Patella support

Abstract

The utility model provides a patella branch protector which comprises a protector body and at least two protection pads, the protector body can be worn on a knee joint, a patella hole is formed in the middle of the protector body, and the at least two protection pads are detachably arranged on the side, facing a user, of the patella hole. The at least two protection pads are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the patella hole, so that the knee joint is covered and protected, and patella damage caused by external force impact is avoided. Furthermore, the number of the protection pads is at least two, the protection pads are detachably connected, the positions and the number of the protection pads can be adjusted according to needs, and therefore the use universality of the patella supporting tool is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular relates to a patellar support device. Background Art

[0002] The patella, commonly known as the kneecap, is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body. It serves as the fulcrum for knee flexion and extension and is a crucial component of knee extension and flexion. For sports enthusiasts or those with congenital developmental abnormalities, the sudden and excessive force exerted on the knee joint during exercise can easily cause the patella to dislocate laterally. This is medically known as traumatic patellar dislocation. Without specific protection and treatment, it can progress to recurrent patellar dislocation. This exponentially accelerates the wear of the patellofemoral cartilage, causing significant damage to the patient's daily life and sports, while also increasing social pressure and the burden on medical insurance. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a patellar support device to prevent injuries to the user's knee joint, especially the patellofemoral joint, and improve the safety of the user.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present disclosure provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] In one aspect of the present disclosure, a patellar support device is provided, comprising a support body and at least two protection pads. The support body can be worn at the knee joint, a patellar hole is provided in the middle portion of the support body, and at least two protection pads are detachably provided on the side of the patellar hole facing the user, and at least two protection pads are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the patellar hole.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the protective pad includes a pad body and a filling body, the pad body has an internal cavity, the filling body is filled in the internal cavity, and the filling body includes a non-Newtonian fluid substance.

[0007] Optionally, the filler includes D3O gel or P4U material.

[0008] Specifically, one of the soft fiber part and the hard hook part of the Velcro is provided on the inner side of the protective gear body, and the other of the soft fiber part and the hard hook part of the Velcro is provided on the outer side of the protective pad. The soft fiber part and the hard hook part are combined to enable the protective pad to be provided on the protective gear body.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner sides of the protective gear body and the protective pad are made of flexible breathable fabric, and the flexible breathable fabric is made of the same material as the soft fiber part of the Velcro. The outer side of the protective pad is provided with a hard hook and thorn part of the Velcro, and the hard hook and thorn part can be cooperated and bonded with the flexible breathable fabric.

[0010] Optionally, the patellar support device further includes a first strap, one end of the first strap is fixed to one side in the width direction of the support body, the inner side of the other end of the first strap is provided with one of the soft fiber portion and the hard hook portion of the Velcro, and the outer side of the support body is provided with the other of the soft fiber portion and the hard hook portion of the Velcro, and the soft fiber portion and the hard hook portion are combined to make the other end of the first strap detachably connected to the support body.

[0011] In another aspect of the present disclosure, the first strap and the protective gear body are integrally formed; and / or the patellar support device further includes a second strap and a buckle assembly, wherein the first buckle portion of the buckle assembly is connected to one end of the second strap, and the second buckle portion of the buckle assembly is connected to the protective gear body or the other end of the second strap. When the first buckle portion and the second buckle portion are buckled together, the second strap is wrapped around and tied to the outside of the first strap.

[0012] Furthermore, at least two first straps are provided, and the at least two first straps are spaced apart and arranged on both sides of the patellar hole along the length direction of the protective gear body.

[0013] Specifically, the outer side of the protective gear body is provided with a hard hook and thorn portion of Velcro, the inner side of the first strap is made of flexible breathable fabric, and the inner side of the first strap can be cooperated and bonded with the hard hook and thorn portion, so that the other end of the first strap is connected to the protective gear body; or the inner and outer sides of the protective gear body are both made of flexible breathable fabric, and the inner side of the other end of the first strap is provided with the hard hook and thorn portion of Velcro.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the edge of the patellar hole extends smoothly along its circumference, and the inner edge of the protection pad is in an arc-shaped structure extending along the circumference of the patellar hole; and / or,

[0015] The protection pad is configured to be in a cashew shape or a crescent shape.

[0016] The patellar brace provided by the present disclosure has at least the following beneficial effects: by detachably disposing at least two protective pads on the inner side of the brace body, the patellar brace provided by the present disclosure covers and protects the knee joint, preventing external impacts that could cause patellar dislocation and damage. Furthermore, by providing at least two detachably connected protective pads, the position and number of the protective pads can be adjusted as needed, thereby improving the versatility of the patellar brace. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and / or other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent through the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is an expanded structural diagram of the patella support provided by the first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure from a first perspective.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Second-angle view of the expanded structure of the patellar support.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Diagram of the structure of the patellar support in use.

[0021] Description of reference numerals:

[0022] 1. Protective gear body; 2. Patellar foramen;

[0023] 3. Protective pad; 4. First strap;

[0024] 5. Soft fiber part; 6. Hard hook part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should not be understood that the embodiments of the present disclosure are limited to the embodiments described herein. The same reference numerals in the figures represent the same or similar structures, and thus their detailed description will be omitted.

[0026] The present disclosure provides a patella support device that can be wrapped around the knee joint of a user, thereby preventing the patella from being damaged by external force impact and improving the safety of the knee joint.

[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The patellar support provided by the present invention includes a support body 1 and at least two protection pads 3. The support body 1 can be worn at the user's knee joint, and a patellar hole 2 is provided in the middle of the support body 1. When the calf is bent relative to the thigh, the user's knee joint can enter the patellar hole 2, so that the patellar support can maintain fit with the knee joint, thereby improving the comfort of use of the patellar support.

[0028] At least two protection pads 3 are detachably provided on the protective gear body 1. Specifically, at least two protection pads 3 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the patellar hole 2 on the periphery of the patellar hole 2 to support and protect the patella and avoid damage to the patella caused by external force impact.

[0029] Optionally, the edge of the patellar hole 2 extends smoothly along its circumference, and the inner edge of the protective pad 3 is in an arc-shaped structure extending along the circumference of the patellar hole 2 to roughly match the edge of the patellar hole 2. As an example, the patellar hole 2 in this embodiment is configured to be circular, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Correspondingly, the protective pad 3 is roughly in the shape of a cashew nut or a crescent, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0030] Continuing with the accompanying drawings, the protective pad 3 is configured to be detachably connected to the support body 1, which can adapt to the patella of different users and improve the versatility of the patellar support device. In this embodiment, at least two protective pads 3 are provided. The user can adjust the size of the ring enclosed by the protective pad 3 according to the size of the patella. When the ring enclosed by the protective pad 3 is larger, a larger number of protective pads 3 are required; when the ring enclosed by the protective pad 3 is smaller, a smaller number of protective pads 3 are required. In this way, the patellar support device can adapt to the knee joints of different users and improve the versatility of the patellar support device.

[0031] Furthermore, the protective pad 3 includes a pad body and a filling body. The pad body has an internal cavity. The filling body is filled in the internal cavity, and the filling body includes a non-Newtonian fluid substance.

[0032] In this embodiment, the pad body is formed as a shell structure with an internal cavity. In order to improve the wearing comfort of the protective pad 3, the pad body can be made of flexible fiber. For example, but not limited to, the pad body is formed by sewing fiber cloth, but not limited to this.

[0033] In order to further improve the reliability of the protective pad 3, the pad body is sealed to prevent the filling body disposed in the inner cavity of the pad body from accidentally leaking, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0034] The inner cavity of the pad body can be filled with a filler comprising a non-Newtonian fluid. Under normal circumstances, the filler is subject to minimal external compressive forces, resulting in minimal deformation. In this situation, the filler is relatively soft and conforms snugly to the user's knee joint, enhancing the comfort of wearing the patellar support. If the user suddenly falls or is accidentally struck by an external force, the filler is subjected to greater forces, causing it to deform, cushioning the impact and protecting the knee joint from impact. During this process, the filler provides excellent support and protection for the user.

[0035] As an example, the filler includes D3O gel or P4U material, but is not limited thereto.

[0036] As an example, the protective pad 3 can be connected to the protective gear body 1 by Velcro or invisible buckles, which is convenient for removal and adjustment of the position, thereby improving the convenience of use of the protective pad 3 and the protective gear body 1. This embodiment is described by taking the protective pad 3 and the protective gear body 1 connected by Velcro as an example.

[0037] Specifically, the inner side of the protective gear body 1 is provided with one of the soft fiber portion (not shown) and the hard hook and thorn portion (not shown) of the Velcro, and the outer side of the protective pad 3 is provided with the other of the soft fiber portion (not shown) and the hard hook and thorn portion (not shown). The soft fiber portion and the hard hook and thorn portion are combined to enable the protective pad 3 to be placed on the protective gear body 1. In this embodiment, the side of the protective gear body 1 facing the user is defined as the inner side, and the side facing away from the user is defined as the outer side. Similarly, the side of the protective pad 3 facing the user is defined as the inner side, and the side facing away from the user is defined as the outer side.

[0038] In order to further improve the ease of use of the protective pad 3, in this embodiment, the inner side of the protective gear body 1 and the inner side of the protective pad 3 can be made of flexible breathable fabrics respectively, so that the inner side of the protective gear body 1 and the inner side of the protective pad 3 are comfortable, convenient for direct contact with the user's skin, and improve the wearing comfort of the patellar support device.

[0039] As an example, the flexible breathable fabric on the inner side of the protective gear body 1 can be made of the same material as the soft fiber part of the Velcro. This arrangement eliminates the need for an additional soft fiber part of the Velcro on the inner side of the protective gear body 1. Correspondingly, the outer side of the protective pad 3 is provided with a hard hook and thorn part of the Velcro (not shown). By adhering the hard hook and thorn part to the protective gear body 1, the protective pad 3 can be firmly connected to the protective gear body 1. This arrangement simplifies the structure of the patellar support brace and also simplifies the processing technology of the patellar support brace. Furthermore, since the inner side of the protective gear body 1 is made of the flexible breathable fabric, the protective pad 3 can be attached to any position as needed, which improves the convenience of attaching the protective pad 3.

[0040] In order to ensure that the patellar support device can be securely worn on the user's knee joint, in this embodiment, the patellar support device further includes a first strap 4 , one end of which is fixed to one side of the support device body 1 in the width direction.

[0041] In this embodiment, the first strap 4 and the protector body 1 are formed in an integrated process. Specifically, the first strap 4 and the protector body 1 can be cut from the same piece of cloth, so that no additional sewing is required between the first strap 4 and the protector body 1, thereby simplifying the processing technology of the patellar support device.

[0042] Of course, as needed, the first strap 4 and the protective gear body 1 can be cut and formed separately and then sewn together. One end of the first strap 4 can be sewn to the protective gear body 1 to improve the connection reliability between the first strap 4 and the protective gear body 1, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0043] Continuing with the accompanying drawings, the other end of the first strap 4 can be connected to the protective gear body 1 via Velcro, allowing the first strap 4 to be wrapped around the user's knee joint. Specifically, the inner side of the other end of the first strap 4 is provided with one of the soft fiber portion 5 and the hard hook portion 6 of Velcro, and the outer side of the protective gear body 1 is provided with the other of the soft fiber portion 5 and the hard hook portion 6 of Velcro. The soft fiber portion 5 and the hard hook portion 6 are combined to allow the other end of the first strap 4 to be detachably connected to the protective gear body 1.

[0044] Continue to refer to Figure 2 A hard hook portion 6 is provided on the outside of the protective device body 1, and a soft fiber portion 5 is provided on the inside of the other end of the first strap 4. This arrangement makes the inside of the patellar support device soft and comfortable, suitable for wearing.

[0045] In order to simplify the processing technology of the protective gear body 1, the inner side of the entire first strap 4 is made of a flexible breathable fabric, and the flexible breathable fabric can be made of the same material as the soft fiber part 5, so that the inner side of the first strap 4 can be directly bonded to the hard hook part 6 without the need to additionally set up the soft fiber part 5.

[0046] As needed, the hard hook portion 6 can be arranged on the inner side of the other end of the first strap 4, and the soft fiber portion 5 can be arranged on the outer side of the protective gear body 1. In order to simplify the processing technology of the patellar support device, the outer side of the protective gear body 1 can also be made of flexible breathable fabric, so that the inner and outer sides of the protective gear body 1 are both made of flexible breathable fabric, and the inner side of the other end of the first strap 4 is provided with a hard hook portion 6 of Velcro, but not limited to this.

[0047] Continuing to refer to the accompanying drawings, in order to improve the wearing reliability of the patellar support, the patellar support can be provided with at least two first straps 4, and the at least two first straps 4 are arranged at intervals on both sides of the patellar hole along the length direction of the support body 1, so that at least one first strap 4 can be tied to the lower end of the thigh and above the patella, and at least one first strap 4 can be tied to the upper end of the calf and below the patella, so that the patellar support can be firmly tied at the knee joint.

[0048] The length direction of the support body 1 defined in this embodiment is the height direction of the user when the patellar support is worn on the knee joint of the user.

[0049] Continue to refer to Figure 2In this embodiment, a patellar support device including three first straps 4 is used as an example for explanation. The three first straps 4 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the support device body 1. The length of each first strap 4 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, the length of the first strap 4 used for tying on the thigh is slightly longer, and the length of the first strap 4 used for tying on the calf is the second longest. The shortest one is the middle first strap 4, which avoids the first strap 4 being too long and passing through the patellar foramen 2, thereby hindering the bending of the knee joint.

[0050] In order to further improve the wearing reliability of the patellar support and avoid the soft fiber part 5 and the hard hook part 6 of the Velcro from tearing due to long-term use, the patellar support also includes a second strap (not shown) arranged on the outside of the first strap 4.

[0051] Specifically, the patellar support device also includes a second strap and a buckle assembly, the first buckle portion in the buckle assembly is connected to one end of the second strap, and the second buckle portion of the buckle assembly is connected to the protector body 1 or the other end of the second strap. When the first buckle portion and the second buckle portion are buckled together, the second strap is wrapped around and tied to the outside of the first strap.

[0052] When the second strap is wrapped around and tied outside the first strap, the Velcro of the first strap is not easy to tear off. The first strap 4 and the second strap cooperate to doubly tie the protector body 1, thereby improving the wearing reliability of the patellar support device.

[0053] The second strap can be connected to the protective gear body 1 by sewing to prevent the second strap from being lost. In an optional embodiment, one end of the second strap is fixed to the protective gear body 1, for example but not limited to, it can be sewn to the protective gear body 1, and the other end of the second strap is provided with a first buckle portion of a buckle assembly, and the protective gear body 1 is provided with a second buckle portion that matches the first buckle portion. The first buckle portion and the second buckle portion are connected by a buckle connection, so that the other end of the second strap is connected to the protective gear body 1, thereby making the second strap firmly wrapped around the outside of the first strap.

[0054] In another optional embodiment, the middle part of the second strap can be connected to the protective gear body 1. For example, but not limited to, the middle part of the second strap is sewn and connected to the protective gear body 1, and the two ends of the second strap are respectively provided with a first buckle part and a second buckle part of the buckle assembly. The first buckle part and the second buckle part are buckled together, so that the two ends of the second strap are connected together, so that the second strap is tied to the outside of the first strap.

[0055] The patellar support provided by the present disclosure comprises at least two removable protective pads 3 disposed on the inner side of the support body 1, thereby covering and protecting the knee joint and preventing damage to the patella from external impact. Furthermore, by providing at least two removably connected protective pads 3, the position and number of protective pads 3 can be adjusted as needed, thereby improving the versatility of the patellar support.

[0056] In addition, the protective pad 3 includes a filler, which may be a non-Newtonian fluid. Under normal circumstances, the filler is soft and conforms to the user's knee joint, improving the comfort of wearing the patellar support. If the user suddenly falls or is accidentally struck by an external force, the filler deforms, thereby providing good support and protection for the user.

[0057] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure 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 operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present disclosure.

[0058] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature identified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. Throughout this disclosure, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0059] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to mechanical connections, electrical connections, or communication connections; they may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they may refer to internal communication between two components or an interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this disclosure based on specific circumstances.

[0060] The features, structures or characteristics described in the present disclosure may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the above description, many specific details are provided to provide a full understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the technical solutions of the present disclosure may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or other methods, components, materials, etc. may be adopted. In other cases, known structures, materials or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid blurring the various aspects of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A patellar support device, characterized in that: The patella support device comprises: A protective gear body (1) is provided, wherein the protective gear body (1) can be worn at the knee joint, and a patellar hole (2) is provided in the middle of the protective gear body (1). At least two protection pads (3) are detachably arranged on the side of the patellar hole (2) facing the user, and at least two protection pads (3) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the patellar hole (2), the protection pads (3) comprising a pad body and a filling body, the pad body having a sealed internal cavity, the filling body filling the internal cavity, and the filling body comprising D3O gel or P4U material.

2. The patellar support device according to claim 1, wherein: The edge of the patellar hole (2) extends smoothly along its circumference, and the inner edge of the protection pad (3) is in an arc-shaped structure extending along the circumference of the patellar hole; and / or, The protective pad (3) is configured to be in a cashew nut shape or a crescent shape.

3. The patellar support device according to claim 1, wherein: The inner side of the protective gear body (1) is provided with one of the soft fiber part and the hard hook thorn part of the Velcro, and the outer side of the protective pad (3) is provided with the other of the soft fiber part and the hard hook thorn part of the Velcro. The protective pad (3) is provided on the protective gear body (1) by combining the soft fiber part and the hard hook thorn part.

4. The patellar support device according to claim 1, wherein: The inner sides of the protective gear body (1) and the protective pad (3) are made of a flexible breathable fabric, and the flexible breathable fabric is made of the same material as the soft fiber part of the Velcro. The outer side of the protective pad (3) is provided with a hard hook and thorn part of the Velcro, and the hard hook and thorn part can be bonded with the flexible breathable fabric.

5. The patellar support device according to claim 1, wherein: The patellar support device further comprises a first strap (4), one end of which is fixed to one side of the width direction of the support device body (1), and one of the soft fiber portion (5) and the hard hook portion (6) of the Velcro is provided on the inner side of the other end of the first strap (4), and the other of the soft fiber portion (5) and the hard hook portion (6) of the Velcro is provided on the outer side of the support device body (1). The soft fiber portion (5) and the hard hook portion (6) are combined so that the other end of the first strap (4) is detachably connected to the support device body (1).

6. The patellar support device according to claim 5, wherein: The first strap (4) and the protective gear body (1) are formed in one piece; and / or, The patellar support device further comprises a second strap and a buckle assembly, wherein a first buckle portion of the buckle assembly is connected to one end of the second strap, and a second buckle portion of the buckle assembly is connected to the support device body (1) or the other end of the second strap. When the first buckle portion and the second buckle portion are buckled together, the second strap is wrapped around and tied to the outside of the first strap.

7. The patellar support device according to claim 5, wherein: At least two of the first binding straps (4) are provided, and the at least two first binding straps (4) are spaced apart and arranged on both sides of the patellar hole along the length direction of the protective gear body (1).

8. The patellar support device according to claim 5, wherein: The outer side of the protective gear body (1) is provided with a hard hook portion (6) of Velcro, the inner side of the first strap (4) is made of a flexible breathable fabric, and the inner side of the first strap (4) can be bonded to the hard hook portion (6) so that the other end of the first strap (4) is connected to the protective gear body (1); or, Both the inner and outer sides of the protective gear body (1) are made of flexible breathable fabric, and the inner side of the other end of the first binding strap (4) is provided with a hard hook portion (6) of the Velcro.

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