Ankle protection device

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of ankle protection device, including the guard plate being arranged in the side of foot or both sides, the guard plate covers ankle and nearby area.Simultaneously, the guard plate includes at least 2 ankle protection parts and at least 1 connecting part, adjacent ankle protection part is connected by connecting part, each ankle protection part can rotate around connecting part, to realize the flexibility of ankle protection device.The ankle protection part and connecting part can be integrally formed, the thickness of connecting part is greater than width, to ensure the lateral stiffness of guard plate, to realize enough support and protection to ankle.Simultaneously, the guard plate can be combined with ankle protection body or / and footwear device, to realize the protection and comfort of ankle.The present ankle protection device has the advantages of light and comfortable, protecting ankle, not affecting foot activity, simple structure and low manufacturing cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to the field of protective devices worn by humans to reduce the possibility and severity of bodily injury, and more specifically to the field of protective devices worn on the ankle, particularly an ankle protection device. Background Technology

[0002] Ankle sprains are common in sports and daily life, and can easily lead to ligament damage or even fractures. Most ankle braces on the market are flexible compression braces, offering good comfort and flexibility, but their support and protection are relatively weak, failing to fundamentally prevent injury or aid in rehabilitation. Therefore, some people attach ankle braces to ankle supports or shoes to enhance support and protection. However, for the sake of comfort and flexibility, softer ankle braces are used, resulting in weak support and protection, still not providing adequate protection. Using rigid ankle braces, on the other hand, can restrict foot movement, and the effect is still unsatisfactory. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention proposes the following technical solution: providing an ankle protection device, wherein the ankle protection device has at least one protective plate for protecting the ankle on one or both sides of the ankle bone and the surrounding area, the protective plate includes at least two ankle protection parts and at least one connecting part, adjacent ankle protection parts are connected together through the connecting part, and each ankle protection part can rotate around the connecting part.

[0004] Preferably, the ankle support portion and the connecting portion of the protective plate are integrally formed.

[0005] Preferably, the width W of the connecting part is greater than the thickness T, and the thickness of the connecting part can be increased according to the need for increased support strength for the ankle.

[0006] Preferably, the width W and thickness T of the connecting part satisfy: T > 2W.

[0007] Preferably, the connecting part and the surrounding area of ​​the guard plate are further provided with a reinforcing structure.

[0008] Preferably, when worn, the protective plate extends downwards to the sole of the foot.

[0009] Preferably, the ankle protection device further includes an ankle support body, which includes an ankle support base and a fastening device.

[0010] Preferably, the ankle protection device further includes an ankle support body, which includes an ankle support base and a fastening device.

[0011] Preferably, the protective plate is fixed to the ankle brace body by sewing.

[0012] Preferably, the ankle protection device further includes a footwear device.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the ankle protection device in the embodiments of this application has the advantages of being lightweight and comfortable, protecting the ankle, not affecting foot movement, having a simple structure and low manufacturing cost. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the protective plate of the ankle protection device of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the protective plate of the ankle protection device of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Front view of the ankle support plate;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Bottom view of the ankle support plate;

[0018] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the midfoot ankle support plate;

[0019] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of the midfoot ankle support plate;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the protective plate of the present invention positioned at the ankle.

[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ankle protection device of the present invention, which includes an ankle brace body;

[0022] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ankle protection device of the present invention, including an ankle brace body, worn on the foot;

[0023] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ankle protection device including footwear components of the present invention;

[0024] Reference numerals: 1. Protective plate; 2. Ankle brace body; 3. Footwear assembly; 11. Ankle brace part; 12. Connecting part; 13. Reinforcing structure; 14. Ankle brace base; 15. Fastening device; 16. Fixing strap; 17. Velcro; 18. Groove; 19. Upper; 20. Shoe fastening device; 21. Heel; 22. Sole. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The ankle protection device of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0026] Reference Figures 1 to 10 This invention provides a non-limiting embodiment of an ankle protection device. The ankle protection device has at least one support plate 1 on one or both sides of the foot, covering the ankle and surrounding area. The support plate 1 includes at least two ankle support portions 11 and at least one connecting portion 12. Adjacent ankle support portions are connected together via the connecting portion, and each ankle support portion can rotate around the connecting portion, thus ensuring good flexibility of the ankle protection device. The connection method between the ankle support portions and the connecting portion can be any of the prior art.

[0027] Figures 2 to 10 In a preferred embodiment, the ankle brace 11 and the connecting portion 12 are integrally formed. For example... Figure 5 As shown, in the ankle protection device of this disclosure, when worn, the support plate 1 provides lateral support force F to the ankle to prevent ankle sprains. To ensure that adjacent ankle support parts can rotate flexibly around the connecting part without affecting foot movement, the width W of the connecting part 11 is usually designed to be relatively small. However, a smaller connecting part will affect the rigidity of the support plate, and thus affect the support plate 1 from providing sufficient lateral support force F to the ankle. To increase the lateral support force F of the support plate, the thickness T of the connecting part 11 can be increased. In some preferred embodiments of this disclosure, the thickness T of the connecting part 11 is designed to be larger than the width W, i.e., T > W, thus ensuring that the support plate 1 has good lateral rigidity, enabling the support plate 1 to provide sufficient lateral support force to the ankle. Furthermore, for some situations requiring strong ankle support, the thickness of the connecting part can be continuously increased according to the need for increased ankle support strength, so as to achieve strong ankle support without affecting foot movement. Verification has shown that, generally, when the thickness T and width of the connecting part 11 satisfy T > 2W, the rigidity of the guard plate does not decrease significantly at the connecting part, thus achieving the most ideal support and protection for the ankle.

[0028] Preferably, the connecting portion 12 and the surrounding area of ​​the protective plate 1 are further provided with a reinforcing structure 13 to further enhance the supporting and protective effect of the protective plate. In a non-limiting embodiment of this disclosure, the reinforcing structure 13 of the protective plate 1 is an elliptical spherical protrusion provided in the connecting portion 12 and the surrounding area, which is both aesthetically pleasing and enhances the supporting and protective effect of the protective plate. However, the reinforcing structure 13 is not limited to this shape; any structure that increases the thickness of the connecting portion 12 and the surrounding area, making its thickness greater than that of the adjacent areas, should be considered as the reinforcing structure 13 of this disclosure.

[0029] From a cost and performance perspective, molding plastic materials is the most ideal production process for the protective plate of this invention. Preferably, the protective plate 1 is made of a rigid plastic material with a Shore hardness greater than 90D, such as PP, PVC, PA, and PE, which are ideal choices. Other materials with similar properties and hardness are also options, but rubber, TPEE, TPU, etc., which typically have low hardness, are clearly not considered rigid materials in this invention.

[0030] Clearly, when the wearer is wearing an ankle support device, the best support and protection for the foot is achieved when the support plate 1 extends downwards to the sole of the foot, thus covering the entire lower part of the foot. Therefore, this structure is preferred in this invention. However, this is only an ideal situation. Considering the different foot sizes of different people and other possible factors, the design of the support needs to allow for some slack. Therefore, the aforementioned extension of the support plate 1 to the sole of the foot does not mean that it extends exactly to the sole of the foot, but rather that it extends approximately to the sole of the foot, but at least to below 1 / 3 of the height of the medial malleolus.

[0031] exist Figures 7 to 9 In the non-limiting embodiment shown, the ankle protection device further includes an ankle support body 2. The support plate 1 is fixed to the ankle support body 2 in a suitable manner. The fixing method can be any common method, such as heat pressing, glue, rivet fixing, or by inserting a long strip side pocket, etc. Preferably, the support plate 1 is fixed to the ankle support body 2 by sewing. Further, the edge of the support plate 1 is provided with a seam groove 18, which makes the sewing neater and more aesthetically pleasing. The above-mentioned sewing fixing method has the following advantages: 1. Traditional heat pressing or glue is easy to fall off, while if rivets or side pockets are used, the fixing effect is poor, and the support plate and the ankle support body may move relative to each other, which will reduce the effectiveness of the ankle protection device. However, by sewing, the entire edge of the support plate 1 is firmly fixed to the ankle support body 2, so the support and protection effect of the ankle protection device is better.

[0032] Furthermore, the ankle brace body 2 includes an ankle base 14 and a fastening device 15. The body 2 is typically and preferably made of a synthetic nylon (SBR) fabric with an elastic fiber woven surface. However, it is not limited to this material. While in the preferred embodiment, the ankle base 14 is an open structure, it can also be of other shapes and structures, such as an elastic sleeve that wraps around the ankle and surrounding area, or a similar fabric, such as a sock. In a non-limiting embodiment of this disclosure, the fastening device 15 includes a securing strap 16 and Velcro 17. However, it is not limited to these; other possible structures, such as elastic bandages, ties, etc., are optional.

[0033] like Figure 10In the non-limiting embodiment shown, the ankle protection device further includes a footwear device 3. The footwear device includes an upper 19, a fastening device 20, a heel counter 21, and a sole 22. The protective plate 1 is placed and fixed to the upper 19. Optional fixing methods may include placing the protective plate 1 inside the upper 19 and fixing it with glue, or sewing the protective plate 1 to the upper, or other suitable methods. In this way, the wearer can obtain excellent ankle protection when wearing the shoe.

[0034] The most typical structure of the ankle protection device in this invention is that a protective plate is provided on each side of the ankle, and the schematic diagrams of various embodiments are also shown in this manner, but this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, a protective plate can be provided on one side of the ankle, and there can be more than one protective plate on one or both sides.

[0035] The above embodiments are merely specific examples of the present invention, and their descriptions are quite specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these obvious substitutions all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ankle protection device, characterized in that, The ankle protection device has at least one protective plate for protecting the ankle on one or both sides of the ankle bone and the surrounding area. The protective plate includes at least two ankle support parts and at least one connecting part. Adjacent ankle support parts are connected together through the connecting part, and each ankle support part can rotate around the connecting part.

2. The ankle protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ankle support and connecting part of the protective plate are directly integrally formed.

3. The ankle protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The width W of the connecting part is greater than its thickness T.

4. The ankle protection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The width W and thickness T of the connecting part satisfy: T > 2W.

5. The ankle protection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting part and surrounding area of ​​the protective plate are also provided with a reinforcing structure.

6. The ankle protection device according to claims 1-5, characterized in that, When worn, the protective plate extends downwards to the soles of the feet.

7. The ankle protection device according to claims 1-5, characterized in that, The ankle protection device also includes an ankle support body, which includes an ankle support base and a fastening device.

8. The ankle protection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The ankle protection device also includes an ankle support body, which includes an ankle support base and a fastening device.

9. The ankle protection device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The protective plate is fixed to the ankle brace body by sewing, and the edge of the protective plate has a groove.

10. The ankle protection device according to claims 1-5, characterized in that, The ankle protection device also includes footwear.

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