Adjustable anti-fibrosis lymphedema gasket ring
By designing an adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket and using flexible pads and elastic support strips to match the straps, the problem of existing materials being difficult to fit the skin is solved, and the effective swelling reduction effect in uneven skin is achieved, and maintenance costs are reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422164752.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-04
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-04
AI Technical Summary
The existing lymphedema skin fibrosis auxiliary materials are difficult to fully fit the patient's skin, especially when the skin has deep wrinkles or distortions, the nursing effect is greatly weakened and it is difficult to effectively reduce swelling.
An adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema liner is designed, including a flexible pad, a first strap, a second strap and an elastic support strip. The inner layer of the flexible pad is filled with foam particles, which fits the skin through the strap and support strip, fills with wrinkles and distortions, and maintains pressure to achieve effective swelling reduction.
It can effectively fit the skin when it is uneven, improve the care effect, effectively reduce swelling, and facilitate maintenance and reuse.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical devices, and particularly relates to an adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket. Background Art
[0002] Lymphedema is a chronic swelling condition caused by the accumulation of lymph fluid in tissues. Lymphedema refers to the obstruction of lymphatic channels, the obstruction of lymphatic return, or the inability to compensate and strengthen the return. When this occurs, protein-containing edema fluid accumulates in the tissue space, forming tissue swelling, which can cause functional impairment, low self-care ability, limited dressing, decreased quality of life, and even secondary limb disability, most commonly occurring in the extremities.
[0003] Currently, the existing auxiliary materials for lymphedema skin fibrosis are mainly lymph pads. The lymph pads need the limb skin of the patient to be flat in order to fit completely, playing a certain role in improving skin fibrosis and reducing swelling. However, when there are deep folds or deformations in the limb skin of the patient, the limb skin will show depressions and pits, resulting in uneven skin, making it difficult for the lymph pads to fit completely with the patient's skin, greatly weakening the nursing effect and making it difficult to reduce swelling.
[0004] Therefore, the existing technology still needs to be improved and developed. Content of the Utility Model
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket aiming at the above defects of the existing technology, aiming to solve the problems that the lymph pads in the existing technology are difficult to completely fit with the patient's skin, the nursing effect is greatly weakened, and it is difficult to reduce swelling.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problem is as follows:
[0007] An adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket, comprising:
[0008] A flexible pad for fitting the skin; the flexible pad includes an outer layer and an inner layer, the outer layer wraps the inner layer, and the inner layer is filled with a number of foam particles;
[0009] A first strap provided at the end of the flexible pad;
[0010] A second strap, one end of which is connected to the end of the flexible pad away from the first strap, and the other end of which is detachably connected to the first strap;
[0011] An elastic support strip provided on the side of the outer layer away from the skin.
[0012] Optionally, the foam particles are polypropylene foamed foam particles.
[0013] Optionally, the diameter of the foam particles is 2-7 mm.
[0014] Optionally, the density of the foam particles is 17-100 kg / m 3 .
[0015] Optionally, two abutting pads are provided on the side of the outer layer facing away from the skin. The two abutting pads are respectively located at both ends of the outer layer. Two abutting spaces for inserting the elastic support strip are formed in the two abutting pads, and both ends of the elastic support strip are respectively inserted into the two abutting spaces.
[0016] Optionally, the abutting pad includes a protruding portion and two fitting portions. The protruding portion is located between the two fitting portions and is connected to the two fitting portions. The protruding portion forms the abutting space. A first magic tape is provided on the fitting portion, and a second magic tape is provided on the flexible pad. The first magic tape is used for pasting and connecting with the second magic tape.
[0017] Optionally, a third magic tape is provided on the side of the first strap close to the skin, and a fourth magic tape is provided on the side of the second strap facing away from the skin. The third magic tape is used for connecting with the fourth magic tape.
[0018] Optionally, the length of the third magic tape is greater than the length of the fourth magic tape.
[0019] Optionally, the first strap is an elastic first strap, and the second strap is an elastic second strap.
[0020] Optionally, the outer layer is a pure cotton outer layer.
[0021] Beneficial effects:
[0022] The utility model provides an adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket. The flexible pad is wrapped around the diseased limb of the patient through the first strap and the second strap. The foam particles filled in the inner layer of the flexible pad can fill the folds, pits and distorted and deformed skin of the patient, reshape according to the skin folds, and cooperate with the elastic support strip to support the flexible pad and maintain a certain pressure, so that the nursing effect of the device is better and the swelling can be effectively reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] Figure 1 is the front view structure diagram of the gasket of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 is the rear view structure diagram of the gasket of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 is the internal structure diagram of the gasket of the utility model.
[0026] In the figure:
[0027] 100, flexible pad; 110, outer layer; 120, inner layer; 130, foam particles; 200, first strap; 210, third magic tape; 300, second strap; 310, fourth magic tape; 400, elastic support bar; 500, abutting pad; 510, fitting portion; 5101, first magic tape; 520, convex portion. Specific embodiments
[0028] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and should not be construed as a limitation of the present application.
[0029] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 thus should not be construed as a limitation of the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more.
[0030] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0031] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3As shown, the utility model provides an adjustable anti-fibrosis lymphedema pad ring, including a flexible pad 100, a first strap 200, a second strap 300 and an elastic support strip 400. The flexible pad 100 is used to fit the skin. The flexible pad 100 includes an outer layer 110 and an inner layer 120. The outer layer 110 wraps the inner layer 120, and the inner layer 120 is filled with a plurality of foam particles 130. The first strap 200 is arranged at the end of the flexible pad 100, one end of the second strap 300 is connected to the end of the flexible pad 100 away from the first strap 200, and the other end is detachably connected to the first strap 200. The elastic support strip 400 is arranged on the side of the outer layer 110 away from the skin.
[0032] Specifically, the flexible pad 100 is rectangular in shape and includes an outer layer 110 and an inner layer 120. The outer layer 110 wraps the inner layer 120, and the inner layer 120 is filled with foam particles 130. The foam particles 130 can fill the wrinkles, pits and deformed patient skin, and reshape according to the wrinkles of the skin. The elastic support strip 400 supports the flexible pad 100 and maintains a certain pressure, so that the care effect of the device is better and it can effectively reduce swelling.
[0033] Furthermore, the elastic support strip 400 refers to a support strip made of elastic material, such as elastic rubber, rubber-plastic material, etc. The shape of the support strip is rectangular. The side of the outer layer 110 facing away from the skin refers to the back of the outer layer 110. The support strip is installed behind the outer layer 110 and is located in the middle position to reduce the materials required for the manufacture of the elastic support strip 400 and reduce costs.
[0034] In another embodiment of the present application, the foam particles 130 are polypropylene foam particles 130 .
[0035] Specifically, polypropylene foam material, also known as EPP, is a lightweight foam material that is lightweight, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, reliable and durable, can withstand temperatures of -40°-110°, has good cushioning properties, and contains no chemicals or heavy metals. The foam particles 130 made of this material are not likely to irritate the patient's skin.
[0036] In another embodiment of the present application, the diameter of the foam particles 130 is 2-7 mm.
[0037] Specifically, the diameter of the foam particles 130 is 2-7 mm. The user can select foam particles 130 with a corresponding diameter according to the space size of the inner layer 120 of the flexible pad 100, such as 3 mm, 4 mm, etc.
[0038] In another embodiment of the present application, the density of the foam particles 130 is 17-100 kg / m 3 .
[0039] Specifically, the density of the foam particles affects the load-bearing capacity. Users can select and set different densities according to the requirements of the usage scenario. When the density of the foam particles is relatively large, it can bear a greater weight and is not easily deformed. When the density of the foam particles is relatively small, it can also play a certain heat insulation role. Preferably, the density of the foam particles in this embodiment is 25 kg / m 3 .
[0040] See Figure 2 As shown, in another embodiment of the present application, two abutting pads 500 are provided on the side of the outer layer 110 facing away from the skin. The two abutting pads 500 are respectively located at both ends of the outer layer 110. Two abutting spaces for inserting the elastic support strip 400 are formed in the two abutting pads 500. Both ends of the elastic support strip 400 are respectively inserted into the two abutting spaces.
[0041] Specifically, both ends of the outer layer 110 refer to the left side and the right side as shown in Figure 2 As shown. Abutting pads 500 are provided on the left side and the right side at the back of the outer layer 110. The abutting pads 500 are rectangular in shape. Three sides of the rectangle are hermetically connected to the outer layer 110, and the remaining side is provided with an opening to form an abutting space. When the left end and the right end of the elastic support strip 400 are respectively inserted into the abutting space on the left side and the abutting space on the right side, the elastic support strip 400 can be detached from the flexible pad 100, which is convenient for maintenance and replacement, and further reduces costs.
[0042] See Figure 2 As shown, in another embodiment of the present application, the abutting pad 500 includes a protruding portion 520 and two fitting portions 510. The protruding portion 520 is located between the two fitting portions 510 and is connected to the two fitting portions 510. The protruding portion 520 forms the abutting space. A first magic tape 5101 is provided on the fitting portion 510, and a second magic tape is provided on the flexible pad 100. The first magic tape 5101 is used for sticking and connecting with the second magic tape.
[0043] Specifically, the first magic tape 5101 is provided on both of the two fitting portions 510, and the second magic tape is provided at the corresponding position on the back of the flexible pad 100. When the first magic tapes 5101 of the two fitting portions 510 are attached to the two second magic tapes of the flexible pad 100, as shown in Figure 2As shown, the first Velcro 5101 is indicated by a dotted line, and the second Velcro is covered and blocked by the first Velcro 5101, thereby enabling the abutment pad 500 to be fixed to the back of the flexible pad 100; the raised portion 520 between the two fitting portions 510 forms an abutment space, which facilitates the user to insert the elastic support strip 400. By configuring the abutment pad 500 in this way, on the one hand, the size of the abutment space can be reduced, and on the other hand, the abutment pad 500 can be opened on the flexible pad 100, making it easier to clean, disinfect, and reuse.
[0044] Furthermore, the width of the protrusion 520 is greater than the width of the elastic support strip 400 , so that the abutment space formed by the protrusion 520 can facilitate the insertion of the elastic support strip 400 .
[0045] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in another embodiment of the present application, a third magic tape 210 is provided on the side of the first strap 200 close to the skin, and a fourth magic tape 310 is provided on the side of the second strap 300 away from the skin, and the third magic tape 210 is used to connect with the fourth magic tape 310.
[0046] Specifically, a third Velcro 210 is provided at the left end of the first strap 200, and a fourth Velcro 310 is provided at the right end of the second strap 300. The first strap 200 and the second strap 300 can wrap the patient's limb skin and be connected together. By connecting the first strap 200 and the second strap 300 by Velcro, the device has a simple structure, is suitable for patients of all ages, and is cost-effective.
[0047] See also Figure 3 As shown, in another embodiment of the present application, the length of the third magic tape 210 is greater than the length of the fourth magic tape 310 .
[0048] Specifically, when the length of the third Velcro 210 is greater than the length of the fourth Velcro 310, the fourth Velcro 310 can be pasted and connected to any position of the third Velcro 210, thereby changing the size of the space enclosed by the first strap 200 and the second strap 300, and thus can be suitable for patients with different thicknesses of limbs, which is flexible and reliable.
[0049] In another embodiment of the present application, the first strap 200 is an elastic first strap 200 , and the second strap 300 is an elastic second strap 300 .
[0050] Specifically, both the elastic first strap 200 and the elastic second strap 300 refer to straps made of elastic materials, such as nylon, polyester, cotton blend materials, etc. Users can select and set according to the actual use scenarios. By setting the elastic first strap 200 and the elastic second strap 300, the first strap 200 and the second strap 300 can form a certain degree of stretching, which is suitable for the limbs of different patients and further improves flexibility.
[0051] In another embodiment of the present application, the outer layer 110 is a pure cotton outer layer 110.
[0052] Specifically, the pure cotton outer layer 110 refers to the outer layer 110 made of pure cotton, which has very good moisture retention, heat resistance, alkali resistance, and warmth retention properties, and has good air permeability, so that there is no irritation or side effect when the outer layer 110 comes into contact with the skin, and it can be washed, which is convenient for repeated use.
[0053] In summary, the present utility model provides an adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema cushion. The flexible pad is wrapped around the diseased limb of the patient through the first strap and the second strap. The foam particles filled in the inner layer of the flexible pad can fill the folds, pits, and distorted and deformed skin of the patient, reshape according to the skin folds, and cooperate with the elastic support strip to support the flexible pad and maintain a certain pressure, so that the nursing effect of the device is better and the swelling can be effectively reduced; by setting a detachable elastic support strip, the elastic support strip can be detached, which is convenient for maintenance and replacement and reduces costs; by setting a butt joint pad, the butt joint pad can be opened for cleaning, which is convenient for disinfection and repeated use; by setting a third magic tape on the first strap and a fourth magic tape on the second strap, the first strap and the second strap can be suitable for the limbs of different patients, and the flexibility is stronger.
[0054] It should be understood that the application of the present utility model is not limited to the above examples. For those of ordinary skill in the art, improvements or changes can be made according to the above description, and all such improvements and changes should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket, characterized in that, include: A flexible pad, adapted to fit the skin; the flexible pad comprises an outer layer and an inner layer, the outer layer wraps the inner layer, and the inner layer is filled with a plurality of foam particles; a first strap, provided at an end portion of the flexible pad; a second strap, one end of which is connected to the end of the flexible pad facing away from the first strap, and the other end of which is detachably connected to the first strap; The elastic support strip is arranged on the side of the outer layer facing away from the skin.
2. The adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket according to claim 1, wherein The foam particles are polypropylene foam particles.
3. The adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket according to claim 1, characterized in that The diameter of the foam particles is 2-7 mm.
4. The adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The density of the foam particles is 17 - 100 kg / m 3 .
5. The adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket according to claim 1, wherein, Two abutment pads are provided on the side of the outer layer facing away from the skin, and the two abutment pads are respectively located at the two ends of the outer layer. Two abutment spaces for inserting the elastic support strip are formed in the two abutment pads, and the two ends of the elastic support strip are respectively inserted in the two abutment spaces.
6. The adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The abutment pad includes a raised portion and two fitting portions, the raised portion is located between the two fitting portions and connected to the two fitting portions, the raised portion forms the abutment space, a first Velcro is provided on the fitting portion, and a second Velcro is provided on the flexible pad, the first Velcro is used to be adhered and connected to the second Velcro.
7. An adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket according to claim 1, characterized in that, A third Velcro is provided on the side of the first strap close to the skin, and a fourth Velcro is provided on the side of the second strap away from the skin. The third Velcro is used to connect with the fourth Velcro.
8. An adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket according to claim 7, characterized in that, The length of the third magic tape is greater than that of the fourth magic tape.
9. The adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket according to claim 1, characterized in that The first strap is an elastic first strap, and the second strap is an elastic second strap.
10. The adjustable anti-fibrotic lymphedema gasket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer layer is a pure cotton outer layer.