Device for preventing foot drop

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of energy-saving material production, in particular to a foot drop prevention device which comprises two vertical frames, sliding grooves are formed in the left ends of the two vertical frames, the ends, close to each other, of the two vertical frames are jointly and fixedly connected with a connecting base, and the inner walls of the two sliding grooves are jointly and slidably connected with a leg pressing mechanism. The lower end of the leg pressing mechanism is movably connected with a foot pressing mechanism. According to the device for preventing foot drop, the adaptability of the device is improved, blood circulation is promoted, muscle tension and stiffness are relieved, the prevention effect is enhanced, the comfort level of a patient is improved, nursing and cleaning are facilitated, rehabilitation training is assisted, and the workload of medical staff is relieved; the risk of foot drop is reduced, and the living quality of a patient is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of foot care, and particularly relates to a device for preventing foot drop. Background Technique

[0002] Foot drop is a common sequela of neurological diseases, commonly seen in patients with stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, etc. The number of patients with these diseases is huge, and with the aggravation of the aging trend of the population, the number of related patients is expected to further increase, thus driving the market demand for devices for preventing foot drop. Foot drop is mainly manifested as the plantar flexion position of the ankle joint, and patients cannot actively dorsiflex, showing the phenomenon of toe touching the ground and heel hanging in the air. Foot drop will not only cause inconvenience to patients in walking, affect beauty and quality of life, but also may lead to ankle joint ankylosis and loss of corresponding functions in the long term;

[0003] During the use of the existing foot drop prevention devices, there are at least the following drawbacks: 1. The existing devices cannot flexibly adjust the angle and height according to the needs of patients, which brings a lot of inconvenience to patients during use, affects the patient experience, and slows down the recovery speed; 2. The existing devices have poor use effects. For example, the T-shaped shoes may cause redness on the dorsum of the foot and heel, and even cause pressure injuries, reducing the comfort of patients. Therefore, we have developed a device for preventing foot drop. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a device for preventing foot drop, which can effectively solve the problems in the background technique.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A device for preventing foot drop includes two vertical frames. Chute grooves are opened at the left ends of the two vertical frames. A connecting seat is fixedly connected to the mutually approaching ends of the two vertical frames. A leg pressing mechanism is slidably connected to the inner walls of the two chute grooves. A foot pressing mechanism is movably connected to the lower end of the leg pressing mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the foot pressing mechanism includes two second motors. Second rotating rods are fixedly connected to the output ends of the two second motors. Connecting frames are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the two second rotating rods. Electric telescopic columns are fixedly connected to the interiors of the two connecting frames. Connecting rods are fixedly connected to the output ends of the two electric telescopic columns. Slide rods are fixedly connected to the upper inner walls and the lower inner walls of the two connecting rods. Fixed blocks are slidably connected to the outer surfaces of the two slide rods. A foot placing plate is fixedly connected to the mutually approaching ends of the two fixed blocks. Five massage head assemblies are movably connected to the upper end of the foot placing plate.

[0008] Preferably, the massage head assembly includes a micro motor. A third rotating rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the micro motor. A main massage block is fixedly connected to the upper end of the third rotating rod. Four movable rods are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the main massage block. Secondary massage blocks are movably connected to the ends of the four movable rods away from the main massage block. Reinforcing rods are movably connected between the four secondary massage blocks. The four reinforcing rods are respectively located at the lower ends of the four movable rods. A module sleeve is movably connected to the lower ends of the four reinforcing rods.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution: The height, body type and condition of each patient are different. The adjustable angle and height can be adjusted according to the specific conditions of different patients to ensure that the device can closely fit the patient's foot sole and provide personalized support.

[0010] Preferably, the upper end of the micro motor is fixedly connected to the foot placement plate. The outer surface of the third rotating rod is movably connected to the foot placement plate. The lower end of the module sleeve is fixedly connected to the foot placement plate.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution: It can massage the muscles and tendons of the foot to help relieve muscle tension and stiffness caused by long-term inactivity or fixed postures. This is of great significance for preventing foot drop and improving the comfort of patients.

[0012] Preferably, the leg massaging mechanism includes a first motor. A first rotating rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor. A support seat is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first rotating rod. An airbag is fixedly connected to the front end of the support seat. An elastic wrapping pad is fixedly connected to the upper end of the airbag. An air pump connection port is opened at the left end of the airbag. Two grooves are opened at the lower end of the support seat.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution: Massaging the patient's leg can directly promote blood circulation in the leg. The acceleration of blood circulation helps to reduce blood stasis caused by long-term bed rest or fixed postures and reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremities.

[0014] Preferably, the right end of the first motor is movably connected to the vertical frame. The outer surface of the first rotating rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the chute.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution: If the patient is in bed or on a chair and the sitting height is different, the overall device can be flexibly adjusted manually in height.

[0016] Preferably, two second motors are respectively fixedly connected to the left end and the right end of the support seat. The outer surfaces of the two second rotating rods are movably connected to the support seat. The mutually approaching ends of the two second rotating rods are respectively movably connected to the left inner wall and the right inner wall of the two grooves. A plurality of notches are opened at the ends of the two sliding rods away from each other.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution: if the electric telescopic length is not enough, manual stretching can be carried out to adjust the length, and the electric telescopic length is limited to the length set by the user. At the same time, the notch increases the fit between components and improves the operation stability of the device.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. In the utility model, by setting the foot pressing mechanism, starting the second motor to drive the connecting frame to rotate, starting the electric telescopic column, making the sliding rod slide in the fixed block, driving the foot placing plate to adjust the distance, and finally starting the micro motor, the main massage block and the secondary massage block are displaced, which can ensure that the patient's sole and calf maintain an appropriate angle, prevent foot drop caused by staying in a bad posture for a long time, and at the same time massage the foot, which helps to reduce complications such as swelling and pain caused by poor blood circulation;

[0020] 2. In the utility model, by setting the leg pressing mechanism, connecting the external air pump to the air pump connection port, starting the first motor to drive the support seat to rotate, and starting the external air pump, the airbag deforms to wrap and massage the calf, promoting blood circulation in the leg and reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremities. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of a device for preventing foot drop of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the foot pressing mechanism of a device for preventing foot drop of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the massage head assembly of a device for preventing foot drop of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the leg pressing mechanism of a device for preventing foot drop of the utility model.

[0025] In the figure: 1, vertical frame; 2, chute; 3, connecting seat; 4, leg pressing mechanism; 5, foot pressing mechanism; 41, first motor; 42, first rotating rod; 43, support seat; 44, airbag; 45, elastic wrapping pad; 46, air pump connection port; 47, groove; 51, second motor; 52, second rotating rod; 53, connecting frame; 54, electric telescopic column; 55, connecting rod; 56, sliding rod; 57, foot placing plate; 58, massage head assembly; 59, fixed block; 581, micro motor; 582, third rotating rod; 583, main massage block; 584, movable rod; 585, secondary massage block; 586, strengthening rod; 587, module sleeve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0026] In order to make the technical means, creative features, achieved purposes and effects realized by the present utility model easy to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0027] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "both ends", "one end", "the other end", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1-4 , the present utility model provides a technical solution:

[0030] A device for preventing foot drop, including two vertical frames 1, characterized in that: chutes 2 are opened at the left ends of the two vertical frames 1, a connecting seat 3 is fixedly connected to the mutually close ends of the two vertical frames 1, a leg pressing mechanism 4 is slidably connected to the inner walls of the two chutes 2, and a foot pressing mechanism 5 is movably connected to the lower end of the leg pressing mechanism 4.

[0031] In this embodiment, the foot mechanism 5 includes two second motors 51. The output ends of the two second motors 51 are fixedly connected with second rotating rods 52. Connecting frames 53 are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the two second rotating rods 52. Electric telescopic columns 54 are fixedly connected inside the two connecting frames 53. The output ends of the two electric telescopic columns 54 are fixedly connected with connecting rods 55. Slide rods 56 are fixedly connected to the upper inner walls and lower inner walls of the two connecting rods 55. Fixed blocks 59 are slidably connected to the outer surfaces of the two slide rods 56. A foot placing plate 57 is fixedly connected to the ends of the two fixed blocks 59 that are close to each other. Five massage head assemblies 58 are movably connected to the upper end of the foot placing plate 57; The massage head assembly 58 includes a micro motor 581. The output end of the micro motor 581 is fixedly connected with a third rotating rod 582. A main massage block 583 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the third rotating rod 582. Four movable rods 584 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the main massage block 583. Secondary massage blocks 585 are movably connected to the ends of the four movable rods 584 that are away from the main massage block 583. Reinforcing rods 586 are movably connected between the four secondary massage blocks 585. The four reinforcing rods 586 are respectively located at the lower ends of the four movable rods 584. A module sleeve 587 is movably connected to the lower ends of the four reinforcing rods 586; The upper end of the micro motor 581 is fixedly connected with the foot placing plate 57. The outer surface of the third rotating rod 582 is movably connected with the foot placing plate 57. The lower end of the module sleeve 587 is fixedly connected with the foot placing plate 57; The two second motors 51 are respectively fixedly connected to the left end and the right end of the support base 43. The outer surfaces of the two second rotating rods 52 are movably connected with the support base 43. The ends of the two second rotating rods 52 that are close to each other are respectively movably connected to the left inner wall and the right inner wall of the two grooves 47. A plurality of notches are formed at the ends of the two slide rods 56 that are away from each other.

[0032] Through the above solution: Since the height, body shape and condition of each patient are different, it can be adjusted according to the specific situation of different patients. When lying flat, lying on the side or sitting up, it can ensure that the device closely fits the patient's foot, providing personalized support. By adjusting the angle, it can ensure that the patient's foot and calf maintain an appropriate angle, preventing foot drop caused by long-term poor posture. At the same time, an appropriate support height also helps to maintain the functional position of the ankle joint, reducing the risk of foot drop. It can also help to adjust the position of the foot so that it is in a state conducive to blood circulation. This helps to reduce complications such as swelling and pain caused by poor blood circulation. Adjust according to the patient's feelings to avoid unnecessary pressure on the patient's foot caused by the device. This helps to improve the patient's comfort and reduce the discomfort caused by wearing the device for a long time. The operation is simple and the structure is clear, which helps to improve work efficiency and nursing quality.

[0033] In this embodiment, the leg pressing mechanism 4 includes a first motor 41. The output end of the first motor 41 is fixedly connected to a first rotating rod 42. A support base 43 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first rotating rod 42. An airbag 44 is fixedly connected to the front end of the support base 43. An elastic wrapping pad 45 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the airbag 44. An air pump connection port 46 is opened at the left end of the airbag 44. Two grooves 47 are opened at the lower end of the support base 43. The right end of the first motor 41 is movably connected to the vertical frame 1, and the outer surface of the first rotating rod 42 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove 2.

[0034] Through the above solution: massaging the patient's legs can directly promote blood circulation in the legs. The acceleration of blood circulation helps to reduce blood stasis caused by long-term bed rest or fixed postures, and reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremities. Good blood circulation can also provide more oxygen and nutrients to the feet, which helps to improve the nutritional status of foot tissues and promote the repair and regeneration of damaged tissues. Massaging the muscles and tendons of the feet helps to relieve muscle tension and stiffness caused by long-term inactivity or fixed postures. This is of great significance for preventing foot drop and improving the comfort of patients. By massaging, the long-term pressure on the legs can be reduced, and the risk of pressure ulcers (pressure injuries) can be lowered. This is particularly important for patients who need to stay in bed for a long time. At the same time, the provided massage effect can bring a comfortable experience to the patient, which helps to relieve the physical and mental stress caused by the disease and bed rest. This sense of comfort helps to improve the overall rehabilitation effect and quality of life of the patient. Enhancing the flexibility and range of motion of joints. For some patients with foot drop caused by neurological diseases, the massage mechanism can also stimulate nerve endings and promote the recovery and reconstruction of nerve function.

[0035] It should be noted that the present utility model is a device for preventing foot drop. During use, first, the leg pressing mechanism 4 is manually slid up or down to adjust according to the height of the chair or bed on which the patient is sitting. Then, an external air pump is connected to the air pump connection port 46, and the first motor 41 is started. The first motor 41 drives the first rotating rod 42 and the support base 43 to rotate. The external air pump is started, causing the airbag 44 to deform and wrap and massage the lower leg, massaging the patient's leg, which can directly promote blood circulation in the leg. The acceleration of blood circulation helps to reduce blood stasis caused by long-term bed rest or fixed postures and reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremities. Secondly, the second motor 51 is started. The second motor 51 drives the second rotating rod 52 and the connecting frame 53 to rotate. After the foot pressing mechanism 5 is rotated to the required angle as a whole, the electric telescopic column 54 is started, causing the sliding rod 56 to slide in the fixed block 59, driving the foot placement plate 57 to adjust the distance. Finally, the micro motor 581 is started, driving the third rotating rod 582 and the main massage block 583 to rotate. The main massage block 583 drives the movable rod 584 to rotate, and the movable rod 584 drives the secondary massage block 585 to displace. At the same time, the strengthening rod 586 displaces and is adjusted to the required angle to ensure that the device can closely fit the patient's foot sole and provide personalized support. By adjusting the angle, it can be ensured that the patient's foot sole and lower leg maintain an appropriate angle, preventing foot drop caused by long-term poor postures. At the same time, massaging the foot helps to reduce complications such as swelling and pain caused by poor blood circulation.

[0036] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art of this industry should understand that the present utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification only illustrates the principle of the present utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, the present utility model will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present utility model claimed. The scope of protection claimed by the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for preventing foot drop, comprising two stands (1), characterized in that : The left ends of the two upright frames (1) are each provided with a slide groove (2); the ends of the two upright frames (1) close to each other are fixedly connected to a connecting seat (3); the inner walls of the two slide grooves (2) are slidably connected to a leg pressing mechanism (4); the lower end of the leg pressing mechanism (4) is movably connected to a foot pressing mechanism (5); The foot massage mechanism (5) comprises two No. 2 motors (51), the output ends of the two No. 2 motors (51) are fixedly connected to No. 2 rotating rods (52), the outer surfaces of the two No. 2 rotating rods (52) are fixedly connected to connecting frames (53), the insides of the two connecting frames (53) are fixedly connected to electric telescopic columns (54), the output ends of the two electric telescopic columns (54) are fixedly connected to connecting rods (55), the upper inner walls and lower inner walls of the two connecting rods (55) are fixedly connected to sliding rods (56), the outer surfaces of the two sliding rods (56) are slidably connected to fixed blocks (59), the ends of the two fixed blocks (59) close to each other are fixedly connected to a foot placement plate (57), and the upper ends of the foot placement plate (57) are movably connected to five massage head assemblies (58).

2. A device for preventing foot drop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The massage head assembly (58) comprises a micro motor (581), the output end of the micro motor (581) is fixedly connected to a third rotating rod (582), the upper end of the third rotating rod (582) is fixedly connected to a main massage block (583), the outer surface of the main massage block (583) is fixedly connected to four movable rods (584), one end of the four movable rods (584) away from the main massage block (583) is movably connected to a secondary massage block (585), and reinforcing rods (586) are movably connected between the four secondary massage blocks (585), the four reinforcing rods (586) are respectively located at the lower ends of the four movable rods (584), and the lower ends of the four reinforcing rods (586) are commonly movably connected to a module sleeve (587).

3. A device for preventing foot drop according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper end of the micro motor (581) is fixedly connected to the footrest plate (57), the outer surface of the third rotating rod (582) is movably connected to the footrest plate (57), and the lower end of the module sleeve (587) is fixedly connected to the footrest plate (57).

4. The device for preventing foot drop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The leg pressing mechanism (4) comprises a No. 1 motor (41), the output end of the No. 1 motor (41) is fixedly connected to a No. 1 rotating rod (42), the outer surface of the No. 1 rotating rod (42) is fixedly connected to a support seat (43), the front end of the support seat (43) is fixedly connected to an air bag (44), the upper end of the air bag (44) is fixedly connected to an elastic wrapping pad (45), the left end of the air bag (44) is provided with an air pump connection port (46), and the lower end of the support seat (43) is provided with two grooves (47).

5. The device for preventing foot drop according to claim 4, characterized in that: The right end of the No. 1 motor (41) is movably connected to the stand (1), and the outer surface of the No. 1 rotating rod (42) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide groove (2).

6. The device for preventing foot drop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two No. 2 motors (51) are respectively fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the support seat (43); the outer surfaces of the two No. 2 rotating rods (52) are movably connected to the support seat (43); the ends of the two No. 2 rotating rods (52) that are close to each other are respectively movably connected to the left inner wall and the right inner wall of the two grooves (47); and the ends of the two sliding rods (56) that are away from each other are each provided with a plurality of notches.

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