Intermittent achilles tendon traction and shank massage combined instrument

By designing an intermittent Achilles tendon pulling combined with calf massager, the coordinated movement of multiple components is solved in the prior art that the problem of the inability to prevent deep venous thrombosis and muscle atrophy in the lower limbs is achieved, effective blood circulation and lymphatic reflux are reduced, and the risk of thrombosis and pressure ulcers is reduced.

CN119679613APending Publication Date: 2025-03-25BEIJING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL CAPITAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY(BEIJING WORKERS SANATORIUM)
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Application Number
CN202510144717.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-02-10
Publication Date
2025-03-25

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Technical Problem

The prior art has limitations in preventing deep venous thrombosis in the lower limbs. Intermittent inflating and pressurized pumps and arteriovenous foot pumps can only perform passive movements and cannot prevent muscle atrophy and joint ligament contractures.

Method used

An intermittent Achilles tendon pulling combined calf massager is designed, including support components, foot massage components, leg massage components, lifting components and limiting components. By driving components, the movement of these components can be achieved by realizing heel pulling, leg massage and calf lifting, and promoting blood circulation and lymphatic return.

Benefits of technology

This device not only prevents the formation of deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs, but also reduces the frequency of heel spasm, promotes muscle function recovery, reduces the risk of muscle atrophy and joint ligament contracture, and reduces the occurrence of pressure ulcers through limiting components.

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical instruments, and particularly relates to an intermittent achilles tendon traction combined crus massage instrument which comprises a supporting assembly, a traction assembly and a massage assembly. The foot massage assembly comprises a first pusher, a foot adapter and a position regulator; one end of the first pusher extends out of the supporting assembly and then is connected with the foot adapter; one end of the position regulator is connected with the first pusher, and the other end is connected with the supporting assembly; the leg massage assembly comprises a second pusher and a leg massager; one end of the leg massager is connected with the second pusher, and the other end of the leg massager is slidably connected with the supporting assembly; the lifting assembly comprises a lifting bag and a lifter; the lifter is hinged to the supporting assembly. The lifting bag is located between the lifter and the supporting assembly. The limiting assembly comprises a limiting disc and a limiting unit; one end of the limiting unit is hinged to the supporting assembly, and the other end is detachably connected with the limiting disc. The driving assembly is located in the supporting assembly. The driving assembly is connected with the first pusher, the second pusher and the lifting bag.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular relates to an intermittent Achilles tendon traction combined with calf massager. Background Art

[0002] The main nerves of the lower limbs are the sciatic nerve, tibial nerve, and common peroneal nerve. Sciatic nerve injury is common in posterior hip dislocation, which manifests as paralysis of the knee flexor muscles, calf and foot muscles, and loss of sensation in the posterior thigh, lateral calf, and foot. Tibial nerve injury occurs in supracondylar femoral fractures and knee dislocations, resulting in paralysis of the gastrocnemius, soleus, toe flexors, and plantar muscles, and loss of sensation in the foot. Common peroneal nerve injury occurs in fractures of the peroneal head or peroneal neck, resulting in paralysis of the calf extensors, peroneus longus and brevis, and foot drop. Nerve injuries in the lower limbs should be surgically explored as soon as possible.

[0003] Because the muscles lose their ability to actively contract, some patients will develop deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs, which affects their recovery progress and may even cause the blood clots to grow and fall off. In severe cases, pulmonary embolism may occur, which is life-threatening.

[0004] There are two methods for preventing deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities: drug prevention and mechanical prevention. Drug prevention has been proven to be effective in preventing the occurrence of thrombosis, but it also brings the risk of bleeding. In severe cases, retroperitoneal hematoma, cerebral hemorrhage, and even life-threatening conditions may occur. Moreover, even with standardized preventive anticoagulation treatment, deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities is still likely to occur, and the economic burden on patients is increased. Mechanical prevention avoids the risk of bleeding, is safer and more comfortable, and has been well promoted.

[0005] At present, physical therapy methods such as intermittent pneumatic pressurization pump, plantar arteriovenous pump therapy device, ankle pump exercise, etc. are commonly used in clinical practice. At the same time, auxiliary nursing measures such as raising the lower limbs, wearing anti-thrombotic elastic stockings, and lower limb muscle massage are adopted. Intermittent pneumatic pressurization pump is the most widely used mechanical prevention method in clinical practice at home and abroad. It uses a fully automatic sequential pressurized pneumatic pump to assist the blood return of the lower limbs, which is equivalent to a gentle squeeze from the bottom to the top starting from the feet to promote the blood and lymph return of the distal end. However, this method belongs to passive exercise, which only squeezes the patient's muscles. The patient's lower limb muscles are not active, and it cannot prevent muscle atrophy and joint ligament contracture in bedridden patients. This method is not suitable for situations such as wounds on the lower limbs and fresh surgical incisions, and has certain limitations. The arteriovenous foot pump is a clinical physical therapy device made by imitating the physiological effects of the plantar venous plexus. Its main function is to increase the amount of blood returning to the heart and promote the effective circulation of blood by simulating the squeezing of the plantar venous plexus during walking, and improve the arteriovenous hemodynamics and arterial vascular function of the patient's lower limbs. Its disadvantages are the same as those of the intermittent pneumatic pressure pump. The patient's lower limb muscles are not active, and it cannot prevent muscle atrophy and joint ligament contracture in bedridden patients.

[0006] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides an intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager. Summary of the invention

[0007] In order to overcome the problems raised in the background technology, the present invention provides an intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager.

[0008] An intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager; comprising: Support components; A foot massage assembly comprises a first pusher, a foot adapter and a position regulator; one end of the first pusher extends out of the support assembly and is connected to the foot adapter; one end of the position regulator is fixedly connected to the first pusher, and the other end is fixedly connected to the support assembly; The leg massage assembly comprises a second pusher and a leg massager; one end of the leg massager is connected to the second pusher, and the other end is slidably connected to the support assembly; The lifting assembly comprises a lifting bag and a lifter; one end of the lifter is hinged to the support assembly; the lifting bag is located between the lifter and the support assembly; A limit assembly, one end of which is hinged to the support assembly and the other end of which is detachably connected to the support assembly; The driving assembly is located inside the supporting assembly; the driving assembly is connected to the first pusher, the second pusher and the lifting bag respectively.

[0009] Furthermore, the driving assembly includes a driver, a first control unit, a second control unit, a third control unit and a storage bin; the driver is connected to the storage bin through a connecting pipe; one end of the first control unit is connected to the driver through a first input pipe, and the other end is connected to the storage bin through a first reflux pipe; one end of the second control unit is connected to the driver through a second input pipe, and the other end is connected to the storage bin through a second reflux pipe; one end of the third control unit is connected to the driver through a third input pipe, and the other end is connected to the storage bin through a third reflux pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the first control unit includes a first control motor, a first push rod and a first control chamber; the first control motor drives the first push rod to slide inside the first control chamber; the side wall of the first control chamber is provided with a first working port, a first input port, a first regulating port, a first output port and a first reflux port in sequence; the first push rod is provided with a first piston, a second piston and a third piston in sequence.

[0011] Preferably, the first input port is connected to a first input pipe; and the first output port is connected to a first reflux pipe.

[0012] Preferably, the second control unit includes a second control motor, a second push rod and a second control chamber; the second control motor drives the second push rod to slide inside the second control chamber; the side wall of the second control chamber is provided with a second working port, a second input port, a second regulating port, a second output port and a second reflux port in sequence; the second push rod is provided with a fourth piston, a fifth piston and a sixth piston in sequence.

[0013] Preferably, the second input port is connected to a second input pipe; and the second output port is connected to a second reflux pipe.

[0014] Preferably, the third control unit includes a third control motor, a third push rod and a third control chamber; the third control motor drives the third push rod to slide inside the third control chamber; a third input port, a third working port and a third output port are sequentially provided on the side wall of the third control chamber; and a seventh piston is provided on the third push rod.

[0015] Preferably, the third input port is connected to a third input pipe; and the third output port is connected to a third reflux pipe.

[0016] Preferably, the driver is connected to the first input pipe, the second input pipe and the third input pipe respectively through the buffer chamber.

[0017] Preferably, a pressure regulator is provided on the side wall of the buffer bin; one end of the pressure regulator is connected to the buffer bin, and the other end is connected to the storage bin through a pressure relief pipeline.

[0018] Preferably, the pressure regulator includes a pressure regulating chamber, a pressure regulating piston, and a spring; the pressure regulating piston and the spring are both located inside the pressure regulating chamber; one end of the pressure regulating chamber is connected to the buffer chamber, and the other end is connected to the pressure relief pipeline; the spring presses the pressure regulating piston toward the buffer chamber.

[0019] Furthermore, the position regulator includes an adjusting knob, an adjusting rod and a slider; the slider is threadedly connected to the adjusting rod; and the adjusting rod is fixedly connected to the adjusting knob after extending out of the supporting assembly.

[0020] Preferably, the position regulator further comprises a limiting structure; the slider slides along the limiting structure driven by the adjusting rod.

[0021] Preferably, the sliding block is fixedly connected to the first pusher.

[0022] Furthermore, the first pusher includes a first driving rod and a first driving chamber; a first driving piston is provided at one end of the first driving rod inserted into the first driving chamber.

[0023] Preferably, a first working tube is provided at one end of the first driving chamber, and a first return tube and a first regulating tube are provided at the other end; the first working tube is connected to the first working port; the first return tube is connected to the first return port; the first regulating tube is connected to the first regulating port; and the first driving rod is connected to the foot adapter on the side away from the first driving chamber.

[0024] Preferably, the first driving compartment is connected to a position regulator.

[0025] Furthermore, a groove is provided at one end of the foot adapter away from the first pusher.

[0026] Preferably, the first driving rod passes through the position regulator and is connected to the foot adapter.

[0027] Preferably, a guide structure is provided between the first driving rod and the foot adapter; a guide hole is provided inside the position regulator; and the guide structure slides along the guide hole.

[0028] Furthermore, the second pusher includes a second driving rod and a second driving chamber; a second driving piston is provided at one end of the second driving rod inserted into the second driving chamber.

[0029] Preferably, a second working tube is provided at one end of the second drive chamber, and a second return tube and a second regulating tube are provided at the other end; the second working tube is connected to the second working port; the second return tube is connected to the second return port; the second regulating tube is connected to the second regulating port; and the side of the second drive rod away from the second drive chamber is connected to the foot adapter.

[0030] Preferably, one end of the second driving rod away from the second driving bin is connected to the leg massager.

[0031] Furthermore, the leg massager includes a sliding structure and a massage unit; the sliding structure is connected to the second driving rod; one end of the massage unit inserted into the support assembly is fixedly connected to the sliding structure; the sliding structure is slidably connected to the support assembly.

[0032] Preferably, at least two massage units are provided on the sliding structure.

[0033] Preferably, a buffer pad is provided at one end of the massage unit away from the sliding structure.

[0034] Preferably, a slideway is provided inside the support assembly; and the sliding structure slides along the slideway.

[0035] Furthermore, the lifting bag is communicated with the third working port through a third working tube.

[0036] Furthermore, the lifter comprises a pad; one end of the pad is hinged to the support assembly; and the lift bag is located between the pad and the support assembly.

[0037] Furthermore, the lifter also includes a limit plate; the limit plates are respectively located on both sides of the pad; one end of the limit plate is fixedly connected to the pad, and the other end is slidably connected to the support assembly.

[0038] Beneficial effects of the present invention: 1. The foot massage component drives the patient's foot to move, achieving the effect of heel traction, exercising the Achilles tendon and foot muscles, promoting the recovery of foot muscle function, and also promoting blood circulation and lymphatic return in the lower limbs.

[0039] 2. The leg massage component's circular massage stimulates the patient's calf muscles, promotes blood circulation in the paralyzed muscles, thereby preventing lower limb thrombosis and reducing the frequency of heel spasms.

[0040] 3. The lifting component continuously flips the patient's calf to stimulate the triceps surae and tibialis anterior muscles. The leg muscles, especially the triceps surae, have venous sinuses. The blood in these veins can only flow back to the heart with the help of muscle pumps. The contraction of the triceps surae and tibialis anterior muscles can squeeze the capillaries and lymphatic vessels therein, promoting the reflux and emptying of blood and lymph. The muscles relax, and blood and lymph flow back in. This exercise makes the muscles work like a pump, effectively promoting blood circulation in the entire lower limbs, changing the stagnant state of blood in the lower limb veins during long-term bed rest, so as to prevent deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs.

[0041] 4. The limiting component presses the patient's ankle like a human hand, reducing the pressure on the patient's ankle and effectively preventing the occurrence of pressure sores.

[0042] 5. When in use, place the patient's foot into the foot adapter. There is no need to set a strap on the dorsum of the foot to forcibly fix the foot. Since the dorsum of the foot is full of soft tissues, blood vessels, and nerves, pressing with a strap for a few minutes will cause necrosis. The foot adapter can effectively fix the foot and prevent necrosis of the patient's foot.

[0043] 6. The driver simply provides power for the foot massage component, leg massage component, and lifting component to ensure the stability of the movement of the foot massage component, leg massage component, and lifting component. The application controller adjusts the movement frequency of the first control unit, the second control unit, and the third control unit. On this basis, the movement frequency and movement distance of the foot massage component are controlled by the first control unit; the movement frequency and movement distance of the leg massage component are controlled by the second control unit; and the movement frequency and lifting distance of the lifting component are controlled by the third control unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] Figure 1A stereoscopic diagram of an intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager for implementing the present invention; Figure 2 A side view of an intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager for implementing the present invention; Figure 3 A top view of an intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager for implementing the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 3 AA section view; Figure 5 A three-dimensional diagram of a foot massage assembly and a driving device implementing the present invention; Figure 6 A front view of a foot massage assembly and a driving device implementing the present invention; Figure 7 A side view of a foot massage assembly and a driving device implementing the present invention; Figure 8 A side view of a leg massage assembly and a driving device implementing the present invention; Fig. 9 A front view of a leg massage assembly and a driving device implementing the present invention; Fig.10 A front view of a lifting assembly and a driving device for implementing the present invention; Fig.11 A perspective view of a lifting assembly and a driving device for implementing the present invention; Fig.12 A side view of a lifting assembly and a driving device implementing the present invention; Fig.13 is a perspective view of a first control unit implementing the present invention; Fig.14 is a side view of a first control unit implementing the present invention; Fig.15 for Fig.14 BB section view; In the figure, 1, support component; 2, foot massage component; 3, leg massage component; 4, lifting component; 5, limit component; 6, control component; 11, shell; 12, first control unit; 13, driver; 14, second control unit; 15, third control unit; 16, storage bin; 21, first pusher; 22, foot adapter; 23, position regulator; 31, second pusher; 32, leg massager; 41, lifting bag; 42, lifter; 51, fixed bracket; 52, limiter; 53, limit structure; 121, first working port; 122, first adjustment port; 123, first reflux port; 124, first output port; 125, first input port; 1 26. First push rod; 127. First piston; 128. Second piston; 129. Third piston; 131. Buffer chamber; 132. Pressure regulator; 133. Pressure relief line; 134. First input pipe; 135. Second input pipe; 136. Third input pipe; 161. First return pipe; 162. Second return pipe; 163. Third return pipe; 211. First regulating pipe; 212. First working pipe; 213. First return pipe; 231. Adjusting knob; 232. Adjusting rod; 233. Sliding block; 234. Limiting structure; 311. Second regulating pipe; 312. Second working pipe; 313. Second return pipe; 411. Third working pipe; 421. Pad; 422. Limiting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementation methods. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0047] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0048] like Figure 1-15 An intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager is shown; it comprises: A support assembly 1 is provided with a massage position capable of placing the patient's calves and feet; The foot massage assembly 2 includes a first pusher 21, a foot adapter 22 and a position regulator 23; one end of the first pusher 21 extends out of the support assembly 1 and is connected to the foot adapter 22; one end of the position regulator 23 is fixedly connected to the first pusher 21, and the other end is fixedly connected to the support assembly 1; The leg massage assembly 3 includes a second pusher 31 and a leg massager 32; one end of the leg massager 32 is connected to the second pusher 31, and the other end is slidably connected to the support assembly 1; The lifting assembly 4 includes a lifting bag 41 and a lifter 42; one end of the lifter 42 is hinged to the support assembly 1; the lifting bag 41 is located between the lifter 42 and the support assembly 1; A limit assembly 5, one end of which is hinged to the support assembly 1, and the other end of which is detachably connected to the support assembly 1; The driving assembly is located inside the supporting assembly 1 ; the driving assembly is connected to the first pusher 21 , the second pusher 31 , and the lifting bag 41 respectively.

[0049] Furthermore, a controller is provided on the side wall of the support assembly 1. The controller is connected to the drive assembly via a wire, and the controller can control the opening and closing of the drive assembly.

[0050] The driving component drives the first pusher 21 to move, so that the foot massage component 2 drives the patient's foot to move, thereby achieving the effect of heel traction, exercising the Achilles tendon and foot muscles, promoting the recovery of foot muscle function, and also promoting blood circulation and lymphatic return in the lower limbs.

[0051] The driving component drives the second pusher 31 to move, so that the leg massage component 3 circulates and massages to stimulate the patient's calf muscles, promotes blood circulation in the paralyzed muscles, thereby preventing thrombosis in the lower limbs, and also reduces the frequency of heel spasms.

[0052] The driving component drives the third pusher to move, so that the lifting component 4 continuously flips the patient's calf, stimulating the triceps surae and tibialis anterior muscles; the leg muscles, especially the triceps surae, have venous sinuses. The blood in these veins can only flow back to the heart by relying on the action of muscle pumps; the contraction of the triceps surae and tibialis anterior muscles can squeeze the capillaries and lymphatic vessels therein, promoting the reflux and emptying of blood and lymph; the muscles relax, and the blood and lymph flow back in. This movement makes the muscles work like a pump, effectively promoting blood circulation in the entire lower limbs, changing the stagnant state of blood in the lower limb veins during long-term bed rest, so as to achieve the purpose of preventing deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs.

[0053] The limiting component 5 presses the patient's ankle like a human hand, reducing the pressure on the patient's ankle and effectively preventing the occurrence of pressure sores.

[0054] In a specific example of the present application, the limiting assembly includes a fixed bracket, a limiter and a limiting structure. One end of the fixed bracket is slidably connected to the support assembly, and the other end is detachably connected to the support assembly. The fixed bracket is threadedly connected to the limiter. One end of the limiter passes through the fixed bracket to facilitate the rotational connection of the limiting structure. When in use, first reverse the fixed bracket, and then put the patient's leg into the interior of the support assembly; then completely install the fixed bracket on the support assembly so that both ends of the fixed bracket are connected to the support assembly, and then rotate the limiter to press the limiting structure on the patient's ankle to fix the patient's leg inside the support assembly.

[0055] Specifically, the fixed bracket includes a first bracket, a second bracket and a third bracket. One end of the second bracket is rotatably connected to the first bracket, and the other end is rotatably connected to the third bracket. One end of the first bracket away from the second bracket is rotatably connected to the support assembly. One end of the third bracket away from the second bracket is detachably connected to the support assembly. When the third bracket is installed on the support assembly, the first bracket is perpendicular to the second bracket, and the second bracket is perpendicular to the third bracket. The limiter is threadedly connected to the second bracket. When in use, the connection between the third bracket and the support assembly is first released and the first bracket, the second bracket, and the third bracket are rotated to expose the massage position on the support assembly, and then the patient's leg is placed inside the support assembly. Then the limiter is reversed and the third bracket is installed on the support assembly. Finally, the limiter is rotated to press the limit structure on the patient's ankle, which has the effect of fixing the patient's leg. At the same time, the contact surface between the limit structure and the patient's ankle is large, which reduces the pressure of the limit assembly on the patient's ankle and prevents soft tissue damage to the patient's ankle.

[0056] The limiter comprises a handle and a screw rod arranged along an axis. An end of the screw rod away from the handle passes through the second bracket and is rotatably connected with the limit structure.

[0057] Furthermore, the exterior of the limiting structure is wrapped with a soft cushion to reduce the patient's discomfort.

[0058] Preferably, the limiting component contacts the patient's ankle and presses against the patient's heel to prevent the patient's foot from being dislocated.

[0059] In some examples of the present application, a plurality of limiting arms are fixedly connected around the limiting structure, and the plurality of limiting arms are arranged circumferentially with the limiting device as the center. When the limiting structure is against the patient's ankle, the limiting arms contact the patient's foot side, further preventing the patient's foot from deflecting.

[0060] A groove is provided at one end of the foot adapter 22 away from the first pusher 21. When in use, the patient's foot is placed in the groove of the foot adapter 22, and there is no need to set a strap on the dorsum of the foot to forcibly fix the foot; since the dorsum of the foot is full of soft tissues, blood vessels, and nerves, pressing with a strap for a few minutes will cause necrosis, and the foot adapter 22 can prevent necrosis of the patient's foot while effectively fixing the foot.

[0061] Achilles tendon contracture patients not only have foot drop, but also have inversion. When the patient's foot is placed in the groove, the inverted foot will rest against the inner wall of the groove, achieving the purpose of correcting the inversion of the foot.

[0062] The position regulator 23 includes an adjusting knob 231, an adjusting rod 232 and a slider 233; the slider 233 is threadedly connected to the adjusting rod 232; the adjusting rod 232 is fixedly connected to the adjusting knob 231 after extending out of the support assembly 1. By turning the adjusting knob 231, the slider 233 can be driven to move, so as to change the position of the foot adapter 22, so as to match patients of different body shapes.

[0063] Preferably, the position regulator 23 further includes a limiting structure 234; the slider 233 slides along the limiting structure 234 driven by the adjusting rod 232. The purpose of the limiting structure 234 is to prevent the slider 233 from rotating around the adjusting rod 232. Specifically, the slider 233 is fixedly connected to the first pusher 21 .

[0064] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 1-15 As shown, the driving assembly includes a driver 13, a first control unit 12, a second control unit 14, a third control unit 15 and a storage bin 16; the driver 13 is connected to the storage bin 16 through a connecting pipe; one end of the first control unit 12 is connected to the driver 13 through a first input pipe 134, and the other end is connected to the storage bin 16 through a first reflux pipe 161; one end of the second control unit 14 is connected to the driver 13 through a second input pipe 135, and the other end is connected to the storage bin 16 through a second reflux pipe 162; one end of the third control unit 15 is connected to the driver 13 through a third input pipe 136, and the other end is connected to the storage bin 16 through a third reflux pipe 163.

[0065] Specifically, the driver 13 is a liquid pump.

[0066] Furthermore, the first control unit 12 includes a first control motor, a first push rod 126 and a first control chamber; the first control motor drives the first push rod 126 to slide inside the first control chamber; the side wall of the first control chamber is provided with a first working port 121, a first input port 125, a first regulating port 122, a first output port 124 and a first reflux port 123 in sequence; the first push rod 126 is provided with a first piston 127, a second piston 128 and a third piston 129 in sequence.

[0067] The first pusher 21 includes a first driving rod and a first driving chamber. A first driving piston is disposed at one end of the first driving rod inserted into the first driving chamber.

[0068] Specifically, a first working tube 212 is provided at one end of the first drive chamber, and a first return tube 213 and a first regulating tube 211 are provided at the other end; the first working tube 212 is connected to the first working port 121; the first return tube 213 is connected to the first return port 123; the first regulating tube 211 is connected to the first regulating port 122; the side of the first drive rod away from the first drive chamber is connected to the foot adapter 22. The first drive chamber is connected to the position regulator 23, and the first drive rod is connected to the foot adapter 22 after passing through the position regulator 23. The first input port 125 is connected to the first input tube 134; the first output port 124 is connected to the first return tube 161 Preferably, a guide structure is provided between the first driving rod and the foot adapter 22; a guide hole is provided inside the position regulator 23; and the guide structure slides along the guide hole. The guide structure and the guide hole are used to prevent the foot adapter 22 from accidentally rotating and damaging the patient's foot.

[0069] like Fig.15 As shown, at this time, the first working port 121 is connected to the first input port 125; the first regulating port 122 is connected to the first output port 124; and the third piston 129 blocks the first reflux port 123. The first working pipe 212 is connected to the first input pipe 134, and the first regulating pipe 211 is connected to the first reflux pipe 161. The driver 13 pumps the liquid in the storage bin 16 into the front part of the first driving bin through the first input pipe 134 and the first working pipe 212, driving the first driving rod to drive the foot adapter 22 to recover.

[0070] If the first control motor drives the first push rod 126 to move out of the first control chamber, the first piston 127 will block the first working port 121; the first input port 125 will be connected to the first regulating port 122; the first output port 124 will be connected to the first return port 123. At this time, the first input pipe 134 will be connected to the first regulating pipe 211; the first return pipe will be connected to the first return pipe 213. The driver 13 will pump the liquid in the storage chamber 16 into the rear part of the first driving chamber through the first input pipe 134 and the first regulating pipe 211, driving the first driving rod to drive the foot adapter 22 to extend.

[0071] Combination Figure 1-15 It can be seen that the first push rod 126 performs linear reciprocating motion under the drive of the first control motor, so as to achieve the purpose of controlling the driver 13 to be alternately connected with the front and rear of the first drive bin, drive the foot adapter 22 to perform reciprocating linear motion, drive the patient's foot to move, and achieve the effect of heel traction.

[0072] In some examples of this application, such as Figure 1-15 As shown, the second control unit 14 includes a second control motor, a second push rod and a second control chamber; the second control motor drives the second push rod to slide inside the second control chamber; the side wall of the second control chamber is provided with a second working port, a second input port, a second regulating port, a second output port and a second reflux port in sequence; the second push rod is provided with a fourth piston, a fifth piston and a sixth piston in sequence The second pusher 31 includes a second driving rod and a second driving chamber. A second driving piston is disposed at one end of the second driving rod inserted into the second driving chamber.

[0073] A second working tube 312 is provided at one end of the second drive chamber, and a second return tube 313 and a second regulating tube 311 are provided at the other end; the second working tube 312 is connected to the second working port; the second return tube 313 is connected to the second return port; the second regulating tube 311 is connected to the second regulating port; the side of the second drive rod away from the second drive chamber is connected to the foot adapter 22; the second input port is connected to the second input tube 135; the second output port is connected to the second return tube 162.

[0074] Preferably, the end of the second driving rod away from the second driving chamber is connected to the leg massager 32 The structure of the second control unit 14 is the same as that of the first control unit 12 .

[0075] Reference Fig.15It can be seen that at this time, the second working port is connected to the second input port; the second regulating port is connected to the second output port; and the third piston 129 blocks the second reflux port. The second working pipe 312 is connected to the second input pipe 135, and the second regulating pipe 311 is connected to the second reflux pipe 162. The driver 13 pumps the liquid inside the storage bin 16 into the front part of the second driving bin through the second input pipe 135 and the second working pipe 312, driving the second driving rod to drive the leg massager 32 to move toward the direction of the second driving bin.

[0076] If the second control motor drives the second push rod to move out of the second control chamber, the second piston 128 will block the second working port; the second input port will be connected to the second regulating port; the second output port will be connected to the second reflux port. At this time, the second input pipe 135 will be connected to the second regulating pipe 311; the second reflux pipe will be connected to the second reflux pipe 313. The driver 13 will pump the liquid in the storage chamber 16 into the rear part of the second driving chamber through the second input pipe 135 and the second regulating pipe 311, driving the second driving rod to drive the leg massager 32 to move in the direction away from the second driving chamber.

[0077] Combination Figure 1-15 It can be seen that the second push rod performs linear reciprocating motion under the drive of the second control motor, so as to achieve the purpose of controlling the driver 13 to be alternately connected with the front and rear of the second drive bin, driving the leg massager 32 to perform reciprocating linear motion, so that the leg massage component 3 performs a circular massage to stimulate the patient's calf muscles, promote blood circulation in the paralyzed muscles, and thus prevent thrombosis in the lower limbs, while also reducing the frequency of heel spasms.

[0078] In the schematic embodiment of the present application, the leg massager 32 includes a sliding structure and a massage unit; the sliding structure is connected to the second driving rod; one end of the massage unit is inserted into the support assembly 1 and fixedly connected to the sliding structure; the sliding structure is slidably connected to the support assembly 1.

[0079] At least two massage units are arranged on the sliding structure, and the plurality of massage units are arranged in a regular array on the sliding structure. The sliding structure is driven by the second push rod to make a reciprocating linear motion, and the massage units continuously slide on the patient's body surface to stimulate the patient's calf muscles and promote blood circulation.

[0080] Preferably, a buffer pad is provided at one end of the massage unit away from the sliding structure to prevent the massage unit from damaging the patient's skin.

[0081] In a specific example of the present application, a slideway is provided inside the support assembly 1; the sliding structure slides along the slideway to prevent the sliding structure from being displaced.

[0082] In the exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 1-15As shown, the third control unit 15 includes a third control motor, a third push rod and a third control compartment; the third control motor drives the third push rod to slide inside the third control compartment; the side wall of the third control compartment is provided with a third input port, a third working port and a third output port in sequence; the third push rod is provided with a seventh piston. The third input port is connected to the third input pipe 136; the third output port is connected to the third return pipe 163; the lifting bag 41 is connected to the third working port through the third working pipe 411.

[0083] Driven by the third control motor, the seventh piston can selectively block the third input port and the third output port. When the seventh piston blocks the third input port, the lifting bag 41 is connected to the storage bin 16. Under the pressure of the patient's calf, the liquid inside the lifting bag 41 will enter the storage bin 16, causing the lifting bag 41 to shrink. At this time, the lifting assembly 4 drives the support assembly 1 to descend. When the seventh piston blocks the third output port, the lifting bag 41 is connected to the driver 13. The driver 13 injects the liquid in the storage bin 16 into the lifting bag 41, increasing the volume of the lifting bag 41, thereby increasing the angle between the support assembly 1 and the lifter 42, causing the support assembly 1 to rise.

[0084] The second push rod performs linear reciprocating motion driven by the second control motor, so that the lifting bag 41 is alternately connected with the storage bin 16 and the driver 13, so that the lifting bag 41 is continuously filled and then contracted, driving the support assembly 1 to continuously rise and then fall, repeatedly stimulating the leg muscles such as the triceps surae and the tibialis anterior. The contraction of the triceps surae and the tibialis anterior can squeeze the capillaries and lymphatic vessels therein, promote the reflux and emptying of blood and lymph; the muscles relax, and the blood and lymph flow back in. This movement makes the muscles work like a pump, effectively promoting the blood circulation of the entire lower limbs, changing the stagnant state of the lower limb venous blood during long-term bed rest, so as to achieve the purpose of preventing deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs.

[0085] Preferably, the lifter 42 includes a pad 421 ; one end of the pad 421 is hinged to the support assembly 1 ; and the lift bag 41 is located between the pad 421 and the support assembly 1 .

[0086] Furthermore, the lifter 42 further includes a limit plate 422, which is located on both sides of the pad 421, one end of the limit plate 422 is fixedly connected to the pad 421, and the other end is slidably connected to the support assembly 1. The purpose of the limit plate 422 is to prevent the pad 421 from deflecting and increase the structural stability.

[0087] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 1-15As shown, the driver 13 is connected to the first input pipe 134, the second input pipe 135, and the third input pipe 136 respectively through the buffer chamber 131; the driver 13 pumps the liquid inside the storage chamber 16 into the inside of the buffer chamber 131, and then pushes the liquid into the first control unit 12, the first control unit 12, and the first control unit 12 through the buffer chamber 131 to drive the foot massage component 2, the leg massage component 3, and the lifting component 4 to move.

[0088] Preferably, a pressure regulator 132 is provided on the side wall of the buffer bin 131; one end of the pressure regulator 132 is connected to the buffer bin 131, and the other end is connected to the storage bin 16 through a pressure relief pipe 133. When the pressure inside the buffer bin 131 is too high, the pressure regulator 132 opens to introduce the liquid inside the buffer bin 131 into the interior of the storage bin 16 through the pressure relief pipe 133.

[0089] Specifically, the pressure regulator 132 includes a pressure regulating chamber, a pressure regulating piston, and a spring; the pressure regulating piston and the spring are both located inside the pressure regulating chamber; one end of the pressure regulating chamber is connected to the buffer chamber 131, and the other end is connected to the pressure relief line 133; the spring presses the pressure regulating piston toward the buffer chamber 131. When the pressure inside the buffer chamber 131 is greater than the pressure of the spring on the pressure regulating piston, the spring will be squeezed, causing the spring to contract and drive the pressure regulating piston to move away from the buffer chamber 131, so that the liquid inside the buffer chamber 131 can be discharged, reducing the pressure inside the buffer chamber 131.

[0090] The purpose of this design is that the driver 13 simply provides power for the foot massage component 2, the leg massage component 3, and the lifting component 4. The application controller adjusts the movement frequency of the first control unit 12, the second control unit 14, and the third control unit 15. After that, the movement frequency and movement distance of the foot massage component 2 are controlled by the first control unit 12; the movement frequency and movement distance of the leg massage component 3 are controlled by the second control unit 14; and the movement frequency and lifting distance of the lifting component 4 are controlled by the third control unit 15.

[0091] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "example", "specific example", "some examples", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0092] The embodiments described in this application are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementation methods. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager, characterized in that: It includes: Support components; A foot massage assembly, comprising a first pusher, a foot adapter and a position adjuster; One end of the first pusher extends out of the support assembly and is connected to the foot adapter; one end of the position regulator is fixedly connected to the first pusher, and the other end is fixedly connected to the support assembly; The leg massage assembly comprises a second pusher and a leg massager; one end of the leg massager is connected to the second pusher, and the other end is slidably connected to the support assembly; The lifting assembly comprises a lifting bag and a lifter; one end of the lifter is hinged to the supporting assembly; The lifting bag is located between the lifter and the support assembly; A limit assembly, one end of which is hinged to the support assembly and the other end of which is detachably connected to the support assembly; The driving assembly is located inside the supporting assembly; the driving assembly is connected to the first pusher, the second pusher and the lifting bag respectively.

2. The intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a driver, a first control unit, a second control unit, a third control unit and a storage bin; the driver is connected to the storage bin via a connecting pipe; one end of the first control unit is connected to the driver via a first input pipe, and the other end is connected to the storage bin via a first return pipe; one end of the second control unit is connected to the driver via a second input pipe, and the other end is connected to the storage bin via a second return pipe; one end of the third control unit is connected to the driver via a third input pipe, and the other end is connected to the storage bin via a third return pipe; Preferably, the first control unit comprises a first control motor, a first push rod and a first control compartment; the first control motor drives the first push rod to slide inside the first control compartment; a first working port, a first input port, a first regulating port, a first output port and a first reflux port are sequentially arranged on the side wall of the first control compartment; a first piston, a second piston and a third piston are sequentially arranged on the first push rod; Preferably, the first input port is connected to the first input pipe; the first output port is connected to the first return pipe; Preferably, the second control unit comprises a second control motor, a second push rod and a second control compartment; the second control motor drives the second push rod to slide inside the second control compartment; a second working port, a second input port, a second regulating port, a second output port and a second reflux port are sequentially arranged on the side wall of the second control compartment; a fourth piston, a fifth piston and a sixth piston are sequentially arranged on the second push rod; Preferably, the second input port is connected to the second input pipe; the second output port is connected to the second return pipe; Preferably, the driver is connected to the first input pipe, the second input pipe, and the third input pipe respectively through the buffer chamber; Preferably, a pressure regulator is provided on the side wall of the buffer bin; one end of the pressure regulator is connected to the buffer bin, and the other end is connected to the storage bin through a pressure relief pipeline; Preferably, the pressure regulator includes a pressure regulating chamber, a pressure regulating piston, and a spring; the pressure regulating piston and the spring are both located inside the pressure regulating chamber; one end of the pressure regulating chamber is connected to the buffer chamber, and the other end is connected to the pressure relief pipeline; the spring presses the pressure regulating piston toward the buffer chamber.

3. The intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager according to claim 2, characterized in that: The position regulator includes an adjusting knob, an adjusting rod and a slider; the slider is threadedly connected to the adjusting rod; the adjusting rod is fixedly connected to the adjusting knob after extending out of the supporting assembly; Preferably, the position regulator further comprises a limiting structure; the slider slides along the limiting structure driven by the adjusting rod; Preferably, the sliding block is fixedly connected to the first pusher.

4. The intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first pusher comprises a first driving rod and a first driving chamber; one end of the first driving rod inserted into the first driving chamber is provided with a first driving piston; Preferably, a first working tube is provided at one end of the first driving chamber, and a first return tube and a first regulating tube are provided at the other end; the first working tube is connected to the first working port; the first return tube is connected to the first return port; the first regulating tube is connected to the first regulating port; and the first driving rod is connected to the foot adapter at a side away from the first driving chamber; Preferably, the first driving compartment is connected to a position regulator.

5. The intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager according to claim 4, characterized in that: The end of the foot adapter away from the first pusher is provided with a groove; Preferably, the first driving rod is connected to the foot adapter after passing through the position regulator; Preferably, a guide structure is provided between the first driving rod and the foot adapter; a guide hole is provided inside the position regulator; and the guide structure slides along the guide hole.

6. The intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second pusher comprises a second driving rod and a second driving chamber; a second driving piston is provided at one end of the second driving rod inserted into the second driving chamber; Preferably, a second working tube is provided at one end of the second driving chamber, and a second return tube and a second regulating tube are provided at the other end; the second working tube is connected to the second working port; the second return tube is connected to the second return port; the second regulating tube is connected to the second regulating port; and the side of the second driving rod away from the second driving chamber is connected to the foot adapter; Preferably, one end of the second driving rod away from the second driving bin is connected to the leg massager.

7. The intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager according to claim 6, characterized in that: The leg massager comprises a sliding structure and a massage unit; the sliding structure is connected to the second driving rod; one end of the massage unit inserted into the support assembly is fixedly connected to the sliding structure; the sliding structure is slidably connected to the support assembly; Preferably, the sliding structure is provided with at least two massage units; Preferably, a buffer pad is provided at one end of the massage unit away from the sliding structure.

8. The intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager according to claim 2, characterized in that: A slideway is arranged inside the support assembly; the sliding structure slides along the slideway.

9. The intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lifter comprises a pad; one end of the pad is hinged to the support assembly; and the lift bag is located between the pad and the support assembly.

10. The intermittent Achilles tendon stretching and calf massager according to claim 9, characterized in that: The lifter also includes a limit plate; the limit plates are respectively located on both sides of the pad; one end of the limit plate is fixedly connected to the pad, and the other end is slidably connected to the support assembly.

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