Adjustable elbow joint orthosis

By designing an adjustable elbow joint orthosis, the fixing bracket, movable bracket, telescopic assembly, adjustment assembly and guide slide lock assembly are solved, and the problem of difficult adjustment of existing equipment suspension is improved, and the comfort of patients and the applicability of the equipment is improved.

CN222584755UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-11HANGZHOU ZHONGKANG REHABILITATION ASSISTIVE DEVICES CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420945954.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-06
Publication Date
2025-03-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-06

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Technical Problem

The suspenders of existing elbow joint orthosis are difficult to adjust, resulting in lower comfort for patients, and difficult to adjust the equipment, making it difficult to adapt to the arms of different patients.

Method used

An adjustable elbow joint orthosis is designed, including a fixing bracket, a movable bracket, a telescopic assembly, an adjustment assembly and a guide slide lock assembly. Through the use of these components, the fixing, adjustment and rehabilitation training of the elbow joint is achieved.

Benefits of technology

It improves the comfort of patients, realizes adaptive fixation and rehabilitation training of arms of different patients, and enhances the practicality of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an adjustable elbow joint orthosis which comprises a fixed support, a movable support is arranged on one side of the fixed support in a rotating mode, telescopic assemblies are arranged at one end of the fixed support and one end of the movable support respectively, fixing grooves are formed in one side of the fixed support and one side of the movable support respectively, and adhesive tapes are arranged in the fixing grooves. The side, close to the fixing groove, of the fixed support is provided with a pasting layer used for fixing the pasting belt, one side of the fixed support is provided with an adjusting assembly used for adjusting the angle of the movable support, one side of the movable support is provided with a sliding guide locking assembly, and the sliding guide locking assembly is provided with a forearm hanging belt. The upper arm and the front arm are installed on the fixed support and the movable support respectively, then the pasting belts on the two sides are wound around the upper arm and the front arm and pasted to the pasting layers on the same sides respectively, the injured arm is fixedly installed, the movable support is driven to rotate by rotating the adjusting assembly, and then the elbow joint is driven to move. The position of the forearm sling is adjusted by sliding the guide sliding locking assembly, so that the forearm sling is adjusted to a proper neck hanging position, and the comfort degree of a patient is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of elbow joint orthoses, in particular to an adjustable elbow joint orthosis. Background Art

[0002] The elbow joint is composed of the lower end of the humerus and the upper ends of the ulna and radius, and includes three joints, namely the humero-ulnar joint, the humeroradial joint and the proximal radio-ulnar joint. It can perform flexion and extension movements, and also participates in the pronation and supination movements of the forearm. The elbow orthosis is a medical device used to fix and protect the forearm and upper arm after elbow surgery, and a sling is used to suspend the forearm part on the neck. However, the sling of the existing elbow orthosis is difficult to adjust, and the patient's comfort after hanging the sling around the neck is low. In addition, the existing elbow orthosis is difficult to adjust, and it is difficult to equip the arms of different patients, and the practicality is low. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide an adjustable elbow joint orthosis to solve the problems of the sling being difficult to adjust and resulting in low comfort level for patients, etc., proposed in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an adjustable elbow joint orthosis, comprising a fixed bracket, a movable bracket is rotatably provided on one side of the fixed bracket, a telescopic component is provided at one end of the fixed bracket and the movable bracket, a fixing groove is provided on one side of the fixed bracket and the movable bracket, an adhesive tape is provided in the fixed groove, an adhesive layer for fixing the adhesive tape is provided on the side of the fixed bracket close to the fixed groove, an adjustment component for adjusting the angle of the movable bracket is provided on one side of the fixed bracket, a guide sliding locking component is provided on one side of the movable bracket, and the guide sliding locking component is provided with a forearm sling.

[0005] Preferably, the telescopic assembly includes sliding grooves symmetrically provided on one side of the fixed bracket and the movable bracket, and telescopic plates are slidably provided on the sliding grooves on both sides, threaded holes are provided on the ends of the fixed bracket and the movable bracket corresponding to the sliding grooves on the same side, a movable rod is connected to the threaded holes, a pressure block is provided at the bottom of the movable rod, and an anti-slip pad is provided on the pressure block close to the telescopic plate.

[0006] Preferably, the adjustment assembly includes a driving shaft rotatably provided through the top of one side of the fixed bracket, a transmission shaft rotatably provided on one side of the driving shaft, a driving wheel is provided at the end of the driving shaft, a transmission wheel meshing with the driving wheel is provided at the end of the transmission shaft, the movable bracket is fixedly arranged on the transmission shaft, and a knob is provided on the top of the driving shaft.

[0007] Preferably, a scale for angle adjustment is provided on the top of the fixing bracket, located outside the knob.

[0008] Preferably, the guide slide locking assembly includes a guide slide groove provided on one side of the movable bracket, a plurality of locking holes are linearly symmetrically provided on the side wall of the guide slide groove, a locking block is slidably provided in the guide slide groove, a mounting port for installing the forearm sling is provided on one side of the locking block, a driving cavity is provided in the middle of the locking block, locking plates that are symmetrically and movably locked with the locking holes are provided in the driving cavity, springs are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the locking plates on both sides, a driving rod is provided on the outer wall of the locking block that passes through the driving cavity, and a locking block is provided at the bottom of the driving rod.

[0009] Preferably, the locking block is cross-shaped, the ends of the locking block are provided with rounded corners, and the locking plate is provided with grooves corresponding to the rounded corners.

[0010] Preferably, a heating pad is provided on a side of the fixed bracket close to the movable bracket.

[0011] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0012] 1. Install the upper arm and forearm on the fixed bracket and the movable bracket respectively, then wrap the adhesive tapes on both sides around the upper arm and forearm, and stick them to the adhesive layer on the same side respectively, fix the injured arm, and drive the movable bracket to rotate by rotating the adjustment component, and then drive the elbow joint to move, which is convenient for rehabilitation training of the elbow joint. Adjust the position of the forearm sling by sliding the guide locking component so that the forearm sling can be adjusted to a suitable neck hanging position to improve the patient's comfort.

[0013] 2. The pressing block is driven to move by rotating the movable rod. When the telescopic plate is adjusted to an appropriate position, the anti-skid pad on one side of the pressing block presses and fixes the telescopic plate, so that arms of different lengths can be fixed by the device, thereby improving the practicability of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure from a first viewing angle of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a second perspective three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the telescopic plate in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the locking block in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the driving chamber in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] In the figure: 1. fixed bracket; 2. movable bracket; 3. telescopic component; 31. slide groove; 32. telescopic plate; 33. threaded hole; 34. movable rod; 35. pressure block; 36. anti-skid pad; 4. fixed groove; 5. adhesive tape; 6. adjustment component; 61. driving shaft; 62. transmission shaft; 63. driving wheel; 64. transmission wheel; 65. knob; 7. guide sliding locking component; 71. guide sliding groove; 72. locking hole; 73. locking block; 74. installation port; 75. drive cavity 76. locking plate; 77. spring; 78. drive rod; 79. locking block; 8. forearm sling; 9. scale; 10. groove; 11. hot compress pad; 12. adhesive layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] 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.

[0021] See also Figures 1 to 5 The utility model provides an adjustable elbow joint orthosis, including a fixed bracket 1, a movable bracket 2 is rotatably provided on one side of the fixed bracket 1, a telescopic component 3 is provided on one end of the fixed bracket 1 and the movable bracket 2, a fixed groove 4 is provided on one side of the fixed bracket 1 and the movable bracket 2, an adhesive tape 5 is provided in the fixed groove 4, an adhesive layer for fixing the adhesive tape 5 is provided on one side of the fixed bracket 1 close to the fixed groove 4, an adjusting component 6 for adjusting the angle of the movable bracket 2 is provided on one side of the fixed bracket 1, and a telescopic component 3 is provided on one side of the movable bracket 2. A guide sliding locking component 7 is provided, and the guide sliding locking component 7 is provided with a forearm sling 9. The upper arm and forearm are respectively installed on the fixed bracket 1 and the movable bracket 2, and then the adhesive tapes 5 on both sides are wrapped around the upper arm and forearm and respectively adhered to the adhesive layer on the same side to fix the injured arm. By rotating the adjustment component 6, the movable bracket is driven to rotate, and then the elbow joint is driven to move, which is convenient for rehabilitation training of the elbow joint. The position of the forearm sling 9 is adjusted by sliding the guide sliding locking component 7 so that the forearm sling 9 can be adjusted to a suitable neck hanging position to improve the patient's comfort.

[0022] like Figure 2As shown, specifically, the telescopic assembly 3 includes a sliding groove 31 symmetrically provided on one side of the fixed bracket 1 and the movable bracket 2, and a telescopic plate 32 is slidably provided on the sliding grooves 31 on both sides, and a threaded hole 33 is provided at the end of the fixed bracket 1 and the movable bracket 2 corresponding to the sliding grooves 31 on the same side, and a movable rod 34 is connected in the threaded hole 33, and a pressing block 35 is provided at the bottom of the movable rod 34, and an anti-skid pad 36 is provided on the side of the pressing block 35 close to the telescopic plate 32. The pressing block 35 is moved by rotating the movable rod 34. When the telescopic plate 32 is adjusted to an appropriate position, the anti-skid pad 36 on one side of the pressing block 35 presses and fixes the telescopic plate 32, thereby realizing the equipment of the arms of different patients and improving the practicability of the equipment.

[0023] Specifically, the adjustment component 6 includes a driving shaft 61 that is rotatably provided through the top of one side of the fixed bracket 1, a transmission shaft 62 that is rotatably provided on one side of the driving shaft 61, a driving wheel 63 is provided at the end of the driving shaft 61, and a transmission wheel 64 that meshes with the driving wheel 63 is provided at the end of the transmission shaft 62. The movable bracket 2 is fixedly set on the transmission shaft 62, and a knob 65 is provided on the top of the driving shaft 61. By rotating the knob 65, the driving shaft 61 is driven to rotate synchronously, and then the driving wheel 63 and the driven wheel are meshed and transmitted with each other, so that the driven shaft drives the movable bracket 2 to rotate, and drives the arm to move, so as to facilitate rehabilitation training of the elbow joint.

[0024] Specifically, an angle adjustment scale 10 is provided at the top of the fixed bracket 1 and outside the knob 65. The rotation angle of the movable bracket 2 is adjusted by the scale 10 to prevent excessive rotation angle from causing secondary injury to the elbow joint during rehabilitation training.

[0025] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 When the locking plate 77 is in the locked state, the locking plate 78 can be locked to the locking plate 71 through the locking cam 76. When the locking plate 77 is locked, the locking plate 78 can be locked to the locking plate 71 through the locking cam 76.

[0026] Specifically, the locking block 8 is cross-shaped, and the ends of the locking block 8 are provided with rounded corners. The locking plate 77 is provided with grooves 11 corresponding to the rounded corners. By embedding the ends of the locking block 8 into the grooves 11, the stability of the locking block 73 after locking is improved.

[0027] Specifically, a heating pad 12 is provided on one side of the fixed bracket 1 close to the movable bracket 2, and the heating pad 12 can be used to perform heating treatment on the injured elbow joint of the patient to accelerate the recovery of the elbow joint.

[0028] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: before use, the telescopic plate 32 is respectively stored in the fixed bracket 1 and the movable bracket 2, and the adhesive tape 5 is adhered to the adhesive layer. When in use, the upper arm and forearm are respectively installed on the fixed bracket 1 and the movable bracket 2, and then the adhesive tapes 5 on both sides are wrapped around the upper arm and forearm, and are respectively adhered to the adhesive layer on the same side, so as to fix the injured arm. By observing the scale 10, the knob 65 is turned to drive the movable bracket to rotate synchronously, and then the elbow joint is driven to move, which is convenient for rehabilitation training of the elbow joint. The position of the forearm sling 9 is adjusted by the sliding lock block 73, so that the forearm sling 9 can be adjusted to a suitable neck hanging position to improve the patient's comfort.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modification, equivalent substitution or improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable elbow joint orthosis, comprising a fixed bracket (1), one side of the fixed bracket (1) being rotatably provided with a movable bracket (2), characterized in that: The fixed bracket (1) and the movable bracket (2) are each provided with a telescopic component (3) at one end, the fixed bracket (1) and the movable bracket (2) are each provided with a fixing groove (4) at one side, an adhesive tape (5) is provided in the fixing groove (4), an adhesive layer for fixing the adhesive tape (5) is provided at one side of the fixed bracket (1) close to the fixing groove (4), an adjustment component (6) for adjusting the angle of the movable bracket (2) is provided at one side of the fixed bracket (1), a guide slide locking component (7) is provided at one side of the movable bracket (2), and the guide slide locking component (7) is provided with a forearm sling (9).

2. The adjustable elbow orthosis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic assembly (3) comprises a fixed bracket (1) and a movable bracket (2) having sliding grooves (31) symmetrically arranged on one side, the sliding grooves (31) on both sides being slidably arranged with a telescopic plate (32), threaded holes (33) being arranged at the ends of the fixed bracket (1) and the movable bracket (2) corresponding to the sliding grooves (31) on the same side, a movable rod (34) being connected in the threaded hole (33), a pressing block (35) being arranged at the bottom of the movable rod (34), and an anti-slip pad (36) being arranged on the side of the pressing block (35) close to the telescopic plate (32).

3. The adjustable elbow orthosis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly (6) comprises a driving shaft (61) rotatably provided through the top of one side of the fixed bracket (1), a transmission shaft (62) rotatably provided on one side of the driving shaft (61), a driving wheel (63) provided at the end of the driving shaft (61), a transmission wheel (64) meshing with the driving wheel (63) provided at the end of the transmission shaft (62), the movable bracket (2) being fixedly arranged on the transmission shaft (62), and a knob (65) provided at the top of the driving shaft (61).

4. The adjustable elbow orthosis according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the fixing bracket (1) is located outside the knob (65) and is provided with an angle adjustment scale (10).

5. The adjustable elbow orthosis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide slide locking assembly (7) comprises a guide slide groove (71) provided on one side of the movable bracket (2), a plurality of locking holes (72) are linearly symmetrically provided on the side wall of the guide slide groove (71), a locking block (73) is slidably provided in the guide slide groove (71), a mounting opening (74) for mounting the forearm sling (9) is provided on one side of the locking block (73), a driving cavity is provided in the middle of the locking block (73), locking plates (77) which are symmetrically movable in the driving cavity and are locked with the locking holes (72), springs (78) are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the locking plates (77) on both sides, a driving rod (79) is provided on the outer wall of the locking block (73) and passes through the driving cavity, and a locking block (8) is provided at the bottom of the driving rod (79).

6. The adjustable elbow orthosis according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking block (8) is cross-shaped, and the ends of the locking block (8) are provided with rounded corners, and the locking plate (77) is provided with grooves (11) corresponding to the rounded corners.

7. The adjustable elbow orthosis according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heating pad (12) is provided on a side of the fixed bracket (1) close to the movable bracket (2).