Portable multifunctional orthopedic joint protector

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of joint protectors, in particular to a portable multifunctional orthopedic joint protector which comprises a supporting plate I, a supporting plate II, a C-shaped soft plate, hook-and-loop fasteners and the like. The supporting plate I is rotationally connected with an adjusting joint; the adjusting joint is rotationally connected with a supporting plate II; a plurality of C-shaped soft plates are fixedly connected to the supporting plate I and the supporting plate II; and a plurality of magic tapes are arranged on all the C-shaped soft plates. By rotating the knob, the fitting degree of the C-shaped soft plate and the hook-and-loop fastener can be quickly adjusted according to the leg diameter of a patient, compared with the prior art, the hook-and-loop fastener does not need to be frequently adjusted, the installation convenience is improved, and when the patient moves and has a rest, only the knob needs to be rotated, and the operation is convenient. The joint degree of the C-shaped soft plate and the hook-and-loop fastener and the legs of the patient can be rapidly and actively adjusted, and convenient adjustment is achieved on the basis that discomfort of the patient and unsmooth blood circulation are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of joint brace technology, and more particularly to a convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace. Background Technology

[0002] Joint braces are medical devices or sports equipment used to protect, support, or stabilize joints. They are suitable for situations such as joint injuries, postoperative rehabilitation, chronic joint diseases (such as arthritis), or sports protection.

[0003] Considering that patients need a certain degree of exercise to ensure joint recovery and adaptability to walking, when patients wear protective gear and carry out rehabilitation training, the muscles are in a state of isometric contraction to counteract gravity during exercise, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the muscles increases by 10%-15%, resulting in an increase in limb circumference. The degree of fit between the protective gear and the patient's leg increases, which puts pressure on the patient's leg and affects the blood circulation in the patient's leg, causing the patient to feel uncomfortable. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the drawbacks of the patient's muscles being in an isometric contraction state to counteract gravity during exercise, which increases the cross-sectional area of ​​the muscles and leads to a greater fit between the brace and the patient's leg, compressing the leg and affecting blood circulation, thus causing discomfort, this invention provides a convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace.

[0005] The technical solution is as follows: A convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace includes a support plate I, a support plate II, C-shaped soft plates, and Velcro; an adjustment joint is rotatably connected to the support plate I; the adjustment joint is rotatably connected to the support plate II; several C-shaped soft plates are fixedly attached to both the support plate I and the support plate II; several Velcro straps are provided on all the C-shaped soft plates; it also includes a sliding plate, a connecting rope I, a knob, a connecting rope II, a connecting rope III, a connecting block, a spring, and a limiting plate; several sliding plates are slidably connected to all the C-shaped soft plates, and the Velcro straps wrap around the corresponding sliding plates; several connecting ropes I are fixedly attached to each sliding plate; support plate I... Both support plate I and support plate II are equipped with a knob; each knob is wound with several connecting ropes II; each connecting rope II is connected to several connecting ropes III; several connecting blocks are slidably connected to support plate I and support plate II, and all connecting ropes I are fixedly connected to their corresponding connecting blocks. The connection points between the sliding plate and the connecting blocks and the connecting ropes I are staggered; several springs are connected to support plate I and support plate II, and the springs are fixedly connected to their corresponding connecting blocks; several limiting plates are fixedly connected to support plate I and support plate II, and the limiting plates are located directly above the corresponding C-shaped flexible plate. All connecting ropes III pass through the corresponding limiting plates and are fixedly connected to their corresponding connecting blocks.

[0006] Preferably, it also includes elastic bands, rubber balls, and push plates; all C-shaped flexible sheets have interlayers, and all C-shaped flexible sheets have several through holes on their inner sides, all of which are connected to the corresponding interlayers; elastic bands are fixedly connected to all through holes; several rubber balls are fixedly connected to all elastic bands; all C-shaped flexible sheets on support plate I share a push plate, and all C-shaped flexible sheets on support plate II share another push plate, all push plates are located in the corresponding interlayers, all push plates are made of rubber, and the push plates are corrugated.

[0007] Preferably, support plate I and support plate II are made of transparent acrylic sheets.

[0008] Preferably, the inner side of the C-shaped flexible board is provided with a sponge pad.

[0009] Preferably, the knob has a groove.

[0010] Preferably, connecting ropes I, II, and III are made of nylon.

[0011] As a preferred option, all Velcro straps are equipped with several rubber rods.

[0012] Preferably, all push plates are equipped with a pull part.

[0013] Preferably, the elastic band has fine ventilation holes, and the push plate also has fine ventilation holes.

[0014] Preferably, ball bearings are provided at the sliding connection between the sliding plate and the C-shaped flexible plate, and ball bearings are also provided on the connecting block.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By rotating the knob, the fit between the C-shaped soft plate and the Velcro can be quickly adjusted according to the diameter of the patient's leg. Compared with the prior art, there is no need to frequently adjust the Velcro, which improves the ease of installation. Moreover, when the patient is exercising or resting, the fit between the C-shaped soft plate and the Velcro and the patient's leg can be quickly and actively adjusted by simply rotating the knob, which avoids causing discomfort to the patient and impairing blood circulation, and achieves convenient adjustment.

[0016] This invention uses a pressure plate to push a rubber ball into contact with the patient's leg. An elastic band stretches, and as the pressure plate moves away from the rubber ball, the elastic band pulls the ball away from the patient's leg, thus massaging the injured area. This promotes blood circulation in the patient's leg during rest, facilitating recovery and avoiding discomfort. Furthermore, it eliminates the need to remove protective gear for manual massage, avoiding the problems that arise when removing the gear, which restricts joint movement and can lead to muscle strain during manual massage, hindering recovery.

[0017] This invention utilizes a sandwich structure and a pushing pressure plate within a C-shaped flexible plate. When the C-shaped flexible plate collides with an object, the sandwich structure is compressed and begins to deform. The pushing pressure plate provides support for the sandwich structure, thus greatly offsetting the force generated by the collision through the deformation of the sandwich structure, reducing the impact of the collision force on the patient's leg.

[0018] This invention improves the pressing effect of a rubber ball by setting the pushing plate to be wave-shaped. When the rubber ball is pushed by the pushing plate, the pressing frequency of the rubber ball is increased. When the interlayer is squeezed and begins to deform, the interlayer squeezes the pushing plate. Because the pushing plate is wave-shaped, the pushing plate transmits the squeeze to the surrounding area. The pushing plate and the interlayer form multiple buffers to reduce the impact of the impact force on the patient's leg. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the portable multifunctional orthopedic joint brace disclosed in the present invention from a first perspective. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the portable multifunctional orthopedic joint brace of the present invention from a second perspective. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support plate I, C-shaped soft plate, Velcro, push plate, knob and connecting rope II of the convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace disclosed in this invention. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the C-shaped soft plate, Velcro, sliding plate, connecting rope I, connecting rope II, connecting rope III, connecting block, rubber rod on Velcro, and pulling part on the push plate of the present invention, which is a convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the C-shaped soft plate, Velcro, elastic band, rubber ball, push plate, and interlayer and through holes on the C-shaped soft plate disclosed in the present invention, which is a convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the knob, connecting rope II, connecting rope III, connecting block, spring and limiting plate disclosed in the present invention, a convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace; Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the Velcro fastener in its fit position as disclosed in the present invention, a convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Support plate I, 2-Support plate II, 3-C-shaped flexible plate, 4-Hook and loop fastener, 5-Sliding plate, 6-Connecting rope I, 7-Elastic band, 8-Rubber ball, 9-Pushing pressure plate, 101-Knob, 102-Connecting rope II, 103-Connecting rope III, 104-Connecting block, 105-Spring, 106-Restriction plate, 11-Adjusting joint, 31-Layer, 32-Through hole, 41-Rubber rod, 91-Pull part. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] Example 1: A convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace, such as Figures 1-7 As shown, it includes a support plate I1, a support plate II2, a C-shaped flexible plate 3, and Velcro 4; an adjustment joint 11 is rotatably connected to the support plate I1; the adjustment joint 11 is rotatably connected to the support plate II2; two C-shaped flexible plates 3 are fixedly attached to both the support plate I1 and the support plate II2; and two Velcro 4 are provided on all the C-shaped flexible plates 3. It also includes a sliding plate 5, connecting rope I 6, a knob 101, connecting rope II 102, connecting rope III 103, a connecting block 104, a spring 105, and a limiting plate 106; each C-shaped flexible plate 3 has two sliding plates 5 slidably connected to it, and Velcro 4 wraps around the corresponding sliding plate 5; each sliding plate 5 is fixed with two connecting ropes I 6; each support plate I 1 and support plate II 2 is equipped with a knob 101; each knob 101 is wound with two connecting ropes II 102; each connecting rope II 102 is connected to two connecting ropes III 103; support plate I 1 and support plate II 2 are also included. Each of II2 has four connecting blocks 104 slidably connected to it. All connecting ropes I6 are fixedly connected to the corresponding connecting blocks 104. The connection points of the sliding plate 5 and the connecting blocks 104 with the connecting ropes I6 are staggered. Each of the support plate I1 and support plate II2 has four springs 105 connected to it. The springs 105 are fixedly connected to the corresponding connecting blocks 104. Each of the support plate I1 and support plate II2 has two limiting plates 106 fixedly connected to it. The limiting plates 106 are located directly above the corresponding C-shaped soft plate 3. All connecting ropes III 103 pass through the corresponding limiting plates 106 and are fixedly connected to the corresponding connecting blocks 104.

[0023] It also includes elastic bands 7, rubber balls 8, and pushing pressure plates 9; all C-shaped flexible boards 3 have interlayers 31, and all C-shaped flexible boards 3 have several through holes 32 on their inner sides, all through holes 32 communicating with the corresponding interlayers 31; all through holes 32 are fixedly connected to elastic bands 7; all elastic bands 7 are fixedly connected to two rubber balls 8; all C-shaped flexible boards 3 located on support plate I1 share a pushing pressure plate 9, and all C-shaped flexible boards 3 located on support plate II2 share another pushing pressure plate 9, all pushing pressure plates 9 are located in the corresponding interlayers 31, all pushing pressure plates 9 are made of rubber, and the pushing pressure plates 9 are corrugated.

[0024] Support plate I1 and support plate II2 are made of transparent acrylic plates to facilitate observation of the condition of the parts and to prevent the connecting block 104 from being pulled further after it has moved to its limit, which could cause damage to the parts.

[0025] The inner side of the C-shaped flexible board 3 is equipped with a sponge pad to improve comfort after installation.

[0026] The knob 101 has a groove to increase friction and prevent slippage.

[0027] Connecting ropes I6, II102, and III103 are made of nylon to ensure service life.

[0028] The usage instructions for this portable, multi-functional orthopedic joint brace are as follows: The C-shaped soft plates 3 on support plates I1 and II2 are attached to the patient's lower leg and thigh. Then, the user or patient pulls the two Velcro straps 4 on the C-shaped soft plates 3 to fasten them together, completing the installation of this convenient multi-functional orthopedic joint brace. The angle of movement of support plates I1 and II2 is then adjusted by adjusting joint 11 to restrict knee joint movement and protect the patient's knee joint. Figure 7 As shown, the C-shaped flexible plate 3 and the Velcro 4 on it form a near-circular shape. When the user or patient pulls the Velcro 4, the Velcro 4 causes the sliding plate 5 to move downward, and the connecting rope I6 is pulled. It should be noted that the spring 105 is initially under stress, and because the connecting block 104 restricts the connecting rope I6, the connecting block 104 is restricted by the connecting rope III 103, that is, the connecting block 104 will not be pulled by the connecting rope I6. After the Velcro 4 are attached to each other, the connecting rope I6 is in a taut state. Then, the user or patient rotates the knob 101. The connecting rope II 102 is wound up, causing the connecting rope III 103 to pull the connecting rope I 6 through the connecting block 104. The connecting rope I 6 then pulls the Velcro 4 through the sliding plate 5, causing the Velcro 4 to be pulled into contact with the patient's leg. At this time, the spring 105 is further compressed. The tightness of the contact between the Velcro 4 and the leg can be achieved by the user or the patient actively turning the knob 101. That is, when the Velcro 4 is pulled into contact with the patient's leg, a finger can be easily inserted between the Velcro 4 and the leg, avoiding discomfort to the patient after the protective gear is installed and causing poor blood flow in the patient's leg.

[0029] It should be noted that when the knob 101 is turned to wind up the connecting rope II 102, after the connecting block 104 contacts the limiting plate 106, the connecting block 104 cannot continue to move, causing the connecting rope I 6 to pull the Velcro 4. That is, after the connecting block 104 contacts the limiting plate 106, the Velcro 4 of the present invention is pulled to its maximum tightness. When the user or patient pulls the two Velcro 4 on the C-shaped soft plate 3 to stick together and install the protective gear, if the Velcro 4 is tightly attached to the leg, it is difficult to insert a finger between the Velcro 4 and the leg. The user or patient can turn the knob 101 to loosen the connecting rope II 102 and the connecting rope III 103. The spring 105 pushes the connecting block 104 to move outward, so that the connecting rope I 6 is loosened and the Velcro 4 is loosened, avoiding the Velcro 4 from being in close contact with the patient's leg and causing discomfort to the patient.

[0030] Considering that patients need a certain degree of exercise to ensure joint recovery and adaptability to walking, when patients wear protective gear and carry out rehabilitation training, the muscles are in a state of isometric contraction to counteract gravity during exercise, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the muscles increases by 10%-15%, resulting in an increase in limb circumference. The degree of fit between the protective gear and the patient's leg increases, which puts pressure on the patient's leg and affects the blood circulation in the patient's leg, causing the patient to feel uncomfortable.

[0031] Therefore, when the patient needs to exercise, the connecting rope II 102 is released by turning the knob 101, the connecting rope III 103 is relaxed, the spring 105 pushes the connecting block 104 to move outward, so that the connecting rope I 6 is loosened, the Velcro 4 is loosened, the sliding plate 5 moves downward, the pulling force on the Velcro 4 is reduced, and the degree of contact between the C-shaped soft plate 3 and the Velcro 4 and the patient's leg is reduced; when the patient needs to rest after exercising, the connecting rope II 102 is wound up by turning the knob 101 in the opposite direction, the connecting rope III 103 pulls the connecting rope I 6 through the connecting block 104, the connecting rope I 6 pulls the Velcro 4 through the sliding plate 5, so that the Velcro 4 is pulled back to its initial state.

[0032] Considering that patients need to rest after the brace is installed on their legs, and that the legs remain still for extended periods during this time, which affects blood circulation and hinders recovery, and that prolonged immobility can cause discomfort, the following solution is proposed: During rest, the patient can actively and repeatedly pull the push plate 9 inside the C-shaped soft plate 3. After the push plate 9 contacts the rubber ball 8 on the elastic band 7, the rubber ball 8 is pushed against the patient's leg, stretching the elastic band 7. As the push plate 9 moves away from the rubber ball 8, the elastic band 7 pulls the rubber ball 8 away from the patient's leg, thus providing a massage effect on the injured area. This promotes blood circulation and recovery during rest, avoiding discomfort and eliminating the need for manual massage after the brace is removed. This avoids the problem of muscle strain during manual massage after the brace is removed, which could hinder recovery.

[0033] Considering that during patient movement, due to injury and the influence of protective gear, the patient's movements are relatively clumsy, and there is a high risk of the protective gear colliding with indoor or outdoor objects; therefore, when the protective gear collides with indoor or outdoor objects, the interlayer 31 and the pushing pressure plate 9 within the C-shaped soft plate 3 are used to compress and deform the interlayer 31 when it collides with the object, and the pushing pressure plate 9 provides support for the interlayer 31. Even if the force generated by the collision is greatly offset by the deformation of the interlayer 31, the impact of the collision force on the patient's leg is reduced.

[0034] It should be noted that the overall shape of the push plate 9 is wavy. When the push plate 9 pushes the rubber ball 8, it increases the pressing frequency of the rubber ball 8 and enhances the pressing effect of the rubber ball 8. When the interlayer 31 is squeezed and begins to deform, the interlayer 31 squeezes the push plate 9. Because the overall shape of the push plate 9 is wavy, the push plate 9 transmits the pressure to the surrounding area. The push plate 9 and the interlayer 31 form multiple buffers to reduce the impact of the impact force on the patient's leg.

[0035] Based on the above usage, we can see that the present invention has the following effects: Through its rational design, this invention allows for quick adjustment of the fit between the C-shaped soft plate 3 and the Velcro 4 and the patient's leg, based on the patient's leg diameter, simply by rotating knob 101 during installation. Compared to existing technologies, this eliminates the need for frequent adjustments to the Velcro, improving installation convenience. Furthermore, this invention also allows for quick and proactive adjustment of the fit between the C-shaped soft plate 3 and the Velcro 4 and the patient's leg, both during exercise and rest, by simply rotating knob 101. This achieves convenient adjustment without causing patient discomfort or impaired blood circulation.

[0036] Example 2, based on Example 1, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, all the Velcro straps 4 have several rubber rods 41.

[0037] All push plates 9 are equipped with a pull part 91 to facilitate the movement of the push plates 9.

[0038] The elastic band 7 has fine ventilation holes, and the push plate 9 also has fine ventilation holes to improve breathability and enhance patient comfort.

[0039] Ball bearings are provided at the sliding connection between the sliding plate 5 and the C-shaped flexible plate 3, and ball bearings are also provided on the connecting block 104 to reduce wear and friction and improve the smoothness of sliding.

[0040] like Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the Velcro 4 has several rubber rods 41. After the Velcro 4 is attached to each other, the rubber rods 41 are pressed on the patient's leg, creating airflow channels between adjacent rubber rods 41, improving breathability and enhancing patient comfort. In addition, the elastic band 7 and the push plate 9 have fine ventilation holes, which help to improve breathability.

[0041] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the content described in the claims of the present invention should be included within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace, comprising a support plate I (1); an adjustment joint (11) rotatably connected to the support plate I (1); a support plate II (2) rotatably connected to the adjustment joint (11); a plurality of C-shaped flexible plates (3) fixedly attached to both the support plate I (1) and the support plate II (2); and a plurality of Velcro fasteners (4) provided on all the C-shaped flexible plates (3); characterized in that: It also includes sliding plates (5); several sliding plates (5) are slidably connected to all C-shaped flexible plates (3), and Velcro (4) wraps around the corresponding sliding plates (5); several connecting ropes I (6) are fixed to each sliding plate (5); a knob (101) is installed on both support plate I (1) and support plate II (2); several connecting ropes II (102) are wound around each knob (101); several connecting ropes III (103) are connected to each connecting rope II (102); several connecting blocks (104) are slidably connected to both support plate I (1) and support plate II (2), and all connecting ropes I (6) is fixedly connected to the corresponding connecting block (104). The connection points of the sliding plate (5) and the connecting block (104) with the connecting rope I (6) are staggered. Several springs (105) are connected to both the support plate I (1) and the support plate II (2). The springs (105) are fixedly connected to the corresponding connecting block (104). Several limiting plates (106) are fixedly connected to both the support plate I (1) and the support plate II (2). The limiting plates (106) are located directly above the corresponding C-shaped soft plate (3). All the connecting ropes III (103) pass through the corresponding limiting plates (106) and are fixedly connected to the corresponding connecting block (104).

2. The portable multifunctional orthopedic joint brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes elastic bands (7); all C-type soft boards (3) have interlayers (31) inside, and all C-type soft boards (3) have several through holes (32) on their inner sides, and all through holes (32) are connected to the corresponding interlayers (31); all through holes (32) are fixedly connected to elastic bands (7); all elastic bands (7) are fixedly connected to several rubber balls (8); all C-type soft boards (3) located on support plate I (1) are provided with a push plate (9), and all C-type soft boards (3) located on support plate II (2) are provided with another push plate (9), all push plates (9) are located in the corresponding interlayers (31), all push plates (9) are made of rubber material, and the push plates (9) are wavy.

3. The portable multifunctional orthopedic joint brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support plate I (1) and support plate II (2) are made of transparent acrylic sheets.

4. A convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the C-shaped soft board (3) is provided with a sponge pad.

5. A convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The knob (101) has a groove.

6. A convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: Connecting rope I (6), connecting rope II (102) and connecting rope III (103) are made of nylon.

7. A convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: All the Velcro (4) has several rubber rods (41).

8. A convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace according to claim 2, characterized in that: All push plates (9) are equipped with pull parts (91).

9. A convenient multifunctional orthopedic joint brace according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic band (7) has fine ventilation holes, and the push plate (9) also has fine ventilation holes.

10. A portable multifunctional orthopedic joint brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: Ball bearings are provided at the sliding connection between the sliding plate (5) and the C-shaped flexible plate (3), and ball bearings are also provided on the connecting block (104).

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