Ankle exerciser

By designing a foot and ankle exerciser that includes a main frame, a shaft, a foot pedal, a strap, a torsion spring and a pressure-adjusting mechanism, the problem of patients with lower limb fractures requiring assistance from their family members and difficulty in controlling the intensity during exercise is solved, and the patient's Effects of autonomous moderate exercise in bed.

CN222367958UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-21THE SEVENTH MEDICAL CENTER OF PLA GENERAL HOSPITAL
View PDF 0 Cites 1 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420775796.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-15
Publication Date
2025-01-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Patients with lower limb fractures need assistance when performing foot and ankle exercises, and it is difficult to master the appropriate exercise intensity, resulting in poor exercise results.

Method used

Design a foot and ankle exerciser, which includes a main frame, a shaft, a foot pedal, a strap, a torsion spring and a pressure-regulating mechanism. Patients can exercise independently on the bed and adjust the intensity of the exercise through the pressure-regulating mechanism.

Benefits of technology

Patients can perform foot and ankle rehabilitation training in bed, and the intensity of the training can be adjusted according to their own feelings to adapt to the needs of rehabilitation training at each stage, improving the training effect and comfort.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN222367958U_ABST
    Figure CN222367958U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of rehabilitation exercise auxiliary tools, in particular to an ankle exercise device which comprises a main body support, a first shaft is oppositely installed on the main body support in a penetrating mode, a pedal plate is installed on the first shaft, the first shaft penetrates through the two sides of the pedal plate, two first bridles are installed on the pedal plate, and the two first bridles are arranged on the main body support. Corresponding hook-and-loop fasteners are arranged on the first bridles, and a patient can conduct ankle rehabilitation training on the bed under the condition that the patient cannot get out of the bed or is not prone to walking too much. Under the action of the adjusting mechanism and the transmission mechanism, the patient can adjust the pressure for triggering the pedal to rotate so as to adapt to rehabilitation exercise of the recovery effect at each stage; when the legs are not suitable for exerting force, the patient can drive the pedal plate to rotate clockwise or anticlockwise by pulling the rope, so that the feet move.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of rehabilitation training auxiliary tools, in particular to a foot and ankle training device. Background Art

[0002] Patients with lower limb fractures usually need the assistance of their family members when performing ankle dorsiflexion and dorsiflexion exercises, and it is difficult to control the intensity of the exercise during the exercise. If the intensity is too high, the patient will feel unbearable pain, and if the intensity is too low, the training intensity will not be adequate. In order to help patients recover foot function as soon as possible, an exerciser is needed that allows patients to exercise independently while lying in bed, and the intensity can be adjusted according to their own feelings. For this purpose, we propose an ankle exerciser. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a foot and ankle exerciser to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a foot and ankle exerciser, comprising a main frame, a shaft 1 is relatively penetrated and installed on the main frame, a foot pedal is installed on the shaft 1, both sides of the foot pedal are penetrated by the shaft 1, a strap 1 is installed on the foot pedal, there are two straps 1, and corresponding Velcro is set on each strap 1, and further comprising:

[0005] A torsion spring, wherein the torsion spring is sleeved on the shaft 1, one end of the torsion spring is fixed to the shaft 1, and the other end is fixed to the main body bracket;

[0006] A pressure regulating mechanism is installed on the main support and connected to the shaft one. The pressure regulating mechanism controls the friction force that needs to be overcome when the shaft one rotates.

[0007] In some embodiments, a support plate is sleeved on the shaft one, and the support plate and the shaft one are rotatably connected. The support plate is L-shaped, and a groove one is provided on the support plate. A strap two is installed on the support plate. There are two straps two, and both are provided with corresponding Velcro.

[0008] In some embodiments, the pressure regulating mechanism includes a cylinder 2 fixed on the main body bracket, and the cylinder 2 is provided with a slide groove. There are several slide grooves, which are arranged in a ring array on the cylinder 2. An extrusion block is installed through the slide groove, and a rubber block is installed on the top of the extrusion block. The rubber block is arc-shaped. It also includes a transmission mechanism installed on the cylinder 2. The transmission mechanism accurately controls the size of the friction force that needs to be overcome when the shaft 1 rotates and limits it after adjustment.

[0009] In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism includes a thread arranged on the second tube, the second tube is sleeved with the third tube, the inner wall of the third tube is provided with a screw groove, and the third tube is sleeved and fixed with a torsion block.

[0010] In some embodiments, a socket is installed on the top of the foot pedal, a buckle is installed in the socket, and a rope is connected to the buckle.

[0011] In some embodiments, shaft 2 is mounted on the main support.

[0012] The utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. When the patient is unable to get out of bed or has difficulty walking, he or she can undergo foot and ankle rehabilitation training in bed;

[0014] 2. Under the action of the adjustment mechanism and the transmission mechanism, the patient can adjust the pressure that triggers the rotation of the foot pedal to adapt to the rehabilitation exercise of the recovery effect at each stage;

[0015] 3. When it is difficult to exert force on the legs, the patient can pull the rope to drive the pedal to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise to move the feet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a rear view structural diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the partial cross-section structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure at A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the middle.

[0021] In the figure: 1-main frame; 11-axis one; 2-pedal; 21-belt one; 3-torsion spring; 4-adjusting mechanism; 41-cylinder two; 42-slide; 43-extrusion block; 44-rubber block; 5-transmission mechanism; 51-thread; 52-cylinder three; 53-screw groove; 54-torsion block; 60-support plate; 61-groove one; 62-belt two; 70-cage; 71-buckle; 72-rope; 81-axis two. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] See also Figure 1-5 The utility model provides a technical solution: a foot and ankle exerciser, comprising a main frame 1, a shaft 11 is relatively penetrated on the main frame 1, a foot pedal 2 is installed on the shaft 11, both sides of the foot pedal 2 are penetrated by the shaft 11, a strap 1 21 is installed on the foot pedal 2, there are two straps 1 21, and corresponding Velcro is set on each strap 1 21, and also includes:

[0025] The torsion spring 3 is sleeved on the shaft 11, one end of the torsion spring 3 is fixed to the shaft 11, and the other end is fixed to the main support 1;

[0026] The pressure regulating mechanism 4 is installed on the main support 1 and connected to the shaft 11. The pressure regulating mechanism 4 controls the friction force that needs to be overcome when the shaft 11 rotates.

[0027] A support plate 60 is sleeved on the shaft 11, and the support plate 60 and the shaft 11 are rotatably connected. The support plate 60 is L-shaped, and a groove 61 is provided on the support plate 60. A strap 62 is installed on the support plate 60. There are two straps 62, and both are provided with corresponding Velcro.

[0028] The patient's foot is placed on the foot pedal 2, and the foot is fixed on the foot pedal 2 by the strap 1 21. Then, the patient's leg is relaxed and falls onto the support plate 60, and the leg is fixed on the support plate 60 by the strap 2 62. The L-shaped support plate 60 prevents the patient's leg from hanging in the air, thereby increasing the comfort during exercise. Then, the torsion spring 3 is compressed and reset by continuously exerting force on the sole of the foot or the heel, thereby achieving the purpose of exercising the ankle. The setting of the groove 1 61 prevents the foot pedal 2 from being blocked when rotating.

[0029] The pressure regulating mechanism 4 includes a cylinder 41 fixed on the main support 1, and the cylinder 41 is provided with a slide groove 42. There are a plurality of slide grooves 42, which are arranged in a ring array on the cylinder 41. An extrusion block 43 is installed in the slide groove 42. The top of the extrusion block 43 is inclined. A rubber block 44 is installed on the top of the extrusion block 43. The rubber block 44 is arc-shaped. It also includes a transmission mechanism 5 installed on the cylinder 41. The transmission mechanism 5 accurately controls the size of the friction force that needs to be overcome when the shaft 11 rotates and limits it after adjustment.

[0030] The transmission mechanism 5 includes a thread 51 arranged on the second cylinder 41, a third cylinder 52 is sleeved on the second cylinder 41, a screw groove 53 is opened on the inner wall of the third cylinder 52, and a torsion block 54 is sleeved and fixed on the third cylinder 52.

[0031] After the patient has recovered for a period of time, the pressure of the foot pedal 2 is too small, and the twist block 54 is rotated. The twist block 54 drives the cylinder 2 41 to move in the direction of the extrusion block 43 under the drive of the thread 51 and the screw groove 53. As the cylinder 2 41 approaches, the inclined top end of the extrusion block 43 is squeezed by the cylinder 2 41, and the extrusion block 43 drives the rubber block 44 to fit with the shaft. The farther the cylinder 2 41 moves, the greater the downward distance of the extrusion block 43, that is, the tighter the rubber block 44 fits with the shaft 11, and the greater the friction force on the shaft 11 when it rotates, thereby adapting to the rehabilitation exercises of patients in various recovery stages.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] A holder 70 is installed at the top of the footrest 2 , a buckle 71 is installed in the holder 70 , and a rope 72 is connected to the buckle 71 .

[0034] When the patient has difficulty exerting force on his legs, the rope 72 can be pulled. The rope 72 applies tension to the top of the foot pedal 2, driving the foot pedal 2 to rotate and allowing the patient's feet to move. The patient's hands exert force throughout the process. Appropriate movement is helpful for the patient's recovery.

[0035] A shaft 2 81 is installed at the bottom of the main support 1.

[0036] When the rope 72 passes around the shaft 81, under the action of the shaft 81, pulling the rope 72 will cause the foot pedal 2 to rotate in the opposite direction, so that the patient's foot can move in a larger range, the range of movement of the foot is increased, and rehabilitation is helped.

[0037] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: the patient's foot is placed on the foot pedal 2, and the foot is fixed on the foot pedal 2 by the strap 1 21, and then the patient's leg is relaxed and falls on the support plate 60, and the leg is fixed on the support plate 60 by the strap 2 62. The L-shaped support plate 60 prevents the patient's leg from hanging in the air, thereby increasing the comfort during the exercise, and then the torsion spring 3 is compressed and reset by continuously exerting force on the sole or heel of the foot, thereby achieving the purpose of exercising the ankle. After the patient recovers for a period of time, the foot pedal 2 is When the pressure is too low, the twist block 54 is rotated, and the twist block 54 drives the cylinder 2 41 to move in the direction of the extrusion block 43 under the drive of the thread 51 and the screw groove 53. As the cylinder 2 41 approaches, the inclined top end of the extrusion block 43 is squeezed by the cylinder 2 41, and the extrusion block 43 drives the rubber block 44 to fit with the shaft. The farther the cylinder 2 41 moves, the greater the downward distance of the extrusion block 43, that is, the tighter the rubber block 44 fits with the shaft 11, the greater the friction force on the shaft 11 when it rotates, thereby adapting to the rehabilitation exercises of patients in various recovery stages.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0039] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A foot and ankle exerciser, comprising a main frame (1), a shaft (11) being relatively penetrated and installed on the main frame (1), a foot pedal (2) being installed on the shaft (11), both sides of the foot pedal (2) being penetrated by the shaft (11), a strap (21) being installed on the foot pedal (2), two straps (21) being provided, and corresponding Velcro being arranged on each strap (21), characterized in that: Also includes: A torsion spring (3), wherein the torsion spring (3) is sleeved on the shaft one (11), one end of the torsion spring is fixed to the shaft one (11), and the other end of the torsion spring (3) is fixed to the main support (1); A pressure regulating mechanism (4) is installed on the main support (1) and connected to the shaft one (11). The pressure regulating mechanism (4) controls the friction force that needs to be overcome when the shaft one (11) rotates.

2. The ankle exerciser according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support plate (60) is sleeved on the shaft (11), and the support plate (60) and the shaft (11) are rotatably connected. The support plate (60) is L-shaped, and a groove (61) is provided on the support plate (60). A strap (62) is installed on the support plate (60). There are two straps (62), and both are provided with corresponding Velcro.

3. The ankle exerciser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressure regulating mechanism (4) comprises a second cylinder (41) fixed on the main support (1), the second cylinder (41) is provided with a slide groove (42), there are a plurality of slide grooves (42) arranged in a circular array on the second cylinder (41), an extrusion block (43) is installed through the slide groove (42), the top end of the extrusion block (43) is inclined, a rubber block (44) is installed on the top end of the extrusion block (43), and the rubber block (44) is arc-shaped. The pressure regulating mechanism (4) also comprises a transmission mechanism (5) installed on the second cylinder (41), the transmission mechanism (5) accurately controls the friction force to be overcome when the shaft (11) rotates and limits the position after adjustment.

4. The ankle exerciser according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism (5) comprises a thread (51) arranged on the second tube (41), the third tube (52) is sleeved on the second tube (41), a screw groove (53) is provided on the inner wall of the third tube (52), and a torsion block (54) is sleeved and fixed on the third tube (52).

5. The ankle exerciser according to claim 4, characterized in that: A holder (70) is installed at the top of the foot pedal (2), a buckle (71) is installed inside the holder (70), and a rope (72) is connected to the buckle (71).

6. The ankle exerciser according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second shaft (81) is installed at the bottom of the main frame (1).

Citation Information

Cited By

  • Insole used in rehabilitation period after ankle joint operation

    CN120167729A