UPPER BODY PORTION REHABILITATION ASSISTIVE DEVICE

Abstract

An upper body portion rehabilitation assistive device, comprising of a wearable body having a pair of main straps 102, a pair of arm pouch 103, a pair of leg pouches, a waist pouch 105, developed to worn by a user over arms, thighs, waist respectively, each pouches are interconnected with each other by mean of multiple flexible straps 106 for forming a harness like structure, a pair of Velcro strips 107 attached with the arm pouch 103, leg pouches, waist pouch 105, to tighten the pouches in order to secure the body 101 with user’s body, a motorized roller 108 coiled with each main strips 102 to rotate and lift the user and keeps the user in standing orientation for providing relief from neck, shoulder and backache, and a temperature sensor integrated in the body 101 to monitor body temperature of the user during rehabilitation.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an upper body portion rehabilitation assistive device that is capable of providing a means to assist a user to support the user's upper body portion over a rail of a ceiling of an enclosure in secured manner to lift the user and keeps the user in standing orientation for providing relief from neck, shoulder and backache to restore the user's body posture.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Upper body rehabilitation is alleviate neck and shoulder discomfort by targeting muscles and improving flexibility. Exercise like shoulder shrugs, neck stretches, and resistance training strengthen and stabilize the upper body, reducing strain on these areas. Additionally, incorporating posture correction techniques and ergonomic adjustments further alleviate tension. A comprehensive rehabilitation plan tailored to individual needs is essential for effective relief and long term wellness.

[0003] Traditional methods of upper body rehabilitation are physical therapy and strength training. While physical therapy focuses on restoring mobility and function through exercises and manual techniques. However, physical therapy is time consuming nature of appointment and potential dependence on a therapist. Strength training, on the other hand, build muscles to support the upper body, but lead to injury if not done correctly or if progression is too rapid. Both methods require consistence effort and supervision to ensure effectiveness and prevent setbacks. Thus, there is a need to develop an innovative tool that provide a more time-efficient and consistent where traditional methods fall short and to meet the evolving demands of modern requirements.

[0004] WO2016020457A1 discloses about the invention relates to an upper limb rehabilitation system for rehabilitating an upper limb of a subject and comprising a mobile platform coupled to a fixed platform. The mobile platform comprises an articulate handle assembly movable, during a rehabilitation session, within a plane which is substantially coplanar or parallel to the transverse plane of the subject, wherein the handle assembly is provided with a gripping device comprising a shaft. The articulate handle assembly according to the invention comprises: a supporting structure having a first and a second holding elements pivotally connected together to rotate about a first axis of rotation (θ1) perpendicular to the transverse plane; a third holding element connected to the supporting structure; and a fourth holding element supporting the shaft of the gripping device and pivotally connected to the third holding element to rotate about a second axis of rotation (θ2) which is perpendicular to the first axis of rotation (θ1). The first and second axis of rotation (θ1, θ2) as well as the central axis (θ3) of the shaft of the gripping device always intersect each other at one point independently from the orientation of each of the first, second, third and fourth holding elements. Although WO'457 discloses about an invention that relates to an upper limb rehabilitation system for rehabilitating an upper limb. However, the invention lacks in detecting temperature of the user during rehabilitation to generate warm effect in order to keep the user's body warm.

[0005] CN204072658U discloses about the invention relates to a kind of exercising apparatus for recovery of upper limb, comprise frame, moving person portion, described frame is connected by a gangbar with moving person portion, moving person portion at least comprises a movable joint, this device also comprises support portion, checkout gear and control terminal, checkout gear is arranged at support portion, and control terminal and checkout gear electrical connection, control terminal carrys out the action of controlled motion main part according to the feedback signal of checkout gear. After have employed technique scheme, control terminal controls whole device according to the feedback signal of checkout gear and carries out suitable action adjustment, slow down or accelerate a little the action for the treatment of, form the Therapeutic mode automatically regulated, can the most effectively help patient to recover, and wound cannot be caused to patient. Simultaneously in rehabilitation process, the information of patient all can be got off by auto store, provides foundation, and can select the task that applicable patient trains for therapist evaluates Rehabilitation degree, thus accelerates the rehabilitation speed of patient. Though CN'658 discloses about an invention that relates to a kind of exercising apparatus for recovery of upper limb that consist of a variety of additional functions such as accelerates the rehabilitation speed of patient. But the invention fails in detecting health parameters such as blood pressure, heartbeat, breathing activity and mental activity of the user during the rehabilitation.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices exist that is capable of supporting and providing upper body portion rehabilitation by maintain the user's body posture. However, these device incapable in detecting temperature of the user during rehabilitation due to which the generation of warm effect is neglected and also lacks in measuring inappropriate health conditions to aware the user during rehabilitation.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of supporting the user's upper body portion over to lift the user and keeps the user in standing orientation along with health parameters such as blood pressure, heartbeat, breathing activity and mental activity of the user during the rehabilitation.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of assisting a user in aiding a support the user's upper body portion to lift the user and keeps the user in standing orientation for providing relief from neck, shoulder and backache to restore the user's body posture.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting temperature of the user during rehabilitation to generate warm effect to keep the user's body warm by maintaining the user's body temperature.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting health parameters such as blood pressure, heartbeat, breathing activity and mental activity of the user during the rehabilitation to make a medical practitioner aware about the detected health parameters in order to take precautionary steps in case of inappropriate health parameters.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to an upper body portion rehabilitation assistive device that is capable assisting a user to support the user's upper body portion to keep the user in standing orientation for providing relief from neck, shoulder and backache to restore the user's body posture.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an upper body portion rehabilitation assistive device, comprising of a wearable body having a pair of main straps, a pair of arm pouch, a pair of leg pouches, a waist pouch, developed to worn by a user over arms, thighs, waist respectively, each pouches are interconnected with each other by mean of multiple flexible straps for forming a harness like structure and the main strips are secured on a rail of a ceiling of an enclosure by means of a hook attached with the main strips, a pair of Velcro strips attached with the arm pouch, leg pouches, waist pouch, to tighten the pouches in order to secure the body with user's body, a motorized roller coiled with each main strips to rotate and lift the user and keeps the user in standing orientation for providing relief from neck, shoulder and backache, a temperature sensor integrated in the body to monitor body temperature of the user during rehabilitation.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a heating element integrated in the body to generate warm effect in order to keep the user's body warm, an insulation layer is fabricated over body to maintain temperature, a sensing module integrated on the body to monitor health parameters such as blood pressure, heartbeat, breathing activity and mental activity of the user during the rehabilitation and the determined parameters, multiple vibration units integrated in the body for providing vibrational sensations in order to minimize numbness from user's body parts and to improve blood flow during rehabilitation, a rectangular plate is integrated in the waist portion for keeping the user's back portion in straight orientation along with providing support, and a battery is associated with the device for supplying power to electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a upper body portion rehabilitation assistive device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises," and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having" and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0020] As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0021] The present invention relates to an upper body portion rehabilitation assistive device that is capable of assisting a user in giving support the user's upper body portion to lift the user and keeps the user in standing orientation. Further, the device is also capable of detecting health parameters such as blood pressure, heartbeat, breathing activity and mental activity of the user during the rehabilitation to aware the user about health parameters.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a upper body portion rehabilitation assistive device is illustrated, comprising a wearable body 101 having a pair of main straps 102, a pair of arm pouch 103, a pair of leg pouches 104, and a waist pouch 105, each pouches are interconnected with each other by mean of multiple flexible straps 106, a pair of Velcro strips 107 attached with the arm pouch 103, leg pouches, waist pouch 105, a motorized roller 108 coiled with each main strips 102, a rectangular plate 109 integrated in the waist portion, and a hook 110 attached with the main strips 102.

[0023] The proposed device comprises of a wearable body 101 having a pair of main straps 102, a pair of arm pouch 103, a pair of leg pouches, and a waist pouch 105 utilize to develop and access by as user to wear over arms, thighs, waist respectively. Herein, each pouches are interconnected with each other by mean of multiple flexible straps 106 for forming a harness like structure and the main strips 102 are secured on a rail of a ceiling of an enclosure by means of a hook 110 attached with the main strips 102 in view of securing the body of the user with the wearable body 101 . Further, a pair of Velcro strips 107 attached with the arm pouch 103, leg pouches, waist pouch 105, that are accessed by a concerned person to tighten the pouches to secure the body 101 with user's body.

[0024] A motorized roller 108 wrapped with each main strips 102 is actuated by a microcontroller to rotate and lift the user. The roller 108 is coupled with a DC (Direct Current) motor that is activated by the microcontroller to provide rotational motion to the roller 108. The working principle of a DC motor is based on the interaction between a magnetic field and an electric current. When an electric current flows through the coil of wire, also known as the armature, it creates a magnetic field. This magnetic field interacts with the fixed magnets, known as the stator, causing the armature to rotate.

[0025] The rotation is achieved by reversing the direction of the current flow in the armature coil using a commutator and brushes that provide continuous movement of the motor results in providing circular motion to the roller 108 for unwrapping each of main strips 102 to lift the user and keeps the user in standing orientation for providing relief from neck, shoulder and backache. Herein, a rectangular plate 109 is integrated in the waist pouch 105 for keeping the user's back portion in straight orientation along with providing support.

[0026] Further, a temperature sensor is integrated with the boy for detecting body temperature of the user during rehabilitation. The temperature sensor operates based on the principle of detecting infrared radiation emitted by the wearable body 101 . The temperature sensor comprises crucial components such as an infrared sensor, an optical arrangement, and a detector. It functions on the principle of detecting infrared radiation emitted by the user's body. When the user's body temperature exceeds absolute zero, it emits infrared radiation. The sensor captures this radiation using its optical arrangement directing it onto a detector. Common detectors, like thermopiles or pyroelectric sensors, then convert the received infrared energy into an electrical signal. This signal undergoes processing by electronic components, translating it into a temperature reading during rehabilitation.

[0027] Based on detecting the user's body temperature, the microcontroller actuates a heating element integrated in the wearable body 101 to generate warm effect for keeping the user's body warm. The heating element is coupled with a heating coil that is activated upon passing electric signal to the heating element in order to produce heating effect in the heating element to keep the user's body warm along with maintaining temperature via an insulation layer is fabricated over body 101.

[0028] A sensing module, herein disclosed is integrated with the body 101 to detect health parameters such as blood pressure, heartbeat, breathing activity and mental activity of the user during the rehabilitation. The sensing module includes but not limited to a BCG (ball echocardiography) sensor, a respiratory inductive plethysmography sensor and an electroencephalography sensor that works in collaboration to detect the blood pressure, heartbeat, breathing activity and mental activity of the user, respectively. The BCG sensor detects the mechanical vibrations produced by the beating heart through a small ball attached to the user's skin. As the heart contracts and relaxes, the ball moves in response to these movements, allowing the sensor to accurately measure heart rate and rhythm.

[0029] The respiratory inductive plethysmography sensor works by measuring changes in thoracic and abdominal movements during breathing. The sensor uses coils placed around the chest and abdomen to detect changes in inductance, providing a non-invasive way to detect respiratory patterns specifically breathing activity. Further, the electroencephalography sensor works by measuring voltage fluctuations resulting from ionic current within neurons. The electroencephalography sensor typically consist of multiple electrodes placed on the scalp to capture brain wave patterns and provide valuable insights into cognitive functions and neurological disorders in order to determine mental activity of the user.

[0030] Based on detecting the blood pressure, heartbeat, breathing activity and mental activity of the user, the detected data is transmitted to the microcontroller, where the microcontroller analyzes the data to detect the blood pressure, heartbeat, breathing activity and mental activity of the user. Based on detection, the microcontroller sends the detected data to a computing unit wirelessly linked with the microcontroller to make a medical practitioner aware about the monitored health parameters. The computing unit herein includes but not limited to a mobile and laptop that comprises a processor where the input received is stored to process and retrieve the output data in order to display in the computing unit. The microcontroller is wirelessly linked with the computing unit via a communication module which includes but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module. GSM (Global System for Mobile communication). The communication module acts as a medium between various electronic unit for establishing communication between the computing unit and device to notify the medical practitioner aware about the monitored health parameters.

[0031] Further, the medical practitioner also, gives via the computing unit for providing vibrational sensations minimize numbness from user's body parts. Based on given input commands, the microcontroller actuates multiple vibration units ranging from 4 to 6 in numbers integrated in the body 101 for generating vibrational sensations to the user's body parts for reducing numbness from user's body parts and to improve blood flow during rehabilitation.

[0032] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the device to offer power to all electrical and electronic components necessary for their correct operation. The battery is linked to the microcontroller and provides (DC) Direct Current to the microcontroller. And then, based on the order of operations, the microcontroller sends that current to those specific electrical or electronic components so they effectively carry out their appropriate functions.

[0033] The present invention works best in following manner that includes the wearable body 101 having a pair of main straps 102, a pair of arm pouch 103, a pair of leg pouches, a waist pouch 105, developed to worn by a user over arms, thighs, waist respectively and each pouches are interconnected with each other by mean of the flexible straps 106 for forming a harness like structure and the main strips 102 are secured on a rail of a ceiling of an enclosure by means of a hook 110 attached with the main strips 102 Herein, pair of Velcro strips 107 attached with the arm pouch 103, leg pouches, waist pouch 105, that are accessed by a concerned person to tighten the pouches in order to secure the body 101 with user's body, and post securing the microcontroller actuates he motorized roller 108 coiled with each main strips 102 to rotate and lift the user and keeps the user in standing orientation for providing relief from neck, shoulder and backache. Also, the temperature sensor detects body temperature of the user during rehabilitation and based on the determined temperature, the inbuilt microcontroller linked with the sensor, energizes the heating element to generate warm effect in order to keep the user's body warm where the insulation layer is fabricated over body 101 to maintain temperature. Herein, the sensing module includes but not limited to a BCG (ball echocardiography) sensor, a respiratory inductive plethysmography sensor and an electroencephalography sensor detects health parameters such as blood pressure, heartbeat, breathing activity and mental activity of the user during the rehabilitation and the determined parameters are sent to the computing unit wirelessly linked with the microcontroller, to make a medical practitioner aware about the monitored health parameters. Further, the vibration units integrated in the body 101 that are actuated by the microcontroller, on receiving an input command from the practitioner via the computing unit, for providing vibrational sensations in order to minimize numbness from user's body parts and to improve blood flow during rehabilitation.

[0034] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) An upper body portion rehabilitation assistive device, comprising:

i) a wearable body 101 having a pair of main straps 102, a pair of arm pouch 103, a pair of leg pouches, a waist pouch 105, developed to worn by a user over arms, thighs, waist respectively, wherein each pouches are interconnected with each other by mean of plurality of flexible straps 106 for forming a harness like structure and said main straps 106 are secured on a rail of a ceiling of an enclosure by means of a hook 110 attached with said main strips 106;
ii) a pair of Velcro strips 107 attached with said arm pouch 103, leg pouches, waist pouch 105, that are accessed by a concerned person to tighten said pouches in order to secure said body 101 with user's body, wherein post securing said microcontroller actuates a motorized roller 108 coiled with each main strips 102 to rotate and lift said user and keeps said user in standing orientation for providing relief from neck, shoulder and backache;
iii) a temperature sensor integrated in said body 101 to monitor body temperature of said user during rehabilitation and based on said determined temperature an inbuilt microcontroller linked with said sensor, energizes a heating element integrated in said body 101 to generate warm effect in order to keep said user's body warm, wherein an insulation layer is fabricated over body 101 to maintain temperature;
iv) a sensing module integrated on said body 101 to monitor health parameters such as blood pressure, heartbeat, breathing activity and mental activity of said user during said rehabilitation and said determined parameters are sent to a computing unit wirelessly linked with said microcontroller, to make a medical practitioner aware about said monitored health parameters; and
v) plurality of vibration units integrated in said body 101 that are actuated by said microcontroller, on receiving an input command from said practitioner via said computing unit, for providing vibrational sensations in order to minimize numbness from user's body parts and to improve blood flow during rehabilitation.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sensing module includes but not limited to a BCG (ball echocardiography) sensor, a respiratory inductive plethysmography sensor and an electroencephalography sensor.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a rectangular plate 109 is integrated in said waist portion for keeping said user's back portion in straight orientation along with providing support.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device for supplying power to electrical and electronically operated components associated with said device.

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