Air bag supporting shoe for diabetic toe amputation patient

The diabetic foot amputation shoe with inflatable compartments addresses the lack of toe support by filling the void with controlled inflation, enhancing stability and comfort for diabetic patients.

CN223094896UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15ZHEJIANG UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421555055.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-03
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-03

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Technical Problem

Existing insoles for diabetes patients cannot effectively fill the missing area of the toes after amputation, resulting in inconvenience and discomfort.

Method used

A diabetic toe amputation patient has designed an airbag support shoe. By setting multiple airbags on the sole, gas is introduced into the airbag using a tap, a trachea and a valve system to expand it to occupy the missing toe space. Combined with a computer electronic induction and a sole pressure measurement system, the inflation volume and pressure of the airbag are accurately adjusted.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved stability in the missing toe area of amputated patients, improved walking convenience and comfort, adapted to individual differences in different patients, and prevented the recurrence of diabetic foot.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an air bag supporting shoe for a diabetic toe amputation patient, which comprises a vamp (1) and a sole (2), and a tap (4) is arranged on the vamp (1); a plurality of air bags (3) corresponding to toes are arranged on the upper surface of the sole (2), and one end of each air bag (3) is connected with a tap (4) through an air pipe; an air valve (6) is arranged at the air inlet end of the tap (4), the air outlet end of the tap (4) is connected with a conveying pipe (7), and the end of the conveying pipe (7) is connected with a valve nozzle (8) facilitating inflation. A missing area of a toe after amputation can be filled through the air bag, the foot of a patient is stabilized, and walking convenience and comfort are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of shoes, in particular to an airbag support shoe for diabetic patients with toe amputation. Background Technique

[0002] Due to foot lesions caused by diabetic vascular and peripheral nerve lesions, namely diabetic foot, some severely affected patients will have their toes amputated. In order to make it comfortable and convenient for such patients to walk, there is currently a type of insole for diabetic patients. For example, a Chinese invention patent with the publication number CN103976507B discloses an insole including a foot-shaped bottom layer; an airbag layer for bearing the weights of different diabetic patients is arranged inside the bottom layer; the bottom layer has a length extending from the heel area to the toe area and a cavity for accommodating the airbag layer; a first air port for inflating or deflating is arranged on the side wall of the airbag layer; a second air port corresponding to the first air port and for transmitting gas into the first air port is arranged on the side wall of the bottom layer; a top layer for isolating the airflow change inside the airbag layer is arranged on the airbag layer; and an arch support for making the arch joints of the tarsal bones and metatarsal bones bear force is arranged on the top layer. This type of insole is provided with multiple airbags on the bottom layer to make the sole feel more comfortable when in contact and improve the comfort of walking. However, for diabetic patients with amputated toes, there will be a vacancy at the toe part, and the airbags at the bottom cannot fill this vacancy well, so it is not suitable for diabetic patients with amputated toes. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an airbag support shoe for diabetic patients with toe amputation. The utility model can fill the missing area of the toe after amputation through the airbag, stabilize the patient's foot, and improve the convenience and comfort of walking.

[0004] The technical solution of the utility model: an airbag support shoe for diabetic patients with toe amputation, including a shoe upper and a shoe sole. A tapping head is arranged on the shoe upper; a plurality of airbags corresponding to the toes are arranged on the upper surface of the shoe sole, and one end of each airbag is connected to the tapping head through a trachea; an air valve is arranged on the air inlet end of the tapping head, the air outlet end of the tapping head is connected to a delivery pipe, and the end of the delivery pipe is connected to a valve nozzle for easy inflation.

[0005] In the above-mentioned airbag support shoe for diabetic patients with toe amputation, a fixing piece is arranged at one end of the tapping head, and a fixing hole is arranged inside the fixing piece; fixing straps are symmetrically arranged on the shoe upper. One side of the fixing strap passes through the fixing hole, and one end of the fixing strap is connected to the shoe upper through a magic tape; the other side of the fixing strap buckles the other end of the tapping head.

[0006] In the aforementioned airbag support shoe for diabetic patients with toe amputation, a plurality of connectors with one-way valves are arranged at the front end of the shoe sole, the connectors are connected to the airbags, and the tapping head is connected to the connectors through a trachea.

[0007] In the aforesaid airbag support shoe for diabetic toe amputation patients, the valve nozzle includes a valve nozzle body. A positioning ring is arranged inside the valve nozzle body, and a closing body is arranged inside the valve nozzle body. The end of the closing body has a sealing outer inclined surface, and the inner side of the end of the valve nozzle body has a sealing inner inclined surface that fits with the sealing outer inclined surface; the other end of the closing body is sleeved with a spring, and one end of the spring abuts against the positioning ring.

[0008] In the aforesaid airbag support shoe for diabetic toe amputation patients, the inner end of the closing body has a side branch, the spring is sleeved on the side branch, and one end of the spring abuts against the step opening on the side branch.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present utility model are as follows:

[0010] 1. In the present utility model, according to the position of the amputated toe of the patient, the air valve of the corresponding trachea on the splice is opened, and air is filled into the conveying pipe through the valve nozzle. The gas enters the corresponding catheter through the guidance of the splice, and finally is filled into the corresponding airbag. The airbag begins to expand and occupies the space of the missing toe, helping the patient to walk stably and improving the convenience and comfort of walking.

[0011] 2. A wire fastener for fixing the conveying pipe is arranged on the side of the sole. The conveying pipe is fixed by the wire fastener to avoid the winding of the conveying pipe. Description of the Drawings

[0012] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the airbag;

[0014] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the fixing hole;

[0015] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the valve nozzle.

[0016] Marking description in the drawings: 1 - shoe upper, 2 - sole, 3 - airbag, 4 - splice, 6 - air valve, 7 - conveying pipe, 8 - valve nozzle, 9 - fixing piece, 10 - fixing hole, 11 - fixing band, 12 - connecting head, 81 - valve nozzle body, 82 - positioning ring, 83 - closing body, 84 - sealing outer inclined surface, 85 - sealing inner inclined surface, 86 - spring, 87 - side branch. Detailed Embodiment

[0017] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments, but it shall not be used as a basis for limiting the present utility model.

[0018] Embodiment: An airbag support shoe for diabetic toe amputation patients includes a shoe upper 1 and a sole 2, as shown in the attached Figure 1As shown, the upper surface of the sole 2 has a plurality of air bags 3 corresponding to the toes, as shown in the appendix Figure 2 As shown, there are a total of five air bags corresponding to five toes. One end of the plurality of air bags 3 is connected to a tap 4 via a trachea. The tap 4 is fixed on the upper 5. The air inlet end of the tap 4 is provided with an air valve 6. The air valve is a conventional air pressure valve for controlling the on and off of gas. The specific structure will not be elaborated here; the five air bags correspond to five tracheas. The five tracheas are connected to the tap. Each air valve controls the inflation and deflation of a single air bag. In order to prevent the multiple conduits from being randomly raised, the multiple conduits are fixed by being sleeved with a sleeve. In this embodiment, the air bags can be arranged by providing multiple small air bags at each toe. Since the toe defects vary in length, some are only partially defective, and it is also possible that multiple toes are defective. Each defective toe may also vary in length. For the defective part, the corresponding small air bag is inflated. In addition to the toe part, there are also multiple air bags in other parts from the front foot to the midfoot. Because there may be amputations of the front foot or midfoot, the lengths of the stumps may vary, the defects on the inner and outer sides of the foot may vary, and they may even be irregular. There are multiple air bags in the above-mentioned parts. The number of inflated air bags and the pressure can accurately fill the defects; secondly, the plantar pressures of diabetic foot patients are inconsistent, and there are also multiple air bags in other parts of the sole. The selective inflation of air bags and the pressure can meet different plantar pressure requirements, preventing and reducing the recurrence of diabetic foot; finally, a computer electronic sensor is additionally equipped for gait measurement and plantar pressure measurement to guide shoe making and air bag inflation; the air outlet end of the tap 4 is connected to a delivery pipe 7, and the end of the delivery pipe 7 is connected to a valve nozzle 8 for easy inflation, as shown in the appendix Figure 4 As shown. The front end of the sole 2 has a plurality of connectors 12 with one-way valves. The connectors 12 are connected to the air bags 3. Each connector corresponds to each air bag. The tap 4 is connected to the connector 12 via a trachea. The end of the trachea is connected to the connector by a snap structure. After snapping, the one-way valve inside the connector can be opened to realize the internal communication between the trachea and the air bag. Considering the actual use and comfort of patients, after the air bag is inflated, the trachea is separated from the connector, and the internal one-way valve is closed. The trachea, tap, and air delivery pipe are all removed from the upper. The valve nozzle 8 includes a valve nozzle body 81. The valve nozzle body 81 has a positioning ring 82 inside. A closing body 83 is installed in the valve nozzle body 81. The end of the closing body 83 has a sealing outer inclined surface 84. The inner side of the end of the valve nozzle body 81 has a sealing inner inclined surface 85 that fits with the sealing outer inclined surface 84; the other end of the closing body 83 is sleeved with a spring 86. One end of the spring 86 abuts against the positioning ring 82. In the normal state, the sealing inner and outer inclined surfaces are mutually attached to ensure the sealing inside the entire pipeline. During inflation, the closing body is pushed open and the gas passes through the pipeline. The inner end of the closing body 83 has a side branch 87. The spring 86 is sleeved on the side branch 87, and one end of the spring 86 abuts against the stepped opening on the side branch 87. Through this structure, the spring can be stably placed.

[0019] One end of the tap 4 is provided with a fixing piece 9, and the fixing piece 9 has a fixing hole 10; fixing straps 11 are symmetrically installed on the upper surface 1 of the shoe, and one side of the fixing strap 11 passes through the fixing hole 10, as shown in the appendix Figure 3 shown, and one end of the fixing strap 11 is connected to the upper surface 1 of the shoe by Velcro; the other side of the fixing strap 11 buckles the other end of the tap 4, and the fixing strap is sewn on the inclined surface, and the fixing straps on both sides can fix the tap

[0020] The working principle of the present utility model: according to the position of the amputated toe of the patient, the air valve of the corresponding trachea on the tap is opened, and air is inflated into the delivery tube through the valve nozzle. The gas enters the corresponding catheter through the guidance of the tap, and finally is inflated into the corresponding airbag. The airbag begins to expand and occupies the space of the missing toe, helping the patient to walk stably and improving the convenience and comfort of walking

Claims

1. An airbag-supported shoe for diabetic toe amputation patients, comprising a shoe upper (1) and a sole (2), characterized in that: A tapping joint (4) is provided on the upper shoe surface (1); a plurality of air bags (3) corresponding to the toes are provided on the upper surface of the sole (2), and one end of each air bag (3) is connected to the tapping joint (4) through an air pipe; an air valve (6) is provided at the air inlet end of the tapping joint (4), a conveying pipe (7) is connected to the air outlet end of the tapping joint (4), and a valve nozzle (8) facilitating inflation is connected to the end of the conveying pipe (7).

2. The airbag-supported shoes for diabetic toe amputation patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the tapping joint (4) is provided with a fixing piece (9), and a fixing hole (10) is provided in the fixing piece (9); fixing straps (11) are symmetrically provided on the upper shoe surface (1), one side of the fixing strap (11) passes through the fixing hole (10), and one end of the fixing strap (11) is connected to the upper shoe surface (1) through a magic tape; the other side of the fixing strap (11) buckles the other end of the tapping joint (4).

3. The airbag-supported shoes for diabetic toe amputation patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of connectors (12) with one-way valves are provided at the front end of the sole (2), the connectors (12) are connected to the air bags (3), and the tapping joint (4) is connected to the connectors (12) through an air pipe.

4. The airbag-supported shoes for diabetic toe amputation patients according to claim 1, wherein: The valve nozzle (8) includes a valve nozzle body (81), a positioning ring (82) is provided in the valve nozzle body (81), a closing body (83) is provided in the valve nozzle body (81), a sealing outer inclined surface (84) is provided at the end of the closing body (83), and a sealing inner inclined surface (85) matching the sealing outer inclined surface (84) is provided on the inner side of the end of the valve nozzle body (81); a spring (86) is sleeved on the other end of the closing body (83), and one end of the spring (86) abuts against the positioning ring (82).

5. The airbag-supported shoes for diabetic toe amputation patients according to claim 4, characterized in that: A side branch (87) is provided at the inner end of the closing body (83), the spring (86) is sleeved on the side branch (87), and one end of the spring (86) abuts against the step opening on the side branch (87).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • A sole for diabetic patients and its application

    CN103976507B