A type of diabetic foot slipper

Abstract

This utility model discloses a diabetic foot slipper, which includes a sole with a toe protection section at the front end and a honeycomb mesh pattern on the upper surface; and an upper, comprising an inner and outer upper that are detachably connected to each other. The inner and outer uppers are used to adjust the space between the upper and the sole by adjusting their connection position. This diabetic foot slipper better meets the needs of patients with severe diabetic foot, improves the stress distribution on the sole of the foot, and thus plays a certain role in the prevention and adjunctive treatment of diabetic foot caused by uneven stress distribution, providing patients with a safer and more comfortable wearing experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of medical care, and in particular relates to a diabetic foot slipper. Background Technology

[0002] In patients with severe diabetic foot, distal foot ulceration is a common symptom. The shape of the feet varies from patient to patient, and the location and severity of the ulceration also differ. This often leads to difficulties finding suitable shoes, forcing patients to either walk barefoot or endure the pain and discomfort caused by friction or pressure on the ulcerated areas while wearing other footwear. This significantly impacts the quality of life for patients with severe diabetic foot.

[0003] Currently available therapeutic shoes and insoles are unsuitable for hot weather and inconvenient to wear, especially for diabetic patients with increased heel pressure. In particular, some diabetic foot patients have open wounds that often require bandaging, which further widens and elongates the foot, making it difficult to adapt to ordinary shoes. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the technical problem of improving the comfort and safety of diabetic foot slippers, this utility model provides the following technical solution.

[0005] A diabetic foot slipper includes: a sole with a toe protection portion at the front end and a honeycomb mesh pattern on the upper surface; and an upper comprising an inner upper and an outer upper detachably connected to each other, the inner upper and the outer upper being used to adjust the space between the upper and the sole by adjusting their connection position.

[0006] Furthermore, the toe protection portion is located at the front edge of the sole and curves upward to prevent the user's toes from slipping off the sole.

[0007] Furthermore, the honeycomb mesh pattern protrudes upward or is recessed downward relative to the upper surface of the sole.

[0008] Furthermore, the inner and outer shoe uppers are connected to each other via Velcro.

[0009] Furthermore, the sole includes: an upper sole, wherein the honeycomb mesh pattern is disposed on the upper sole; a middle sole, wherein the middle sole is disposed at the lower part of the upper sole; and a lower sole, wherein the lower sole is disposed at the lower part of the middle sole.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper and lower soles are made of polymer materials, and the middle sole is made of shock-absorbing material.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the lower sole is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0012] Furthermore, the anti-slip pattern has a pattern width of 3mm to 20mm and a pattern depth of less than or equal to 1mm.

[0013] Furthermore, the direction of the anti-slip pattern is at an angle of 0° to 45° relative to the left and right direction of the sole.

[0014] Furthermore, the upper surface of the sole has an arch support, the arch support being positioned corresponding to the upper and rising upwards towards the upper to conform to the user's arch.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. Diabetic foot slippers improve the ease of putting on and taking off for users, and are especially suitable for diabetic foot patients with limited mobility or foot ulcers, allowing them to put on and take off the slippers more easily and improving their self-care ability.

[0017] 2. The honeycomb mesh pattern can apply pressure to the soles of the user's feet, promote blood circulation, and accelerate the healing of foot ulcers.

[0018] 3. The interlocking inner and outer uppers not only make it easy for users to put on and take off the shoes, but also allow for flexible adjustment of tightness according to the actual situation of the user's foot width, shape, and injury location and area. This improves the adaptability and comfort of the slippers, ensuring that they provide appropriate fixation for patients with different conditions and needs, adapt to the foot contours of different patients, avoid pressure on the instep, and ensure smooth blood circulation in the foot.

[0019] 4. The toe protection section prevents the user's toes from slipping off the sole, protecting them and preventing slippage. The anti-slip tread on the sole also helps prevent falls.

[0020] 5. The sole features a layered design, with a shock-absorbing middle layer to improve walking comfort. The arch support, designed to reduce pressure on the forefoot, improves stress distribution on the sole, thus playing a role in the prevention and adjunctive treatment of diabetic foot caused by uneven stress distribution. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Appendix Figure 1 This is a perspective structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Appendix Figure 2 This is a side view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Appendix Figure 3 This is a bottom surface structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Appendix Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the honeycomb mesh pattern on the upper surface of the sole of the diabetic foot slipper of this invention.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 1-Outsole, 1a-Upper outsole, 1b-Middle outsole, 1c-Lower outsole, 1d-Honeycomb mesh pattern, 1e-Arch protrusion, 1f-Toe protection, 1g-Anti-slip pattern, 4-Hook and Velcro, 5-Inner upper, 6-Outer upper. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terminology used herein is only for describing specific implementations and is not intended to limit the exemplary implementations according to this application. For ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings indicate similar items, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a diabetic foot slipper, which includes: a sole 1, with a toe protection part 1f provided at the front end of the sole 1, and a honeycomb mesh pattern 1d on the upper surface of the sole 1; and an upper, which includes an inner upper 5 and an outer upper 6 that are detachably connected to each other, the inner upper 5 and the outer upper 6 being used to adjust the space between the upper and the sole 1 by adjusting the position of their connection.

[0029] Preferably, the sole 1 has a thickness of 3-5cm and is made of highly elastic EVA material. In this technical solution, the 3-5cm thickness provides sufficient cushioning space for the foot. The highly elastic EVA material has excellent shock absorption properties; when the patient walks, the sole 1 elastically deforms according to changes in foot pressure, absorbing the impact force generated during walking and reducing the impact on foot wounds. This structural design further improves the comfort of the slippers, protects foot wounds from impact, and allows patients to walk more easily and freely.

[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the upper surface of the sole 1 has a honeycomb mesh pattern 1d. This honeycomb mesh pattern 1d design utilizes the principle of pressure dispersion in a honeycomb structure. When the patient walks, the pressure of the foot on the sole 1 is evenly distributed to each honeycomb unit by the honeycomb mesh pattern 1d, reducing excessive local pressure on the wound and alleviating the patient's discomfort. The honeycomb mesh pattern 1d also applies pressure to the user's sole, promoting blood circulation and accelerating the healing of foot ulcers. The honeycomb mesh 1d design also provides a certain degree of anti-slip effect, which, combined with the upturned toe protection part 1f, enhances both anti-slip and safety performance.

[0031] In summary, the honeycomb mesh pattern 1d can distribute foot pressure to multiple contact points, avoiding excessive local pressure. At the same time, the gaps between the mesh holes can reduce moisture caused by foot sweating and lower the risk of fungal infection.

[0032] The toe protection portion 1f is located at the front edge of the sole 1 and curves upward to prevent the user's toes from slipping off the sole 1. Preferably, the toe protection portion 1f extends 30mm to 50mm along the length of the sole to cover the length of the five toes, with an upward curve of approximately 5mm and an arc of approximately 15°, matching the natural curvature of the toes. The edges are rounded with a radius of 1mm to prevent sharp edges from rubbing against the toe skin. The toe protection portion 1f also reduces the impact between the toes and the ground when the patient walks, providing good impact protection without affecting the patient's normal gait.

[0033] Therefore, the upward-curving toe protector 1f can prevent the toes from slipping forward while walking (especially suitable for patients with unsteady gait), and the rounded edges prevent friction against the skin of the toes (the skin of diabetic patients is fragile and slight friction can easily cause damage). At the same time, the protector extends to the base of the toes, which can cover the toes to prevent accidental bumps (such as kicking furniture) and reduce the risk of wounds.

[0034] The honeycomb mesh pattern 1d protrudes upwards or is recessed downwards relative to the upper surface of the sole 1. The honeycomb mesh pattern 1d is located on the upper surface of the sole 1, with an upward or downward protrusion design. The protrusion height is 1.5mm, the mesh is regular hexagonal with a side length of about 8mm, and the spacing between adjacent meshes is 2mm. The pattern covers the entire upper surface of the sole and is integrally molded using an injection molding process. The protrusions are rounded and without sharp edges.

[0035] The foldable design, combined with Velcro fasteners 4, allows patients to open the inner and outer shoe panels 5 to their maximum angle when wearing slippers, easily placing their feet inside. The opening can then be adjusted according to the foot's condition, and the Velcro fasteners 4 secure the two shoe panels. When the foot becomes wider or higher due to swelling or bandaging, the closure can be reduced to increase space at the instep; when the foot is in better condition, the closure can be increased for more stable fixation. This structural design makes it easy for patients to place their feet into the slippers, while also adapting to different foot contours, avoiding pressure on the instep, and ensuring good blood circulation in the foot.

[0036] The inner upper 5 and the outer upper 6 are connected by Velcro 4. Both the inner upper 5 and the outer upper 6 are sewn to the edge of the sole 1. A 30mm long Velcro strip 4 with a hook side is sewn onto the outer edge of the inner upper 5. A 50mm long Velcro strip with a loop side is sewn onto the inner edge of the outer upper 6. The upper space is adjusted by varying the attachment positions of the hook and loop sides.

[0037] When there is no swelling in the foot, the hook side of Velcro 4 fits the front 20mm area of ​​the suede surface, and the space between the upper and the sole 1 is about 100mm to 105mm, which is suitable for normal foot width. When the foot swells slightly due to diabetes, and the foot width increases to 110mm to 115mm, the hook side fits the rear area of ​​the suede surface, and the space width can be expanded to accommodate changes in swelling.

[0038] Diabetic patients often experience foot swelling due to peripheral circulatory disorders (the difference in swelling between day and night can reach 10mm). The Velcro adjustment design on the inner shoe upper 5 and the outer shoe upper 6 allows for a 15mm range of space width adjustment, eliminating the need to frequently change slippers. The detachable structure also makes it convenient for patients to open the shoe upper before placing their feet when their feet are severely swollen, avoiding friction on ulcers when putting on and taking off the shoes. This is especially suitable for patients with foot wounds.

[0039] Preferably, the inner layer of the inner shoe upper 5 and the outer shoe upper 6 is a breathable cotton pad, and the outer layer of the inner shoe upper 5 and the outer shoe upper 6 is a nylon webbing. In this technical solution, the inner breathable cotton pad is in direct contact with the patient's skin, avoiding irritation to the patient's foot skin. Its good moisture absorption absorbs foot sweat, keeping the feet dry, while its breathability promotes air circulation, reducing foot stuffiness and the risk of bacterial growth. The outer nylon webbing wraps around the cotton pad, providing support and protection. Its high strength ensures that the components will not easily break during long-term use, and its wear resistance extends the lifespan of the slippers. This structural design balances comfort and lifespan, making the slippers more suitable for long-term use by patients with severe diabetic foot, reducing the inconvenience of frequently replacing slippers due to discomfort or component damage.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, the sole 1 includes: an upper sole 1a, with a honeycomb mesh pattern 1d on the upper sole 1a; a middle sole 1b, which is located below the upper sole 1a; and a lower sole 1c, which is located below the middle sole 1b, with anti-slip patterns 1g on the bottom surface of the lower sole 1c.

[0041] The three-layer composite structure provides multiple benefits, including pressure resistance, shock absorption, and slip resistance. The upper sole 1a and lower sole 1c are made of polymer materials, while the middle sole 1b is made of shock-absorbing material. The upper sole 1a, middle sole 1b, and lower sole 1c are bonded together using medical-grade hot melt adhesive at a pressure of 0.5 MPa and a temperature of 80°C, ensuring an interlayer peel strength greater than 5 N / cm to prevent delamination and subsequent foot pressure.

[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, the width of the anti-slip tread 1g is 3mm to 20mm, and the depth of the anti-slip tread 1g is less than or equal to 1mm. The direction of the anti-slip tread 1g is at an angle of 0° to 45° relative to the left and right directions of the sole 1.

[0043] The 1g anti-slip texture increases friction on various floor surfaces, providing excellent slip resistance regardless of whether the surface is dry. This design enhances the comfort and safety of the slippers, reducing discomfort and the risk of falls for patients, allowing them to walk indoors with greater peace of mind.

[0044] like Figure 2As shown, the upper surface of the sole 1 has an arch protrusion 1e, the arch protrusion 1e being positioned corresponding to the upper and rising upwards to conform to the user's arch. The arch protrusion 1e is arc-shaped and rises upwards, with a height of 8mm, suitable for the normal arch height of an adult. The arch protrusion 1e and the sole 1 are integrally injection molded. The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above; the specific embodiments are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art, under the guidance of this application, can make many other forms without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, all of which fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A diabetic foot slipper, characterized in that, include: The sole (1) has a toe protection part (1f) at the front end and a honeycomb mesh pattern (1d) on the upper surface of the sole (1). The upper includes an inner upper (5) and an outer upper (6) that are detachably connected to each other. The inner upper (5) and the outer upper (6) are used to adjust the spatial dimensions between the upper and the sole (1) by adjusting the position of their connection.

2. The diabetic foot slippers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The toe protection part (1f) is located at the front edge of the sole (1) and is curved upward to restrict the user's toes from slipping out of the sole (1).

3. The diabetic foot slippers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The honeycomb mesh pattern (1d) protrudes upward or is recessed downward relative to the upper surface of the sole (1).

4. The diabetic foot slippers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner shoe upper (5) and the outer shoe upper (6) are connected to each other by Velcro (4).

5. The diabetic foot slippers according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The sole (1) includes: Upper sole (1a), wherein the honeycomb mesh pattern (1d) is provided on the upper sole (1a); A mid-sole (1b) is disposed below the upper sole (1a); The lower sole (1c) is located below the middle sole (1b).

6. The diabetic foot slippers according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper sole (1a) and the lower sole (1c) are made of polymer materials, and the middle sole (1b) is made of shock-absorbing material.

7. The diabetic foot slippers according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the lower sole (1c) is provided with anti-slip texture (1g).

8. The diabetic foot slippers according to claim 7, characterized in that, The anti-slip texture (1g) has a pattern width of 3mm to 20mm and a pattern depth of less than or equal to 1mm.

9. The diabetic foot slippers according to claim 8, characterized in that, The anti-slip pattern (1g) is oriented at an angle of 0° to 45° relative to the left and right sides of the sole (1).

10. The diabetic foot slippers according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The upper surface of the sole (1) has an arch protrusion (1e), the arch protrusion (1e) is positioned corresponding to the position of the upper and rises upward toward the upper to fit the user's arch.

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