Flexible scoliosis correction brace

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and particularly discloses a flexible scoliosis correction brace which comprises a brace body, and the brace body is provided with shoulder straps arranged on the shoulders of the brace body; the movement assisting mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the outer wall of the support body; the bearing mechanism is arranged at the protruding position of the inner side of the support body; the armpit support is arranged above the support body, and the device achieves effective correction of scoliosis and comfortable experience of a patient. The inflatable air bag and the hook-and-loop fastener are combined, so that the strength of orthopedic force can be accurately controlled according to the specific conditions of a patient, the heavy feeling of a traditional brace is relieved, and the comfort of the patient is improved. By arranging the air bag, lightening and thinning can be achieved, the whole device can be worn by a patient, hiding is achieved, and daily activities are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical devices, in particular to a flexible scoliosis correction brace. Background Art

[0002] In existing technology, the correction and prevention of scoliosis primarily relies on brace therapy. These braces typically consist of an aluminum alloy frame, a 3D-printed plastic plate, straps, and shoulder pads. They utilize the principle of three-point mechanics to achieve early correction of scoliosis and prevent its progression. These braces are designed for external wear, allowing for adjustment of the patient's spinal morphology through physical support and corrective force. Additionally, there are products that utilize cross-wrap straps and a keel support structure, such as the commonly seen "Bei Bei Jia" brace. These braces primarily prevent scoliosis indirectly by correcting poor posture and are suitable for everyday wear and activities.

[0003] Although existing brace therapies can provide correction and prevention effects to a certain extent, the brace is large and lacks elasticity, and is relatively thick and heavy, which restricts the patient's daily activities; traditional braces are often bulky in design, and wearing them for a long time may cause physical burden to the patient; the cross-wrap straps and keel support structures have limited correction effects, mainly focusing on posture correction, and are not significantly effective in directly correcting and preventing scoliosis; therefore, there is an urgent need for a support scoliosis correction brace that can provide effective correction and prevention of scoliosis while also addressing the patient's comfort and freedom of daily activities. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a flexible scoliosis correction brace to solve the problems raised in the background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a flexible scoliosis correction brace, comprising a brace body, which is a one-piece brace, and the ends of which are bonded to each other by Velcro to form a ring-shaped closed structure, and the brace body is equipped with: a shoulder strap, which is arranged on the shoulder of the brace body; a movement-assisting mechanism, which is arranged on the outside of the outer wall of the brace body; a supporting mechanism, which is arranged at a protruding position on the inner side of the brace body; and a hollow area, wherein a plurality of the hollow areas are opened on the brace body.

[0006] In a feasible embodiment, the exercise-assisting mechanism includes: a waist belt, which is arranged on the outside of the outer wall of the support body, and has connecting buckles at both ends of the waist belt; an adjustment buckle, two of the adjustment buckles are respectively arranged on the waist belt; a connecting piece, which is respectively connected to the connecting buckles at both ends of the waist belt; and a release button, which is arranged on the connecting piece.

[0007] In a feasible embodiment, the end of the waist belt is further provided with: a sports belt, one end of which is fixedly connected to one side of the waist belt, and the connection point between the sports belt and the waist belt is set on the concave side of the main arc of the support body; a hook, which is set at the other end of the sports belt and is mutually engaged with the connecting piece.

[0008] In a feasible embodiment, the supporting mechanism includes: airbags, several of which are installed on the inner side of the supporting body by disassembling components; and inflation nozzles, several of which are installed on several of the airbags respectively.

[0009] In a feasible embodiment, the disassembly component is a Velcro.

[0010] In a feasible implementation manner, several of the inflation nozzles are provided with deflation knobs.

[0011] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the present device achieves effective correction of scoliosis and a comfortable experience for patients; the combination of inflatable airbags and Velcro allows the strength of the corrective force to be precisely controlled according to the patient's specific situation, which not only reduces the bulkiness of traditional braces, but also improves the patient's comfort; the provision of airbags can achieve lightweight and thinness, allowing the entire device to be worn by patients, which is both concealed and convenient for daily activities; the deflation knob allows the user to adjust the amount of gas in the airbag as needed, thereby fine-tuning the corrective force, ensuring that during physical therapy such as Schroth exercises, the corrective force is neither too large to cause discomfort nor too small to affect the correction effect; the waist belt and exercise belt can provide additional stretching force when the patient performs Schroth exercises, helping the patient to better correct scoliosis and improve the treatment effect; at the same time, the waist belt, shoulder straps and Velcro cross-bracing provide a stabilizing support position. Through the synergistic effect of the supporting mechanism and the exercise-assisting mechanism, the corrective brace not only ensures the correction effect, but also greatly improves the patient's usage experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first angle structure of the scoliosis correction brace for 3SH, 3CTL, and 3C types provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second angle structure of the scoliosis correction brace for 3SH, 3CTL, and 3C types provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the third angle structure of the scoliosis correction brace for 3SH, 3CTL, and 3C types provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the first angle structure of the brace for correcting 3CL and 4C scoliosis provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second angle structure of the brace for correcting 3CL and 4C scoliosis provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the third angle structure of the brace for correcting 3CL and 4C scoliosis provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the first angle structure of the 4CL and 4CTL scoliosis correction braces provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the second angle structure of the 4CL and 4CTL scoliosis correction braces provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the third angle structure of the scoliosis correction brace for 4CL and 4CTL types provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] In the picture: 1. Support body, 2. Shoulder strap, 3. Hollow area, 4. Waist belt, 5. Adjustment buckle, 6. Connector, 7. Release button, 8. Sports belt, 9. Hook, 10. Airbag, 11. Inflation nozzle, 12. Deflation knob. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] See also Figures 1 to 9 The utility model provides a technical solution: a flexible scoliosis correction brace, including a brace body 1, which is a one-piece brace, and the ends of which are bonded to each other by Velcro to form a ring-shaped closed structure. The brace body 1 is equipped with: shoulder straps 2, a movement assisting mechanism, a supporting mechanism and a hollow area 3. The shoulder straps 2 are arranged on the shoulder of the brace body 1; the movement assisting mechanism is arranged on the outside of the outer wall of the brace body 1; the supporting mechanism is arranged at a protruding position on the inner side of the brace body 1; and a plurality of hollow areas 3 are opened on the brace body 1.

[0024] During the specific implementation process, it should be noted that the support body 1 is made of a flexible wearable material. When in use, it is wrapped around the patient's spine. The two ends of the support body 1 can be adjusted independently through Velcro. The support body 1 is used to wrap the patient's body. The shoulder strap 2 is set on the shoulder of the support body 1 to fix the position of the device on the patient's shoulder and ensure the stability of the device. The exercise assisting mechanism is located on the outside of the support body 1, providing additional stretching force when the patient performs Schroth exercise, helping the patient to better correct scoliosis and improve the treatment effect. The supporting mechanism is installed in the protruding position on the inner side of the support body 1, corresponding to the curved part of the patient's spine. The supporting mechanism provides the necessary support and correction force by means of an inflatable airbag 10. Since the concave side of the patient's scoliosis area is not suitable for additional pressure, a hollow area 3 is opened on the support body 1. When the patient wears it, the hollow area 3 is located on the concave side of the patient's scoliosis area, and the airbag 10 on the inside of the support body has a thrust on the convex side of the patient's scoliosis, and at the same time cooperates with the hollow area 3 to achieve a spinal correction effect. The hollow area 3 also has the effect of increasing the air permeability of the device, improving the patient's comfort and reducing the overall weight of the support body 1.

[0025] In some examples, further, the exercise assisting mechanism includes: a waist belt 4, an adjustment buckle 5, a connector 6 and a release button 7. The waist belt 4 is arranged on the outside of the outer wall of the support body 1, and connecting buckles are provided at both ends of the waist belt 4; two adjustment buckles 5 are respectively arranged on the waist belt 4; the connector 6 is respectively connected to the connecting buckles at both ends of the waist belt 4; the release button 7 is arranged on the connector 6.

[0026] During implementation, it should be noted that, because different types of scoliosis require different methods of applying traction, the device is adaptable to different types of scoliosis through the provision of an exercise-assisting mechanism. The coordination of the waist belt 4, adjustment buckle 5, and connector 6 allows the brace 1 to be worn more securely during Schroth exercises, where the spinal traction is relatively high. This also facilitates the patient's ability to wear the brace. The waist belt 4 wraps around the brace 1's waist, ensuring a close fit between the brace 1 and the patient's body. The adjustment buckle 5, located on the waist belt 4, allows the user to adjust the tightness of the belt 4 as needed to accommodate patients of different body types, providing personalized corrective pressure during Schroth exercises. The connector 6 connects to the connecting buckles at both ends of the waist belt 4, ensuring effective connection. When removing the brace 1, the user can quickly release the connecting buckles by operating the release button 7, making it easier for the patient to don and doff the corrective brace. The connecting piece 6 and the release button 7 provide a stable and flexible connection method, so that the correction brace can be adjusted according to the specific needs of the patient, while ensuring comfort and correction effect during the correction process.

[0027] In some examples, further, the end of the waist belt 4 is also provided with: a sports belt 8 and a hook 9, one end of the sports belt 8 is fixedly connected to one side of the waist belt 4, and the connection point between the sports belt 8 and the waist belt 4 is set on the concave side of the main arc of the support body 1; the hook 9 is set at the other end of the sports belt 8 and is mutually engaged with the connecting piece 6.

[0028] During the specific implementation process, it should be noted that the sports belt 8 can form a whole with the waist belt 4. After the sports belt 8 is wrapped around the shoulders, it is connected to the connector 6 through a hook 9. The other end of the sports belt 8 is provided with a hook 9, and the hook 9 can be mutually engaged with the connector 6. When performing specific Schroth exercises or physical therapy, the patient can remove the hook 9, unfold the sports belt 8 and connect it to an external device such as a climbing frame to provide additional stretching force and support during the exercise. The patient is allowed to increase the stretching and correction force of the spine through the sports belt 8 when performing corrective exercises. At the same time, the hook 9 ensures the quick connection and release of the sports belt 8 and the connector 6, thereby improving the convenience of use and the accuracy of correction.

[0029] In some examples, further, the supporting mechanism includes: an airbag 10 and an inflation nozzle 11, and several airbags 10 are installed on the inner side of the support body 1 by disassembling components; and several inflation nozzles 11 are respectively installed on several airbags 10.

[0030] During the specific implementation process, it should be noted that the position and number of the airbag 10 are flexibly adjusted according to the specific scoliosis condition of the patient. Each airbag 10 is equipped with an inflation nozzle 11, which allows the airbag 10 to be independently inflated or deflated to adjust the hardness and supporting force of the airbag 10. During the correction process, air is injected into the airbag 10 through the inflation nozzle 11. After the airbag 10 is expanded, it can fit the patient's spinal curve and provide customized support and correction force. If the correction force needs to be adjusted, the inflation nozzle 11 can be deflated to reduce the expansion degree of the airbag 10, thereby reducing the supporting force. The adjustable function enables the supporting mechanism to adapt to the needs of different patients, provide personalized correction solutions, and ensure the comfort of patients during long-term wear.

[0031] In some examples, further, the disassembly component is a Velcro. The use of Velcro can make the installation and removal of the airbag 10 very convenient. The airbag 10 is connected to the inner side of the support body 1 by Velcro, and the quick connection method allows the user to easily fix the airbag 10 in the desired position to adapt to the scoliosis conditions of different patients. When it is necessary to adjust the position of the airbag 10 or perform cleaning and maintenance, the user only needs to simply peel off the Velcro to quickly remove the airbag 10. Similarly, when reinstalling the airbag 10, it is only necessary to align the airbag 10 with the corresponding position on the inner side of the support body 1 and press the Velcro to firmly fix the airbag 10. The reusability and durability of Velcro ensure the long-term use and stability of the corrective brace. It not only improves the adaptability of the corrective brace and the possibility of personalized correction, but also provides patients with a more convenient and comfortable use experience.

[0032] In some examples, further, a deflation knob 12 is provided on several of the inflation nozzles 11. The deflation knob 12 allows the user to finely control the air pressure in the airbag 10. The user injects air into the airbag 10 through the inflation nozzle 11 to expand the airbag 10 to provide the required support force. When it is necessary to adjust the hardness or pressure of the airbag 10, the user can rotate the deflation knob 12 to release the gas in the airbag 10. The setting of the deflation knob 12 makes it simple and quick to adjust the air pressure of the airbag 10, and the user can fine-tune the air pressure of the airbag 10 at any time according to the comfort and correction effect during the correction process. Before performing specific Schroth exercises or other therapeutic activities, if it is necessary to reduce the correction force of the airbag 10 to avoid excessive compression, the user can achieve this through the deflation knob 12. It provides users with greater flexibility and control, ensures the safety and effectiveness of the correction process, and also improves the comfort of patients when using the corrective brace.

[0033] The support structure and hollow area 3 can be arbitrarily arranged on the brace body 1 according to practical needs. Therefore, this device is suitable for correcting three major types of scoliosis. This device meets the requirements of three-point mechanics and circumferential force, and is a lightweight, wearable, flexible scoliosis brace. It can also be used in conjunction with Schroth exercise therapy to correct early-stage scoliosis and prevent its progression.

[0034] See also Figure 1-Figure 3 , suitable for 3SH, 3CTL, and 3C scoliosis;

[0035] See also Figure 4-Figure 6 , suitable for 3CL and 4C scoliosis;

[0036] See also Figure 7-Figure 9 , suitable for 4CL and 4CTL types of scoliosis.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inside", "front", "two ends" and the like indicating the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation; at the same time, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms "setting", "installation", "connection", "fixed installation" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it 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 a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, for ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A flexible scoliosis correction brace, comprising a brace body, characterized in that: The support is a one-piece structure, and the ends are bonded to each other by Velcro to form a ring-shaped closed structure. The support is equipped with: A shoulder strap, the shoulder strap being arranged on the shoulder of the support body; A motion assisting mechanism, the motion assisting mechanism being arranged outside the outer wall of the support body; A supporting mechanism, the supporting mechanism being arranged at a protruding position on the inner side of the support body; A plurality of hollow areas are provided on the support body.

2. The flexible scoliosis correction brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motion assisting mechanism comprises: A waist belt, which is arranged on the outer side of the outer wall of the support body, and has connecting buckles at both ends of the waist belt; Adjustment buckles, two of which are respectively provided on the waist belt; Connectors, each of which is connected to the connecting buckles at both ends of the belt; A release button is provided on the connecting piece.

3. The flexible scoliosis correction brace according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end of the waist belt is also provided with: A sports belt, one end of which is fixedly connected to one side of the waist belt, and the connection point between the sports belt and the waist belt is set on the concave side of the main arc of the support body; A hook is provided at the other end of the sports belt and is engaged with the connecting piece.

4. The flexible scoliosis correction brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting mechanism includes: Airbags, wherein a plurality of the airbags are installed on the inner side of the support body by disassembling the components; Inflation nozzles, wherein a plurality of the inflation nozzles are respectively installed on a plurality of the air bags.

5. The flexible scoliosis correction brace according to claim 4, characterized in that: The disassembly component is a Velcro.

6. The flexible scoliosis correction brace according to claim 4, characterized in that: Several of the inflation nozzles are provided with deflation knobs.

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