JP3106746U - Universal design apron - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a universal apron that can greatly reduce the daily work of a caregiver and is optimal for persons with physical disabilities.
An upper protective apron and a lower protective apron that can be easily detached and separated as needed. The upper protective apron is made of soft material, can be attached and detached at the chest, and can be used for home wear with a dedicated buttonhole. Further, the lower protective apron can be easily detached from the upper protective apron, and the attached length adjustment bunt always provides good comfort. Furthermore, the apron can be held in a “dish saucer shape” by using the stoppers on the lower side of the lower protective apron and hanging on the receiver on the back of the table, and the lower protective apron can be removed from the upper protective apron Can be processed. If a storage pocket is attached, the apron can be stored small, and if a stopper is used, it can be used as a simple carrying bag.
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Description

Detailed description of the invention

  The present invention relates to aprons used in hospitals, welfare-related facilities, home care homes, etc. and the general public, especially for elderly people, people with physical disabilities (children) and frail constitutions to cope with an elderly care society. The work operation at the nursing care site has been verified and improved so that it can be easily used by a person and a caregiver.

  In general, there are many aprons that are simply lowered from the neck or waist, and most of them are designed to be used in a standing posture. The current situation is that there is no gender, and the clothes and surroundings are inevitably dirty and wet during meals and recreation, so the wearer was not able to eat and leisure activities with peace of mind. They tend to support you.

In this way, the existing apron does not take into account convenience or functionality for the elderly, physically disabled persons (children), frail constitutional persons, wheelchair residents, and caregivers, Even in functional training, there are many things that are unfit for the user and cannot reduce the assistance work, and an apron that anyone can use safely and conveniently and that can reduce the assistance has been desired.
The present invention solves such problems, and its purpose is to reduce the work of caregivers, promote independence of the wearer, and improve mental anxiety. To improve the quality (QOL) of the product and to provide a universal apron that has been improved so that it can be used as a daily necessities that can be used safely and comfortably.

  The present invention solves the necessary issues such as “wearing operation”, “comfort and convenience” and “removal processing operation” so that elderly people, people with physical disabilities, etc. and the general public can use it with peace of mind. Medical and welfare specialists and caregivers conduct verification analysis and user questionnaire surveys, and the dimensions required for those who are in trouble with ease of use and ease of use in daily life. And the finished shape.

  In the above, the "upper protective apron" and the "lower protective apron", which have different functions from the conclusion that the apron is necessary throughout the day, can be combined by a method that can be easily removed (magnet, Velcro etc.) and necessary Depending on the situation, the upper and lower apron can be removed quickly and easily without the cooperation of the wearer, so that the clothes and floor can be prevented from becoming dirty and the risk of burns can be avoided.

  The materials and functions of the protective apron are different, and the “upper protective apron” is located around the neck, so it uses a comfortable material, can be attached and removed at the chest, and the button attached to the clothes is hung on the dedicated buttonhole. It can be used regardless of physical function, and it can be used separately, supporting the neck that can be attached separately, from the side of the neck to the bottom of the occipital region, with a moderate elasticity and thickness support function to reduce the burden on the cervical spine and neck muscles A pillow can be attached and added.

  The “bottom protective apron” can be used alone, and it has a water-repellent / waterproof performance and a smooth feel without any entanglement caused by sweat. Holes, strings, etc.) can be held in hand or by attaching a dedicated handle, making it easy to carry items with one hand and maintaining close contact to reduce strain on the body With a shape and function that can be used, the apron can be stored in a dedicated storage pocket.

  In addition, as a feature of the “bottom protection apron”, there is a side arming part with a shape that vertically halves the egg that holds it in the back inside at any time. The length-adjustable band provides good wearing comfort for body shape, various working postures and sitting, and 3 to 4 eyelets (10 20mm hole) or by hooking a hook or the like on the back of the table as a receiver attached to the back of the table, with a pigeon or hook that is at the optimum distance from the table edge to the body that changes depending on the meal and work posture. The lower protective apron is held in a “dish saucer” to prevent soiling of clothes and floors in daily activities such as spilling juice, and the lower protective apron can be easily removed from the upper protective apron without the help of the wearer and wrapped. It is possible to move the process I, in which long-term care reduces is greatly possible.

  The universal apron of the present invention has a "side armor part" and a band that can be adjusted in length, so that it can be worn comfortably in the body shape, working posture and sitting, and has two types: upper and lower. The apron that combines the special functions of can be easily removed and separated as necessary, and the “apron” is created by hanging the stoppers on both sides of the lower protective apron on the holder attached to the back of the table. Even if spilling juice, etc., without contaminating clothes and floor, without the cooperation of the wearer, it is easy to remove and wrap the lower protective apron and move it easily, greatly reducing the assistance work, The user can feel comfortable and enjoy functioning while enjoying meals, etc., so self-reliance is promoted, quality of life is improved (QOL), welfare / medical settings, home care homes and other general people Use of Beauty, it is possible to use in various places, practical value is optimal for nursing society of high elderly declining birthrate.

  In order to manufacture the universal apron of the present invention at a facility for the disabled and a nursing center, it is simple in design and easy to sew. However, it was realized without compromising the effects described above so as to produce robustness.

  Fig. 1 shows the shape of the upper protective apron, Fig. 2 shows the shape of the lower protective apron and the shape of the "side-off parts", and Fig. 3 shows the shape of the "length adjustment band". 4 is a front view of the combined apron, FIG. 5 is a side view of the combined apron, FIG. 6 is a back view of the combined apron, FIG. 7 is a front view of the wearing apron, and FIG. Fig. 9 is a wearing side view of the lower protective apron when standing, Fig. 10 is a wearing front view of the lower protective apron alone when standing, and Fig. 11 is a wearing side view of the lower protective apron alone when standing. , FIG. 12 is a rear view of the lower protection apron wearing when standing up, FIG. 13 is a view of wearing a “dish saucer” using a pigeon when seated, and FIG. 14 is a pigeon on the hook on the back of the table Figure 15 shows the current situation when hung. 16 is a diagram showing the current situation when a hook is hooked on a hook on the back of the table, FIG. 17 is a front view of the pigeon eye with a dedicated handle, and FIG. 18 is a diagram of the pigeon eye with a dedicated handle. 19 is a front view when used with a hook string, and FIG. 20 is a side view when used with a hook string.

  Coloring should be warm, based on a bright beige yellow beige system that shows psychologically good numerical values for the elderly from the consideration of the elderly, the upper part gives priority to the touch, and the lower part has a smooth feeling. It is made of a material that prioritizes water repellency and waterproofness.

In Japan, the care society for aging children is accelerating, and the number of caregivers is decreasing rapidly at medical and welfare facilities and home care home sites. Based on the above, the present invention described above can cope with the situation of different physical functions of users, reach residual function training without anxiety, and improve quality of life (QOL). From the viewpoint of medication, it is important for the health of you and your family, for society, and for reducing medical expenses and long-term care insurance expenses.
In particular, it greatly helps to reduce the work of caregivers and is a necessity for assisting and supporting elderly and disabled people with a smaller number of people.
The universal apron of the present invention that can be used in various situations beyond generations and obstacles is increasingly necessary for the future society.

  Top protective apron shape drawing   Bottom protection apron shape drawing and side armor shape drawing   Shape drawing of “Length adjustment band”   Front view of combined apron   Side view of the combined apron   Back view of the combined apron   Wearing front view when standing   Wearing side view when standing   Wearing back view when standing   Wearing front view of the lower protective apron alone when standing   Wearing side view of the lower protective apron alone when standing   Wearing rear view of the lower protective apron alone when standing   Wearing figure of a “dish saucer” using eyelets when seated   Current situation when hooking on the hook on the back of the table   Wearing figure of `` basin shape '' using a hook string when sitting   Current situation when hanging the hook on the hook on the back of the table   Front view of the pigeon eye with a dedicated handle   Side view when in use with a dedicated handle on the eyelet   Front view during use with hook strap   Side view during use with hook strap

Explanation of symbols

1 Upper protective apron
2 Exclusive buttonhole
3 Lower protective apron
4 Side parts
5 Stopper
6 Length adjustment band
7 Stopper (Pigeon)
8 Table back (hook)
9 Dedicated handle
10 Stopper (hook)
11 tables
12 chairs

Claims (4)

  In the apron that combines different functions of the "upper protective apron" that protects from the neck circumference to the upper chest and the "lower protective apron" that protects from the middle of the chest to the abdomen and thighs, the top and bottom can be easily removed and quickly as needed Apron characterized by being stored in a small storage pocket that can be attached and detached and shaped like a pouch.   The upper protective apron is placed on the chest to make it easy to attach and detach, and can be rotated and set on the back side, or the buttons attached to the clothes can be hung on the dedicated buttonhole, so that the convenience of the assistant and right and left hemiplegia It can also be used for people with functional impairments, and it can be quickly and properly attached and removed as needed with a lower protective apron. In addition, in order to support the neck, moderate elasticity from both sides of the neck to the lower part of the occipital region The apron according to claim 1, wherein a thick support function pillow can be attached and added, and the burden on the cervical spine and neck muscle is reduced.   There are several stoppers on the lower sides of the lower protective apron and `` side-parts '' that hold it in the backside so that it can be folded and stored at any time. With the adjustment band, the apron can always be held well and can be used independently even when using the body shape, various work movements or sitting, and the goods can be transported by holding the stopper by hand or attaching a dedicated handle. Apron according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by convenient functionality.   By attaching stoppers attached to the lower sides of the lower protective apron to the receiver attached to the back of the table at the optimal distance from the table edge to the body, which changes depending on the meal and work posture, the lower protective apron is made into a “dish saucer” It is retained and prevents clothes and floors from being soiled by juice spills, etc. If the lower protective apron is removed from the upper protective apron, it can be wrapped and moved, greatly reducing assistance, and the user can eat safely without worrying The apron according to claim 1, claim 2, or claim 3, wherein the apron is a function training that can be enjoyed and is useful for welfare medical care and home care.

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