Ankle joint brace with ventilation and heat dissipation functions

By integrating the air pump and breathable layer in the ankle brace, the problem of poor heat dissipation effect of existing ankle braces is solved, and effective heat dissipation and cooling effect is achieved, avoiding the risk of increased temperature in the affected area and infection.

CN222549442UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04SHENZHEN SECOND PEOPLES HOSPITAL (SHENZHEN INST OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE)
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421003483.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-10
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-10

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Technical Problem

The existing ankle braces have limited heat dissipation effect, which leads to an increase in temperature in the affected area and may cause epidermal lesions.

Method used

An ankle brace including a brace body, an inner liner and a heat dissipation assembly are designed. The heat dissipation assembly consists of an air pump, an air discharge and a power battery. The air pump outputs compressed air through the air discharge, and the air permeable layer and honeycomb fabric are designed to enhance the heat dissipation effect.

Benefits of technology

The design of compressed air and breathable layer output by the air pump can effectively dissipate heat and cool down, avoiding the increase in temperature and infection in the affected area.

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Abstract

The ankle joint brace with the ventilation and heat dissipation functions comprises a brace body, a neck bush and a heat dissipation assembly are installed on the brace body, the heat dissipation assembly comprises a power source battery, an air pump and an air exhaust, the air pump is installed on the brace body, the air exhaust is arranged on the neck bush, the air pump is communicated with the air exhaust, and the air exhaust is communicated with the power source battery. A plurality of air outlet holes are formed in the air exhauster; the power supply battery is detachably mounted on the brace main body and is used for supplying power to the air pump; compared with the prior art, during rehabilitation treatment, the air pump can continuously convey compressed air to the air exhauster after being powered on, the compressed air is conveyed to the ankle joint under the guidance of the air exhauster, heat dissipated from the affected part is dissipated through the breathable layer under the driving of circulating air, and therefore the purpose of conducting heat dissipation and cooling on the affected part is achieved; infection caused by temperature increase of an affected part is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ankle joint rehabilitation, in particular to an ankle joint brace with ventilation and heat dissipation functions. Background Art

[0002] The ankle joint is an important load-bearing joint of the human body. It bears huge impact and load during human movement. Therefore, the ankle joint is very susceptible to injury during movement. In order to avoid secondary injury in the future during rehabilitation treatment, it needs to be fixed with plaster or ankle brace during clinical treatment. Plaster is too thick and heavy, so ankle brace is mostly used for treatment. Although ankle brace is lighter and more breathable than plaster, the heat dissipation effect of ankle brace is limited. After wrapping for a long time, the temperature of the affected area will still increase, and even cause lesions on the epidermis of the affected area. Therefore, there is a need for an ankle brace with heat dissipation and cooling function. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide an ankle joint brace with ventilation and heat dissipation functions, aiming to solve the problem that the existing ankle joint brace has limited heat dissipation effect.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides an ankle brace with ventilation and heat dissipation functions, including a brace main body, an inner liner and a heat dissipation component are installed on the brace main body, the heat dissipation component includes a power battery, an air pump and an air exhaust, the air pump is installed on the brace main body, the air exhaust is arranged on the inner liner, the air pump is connected to the air exhaust, and a plurality of air outlet holes are arranged on the air exhaust; the power battery is detachably installed on the brace main body, and the power battery is used to power the air pump.

[0005] Furthermore, a power supply mounting portion is provided on the brace body, a groove and an installation slide groove are provided on the power supply mounting portion, an auxiliary hook and a power supply connecting portion are provided on the power supply battery, the power supply connecting portion is matched with the installation slide groove, and a sealing rubber pad is provided on the installation slide groove, and the auxiliary hook can be inserted into the groove to fix the power supply battery on the brace body.

[0006] Furthermore, a charging port, control buttons and indicator lights are provided on the power battery.

[0007] Furthermore, multiple groups of locking hooks are respectively arranged on both sides of the brace body, an elastic strap is installed on the locking hook on one side, an adjustment ring and a locking buckle are arranged on the elastic strap, the adjustment ring is used to adjust the length of the elastic strap, and the locking buckle is used to hook the locking hook on the other side.

[0008] Furthermore, the inner liner includes a liner body, leg earmuffs, foot earmuffs and an auxiliary tongue cover, the air exhaust is installed on the liner body, and the leg earmuffs, foot earmuffs and auxiliary tongue cover are all connected to the liner body.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner liner includes an outer cushion layer and a breathable layer, the breathable layer is honeycomb-shaped, and a shaped frame is provided at the edge of the inner liner.

[0010] Furthermore, a handle is provided on the brace body.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides an ankle joint brace with ventilation and heat dissipation function. During rehabilitation treatment, the air pump can continuously deliver compressed air to the air exhaust after being powered on. The compressed air is delivered to the ankle joint under the guidance of the air exhaust. The heat dissipated from the affected part is dissipated through the breathable layer driven by the circulating air, so as to achieve the purpose of heat dissipation and cooling the affected part, and avoid infection caused by increased temperature of the affected part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional view of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional view of the main body of the brace in the utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional view of the inner liner in the utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional view of the heat dissipation component in the utility model;

[0018] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional view of the power battery in the utility model;

[0019] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional view of the elastic band in the utility model;

[0020] Fig. 9 It is a structural view of the inner liner in the utility model.

[0021] Description of reference numerals:

[0022] Among them; 1. Brace body; 10. Power supply installation part; 11. Installation slide; 12. Groove; 13. Locking hook; 14. Elastic strap; 15. Adjustment ring; 16. Locking buckle; 17. Handle; 2. Inner lining; 20. Bushing body; 201. Outer cushion layer; 202. Shaped frame; 203. Breathable layer; 21. Leg earmuffs; 22. Foot earmuffs; 23. Auxiliary tongue cover; 3. Heat dissipation component; 30. Air pump; 31. Air exhaust; 32. Power battery; 33. Power connection part; 34. Auxiliary hook. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0024] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, when terms such as "set on", "connected", and "connected" appear, these terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or connected through one or more intermediate media. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances. The directional words that appear in the present utility model are to better illustrate the characteristics of the features and the relationship between the features. It should be understood that when the placement direction of the present utility model changes, the characteristics of the features and the direction of the relationship between the features also change accordingly. Therefore, the directional words do not constitute an absolute limitation on the characteristics of the features and the relationship between the features in space, but only play a relative limitation role.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the utility model provides an ankle brace with ventilation and heat dissipation functions, including a brace body 1, on which an inner liner 2 and a heat dissipation assembly 3 are installed, the heat dissipation assembly 3 includes a power battery 32, an air pump 30 and an air exhaust 31, the air pump 30 is installed on the brace body 1, the air exhaust 31 is arranged on the inner liner 2, the air pump 30 is connected to the air exhaust 31, and a plurality of air outlet holes are arranged on the air exhaust 31; the power battery 32 is detachably installed on the brace body 1, and the power battery 32 is used to power the air pump 30.

[0026] After wearing the mask, the patient can start the air pump 30, which can provide compressed air. The compressed air is blown toward the affected area under the guidance of the air exhaust 31. In the present embodiment, the air exhaust 31 is evenly distributed on the inner liner 2 in a herringbone shape to ensure that the affected area can be fully dissipated. The power battery 32 can provide energy for the air pump 30 for a long time to ensure that the affected area can be dissipated at any time. After the power battery 32 is exhausted, the patient only needs to replace the power battery 32 to continue using it, which greatly extends the working time of the air pump 30.

[0027] In this embodiment, a power supply installation portion 10 is provided on the brace body 1, a groove 12 and an installation slide groove 11 are provided on the power supply installation portion 10, an auxiliary hook 34 and a power supply connection portion 33 are provided on the power supply battery 32, the power supply connection portion 33 is matched with the installation slide groove 11, and a sealing rubber pad is provided on the installation slide groove 11, and the auxiliary hook 34 can be inserted into the groove 12 to fix the power supply battery 32 on the brace body 1.

[0028] Through the above-mentioned design scheme, the power supply installation part 10 is used to install the power supply battery 32. When installing the power supply battery 32, the patient only needs to press the power supply battery 32 against the power supply installation part 10, and then slide it to the bottom along the installation slide groove 11, and at the same time, the auxiliary hook 34 is inserted into the groove 12 to ensure that the power supply battery 32 can be fixed on the brace body 1; in this embodiment, a protrusion is provided at the installation slide groove 11, and under the action of the protrusion, the power supply battery 32 can be more firmly installed in the power supply installation part 10 to avoid the power supply battery 32 from accidentally falling off during life.

[0029] Electrical connection contacts are provided on the power battery 32 and the installation chute 11. When the power battery 32 is pushed into the bottom of the installation chute 11, the two power contacts will be connected, thereby electrically connecting the power battery 32 to the air pump 30. The sealing rubber pad can form a seal between the power battery 32 and the installation chute 11 to prevent moisture from interfering with the normal electrical connection between the power battery 32 and the air pump 30.

[0030] In this embodiment, a charging port, control buttons and indicator lights are provided on the power battery 32 .

[0031] In this embodiment, a plurality of locking hooks 13 are respectively provided on both sides of the brace body 1, an elastic band 14 is installed on the locking hook 13 on one side, an adjustment ring 15 and a locking buckle 16 are provided on the elastic band 14, the adjustment ring 15 is used to adjust the length of the elastic band 14, and the locking buckle 16 is used to hook the locking hook 13 on the other side.

[0032] In this embodiment, the inner liner 2 includes a liner body 20, leg earmuffs 21, foot earmuffs 22 and an auxiliary tongue cover 23, the air exhaust 31 is installed on the liner body 20, and the leg earmuffs 21, foot earmuffs 22 and the auxiliary tongue cover 23 are all connected to the liner body 20.

[0033] Through the above design scheme, when wrapping the affected part, the patient puts the affected part into the sleeve body 20, wraps the legs with the leg earmuffs 21 on the left and right sides in turn, adjusts the elastic band 14 to an appropriate length, and when pulling the elastic band 14, the locking buckle 16 hooks the locking hook ring 13 on the other side, and then adjusts the elastic band 14 through the adjustment ring 15 to ensure that it can firmly cover the patient's legs; when fixing the legs, the patient only needs to alternately put the left and right foot earmuffs 22 on the patient's feet, and then fold the auxiliary tongue cover 23 inward so that the auxiliary tongue cover 23 covers the patient's feet, and then pull the elastic band 14 to lock the auxiliary tongue cover 23.

[0034] In this embodiment, the inner liner 2 includes an outer cushion layer 201 and a breathable layer 203 . The breathable layer 203 is honeycomb-shaped. A shaping frame 202 is provided at the edge of the inner liner 2 .

[0035] Through the above design, the honeycomb-shaped air permeable layer 203 can increase the support strength while improving the air permeability, ensuring that the external airflow and the airflow output by the air exhaust 31 can flow in the air permeable layer 203, and the shaping frame 202 is used to assist the inner liner 2 in shaping so that the inner liner 2 can better fit the patient's affected part. The outer cushion is connected to the brace body 1 through Velcro to ensure that the inner liner 2 can be fixed in the brace body 1, and in this embodiment, the outer cushion is made of breathable fabric to ensure that the inner liner 2 has sufficient air permeability.

[0036] In this embodiment, a handle 17 is provided on the brace body 1, and the handle 17 can be easily taken.

[0037] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides an ankle brace with ventilation and heat dissipation function. During rehabilitation treatment, the air pump 30 can continuously deliver compressed air to the air exhaust 31 after being powered on. The compressed air is delivered to the ankle joint under the guidance of the air exhaust 31. The heat dissipated from the affected part is dissipated through the breathable layer 203 driven by the circulating air, so as to achieve the purpose of heat dissipation and cooling the affected part, thereby avoiding infection caused by increased temperature of the affected part.

[0038] In the absence of conflict, the above-mentioned embodiments and features of the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, rather than to limit the protection scope of the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solution of the utility model.

Claims

1. An ankle brace with ventilation and heat dissipation functions, characterized in that: The brace body (1) comprises an inner sleeve (2) and a heat dissipation assembly (3) mounted on the brace body (1); the heat dissipation assembly (3) comprises a power supply battery (32), an air pump (30) and an air exhaust (31); the air pump (30) is mounted on the brace body (1); the air exhaust (31) is arranged on the inner sleeve (2); the air pump (30) is connected to the air exhaust (31), and a plurality of air outlet holes are arranged on the air exhaust (31); the power supply battery (32) is detachably mounted on the brace body (1); the power supply battery (32) is used to supply power to the air pump (30).

2. The ankle brace with ventilation and heat dissipation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A power supply installation part (10) is provided on the support body (1), a groove (12) and a mounting slide groove (11) are provided on the power supply installation part (10), an auxiliary hook (34) and a power supply connection part (33) are provided on the power supply battery (32), the power supply connection part (33) and the mounting slide groove (11) are matched, and a sealing rubber pad is provided on the mounting slide groove (11), and the auxiliary hook (34) can be inserted into the groove (12) so that the power supply battery (32) is fixed on the support body (1).

3. The ankle brace with ventilation and heat dissipation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power battery (32) is provided with a charging port, a control button and an indicator light.

4. The ankle brace with ventilation and heat dissipation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of groups of locking hooks (13) are respectively arranged on both sides of the brace body (1); an elastic band (14) is installed on the locking hook (13) on one side; an adjusting ring (15) and a locking buckle (16) are arranged on the elastic band (14); the adjusting ring (15) is used to adjust the length of the elastic band (14); and the locking buckle (16) is used to hook the locking hook (13) on the other side.

5. The ankle brace with ventilation and heat dissipation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner sleeve (2) comprises a sleeve body (20), leg earmuffs (21), foot earmuffs (22) and an auxiliary tongue sleeve (23); the air exhaust (31) is mounted on the sleeve body (20); the leg earmuffs (21), foot earmuffs (22) and the auxiliary tongue sleeve (23) are all connected to the sleeve body (20).

6. The ankle brace with ventilation and heat dissipation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner liner (2) comprises an outer cushion layer (201) and a breathable layer (203); the breathable layer (203) is honeycomb-shaped, and a shaping frame (202) is provided at the edge of the inner liner (2).

7. The ankle brace with ventilation and heat dissipation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle portion (17) is provided on the brace body (1).