Prosthetic receiving cavity with antibacterial function and use method thereof

By setting an antibacterial ventilation mechanism and a height adjustment mechanism on the inside of the prosthetic leg, the existing prosthetic leg lacks antibacterial ventilation function and cannot adjust the height, and the antibacterial ventilation and height adjustment of the user's legs is achieved, and the user's comfort and the adaptability of the device are improved.

CN113499174BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-29金华德仁康复辅具有限公司 +1
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Application Number
CN202110863867.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-07-29
Publication Date
2025-04-29
Estimated Expiration
2041-07-29

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Technical Problem

The existing prosthetic legs lack antibacterial ventilation function, which can easily cause bacteria to grow in contact with the user and overheat, and cannot adjust the height according to the actual needs of the user.

Method used

A prosthetic limb receiving cavity with antibacterial function is designed, which includes an antibacterial ventilation mechanism and a height adjustment mechanism on the inside of the prosthetic leg body. The antibacterial ventilation mechanism consists of a connecting cloth, storage bag, filler, fixing cloth and inner lining board, and a cavity is formed through these components to facilitate ventilation; the height adjustment mechanism consists of a connecting shaft, an outer cylinder, a rotary ring, a threaded ring and an operating handle, allowing the user to adjust the height of the prosthetic leg according to needs.

Benefits of technology

Antibacterial ventilation on the user's legs is achieved, preventing bacterial growth and moisture overheating, improving user comfort, and allowing the height of the prosthetic leg to be adjusted according to actual needs, increasing the adaptability of the device.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of bionic legs, and in particular to a prosthetic receiving cavity with antibacterial function and a method for using the same, comprising an artificial leg main body, one side of the artificial leg main body being fixedly connected to a fixing plate, the inner side of the artificial leg main body being provided with an antibacterial ventilation mechanism at the contact portion with the user's leg, the bottom end of the fixing plate being fixedly connected to an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the height of the artificial leg main body, which can provide antibacterial ventilation for the user's leg when the user uses the artificial leg main body, thereby preventing bacteria from breeding and moisture and overheating at the contact portion between the user and the artificial leg, facilitating the user's use, and ensuring the user's comfort when using the device, and the user can adjust the use height of the artificial leg main body according to actual use requirements, thereby facilitating the user's use and increasing the adaptability of the device.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of bionic legs, in particular to a prosthetic receiving cavity with antibacterial function and a use method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Prosthesis, also known as "artificial limb", is an artificial limb used by amputees to compensate for the partial function of the missing limb. There are upper limb prosthesis and lower limb prosthesis, which are mostly made of aluminum plates, wood, leather, plastic and other materials, and their joints are made of metal parts. Now the mainstream materials in the prosthetics industry are titanium alloy and carbon fiber. Prosthesis refers to artificial limbs, which are used to replace limb dysfunction (whether temporary or permanent) or to conceal limb disability. The biggest difference between prosthesis and artificial body (such as artificial breast, false nose, wig, etc.) is that prosthesis is more functional and refers only to the upper and lower limbs. However, recently some people have also included artificial penis or artificial vagina, and prosthesis also includes artificial legs.

[0003] The artificial legs currently used in the market have a simple structure and a single function, and do not have the function of antibacterial ventilation, which can easily lead to the breeding of bacteria and moisture and overheating in the part that contacts the user's artificial legs, which is not conducive to the user's use. At the same time, the general artificial legs cannot be adjusted in height according to the actual needs of the user. Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, a prosthetic receiving cavity with antibacterial function and a method of using the same are proposed. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a prosthetic receiving cavity with antibacterial function and a method of using the same, so as to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A prosthetic receiving cavity with antibacterial function and a method of using the same, comprising an artificial leg body, one side of the artificial leg body is fixedly connected with a fixing plate, and the inner side of the artificial leg body in contact with the user's leg is provided with an antibacterial ventilation mechanism;

[0007] The bottom end of the fixing plate is fixedly connected with an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the height of the artificial leg body.

[0008] Preferably, the antibacterial ventilation mechanism includes a connecting cloth detachably connected to the prosthetic leg main body, one end of the connecting cloth is fixedly connected to a storage bag, fillers are placed on the inside of the storage bag, one end of the storage bag is fixedly connected to a fixing cloth, and one end of the fixing cloth is fixedly connected to an inner lining plate.

[0009] Preferably, one side of the prosthetic leg body is fixedly connected with Velcro surface A, the other side of the Velcro surface A is attached with Velcro surface B, and Velcro surface B is fixedly connected to the connecting cloth, and the connecting cloth is detachably connected through Velcro surface A and Velcro surface B.

[0010] Preferably, the filling is made of crushed and mixed traditional Chinese medicines, which include 20g fried Atractylodes lancea with bran, 30g Perilla frutescens, 15g Amomum villosum, 30g Angelica dahurica, 20g Puffball, 20g Paeonia suffruticosa, 15g Zanthoxylum bungeanum, 12g Cardamom, 20g Bombyx batryticatus with honey bran and 30g Salvia miltiorrhiza.

[0011] Preferably, a cavity that facilitates ventilation is formed between the connecting cloth, the storage bag and the fixing cloth to prevent the contact part between the leg and the artificial leg body from sweating, heating and breeding bacteria.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting cloth is made of nylon cloth, the storage bag is made of mesh cloth, the fixing cloth is made of non-woven fabric, and the lining plate is made of a latex pad with mesh holes.

[0013] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism comprises a connecting shaft fixedly connected to the fixing plate, the outer side of the connecting shaft is slidably connected to an outer cylinder, the outer side of the outer cylinder is fixedly connected to a bearing, a support ring is provided at the bottom end of the bearing, and the support ring is fixedly connected to the outer cylinder, the outer side of the bearing is fixedly connected to a rotating ring, and the inner side of the rotating ring is fixedly connected to a threaded ring spirally connected to the connecting shaft;

[0014] A guide column is fixedly connected to the inner side of the bottom end of the outer shell, and the guide column is slidably connected to the connecting shaft.

[0015] Preferably, a thread adapted to the threaded ring is provided on the outer side of the connecting shaft, and the connecting shaft is spirally connected to the threaded ring via the thread.

[0016] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism further comprises an operating handle for facilitating the rotation of the threaded ring, and the operating handle is rotationally connected to the threaded ring;

[0017] The adjustment mechanism also includes a limit plate fixedly connected to the rotating ring, a connecting rod is slidably connected to the inner side of the limit plate, a clamping head engaged with the operating handle is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod, a cover plate is slidably connected to the outer side of the clamping head, and the cover plate is fixedly connected to the rotating ring;

[0018] The bottom end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected with a stopper to prevent the connecting rod from being separated from the limiting plate. A spring is arranged on the outside of the connecting rod, and both ends of the spring are fixedly connected with the clamping head and the limiting plate respectively.

[0019] Preferably,

[0020] The following steps are involved:

[0021] Step 1: First, fix the antibacterial ventilation mechanism on the inner side of the artificial leg body;

[0022] Step 2: Then adjust the height of the artificial leg body through the adjustment mechanism.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. In the present invention, by providing components such as Velcro A side, Velcro B side, connecting cloth, storage bag, filler, fixing cloth and lining plate, the user's leg can be protected from bacteria and ventilation when using the prosthetic leg body, thereby preventing bacteria from breeding and moisture and overheating in the part in contact with the prosthetic leg, facilitating the user's use and ensuring the user's comfort when using it.

[0025] 2. In the present invention, by providing the connecting shaft, outer cylinder, support ring, swivel, threaded ring, operating handle and other components, the user can adjust the height of the prosthetic leg body according to actual use requirements, which is convenient for the user to use and increases the adaptability of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 It is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the filler of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the inner side installation structure of the outer cylinder of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the enlarged installation structure of the threaded ring of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A.

[0031] In the figure: 1-artificial leg body, 2-fixing plate, 3-connecting shaft, 4-outer cylinder, 5-support ring, 6-swivel, 7-threaded ring, 8-operating handle, 9-operating hole, 10-bearing, 11-limiting plate, 12-block, 13-connecting rod, 14-spring, 15-cover plate, 16-clamp, 17-guide column, 18-Velcro A side, 19-Velcro B side, 20-connecting cloth, 21-storage bag, 22-filler, 23-fixing cloth, 24-lining plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] See also Figure 1-5 , the present invention provides a technical solution:

[0033] A prosthetic receiving cavity with antibacterial function and a method of using the same, comprising an artificial leg body 1, a fixing plate 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the artificial leg body 1, and an antibacterial ventilation mechanism is arranged on the inner side of the artificial leg body 1 in contact with the user's leg;

[0034] The bottom end of the fixing plate 2 is fixedly connected with an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the height of the artificial leg body 1 .

[0035] Furthermore, the antibacterial ventilation mechanism includes a connecting cloth 20 which is detachably connected to the prosthetic leg main body 1, one end of the connecting cloth 20 is fixedly connected to a storage bag 21, a filler 22 is placed on the inner side of the storage bag 21 to facilitate the fixed positioning of the filler 22, one end of the storage bag 21 is fixedly connected to a fixing cloth 23, one end of the fixing cloth 23 is fixedly connected to an inner lining plate 24.

[0036] Furthermore, one side of the prosthetic leg body 1 is fixedly connected with the Velcro A side 18, the other side of the Velcro A side 18 is adhered with the Velcro B side 19, and the Velcro B side 19 is fixedly connected to the connecting cloth 20, and the connecting cloth 20 is detachably connected through the Velcro A side 18 and the Velcro B side 19, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the connecting cloth 20.

[0037] Furthermore, the filler 22 is made of a mixture of crushed traditional Chinese medicines, including 20g of fried Atractylodes lancea with bran, 30g of Cyperus rotundus, 15g of Amomum villosum, 30g of Angelica dahurica, 20g of Puffball, 20g of Paeonia suffruticosa, 15g of Zanthoxylum bungeanum, 12g of Cardamom, 20g of Bombyx batryticatus with honey bran and 30g of Salvia miltiorrhiza, which play an antibacterial and antiviral role through the interaction between the traditional Chinese medicines.

[0038] Furthermore, a cavity that facilitates ventilation is formed between the connecting cloth 20, the storage bag 21 and the fixing cloth 23 to prevent the contact part between the leg and the artificial leg body 1 from sweating, heating and breeding bacteria.

[0039] Furthermore, the connecting cloth 20 is made of nylon cloth to increase the overall stability of the connecting cloth 20 when connected. The storage bag 21 is made of mesh cloth to fix the filler 22 without affecting the odor emission of the filler 22. The fixing cloth 23 is made of non-woven fabric to ensure the overall air permeability. The inner lining plate 24 is made of a latex pad with mesh holes to ensure the comfort of the user and the normal air permeability of the inner lining plate 24.

[0040] Further, the adjustment mechanism includes a connecting shaft 3 fixedly connected to the fixing plate 2, an outer side of the connecting shaft 3 is slidably connected to an outer cylinder 4, an outer side of the outer cylinder 4 is fixedly connected to a bearing 10, a bottom end of the bearing 10 is provided with a support ring 5, and the support ring 5 is fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 4 to ensure the stability of the bearing 10 during operation, a swivel 6 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bearing 10, and a threaded ring 7 spirally connected to the connecting shaft 3 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the swivel 6;

[0041] A guide column 17 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the bottom end of the outer shell 4 , and the guide column 17 is slidably connected to the connecting shaft 3 . The cross-section of the guide column 17 is square when viewed from above, ensuring that the connecting shaft 3 can only move up and down along the outer cylinder 4 .

[0042] Furthermore, a thread adapted to the threaded ring 7 is provided on the outer side of the connecting shaft 3 , and the connecting shaft 3 is spirally connected to the threaded ring 7 via the thread, thereby ensuring normal spiral rotation between the connecting shaft 3 and the threaded ring 7 .

[0043] Furthermore, the adjustment mechanism also includes an operating handle 8 for facilitating the rotation of the threaded ring 7, and the operating handle 8 is rotatably connected to the threaded ring 7, which is convenient for the user to use;

[0044] The adjustment mechanism also includes a limit plate 11 fixedly connected to the rotating ring 6, a connecting rod 13 is slidably connected to the inner side of the limit plate 11, one end of the connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected to a clamping head 16 engaged with the operating handle 8, and a cover plate 15 is slidably connected to the outer side of the clamping head 16, and the cover plate 15 is fixedly connected to the rotating ring 6, and the clamping head 16 can be limited by the cover plate 15;

[0045] The bottom end of the connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected with a stopper 12 for preventing the connecting rod 13 from being separated from the limit plate 11. A spring 14 is arranged on the outside of the connecting rod 13, and the two ends of the spring 14 are respectively fixedly connected with the clamping head 16 and the limit plate 11. The clamping head 16 can be supported and limited by the spring 14 to ensure the stability of the clamping head 16 when working.

[0046] Further, the following steps are included:

[0047] Step 1: First, fix the antibacterial ventilation mechanism on the inner side of the artificial leg body 1;

[0048] Step 2: Then adjust the use height of the artificial leg body 1 through the adjustment mechanism.

[0049] Working process: When the present invention is in use, the connecting cloth 21 is fixed to the prosthetic leg main body 1 under the action of the Velcro A surface 18 and the Velcro B surface 19, and then the height of the prosthetic leg main body 1 is adjusted. First, the operating handle 8 is pulled out from the inner side of the swivel 6 through the operating hole 9, and then the swivel 6 is rotated by the operating handle 8, so that the swivel 6 with the threaded ring 7 spirally rotates on the outer side of the connecting shaft 3, so that the connecting shaft 3 moves relative to the outer cylinder 4 along the guide column 17, thereby realizing the adjustment of the height of the prosthetic leg main body 1. At the same time, the filler 22 can play an antibacterial role. At the same time, a cavity that is easy to ventilate is formed between the connecting cloth 20, the storage bag 21 and the fixing cloth 23 to prevent the contact part of the leg with the prosthetic leg main body 1 from sweating, heating and breeding bacteria.

[0050] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The above examples are only used to help understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. The above is only a preferred implementation of the present invention. It should be pointed out that due to the limitations of textual expression and the objective existence of infinite specific structures, ordinary technicians in this technical field can make several improvements, modifications or changes without departing from the principles of the present invention, and can also combine the above technical features in an appropriate manner; these improvements, modifications, changes or combinations, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution to other occasions without improvement, should be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A prosthetic limb receiving cavity with antibacterial function, comprising a prosthetic leg body (1), characterized in that: Two fixing plates (2) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the prosthetic leg body (1), and an antibacterial ventilation mechanism is provided at the inner side of the prosthetic leg body (1) in contact with the user's leg; The bottom end of the fixing plate (2) is fixedly connected to an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the height of the artificial leg body (1); The antibacterial ventilation mechanism comprises a connecting cloth (20) detachably connected to the artificial leg body (1), one end of the connecting cloth (20) is fixedly connected to a storage bag (21), a filler (22) is placed inside the storage bag (21), one end of the storage bag (21) is fixedly connected to a fixing cloth (23), and one end of the fixing cloth (23) is fixedly connected to an inner lining plate (24); One side of the artificial leg body (1) is fixedly connected to a Velcro A surface (18), the other side of the Velcro A surface (18) is attached to a Velcro B surface (19), the Velcro B surface (19) is fixedly connected to a connecting cloth (20), and the connecting cloth (20) is detachably connected via the Velcro A surface (18) and the Velcro B surface (19); A cavity that facilitates ventilation is formed between the connecting cloth (20), the storage bag (21) and the fixing cloth (23) to prevent the contact part between the leg and the artificial leg body (1) from sweating, heating and breeding bacteria; The connecting cloth (20) is made of nylon cloth, the storage bag (21) is made of mesh cloth, the fixing cloth (23) is made of non-woven fabric, and the inner lining plate (24) is made of a latex pad with mesh holes; The adjustment mechanism comprises a connecting shaft (3) fixedly connected to the fixing plate (2); an outer cylinder (4) is slidably connected to the outer side of the connecting shaft (3); a bearing (10) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the outer cylinder (4); a support ring (5) is provided at the bottom end of the bearing (10), and the support ring (5) is fixedly connected to the outer cylinder (4); a rotating ring (6) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bearing (10); and a threaded ring (7) spirally connected to the connecting shaft (3) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rotating ring (6); A guide column (17) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the bottom end of the outer cylinder (4), and the guide column (17) is slidably connected to the connecting shaft (3).

2. The prosthetic socket with antibacterial function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filler (22) is made of crushed and mixed traditional Chinese medicines, which include 20g of fried bran turmeric, 30g of perilla, 15g of amomum, 30g of angelica, 20g of puffball, 20g of peony bark, 15g of Zanthoxylum bungeanum, 12g of cardamom, 20g of honey bran bombyx batryticatus and 30g of salvia miltiorrhiza.

3. The prosthetic socket with antibacterial function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the connecting shaft (3) is provided with a thread adapted to the threaded ring (7), and the connecting shaft (3) is spirally connected to the threaded ring (7) via the thread.

4. The prosthetic socket with antibacterial function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism also includes an operating handle (8) for facilitating the rotation of the threaded ring (7), and the operating handle (8) is rotationally connected to the threaded ring (7); The adjustment mechanism further comprises a limit plate (11) fixedly connected to the rotating ring (6); a connecting rod (13) is slidably connected to the inner side of the limit plate (11); a clamping head (16) engaged with the operating handle (8) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod (13); a cover plate (15) is slidably connected to the outer side of the clamping head (16); and the cover plate (15) is fixedly connected to the rotating ring (6); A stopper (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connecting rod (13) to prevent the connecting rod (13) from being separated from the limiting plate (11); a spring (14) is arranged on the outside of the connecting rod (13), and two ends of the spring (14) are respectively fixedly connected to the clamping head (16) and the limiting plate (11).

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