Novel medical hand fixator
The hand-held immobilizer addresses hygiene issues in traditional designs by incorporating detachable wash-assist mechanisms and antibacterial pads, ensuring easy cleaning and reduced infection risk, thus improving user comfort and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421712129.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-18
AI Technical Summary
Traditional hand fixtures are designed to be unable to be effectively cleaned, affecting user comfort and increasing the risk of infection.
A new hand medical fixer is designed including fixing plates, damping hinges, breathable holes, adjustable straps, snaps, replaceable antibacterial cotton and heating plates. It can easily clean through breathable holes and release holes, and combine replaceable antibacterial cotton and heating plates to improve hygiene and comfort.
It achieves easy hand cleaning, reduces the risk of infection, and improves patient comfort and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the medical field, in particular to a novel medical hand fixator. Background Art
[0002] In current medical care, rehabilitation training, and daily life, hand fixators, as an auxiliary device, are widely used for the stable support of the hand during hand fractures, sprains, surgical recovery, and specific operations. However, the design of traditional hand fixators often adopts an integrated or semi-closed structure, focusing on the realization of the fixing function and ignoring the hygiene and cleaning requirements during use. Since the hand is prone to sweating, staining, or bacteria, if it cannot be effectively cleaned after long-term wearing, it will not only affect the user's comfort but also increase the risk of infection, having an adverse impact on the rehabilitation process or daily life. Content of the Utility Model
[0003] In order to overcome the shortcoming that the existing hand fixator cannot clean the hand, the technical problem to be solved is to provide a novel medical hand fixator that is convenient for cleaning the hand.
[0004] The technical solution is as follows: The novel medical hand fixator includes a fixing plate A, a damping hinge plate, a fixing plate B, and an auxiliary cleaning component. One end of the damping hinge plate is fixedly connected to the fixing plate A, and the other end of the damping hinge plate is fixedly connected to the fixing plate B. A plurality of ventilation holes are opened on both the fixing plate A and the fixing plate B to improve the wearing comfort. Fixing grooves are opened on both the fixing plate A and the fixing plate B, and both the fixing plate A and the fixing plate B are fixed to the patient's hand through straps and the fixing grooves. The auxiliary cleaning component for assisting the patient to clean the hand is snap-connected to the fixing plate A and the fixing plate B.
[0005] Furthermore, the auxiliary cleaning component includes a fixing plate C, an adjustable strap, and a buckle. Buckles are snap-connected to the left and right sides of both the fixing plate A and the fixing plate B. The bottom of the buckle is fixedly connected to the fixing plate C for fixing the hand from the palm direction, and the length of the fixing plate C is greater than the sum of the lengths of the fixing plate A and the fixing plate B, effectively covering the entire hand. An adjustable strap for fixing the fixing plate C to the hand is fixedly connected to the fixing plate C to ensure stability without sacrificing comfort. A release hole is opened on the fixing plate C. The release hole facilitates untying the strap for hand cleaning without removing the fixing plate A and the fixing plate B, and the size of the release hole is larger than the fixing straps of the fixing plate A and the fixing plate B.
[0006] Furthermore, it also includes a replaceable antibacterial cotton for preventing bacteria from breeding. The replaceable antibacterial cotton is fixedly connected to the sides of the fixing plate A and the fixing plate B that are in contact with the patient's skin.
[0007] Further, it also includes a heating plate for enhancing the comfort of the patient, and the heating plate is fixedly connected to the other sides of the fixing plate A and the fixing plate B that are in contact with the patient's skin.
[0008] Further, it also includes a buffer pad for preventing the patient from being bumped when wearing, and the buffer pad is fixedly connected to the other sides of the fixing plate A and the fixing plate B that are in contact with the patient's skin.
[0009] Further, it also includes a timer for preventing the patient from being burned by low temperature of the heating plate, and the timer is fixedly connected to the other sides of the fixing plate A and the fixing plate B that are in contact with the patient's skin.
[0010] The utility model has the following advantages: 1. The fixing plate C is clamped on the fixing plate A and the fixing plate B through a buckle, and the fixing plate C is firmly fixed in the direction of the palm of the hand by an adjustable strap. The strap of the fixing plate A is released through the release hole, and after turning up the fixing plate A, the wrist is cleaned. After completion, the fixing plate is returned to its position and refixed, and the palm is cleaned in the same way, which plays a role in facilitating the cleaning of the hand and achieves the effect of reducing the adverse impact of postoperative hand fixation on the patient's daily life.
[0011] 2. The temperature of the hand is maintained within a suitable temperature range by the heating plate and monitored by the timer to prevent low-temperature burns and ensure the safety and effectiveness of the heating process.
[0012] 3. By using a replaceable antibacterial cotton, it plays a role in preventing the growth of bacteria and achieves the effect of effectively protecting the patient's hand skin. Description of the Drawings
[0013] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the fixing plate C, the buckle and the replaceable antibacterial cotton of the utility model.
[0015] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the fixing plate A, the fixing plate B and the damping hinge plate of the utility model.
[0016] In the above drawings: 1: Fixing plate A, 2: Damping hinge plate, 3: Fixing plate B, 4: Fixing plate C, 5: Adjustable strap, 6: Buckle, 7: Release hole, 8: Replaceable antibacterial cotton, 9: Heating plate, 10: Buffer pad, 11: Timer. Detailed Embodiments
[0017] Reference to embodiments in this text means that the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments can be included in at least one embodiment of the present utility model. The occurrence of this phrase at various positions in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.
[0018] Embodiment: A new type of medical hand fixator, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, it includes a fixing plate A1, a damping hinge plate 2, a fixing plate B3, and an auxiliary cleaning component. One end of the damping hinge plate 2 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate A1, and the other end of the damping hinge plate 2 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate B3. To ensure the lightness and hardness of the fixing plates, the materials of the fixing plate A1 and the fixing plate B3 are carbon fiber materials. A number of ventilation holes are provided on both the fixing plate A1 and the fixing plate B3 to improve the wearing comfort. Fixing grooves are provided on both the fixing plate A1 and the fixing plate B3. The fixing plate A1 and the fixing plate B3 are both fixed to the patient's hand through straps and the fixing grooves. The auxiliary cleaning component for assisting the patient to clean the hand is snap-connected to the fixing plate A1 and the fixing plate B3. The auxiliary cleaning component includes a fixing plate C4, an adjustable strap 5, and a buckle 6. Buckles 6 are snap-connected to the left and right sides of the fixing plate A1 and the fixing plate B3. The buckle 6 is made of elastic metal material. The bottom of the buckle 6 is fixedly connected to a fixing plate C4 for fixing the hand from the palm direction. The fixing plate C4 is also made of carbon fiber material, and the length of the fixing plate C4 is greater than the sum of the lengths of the fixing plate A1 and the fixing plate B3, effectively covering the entire hand. An adjustable strap 5 for fixing the fixing plate C4 to the hand is fixedly connected to the fixing plate C4 to ensure firmness and comfort at the same time. A release hole 7 is provided on the fixing plate C4. The release hole 7 facilitates easily untying the strap for hand cleaning without removing the fixing plate A1 and the fixing plate B3, and the size of the release hole 7 is slightly larger than the fixing straps of the fixing plate A1 and the fixing plate B3.
[0019] Medical staff adjusted the positions of fixing plate A1 and fixing plate B3 according to the sizes of the patient's wrist and palm, attached fixing plate A1 to the back of the patient's wrist and fixing plate B3 to the back of the patient's palm, and fixed fixing plate A1 and fixing plate B3 by passing straps through the fixing slots, thus completing the basic daily fixation of the hand. Then, snap fasteners 6 were respectively snapped onto the left and right sides of fixing plate A1 and fixing plate B3, and then fixing plate C4 covered the entire hand from the palm direction and was fixed by adjustable strap 5. The tightness of adjustable strap 5 was carefully adjusted to ensure both firmness and comfort. When it was necessary to wash the hand, the strap of fixing plate A1 was released through release hole 7 on fixing plate C4, the snap fasteners 6 were pushed to both left and right sides to make the snap fasteners 6 leave fixing plate A1, and fixing plate A1 was flipped up through damping hinge plate 2. At this time, fixing plate C4 would play the role of fixing the hand. After fixing plate A1 was flipped up, the skin of the wrist would be exposed, and the skin of the patient's wrist could be washed. After the washing was completed, fixing plate A1 was reset, and the fixing plate A1 was tightly fixed to the patient's wrist again through the release hole 7 with a strap. After washing the wrist, the corresponding washing of the palm was also operated in the same way, which played the role of facilitating the washing of the hand and achieved the effect of reducing the adverse impact of postoperative hand fixation on the patient's daily life.
[0020] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, it also includes a replaceable antibacterial cotton 8 for preventing bacterial growth. The replaceable antibacterial cotton 8 is adhered to the side of fixing plate A1 and fixing plate B3 that contacts the patient's skin through Velcro.
[0021] To prevent bacterial growth, a replaceable antibacterial cotton 8 is adhered to the side of fixing plate A1 and fixing plate B3 that contacts the patient's skin through Velcro. This antibacterial cotton is soft in texture and has a good antibacterial effect, which can effectively protect the patient's hand skin.
[0022] As Figure 1 and Figure 3 shown, it also includes a heating plate 9 for improving the patient's comfort. The heating plate 9 is fixedly connected to the other side of fixing plate A1 and fixing plate B3 that contacts the patient's skin. It also includes a timer 11 for preventing the patient from being hypothermically burned by the heating plate 9. The timer 11 is fixedly connected to the other side of fixing plate A1 and fixing plate B3 that contacts the patient's skin.
[0023] Considering the patient's comfort, a heating plate 9 is installed on the other side of fixing plate A1 and fixing plate B3. The heating plate 9 is set within an appropriate temperature range and is monitored by timer 11 to prevent hypothermic burns to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the heating process.
[0024] As Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, it further includes a buffer pad 10 for preventing the patient from being bumped when wearing. The buffer pad 10 is made of rubber and is fixedly connected to the other sides of the fixing plate A1 and the fixing plate B3 that are in contact with the patient's skin.
[0025] In order to prevent the patient from feeling discomfort due to accidental bumps during wearing, buffer pads 10 are installed at corresponding positions on the fixing plate A1 and the fixing plate B3. These buffer pads 10 are made of soft materials and can effectively absorb the impact force to protect the patient's hand from injury.
[0026] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A novel medical hand fixator, characterized in that: It includes a fixing plate A (1), a damping hinge plate (2), a fixing plate B (3) and an auxiliary cleaning component. One end of the damping hinge plate (2) is fixedly connected to the fixing plate A (1), and the other end of the damping hinge plate (2) is fixedly connected to the fixing plate B (3). A number of ventilation holes are provided on both the fixing plate A (1) and the fixing plate B (3) to improve the wearing comfort. Fixing grooves are provided on both the fixing plate A (1) and the fixing plate B (3). The fixing plate A (1) and the fixing plate B (3) are fixed to the patient's hand through straps and the fixing grooves, and the auxiliary cleaning component for assisting the patient to wash the hand is installed on the fixing plate A (1) and the fixing plate B (3).
2. The novel medical hand fixator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary cleaning component includes a fixing plate C (4), an adjustable strap (5) and a buckle (6). Buckles (6) are snap-connected to both the fixing plate A (1) and the fixing plate B (3). A fixing plate C (4) for fixing the hand from the palm direction is fixedly connected to the buckle (6), and the length of the fixing plate C (4) is greater than the sum of the lengths of the fixing plate A (1) and the fixing plate B (3), effectively covering the entire hand. An adjustable strap (5) for fixing the fixing plate C (4) to the hand is fixedly connected to the fixing plate C (4) to ensure firmness and comfort at the same time. A release hole (7) is provided on the fixing plate C (4). The release hole (7) facilitates untying the strap for hand washing easily without removing the fixing plate A (1) and the fixing plate B (3), and the size of the release hole (7) is larger than the fixing straps of the fixing plate A (1) and the fixing plate B (3).
3. The novel medical hand fixator according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a replaceable antibacterial cotton (8) for preventing bacteria from breeding. The replaceable antibacterial cotton (8) is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate A (1) and the fixing plate B (3) that contacts the patient's skin.
4. The novel medical hand fixator according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a heating plate (9) for improving the patient's comfort. The heating plate (9) is fixedly connected to the other side of the fixing plate A (1) and the fixing plate B (3) that contacts the patient's skin.
5. The novel medical hand fixator according to claim 4, wherein: It also includes a buffer pad (10) for preventing the patient from being bumped when wearing. The buffer pad (10) is fixedly connected to the other side of the fixing plate A (1) and the fixing plate B (3) that contacts the patient's skin.
6. The novel medical hand fixator according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a timer (11) for preventing the patient from being low-temperature burned by the heating plate (9). The timer (11) is fixedly connected to the other side of the fixing plate A (1) and the fixing plate B (3) that contacts the patient's skin.