Quantifiable ankle pump trainer

By designing a quantifiable resistance and judgment mechanism for the ankle pump trainer, the problem of poor training results caused by different foot sizes has been solved, achieving adaptive adjustment and accurate recording, making it suitable for people with different foot sizes.

CN122006209APending Publication Date: 2026-05-12THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ANHUI MEDICAL UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ANHUI MEDICAL UNIV
Filing Date
2026-03-18
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Existing ankle pump trainers cannot adaptively adjust training resistance and stroke according to different foot sizes, resulting in poor training effects and requiring manual judgment of training effectiveness, making operation complicated.

Method used

A quantifiable ankle pump trainer was designed, comprising a resistance mechanism, a telescopic mechanism, and a judgment mechanism. Through components such as a turntable, torsion spring, rotating cylinder, rotating shaft, and gears, it can adaptively adjust the training resistance and stroke, and record the number of training sessions through a pressure sensor.

Benefits of technology

It automatically adjusts training resistance and stroke based on foot size, simplifying operation, improving the accuracy of training results and the precision of recording, and is suitable for people with different foot sizes.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a quantifiable ankle pump trainer, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments, the quantifiable ankle pump trainer comprises a base, the top of the base is fixedly provided with a sleeve, the side wall of the sleeve is fixedly provided with four L-shaped telescopic rods, the end parts of the four L-shaped telescopic rods are fixedly provided with a judgment mechanism, and the side wall of the sleeve is provided with a resistance mechanism. The resistance mechanism is rotationally sleeved with a telescopic mechanism, a bandage is fixedly arranged at the top of the telescopic mechanism, and a display screen is fixedly arranged at the top of the sleeve. Through the arrangement of the two rotating discs, the two torsional springs, the two first rotating shafts, the two rotating cylinders, the two second rotating shafts and a resistance assembly, the training resistance is adjusted according to the size of the sole, so that the problem that the training resistance is insufficient due to the fact that the moment of force of people with large soles is large is solved, and meanwhile the situation that the training resistance of people with small soles is too large is facilitated; the applicability is high, manual judgment is not needed, operation is easy, and adjustment is accurate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a quantifiable ankle pump trainer. Background Technology

[0002] Ankle pump exercises promote blood circulation and lymphatic drainage in the lower limbs through ankle joint movements, much like a pump. This not only prevents and alleviates lower limb pain and postoperative swelling, but also significantly reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs and is crucial for postoperative functional recovery. Clinically, this method is routinely used for postoperative lower limb patients, those who are bedridden for extended periods, and patients with high blood viscosity; it is effective and widely applied.

[0003] Because of the different foot sizes of different people, when performing ankle pump training, people with larger feet need to exert more force. Due to the leverage principle, people with larger feet require less effort compared to people with smaller feet. If the training resistance is not adjusted according to the size of the feet, it is easy to result in poor training effect. In addition, people with larger feet need to perform more training movements, making it difficult for medical staff to quickly and accurately determine the appropriate number of training sessions. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention addresses the problem that existing technical solutions are too simplistic and provides a solution that is significantly different from existing technologies. Specifically, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a quantifiable ankle pump trainer to solve the problems mentioned in the background.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a quantifiable ankle pump trainer, comprising a base, a sleeve fixedly mounted on the top of the base, four L-shaped telescopic rods fixedly mounted on the side wall of the sleeve, a judgment mechanism fixedly mounted at the ends of the four L-shaped telescopic rods, a resistance mechanism mounted on the side wall of the sleeve, a telescopic mechanism rotatably mounted on the resistance mechanism, a strap fixedly mounted on the top of the telescopic mechanism, a display screen fixedly mounted on the top of the sleeve, and two buttons fixedly mounted on the top of the sleeve.

[0006] Preferably, the resistance mechanism includes two turntables, two torsion springs, two first rotating shafts, two rotating cylinders, two second rotating shafts, and a resistance assembly. The two first rotating shafts are rotatably mounted on the side wall of the sleeve. The two rotating cylinders are respectively fixedly mounted at the ends of the two first rotating shafts. The two first rotating shafts are hollow. The two second rotating shafts are respectively rotatably mounted inside the two first rotating shafts. The two turntables are respectively fixedly mounted at the ends of the two second rotating shafts. The two ends of the two torsion springs are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding rotating cylinders and turntables. The resistance assembly is disposed between the two second rotating shafts.

[0007] Preferably, the telescopic mechanism includes a plug plate, a telescopic plate, two telescopic spring posts and two first springs. The plug plate is fixedly sleeved on the two first rotating shafts. One end of each of the two telescopic spring posts is fixedly installed at the end of the plug plate. The telescopic plate is fixedly installed at the other end of each telescopic spring post. The two first springs are respectively sleeved on the two telescopic spring posts.

[0008] Preferably, the resistance assembly includes a gear, a rack, and a fixing plate. The gear is fixedly disposed between two second rotating shafts. The insert plate has a receiving groove inside. The rack is slidably disposed inside the receiving groove. The fixing plate is fixedly disposed at the end of the rack.

[0009] Preferably, the gear and rack mesh with each other, and the telescopic plate is fixedly connected to the fixed plate.

[0010] Preferably, the judging mechanism includes an arc-shaped plate, a judging plate, four sliding rods, four sliding grooves, a T-shaped block, a pressure sensor, two pulleys, and an arc-shaped groove. The arc-shaped plate is fixedly mounted on the end of the L-shaped telescopic rod, the arc-shaped groove is located inside the arc-shaped plate, the four sliding grooves are located on the inner side wall of the sleeve, one end of each of the four sliding rods is slidably mounted inside the corresponding sliding groove, the judging plate is fixedly mounted on the other end of the four sliding rods, the two pulleys are rotatably mounted on the end of the judging plate, the T-shaped block is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the telescopic plate, and the pressure sensor is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the T-shaped block.

[0011] Preferably, the two pulleys slide within the arc-shaped groove, and the T-block slides within the arc-shaped groove to limit movement.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: (1) The present invention achieves the adjustment of training resistance according to the size of the foot by setting up two turntables, two torsion springs, two first rotating shafts, two rotating cylinders, two second rotating shafts and resistance components. This is to meet the problem of insufficient training resistance caused by the large torque of people with larger feet, and is also convenient for people with smaller feet to have excessive training resistance. It has strong applicability, does not require manual judgment, is simple to operate and has precise adjustment. (2) The present invention achieves adaptive adjustment of the patient's effective training stroke according to the size of the foot by setting up an arc plate, a judgment plate, four sliding rods, four sliding grooves, a T-shaped block, a pressure sensor, two pulleys and an arc groove. No manual judgment is required, the setting is accurate, and the effective training number of the patient can be recorded, and the patient's training effect can be monitored intuitively. (3) The present invention, through the setting of plug plate, telescopic plate, two telescopic spring columns and two first springs, realizes that it is suitable for people with various foot sizes, and automatically measures the user's foot size, which facilitates subsequent adjustment of training resistance and effective training stroke. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the telescopic mechanism of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the judgment mechanism of the present invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the resistance mechanism of the present invention.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Sleeve; 2. Display screen; 3. Button; 4. Strap; 5. Telescopic mechanism; 51. Connecting plate; 52. Telescopic plate; 53. Telescopic spring column; 54. First spring; 6. Resistance mechanism; 61. Turntable; 62. Torsion spring; 63. First rotating shaft; 64. Rotating cylinder; 65. Gear; 66. Rack; 67. Fixing plate; 68. Second rotating shaft; 7. Judgment mechanism; 71. Arc plate; 72. Judgment plate; 73. Slide rod; 74. Slide groove; 75. T-block; 76. Pressure sensor; 77. Pulley; 78. Arc groove; 8. L-shaped telescopic rod; 10. Base. Detailed Implementation

[0015] 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.

[0016] Please see Figures 1-6An embodiment of the present invention provides a quantifiable ankle pump trainer, comprising a base 10, a sleeve 1 fixedly disposed on the top of the base 10, four L-shaped telescopic rods 8 fixedly disposed on the side wall of the sleeve 1, a judgment mechanism 7 fixedly disposed at the end of the four L-shaped telescopic rods 8, a resistance mechanism 6 disposed on the side wall of the sleeve 1, a telescopic mechanism 5 rotatably sleeved on the resistance mechanism 6, a strap 4 fixedly disposed on the top of the telescopic mechanism 5, a display screen 2 fixedly disposed on the top of the sleeve 1, and two buttons 3 fixedly disposed on the top of the sleeve 1. First, the patient places their foot on the telescopic mechanism 5, then secures the foot with the strap 4. The telescopic mechanism 5 is then stretched according to the size of the foot, so that its length matches the foot. The telescopic mechanism 5 extends and retracts, causing the resistance mechanism 6 to adaptively adjust the appropriate training resistance. The extension of the telescopic mechanism 5 also causes the judgment mechanism 7 to move, which in turn causes the L-shaped telescopic rod 8 to extend. The movement of the judgment mechanism 7 adaptively adjusts the training stroke, and the judgment mechanism 7 determines whether the training is effective and displays the number of effective training sessions on the display screen 2. When the next training session begins, pressing the button 3 resets the count, and the number of effective training sessions is recorded again.

[0017] Specifically, the resistance mechanism 6 includes two turntables 61, two torsion springs 62, two first rotating shafts 63, two rotating cylinders 64, two second rotating shafts 68, and a resistance component. The two first rotating shafts 63 are rotatably mounted on the side wall of the sleeve 1. The two rotating cylinders 64 are respectively fixedly mounted at the ends of the two first rotating shafts 63. The two first rotating shafts 63 are hollow. The two second rotating shafts 68 are respectively rotatably mounted inside the two first rotating shafts 63. The two turntables 61 are respectively fixedly mounted at the ends of the two second rotating shafts 68. The two ends of the two torsion springs 62 are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding rotating cylinders 64 and turntables 61. The resistance component is located between the two second rotating shafts 68. The rotation of the second rotating shafts 68 drives the turntables 61 to rotate, and the turntables 61 cause the torsion springs 62 to tighten, thereby increasing the training resistance. This achieves adaptive adjustment according to the user's foot size, ensuring a certain level of training resistance for different groups of people, thus achieving a good and effective training effect.

[0018] Specifically, the telescopic mechanism 5 includes a connector plate 51, a telescopic plate 52, two telescopic spring posts 53, and two first springs 54. The connector plate 51 is fixedly sleeved on two first rotating shafts 63. One end of each of the two telescopic spring posts 53 is fixedly mounted on the end of the connector plate 51, and the telescopic plate 52 is fixedly mounted on the other end of each telescopic spring post 53. The two first springs 54 are respectively sleeved on the two telescopic spring posts 53. The user's foot moves the telescopic plate 52, which in turn extends the telescopic spring posts 53. Under the action of the first springs 54, the end of the telescopic plate 52 always fits against the patient's toes. This mechanism is suitable for people with various foot sizes and automatically measures the user's foot size, facilitating subsequent adjustment of training resistance and effective training stroke.

[0019] Specifically, the resistance assembly includes a gear 65, a rack 66, and a fixing plate 67. The gear 65 is fixedly disposed between two second rotating shafts 68. The insertion plate 51 has a receiving groove inside, and the rack 66 is slidably disposed inside the receiving groove. The fixing plate 67 is fixedly disposed at the end of the rack 66. The movement of the telescopic plate 52 moves the fixing plate 67, which in turn moves the rack 66. The rack 66's movement causes the gear 65 to rotate, which in turn rotates the second rotating shafts 68. This allows for adjustment of training resistance based on foot size, addressing the issue of insufficient training resistance due to greater torque in individuals with larger feet, while also facilitating excessive training resistance in individuals with smaller feet. It is highly adaptable, requires no manual judgment, is simple to operate, and allows for precise adjustment.

[0020] Specifically, the gear 65 meshes with the rack 66, and the telescopic plate 52 is fixedly connected to the fixed plate 67.

[0021] Specifically, the judgment mechanism 7 includes an arc-shaped plate 71, a judgment plate 72, four sliding rods 73, four sliding grooves 74, a T-shaped block 75, a pressure sensor 76, two pulleys 77, and an arc-shaped groove 78. The arc-shaped plate 71 is fixedly installed at the end of the L-shaped telescopic rod 8. The arc-shaped groove 78 is installed inside the arc-shaped plate 71. The four sliding grooves 74 are installed on the inner side wall of the sleeve 1. One end of each of the four sliding rods 73 is slidably installed inside the corresponding sliding groove 74. The judgment plate 72 is fixedly installed at the other end of the four sliding rods 73. The two pulleys 77 are rotatably installed at the end of the judgment plate 72. The T-shaped block 75 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the telescopic plate 52. The pressure sensor 76 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the T-shaped block 75. The movement of the telescopic plate 52 drives the movement of the T-shaped block 75, which in turn drives the movement of the arc-shaped plate 71. The movement of the arc-shaped plate 71 further drives the movement of the L-shaped telescopic plate 52. Due to the limiting sliding setting of the pulley 77 within the arc-shaped groove 78, and the vertical sliding setting of the judgment rod and slide rod 73 within the slide groove 74, the judgment rod moves downwards along the arc-shaped groove 78 when the arc-shaped plate 71 moves horizontally. This causes a change in the contact stroke between the pressure sensor 76 and the end of the judgment rod until the pressure sensor 76 contacts the end of the judgment rod for three seconds. The pressure sensor 76 then transmits an electrical signal to the display screen 2 for display and recording of the number of times the patient has trained. This achieves adaptive adjustment of the patient's effective training stroke based on foot size, eliminating the need for manual judgment, ensuring precise settings, and recording the number of effective training sessions, providing intuitive monitoring of the patient's training effect.

[0022] Specifically, the two pulleys 77 slide within the arc-shaped groove 78, and the T-shaped block 75 slides within the arc-shaped groove 78 to limit movement.

[0023] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A quantifiable ankle pump trainer, comprising a base, wherein a sleeve is fixedly disposed on the top of the base, characterized in that: Four L-shaped telescopic rods are fixedly installed on the side wall of the sleeve. A judgment mechanism is fixedly installed at the end of each of the four L-shaped telescopic rods. A resistance mechanism is installed on the side wall of the sleeve. A telescopic mechanism is rotatably sleeved on the resistance mechanism. A strap is fixedly installed on the top of the telescopic mechanism. A display screen is fixedly installed on the top of the sleeve. Two buttons are fixedly installed on the top of the sleeve.

2. The quantifiable ankle pump trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The resistance mechanism includes two turntables, two torsion springs, two first rotating shafts, two rotating cylinders, two second rotating shafts, and a resistance component. The two first rotating shafts are rotatably mounted on the side wall of the sleeve. The two rotating cylinders are respectively fixedly mounted at the ends of the two first rotating shafts. The two first rotating shafts are hollow. The two second rotating shafts are respectively rotatably mounted inside the two first rotating shafts. The two turntables are respectively fixedly mounted at the ends of the two second rotating shafts. The two ends of the two torsion springs are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding rotating cylinders and turntables. The resistance component is disposed between the two second rotating shafts.

3. A quantifiable ankle pump trainer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The telescopic mechanism includes a plug plate, a telescopic plate, two telescopic spring posts and two first springs. The plug plate is fixedly sleeved on the two first rotating shafts. One end of each of the two telescopic spring posts is fixedly installed at the end of the plug plate. The telescopic plate is fixedly installed at the other end of each telescopic spring post. The two first springs are respectively sleeved on the two telescopic spring posts.

4. A quantifiable ankle pump trainer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The resistance assembly includes a gear, a rack, and a fixing plate. The gear is fixedly disposed between two second rotating shafts. The insert plate has a receiving groove inside. The rack is slidably disposed inside the receiving groove. The fixing plate is fixedly disposed at the end of the rack.

5. A quantifiable ankle pump trainer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The gear and rack mesh with each other, and the telescopic plate is fixedly connected to the fixed plate.

6. A quantifiable ankle pump trainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The judgment mechanism includes an arc-shaped plate, a judgment plate, four sliding rods, four sliding grooves, a T-shaped block, a pressure sensor, two pulleys, and an arc-shaped groove. The arc-shaped plate is fixedly mounted on the end of the L-shaped telescopic rod. The arc-shaped groove is located inside the arc-shaped plate. The four sliding grooves are located on the inner side wall of the sleeve. One end of each of the four sliding rods is slidably mounted inside its corresponding sliding groove. The judgment plate is fixedly mounted on the other end of the four sliding rods. The two pulleys are rotatably mounted on the end of the judgment plate. The T-shaped block is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the telescopic plate. The pressure sensor is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the T-shaped block.

7. A quantifiable ankle pump trainer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The two pulleys slide within the arc-shaped groove, and the T-block slides within the arc-shaped groove to limit movement.