Ankle pump device structure

By designing an automated ankle pump structure, the problem of assisting personnel in the prior art is solved, efficient and safe automatic ankle pump movement is achieved, and the comfort and preventive effect are improved through the massage function.

CN222640879UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-21周孟女

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420850681.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-23
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-23

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Technical Problem

The existing ankle pump exercise assistant cannot automatically complete the ankle pump movement, and requires assistance from family members or nursing staff, resulting in unstable exercise quality and reduced physical strength of the auxiliary personnel after long-term assistance, and weakened exercise effect.

Method used

An ankle pump structure is designed, including a sole shell, heel support plate, elastic strap and driving mechanism. The sole shell of the sole shell is rotated along the rotation pin shaft through the driving mechanism to realize automatic ankle pump movement, and the rotational power is adjusted through the tension sensor to ensure safety and adaptability.

Benefits of technology

Automatic ankle pump movement is realized, reducing dependence on auxiliary personnel, ensuring the quality and safety of exercise, and improving comfort through massage function, preventing venous thrombosis in the lower limbs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an ankle pump device structure, which belongs to the technical field of medical appliances and comprises a sole shell, a heel supporting plate is connected to one side of the sole shell, a rotating pin shaft is mounted on the outer wall of the heel supporting plate, and the sole shell rotates with the outer wall of the heel supporting plate through the rotating pin shaft. A heel supporting plate is arranged at the bottom of the sole shell, a penetrating groove is formed in the position, close to the heel supporting plate, of the bottom of the inner side of the sole shell, an elastic bandage is arranged at the bottom of the inner side of the sole shell, and a driving mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the sole shell. The foot sole of the patient penetrates through the lower portion of the elastic bandage through the elastic force of the elastic bandage, the foot sole of the patient is fixed, then the foot sole shell rotates along the outer wall of the rotating pin shaft through the driving mechanism, and then the ankle pump movement is automatically conducted on the patient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical instruments, and in particular relates to an ankle pump structure. Background Art

[0002] Ankle pump exercise is the active flexion and extension of the ankle joint. Simply put, it is the movement of the ankle joint that acts like a pump to promote blood circulation and lymphatic return in the lower limbs. Ankle pump exercise is a simple, safe and easy exercise method. The maximum dorsiextension, plantar flexion, and maximum inversion and eversion of the ankle pump exercise can enhance the strength of the tibialis anterior, quadriceps femoris, soleus, gastrocnemius, biceps femoris and other muscles of the lower limbs, squeeze the blood back through the active movement of the muscles, and prevent muscle atrophy. It can be performed immediately after waking up from anesthesia after surgery.

[0003] The patient is routinely instructed to lie or sit on the bed, stretch the lower limbs, relax the thighs, slowly curl the toes, try to make the toes point towards oneself, hold for 5 to 10 seconds to the maximum, then slowly press the toes down to the maximum, hold for 5 to 10 seconds, and then relax. This is one set, 30 sets each time. The ankle pump exercise method is simple, easy to learn and master by the subjects, and does not affect vital signs. It can be used as an active exercise method for nursing staff to guide patients who have been bedridden for a long time or immobilized for various reasons to prevent the occurrence of lower limb venous thrombosis. For example, Chinese utility model patent CN214074908U discloses an ankle pump function training aid, which uses the foot to press the sponge pad on the back of the foot. Pass it through the bottom and fix it on the auxiliary device fixing strap with Velcro to fix it. Adjust the front and back distance of the sponge pad on the sole and the up and down distance of the sponge pad on the back of the foot through the track and the connecting rod according to the size of the foot. Adjust the height of the support pad as needed. Adjust the height of the spring. When the toes are extended forward, the sponge pad on the sole of the foot is pressed and touches the sponge pad sensor on the sole of the foot. When the time is 5 to 10 seconds, the sensor automatically accumulates 1 time and records it on the first display. Similarly, when the toes are bent backward, the sponge pad on the back of the foot is pressed and touches the sponge pad sensor on the back of the foot. When the time is 5 to 10 seconds, the sensor automatically accumulates 1 time and records it on the second display.

[0004] Although the above-mentioned existing technology can record the number of times the patient exercises, some patients are unable to actively perform the foot hooking and pressing exercises, and need the patient's family members or caregivers to assist the patients in the exercises. The patient's family members or caregivers cannot guarantee the quality of each exercise. With long-term assistance, the physical strength of the patient's family members or caregivers gradually decreases, making the exercise effect worse and worse. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the utility model and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and utility model name of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, specification abstract and utility model name, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions.

[0007] An ankle pump structure includes a sole shell, one side of the sole shell is connected to a heel support plate, the outer wall of the heel support plate is installed with a rotating pin, the sole shell rotates with the outer wall of the heel support plate through the rotating pin, a through groove is provided at the inner bottom of the sole shell near the heel support plate, an elastic strap is provided at the inner bottom of the sole shell, the elastic strap is divided into multiple gears to adjust the tightness, and a driving mechanism is provided at the bottom of the sole shell, the driving mechanism enables the sole shell to rotate upward or downward along the axis of the rotating pin.

[0008] Preferably, a first tension sensor is installed between the driving mechanism and the bottom of the sole shell, the detection end of the first tension sensor is connected to a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom of the sole shell, and the first tension sensor detects the tension when the sole shell rotates downward.

[0009] Preferably, the heel support plate is fixedly connected to a support base on one side of the outer wall of the sole shell close to the sole shell, an electric telescopic rod is installed on the upper end of the support base, the detection end of the second tension sensor is connected to the upper end of the support base, and the base part of the second tension sensor is installed with a rotating shaft, which is rotatably connected to the bottom of the sole shell, and the sole shell rotates upward to detect the upward rotation force through the second tension sensor.

[0010] Preferably, the heel support plate is slidably connected to the calf support plate away from the outer wall of the sole shell, the calf support plate moves upward or downward along the outer wall of the heel support plate, the outer wall of the calf support plate is connected to a first magic strap, and the first magic strap binds the patient's calf to the inside of the calf support plate.

[0011] Preferably, massage airbags are installed on both sides of the calf support plate, and a compressor is embedded in the outer wall of the heel support plate. The compressor is connected to the massage airbags on both sides, and the compressor controls the massage airbags on both sides to expand and contract simultaneously, or to expand and contract alternately.

[0012] Preferably, a thigh support plate is provided at the upper end of the calf support plate, a connecting belt is connected between the thigh support plate and the calf support plate, a second magic strap is provided on the outer wall of the thigh support plate, the second magic strap binds the patient's thigh to the inside of the thigh support plate, and the thigh support plate and the calf support plate are rotated through the connecting belt.

[0013] Preferably, the outer wall of the thigh support plate is rotatably connected to a connecting plate, and the outer wall of the connecting plate is rotatably connected to a fastening bolt threadedly connected to the calf support plate, and the fastening bolt relatively fixes the position between the calf support plate and the thigh support plate.

[0014] Preferably, the driving mechanism includes an electric telescopic rod, an embedded groove is provided at the upper end of the support base, the electric telescopic rod is embedded in the embedded groove, the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod is connected to the base part of the first tension sensor, and the electric telescopic rod is telescoped to cooperate with the rotating shaft to make the sole shell rotate upward or downward.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] 1. The heel of the patient is placed on the upper end of the heel support plate and the sole of the foot is placed inside the sole shell. The elastic force of the elastic band makes the patient's sole pass through the bottom of the elastic band to fix the patient's sole. Then the driving mechanism is used to make the sole shell rotate along the outer wall of the rotating pin shaft, so that the patient automatically performs ankle pump exercises.

[0017] 2. By setting up the first tension sensor, the downward rotation value of the patient's sole can be detected when the sole shell rotates downward, and the downward rotation force can be adjusted according to the patient's different physical conditions. The second tension sensor detects the tension when the sole shell rotates upward, and the upward rotation force of the sole can be detected to avoid patient injury.

[0018] 3. The patient's calf is tied to the inside of the calf support plate by the first magic strap, so that the ankle pump can be installed more firmly. Each massage airbag is controlled by the compressor to be inflated or deflated. The massage airbags on both sides are inflated simultaneously or alternately to massage the patient's calf, which can make the patient more comfortable when doing foot rotation exercises and prevent lower limb venous thrombosis.

[0019] 4. The thigh is limited inside the thigh support plate by the second magic strap, and the movement between the patient's calf and thigh is not hindered by the setting of the connecting belt. The calf support plate is connected with the calf support plate by the setting fixing bolt, so that the calf support plate and the thigh support plate are fixed, thereby increasing the effect of ankle pump exercise. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ankle pump in the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the support base and foot shell structure in the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electric telescopic rod in the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the calf support plate in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the thigh support plate in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 For the utility model Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle.

[0026] The corresponding relationship between the illustrations and component names in the figure is as follows:

[0027] 100, support base; 101, heel support plate; 102, rotating pin; 103, embedded groove;

[0028] 200, sole shell; 201, through slot; 202, elastic band; 203, rotating shaft; 204, first tension sensor; 205, electric telescopic rod; 206, second tension sensor;

[0029] 300, calf support plate; 301, massage airbag; 302, first magic strap; 303, compressor;

[0030] 400, thigh support plate; 401, second magic strap; 402, connecting strap; 403, connecting plate; 404, fastening bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0032] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0033] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. The present invention provides the following embodiments.

[0034] like Figure 1As shown, it is a schematic diagram of an ankle pump structure of a preferred embodiment of the utility model. The ankle pump structure of this embodiment includes a support base 100, and the upper end of one side of the support base 100 is fixedly connected to a heel support plate 101, and the outside of the heel support plate 101 is rotatably connected to a sole shell 200. The heel is stepped on the upper end of the heel support plate 101 and the sole of the foot is placed inside the sole shell 200. The sole shell 200 rotates upward or downward around the heel support plate 101, thereby causing the patient's foot to be hooked upward or pressed downward along the ankle, actively causing the patient to automatically rotate and exercise.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, it is a schematic diagram of the support base and the sole shell structure in this embodiment. An elastic strap 202 is provided inside the sole shell 200, and the sole shell 200 is divided into multiple gears. The tightness is adjusted according to the patient's sole. The elastic force of the elastic strap 202 allows the patient's sole to pass through the bottom of the elastic strap 202 to fix the patient's sole, and then the patient's sole is driven to rotate up and down when the sole shell 200 rotates up and down. In this embodiment, a through groove 201 is provided on the inner side of the sole shell 200 near the bottom of the heel support plate 101, and a rotating pin 102 is detachably connected between the sole shell 200 and the outer wall of the heel support plate 101. The sole shell 200 rotates along the outer wall of the rotating pin 102. Through the setting of the through groove 201, the inside of the through groove 201 can be located outside the heel support plate 101 during rotation, thereby not affecting the rotation of the sole shell 200.

[0036] like Figure 2 as well as Figure 3As shown, it is a schematic diagram of the support base, the sole shell and the electric telescopic rod structure in this embodiment. The upper end of the support base 100 near the toe part of the elastic band 202 is provided with an embedded groove 103, and the electric telescopic rod 205 is installed inside the embedded groove 103. The telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod 205 is installed with a first tension sensor 204. The detection end of the first tension sensor 204 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the sole shell 200 through the rotating shaft 203. The extension or shortening of the electric telescopic rod 205 causes the sole shell 200 to rotate upward or downward. The setting of the first tension sensor 204 can make the sole shell 200 rotate upward or downward. 0 when the sole of the patient's foot rotates downward, the downward rotation value of the sole of the patient is detected, and the downward rotation force can be adjusted according to the different physical conditions of the patient. A second tension sensor 206 is arranged on the other side of the upper end of the support base 100, and the detection end of the second tension sensor 206 is connected to the upper end of the support base 100. The base part of the second tension sensor 206 is also rotatably connected to the bottom of the sole shell 200 through the rotating shaft 203. The second tension sensor 206 detects the tension when the sole shell 200 rotates upward, and then the force of the sole of the foot rotating upward can be detected, so that the patient can adjust the rotation force suitable for himself to avoid injury to the patient.

[0037] It is worth noting that the above-mentioned electric telescopic rod 205 is the driving mechanism in this embodiment. The driving mechanism includes but is not limited to the electric telescopic rod 205. As long as it is a mechanism that can rotate the sole shell 200 upward and downward, it can be applied to this embodiment.

[0038] like Figure 4 As shown, it is a schematic diagram of the calf support plate structure in this embodiment, the heel support plate 101 is connected to the calf support plate 300 by sliding up and down away from the outer wall of the sole shell 200, and the outside of the calf support plate 300 is provided with a first magic strap 302, and the first magic strap 302 binds the patient's calf to the inside of the calf support plate 300, so that the ankle pump device can be installed more firmly, and massage airbags 301 are provided on both sides of the inside of the calf support plate 300, and a compressor 303 is embedded in the outer wall of the heel support plate 101 close to the support base 100, and the compressor 303 is connected to the massage airbags 301 on both sides, and the compressor 303 controls each massage airbag 301 to inflate or deflate, and the massage airbags 301 on both sides expand simultaneously or alternately to massage the patient's calf, so that the patient can be more comfortable when doing the sole rotation exercise, and lower extremity venous thrombosis can be prevented.

[0039] like Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, it is a thigh support plate and Figure 5The enlarged structural schematic diagram at point A in the middle shows that a thigh support plate 400 is provided at the upper end of the calf support plate 300, a connecting belt 402 is provided between the thigh support plate 400 and the calf support plate 300, and a second magic strap 401 is provided on the outer wall of the thigh support plate 400. The second magic strap 401 limits the thigh inside the thigh support plate 400, and the setting of the connecting belt 402 does not hinder the movement between the patient's calf and thigh. The outer wall of the thigh support plate 400 is rotatably connected with a connecting plate 403, and the end of the connecting plate 403 is provided with a fastening bolt 404 threadedly connected to the outer wall of the calf support plate 300. The fastening bolt 404 is connected to the calf support plate 300 to fix the patient's calf and thigh, so that the effect can be better when doing ankle pump exercises.

[0040] This embodiment also provides an ankle pump method, and the steps of use are as follows:

[0041] Step 1: Place the patient's foot inside the sole shell 200 and secure it with the elastic band 202;

[0042] Step 2: The electric telescopic rod 205 is extended and retracted to make the sole housing 200 reciprocate upward and downward, and the upward and downward rotations are maintained for ten seconds;

[0043] Step 3. Do one set of ten seconds upwards and ten seconds downwards, 500-1000 times a day, and 60 minutes a day. It can be done in several times according to the different conditions of the patients. The cumulative time should reach 60 minutes a day.

[0044] The above content is a further detailed description of the utility model in combination with specific implementation methods. It cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the utility model is limited to these descriptions. For ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the utility model belongs, without departing from the concept of the utility model, they can also make several simple deductions or substitutions, which should be regarded as belonging to the scope of protection determined by the claims submitted for the utility model.

Claims

1. An ankle pump structure, comprising a sole shell (200), one side of the sole shell (200) is connected to a heel support plate (101), characterized in that: The outer wall of the heel support plate (101) is provided with a rotating pin (102), the sole shell (200) rotates with the outer wall of the heel support plate (101) through the rotating pin (102), a through groove (201) is provided at the inner bottom of the sole shell (200) near the heel support plate (101), an elastic band (202) is provided at the inner bottom of the sole shell (200), the elastic band (202) is divided into a plurality of gears for adjusting the tightness, and a driving mechanism is provided at the bottom of the sole shell (200), the driving mechanism enables the sole shell (200) to rotate upward or downward along the axis of the rotating pin (102).

2. The ankle pump structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first tension sensor (204) is installed between the driving mechanism and the bottom of the sole shell (200); a detection end of the first tension sensor (204) is connected to a rotating shaft (203); the rotating shaft (203) is rotationally connected to the bottom of the sole shell (200); and the first tension sensor (204) detects the tension when the sole shell (200) rotates downward.

3. The ankle pump structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A support base (100) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the sole shell (200) of the heel support plate (101); an electric telescopic rod (205) is installed at the upper end of the support base (100); a detection end of a second tension sensor (206) is connected to the upper end of the support base (100); a rotating shaft (203) is installed at the base portion of the second tension sensor (206); the rotating shaft (203) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the sole shell (200); when the sole shell (200) rotates upward, the second tension sensor (206) detects the upward rotation force.

4. The ankle pump structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heel support plate (101) is slidably connected to a calf support plate (300) away from the outer wall of the sole shell (200); the calf support plate (300) moves upward or downward along the outer wall of the heel support plate (101); the outer wall of the calf support plate (300) is connected to a first magic strap (302); the first magic strap (302) binds the patient's calf to the inside of the calf support plate (300).

5. The ankle pump structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: Massage airbags (301) are installed on both sides of the calf support plate (300), and a compressor (303) is embedded in the outer wall of the heel support plate (101). The compressor (303) is connected to the massage airbags (301) on both sides, and the compressor (303) controls the massage airbags (301) on both sides to expand and contract simultaneously, or to expand and contract alternately.

6. The ankle pump structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A thigh support plate (400) is arranged at the upper end of the calf support plate (300), a connecting belt (402) is connected between the thigh support plate (400) and the calf support plate (300), a second magic strap (401) is arranged on the outer wall of the thigh support plate (400), the second magic strap (401) binds the patient's thigh inside the thigh support plate (400), and the thigh support plate (400) and the calf support plate (300) are rotated through the connecting belt (402).

7. The ankle pump structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the thigh support plate (400) is rotatably connected to a connecting plate (403), and the outer wall of the connecting plate (403) is rotatably connected to a fastening bolt (404) threadedly connected to the calf support plate (300), and the fastening bolt (404) relatively fixes the position between the calf support plate (300) and the thigh support plate (400).

8. The ankle pump structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driving mechanism comprises an electric telescopic rod (205), an upper end of the support base (100) is provided with an embedded groove (103), the electric telescopic rod (205) is embedded in the embedded groove (103), the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod (205) is connected to the base portion of the first tension sensor (204), and the electric telescopic rod (205) is telescopically matched with the rotating shaft (203) to enable the sole shell (200) to rotate upward or downward.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Ankle pump functional exercise assist device

    CN214074908U

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