Intelligent health-care gait monitoring equipment

Abstract

The invention provides intelligent health-care gait monitoring equipment which comprises an auxiliary mainboard, one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary mainboard is fixedly connected with a first connecting plate, the outer wall of one side of the first connecting plate penetrates through and is slidably connected with a rotating shaft, and the outer surface of the rotating shaft is fixedly sleeved with a second connecting plate; and an auxiliary secondary plate is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the second connecting plate, binding assemblies are installed on the outer surface of the auxiliary main plate and the outer surface of the auxiliary secondary plate, and a shell is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary main plate. Through the arrangement of the first connecting plate, the second connecting plate, the rotating shaft, the leg lifting auxiliary monitoring assembly, the thigh inertial sensor and the shank inertial sensor, gaits of thighs and shanks of old people during walking can be monitored, then the gaits are uploaded to a monitoring center and a receiving terminal through a controller, reminding and correction can be conducted through the receiving terminal, and the walking quality of old people is improved. The exercise effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of gait monitoring technology, specifically to a smart health and wellness gait monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] Smart elderly care utilizes information technology to improve elderly care services, helping seniors access more personalized and intelligent services. It should focus on providing comprehensive services, personalized customization, introducing advanced technologies, and establishing community-based elderly care service networks to offer higher-quality services. Regular walking is perhaps the simplest and most effective form of exercise for seniors, helping them control blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, thus maintaining vascular health.

[0003] Most existing smart devices can only monitor the number of steps, time, and distance walked by the elderly, such as pedometers, but they cannot detect the elderly's walking gait or remind and correct some details in walking exercise. This not only reduces the exercise effect but may also lead to sports injuries. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a smart health and wellness gait monitoring device, which solves the problem that existing smart devices can only monitor steps, time, and distance, but cannot monitor gait.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a smart health and wellness gait monitoring device, comprising an auxiliary main board, a first connecting plate fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary main board, a rotating shaft slidably connected through one side of the outer wall of the first connecting plate, a second connecting plate fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft, an auxiliary secondary plate fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the second connecting plate, binding components installed on the outer surfaces of both the auxiliary main board and the auxiliary secondary plate, a housing fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary main board, a leg lift amplitude monitoring component installed through the housing and the rotating shaft, a controller installed inside the housing, a thigh inertial sensor fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary main board, a calf inertial sensor fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary secondary plate, a connecting strap fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary secondary plate, a shoe sole connecting component fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting strap, and multiple sets of detection sensors installed at the bottom of the shoe sole connecting component.

[0008] Preferably, both of the binding components include two fixing seats, and the two fixing seats are respectively fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of adjacent auxiliary main board and auxiliary secondary board. The inner walls of both sides of a single fixing seat are rotatably connected to a first elastic band, and the inner walls of both sides of the other fixing seat are rotatably connected to a second elastic band. The outer surface of the first elastic band is fixedly installed with a hook and loop fastener, and the outer surface of the second elastic band is fixedly installed with a smooth hook and loop fastener that matches the hook and loop fastener.

[0009] Preferably, the leg lift amplitude monitoring component includes an encoder, which is fixedly mounted on the housing. The input end of the encoder is fixedly connected to a first gear, and the outer surface of the first gear is meshed with a second gear, which is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft.

[0010] Preferably, the controller includes a PCB board, which is fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the housing. A GPS positioning chip and a control chip are fixedly installed on the outer surface of the PCB board, and a GPRS module and a timer are fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the housing.

[0011] Preferably, the sole connecting assembly includes a soft sole, a connecting seat is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the soft sole, and the connecting seat is fixedly connected to the connecting strap. An adhesive sleeve is fixedly connected to the top of the soft sole, adhesive glue is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the adhesive sleeve, and release paper is adhered to the inner end face of the adhesive glue.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the soft sole has multiple mounting holes, and multiple protective pads are fixedly connected to the bottom of the soft sole, with the protective pads located at the openings of the mounting holes.

[0013] Preferably, the multiple sets of detection sensors include two toe pressure sensors, two midfoot pressure sensors, and two heel pressure sensors, and the toe pressure sensors, midfoot pressure sensors, and heel pressure sensors are respectively fixedly installed in corresponding mounting holes and abut against the protective pad.

[0014] Preferably, silicone pads are fixedly installed on the inner end face of both the auxiliary main board and the auxiliary secondary board.

[0015] Preferably, both the auxiliary main board and the auxiliary secondary board are made of rigid, lightweight plastic.

[0016] Working principle: First, the silicone pad on the auxiliary mainboard is attached to the thigh. Then, the auxiliary mainboard is fixed to the thigh using the first elastic band, the second elastic band, and Velcro. Next, the auxiliary secondary board is fixed to the calf using the same method. Then, the release paper is removed, and the adhesive sleeve is fixed to the surface of the shoe using adhesive. The soft sole is then brought into contact with the shoe sole. During use, the foot's walking posture is determined by multiple sensors. Since the pressure difference on both sides of the foot's midline is relatively small in normal walking, and considering the different weight distribution on the feet of elderly people, the pressure values ​​experienced by the toe pressure sensors, midfoot pressure sensors, and heel pressure sensors upon landing differ. If the pressure values ​​of the sensors on the inner side of the foot are greater than those on the outer side, the walking posture is pigeon-toed (inward-pointing). Conversely, if the pressure values ​​of the sensors on the outer side of the foot are greater than those on the inner side, the walking posture is pigeon-toed (outward-pointing). Simultaneously, the thigh inertial sensor... It can detect the acceleration and angle of the thigh in the forward, backward, left, right, and up-down directions of the gait. Similarly, the calf inertial sensor can detect the acceleration and angle of the calf in the forward, backward, left, right, and up-down directions of the gait. During walking, the calf lifts up and forms a bending angle with the thigh. A bending angle is also formed between the auxiliary secondary plate and the auxiliary main plate. Assuming that the auxiliary main plate and the first connecting plate are static during bending, the auxiliary secondary plate and the second connecting plate will drive the rotating shaft to rotate relative to each other. This drives the first gear through the second gear. The angle of displacement of the first gear is converted into an electrical signal by the encoder and then sent to the control chip for recording and analysis to determine the bending angle between the calf and the thigh. It can comprehensively monitor the walking gait of the elderly in real time. The monitoring data is recorded by the control chip and uploaded to an external data receiving terminal through the GPRS module. The walking distance can be monitored by the GPS positioning chip and the walking time can be monitored by the timer.

[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0018] This invention provides a smart health and wellness gait monitoring device.

[0019] It has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. This invention, through the setting of a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, a rotating shaft, a leg lifting auxiliary monitoring component, a thigh inertial sensor, and a calf inertial sensor, can monitor the gait of the elderly's thigh and calf when walking. The data is then uploaded to a monitoring center and a receiving terminal via a controller. The receiving terminal can provide reminders and corrections to improve the exercise effect.

[0021] 2. This invention, through the setting of multiple sets of detection sensors and shoe sole connection components, can monitor the gait of the foot in real time. The monitoring data can be uploaded to the monitoring center and receiving terminal through the controller. The receiving terminal can be used for reminders and corrections, further improving the training effect. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A 3D diagram of a smart health and wellness gait monitoring device;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the auxiliary main board and the auxiliary secondary board of a smart health and wellness gait monitoring device.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the casing of a smart health and wellness gait monitoring device;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the installation of multiple sets of detection sensors in a smart health and wellness gait monitoring device;

[0026] Figure 5 A bottom view of a soft-bottomed smart health and wellness gait monitoring device;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the controller structure of a smart health and wellness gait monitoring device.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the release paper and adhesive in a smart health and wellness gait monitoring device.

[0029] The components are as follows: 1. Auxiliary mainboard; 2. Thigh inertial sensor; 3. First elastic band; 4. Housing; 5. Auxiliary secondary board; 6. Lower leg inertial sensor; 7. Connecting strap; 8. Release paper; 9. Soft sole; 10. Connecting seat; 11. Second elastic band; 12. Silicone soft pad; 13. First connecting plate; 14. Rotating shaft; 15. Fixing seat; 16. Encoder; 17. Second gear; 18. First gear; 19. Toe pressure sensor; 20. Mid-foot pressure sensor; 21. Heel pressure sensor; 22. Mounting hole; 23. Protective pad; 24. GPRS module; 25. GPS positioning chip; 26. PCB board; 27. Control chip; 28. Timer; 29. ​​Second connecting plate; 30. Adhesive sleeve; 31. Adhesive. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] like Figures 1-7As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a smart health and wellness gait monitoring device, including an auxiliary main board 1. A first connecting plate 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary main board 1. A rotating shaft 14 is slidably connected through one side of the outer wall of the first connecting plate 13. A second connecting plate 29 is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft 14. An auxiliary secondary plate 5 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the second connecting plate 29. Binding components are installed on the outer surfaces of both the auxiliary main board 1 and the auxiliary secondary plate 5. A housing 4 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary main board 1. A leg lift amplitude monitoring component is installed through the housing 4 and the rotating shaft 14. A controller is installed inside the housing 4. A thigh inertial sensor 2 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary main board 1. A calf inertial sensor 6 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary secondary plate 5. A connecting strap 7 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary secondary plate 5. A shoe sole connecting component is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting strap 7. Multiple sets of detection sensors are installed at the bottom of the shoe sole connecting component.

[0032] Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, both binding components include two fixing seats 15, and the two fixing seats 15 are respectively fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of adjacent auxiliary main board 1 and auxiliary secondary board 5. The inner walls of both sides of a single fixing seat 15 are rotatably connected to a first elastic band 11, and the inner walls of both sides of the other fixing seat 15 are rotatably connected to a second elastic band 3. The outer surface of the first elastic band 11 is fixedly installed with a hook and loop fastener, and the outer surface of the second elastic band 3 is fixedly installed with a smooth hook and loop fastener that matches the hook and loop fastener.

[0033] The silicone pad 12 on the auxiliary motherboard 1 is attached to the thigh, and then the auxiliary motherboard 1 is fixed to the thigh by the first elastic band 11, the second elastic band 3, and the hook and smooth sides of the Velcro, which facilitates the quick installation of the auxiliary motherboard 1.

[0034] Both the auxiliary main board 1 and the auxiliary secondary board 5 are made of hard, lightweight plastic.

[0035] This can reduce the weight of the auxiliary main board 1 and the auxiliary secondary board 5, thereby reducing the overall weight and making it lighter and more comfortable to wear.

[0036] Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the shoe sole connecting assembly includes a soft sole 9, a connecting seat 10 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the soft sole 9, and the connecting seat 10 is fixedly connected to the connecting strap 7. An adhesive sleeve 30 is fixedly connected to the top of the soft sole 9, an adhesive 31 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the adhesive sleeve 30, and a release paper 8 is adhered to the inner end face of the adhesive 31.

[0037] When using it, you need to tear off the release paper 8, and then use the adhesive 31 to fix the adhesive sleeve 30 to the surface of the commonly used shoe, and then put the soft sole 9 into contact with the shoe sole.

[0038] Among them, the release paper 8 mainly serves to isolate the adhesive objects, prevent the adhesive 31 from sticking to other external items, and facilitates the peeling off of the adhesive 31, which is beneficial to the use of the adhesive 31.

[0039] The bottom of the soft base 9 has multiple mounting holes 22, and multiple protective pads 23 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the soft base 9, with the protective pads 23 located at the openings of the mounting holes 22.

[0040] The protective pad 23 can protect the internal pressure sensor, preventing the pressure sensor from directly contacting the ground and extending the service life of the pressure sensor.

[0041] The multiple sets of detection sensors include two toe pressure sensors 19, two midfoot pressure sensors 20, and two heel pressure sensors 21. The toe pressure sensors 19, midfoot pressure sensors 20, and heel pressure sensors 21 are respectively fixedly installed in the corresponding mounting holes 22 and abut against the protective pads 23.

[0042] Based on the gait of elderly people, the force of their foot landing is different. The pressure values ​​of the pressure sensors 19 on the toes, 20 on the midfoot, and 21 on the heels are different when they land. If the pressure values ​​of the sensors on the inside of the foot are greater than those on the outside, the walking posture is pigeon-toed. Conversely, if the pressure values ​​of the sensors on the outside of the foot are greater than those on the inside, the walking posture is pigeon-toed.

[0043] The foot pressure sensor 19, midfoot pressure sensor 20, and heel pressure sensor 21 are all RFP612, a thin-film pressure sensor with a relatively thin thickness.

[0044] Figure 2 As shown, silicone pads 12 are fixedly installed on the inner end face of the auxiliary main board 1 and the inner end face of the auxiliary secondary board 5.

[0045] The silicone pad 12 increases the softness of the inner end surfaces of the auxiliary main board 1 and the auxiliary secondary board 5, ensuring comfort during use.

[0046] Figure 3 As shown, the leg lift amplitude monitoring component includes an encoder 16, which is fixedly installed in the housing 4. The input end of the encoder 16 is fixedly connected to a first gear 18, and the outer surface of the first gear 18 is meshed with a second gear 17, which is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft 14.

[0047] During walking, the lower leg lifts up and forms a bending angle with the thigh. A bending angle is also formed between the auxiliary secondary plate 5 and the auxiliary main plate 1. When bending, assuming that the auxiliary main plate 1 and the first connecting plate 13 are static, the auxiliary secondary plate 5 and the second connecting plate 13 will drive the rotating shaft 14 to rotate relative to each other, thereby driving the first gear 18 through the second gear 17. The angle of displacement of the first gear 18 is converted into an electrical signal by the encoder 16 and then sent to the control chip 27 for recording and analysis to determine the bending angle between the lower leg and the thigh.

[0048] Figure 6 As shown, the controller includes a PCB board 26, which is fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the housing 4. A GPS positioning chip 25 and a control chip 27 are fixedly installed on the outer surface of the PCB board 26. A GPRS module 24 and a timer 28 are fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the housing 4.

[0049] The GPS positioning chip 25 is model QM603, which uses the Beidou system to locate and record distances. The control chip 27 is model IP2723T, which facilitates the control of the overall operation.

[0050] The GPRS module 24 has a SIM card installed inside, and the whole system can dial up to the Internet through the GPRS module 24, which facilitates the transmission of data to the monitoring center and receiving terminal.

[0051] Timer 28 can monitor walking time.

[0052] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a reference structure" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0053] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart health and wellness gait monitoring device, comprising an auxiliary motherboard (1), characterized in that: A first connecting plate (13) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary main board (1). A rotating shaft (14) is slidably connected through one side of the outer wall of the first connecting plate (13). A second connecting plate (29) is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft (14). An auxiliary secondary plate (5) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the second connecting plate (29). Binding components are installed on the outer surfaces of both the auxiliary main board (1) and the auxiliary secondary plate (5). A housing (4) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary main board (1). A leg raising amplitude monitoring component is installed through the interior of the housing (4) and the rotating shaft (14). A controller is installed inside the housing (4). A thigh inertial sensor (2) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary main board (1). A calf inertial sensor (6) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary secondary plate (5). A connecting strap (7) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the auxiliary secondary plate (5). A shoe sole connecting component is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting strap (7). Multiple sets of detection sensors are installed at the bottom of the shoe sole connecting component.

2. The intelligent health and wellness gait monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both of the binding components include two fixing seats (15), and the two fixing seats (15) are respectively fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the adjacent auxiliary main board (1) and auxiliary secondary board (5). The inner walls of both sides of a single fixing seat (15) are rotatably connected to a first elastic band (11), and the inner walls of both sides of the other fixing seat (15) are rotatably connected to a second elastic band (3). The outer surface of the first elastic band (11) is fixedly installed with a hook and loop fastener, and the outer surface of the second elastic band (3) is fixedly installed with a hook and loop fastener smooth surface that matches the hook and loop fastener.

3. The intelligent health and wellness gait monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The leg lift amplitude monitoring component includes an encoder (16), and the encoder (16) is fixedly installed in the housing (4). The input end of the encoder (16) is fixedly connected to a first gear (18), and the outer surface of the first gear (18) is meshed with a second gear (17), and the second gear (17) is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft (14).

4. The intelligent health and wellness gait monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller includes a PCB board (26), which is fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the housing (4). A GPS positioning chip (25) and a control chip (27) are fixedly installed on the outer surface of the PCB board (26). A GPRS module (24) and a timer (28) are fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the housing (4).

5. The intelligent health and wellness gait monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sole connecting assembly includes a soft sole (9), a connecting seat (10) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the soft sole (9), and the connecting seat (10) is fixedly connected to the connecting strap (7). An adhesive sleeve (30) is fixedly connected to the top of the soft sole (9), an adhesive glue (31) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the adhesive sleeve (30), and a release paper (8) is adhered to the inner end face of the adhesive glue (31).

6. The intelligent health and wellness gait monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the soft base (9) has multiple mounting holes (22), and multiple protective pads (23) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the soft base (9), with the protective pads (23) located at the opening of the mounting holes (22).

7. The intelligent health and wellness gait monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The multiple sets of detection sensors include two toe pressure sensors (19), two midfoot pressure sensors (20) and two heel pressure sensors (21), and the toe pressure sensors (19), midfoot pressure sensors (20) and heel pressure sensors (21) are respectively fixedly installed in the corresponding mounting holes (22) and abut against the protective pad (23).

8. The intelligent health and wellness gait monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Silicone pads (12) are fixedly installed on the inner end face of both the auxiliary main board (1) and the auxiliary secondary board (5).

9. The intelligent health and wellness gait monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the auxiliary main board (1) and the auxiliary secondary board (5) are made of hard, lightweight plastic.

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