Flexible damping type artificial limb socket

By introducing a buffer system that supports the base plate, support spring and damping into the prosthetic receiving cavity, the impact problem of the prosthetic receiving cavity on the residual limb is solved, and the comfort of use is improved.

CN222870725UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-16TAIAN MEILIAN PROSTHETIC ORTHOSIS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420754049.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-12
Publication Date
2025-05-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-12

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Technical Problem

The existing prosthetic receptive cavity is susceptible to rigid collisions and discomfort when running or walking for a long time.

Method used

A flexible shock-absorbing prosthetic receptive cavity is designed, which uses support base plate, support spring and damping to connect the cavity to the prosthetic connector to form a cushioning system to reduce impact on the residual limb.

Benefits of technology

Through buffering, the rigid stress on the residual limbs is reduced, the residual limbs are protected, and the comfort of use is increased.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible shock absorption type artificial limb receiving cavity which structurally comprises a cavity body and an artificial limb connecting piece, the artificial limb connecting piece is fixedly connected with the lower portion of the cavity body, the flexible shock absorption type artificial limb receiving cavity further comprises a lining and a flexible shock absorption component, and the flexible shock absorption component comprises a supporting bottom plate, a supporting spring and a damper. The upper portions of the supporting springs and the dampers are connected with the bottom of the outer side of the supporting bottom plate, the lower portions of the supporting springs and the dampers are connected with the bottom of the inner side of the cavity, limiting sliding grooves are formed in the lower portion of the inner side of the cavity, the lower portion of the supporting bottom plate is of a semicircular structure, the supporting bottom plate is slidably connected with the limiting sliding grooves, and outer air holes are formed in the outer portion of the cavity. The outer air holes are connected with the cavity in a penetrating mode, inner air holes are formed in the side portion of the supporting bottom plate, and the inner air holes are connected with the outer air holes in a penetrating mode. The utility model belongs to the field of limb sockets, and particularly relates to a flexible damping type artificial limb socket.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of prosthetic limb receiving cavities, in particular to a flexible shock-absorbing prosthetic limb receiving cavity. Background Art

[0002] The receiving cavity can comfortably accommodate the residual limb and effectively transmit the relevant force to the distal part of the prosthesis. It is the interface component of the human mechanical system. When connecting the prosthesis, the disabled people need to put on the receiver first to facilitate the connection of the prosthesis.

[0003] In order to increase the comfort of disabled people, the lining of existing prosthetic sockets is mostly made of soft materials with high comfort. However, rigid collisions are prone to occur between the prosthetic socket and the bottom of the residual limb. When running or walking for a long time, the residual limb is subjected to the long-term impact of the socket and is prone to discomfort. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is that the residual limb and the bottom of the artificial limb receiving cavity are easily impacted and cause discomfort.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: the flexible shock-absorbing prosthetic receiving cavity proposed in the utility model includes a cavity and a prosthetic connecting part, the prosthetic connecting part is fixedly connected to the lower part of the cavity, and also includes an inner lining and a flexible shock-absorbing component, the flexible shock-absorbing component includes a supporting base plate, a supporting spring and a damper, the upper part of the supporting spring and the damper is connected to the outer bottom of the supporting base plate, and the lower part of the supporting spring and the damper is connected to the inner bottom of the cavity.

[0006] Furthermore, a limiting slide groove is provided at the lower inner side of the cavity, the lower part of the supporting bottom plate is provided as a semicircular structure, and the supporting bottom plate and the limiting slide groove are slidably connected.

[0007] Furthermore, an external air hole is opened on the outside of the cavity, and the external air hole passes through the cavity. An internal air hole is opened on the side of the supporting bottom plate, and the internal air hole is connected to the external air hole.

[0008] Furthermore, the lining is movably connected to the interior of the cavity, and the lining is made of elastic breathable material.

[0009] Furthermore, a connecting groove is provided on the inner side of the upper part of the cavity, a connecting spring with one end connected thereto is provided inside the connecting groove, a limiting clamp plate is connected to the other end of the connecting spring, and the limiting clamp plate and the lining are crimped to each other.

[0010] Furthermore, a flexible layer is fixedly attached to the outer surface of the limiting clamp, and the limiting clamp is bent into an arc shape.

[0011] Furthermore, the prosthetic connecting member is a cylindrical structure, and the damper and the prosthetic connecting member have the same axis.

[0012] The beneficial effects achieved by the utility model using the above structure are as follows:

[0013] The flexible shock-absorbing prosthetic receiving cavity proposed in this scheme, by setting a supporting base plate in the cavity and connecting the supporting base plate to the cavity with a supporting spring and damping, can play a buffering role when the cavity causes impact to the residual limb, reduce the rigid force of the residual limb, protect the residual limb and increase comfort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a first overall cross-sectional schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a second overall cross-sectional schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a third overall cross-sectional schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0018] Among them, 1. cavity, 2. prosthetic connector, 3. external air vent, 4. inner lining, 5. limiting slide groove, 6. supporting base plate, 7. supporting spring, 8. damping, 9. internal air vent, 10. connecting groove, 11. connecting spring, 12. limiting splint.

[0019] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all of the embodiments; based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0021] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the utility model proposes a flexible shock-absorbing prosthetic receiving cavity, including a cavity 1 and a prosthetic connecting part 2, the prosthetic connecting part 2 and the lower part of the cavity 1 are fixedly connected, and also includes an inner lining 4 and a flexible shock-absorbing component, the flexible shock-absorbing component includes a supporting base plate 6, a supporting spring 7 and a damping 8, a limiting slide groove 5 is provided at the lower inner part of the cavity 1, the lower part of the supporting base plate 6 is set as a semicircular structure, the supporting base plate 6 and the limiting slide groove 5 are slidably connected, the upper parts of the supporting spring 7 and the damping 8 are connected to the outer bottom of the supporting base plate 6, and the lower parts of the supporting spring 7 and the damping 8 are connected to the inner bottom of the cavity 1, an external air vent 3 is opened on the outside of the cavity 1, the external air vent 3 runs through the cavity 1, and an internal air vent 9 is opened on the side of the supporting base plate 6, the internal air vent 9 is connected to the external air vent 3, and is used to ventilate the inside of the cavity 1 to increase the ventilation comfort.

[0022] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the lining 4 is movably connected to the inside of the cavity 1, the lining 4 is made of elastic breathable material, a connecting groove 10 is opened on the inner side of the upper part of the cavity 1, and a connecting spring 11 is provided inside the connecting groove 10 with one end connected thereto, and the other end of the connecting spring 11 is connected to a limiting splint 12, the limiting splint 12 and the lining 4 are crimped to each other, a flexible layer is fixedly attached to the outer surface of the limiting splint 12, and the limiting splint 12 is bent into an arc, the prosthetic connector 2 is a cylindrical structure, and the damper 8 and the prosthetic connector 2 have the same axis.

[0023] During specific use, the liner 4 is sleeved on the outer end of the residual limb, and then the liner 4 is aligned with the inner cavity of the cavity 1, and the liner 4 is inserted into the cavity 1. At the same time, the residual limb and the liner 4 squeeze the limiting splint 12 and the connecting spring 11. When the liner 4 is inserted into the cavity 1, under the action of the reverse force of the connecting spring 11, the limiting splint 12 clamps and fixes the liner 4 to complete the connection to the prosthetic receiving cavity. When walking or encountering resistance, the cavity 1 and the support spring 7 perform shock-absorbing and buffering treatment on the support base plate 6, which reduces the impact of the cavity 1 on the residual limb, makes the prosthesis bear more gently, and plays a buffering and protective role on the limb.

[0024] The above description of the utility model and its implementation methods is not restrictive. The drawings show only one implementation method of the utility model, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In short, if ordinary technicians in this field are inspired by it and design structural methods and embodiments similar to the technical solution without creativity without departing from the purpose of the invention of the utility model, they should all fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible shock-absorbing prosthetic receiving cavity, comprising a cavity and a prosthetic connecting piece, wherein the prosthetic connecting piece is fixedly connected to the lower part of the cavity, and characterized in that: It also includes an inner lining and a flexible shock-absorbing component, which includes a supporting base plate, a supporting spring and a damper. The upper part of the supporting spring and the damper is connected to the outer bottom of the supporting base plate, and the lower part of the supporting spring and the damper is connected to the inner bottom of the cavity.

2. The flexible shock-absorbing prosthetic receiving cavity according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting slide groove is provided at the lower inner side of the cavity, and the lower part of the supporting bottom plate is provided with a semicircular structure, and the supporting bottom plate and the limiting slide groove are slidably connected.

3. The flexible shock-absorbing prosthetic receiving cavity according to claim 2, characterized in that: An outer vent hole is provided outside the cavity, and the outer vent hole penetrates the cavity. An inner vent hole is provided on the side of the support bottom plate, and the inner vent hole is communicated with the outer vent hole.

4. The flexible shock-absorbing prosthetic receiving cavity according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner lining is movably connected to the inside of the cavity, and the inner lining is made of elastic breathable material.

5. The flexible shock-absorbing prosthetic receiving cavity according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting groove is provided on the inner side of the upper part of the cavity, a connecting spring with one end connected thereto is provided inside the connecting groove, the other end of the connecting spring is connected to a limiting clamping plate, and the limiting clamping plate and the lining are crimped to each other.

6. The flexible shock-absorbing prosthetic receiving cavity according to claim 5, characterized in that: A flexible layer is fixedly attached to the outer surface of the limiting clamp, and the limiting clamp is bent into an arc shape.

7. The flexible shock-absorbing prosthetic receiving cavity according to claim 6, characterized in that: The prosthetic connecting piece is in a cylindrical structure, and the damper and the prosthetic connecting piece have the same axis.