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KR-20260064914-A - Finger rehabilitation device

KR20260064914AKR 20260064914 AKR20260064914 AKR 20260064914AKR-20260064914-A

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device that allows for convenient rehabilitation exercises in daily life without restrictions on place or time. More specifically, it relates to a finger rehabilitation device that enables rehabilitation exercises by moving a sliding block along a sliding groove on the palm portion of a main body module mounted on the hand of a rehabilitator, and promotes blood circulation and relaxes tension in the hand by massaging the hand with pneumatic pressure. This project (result) is the result of the Local Government-University Cooperation-based Regional Innovation Project, conducted in 2024 with funding from the Ministry of Education and support from the National Research Foundation of Korea. (2021RIS-001(1345370811))

Inventors

  • 김영윤
  • 이혁수
  • 이운규
  • 김상기
  • 최윤서
  • 이승준
  • 최유리
  • 심수민

Assignees

  • 국립한국교통대학교산학협력단

Dates

Publication Date
20260508
Application Date
20241030

Claims (7)

  1. A banding glove (100) worn on the hand, with the wrist and finger areas open to expose the fingers to the outside; A main body module (200) that is mounted on the outside of the above-mentioned banding glove (100), has open wrist and finger portions, is equipped with a main body airbag (220) that expands and contracts by receiving air pressure on the inside, and is equipped with a sliding block (241) that moves back and forth along a sliding groove (240) on the palm portion; A pneumatic ring module (300) formed in a ring shape that fits on a finger, and equipped with a ring airbag (310) that expands and contracts by receiving pneumatic pressure from an air hose (311) extending from the main body module (200) on the inside. Finger rehabilitation device.
  2. In paragraph 1, The above main body module (200) is equipped with a main display (210) that displays the intensity of the air pressure supplied to the main body airbag (220); The above main display (210) has a built-in control unit for controlling the intensity of the air pressure supplied to the main body airbag (220); The above pneumatic ring module (300) is provided with a ring status display window (320) that displays the intensity of the pneumatic pressure supplied to the ring airbag (310); Finger rehabilitation device.
  3. In paragraph 1, A cut portion (330) is formed on one side of the above pneumatic ring module (300) so that the diameter is adjusted. Finger rehabilitation device.
  4. In paragraph 1, An electric band (130) that receives electricity from an external source is provided on the wrist portion of the above-mentioned banding glove (100); A wire (131) electrically connected to the above electric band (130) extends to a heating point (132) that generates heat upon the application of electricity; The above heating point (132) is provided in a banding glove (100) or a finger banding module (400) mounted on a finger; Finger rehabilitation device.
  5. In paragraph 1, The above banding glove (100) is An electric band (130) that receives electricity from an external source at the wrist portion of the above-mentioned banding glove (100); and a first low-frequency pad (110) that generates a low frequency by applying an electric signal from a wire (131) electrically connected to the electric band (130); are provided. Finger rehabilitation device.
  6. In paragraph 5, An electric band (130) that receives electricity from an external source is provided on the wrist portion of the above-mentioned banding glove (100); A finger banding module (400) that is detachable from the above banding glove (100) and is mounted on a finger is provided; A second low-frequency pad (410) that generates a low frequency by applying an electric signal from a wire (131) electrically connected to the electric band (130) is provided in the finger banding module (400); Finger rehabilitation device.
  7. In paragraph 5, The apparatus further comprises an operating pad module (500) mounted on the outside of the above-mentioned banding glove (100), equipped with an operating display that displays the intensity of the low frequency generated by the first low frequency pad (110), and a second control unit that controls the intensity of the low frequency generated by the first low frequency pad (110) is embedded in the operating display. Finger rehabilitation device.

Description

Finger rehabilitation device The present invention relates to a device that allows for convenient rehabilitation exercises in daily life without restrictions on place or time. More specifically, it relates to a finger rehabilitation device that enables rehabilitation exercises by moving a sliding block along a sliding groove on the palm portion of a main body module mounted on the hand of a rehabilitator, and promotes blood circulation and relaxes tension in the hand by massaging the hand with pneumatic pressure. In modern society, cases of hand dysfunction due to various causes are becoming increasingly common. It frequently occurs that the movement of the hands and fingers is restricted or their function deteriorates due to causes such as trauma, surgery, stroke, nerve damage, and rheumatoid arthritis. These patients experience significant inconvenience in their daily lives and are undergoing rehabilitation therapy to restore hand movement. Hand rehabilitation aims to strengthen the muscles and joints of the hand, restore flexibility, and expand the range of motion. Conventional rehabilitation methods are conducted under the guidance of professional therapists and enable patients to gradually recover hand function through repetitive exercises. However, this rehabilitation process requires significant time and cost, and there were limitations to patients performing rehabilitation independently at home. In particular, rehabilitation for fine muscle movements of the hands and fingers plays a significant role in restoring finger flexibility and strength, and is essential for facilitating daily tasks such as grasping objects, pressing buttons, and writing. However, most conventional hand rehabilitation devices focus on overall hand movement, or make it difficult for patients to perform rehabilitation exercises due to complex structures and high costs; moreover, they often fail to assist in the recovery of hand function by relying on unilateral movement patterns. According to Korean Published Patent Application No. 10-2024-0128354, a rehabilitation device capable of simultaneous wrist and finger movement is disclosed, comprising a grip portion in which the palm and fingers are in close contact, a wrist movement portion for rotating the grip portion left and right at a single point, an inner plate and an outer plate connected by a rod penetrating the front of the grip portion, wherein a finger insertion piece is formed on the outer plate, and a motor connected to a wire coupled to the inner plate is used to perform wrist rotation movement and finger extension movement simultaneously. This type of rehabilitation device is large and unsuitable for use in daily life. Additionally, the limited range of motion for finger exercises results in low rehabilitation efficiency, and since rehabilitation exercises require a visit to a location equipped with the device, it is unsuitable for finger rehabilitation, which requires consistent practice in daily life to be effective. Therefore, there is a need to develop a rehabilitation device that can efficiently train the independent movement of each finger during the hand rehabilitation process and can be easily used by patients at home. FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the appearance of the finger rehabilitation device of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows the main body of the finger rehabilitation device of the present invention, (a) is a perspective view showing the back of the hand portion of the main body module while wearing a pneumatic ring module, and (b) is a perspective view showing the palm portion of the main body module. FIG. 3 is a drawing showing the state in which the banding glove, main body module, and pneumatic ring module are worn in the finger rehabilitation device of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing the state of wearing a banding glove and a finger banding module in the finger rehabilitation device of the present invention. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. The finger rehabilitation device according to the present invention is a rehabilitation device that is worn on the hand of a rehabilitation patient to promote the recovery of motor function of the finger, and A banding glove (100) worn on the hand, with the wrist and finger areas open to expose the fingers to the outside; A main body module (200) that is mounted on the outside of the above-mentioned banding glove (100), has open wrist and finger portions, is equipped with a main body airbag (220) that expands and contracts by receiving air pressure on the inside, and is equipped with a sliding block (241) that moves back and forth along a sliding groove (240) on the palm portion; It includes a pneumatic ring module (300) formed in a ring shape that fits on a finger, and equipped with a ring airbag (310) that expands and contracts by receiving pneum