Patella protector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical protectors, in particular to a patella protector which comprises a patella fixator, a fixing bandage and an adjusting mechanism, and the patella fixator is provided with a protection hole allowing the patella to sink and limiting the patella to move; the number of the fixing bandages is at least two, the at least two fixing bandages are arranged on the two sides of the patella fixator respectively, and the fixing bandages located on the two sides of the patella fixator are fixed to each other to fix the patella fixator to the patella. The adjusting mechanism is arranged on the patella fixator and comprises a pull rope and an adjusting knob, the pull rope is arranged around the protection hole, and the adjusting knob is connected with the pull rope and used for pulling and loosening the pull rope so as to adjust the pre-tightening force at the protection hole. When the patella protector is used, the position of the patella can be effectively fixed, due to the fact that the adjusting mechanism is adopted, the pre-tightening force on the knee joint can be conveniently adjusted, different people can conveniently use the patella protector, the patella of the different people can be more firmly fixed, the knee joint can be better protected, and inconvenience caused after a patient wears a brace is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of medical protective gear, and in particular to a patella protective gear. Background Art

[0002] Patellar dislocation braces are often used to protect joints, ligaments, tendons, bones and muscles to provide support, force distribution, and joint movement restriction. They play an irreplaceable role in preoperative knee joint fixation and postoperative knee joint care.

[0003] However, the common patellar dislocation support is large in size, cannot adjust the clamping force on the patella, and is not convenient for different people. The application scenarios are limited, and it cannot take into account the full cycle of preoperative and postoperative use at the same time. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems or at least partially solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a patella protector.

[0005] The present application provides a patella protector, comprising a patella fixer, a fixing strap and an adjustment mechanism, wherein the patella fixer is provided with a protection hole for the patella to sink into and limit the movement of the patella; the number of the fixing straps is at least two, at least two of the fixing straps are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the patella fixer, and the fixing straps located on both sides of the patella fixer are fixed to each other to fix the patella fixer to the patella; the adjustment mechanism is arranged on the patella fixer, and the adjustment mechanism comprises a pull rope and an adjustment knob, the pull rope is arranged around the protection hole, and the adjustment knob is connected to the pull rope and is used to pull and loosen the pull rope to adjust the preload force at the protection hole.

[0006] Optionally, a silicone slider is provided around the protective hole.

[0007] Optionally, the patella protector includes two chucks, and the two chucks are detachably arranged on the patella fixer for adjusting and limiting the activity angle of the patella.

[0008] Optionally, the patella protector further includes two groups of mounting parts, and the two groups of mounting parts are arranged on the patella fixer, so that the two chucks are respectively mounted on the two groups of mounting parts.

[0009] Optionally, the chuck is connected to the mounting portion by hinged connection.

[0010] Optionally, a fixing connection portion is provided at one end of the fixing strap away from the patella fixer, and two fixing straps located on different sides of the patella fixer are fixed to each other via the fixing connection portion.

[0011] Optionally, the patella protector further includes two pressure straps, which are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the patella fixer, and the pressure straps are used to pressurize and fix the upper and lower sides of the patella fixer.

[0012] Optionally, a plurality of first connection parts are respectively provided at both ends of the compression bandage, and the plurality of first connection parts cooperate with each other to perform compression and fixation on the upper and lower sides of the patella fixator.

[0013] Optionally, the compression bandage further comprises two slots, the spacing between the two slots is the same as the spacing between the two groups of mounting portions, the slot width is the same as the width of the mounting portion, and the mounting portion is clamped in the slot to connect the compression bandage to the patella fixator, and / or,

[0014] The compression strap further includes a second connection portion, and the second connection portion is used to connect the fixing strap and the compression strap.

[0015] Optionally, the patella fixator is made of cotton or plant fiber, and / or,

[0016] The fixing strap is made of cotton or plant fiber, and / or,

[0017] The compression bandage is made of cotton or plant fiber, and / or,

[0018] The fixing straps located on both sides of the patella fixer are fixed by cross-fitting.

[0019] The patella protector provided by the embodiment of the present application has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0020] The patellar protector in the present application can effectively fix the position of the patella when in use. The fixing strap is wrapped around the human leg to fix the patellar fixator at the patella. By providing a protective hole on the patellar fixator, the protective hole allows the patella to sink into the protective hole and restricts the movement of the patella, thereby effectively fixing the position of the patella. Since one end of the pull rope is arranged around the protective hole, the protective hole can be tightened or loosened by the pull rope and the adjustment knob to adjust the clamping force on the knee joint. Different force controls are used for different groups of people, so that different groups of people can fix the patella more firmly and better protect the knee joint. At the same time, the inconvenience of the patient wearing the brace is minimized. It is suitable for knee joint fixation before surgery and knee joint care after surgery. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a front structural schematic diagram of the patella protector according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the reverse structure of the patella protector according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a pressure bandage according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] The reference numerals in the specific implementation manner are as follows:

[0027] 1. Patella fixator; 2. Protection hole; 3. Fixing strap; 31. Fixing connection part; 4. Pull rope; 5. Adjustment knob; 6. Silicone slider; 7. Mounting part; 8. Chuck; 9. Pressurization strap; 91. First connection part; 92. Slot; 93. Second connection part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application, the scheme of the present application will be further described below. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0029] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application, but the present application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, "multiple" and "several" mean more than two (including two), unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0032] Reference to "embodiments" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0033] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 The front structure diagram of the patella protector of the embodiment of the present application. The patella protector of the embodiment of the present application includes: a patella fixer 1, a fixing strap 3 and an adjustment mechanism. The patella fixer 1 is provided with a protective hole 2 for the patella to sink into and limit the movement of the patella; the number of the fixing straps 3 is at least two, at least two fixing straps 3 are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the patella fixer 1, and the fixing straps 3 on both sides of the patella fixer 1 are fixed to each other to fix the patella fixer 1 at the patella; the adjustment mechanism is arranged on the patella fixer 1, and the adjustment mechanism includes a drawstring 4 and an adjustment knob 5. The drawstring 4 is arranged around the protection hole 2, and the adjustment knob 5 is connected to the drawstring 4, and is used to pull and release the drawstring 4 to adjust the preload force at the protection hole 2.

[0034] Specifically, in order to better fit the contour of the patella, the protective hole 2 is preferably a circular hole; the adjustment mechanism includes a drawstring 4 and an adjustment knob 5, a threading sleeve is arranged around the protective hole 2, the drawstring 4 is inserted into the threading sleeve, both ends of the drawstring 4 are located outside the threading sleeve, both ends of the drawstring 4 pass through the adjustment knob 5, the adjustment knob 5 can adjust the pulling of the drawstring 4, by pressing the adjustment knob 5 to reduce the clamping force of the adjustment knob 5 on the drawstring 4, the tension of the drawstring 4 can be adjusted manually, and the drawstring 4 can be pulled to adjust the tension of the drawstring 4 at the protective hole 2, and the adjustment knob 5 is used to fix the position of the drawstring. Alternatively, the shape of the adjustment knob 5 can be set to be circular, the drawstring 4 is connected to the circumference of the adjustment knob 5, and the tension of the drawstring 4 is adjusted by rotating the adjustment knob 5.

[0035] The fixing strap 3 is wrapped around the human leg and is used to fix the patella fixator 1 at the patella; by providing a protective hole 2 on the patella fixator 1, the protective hole 2 can allow the patella to sink into the protective hole 2 and limit the movement of the patella, so that the position of the patella can be effectively fixed. Since one end of the pull rope 4 is arranged around the protective hole 2, the protective hole 2 can be tightened or loosened by the pull rope 4 and the adjustment knob 5, and the clamping force on the knee joint can be adjusted. Different force controls are used for different groups of people, so that different groups of people can fix the patella more firmly and better protect the knee joint. At the same time, the inconvenience of the patient wearing the brace is minimized. It is suitable for knee joint fixation before surgery and knee joint care after surgery.

[0036] The adjustment mechanism is preferably provided in two groups, which can provide pre-tightening force in two directions of the patellar fixator 1. Of course, in other embodiments, the adjustment mechanism can also be provided in one group, three groups or more groups, and the number of the adjustment mechanisms can be flexibly selected according to the usage scenario and size of the patellar protector.

[0037] In some examples, a silicone slider 6 is arranged around the protective hole 2. The silicone slider 6 is in direct contact with the human skin, which can make the protective gear more fit, stable, not easy to slip, and easier to fix the patella position.

[0038] Meanwhile, in other embodiments, the fixing straps 3 on both sides of the patella fixer 1 are fixed by cross-matching. The fixing straps 3 are cross-covered on the legs, so that the fixing straps 3 can bind the legs more firmly, thereby fixing the patella fixer 1 more firmly.

[0039] Of course, in other embodiments, the fixing strap 3 may also adopt other fixing forms. The fixing strap 3 may be arranged in parallel on both sides of the patella fixer 1, and the two ends of the fixing strap 3 on the same side are connected to each other, which can also play a role in fixing the patella fixer 1.

[0040] According to some embodiments of the present application, reference Figure 1 As shown, the patella protector of the embodiment of the present application includes two chucks 8, and the two chucks 8 are detachably arranged on the patella fixer 1, and are used to adjust and limit the activity angle of the patella.

[0041] Specifically, the two chucks 8 are respectively located on both sides of the protection hole 2 to limit the patella.

[0042] The two chucks 8 are respectively located on both sides of the protective hole 2, and can clamp both sides of the patella at the same time to limit the movement of the patella. When using the patellar protector, since the shapes of the patellas of different users are different, even for the same user, when the legs are bent at different angles, the contour of the patella will also change. The angles of the chucks 8 on both sides of the patella can be adjusted to make the chucks 8 fit the contour of the patella better and better protect the knee joint. At the same time, the inconvenience of the patient wearing the brace can be minimized. The chuck 8 can be disassembled repeatedly. When in use, it is set on the patellar fixer 1, and can be disassembled when not in use. The disassembled patellar protector can be used as an ordinary sports knee pad.

[0043] According to some embodiments of the present application, reference Figure 1 As shown, the patella protector of the embodiment of the present application further includes two groups of mounting parts 7, which are arranged on the patella fixer 1 so that two chucks 8 are respectively mounted on the two groups of mounting parts 7; the connection between the chucks 8 and the mounting parts 7 is hinged.

[0044] Specifically, the two groups of mounting portions 7 are in the shape of long strips, and the two groups of mounting portions 7 are arranged on the patella fixer 1 . The arrangement direction of the two groups of mounting portions 7 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the fixing strap 3 .

[0045] The two sets of mounting parts 7 are used to install the chuck 8, and the chuck 8 is hinged to the mounting part 7. Since the shapes of the patellas of different users are different, even for the same user, the contour of the patella will change when the legs are bent at different angles. The chuck 8 is hinged to the mounting part 7, and the chuck 8 can rotate within a certain range. The angle of the chuck 8 can be adjusted to better match the patella contours of different individuals.

[0046] According to some embodiments of the present application, reference Figure 2 , Figure 2 The back side structure diagram of the patella protector of the present application embodiment is shown in FIG. A fixing connection portion 31 is provided at one end of the fixing strap 3 away from the patella fixer 1 , and two fixing straps 3 located on different sides of the patella fixer 1 are fixed to each other through the fixing connection portion 31 .

[0047] Specifically, the fixed connection portion 31 can be in the form of Velcro, suction fasteners or buttons.

[0048] The fixing strap 3 wrapped around the leg is wrapped and fixed on the leg through the fixing connection part 31 to better protect the knee joint.

[0049] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pressure strap of the embodiment of the present application. In some embodiments, the patella protector also includes two pressure straps 9, and the two pressure straps 9 are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the patella fixer 1, and the pressure straps 9 are used to pressurize and fix the upper and lower sides of the patella fixer. A plurality of first connecting parts 91 are respectively provided at both ends of the pressure strap 9, and the first connecting parts 91 cooperate with each other to pressurize and fix the upper and lower sides of the patella fixer 1. The pressure strap 9 also includes two card slots 92, and the spacing between the two card slots 92 is the same as the spacing between the two groups of mounting parts 7, and the slot width of the card slot 92 is the same as the width of the mounting part 7, and the mounting part 7 is clamped in the card slot 92 to connect the pressure strap 9 to the patella fixer 1.

[0050] Specifically, the first connection portion 91 can be in the form of Velcro, suction fasteners or buttons.

[0051] The plurality of first connecting parts 91 in the pressure bandage 9 are used to apply pressure to the upper and lower sides of the patellar fixator 1 to ensure that the patellar fixator 1 does not slide, thereby solving the problem of the brace sliding down after being worn. The mounting part 7 is clamped in the clamping groove 92, and the setting of the clamping groove 92 can make the fixing of the pressure bandage 9 more stable.

[0052] In other embodiments, the compression strap 9 further includes a second connection portion 93 , and the second connection portion 93 is used to connect the fixing strap 3 and the compression strap 9 .

[0053] Specifically, the second connection portion 93 can be in the form of Velcro, suction fasteners or buttons.

[0054] The provision of the second connecting portion 93 can further strengthen the connection between the compression band 9 and the patella fixator 1 .

[0055] Since the chuck 8 and the pressure band 9 adopt a detachable structural design, they can be repeatedly disassembled during use, so that the patella protector has certain versatility and universality, and can be applied to multiple medical links such as knee joint protection, preoperative and postoperative.

[0056] refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the patella fixator 1 is made of cotton or plant fiber.

[0057] Because cotton or plant fiber are both skin-friendly and breathable materials, the patella fixator 1 needs to be in contact with the skin for a long time, and using cotton or plant fiber materials can enhance the comfort when wearing.

[0058] In other embodiments, the fixing strap 3 and the pressure strap 9 can be made of cotton or plant fiber. Of course, the patella fixer 1, the fixing strap 3 and the pressure strap 9 can also be made of other skin-friendly and breathable materials.

[0059] The specific steps of using the present application are as follows: first straighten the legs of the person wearing the brace, align the silicone slider 6 with the knee position, fit the patella fixator 1 and the fixing strap 3 tightly against the legs, cover the patella brace as a whole on the legs, and then cross-fix and stick the fixing strap 3; through the adjustment knob 5 of the adjustment mechanism, the protection hole 2 can be tightened or loosened, the preload force can be adjusted to a force suitable for the patient, and finally the limit angle of the chuck 8 can be adjusted. The pressure strap 9 can be removed at any time to reduce the weight of the brace so that the patient can wear it when resuming exercise. The patella brace has certain versatility and universality, and can be used in multiple medical links such as knee joint protection, preoperative and postoperative.

[0060] The content of this application is not limited to the examples listed in the embodiments, and any equivalent changes made to the technical solution of this application by ordinary technicians in this field after reading the description of this application are covered by the claims of this application.

[0061] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein by equivalents; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and they should all be included in the scope of the claims and specification of the present application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any way. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions that fall within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A patella protector, characterized in that: include: A patella fixer (1), wherein the patella fixer (1) is provided with a protective hole (2) for the patella to sink into and for limiting the movement of the patella; A fixing strap (3), the number of the fixing straps (3) being at least two, at least two of the fixing straps (3) being respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the patella fixer (1), and the fixing straps (3) located on both sides of the patella fixer (1) being fixed to each other to fix the patella fixer (1) to the patella; An adjustment mechanism is arranged on the patella fixator (1), and comprises a drawstring (4) and an adjustment knob (5). The drawstring (4) is arranged around the protective hole (2), and the adjustment knob (5) is connected to the drawstring (4) and is used to pull and loosen the drawstring (4) to adjust the preload force at the protective hole (2).

2. The patella protector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A silicone slider (6) is arranged around the protective hole (2).

3. The patella protector according to claim 1, characterized in that: It comprises two chucks (8), which are respectively detachably arranged on the patella fixer (1) and are used to adjust the activity angle of the patella.

4. The patella protector according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also comprises two groups of mounting parts (7), wherein the two groups of mounting parts (7) are arranged on the patella fixer (1), so that the two chucks (8) are respectively mounted on the two groups of mounting parts (7).

5. The patella protector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The chuck (8) and the mounting portion (7) are connected in a hinged manner.

6. The patella protector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing connection portion (31) is provided at one end of the fixing strap (3) away from the patella fixer (1), and two fixing straps (3) located on different sides of the patella fixer (1) are fixed to each other via the fixing connection portion (31).

7. The patella protector according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes two pressure straps (9), which are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the patella fixer (1), and the pressure straps (9) are used to pressurize and fix the upper and lower sides of the patella fixer.

8. The patella protector according to claim 7, characterized in that: A plurality of first connection parts (91) are respectively provided at both ends of the pressure bandage (9), and the plurality of first connection parts (91) cooperate with each other to pressurize and fix the upper and lower sides of the patella fixator (1).

9. The patella protector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The pressure bandage (9) further comprises two slots (92), the spacing between the two slots (92) being the same as the spacing between the two groups of mounting portions (7), the slot width of the slot (92) being the same as the width of the mounting portion (7), the mounting portion (7) being clamped in the slot (92) so that the pressure bandage (9) is connected to the patella fixator (1), and / or, The pressure binding belt (9) further comprises a second connecting portion (93), wherein the second connecting portion (93) is used to connect the fixing binding belt (3) and the pressure binding belt (9).

10. The patella protector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The patella fixator (1) is made of cotton or plant fiber, and / or, The fixing strap (3) is made of cotton or plant fiber, and / or, The pressure bandage (9) is made of cotton or plant fiber, and / or, The fixing straps (3) located on both sides of the patella fixer (1) are fixed by cross-fitting.

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