ABDOMINAL SUPPORT BELT

Abstract

The present application discloses an abdominal support belt, comprising: a waist support portion having a first upper edge and a first lower edge, wherein the waist support portion is configured to extend around a user's waist region and along both sides of the user when worn; and a lower abdominal support portion having a second upper edge and a second lower edge, wherein the waist support portion and the lower abdominal support portion are connected at a junction, and the lower abdominal support portion is configured to be positioned over a lower abdominal region of the user when worn; wherein at least one of the waist support portion or the lower abdominal support portion is at least partially formed from a sheet material comprising a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and an adhesive layer disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer.

Claims

1. An abdominal support belt, comprising: a waist support portion having a first upper edge and a first lower edge, wherein the waist support portion is configured to extend around a user's waist region and along both sides of the user; and a lower abdominal support portion having a second upper edge and a second lower edge, wherein the waist support portion and the lower abdominal support portion are connected at a junction, and the lower abdominal support portion is configured to be positioned over a lower abdominal region of the user when worn; wherein at least one of the waist support portion or the lower abdominal support portion is at least partially formed from a sheet material comprising a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and an adhesive layer disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer.

2. The abdominal support belt of claim 1, further comprising an upper abdominal support portion configured to be positioned over a region of the user between a lower chest edge and an area above the navel when worn.

3. The abdominal support belt of claim 2, wherein the upper abdominal support portion and the waist support portion are integrally formed as a single piece.

4. The abdominal support belt of claim 2, wherein the upper abdominal support portion is detachably connected to the waist support portion.

5. The abdominal support belt of claim 2, wherein the upper abdominal support portion is detachably connected to the lower abdominal support portion.

6. The abdominal support belt of claim 2, wherein the upper abdominal support portion and the waist support portion are cut from a same sheet material.

7. The abdominal support belt of claim 2, wherein the upper abdominal support portion comprises a left strap and a right strap detachably connected to each other, and the left strap and the right strap are configured to extend from the waist support portion to a front side of the user when worn.

8. The abdominal support belt of claim 1, wherein the first lower edge is configured to terminate at or below an iliac crest of the user's pelvis when worn.

9. The abdominal support belt of claim 1, wherein the lower abdominal support portion is curved downwardly from a central region to opposing ends.

10. The abdominal support belt of claim 1, wherein the second upper edge includes a notch configured to avoid the navel when worn.

11. The abdominal support belt of claim 1, wherein the adhesive layer comprises, layered in order from an inner side to an outer side: a first adhesive layer, a cushioning layer, a second adhesive layer, a breathable layer, and a third adhesive layer.

12. The abdominal support belt of claim 11, wherein the first adhesive layer, the second adhesive layer, and the third adhesive layer are adhesive coatings.

13. The abdominal support belt of claim 11, wherein the cushioning layer comprises a sponge layer.

14. The abdominal support belt of claim 11, wherein the breathable layer comprises a mesh fabric.

15. The abdominal support belt of claim 1, wherein the first lower edge of the waist support portion is linear at least at a portion corresponding to the user's back when worn.

16. The abdominal support belt of claim 1, wherein the first lower edge slopes downwardly toward the junction.

17. The abdominal support belt of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the abdominal support belt is provided with ventilation apertures.

18. An abdominal support belt, comprising: a waist support portion having a first upper edge and a first lower edge, wherein the waist support portion is configured to extend around a user's waist region and along both sides of the user; a lower abdominal support portion having a second upper edge and a second lower edge, wherein the waist support portion and the lower abdominal support portion are connected at a junction, and the lower abdominal support portion is configured to be positioned over a lower abdominal region of the user when worn; and an upper abdominal support portion configured to be positioned over a region of the user between a lower chest edge and an area above the navel when worn; wherein the upper abdominal support portion and the waist support portion are integrally formed as a single piece.

19. The abdominal support belt of claim 18, wherein the upper abdominal support portion comprises a left strap and a right strap detachably connected to each other, and the left strap and the right strap are configured to extend from the waist support portion to a front side of the user when worn.

20. An abdominal support belt, comprising: a waist support portion having a first upper edge and a first lower edge, wherein the waist support portion is configured to extend around a user's waist region and along both sides of the user when worn; a lower abdominal support portion having a second upper edge and a second lower edge, wherein the waist support portion and the lower abdominal support portion are connected at a junction, and the lower abdominal support portion is configured to be positioned over a lower abdominal region of the user when worn; and an upper abdominal support portion configured to be positioned over a region of the user between a lower chest edge and an area above the navel when worn; wherein the upper abdominal support portion and the waist support portion are cut from a same sheet material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0162] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following briefly describes the accompanying drawings required for describing the embodiments or the prior art. It is apparent that the drawings in the following description are merely some embodiments of the present application. For persons of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings may be derived from these drawings without creative effort.

[0163] FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an abdominal support belt in a worn state according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0164] FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the abdominal support belt in a worn state with the lower abdominal support portion removed according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0165] FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the lower abdominal support portion in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0166] FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the waist support portion and the upper abdominal support portion as an integral structure in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0167] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the layered structure of the sheet material according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0168] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the layered structure of the adhesive layer according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0169] FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the abdominal support belt according to the present application;

[0170] FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of yet another embodiment of the abdominal support belt according to the present application.

[0171] The implementation, functional features, and advantages of the present application will be further described in conjunction with the embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0172] In this application, the terms provided, disposed, and connected should be broadly understood. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integrated structures. They may indicate mechanical connections or electrical connections, direct connections, or indirect connections through an intermediary, or they may refer to internal communication between two devices, components, or parts. A person skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application according to the context.

[0173] The terms center, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, thickness, top, bottom, front, back, left, right, vertical, horizontal, inner, outer, radial, and circumferential indicate directional or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the figures. These terms are used solely to simplify and clarify the description of the present application and should not be interpreted as limiting the invention to a specific orientation, construction, or operation.

[0174] Additionally, the terms first and second are used only for descriptive purposes and should not be understood as indicating relative importance or implying the number of features. Therefore, a first or second feature may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, multiple means at least two, such as two or three, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0175] Moreover, the above terms, in addition to indicating directional or positional relationships, may also have other meanings. For example, the term top may also refer to attachment or connection relationships. A person skilled in the art can understand these terms according to the specific context.

[0176] Please refer to FIGS. 1-6. FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an abdominal support belt in a worn state according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the abdominal support belt in a worn state with the lower abdominal support portion removed according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the lower abdominal support portion in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the waist support portion and the upper abdominal support portion as an integral structure in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the layered structure of the sheet material according to an embodiment of the present application; and FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the layered structure of the adhesive layer according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0177] In some embodiments of the present application, the abdominal support belt includes a waist support portion 10 and a lower abdominal support portion 20.

[0178] The waist support portion 10 has a first upper edge 11 and a first lower edge 12, with a certain width between the first upper edge 11 and the first lower edge 12. The waist support portion 10 is configured to extend around a user's waist region and along both sides of the user when worn.

[0179] The lower abdominal support portion 20 has a second upper edge 21 and a second lower edge 22, with a certain width between the second upper edge 21 and the second lower edge 22. The width between the second upper edge 21 and the second lower edge 22 of the lower abdominal support portion 20 varies at different positions.

[0180] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, in some embodiments of the present application, at least a portion of the waist support portion 10 and/or the lower abdominal support portion 20 is made of a sheet material 50. The sheet material 50 includes a first outer layer 51, a second outer layer 53, and an adhesive layer 52 disposed between the first outer layer 51 and the second outer layer 53. By adopting the above configuration, at least a portion of the abdominal support belt is made of a sheet material using a bonding process. On one hand, this increases the elasticity and support of the abdominal support belt, thereby enhancing its upward lifting force and improving wearing comfort. On the other hand, the abdominal support belt can be easily cut and manufactured.

[0181] In some embodiments, the abdominal support belt may be entirely made of the sheet material 50 or partially made of the sheet material 50, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0182] As shown in FIG. 6, in one embodiment, the adhesive layer 52 includes, sequentially laminated from an inner side to an outer side: a first adhesive layer 521, a cushioning layer 522, a second adhesive layer 523, a breathable layer 524, and a third adhesive layer 525. Optionally, the first adhesive layer 521, the second adhesive layer 523, and the third adhesive layer 525 are adhesive coatings. The cushioning layer 522 may be a sponge layer, and the breathable layer 524 may be a mesh fabric.

[0183] Referring to FIG. 5, in one embodiment, the first outer layer 51 may be made of polyester-spandex fabric, and the second outer layer 53 may be made of nylon-spandex fabric. The first outer layer 51 may be the outermost layer, and the second outer layer 53 may be the innermost layer.

[0184] The waist support portion 10 and the lower abdominal support portion 20 are connected at a junction 40. The lower abdominal support portion 20 is configured to be positioned over a lower abdominal region of the user when worn, and the first lower edge 12 slopes downwardly toward the junction 40. The junction 40 refers to the position where the waist support portion 10 and the lower abdominal support portion 20 are connected. By configuring the first lower edge 12 to slope downwardly toward the junction 40, after the lower abdominal support portion 20 and the waist support portion 10 are tightened and connected, the upward lifting force of the lower abdominal support portion 20 is increased, thereby enhancing the support force for the user's abdomen and improving the support effect while reducing the user's burden.

[0185] In one embodiment, the first lower edge 12 of the waist support portion 10 is configured to terminate at or below an iliac crest of the user's pelvis when worn. The first lower edge 12 of the waist support portion 10 is designed to terminate at the iliac crest of the user's pelvis or at least below the iliac crest. This means that, when worn, the end of the waist support portion 10 will be adjacent to or cover the iliac crest, a key anatomical landmark where the waist and hips meet. This area typically requires additional support to alleviate lumbar load and prevent discomfort or injury caused by excessive stress on the lower back. Through this precise design, the product can better perform its waist support and protection functions.

[0186] In one embodiment, the second upper edge 21 is provided with a notch 211 configured to avoid the navel when worn. In some embodiments, the notch 211 is designed to avoid the user's navel. This means that the second upper edge 21 is specifically designed with the notch 211 to ensure that, when worn, the notch does not directly press against the navel area, thereby improving comfort and avoiding potential pressure or friction on the sensitive skin around the navel. It is noted that users of the abdominal support belt, such as pregnant women or individuals with a larger abdomen, often have a protruding navel. The notch 211 effectively avoids the protruding navel, preventing any potential damage to the user's navel.

[0187] In one embodiment, the lower abdominal support portion 20 is detachably connected to the waist support portion 10. The connection between the lower abdominal support portion 20 and the waist support portion 10 adopts a detachable design, specifically using hook-and-loop fasteners for convenient assembly and disassembly. In some embodiments, the lower abdominal support portion 20 is provided with loop surface 23 of the hook-and-loop fastener, while the waist support portion 10 is provided with hook surface 14, allowing the two portions to be securely combined through the hook-and-loop mechanism. Alternatively, the waist support portion 10 may be provided with loop surface 23, and the lower abdominal support portion 20 may be provided with hook surface 14. The hook surface and loop surface each have a certain length, enabling the length formed by the lower abdominal support portion 20 and the waist support portion 10 to be adjustable, thereby accommodating the waist sizes of different users. It should be understood that, in other embodiments, the detachable connection between the lower abdominal support portion 20 and the waist support portion 10 may adopt other detachable and adjustable methods. For example, one portion may be provided with hooks, and the other portion may be provided with loops, allowing the hooks to engage with or disengage from the loops. By arranging multiple rows of hooks or loops, the waist size can be adjusted.

[0188] In one embodiment, the lower abdominal support portion 20 and the waist support portion 10 are connected via hook-and-loop fasteners, wherein one of the lower abdominal support portion 20 or the waist support portion 10 is provided with hook surface, and the other is provided with loop surface. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the hook surface or loop surface on the waist support portion 10 is arranged obliquely on a side of the user when worn. In this embodiment, the lower abdominal support portion 20 is provided with loop surface 23, and the waist support portion 10 is provided with hook surface 14. In other embodiments, the positions of the hook surface and loop surface may be reversed, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present application. In other possible implementations, the positions of the hook surface and loop surface may be interchangeable. That is, the lower abdominal support portion 20 may also be provided with hook surface, and the waist support portion 10 may be provided with loop surface, as long as the product's performance requirements and user comfort are met. The present application does not impose specific limitations on such variations. This design flexibility greatly enhances the product's applicability and the possibility of personalized adjustments.

[0189] As shown in FIG. 2, the hook surface 14 on the waist support portion 10 may be designed to be located on the side of the user when worn and arranged obliquely. This design helps improve wearing stability while allowing flexible adjustments based on the user's body curves and comfort needs, ensuring that the product fits the body more closely and provides effective support. The obliquely arranged hook-and-loop fastener enhances the upward lifting force.

[0190] In one embodiment, the lower abdominal support portion 20 is curved downwardly from a central region to opposing ends. By configuring the ends of the lower abdominal support portion 20 to curve downwardly, the upward lifting force of the lower abdominal support portion 20 is enhanced after it is connected to the waist support portion 10, thereby improving the support effect of the lower abdominal support portion 20.

[0191] In one embodiment, a central width of the lower abdominal support portion 20 is greater than widths at its opposing ends. Optionally, the central width of the lower abdominal support portion 20 is approximately equivalent to the width of the user's palm. This design considers ergonomic principles, allowing the lower abdominal support portion 20 to better fit the user's body shape and provide effective support. When the central width is greater than the widths at the ends, it better accommodates the natural curve of the user's abdomen, especially in the area from the waist to the pelvis, which is typically wider than the sides of the abdomen. This design helps distribute pressure, reduce localized pressure points, and improve wearing comfort.

[0192] Optionally, the central width of the lower abdominal support portion 20 is approximately equivalent to the width of the user's palm, which is an intuitive and practical size reference. Pregnant women often naturally support their lower abdomen with their palms during pregnancy, and this design aligns with bionics, simulating the effect of palm support. The width of the palm is a relatively fixed personal size benchmark, ensuring that the size design of the support portion is neither too wide to appear bulky nor too narrow to provide sufficient support area. This size setting makes the product more universal, maintaining good adaptability among users of different body types. It also allows users to easily judge and adjust, ensuring that the product fits their individual body characteristics, thereby enhancing user satisfaction and effectiveness.

[0193] In some embodiments, the abdominal support belt is provided with ventilation apertures (not shown) in at least a portion of its area.

[0194] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in one embodiment, the abdominal support belt further includes an upper abdominal support portion 30. when worn, the upper abdominal support portion 30 is configured to be positioned over a region of the user between a lower chest edge and an area above the navel.

[0195] As shown in FIG. 4, in one embodiment, the upper abdominal support portion 30 and the waist support portion 10 are integrally formed as a single piece. By connecting the upper abdominal support portion 30 and the waist support portion 10 as a single piece, the entire abdominal support belt consists of only two parts: one is the integrated structure of the upper abdominal support portion 30 and the waist support portion 10, and the other is the lower abdominal support portion 20. This makes the abdominal support belt more convenient to carry and assemble, and reduces the risk of losing components.

[0196] In one embodiment, the upper abdominal support portion 30 and the waist support portion 10 are cut from the same sheet material. The sheet material is formed using a bonding process, which allows for free cutting compared to other fabrics.

[0197] As shown in FIG. 4, in one embodiment, the upper abdominal support portion 30 includes a left strap 31 and a right strap 32, which are detachably connected to each other. when worn, the left strap 31 and the right strap 32 are configured to extend from the waist support portion 10 to the front side of the user. With this configuration, the left strap 31 and the right strap 32 are detachably connected at the front of the user's body, facilitating the detachment, connection, and adjustment of the tightness of the upper abdominal support portion 30.

[0198] In one embodiment, the connection position of the left strap 31 and the right strap 32 is adjustable to adapt the length of the upper abdominal support portion 30 to different users.

[0199] Optionally, the left strap 31 and the right strap 32 are connected via hook-and-loop fasteners, wherein one of the left strap 31 or the right strap 32 is provided with hook surface, and the other is provided with loop surface. Both the hook surface and the loop surface have a certain length to allow adjustable connection of the left strap 31 and the right strap 32. As shown in FIG. 4, in one embodiment, the left strap 31 is provided with hook surface 311, and the right strap 32 is provided with loop surface 321.

[0200] As shown in FIG. 2, optionally, the waist support portion 10 is provided with a lifting handle 13. The width of the lifting handle 13 may be set smaller than the width of other parts of the waist support portion 10 to avoid issues such as curling during lifting. Additionally, a smaller lifting handle 13 makes it easier for the user to apply force. Optionally, the lifting handle 13 and the waist support portion 10 may be cut from the same sheet material. Optionally, the lifting handle 13 may be located at an end of the waist support portion 10. The lifting handle 13 allows the user to pull and tighten the waist support portion 10 when connecting it to the lower abdominal support portion 20, thereby enhancing the upward lifting force of the abdominal support belt and making it easier for the user to wear.

[0201] In one embodiment, the first lower edge 12 of the waist support portion 10 is linear at least at a portion corresponding to the user's back. The first lower edge 12 may be polygonal overall, formed by multiple connected segments.

[0202] Refer to FIG. 5, which is a schematic diagram of the layered structure of the sheet material according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0203] In one embodiment, the sheet material 50 includes a first outer layer 51, a second outer layer 53, and an adhesive layer 52 disposed between the first outer layer 51 and the second outer layer 53.

[0204] As shown in FIG. 6, in one embodiment, the adhesive layer 52 includes, sequentially laminated from an inner side to an outer side: a first adhesive layer 521, a cushioning layer 522, a second adhesive layer 523, a breathable layer 524, and a third adhesive layer 525. Optionally, the first adhesive layer 521, the second adhesive layer 523, and the third adhesive layer 525 are adhesive coatings. The cushioning layer 522 may be a sponge layer, and the breathable layer 524 may be a mesh fabric.

[0205] Refer to FIG. 5, in one embodiment, the first outer layer 51 may be made of polyester-spandex fabric, and the second outer layer 53 may be made of nylon-spandex fabric. The first outer layer 51 may be the outermost layer, and the second outer layer 53 may be the innermost layer.

[0206] Refer to FIG. 7, which is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the abdominal support belt according to the present application. In some embodiments, the abdominal support belt includes a waist support portion 61, a lower abdominal support portion 62, and an upper abdominal support portion 63. The difference from the aforementioned embodiments is that the upper abdominal support portion 63 and the waist support portion 61 may be detachably connected. The connection position between the upper abdominal support portion 63 and the waist support portion 61 may be on the side or back of the user's body. For example, two ends of the upper abdominal support portion 63 are detachably connected to the waist support portion 61, respectively. The detachable connection methods include, but are not limited to, hook-and-loop fasteners, hook-and-loop structures, etc.

[0207] Refer to FIG. 8, which is a schematic structural diagram of yet another embodiment of the abdominal support belt according to the present application. In some embodiments, the abdominal support belt includes a waist support portion 71, a lower abdominal support portion 72, and an upper abdominal support portion 73. The difference from the aforementioned embodiments is that the upper abdominal support portion 73 and the lower abdominal support portion 72 may be detachably connected. The connection position between the upper abdominal support portion 73 and the waist support portion 71 may be on the side or back of the user's body. For example, two ends of the upper abdominal support portion 73 are detachably connected to the waist support portion 71, respectively. The detachable connection methods include, but are not limited to, hook-and-loop fasteners, hook-and-loop structures, etc.

[0208] It should be understood that, in other embodiments, the abdominal support belt may adopt other configurations. For example, the lower abdominal support portion and the upper abdominal support portion may both be integrally formed with the waist support portion. Optionally, the lower abdominal support portion, the upper abdominal support portion, and the waist support portion may be cut from the same sheet material.

[0209] Embodiments of the present application improve the upward lifting force of the abdominal support belt by providing: a waist support portion having a first upper edge and a first lower edge, wherein the waist support portion is configured to extend around a user's waist region and along both sides of the user when worn; and a lower abdominal support portion having a second upper edge and a second lower edge, wherein the waist support portion and the lower abdominal support portion are connected at a junction, and the lower abdominal support portion is configured to be positioned over a lower abdominal region of the user when worn; wherein at least one of the waist support portion or the lower abdominal support portion is at least partially formed from a sheet material comprising a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and an adhesive layer disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer.

[0210] While certain features of the embodiments of the subject matter claimed have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, and equivalents will now occur to those skilled in the art. Moreover, although several functional modules and their relationships have been described in detail, it is believed by those skilled in the art that some operations can be performed without using other functional modules, or other functions or relationships between functions can be established while still conforming to the subject matter claimed. Therefore, it is intended that the appended claims encompass all such modifications and variations that fall within the true spirit and scope of the embodiments of the claimed subject matter.

[0211] The above description only provides specific embodiments of the present application. It should be noted that for ordinary technicians in the technical field, without departing from the principles of the present application, several improvements and embellishments can also be made, which should also be regarded as falling within the protection scope of the present application.