this way the user can carry objects anywhere without applying an effort greater than the same weight of the object because the clamping element (1) is connected to the rigid element (3) and is connected to the gripping element (2) which in turn is connected to the user's stump or wrist. Example 1. Manufacture of a device to secure objects.

A device was designed and constructed to secure objects with the following characteristics: clamping element (1) with a first surface (la) and a second surface (lb) with the following specifications:

 material: carbon fiber;

 long. 8lmm;

 thickness: 2mm;

 high: 26mm,

 width: 8lmm;

 a rigid element (3) connected on the second surface (lb) with the following specifications:

 length: 200mm;

 width: 75mm;

 material: AISI 304;

 a gripping element (2) disposed on the first surface (3a) of the rigid element (3) with the following specifications

 material: neoprene;

 length: 580mm;

 width: 80;

 cross section of the gripping element (2): square;

 the holding element (1), the rigid element (3) and the gripping element (2) are joined together by thread.

It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the modalities described and illustrated, nor limited devices for securing objects, since as will be evident to a person versed in art, there are possible variations and modifications that do not depart from the spirit of invention, which is only defined by the following claims.

Claims

1. A device for securing objects comprising:  a fastener (1) with a first surface (la) and a second surface (lb) parallel to each other;  a first end (le) disposed on one side of the first surface (la), and a second end (ld) disposed on the opposite end of the first end (le);  a rigid element (3) with a first surface (3a) and a second surface (3b), where the second surface (3b) of the rigid element (3) is arranged on the second surface (lb) of the clamping element (1) ; a gripping element (2) disposed on the first surface (3a) of the rigid element (3);  where the first end (la) and the second end (lb) are bent with respect to the first surface (la). 2. The device of Claim 1, characterized in that the fastener (1) on one of its two surfaces (the, lb) is made of a non-slip material. 3. The device of Claim 1, characterized in that the clamping element (1) on one of its surfaces it has a non-slip coating. 4. The device of Claim 1, characterized in that the rigid element (3) is constructed of a material that is selected from plastic materials, composite materials, metal materials or combinations of the foregoing. 5. The device of Claim 1, characterized in that the gripping element (2) It is constructed of a material that is selected from elastic materials, plastic materials, textile materials or combinations of the above. 6. The device of claim 1, characterized in that the gripping element (2) is made of a textile material which allows the holding element (1) to be held 7. The device of Claim 1, characterized in that the gripping element (2) is constructed of a non-slip material. 8. The device of Claim 1, characterized in that the gripping element (2) has a load capacity between 0.5kg to 20kg.