Scoliosis correction brace and scoliosis correction control method

Abstract

The invention discloses a scoliosis correction brace and a control method, and relates to the field of medical instruments.The scoliosis correction brace comprises a brace body, a first massage device and a second massage device, the brace body is obtained through 3D printing according to a patient spine model, and the first massage device and the second massage device are arranged on the brace body; the brace body is provided with a central area corresponding to the spine of a patient, a first correction area corresponding to the convex side of the spine of the patient and a second correction area corresponding to the concave side of the spine of the patient, the first correction area is provided with a first massage area, and the second correction area is provided with a second massage area. The first massage device is arranged in the first massage area, and the second massage device is arranged in the second massage area. The control method is used for controlling the scoliosis correction brace. By the adoption of the spine correcting device, the convex side and the concave side of the spine can be massaged and stimulated, functional recovery of spine bones is accelerated, and the correcting effect can be remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a scoliosis correction brace and a scoliosis correction and control method. Background Technology

[0002] Scoliosis is a major public health problem that endangers the health of adolescents. Currently, among the non-surgical treatments for scoliosis, the wearing of corrective braces remains the most widely used core method. However, existing braces are mostly made of static models using materials such as rubber, which have problems such as poor breathability and limited corrective effect. Existing technologies mainly focus on material innovation and structural adaptation, such as using TPU material for elastic adjustment or modular design. Although some smart braces have introduced pressure sensors to achieve precise mechanical control, none of them have integrated the theory of meridians and acupoints in traditional Chinese medicine and massage techniques. They cannot regulate the function of internal organs by stimulating acupoints of the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang, nor do they stimulate acupoints near the spine, thus limiting further improvement in the corrective effect. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a scoliosis correction brace that can massage and stimulate the convex and concave sides of the spine respectively, accelerate the functional recovery of the spinal bones, and significantly improve the correction effect.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a scoliosis correction brace, comprising a brace body 3D printed based on a patient's spinal model, including a central region corresponding to the patient's spine, a first correction zone corresponding to the convex side of the patient's spine, and a second correction zone corresponding to the concave side of the patient's spine. The first and second correction zones are located on either side of the central region, and the central region includes a central correction point corresponding to the most convex point of the scoliosis.

[0005] The first correction area is provided with a first massage area, and the second correction area is provided with a second massage area. The first massage area is provided with a first massage device, and the second massage area is provided with a second massage device.

[0006] The first massage device includes a first driving member and a first massage ball. The first driving member can drive the first massage ball to roll in the first massage area to perform rolling massage on the first massage area.

[0007] The second massage device includes a second drive member and a second massage ball. The second drive member can drive the second massage ball to press in the second massage area to perform point massage on the second massage area.

[0008] As an improvement to the above scheme, the first correction area is provided with two first massage areas, which are symmetrically arranged; the horizontal distance from the center of the first massage area to the central correction point is a, and the vertical distance from the center of the first massage area to the central correction point is b, where a > b.

[0009] The second correction area has two second massage areas, which are symmetrically arranged; the horizontal distance from the center of the second massage area to the central correction point is c, and the vertical distance from the center of the second massage area to the central correction point is d, where c > d.

[0010] As an improvement to the above scheme, the horizontal distance from the center of the first massage area to the central correction point is a, and the value of a ranges from 4cm to 6cm.

[0011] The vertical distance from the center of the first massage area to the central correction point is b, and the value of b ranges from 0.5 to 4 cm.

[0012] The horizontal distance from the center of the second massage area to the central correction point is c, and the value of c ranges from 4cm to 6cm.

[0013] The vertical distance from the center of the second massage area to the central correction point is d, and the value of d ranges from 0.5 to 4 cm.

[0014] As an improvement to the above solution, the first massage device further includes a first fixed plate and a floating plate disposed within the first fixed plate. One side of the floating plate is disposed within the first fixed plate, and the other side of the floating plate is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves. The first massage ball is movably disposed within the limiting grooves and can rotate within the limiting grooves.

[0015] As an improvement to the above solution, an extension boss is provided on one side of the floating disk, the extension boss protrudes towards the inner side of the first fixed disk, and a boss groove is provided at the end of the extension boss. A limiting post is provided on the inner side of the first fixed disk, and a limiting block is provided at the end of the limiting post. The limiting block can be embedded in the boss groove. After the limiting block is embedded in the boss groove, there is a gap between the limiting block and the boss groove.

[0016] As an improvement to the above solution, the first fixed plate is provided with multiple movable cavities, which are arranged along the axial direction of the first fixed plate. The first massage device also includes multiple first elastic elements, which are respectively disposed in the movable cavities. One end of the first elastic element abuts against the bottom of the movable cavity, and the other end abuts against the bottom of the limiting groove.

[0017] As an improvement to the above solution, the first elastic element includes an inner ring layer and an outer ring layer located around the inner ring layer. The diameter of each spiral of the inner ring layer is equal, and the diameter of the spiral of the outer ring layer gradually increases from the bottom of the movable cavity toward the limiting groove. The total height of the spiral of the inner ring layer is less than the total height of the spiral of the outer ring layer. The inner ring layer abuts against the bottom center of the limiting groove, and the outer ring layer abuts against the bottom periphery of the limiting groove.

[0018] As an improvement to the above solution, the first massage device further includes a drive plate, the first fixed plate is disposed inside the drive plate, the drive plate has circumferentially distributed toothed grooves on its periphery, the movable end of the first drive member is provided with a transmission gear, the transmission gear meshes with the toothed grooves, and the first drive member can drive the drive plate to rotate around the axis through the transmission gear.

[0019] As an improvement to the above solution, a third massage device is also included. The third massage device is located within the first massage area and disposed in the middle of the first fixed plate. The first massage ball is arranged around the third massage device. The third massage device includes a third driving member and a roller. The length direction of the roller is parallel to the radial direction of the first fixed plate. The third driving member can drive the roller to roll around the diameter direction of the first fixed plate.

[0020] As an improvement to the above solution, the third massage device further includes a rotating shaft and a rotating frame. The rotating shaft passes through the center of the first fixed plate along the radial direction of the first fixed plate. Both ends of the rotating frame include a rotating part and a connecting part. The middle part of the rotating part is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft. The connecting part extends radially outward from the middle part of the rotating part. The connecting parts at both ends of the rotating frame are vertically connected to connecting rods. The roller is rotatably sleeved on the outside of the connecting rods. The third driving member is connected to the rotating part in a transmission manner. The third driving member can drive the rotating frame to rotate around the rotating shaft, and the roller can follow the rotating frame to revolve around the rotating shaft.

[0021] The roller includes a first roller and a second roller, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the connecting rod, and the first roller and the second roller can roll independently.

[0022] As an improvement to the above solution, the second massage device further includes a second fixed plate, a hinge rod, and a transmission rod. One end of the hinge rod is hinged to the second fixed plate, and the other end of the hinge rod is fixedly connected to the second massage ball. One end of the transmission rod is driven to the second driving member, and the other end of the transmission rod is hinged to the end of the hinge rod near the second massage ball. The second driving member can drive the second massage ball to move closer to or away from the second massage area by extending and retracting.

[0023] As an improvement to the above solution, the second massage device further includes a limiting channel, which is sleeved around the transmission rod to limit the movement of the transmission rod; the transmission rod includes a first section and a second section, one end of the first section is hinged to the hinge rod, the other end of the first section is hinged to one end of the second section, and the other end of the second section is hinged to the telescopic end of the second drive member and located outside the limiting channel.

[0024] As an improvement to the above solution, the support body is provided with mounting holes at positions corresponding to the first massage area and the second massage area. The edges of the mounting holes are provided with several mounting notches. Both the first massage device and the second massage device include an outer fixing shell. The first fixing plate is rotatably connected to the outer fixing shell. The edges of the outer fixing shell are provided with locking blocks. The edges of the mounting holes are provided with sliding grooves. The sliding grooves are annular and recessed into the edges of the mounting holes. The locking blocks can be inserted into the mounting notches and slide in the sliding grooves to adjust the angle of the outer fixing shells. The sidewalls of the sliding grooves are provided with anti-slip textures.

[0025] The present invention also provides a method for controlling scoliosis correction, for controlling the scoliosis correction brace as described above, comprising the following steps:

[0026] The first massage ball is driven to perform rolling massage in the first massage area;

[0027] The second massage ball is driven to perform point massage in the second massage area.

[0028] As an improvement to the above solution, the first massage ball performs continuous rolling massage in the first massage area at 120-160 times / minute.

[0029] The second massage ball performs intermittent point massage on the second massage area, with each continuous press lasting 25-35 seconds and the interval between presses being 2-5 seconds.

[0030] Implementing this invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0031] The scoliosis correction brace of the present invention comprises a brace body, a first massage device, and a second massage device. The brace body has a first massage area located on the convex side of the spine and a second massage area located on the concave side of the spine. The first massage area is located along the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang on the convex side of the spine, containing acupoints where the Qi of the internal organs converges. Similarly, the second massage area is located along the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang on the concave side of the spine, also containing acupoints where the Qi of the internal organs converges. A first massage ball in the first massage device rolls within the first massage area, performing a rolling massage to relax the muscles near the acupoints. A second massage ball in the second massage device presses within the second massage area, performing a point massage to strengthen the muscles near the acupoints. Under the massage stimulation of the first and second massage balls, the tense muscles on the convex side of the spine are relaxed, and the atrophied muscles on the concave side are strengthened, forming a two-way synergistic correction mechanism of "relaxation on the convex side and strengthening on the concave side". Moreover, it not only improves the initiative of muscle function regulation by replacing the static physical support of traditional braces with dynamic massage, but also improves the imbalance of muscle tension on both sides of the spine by applying precise force in different zones. Combined with the stimulation of acupoints of the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang, it achieves multi-dimensional treatment of "mechanical correction - meridian regulation - muscle remodeling", which accelerates the functional recovery of the spinal bones and significantly improves the correction effect compared with existing braces that only rely on physical external force. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the scoliosis correction brace of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first massage device and the third massage device of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first and third massage devices of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of part C;

[0036] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of part D;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third massage device of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second massage device of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting hole structure of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the scoliosis correction and control method of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is hereby declared that the directional terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, and outside used in this text are based solely on the accompanying drawings and are not intended to specifically limit the invention.

[0042] See Figure 1 This invention discloses a scoliosis correction brace, comprising a brace body 1, which is 3D printed based on a patient's spinal model. The brace body 1 includes a central region 6 corresponding to the patient's spine, a first correction area 7 corresponding to the convex side A of the patient's spine, and a second correction area 8 corresponding to the concave side B of the patient's spine. The central region 6 includes a central correction point 61 corresponding to the most convex point of the scoliosis, and the edge of the central region 6 is located near the central correction point 61 of the most convex point of the scoliosis. The first correction area 7 and the second correction area 8 are respectively located on both sides of the central region 6, forming a personalized correction area conforming to ergonomics. The first correction area 7 is provided with a first massage area 71, and the second correction area 8 is provided with a second massage area 81. The first massage area 71 corresponds to the position of the convex side A of the spine, and the second massage area 81 corresponds to the position of the concave side B of the spine. The first massage area 71 is provided with a first massage device 2, and the second massage area 81 is provided with a second massage device 3. The first massage area 71 is located on the convex side of the spine (A) along the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang, densely distributed with back-shu points of the internal organs such as Liver Shu and Spleen Shu. The first massage device 2 can perform targeted massage on these back-shu points of the internal organs within the first massage area 71. The second massage area 81 is located on the concave side of the spine (B) along the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang, covering key acupoints such as Kidney Shu and Large Intestine Shu. The second massage device 3 can perform targeted massage on these acupoints within the second massage area 81.

[0043] See Figure 2 The first massage device 2 includes a first driving member 21 and a first massage ball 22. The first driving member 21 can drive the first massage ball 22 to roll in the first massage area 71 to perform rolling massage on the first massage area 71. The first massage device 2 simulates the rolling and kneading technique of traditional Chinese medicine, using the circular mechanical force generated by the rolling of the ball to continuously soothe the tense muscles on the convex side. At the same time, the rolling trajectory covers the acupoints of the bladder meridian, promoting the flow of qi through mechanical stimulation. Based on the theory of "spleen governing muscles", it enhances muscle elasticity and achieves passive relaxation of the muscles on the convex side.

[0044] See Figure 2 and Figure 7 The second massage device 3 includes a second drive component 31 and a second massage ball 32. The second drive component 31 can drive the second massage ball 32 to press on the second massage area 81 to perform acupressure massage on the second massage area 81. The second massage device 3 simulates acupressure massage techniques, using pulsed stimulation generated by vertical pressure from the ball to specifically strengthen atrophied muscle fibers on the concave side. At the same time, it stimulates corresponding acupoints to regulate the functions of internal organs according to the theory of "liver governs tendons and kidney governs bones," thereby improving muscle endurance and support. Compared with the prior art, existing braces only provide static external force support through the shaping of physical materials. However, this embodiment forms a bidirectional synergistic mechanism of "convex side relaxation - concave side strengthening" through differentiated dynamic massage of the first massage ball 22 and the second massage ball 32. Furthermore, through continuous stimulation of acupoints on the bladder meridian, it integrates traditional Chinese medicine meridian regulation into the brace function, establishing a multi-dimensional treatment path of "mechanical correction - meridian regulation - muscle remodeling."

[0045] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention are as follows:

[0046] This invention provides a scoliosis correction brace comprising a brace body 1, a first massage device 2, and a second massage device 3. The brace body 1 has a first massage area 71 located on the convex side a of the spine and a second massage area 81 located in the spinal groove B. The first massage area 71 is located along the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang on the convex side a of the spine, containing acupoints where the Qi of the internal organs converges. Similarly, the second massage area 81 is located along the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang on the spinal groove B, also containing acupoints where the Qi of the internal organs converges. The first massage ball 22 in the first massage device 2 rolls within the first massage area 71, performing a rolling massage to relax the muscles near the acupoints. The second massage ball 32 in the second massage device 3 presses within the second massage area 81, performing a point massage to strengthen the muscles near the acupoints. Under the massage stimulation of the first massage ball 22 and the second massage ball 32, the tense muscles on the convex side a of the spine are relaxed, and the atrophied muscles on the concave side are strengthened, forming a two-way synergistic correction mechanism of "convex side relaxation - concave side strengthening". Moreover, it not only replaces the static physical support of traditional braces with dynamic massage to enhance the initiative of muscle function regulation, but also improves the imbalance of muscle tension on both sides of the spine through precise application of force in different zones. Combined with the stimulation of acupoints of the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang, it achieves multi-dimensional treatment of "mechanical correction - meridian regulation - muscle remodeling", which accelerates the functional recovery of the spinal bones and significantly improves the correction effect compared with existing braces that only rely on physical external force.

[0047] See Figure 1The first correction area 7 has two first massage areas 71, which are symmetrically arranged. The horizontal distance from the center of the first massage area 71 to the central correction point 61 is 'a', and the vertical distance from the center of the first massage area 71 to the central correction point 61 is 'b', where a > b. The second correction area 8 has two second massage areas 81, which are symmetrically arranged. The horizontal distance from the center of the second massage area 81 to the central correction point 61 is 'c', and the vertical distance from the center of the second massage area 81 to the central correction point 61 is 'd', where c > d. The two first massage areas 71 of the first correction area 7 are symmetrically distributed on the convex side A of the spine. The projection point on the body surface corresponding to the most convex point of the scoliosis is used as the central correction point 61. The horizontal distance a from the first massage area 71 to the central correction point 61 is greater than the vertical distance b. This arrangement conforms to the characteristic of the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang running longitudinally and distributed laterally on the back of the human body. This allows the first massage area 71 to completely cover the main route of the Bladder Meridian next to the convex side A of the spine, accurately locating acupoints such as Liver Shu and Spleen Shu where the Qi of the internal organs converges. Similarly, the two second massage areas 81 of the second correction area 8 are symmetrically arranged on the concave side of the spine. The center of each area is c in the horizontal direction and d in the vertical direction (c > d) from the central correction point 61. This ensures that the second massage area 81 accurately corresponds to acupoints such as Kidney Shu and Large Intestine Shu on the concave side of the Bladder Meridian, achieving symmetrical and precise coverage of the target area on both sides of the spine.

[0048] The horizontal distance from the center of the first massage area 71 to the central correction point 61 is 'a', where 'a' ranges from 4cm to 6cm. The vertical distance from the center of the first massage area 71 to the central correction point 61 is 'b', where 'b' ranges from 0.5cm to 4cm. The horizontal distance from the center of the second massage area 81 to the central correction point 61 is 'c', where 'c' ranges from 4cm to 6cm. The vertical distance from the center of the second massage area 81 to the central correction point 61 is 'd', where 'd' ranges from 0.5cm to 4cm. The center of the first massage area 71 is 4cm-6cm horizontally from the central correction point 61. This distance precisely covers the main bladder meridian 1.5 inches lateral to the spine, ensuring that the rolling trajectory of the first massage ball 22 can act on key acupoints on the convex side, such as Liver Shu and Spleen Shu. The vertical distance of 0.5-4cm is set to adapt to the lesion location of different segments of scoliosis (thoracic and lumbar segments). Through personalized shaping by 3D printing, the massage area can be precisely aligned with the muscle tension area near the apex of the scoliosis. Similarly, the center of the second massage area 81 is positioned at a distance of 4cm-6cm horizontally, corresponding to acupoints such as Kidney Shu and Large Intestine Shu on the concave side of the bladder meridian. The vertical distance of 0.5-4cm can be adjusted according to the specific location of muscle atrophy on the concave side of the patient, ensuring that the point pressure of the second massage ball 32 can accurately stimulate the target muscle group.

[0049] By quantifying the horizontal and vertical distances, the theory of meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine is transformed into precise positioning that can be engineered. When the first massage ball 22 rolls in the first massage area 71, its trajectory highly coincides with the main route of the Bladder Meridian, which can effectively promote blood circulation in the tense muscles on the convex side and reduce the degree of muscle fiber adhesion. When the second massage ball 32 presses on the second massage area 81, it can directly act on the atrophied muscles on the concave side, enhancing muscle contraction force while activating the flow of Qi and blood in the meridians.

[0050] See Figure 3 The first massage device 2 further includes a first fixed plate 23 and a floating plate 24 disposed within the first fixed plate 23. One side of the floating plate 24 is disposed within the first fixed plate 23, and the floating plate 24 is disposed within the first fixed plate 23 in a slightly movable manner, that is, one side of the floating plate 24 forms a non-rigid connection with the inner wall of the first fixed plate 23, and can sway slightly with the curvature of the human back. The other side of the floating plate 24 is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves 241, and the first massage ball 22 is movably disposed within the limiting grooves 241, and the first massage ball 22 can rotate within the limiting grooves 241. Each limiting groove 241 has a non-perfect spherical concave structure, which is adapted to the outer contour of the first massage ball 22, so that the first massage ball 22 is partially embedded in the limiting groove 241, which both restricts the ball from detaching through the groove wall and allows the exposed part of the ball to contact the skin. The limiting groove 241 ensures that the first massage ball 22 maintains a stable trajectory during rolling, while its rotational freedom allows the ball to rotate when it contacts the skin, forming a compound massage effect similar to the traditional Chinese medicine "rolling method" in combination with the rolling trajectory: relaxing the surface of the muscles through overall rolling, and deeply stimulating the subcutaneous tissue and acupoints of the bladder meridian through the rotation of the ball.

[0051] See Figure 5 The floating disk 24 has an extension boss 242 on one side, which protrudes towards the inside of the first fixed disk 23. The end of the extension boss 242 has a boss groove 243. The inside of the first fixed disk 23 has a limiting post 231, and the end of the limiting post 231 has a limiting block 232. The limiting block 232 can be embedded in the boss groove 243 to form a movable limiting connection. After the limiting block 232 is embedded in the boss groove 243, there is a gap between the limiting block 232 and the boss groove 243. The limiting block 232 has a T-shaped or spherical structure with a diameter slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the boss groove 243, so that a radial gap is maintained after the two are embedded. When human movement causes changes in the curvature of the back, the floating disk 24 can generate a deflection displacement of about ±5° in three-dimensional space based on this gap, so that each of the first massage balls 22 can dynamically follow the contour of the convex side a of the spine, ensuring close contact and continuous and stable stimulation of the bladder meridian acupoints during the rolling and kneading process.

[0052] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first fixed plate 23 has multiple movable cavities 233 arranged along the axial direction of the first fixed plate 23. Each movable cavity 233 is a cylindrical blind hole. The first massage device 2 also includes multiple first elastic elements 25, which are respectively disposed in the movable cavities 233. One end of each first elastic element 25 abuts against the bottom of the movable cavity 233, and the other end abuts against the bottom of the limiting groove 241, forming an elastic support structure for the floating plate 24. When the first massage ball 22 contacts the convex side of the human skin, the skin reaction force is transmitted to the first elastic element 25 through the limiting groove 241, causing it to compress and deform, thereby causing the floating plate 24 to sink slightly, realizing automatic adjustment of the massage intensity according to the curvature of the human body. When the external force is removed, the rebound force of the first elastic element 25 pushes the floating plate 24 back to its original position, keeping the first massage ball 22 in continuous contact. This adaptive mechanism not only improves the comfort of the treatment process, but also ensures that the acupoints of the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang are always effectively mechanically stimulated, achieving the dual goal of "muscle relaxation on the convex side - meridian function regulation" more accurately than the existing static structure.

[0053] See Figure 4 The first elastic element 25 includes an inner ring layer 251 and an outer ring layer 252 located around the inner ring layer 251. The inner ring layer 251 has a cylindrical spiral structure, and the diameter of each spiral of the inner ring layer 251 is equal. The diameter of the spiral of the outer ring layer 252 gradually increases from the bottom of the movable cavity 233 toward the limiting groove 241, forming a trumpet-shaped shape that is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. The total height of the spiral of the inner ring layer 251 is less than the total height of the spiral of the outer ring layer 252. The inner ring layer 251 abuts against the bottom center of the limiting groove 241, and the outer ring layer 252 abuts against the bottom periphery of the limiting groove 241. When the first massage ball 22 contacts the convex side of the skin, the outer ring layer 252, due to its height advantage, is compressed before the inner ring layer 251. Its gradient spiral design can generate non-linear elastic force in the initial stage, ensuring continuous stimulation of deep muscles and bladder meridian acupoints without bearing a large rebound force. As the floating disc 24 presses down deeper, the inner ring layer 251 begins to participate in compression. Its equal diameter spiral structure provides linearly increasing support force, ensuring a greater degree of pressure buffering and ensuring that the deviation distance of the floating disc 24 is within a preset range.

[0054] The first massage device 2 further includes a drive disc 26, with the first fixed disc 23 disposed within the drive disc 26. The drive disc 26 has circumferentially distributed toothed grooves 261 on its periphery. The movable end of the first drive member 21 is provided with a transmission gear 211, which meshes with the toothed grooves 261. The first drive member 21 can drive the drive disc 26 to rotate around its axis via the transmission gear 211. When the first drive member 21 is activated, the transmission gear 211 drives the drive disc 26 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around its axis via the toothed grooves 261, thereby causing the first fixed disc 23 and the internal floating disc 24 to rotate synchronously. Since the first massage ball 22 is movably connected to the floating disc 24 through the limiting groove 241, the rotational force of the drive disc 26 is converted into a rolling driving force for the first massage ball 22 on the surface of the human skin, causing it to roll in a circular motion along the direction of the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang.

[0055] See Figure 3 and Figure 6 The scoliosis correction brace also includes a third massage device 4, which is located within the first massage area 71 and in the middle of the first fixed plate 23. The first massage ball 22 is arranged around the third massage device 4. The third massage device 4 includes a third drive member 41 and a roller 42. The length direction of the roller 42 is parallel to the radial direction of the first fixed plate 23, that is, it can be parallel to the skin surface of the convex side of the spine. The third drive member 41 can drive the roller 42 to roll around the diameter direction of the first fixed plate 23, forming a reciprocating rotational motion around the center of rotation. The third massage device 4 and the first massage device 2 can be turned on simultaneously. The first massage ball 22 rotates around the center of the drive disc 26 to generate a circular rolling motion (similar to the circular trajectory of the "rolling method" in traditional Chinese medicine). The roller 42 rotates around the diameter of the drive disc 26 to generate a circular plucking effect, which can effectively plucking the muscles on the convex side a of the spine (similar to the lateral displacement of the "plucking method" in traditional Chinese medicine), forming a compound massage effect. This breaks through the planar limitation of the massage function of existing braces. By superimposing the spatial dimension of the motion trajectory, the effect of "muscle relaxation on the convex side - meridian function conditioning" is improved.

[0056] See Figure 6The third massage device 4 further includes a rotating shaft 43 and a rotating frame 44. The rotating shaft 43 passes through the center of the first fixed plate 23 radially, forming the support center of the rotating frame 44. The rotating frame 44 has an "I"-shaped symmetrical structure. Both ends of the rotating frame 44 include a rotating part 441 and a connecting part 442. The middle part of the rotating part 441 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 43. The connecting part 442 extends radially outward from the middle part of the rotating part 441. The connecting parts 442 at both ends of the rotating frame 44 are vertically connected to connecting rods 443. The roller 42 is rotatably sleeved on the outside of the connecting rod 443. The third driving member 41 is connected to the rotating part 441 in a transmission manner. The third driving member 41 can drive the rotating frame 44 to rotate around the rotating shaft 43, and the roller 42 can follow the rotating frame 44 to revolve around the rotating shaft 43.

[0057] The roller 42 includes a first roller 421 and a second roller 422, which are respectively located at both ends of the connecting rod 443. The first roller 421 and the second roller 422 can roll independently. When the third driving member 41 drives the rotating frame 44 to revolve around the rotating axis 43, the roller 42 moves in a circular motion with the rotating frame 44. On the other hand, the first roller 421 and the second roller 422 rotate autonomously in different directions at both ends of the connecting rod 443 due to the different directions of friction with the skin surface, forming differential rotation. This adaptive rotation allows the surface of the roller 42 to always move in the same direction as the tangent direction of the skin, reducing the frictional resistance caused by forced sliding of the traditional rigid connecting roller 42 and avoiding the discomfort of pulling on the skin.

[0058] See Figure 7 The second massage device 3 further includes a second fixed plate 33, a hinge rod 34, and a transmission rod 35. One end of the hinge rod 34 is hinged to the second fixed plate 33 via a pin, forming a swingable fulcrum. The other end of the hinge rod 34 is fixedly connected to the second massage ball 32, allowing the massage ball to move spatially with the swing of the hinge rod 34. One end of the transmission rod 35 is connected to the second driving member 31, and the other end of the transmission rod 35 is hinged to the end of the hinge rod 34 near the second massage ball 32 via a pin. The second driving member 31 can drive the second massage ball 32 to move closer to or away from the second massage area 81 by extending or retracting. When the second driving member 31 extends or retracts, the transmission rod 35 pushes and pulls the hinge rod 34 to swing around the fulcrum, causing the second massage ball 32 to reciprocate linearly in a direction perpendicular to or approximately perpendicular to the skin surface, thereby achieving acupressure stimulation of the B acupoint in the spinal groove.

[0059] The motion conversion is achieved by using a mechanical linkage, which transforms the linear motion of the drive component into the dynamic pressing action of the massage ball. This allows the second massage ball 32 to first cut into the skin at a small angle when it comes into contact with the skin, simulating the "from shallow to deep" pressing technique in traditional Chinese medicine.

[0060] The second massage device 3 further includes a limiting channel 36, which is sleeved around the transmission rod 35 to limit the movement of the transmission rod 35. The limiting channel 36 is a sleeve structure, sleeved around the transmission rod 35, with its inner wall clearance-fitted to the outer surface of the transmission rod 35, allowing only linear axial movement of the transmission rod 35 and restricting its movement. The transmission rod 35 includes a first segment 351 and a second segment 351. One end of the first segment 351 is hinged to the hinge rod 34, and the other end of the first segment 351 is hinged to one end of the second segment 351. The other end of the second segment 351 is hinged to the telescopic end of the second driving member 31 and located outside the limiting channel 36.

[0061] When the second driving member 31 extends or retracts, the second segment 351 moves linearly along the axial direction outside the limiting channel 36, and pushes the first segment 351 to move axially synchronously through the hinge shaft. At the same time, the first segment 351 is allowed to swing around the hinge shaft to adapt to the swing angle of the hinge rod 34, so that the transmission rod 35 can automatically adjust its posture as the hinge rod 34 swings while transmitting driving force.

[0062] See Figure 1 and Figure 8 The support body 1 has mounting holes 11 at positions corresponding to the first massage area 71 and the second massage area 81. The edges of the mounting holes 11 have several mounting notches 12. Both the first massage device 2 and the second massage device 3 include an outer fixing shell 5. The edges of the outer fixing shell 5 are provided with locking blocks 51. The edges of the mounting holes 11 are provided with sliding grooves 111. The sliding grooves 111 are annular and recessed into the edges of the mounting holes 11. During installation, the locking blocks 51 can be inserted into the mounting notches 12 and slide in the sliding grooves 111 to adjust the angle of the outer fixing shell 5. The sidewalls of the sliding grooves 111 are provided with anti-slip textures. The outer peripheral surface of the outer fixing shell 5 is a matching frosted surface. When the two come into contact, resistance is generated to ensure that the first massage device 2 and the second massage device 3 rotate during operation to adjust to a suitable angle.

[0063] The engaging structure between the locking block 51 and the mounting notch 12 allows the outer fixing shell 5 to rotate 360° within the mounting hole 11, ensuring the massage area completely overlaps with the actual lesion site. This adapts to different types of scoliosis (such as C-shaped and S-shaped) and differences in lesion segments, significantly enhancing the targeted intervention effect on the muscles on both sides of the spine. Simultaneously, the damping effect of the anti-slip texture avoids the problem of loosening in traditional snap-on fixing structures, ensuring that the first massage ball 22 and the second massage ball 32 maintain stable stimulation of the target acupoints during long-term wear, providing structural support for the bidirectional correction mechanism of "relaxation on the convex side and strengthening on the concave side."

[0064] The first massage device 2, the second massage device 3, and the third massage device 4 are all equipped with an electrical connection mechanism (not shown in the attached drawings). Each electrical connection mechanism includes a power cord and an electrical connection line. The power cord is electrically connected to the electrical connection line, and the electrical connection line is electrically connected to the first massage device 2, the second massage device 3, and the third massage device 4, respectively, to supply power to the first massage device 2, the second massage device 3, and the third massage device 4. The principle of the electrical connection mechanism is to drive the first massage ball 22 and the roller 42 to roll and the second massage ball 32 to press through stable electrical energy transmission. When an external power source is connected, the power cord conducts electrical energy to the electrical connection line, providing power for the rotational movement of the first driving member 21, the extension and retraction movement of the second driving member 31, and the rotational movement of the third driving member 41, respectively, so that the first massage device 2, the second massage device 3, and the third massage device 4 operate synchronously according to a preset program.

[0065] See Figure 9 The present invention also discloses a scoliosis correction control method for controlling the scoliosis correction brace as described above, comprising the following steps:

[0066] The first massage ball 22 is driven to perform rolling massage in the first massage area 71;

[0067] The second massage ball 32 is driven to perform point massage in the second massage area 81.

[0068] The control method achieves drive control of the first massage ball 22 and the second massage ball 32 through a control module integrated outside the brace body 1. In use, the control module can independently or synchronously activate the first massage device 2 and the second massage device 3 according to a preset program or custom parameters: if the "convex side relaxation mode" is selected, only the first drive component 21 is driven to drive the first massage ball 22 to roll clockwise or counterclockwise in the first massage area 71 on the convex side a of the spine, soothing tense muscle fibers through rolling and kneading techniques; if the "concave side strengthening mode" is selected, only the second drive component 31 is controlled to drive the second massage ball 32 to reciprocate and press in the second massage area 81 on the concave side B of the spine, stimulating atrophied muscles through acupressure techniques; if the "synergistic treatment mode" is selected, both operate synchronously at a preset frequency, forming a two-way intervention of "convex relaxation and concave strengthening".

[0069] The first massage area 71 and the second massage area 81 correspond to the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang on the convex and concave sides of the spine, respectively. The control method simulates traditional Chinese massage techniques through differentiated mechanical movements: during rolling massage, the rolling trajectory of the first massage ball 22 covers acupoints such as Liver Shu and Spleen Shu on the convex side, promoting local blood circulation and reducing muscle tension through circular mechanical force; during point massage, the pressing action of the second massage ball 32 precisely acts on acupoints such as Kidney Shu and Large Intestine Shu on the concave side, enhancing muscle contraction ability through pulsed pressure stimulation. Both modes can be used to target unilateral muscle problems individually (e.g., early mild scoliosis only requires relaxation of the convex side), or they can be implemented simultaneously to form a mechanical coupling effect (e.g., moderate to severe scoliosis requires bilateral synergistic adjustment), allowing the muscles on both sides of the spine to gradually restore tension balance through dynamic stimulation.

[0070] In this embodiment, the control method of the scoliosis correction brace uses a first massage ball 22 to perform rolling massage on the first massage area 71. While the first massage ball 22 is massaging, a second massage ball 32 can be activated to perform point massage on the second massage area 81. The massage of the first massage ball 22 and the second massage ball 32 can be performed simultaneously or separately. The first massage area 71 is the region adjacent to the convex side a of the spine, and the second massage area 81 is the region adjacent to the spinal groove B. By performing rolling massage on the first massage area 71, the massage of the second massage area 81 is stimulated. 1. Applying acupressure massage can relax the tense muscles on the convex side of the spine and strengthen the atrophied muscles on the concave side, forming a two-way synergistic correction mechanism of "relaxation on the convex side and strengthening on the concave side". It not only replaces the static physical support of traditional braces with dynamic massage to enhance the initiative of muscle function regulation, but also improves the imbalance of muscle tension on both sides of the spine by applying precise force in different zones. Combined with stimulation of acupoints of the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang, it achieves multi-dimensional treatment of "mechanical correction - meridian regulation - muscle remodeling", which accelerates the functional recovery of the spinal bones and significantly improves the correction effect compared with existing braces that only rely on physical external force.

[0071] The first massage ball 22 performs continuous rolling massage in the first massage area 71 at a frequency of 120-160 times / minute. When the rolling mode is activated, the first drive unit drives the first massage ball 22 to roll back and forth in the first massage area 71 along the direction of the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang at a frequency of 120-160 times / minute. The number of times refers to the number of times different first massage balls 22 roll over the same skin position. Since multiple first massage balls 22 take turns rolling over the same position, if the first massage device has four first massage balls 22, the four massage balls will pass over the same skin position a total of 120-160 times / minute. This frequency range is within the golden operating range of the "rolling method" in traditional Chinese massage, which can effectively stimulate the viscoelastic deformation of muscles and reduce the electromyographic activity of the tense erector spinae muscles on the convex side.

[0072] The second massage ball 32 performs intermittent point massage on the second massage area 81, with each continuous press lasting 25-35 seconds and an interval of 2-5 seconds between presses. In point massage mode, the second drive unit controls the second massage ball 32 to provide intermittent stimulation to the second massage area 81: each continuous press lasts 25-35 seconds, which allows the concave atrophied muscles to receive sufficient mechanical stimulation, activating the proliferation of satellite cells in the muscle fibers; the 2-5 second interval provides an opportunity for blood reperfusion to the local tissue, avoiding the accumulation of metabolic waste caused by continuous pressure. Through feedback adjustment by the pressure sensor, the pressure of the second massage ball 32 is stably maintained at 3-5N, which can effectively stimulate acupoints such as Shenshu and Dachangshu while avoiding the risk of bone damage.

[0073] The above are preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A scoliosis correction brace, characterized in that, Including the brace body; The brace body is 3D printed based on the patient's spinal model, including a central area corresponding to the patient's spine, a first correction area corresponding to the convex side of the patient's spine, and a second correction area corresponding to the concave side of the patient's spine. The first correction area and the second correction area are located on both sides of the central area. The central area includes a central correction point corresponding to the most convex point of the scoliosis. The first correction area is provided with a first massage area, and the second correction area is provided with a second massage area. The first massage area is provided with a first massage device, and the second massage area is provided with a second massage device. The first massage device includes a first driving member and a first massage ball. The first driving member can drive the first massage ball to roll in the first massage area to perform rolling massage on the first massage area. The second massage device includes a second drive member and a second massage ball. The second drive member can drive the second massage ball to press in the second massage area to perform point massage on the second massage area.

2. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first correction area has two first massage areas, which are symmetrically arranged; the horizontal distance from the center of the first massage area to the central correction point is a, and the vertical distance from the center of the first massage area to the central correction point is b, where a > b; The second correction area has two second massage areas, which are symmetrically arranged; the horizontal distance from the center of the second massage area to the central correction point is c, and the vertical distance from the center of the second massage area to the central correction point is d, where c > d.

3. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal distance from the center of the first massage area to the central correction point is a, and the value of a ranges from 4cm to 6cm. The vertical distance from the center of the first massage area to the central correction point is b, and the value of b ranges from 0.5 to 4 cm. The horizontal distance from the center of the second massage area to the central correction point is c, and the value of c ranges from 4cm to 6cm. The vertical distance from the center of the second massage area to the central correction point is d, and the value of d ranges from 0.5 to 4 cm.

4. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first massage device further includes a first fixed plate and a floating plate disposed within the first fixed plate. One side of the floating plate is disposed within the first fixed plate, and the other side of the floating plate is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves. The first massage ball is movably disposed within the limiting grooves and can rotate within the limiting grooves.

5. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 4, characterized in that, The floating disk has an extension boss on one side, which protrudes towards the inside of the first fixed disk. The end of the extension boss has a boss groove. The inside of the first fixed disk has a limiting post, and the end of the limiting post has a limiting block. The limiting block can be embedded in the boss groove. After the limiting block is embedded in the boss groove, there is a gap between the limiting block and the boss groove.

6. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first fixed plate has multiple movable cavities arranged along the axial direction of the first fixed plate. The first massage device also includes multiple first elastic elements, which are respectively disposed in the movable cavities. One end of each first elastic element abuts against the bottom of the movable cavity, and the other end abuts against the bottom of the limiting groove.

7. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first elastic element includes an inner ring layer and an outer ring layer located around the inner ring layer. The diameter of each spiral in the inner ring layer is equal, and the diameter of the spiral in the outer ring layer gradually increases from the bottom of the movable cavity toward the limiting groove. The total height of the spiral in the inner ring layer is less than the total height of the spiral in the outer ring layer. The inner ring layer abuts against the bottom center of the limiting groove, and the outer ring layer abuts against the bottom periphery of the limiting groove.

8. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first massage device further includes a drive plate, the first fixed plate is disposed inside the drive plate, the drive plate has circumferentially distributed toothed grooves on its periphery, the movable end of the first drive member is provided with a transmission gear, the transmission gear meshes with the toothed grooves, and the first drive member can drive the drive plate to rotate around the axis through the transmission gear.

9. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a third massage device, which is located within the first massage area and disposed in the middle of the first fixed plate. The first massage ball is arranged around the third massage device. The third massage device includes a third driving member and a roller. The length direction of the roller is parallel to the radial direction of the first fixed plate. The third driving member can drive the roller to roll around the diameter direction of the first fixed plate.

10. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 9, characterized in that, The third massage device further includes a rotating shaft and a rotating frame. The rotating shaft passes through the center of the first fixed plate along the radial direction of the first fixed plate. Both ends of the rotating frame include a rotating part and a connecting part. The middle part of the rotating part is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft. The connecting part extends radially outward from the middle part of the rotating part. The connecting parts at both ends of the rotating frame are vertically connected to connecting rods. The roller is rotatably sleeved on the outside of the connecting rods. The third driving member is connected to the rotating part in a transmission manner. The third driving member can drive the rotating frame to rotate around the rotating shaft. The roller can follow the rotating frame to revolve around the rotating shaft. The roller includes a first roller and a second roller, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the connecting rod, and the first roller and the second roller can roll independently.

11. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second massage device further includes a second fixed plate, a hinge rod, and a transmission rod. One end of the hinge rod is hinged to the second fixed plate, and the other end of the hinge rod is fixedly connected to the second massage ball. One end of the transmission rod is driven to the second driving member, and the other end of the transmission rod is hinged to the end of the hinge rod near the second massage ball. The second driving member can drive the second massage ball to move closer to or away from the second massage area by extending and retracting.

12. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 11, characterized in that, The second massage device further includes a limiting channel, which is sleeved around the transmission rod to limit the movement of the transmission rod; the transmission rod includes a first section and a second section, one end of the first section is hinged to the hinge rod, the other end of the first section is hinged to one end of the second section, and the other end of the second section is hinged to the telescopic end of the second drive member and located outside the limiting channel.

13. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support body has mounting holes at positions corresponding to the first and second massage areas. The edges of the mounting holes have several mounting notches. Both the first and second massage devices include an outer fixing shell. The first fixing plate is rotatably connected to the outer fixing shell. The edges of the outer fixing shell are provided with locking blocks. The edges of the mounting holes are provided with sliding grooves. The sliding grooves are annular and recessed into the edges of the mounting holes. The locking blocks can be inserted into the mounting notches and slide in the sliding grooves to adjust the angle of the outer fixing shells. The sidewalls of the sliding grooves are provided with anti-slip textures.

14. A method for controlling and correcting scoliosis, characterized in that, For controlling the scoliosis correction brace as described in any one of claims 1-13, the following steps are included: The first massage ball is driven to perform rolling massage in the first massage area; The second massage ball is driven to perform point massage in the second massage area.

15. The scoliosis correction and control method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first massage ball performs continuous rolling massage in the first massage area at 120-160 times / minute; The second massage ball performs intermittent point massage on the second massage area, with each continuous press lasting 25-35 seconds and the interval between presses being 2-5 seconds.

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