Lower limb exercise device for bedridden patient

By designing a lower limb exercise device for bed-dwelling patients, using two-way motors and exercise components to drive the patient's legs to passive training, the problems of muscular atrophy and delayed recovery caused by long-term bed rest are solved, and effective lower limb exercise and blood circulation are achieved to promote patients' recovery.

CN222584940UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-11CHINESE PEOPLES ARMED POLICE FORCE BEIJING CORPS HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202421039462.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-14
Publication Date
2025-03-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-14

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Technical Problem

Vegetative or long-term bedridden patients are unable to get out of bed and move, resulting in muscular atrophy, muscle weakness, joint stiffness and immune depression, hindering rehabilitation and delaying or preventing the patient from moving independently.

Method used

A lower limb exercise device for bed-dwelling patients is designed, including a mounting block, connecting frame, device block and a two-way motor installed on the tail of the bed. Through the exercise components, the patient's legs are driven to passively train, simulate walking movements, and promote blood circulation in the lower limbs.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent and improve lower limb muscle atrophy, enhance lower limb muscle strength and endurance, promote blood circulation, improve patients' rehabilitation, and reduce the risk of delayed rehabilitation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a lower limb exercise device for a bedridden patient, and relates to the technical field of exercise devices. The device mainly comprises an installation block installed on the tail of a sickbed, a connecting frame is installed on the installation block, a device block is fixed to the connecting frame, a bidirectional motor is arranged in the device block, exercise assemblies are installed at the two output ends of the bidirectional motor, and the two exercise assemblies correspond to the two legs of a patient respectively. The exercise assembly comprises an L-shaped rod fixed to the output end of the bidirectional motor, a rotating rod is rotationally installed at one end of the L-shaped rod, a Z-shaped structure is formed between the rotating rod and the L-shaped rod, a pedal is installed at one end of the rotating rod, and an elastic bandage is connected between the two opposite sides of the pedal. The two-way motor is arranged, the two pedals drive the legs of a patient to imitate walking, blood circulation of the lower limbs of the patient can be promoted, muscular atrophy is effectively prevented and improved, and strength and endurance of lower limb muscles are enhanced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of exercise devices, in particular to a lower limb exercise device for bedridden patients. Background Art

[0002] If vegetative or bedridden patients are unable to get out of bed and walk for a long time, a series of adverse consequences will occur, including severe muscle atrophy and weakness, joint stiffness and low immune function. The above adverse consequences will hinder the patient's rehabilitation treatment, causing delayed recovery of the patient. In severe cases, the recovered patients will be unable to walk independently.

[0003] The applicant has designed a lower limb exercise device for bedridden patients, aiming at vegetative patients or patients who have been bedridden for a long time. The device can drive the patient's legs to perform passive training, thereby preventing the patient's lower limb muscle atrophy and weakness. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problems raised in the above background technology, and provide a lower limb exercise device for bedridden patients.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model specifically adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A lower limb exercise device for bedridden patients, comprising a mounting block installed at the foot of a hospital bed, a connecting frame installed on the mounting block, a device block fixed on the connecting frame, a bidirectional motor arranged inside the device block, exercise components installed on both output ends of the bidirectional motor, the two exercise components respectively corresponding to the two legs of the patient, the exercise component comprising an L-shaped rod fixed to the output end of the bidirectional motor, a rotating rod rotatably installed at one end of the L-shaped rod, a "Z"-shaped structure between the rotating rod and the L-shaped rod, a foot pedal installed at one end of the rotating rod, and an elastic strap connected between the opposite sides of the foot pedal.

[0007] Preferably, a controller is installed on the device block, and a rechargeable and dischargeable battery is installed on the device block.

[0008] Preferably, the foot pedal is in a "U" shape, and an arc-shaped baffle is fixed on the foot pedal.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting frame includes a connecting rod fixed on the mounting block, a perpendicular adjusting rod movably inserted through the connecting rod, the device block is fixed to one end of the adjusting rod, a side of the adjusting rod facing away from the mounting block is configured with a plurality of positioning holes distributed in an array, a positioning pin is movably inserted on the connecting rod, and one end of the positioning pin is movably inserted into one of the positioning holes.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning pin is threadedly inserted into the connecting rod.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting block is in a "U" shape and the opening of the mounting block is movably clamped on the side of the bed, a threaded rod is threadedly inserted on the mounting block, one end of the threaded rod is movably inserted into the opening of the mounting block and is installed with a pressure plate.

[0012] Beneficial effects:

[0013] When the utility model is in use, the mounting block is installed on the foot of the bed, and the medical staff or family members fit the soles of the patient's feet against the foot pedals and fix them with elastic straps, and then start the bidirectional motor, which drives the foot pedals to rotate through the L-shaped rod. The two foot pedals drive the patient's legs to imitate walking, which can promote blood circulation in the patient's lower limbs, effectively prevent and improve muscle atrophy, and enhance the strength and endurance of the lower limb muscles. By actively driving the patient's lower limb training, it can better help some patients who cannot move independently. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model 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, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0015] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 For this utility model Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of another direction of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of another state of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 1-Figure 4 middle:

[0020] 1. Mounting block; 2. Connecting frame; 3. Installation block; 4. Bidirectional motor; 5. Exercise assembly; 11. Threaded rod; 12. Press plate; 21. Connecting rod; 22. Adjusting rod; 23. Positioning hole; 24. Positioning pin; 31. Controller; 32. Battery; 51. L-shaped rod; 52. Rotating rod; 53. Foot pedal; 54. Elastic strap; 55. Arc baffle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0022] The present application provides a lower limb exercise device for bedridden patients, which is mainly used to solve the problem that vegetative patients or bedridden patients cannot get out of bed and walk for a long time, which will cause a series of adverse consequences, including severe muscle atrophy and weakness, joint stiffness and low immune function, etc. The above adverse consequences will hinder the patient's rehabilitation treatment, causing delayed recovery of the patient, and in severe cases, the recovered patient will be unable to walk independently. The following technical solutions are provided, which will be combined with Figure 1-Figure 4 Make a detailed description:

[0023] A lower limb exercise device for bedridden patients mainly comprises a mounting block 1 mounted on the end of a hospital bed, a connecting frame 2 mounted on the mounting block 1, a device block 3 fixed on the connecting frame 2, a bidirectional motor 4 arranged inside the device block 3, exercise components 5 mounted on both output ends of the bidirectional motor 4, the two exercise components 5 respectively corresponding to the two legs of the patient, the exercise component 5 comprises an L-shaped rod 51 fixed on the output end of the bidirectional motor 4, a rotating rod 52 is rotatably mounted on one end of the L-shaped rod 51, a "Z"-shaped structure is formed between the rotating rod 52 and the L-shaped rod 51, a foot pedal 53 is mounted on one end of the rotating rod 52, an elastic strap 54 is connected between the opposite sides of the foot pedal 53, the elastic strap 54 can fix the patient's foot to the foot pedal 53, the foot pedal 53 drives the patient's lower limbs to move, in specific operation, first Install the mounting block 1 on the foot of the bed and ensure its stability. Then the medical staff or family members fix the patient's feet on the foot pedal 53. Finally, the bidirectional motor 4 controls the two L-shaped rods 51 to rotate, and the rotating rod 52 drives the foot pedal 53 to move, thereby driving the patient's lower limbs to move, which can promote the blood circulation of the patient's lower limbs, effectively prevent or improve diseases such as varicose veins in the lower limbs, and relieve the patient's limb pain. Long-term bed rest will cause muscle atrophy in the patient's lower limbs. The use of this device can effectively prevent and improve muscle atrophy and enhance the strength and endurance of the lower limb muscles. Proper exercise can improve the patient's cardiopulmonary function and enhance the body's immunity and disease resistance. For bedridden patients, rehabilitation is a long and difficult process. This device can provide patients with targeted rehabilitation training and speed up the patient's recovery.

[0024] In this example, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4A controller 31 is installed on the device block 3. The controller 31 can control parameters such as the operating time, operating interval and operating speed of the bidirectional motor 4, which can better drive the patient's lower limb exercise. A rechargeable and dischargeable battery 32 is installed on the device block 3. The battery 32 can power the bidirectional motor 4, thereby driving the two foot pedals 53 to move.

[0025] For further information, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The foot pedal 53 is in a "U" shape. The sole of the patient's foot is inserted into the foot pedal 53, which can better limit the position of the patient's foot. An arc-shaped baffle 55 is fixed on the foot pedal 53, and the arc-shaped baffle 55 can support the patient's heel to ensure the stability of the fixation between the patient's foot and the foot pedal 53.

[0026] To improve the usability of the device and to accommodate patients of different heights, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The connecting frame 2 includes a connecting rod 21 fixed on the mounting block 1, and a vertical adjusting rod 22 is movably inserted through the connecting rod 21. The device block 3 is fixed to one end of the adjusting rod 22. The side of the adjusting rod 22 facing away from the mounting block 1 is configured with a plurality of positioning holes 23 distributed in an array. A positioning pin 24 is movably inserted on the connecting rod 21, and one end of the positioning pin 24 is movably inserted into one of the positioning holes 23. By moving the adjusting rod 22, the positions of the two foot pedals 53 can be changed, so that the soles of the patient's feet can be fixed to the foot pedals 53. By inserting the positioning pin 24 into the corresponding positioning hole 23, the adjusting rod 22 can be fixed; the positioning pin 24 is threadedly inserted on the connecting rod 21, and the fixing effect is better.

[0027] For further information, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The mounting block 1 is in a "U"-shaped structure and the opening of the mounting block 1 is movably clamped on the side of the bed. A threaded rod 11 is threadedly inserted on the mounting block 1. One end of the threaded rod 11 movably penetrates into the opening of the mounting block 1 and is installed with a pressing plate 12, which is convenient for removal and installation and convenient for installation according to different beds. The opening of the mounting block 1 is clamped on the side of the tail of the bed, and the threaded rod 11 is rotated to drive the pressing plate 12 to move. The pressing plate 12 and one of the inner walls on the opening of the mounting block 1 clamp the bed to ensure the stability of the entire device.

[0028] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A lower limb exercise device for bedridden patients, characterized in that: The invention comprises a mounting block (1) mounted on the foot of a hospital bed, a connecting frame (2) mounted on the mounting block (1), a device block (3) fixed on the connecting frame (2), a bidirectional motor (4) arranged inside the device block (3), an exercise assembly (5) mounted on both output ends of the bidirectional motor (4), the two exercise assemblies (5) corresponding to the two legs of the patient respectively, the exercise assembly (5) comprising an L-shaped rod (51) fixed on the output end of the bidirectional motor (4), a rotating rod (52) rotatably mounted on one end of the L-shaped rod (51), a "Z"-shaped structure between the rotating rod (52) and the L-shaped rod (51), a foot pedal (53) mounted on one end of the rotating rod (52), and an elastic bandage (54) connected between two opposite sides of the foot pedal (53).

2. A lower limb exercise device for bedridden patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (31) is installed on the device block (3), and a rechargeable and dischargeable storage battery (32) is installed on the device block (3).

3. The lower limb exercise device for bedridden patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The foot pedal (53) is in a "U"-shaped structure, and an arc-shaped baffle (55) is fixed on the foot pedal (53).

4. The lower limb exercise device for bedridden patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting frame (2) comprises a connecting rod (21) fixed on the mounting block (1), a vertical adjusting rod (22) movably inserted through the connecting rod (21), the device block (3) is fixed to one end of the adjusting rod (22), a side of the adjusting rod (22) facing away from the mounting block (1) is provided with a plurality of positioning holes (23) distributed in an array, a positioning pin (24) movably inserted on the connecting rod (21), one end of the positioning pin (24) movably inserted into one of the positioning holes (23).

5. The lower limb exercise device for bedridden patients according to claim 4, characterized in that: The positioning pin (24) is threadedly inserted on the connecting rod (21).

6. The lower limb exercise device for bedridden patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting block (1) is of a "U"-shaped structure and the opening of the mounting block (1) is movably clamped on the side of the hospital bed. A threaded rod (11) is threadedly inserted on the mounting block (1), and one end of the threaded rod (11) is movably inserted into the opening of the mounting block (1) and is provided with a pressure plate (12).