Foam protection sock for preventing formation of pressure sores

By designing a foam sock that includes anti-pressure components and wearable components, the pressure ulcer problem caused by long-term immobility of unconscious patients or patients who are inconvenient to move is solved, and effective protection and comfort of the patient's feet are achieved.

CN222764813UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-18SHAOXING PEOPLES HOSPITAL
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420714635.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-09
Publication Date
2025-04-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-09

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Technical Problem

In medical use, unconscious patients or some inconvenient patients who are inactive in their feet will not have a protective effect after wearing them. They are prone to pressure ulcers when placed in a long period of time, causing injuries to the patient's feet.

Method used

A foam sock protection that prevents the formation of pressure ulcers is designed, including the sock body, the anti-pressure assembly and the wearable assembly. The anti-pressure assembly includes protective pads arranged on the bottom, sides and heel of the sock, with soft foam guards attached to the surface. The wearable assembly facilitates quick wear and disengagement by opening wearable openings and connectors on the surface of the sock.

Benefits of technology

By setting anti-pressure components and wearable components in the socks, the patient's feet are effectively protected, and the formation of pressure ulcers caused by long-term immobility is avoided, which improves the patient's feet's health and comfort.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a foam protection sock capable of preventing formation of pressure sores, which belongs to the technical field of socks and comprises a sock body, a pressure prevention component and a wearing component. The top of the sock body is provided with a welt, and the front end of the sock body is connected with a sock toe; the first protective pad, the second protective pad and the third protective pad are arranged in the sock body, the first protective pad is arranged at the bottom of the sock body, so that the foot sole is in contact with the first protective pad when the sock is worn, and the second protective pad is arranged at the position, located at the ankle, of the sock body. By arranging the first protection pad and the second protection pad, when the feet of the patient are laterally placed, the second protection pad plays a role in supporting and protection, the heel part is in contact with the third protection pad, soft foam protection blocks are arranged on the surfaces of the first protection pad, the second protection pad and the third protection pad, the feet are protected through the foam protection blocks, and pressure sores caused by wearing socks when the patient cannot walk are avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of socks, in particular to a foam protective sock for preventing the formation of pressure sores. Background Art

[0002] Socks are a kind of clothing worn on the feet. Socks can protect people's feet in life. Naturally, cotton socks are also very popular among people, but cotton socks have the defect of poor elasticity. At the same time, cotton socks still have the disadvantage of poor air permeability and moisture absorption when worn for a long time. Users feel damp and stuffy after wearing them, which affects work and life. Among them, an elastic breathable cotton sock with application number "CN201220270032.X" is disclosed. The utility model has the following beneficial effects: simple structure, simple production, low cost, and the material of the sock body is woven with cotton yarn and spandex bare silk, so that the cotton socks have better elasticity and high comfort; by arranging terry loops at the outer surface positions of the heel and the toe of the sock body, the cotton socks have good moisture absorption and air permeability, but the structural design of the socks is single, and there is still room for improvement in clinical application: in medical use, unconscious patients or some patients who are not convenient to walk have no protective effect after wearing the socks due to the inactivity of their feet. Pressure sores are easily generated under the premise of being left motionless for a long time, causing injuries to the patients' feet. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a foam protective sock for preventing the formation of pressure sores, so as to solve the problem raised in the above-mentioned background technology that in medical use, unconscious patients or some patients who are inconvenient to walk have no protective effect after wearing the socks due to the inactivity of their feet. Pressure sores are easily formed under the premise of being left motionless for a long time, resulting in injuries to the patients' feet.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a foam sock for preventing the formation of pressure sores, comprising a sock body, an anti-pressure component and a wearing component;

[0005] Wherein: a sock opening is formed at the top of the sock body, and a sock toe is connected to the front end of the sock body;

[0006] The pressure-proof component includes a first protective pad, a second protective pad and a third protective pad, wherein the first protective pad is arranged at the bottom of the sock body, the second protective pad is arranged at both sides of the sock body at the ankle part, and the third protective pad is arranged at the heel part of the sock body, and the surfaces of the first protective pad, the second protective pad and the third protective pad are all connected with foam protective blocks;

[0007] The wearing component comprises a wearing opening which is arranged on the surface of the sock body, the wearing opening is communicated with the sock opening, and connecting pieces are arranged on the surface of the sock body at both sides of the wearing opening, and the connecting pieces at both sides are connected together.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the utility model: the connecting member is composed of a first connecting belt and a second connecting belt, a fixing buckle is installed on the surface of the first connecting belt, a fixing seat is installed on the surface of the second connecting belt, and the fixing buckle and the fixing seat are buckled together.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the utility model: a woven fabric layer is connected to the surface of the first protective pad, and a plurality of massage convex balls are arranged on the surface of the woven fabric layer.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the utility model: a breathable layer is provided at the bottom of the first protective pad, and breathable holes are provided on the surface of the breathable layer.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the utility model: the top of the sock opening is connected with an open anti-slip cover.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the utility model: a plurality of fixing seats are installed on the surface of the second connecting belt.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0014] (1) A first protective pad, a second protective pad and a third protective pad are provided inside the sock body, the first protective pad is provided at the bottom of the sock body so that the sole of the foot contacts the first protective pad when the sock is worn, the second protective pad is provided at the ankle portion of the sock body so that when the patient's foot is placed on its side, the second protective pad provides support and protection, and the heel portion contacts the third protective pad, and soft foam protective blocks are provided on the surfaces of the first protective pad, the second protective pad and the third protective pad so that the foot is protected by the foam protective blocks, thereby avoiding pressure sores caused by wearing the socks when the patient is unable to walk;

[0015] (2) Through the wearing component provided, a wearing opening connected to the sock opening is opened on the surface of the sock body. When the socks need to be worn, the wearing opening is opened and directly wrapped around the patient's foot, so that the anti-pressure component is in contact with the patient's foot. At this time, the connecting piece is pulled to seal the wearing opening. The connecting piece is composed of a first connecting belt and a second connecting belt. The first connecting belt and the second connecting belt are pulled close to each other so that the fixing buckle is buckled inside the fixing seat, thereby connecting the first connecting belt and the second connecting belt, which is convenient for wearing the sock body on the foot. This structural design makes it easy to quickly put the socks on the patient's foot and to take them off for washing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the split structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wearable component of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the breathable layer of the utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1. sock body; 2. sock opening; 3. sock toe; 4. anti-pressure component; 41. first protective pad; 42. second protective pad; 43. third protective pad; 44. foam protective block; 5. wearing component; 51. wearing opening; 52. connecting piece; 53. first connecting belt; 54. second connecting belt; 55. fixing buckle; 56. fixing seat; 6. fabric layer; 7. massage convex ball; 8. breathable layer; 9. breathable hole; 10. anti-slip cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the implementation of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the implementation of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the implementation of the utility model. Obviously, the described implementation is a part of the implementation of the utility model, not all of the implementations. Based on the implementation of the utility model, all other implementations obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0022] See also Figure 1-Figure 4 A foam protective sock for preventing the formation of pressure sores, comprising: a sock body 1, an anti-pressure component 4 and a wearing component 5; a sock opening 2 is opened at the top of the sock body 1, and a sock toe 3 is connected to the front end of the sock body 1;

[0023] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 The anti-pressure component 4 includes a first protective pad 41, a second protective pad 42 and a third protective pad 43. The first protective pad 41 is arranged at the bottom of the sock body 1, the second protective pad 42 is arranged on both sides of the sock body 1 at the ankle position, and the third protective pad 43 is arranged on the sock body 1 at the heel position. The surfaces of the first protective pad 41, the second protective pad 42 and the third protective pad 43 are all connected with foam protective blocks 44.

[0024] During specific use: a first protective pad 41, a second protective pad 42 and a third protective pad 43 are provided inside the sock body 1, the first protective pad 41 is arranged at the bottom of the sock body 1, so that the sole of the foot contacts the first protective pad 41 when worn, the second protective pad 42 is arranged at the ankle portion of the sock body 1, so that when the patient's foot is placed on its side, the second protective pad 42 provides support and protection, and the heel portion contacts the third protective pad 43, and soft foam protective blocks 44 are provided on the surfaces of the first protective pad 41, the second protective pad 42 and the third protective pad 43, so that the foot is protected by the foam protective blocks 44 to avoid pressure sores caused by wearing socks when the patient is unable to walk.

[0025] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 The wearing component 5 includes a wearing opening 51 opened on the surface of the sock body 1, and the wearing opening 51 is connected to the sock opening 2. Connectors 52 are provided on the surface of the sock body 1 on both sides of the wearing opening 51. The connecting members 52 on both sides are connected together. The connecting members 52 are composed of a first connecting belt 53 and a second connecting belt 54. A fixing buckle 55 is installed on the surface of the first connecting belt 53, and a fixing seat 56 is installed on the surface of the second connecting belt 54. The fixing buckle 55 and the fixing seat 56 are buckled together.

[0026] During specific use: a wearing opening 51 connected to the sock opening 2 is provided on the surface of the sock body 1. When the socks need to be worn, the wearing opening 51 is opened and directly wrapped around the patient's foot, so that the anti-pressure component 4 is in contact with the patient's foot. At this time, the connecting piece 52 is pulled to seal the wearing opening 51. The connecting piece 52 is composed of a first connecting belt 53 and a second connecting belt 54. The first connecting belt 53 and the second connecting belt 54 are pulled close to each other so that the fixing buckle 55 is buckled inside the fixing seat 56, thereby connecting the first connecting belt 53 and the second connecting belt 54, which is convenient for wearing the sock body 1 on the foot. This structural design facilitates quick wearing of the socks on the patient's foot and is also convenient for taking off and washing.

[0027] See also Figure 2 , Figure 4 The surface of the first protective pad 41 is connected to a woven fabric layer 6 , and a plurality of massage convex balls 7 are arranged on the surface of the woven fabric layer 6 .

[0028] During specific use: the surface of the first protective pad 41 is connected to the woven fabric layer 6, and the massage convex balls 7 connected to the surface of the woven fabric layer 6 can massage the patient's feet, which helps to promote blood circulation in the feet and improve recovery.

[0029] See also Figure 4 A breathable layer 8 is provided at the bottom of the first protective pad 41 , and breathable holes 9 are provided on the surface of the breathable layer 8 .

[0030] During specific use: a breathable layer 8 is provided at the bottom of the first protective pad 41, and the ventilation holes 9 on the surface of the breathable layer 8 can allow the patient's feet to be ventilated to prevent stuffiness and discomfort.

[0031] See also Figure 1 The top of the sock opening 2 is connected with an open anti-slip cover 10.

[0032] During specific use: the top of the sock opening 2 is connected with an anti-slip cover 10. After the sock body 1 is put on, the anti-slip cover 10 can be wrapped around the patient's calf to prevent the sock from slipping off the foot.

[0033] See also Figure 2 A plurality of fixing seats 56 are installed on the surface of the second connecting belt 54 .

[0034] During specific use: the multiple fixing seats 56 installed on the surface of the second connecting belt 54 allow the tightness of wearing to be adjusted according to the size of the patient's foot, so that it is suitable for different patients to wear.

[0035] A first protective pad 41, a second protective pad 42 and a third protective pad 43 are provided inside the sock body 1. The first protective pad 41 is arranged at the bottom of the sock body 1 so that the sole of the foot contacts the first protective pad 41 when worn. The second protective pad 42 is arranged at the ankle portion of the sock body 1 so that when the patient's foot is placed on its side, the second protective pad 42 provides support and protection, and the heel portion contacts the third protective pad 43. By providing soft foam protective blocks 44 on the surfaces of the first protective pad 41, the second protective pad 42 and the third protective pad 43, the foot is protected by the foam protective blocks 44 to avoid pressure sores caused by wearing socks when the patient is unable to walk.

[0036] As another foam protective sock of the utility model, the first protective pad 41 and the soft foam protective block 44 are not arranged inside the sock body 1. While reducing the cost of the sock body, the second protective pad 42 and the third protective pad 43 can also be used to cover the ankle and heel, and at the same time, the formation of pressure sores can be avoided, thereby increasing the flexibility and applicability of this foam protective sock.

[0037] The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to professional and technical personnel in the field. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for technical personnel in the field to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or to make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foam sock for preventing the formation of pressure sores, characterized in that: include: A sock body (1), wherein a sock opening (2) is provided at the top of the sock body (1), and a sock toe (3) is connected to the front end of the sock body (1); An anti-pressure component (4), the anti-pressure component (4) comprising a first protective pad (41), a second protective pad (42) and a third protective pad (43), the first protective pad (41) being arranged at the bottom of the sock body (1), the second protective pad (42) being arranged at both sides of the sock body (1) at the ankle portion, the third protective pad (43) being arranged at the heel portion of the sock body (1), and the surfaces of the first protective pad (41), the second protective pad (42) and the third protective pad (43) being connected to a foam protective block (44); A wearing component (5), the wearing component (5) comprising a wearing opening (51) opened on the surface of a sock body (1), the wearing opening (51) being connected to a sock opening (2), and connecting pieces (52) being provided on the surface of the sock body (1) at both sides of the wearing opening (51), the connecting pieces (52) at both sides being connected together.

2. A foam sock for preventing the formation of pressure sores according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting member (52) is composed of a first connecting belt (53) and a second connecting belt (54); a fixing buckle (55) is installed on the surface of the first connecting belt (53); a fixing seat (56) is installed on the surface of the second connecting belt (54); and the fixing buckle (55) and the fixing seat (56) are buckled together.

3. A foam sock for preventing the formation of pressure sores according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the first protective pad (41) is connected to a woven fabric layer (6), and the surface of the woven fabric layer (6) is provided with a plurality of massage convex balls (7).

4. The foam socks for preventing the formation of pressure sores according to claim 1, characterized in that: A breathable layer (8) is provided at the bottom of the first protective pad (41), and breathable holes (9) are provided on the surface of the breathable layer (8).

5. The foam socks for preventing the formation of pressure sores according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the sock opening (2) is connected with an open anti-slip cover (10).

6. A foam sock for preventing the formation of pressure sores according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of fixing seats (56) are installed on the surface of the second connecting belt (54).

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