Electrical stimulation equipment for simulated walking exercise of bedridden patient

By designing an electrical stimulation device for bedridden patients and using a lower limb fixation device and a control box to generate electrical stimulation signals for simulated walking exercises, the problem of bedridden patients being unable to perform simulated walking exercises was solved, and the blood circulation in the lower limbs was improved and rehabilitation effects were achieved.

CN223299433UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-05XUANWU HOSPITAL OF CAPITAL UNIV OF MEDICAL SCI
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Application Number
CN202422893410.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-26
Publication Date
2025-09-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-26

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Technical Problem

Existing electrical stimulation devices cannot meet the needs of bedridden patients for simulated walking exercises and cannot effectively improve blood circulation in the lower limbs.

Method used

An electrical stimulation device is designed, which includes a lower limb fixation device and a control box. The lower limb fixation device fixes the patient's lower limbs through an L-shaped support frame. The control box is equipped with a multi-channel electrical stimulation generation unit and an electromyography acquisition unit. The electrical stimulation signals simulating walking exercise are generated and applied to the lower limb muscles, and the electromyography signals are collected for feedback.

Benefits of technology

Patients can perform simulated walking exercises while lying in bed to improve blood circulation in the lower limbs. The operation is simple and the electrical stimulation effect is significant. The actual walking exercises are helpful for recovery.

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Abstract

The electrical stimulation equipment comprises a lower limb fixing device and a control box, the lower limb fixing device comprises an L-shaped supporting frame, the L-shaped supporting frame is composed of a transverse base and a vertical supporting column, and inclined supporting frames are fixed to the front end and the rear end of the transverse base; lower limb arc-shaped placement frames matched with the lower limbs and the feet of the human body in shape are fixedly supported on the front-end inclined supporting frame and the rear-end inclined supporting frame, and hanging pieces used for being hung on bed tail guardrails are fixed to the vertical supporting columns. According to the control box, a multi-channel electrical stimulation generation unit, a multi-channel myoelectricity collection unit and a control host are arranged in a host shell, and multi-channel stimulation electrodes correspondingly connected with all channels of the multi-channel electrical stimulation generation unit and multi-channel myoelectricity electrodes correspondingly connected with all channels of the multi-channel myoelectricity collection unit extend out of the host shell. The multi-channel stimulation electrode, the multi-channel electrical stimulation generation unit and the control host are electrically connected in sequence, and the multi-channel myoelectricity electrode, the multi-channel myoelectricity acquisition unit and the control host are electrically connected in sequence.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electrical stimulation equipment, in particular to an electrical stimulation equipment for simulating walking exercises for bedridden patients. Background Art

[0002] Lower limb arteriosclerosis obliterans is a common vascular disease that often causes pain, numbness, and functional impairment in the lower limbs. Walking exercises are important for improving blood circulation in patients' lower limbs and alleviating symptoms. However, some patients are unable to perform normal walking exercises due to their severe condition. While existing electrical stimulation devices can help patients exercise to a certain extent, they cannot meet the need for simulated walking exercises while lying in bed. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems and shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model provides an electrical stimulation device for simulating walking exercises for bedridden patients, so that the patients can perform simulated walking exercises while lying in bed, thereby improving blood circulation in the lower limbs.

[0004] The utility model solves the above technical problems through the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model provides an electrical stimulation device for bedridden patients to simulate walking exercises, which is characterized in that it includes a lower limb fixing device and a control box, the lower limb fixing device includes an L-shaped support frame, the L-shaped support frame is composed of a horizontal base and a vertical support column, the front and rear ends of the horizontal base are fixed with oblique support frames, the front and rear ends of the oblique support frames are fixed with lower limb arc-shaped placement frames that match the shapes of human lower limbs and feet and are used for placing human lower limbs and feet thereon, and the vertical support column is fixed with a pendant for hanging on the guardrail at the end of the bed;

[0006] The control box includes a host shell, in which a multi-channel electrical stimulation generation unit, a multi-channel electromyography acquisition unit and a control host are arranged. The host shell extends multi-channel stimulation electrodes for attaching to the lower limbs of the human body, which are connected one-to-one with each channel of the multi-channel electrical stimulation generation unit, and multi-channel electromyography electrodes for attaching to the lower limbs of the human body, which are connected one-to-one with each channel of the multi-channel electromyography acquisition unit. The multi-channel stimulation electrodes, the multi-channel electrical stimulation generation unit and the control host are electrically connected in sequence, and the multi-channel electromyography electrodes, the multi-channel electromyography acquisition unit and the control host are electrically connected in sequence.

[0007] The utility model is suitable for patients with lower limb arteriosclerosis obliterans. Patients can perform simulated walking exercises while lying in bed, thereby improving blood circulation in the lower limbs. The utility model device is easy to operate. The lower limb fixation device of the utility model enables the patient's lower limbs to maintain a suitable position, thereby improving the electrical stimulation effect. The utility model adopts an electrical stimulation signal for simulating walking exercises, which is closer to actual walking exercises and helps patients recover. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1-2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a lower limb fixation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] Figure 3 This is a control principle diagram of an electrical stimulation device for simulating walking exercises for bedridden patients according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0010] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments 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 shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0011] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides an electrical stimulation device for simulating walking exercises for bedridden patients, which includes a lower limb fixation device 10. The lower limb fixation device 10 includes an L-shaped support frame. The L-shaped support frame is composed of a horizontal base 11 and a vertical support column 12. The horizontal base 11 is composed of two horizontal rods 111 set on the left and right and two longitudinal rods 112 set on the front and back. The shape formed by the splicing is rectangular. The front and rear longitudinal rods 112 of the horizontal base 11 are fixed with oblique support frames 13, and the front and rear end oblique support frames 13 are fixed with support rods. The lower limb arc-shaped placement frame 14 that matches the shape of the human lower limbs and feet is used for placing the human lower limbs and feet. The vertical support column 12 is composed of two vertical columns 121, and the two vertical columns 121 are respectively fixed at the front left end and the front right end of the horizontal base 11. A connecting rod 122 is fixed between the two vertical columns 121. A hanger 15 for hanging on the guardrail at the end of the bed is fixed on the vertical support column 12. The hanger 15 includes two hooks 151, and the two hooks 151 are respectively inserted and fixed in the corresponding vertical columns 121.

[0012] In this embodiment, the lower limb fixation device 10 is used to place the patient's lower limbs. The lower limb fixation device 10 is hung on the bed guardrail through the hanger 15, so that the patient's lower limbs can be kept in a suitable position on the bed for simulated walking exercises.

[0013] The electrical stimulation device also includes a control box, which includes a main body shell. A multi-channel electrical stimulation generation unit, a multi-channel electromyography acquisition unit and a control host 20 are arranged in the main body shell. The multi-channel electrical stimulation generation unit includes a stimulation signal generator 21 and a multi-channel power amplifier 22. The main body shell extends a multi-channel stimulation electrode 23 that is connected to each channel of the multi-channel power amplifier 22 in a one-to-one correspondence. The multi-channel stimulation electrode 23, the multi-channel power amplifier 22, the stimulation signal generator 21 and the control host 20 are electrically connected in sequence; the multi-channel electromyography acquisition unit includes a multi-channel preamplifier 24 and a multi-channel analog-to-digital converter 25. The main body shell extends a multi-channel electromyography electrode 26 that is connected to each channel of the multi-channel preamplifier 24 in a one-to-one correspondence. The multi-channel electromyography electrode 26, the multi-channel preamplifier 24, the multi-channel analog-to-digital converter 25 and the control host 20 are electrically connected in sequence; a spare alarm 27 is embedded in the main body shell, and the alarm 27 is electrically connected to the control host 20; a power supply unit is also provided in the main body shell. The power supply unit is a rechargeable lithium battery that provides a stable power supply for the electrical stimulation device. The multi-channel stimulation electrode 23 and the multi-channel electromyography electrode 26 are made of wearable flexible materials with good conductivity and comfort.

[0014] During use, the target patient lies on the bed, attaches the multi-channel stimulation electrodes 23 and the multi-channel electromyography electrodes 26 to the calf muscles, hangs the lower limb fixation device 10 on the bedside guardrail via the pendant 15, and places the target patient's calf on the lower limb arc-shaped placement frame 14. The electrical stimulation device is turned on and begins to operate. The control host 20 controls the stimulation signal generator 21 to generate an electrical stimulation signal that simulates walking exercise. The multi-channel power amplifier 22 is used to amplify the power of the electrical stimulation signal and apply it to the target patient's lower limb muscles through the multi-channel stimulation electrodes 23, thereby helping the patient perform simulated walking exercises and improving blood circulation in the lower limbs.

[0015] The multi-channel preamplifier 24 collects the electromyographic signals of the target patient's lower limbs through the multi-channel electromyographic electrodes 26 and amplifies the signals. The multi-channel analog-to-digital converter 25 is used to convert the amplified electromyographic signals of each channel into analog-to-digital signals and transmit them to the control host 20.

[0016] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art will appreciate that these are merely illustrative and that the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art may make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present invention, and such changes and modifications are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrical stimulation device for simulating walking exercises for bedridden patients, characterized in that: It includes a lower limb fixing device and a control box. The lower limb fixing device includes an L-shaped support frame, which is composed of a horizontal base and a vertical support column. The front and rear ends of the horizontal base are fixed with oblique support frames. The front and rear end oblique support frames are fixed with lower limb arc placement frames that match the shape of human lower limbs and feet for placing human lower limbs and feet thereon. The vertical support column is fixed with a pendant for hanging on the guardrail at the end of the bed. The control box includes a host shell, in which a multi-channel electrical stimulation generation unit, a multi-channel electromyography acquisition unit and a control host are arranged. The host shell extends multi-channel stimulation electrodes for attaching to the lower limbs of the human body, which are connected one-to-one with each channel of the multi-channel electrical stimulation generation unit, and multi-channel electromyography electrodes for attaching to the lower limbs of the human body, which are connected one-to-one with each channel of the multi-channel electromyography acquisition unit. The multi-channel stimulation electrodes, the multi-channel electrical stimulation generation unit and the control host are electrically connected in sequence, and the multi-channel electromyography electrodes, the multi-channel electromyography acquisition unit and the control host are electrically connected in sequence.

2. The electrical stimulation device for simulating walking exercise for bedridden patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transverse base is in a rectangular shape formed by splicing two transverse rods arranged on the left and right and two longitudinal rods arranged on the front and back. The front and rear longitudinal rods of the transverse base are both fixed with oblique support frames.

3. The electrical stimulation device for simulating walking exercise for bedridden patients according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vertical support column is composed of two vertical columns, which are respectively fixed to the front left end and the front right end of the horizontal base, and a connecting rod is fixed between the two vertical columns.

4. The electrical stimulation device for simulating walking exercise for bedridden patients according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hanging component includes two hooks, and the two hooks are respectively inserted and fixed in corresponding vertical columns.

5. The electrical stimulation device for simulating walking exercise for bedridden patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-channel electrical stimulation generating unit includes a stimulation signal generator and a multi-channel power amplifier. The multi-channel stimulation electrodes, the multi-channel power amplifier, the stimulation signal generator and the control host are electrically connected in sequence.

6. The electrical stimulation device for simulating walking exercise for bedridden patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-channel myoelectric acquisition unit includes a multi-channel preamplifier and a multi-channel analog-to-digital converter. The multi-channel myoelectric electrodes, the multi-channel preamplifier, the multi-channel analog-to-digital converter and the control host are electrically connected in sequence.

7. The electrical stimulation device for simulating walking exercise for bedridden patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: A power supply unit is also provided in the host housing, and the power supply unit is used to provide power to the electrical stimulation device.

8. The electrical stimulation device for simulating walking exercise for bedridden patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: An alarm is embedded in the host shell, and the alarm is electrically connected to the control host.