Protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores

By designing a multi-layer structure to prevent foot and ankle pressure ulcer protection device, the problem of insufficient functionality of the existing device is solved, providing comfortable support, breathability and warmth effects, promoting rehabilitation, improving rehabilitation experience and treatment effects, and is suitable for severely rehabilitated patients.

CN223054674UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-04THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF XINGTAI MEDICAL COLLEGE +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422124758.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-30
Publication Date
2025-07-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-30

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Technical Problem

The existing protective devices to prevent ankle pressure ulcers are poorly functional, lack pressure dispersive design, the adjustment ring and connection belt are not stable enough, the temperature control mechanism of the far-infrared carbon fiber heating plate is unclear, there is a risk of overheating, and the breathable cushion is prone to fall off when turning over or moving, which cannot effectively prevent pressure ulcers in the ankle.

Method used

A multi-layer structure including protective pads, raised pads, breathable pads, support connecting beads, heating components, groove pads, curved support pads, support protective pads and support elastic shafts is designed, combining breathable pads and heating components to provide comfortable support, breathable and warmth, and enhance stability and flexibility through modular design.

Benefits of technology

The device provides comfortable support, breathability and warmth through a multi-layer structure, promotes blood circulation, reduces discomfort, enhances stability, facilitates patients' movement, improves rehabilitation experience and treatment effects, and has support, breathability, warmth, physiotherapy and mobile auxiliary functions, with superior structural stability and breathability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores, particularly relates to the field of rehabilitation nursing, and comprises a device main body, and a protection pad is in lap joint with the middle part of the top of the device main body; a protruding pad is fixedly connected to one side of the protection pad, a breathable pad is connected to the middle of the bottom of the protruding pad in a penetrating mode, and supporting connection beads are fixedly connected to the two sides of the bottom of the protruding pad. During use, the protection pad and the protruding pad are combined, comfortable support is provided, breathability is enhanced through the breathable pad, discomfort of a patient lying in bed for a long time is reduced, local warm keeping and physical therapy are facilitated due to the arrangement of the supporting connecting beads and the heating assembly, the comfort is improved due to the ingenious layout of the groove pad and the arc-shaped supporting pad, and the comfort level of the patient is improved. By introducing a supporting protection pad and a supporting elastic shaft, the stability and flexibility of the device are enhanced, the patient can move conveniently, the posture of the patient can be adjusted conveniently, and the device integrates the multiple functions of supporting, ventilation, warm keeping, physical therapy, movement assisting and the like.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of rehabilitation nursing, and more specifically, to a protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores. Background Art

[0002] At present, in clinical nursing, tools for preventing pressure sores in patients include conventional tools such as air cushion beds and turning pillows. However, for areas with thin subcutaneous fat such as the ankles of patients, there are no specific tools for preventing pressure sores, thus increasing the risk of pressure sores in patients. Existing measures for preventing ankle pressure sores usually involve adding breathable pads. However, the existing breathable pads do not fit well with the ankle area and are easily dropped during turning and movement, failing to achieve a good effect in preventing pressure sores. For patients lying in bed for a long time, blood circulation is slow, the feet are not easily heated, resulting in cold feet for the patients, causing great pain to the patients.

[0003] After retrieval, the existing patent (application number: 201620177516.8) discloses a protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores, which includes a protection pad sleeve and a protection pad body filled in the protection pad sleeve. A zipper is arranged on the protection pad sleeve along the length direction of the protection pad sleeve. An adjustment ring is arranged on the back of the protection pad sleeve. A first connecting band and a second connecting band are connected to the adjustment ring. A female adhesive tape is arranged on the inner side of the first connecting band, and a male adhesive tape is arranged at a position corresponding to the female adhesive tape on the outer side of the second connecting band. An elastic front blocking band is arranged at the front end of the protection pad sleeve. Both sides of the front blocking band are connected to the protection pad sleeve through connecting buckles. A far-infrared carbon fiber heating sheet is arranged inside the front blocking band. The protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores of the utility model has the characteristics of light weight, breathability, portability, high protection, etc. The inventor found the following problems in the prior art during the implementation of the utility model:

[0004] Such protection devices have poor functionality. They lack a clear pressure dispersion design and may not be sufficient to comprehensively prevent pressure sores in the ankle area caused by long-term pressure. Secondly, although the design of the adjustment ring and the connecting band is convenient for wearing, it may not be stable enough, especially for patients with limited mobility, there is a risk of loosening. In addition, the temperature control mechanism of the far-infrared carbon fiber heating sheet is not clearly mentioned, and there may be a risk of overheating, so it is necessary to ensure the safety of use.

[0005] Therefore, a protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores is proposed to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the utility model provides a protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores to solve the problems raised in the above background art.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a protective device for preventing ankle pressure sores, comprising a device body, wherein a protective pad is overlapped and connected to the middle part of the top of the device body; a raised pad is fixedly connected to one side of the protective pad, a breathable pad is penetrated and connected to the middle part of the bottom of the raised pad, supporting connecting beads are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the raised pad, a heating component is overlapped and connected to the middle part of the supporting connecting beads, a groove pad is fixedly connected to one side of the surface of the raised pad, a second breathable pad is embedded and connected to the middle part of the groove pad, and the other side of the surface of the groove pad is fixed An arc-shaped support pad is connected, a support protection pad is fixedly connected to the front of the arc-shaped support pad, a support elastic shaft is overlapped and connected to the other side of the surface of the support protection pad, a support shaft plate is embedded and connected to the middle part of the device body, connecting concave grooves are embedded and connected to both sides of the support shaft plate, a connecting cross plate is embedded and connected to the hollow part of the connecting concave groove, a guard plate is fixedly connected to the other side of the connecting cross plate, a third air-permeable pad is embedded and connected to the inner side of the guard plate, fixing bolts are embedded and connected to both sides of the surface of the support shaft plate, and a hollow threaded cavity is nested and connected to the bottom surface of the fixing bolt.

[0008] Preferably, an embedded air mesh plate is embedded and connected to the surface of the supporting protection pad.

[0009] Preferably, a heating element is overlapped and connected to the inner side surface of the third air-permeable pad.

[0010] Preferably, the raised pads and the grooved pads are distributed in a left-right structure to support the bottom part of the ankle.

[0011] Preferably, the heating component is located inside the lower half of the raised pad and distributed in the middle part of the device body to form a heating protection mechanism.

[0012] Preferably, the guard plate is distributed in a left-right structure, and the outer wall of the connecting horizontal plate at one end of the bottom is embedded in the hollowed-out connecting concave grooves on both sides of the supporting shaft plate to form an embedded connecting structure.

[0013] Preferably, the number of the embedded air mesh panels is three, and they are evenly distributed inside the supporting protective pad.

[0014] Preferably, the outer wall of the heating element is connected to the inner wall of the guard plate, and both are distributed in a bilaterally symmetrical structure.

[0015] Technical effects and advantages of the utility model:

[0016] Compared with the prior art, when the protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores is in use, the combination of the protection pad and the raised pad not only provides comfortable support but also enhances the air permeability through the air-permeable pad, reducing the discomfort of patients staying in bed for a long time. The setting of the support connecting beads and the heating component helps with local warming and physical therapy, promoting recovery. The ingenious layout of the groove pad and the arc-shaped support pad not only increases the comfort but also provides good body position support. The introduction of the support protection pad and the support elastic shaft enhances the stability and flexibility of the device, facilitating the movement and posture adjustment of patients. Overall, the device integrates multiple functions such as support, air permeability, warming, physical therapy, and movement assistance, effectively improving the rehabilitation experience and treatment effect of patients. Its modular design is convenient for maintenance and upgrading. The combination of the fixing bolts and the hollow threaded cavity ensures the structural stability, while the embedded air mesh plate further improves the air permeability performance. It is an ideal bedside auxiliary device for critically ill rehabilitation patients. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the whole of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic front view structural diagram of the raised pad of the whole of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 It is an enlarged schematic structural diagram of part A of the whole of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic front view structural diagram of the support shaft plate of the whole of the present utility model.

[0021] The reference numerals are: 1, device main body; 2, protection pad; 3, raised pad; 4, air-permeable pad; 5, support connecting bead; 6, heating component; 7, groove pad; 8, second air-permeable pad; 9, arc-shaped support pad; 10, support protection pad; 11, support elastic shaft; 12, embedded air mesh plate; 13, support shaft plate; 14, connecting concave groove; 15, fixing bolt; 16, connecting cross plate; 17, hollow threaded cavity; 18, protection plate; 19, third air-permeable pad; 20, heating element. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments

[0022] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Embodiment 1

[0024] As shown in the attached Figures 1-4A protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores is shown, including a device main body 1. A protection pad 2 is lap-connected to the middle part of the top of the device main body 1. One side of the protection pad 2 is fixedly connected to a raised pad 3. The middle part of the bottom of the raised pad 3 is penetrated and connected with a breathable pad 4. Both sides of the bottom of the raised pad 3 are fixedly connected to support connecting beads 5. The middle part of the support connecting beads 5 is lap-connected to a heating component 6. One side of the surface of the raised pad 3 is fixedly connected to a groove pad 7. The middle part of the groove pad 7 is embedded and connected with a second breathable pad 8. The other side of the surface of the groove pad 7 is fixedly connected to an arc support pad 9. The front of the arc support pad 9 is fixedly connected to a support protection pad 10. The other side of the surface of the support protection pad 10 is lap-connected to a support elastic shaft 11. The middle part of the device main body 1 is embedded and connected with a support shaft plate 13. Both sides of the support shaft plate 13 are embedded and connected with connecting concave grooves 14. The hollow part of the connecting concave grooves 14 is embedded and connected with a connecting cross plate 16. The other side of the connecting cross plate 16 is fixedly connected to a protection plate 18. One side of the inside of the protection plate 18 is embedded and connected with a third breathable pad 19. Both sides of the surface of the support shaft plate 13 are embedded and connected with fixing bolts 15. The bottom surface of the fixing bolts 15 is nested and connected with a hollow threaded cavity 17. The surface of the support protection pad 10 is embedded and connected with an embedded air mesh plate 12.

[0025] Among them: The combination of the protection pad 2 and the raised pad 3 not only provides comfortable support, but also enhances air permeability through the breathable pad 4, reducing the discomfort of patients staying in bed for a long time. The setting of the support connecting beads 5 and the heating component 6 helps with local warming and physical therapy, promoting recovery. The ingenious layout of the groove pad 7 and the arc support pad 9 not only increases comfort but also provides good body position support. The introduction of the support protection pad 10 and the support elastic shaft 11 enhances the stability and flexibility of the device, facilitating patient movement and posture adjustment. Overall, the device integrates multiple functions such as support, air permeability, warming, physical therapy, and movement assistance, effectively improving the patient's rehabilitation experience and treatment effect. Its modular design is convenient for maintenance and upgrading. The combination of the fixing bolts 15 and the hollow threaded cavity 17 ensures the structural stability, and the embedded air mesh plate 12 further enhances the air permeability performance. It is an ideal bedside auxiliary device for critically ill rehabilitation patients.

[0026] Embodiment Two

[0027] Based on Embodiment One, the solution in Embodiment One is further refined and introduced in combination with the following specific working methods. See the following description for details:

[0028] As Figure 4As shown, as a preferred embodiment; on the inner side surface of the third ventilation pad 19, a heating element 20 is lap-connected. Further, the heating element 20 provides a warm physiotherapy effect. By the operation of the heating element 20, heat can be generated and transmitted to the surface of the ventilation pad, thereby warming the local area of the patient's body, promoting blood circulation, relieving muscle tension and pain, and accelerating the recovery process.

[0029] The working process of the present utility model is as follows:

[0030] When the protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores is in use, the combination of the protection pad 2 and the convex pad 3 not only provides comfortable support, but also enhances the air permeability through the ventilation pad 4, reducing the discomfort of the patient lying in bed for a long time. The setting of the support connecting beads 5 and the heating component 6 helps with local warming and physiotherapy to promote recovery. The ingenious layout of the groove pad 7 and the arc-shaped support pad 9 not only increases the comfort but also provides good body position support. The introduction of the support protection pad 10 and the support elastic shaft 11 enhances the stability and flexibility of the device, facilitating the patient's movement and adjustment of posture. Generally speaking, the device integrates multiple functions such as support, ventilation, warming, physiotherapy, and movement assistance, effectively improving the patient's recovery experience and treatment effect. Its modular design is convenient for maintenance and upgrading. The combination of the fixing bolts 15 and the hollow threaded cavity 17 ensures the structural stability, and the embedded air mesh plate 12 further enhances the air permeability. It is an ideal bedside auxiliary device for critically ill rehabilitation patients. This is the working process and principle of the device.

[0031] Finally, several points should be noted: First, in the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. It can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection, or it can be the communication inside two components. It can be directly connected. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to represent the relative position relationship. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative position relationship may change;

[0032] Second: In the attached drawings of the disclosed embodiments of the present utility model, only the structures related to the disclosed embodiments are involved. For other structures, the general design can be referred to. Without conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present utility model can be combined with each other;

[0033] Finally: The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not used to limit the present utility model. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores, comprising a device main body (1), characterized in that: A protective pad (2) is lapped and connected to the middle part of the top of the device main body (1); One side of the protective pad (2) is fixedly connected to a convex pad (3). The middle part of the bottom of the convex pad (3) is penetrated and connected to a breathable pad (4). Both sides of the bottom of the convex pad (3) are fixedly connected to support connecting beads (5). A heating component (6) is lapped and connected to the middle part of the support connecting beads (5). One side of the surface of the convex pad (3) is fixedly connected to a groove pad (7). A second breathable pad (8) is embedded in the middle part of the groove pad (7). The other side of the surface of the groove pad (7) is fixedly connected to an arc-shaped support pad (9). A support protective pad (10) is fixedly connected to the front of the arc-shaped support pad (9). A support elastic shaft (11) is lapped and connected to the other side of the surface of the support protective pad (10). A support shaft plate (13) is embedded in the middle part of the device main body (1). Connecting concave grooves (14) are embedded on both sides of the support shaft plate (13). A connecting cross plate (16) is embedded in the hollow part of the connecting concave grooves (14). A protective plate (18) is fixedly connected to the other side of the connecting cross plate (16). A third breathable pad (19) is embedded on one side inside the protective plate (18). Fixing bolts (15) are embedded on both sides of the surface of the support shaft plate (13). A hollow threaded cavity (17) is nested on the bottom surface of the fixing bolts (15).

2. The protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores according to claim 1, wherein: An embedded air mesh plate (12) is embedded in the surface of the support protective pad (10).

3. The protective device for preventing ankle pressure sores according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heating element (20) is lapped and connected to the surface of one side inside the third breathable pad (19).

4. A protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores according to claim 1, characterized in that: The convex pad (3) and the groove pad (7) are distributed in a left-right structure to support the bottom part of the ankle.

5. The protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating component (6) is located inside the lower half of the convex pad (3) and is distributed in the middle part of the device main body (1) to form a heating and protection mechanism.

6. The protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores according to claim 1, wherein: The protective plate (18) is distributed in a left-right structure. The outer wall of the connecting cross plate (16) at one end of its bottom is embedded in the hollow part of the connecting concave grooves (14) on both sides of the support shaft plate (13) to form an embedded connection structure.

7. The protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the embedded air mesh plates (12) is three, and they are evenly distributed inside the support protective pad (10).

8. The protection device for preventing ankle pressure sores according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the heating element (20) is in contact with the inner wall of the protective plate (18), and they are both distributed in a left-right symmetric structure.

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