Multifunctional waist and thoracic vertebra protecting device

By designing a multifunctional waist and thoracic spine protection device and using a waist and thoracic spine heating element to heat the thoracic and lumbar spine, the problem of the single function of existing protective gear is solved, effective support for the thoracic and lumbar spine and comfortable wearing are achieved, blood circulation is promoted, and pain is relieved.

CN223403340UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03XIAMEN J-BRACE MEDICAL EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422555501.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-22
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-22

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Technical Problem

The existing thoracolumbar external fixation brace has a single function and cannot heat the thoracolumbar spine, so it has low practicality.

Method used

A multifunctional lumbar and thoracic vertebra protection device is designed, which includes a rear guard plate and a front guard plate. A lumbar and thoracic vertebra heating element is installed on the rear guard plate, which is detachably connected by a connecting belt and a limit sleeve, and is fixed with Velcro and a locking piece. The lumbar and thoracic vertebra heating element heats the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae, and the temperature is adjusted by a controller.

Benefits of technology

Provides reliable external support, limits excessive movement of the thoracic and lumbar spine, promotes blood circulation, relieves muscle tension and pain, and improves wearing comfort and stability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional waist and thoracic vertebra protecting device, which comprises a rear protecting plate, a front protecting plate, a back protecting plate, a back protecting plate, a back protecting plate, a back protecting plate, a back protecting plate and a back protecting plate, wherein the back protecting plate is used for fitting lumbar vertebra and thoracic vertebra parts of a human body; wherein a lumbar and thoracic vertebra heating piece is installed on the rear protection plate, the lumbar and thoracic vertebra heating piece is used for heating the lumbar vertebra part and the thoracic vertebra part respectively, the front protection plate and the rear protection plate are fixed to the human body, reliable external support can be provided for the lumbar and thoracic vertebra parts, excessive movement of the lumbar and thoracic vertebra parts is limited, aggravated injury caused by improper movement is prevented, and wearing is convenient; the lumbar vertebra and the thoracic vertebra of a wearer can be heated, so that blood circulation of the lumbar vertebra and the thoracic vertebra can be promoted, muscle tension is relieved, and pain and discomfort are relieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of waist and thoracic vertebra protection, in particular to a multifunctional waist and thoracic vertebra protection device. Background Art

[0002] The thoracic and lumbar vertebrae generally refer to the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae of the human body. The thoracic vertebrae are located between the cervical vertebrae and the lumbar vertebrae. The human body generally has twelve thoracic vertebrae; the lumbar vertebrae are below the thoracic vertebrae, and there are usually five lumbar vertebrae.

[0003] Chinese patent publication number is CN216455541 U's patent discloses a thoracolumbar external fixation brace, comprising multiple groups of thoracolumbar external fixation guard plate assemblies, both sides of the top of the thoracolumbar external fixation guard plate assemblies are sleeved with external fixation extension guard plate assemblies, and multiple groups of thoracolumbar external fixation guard plate assemblies are passed through the waist restraint threading belt; the thoracolumbar external fixation guard plate assembly comprises an outer support plate, a threading belt plate is fixedly provided in the middle of the outer side surface of the outer support plate, and movable vertical ball tubes are fixedly provided on both sides of the inner side surface of the outer support plate, and arc-shaped thoracolumbar external fixation guard plates are movably provided on both sides of the inner side surface of the outer support plate, the middle part of the outer side surface of the arc-shaped thoracolumbar external fixation guard plate is fixedly provided with a fixed vertical ball rod through a fixed vertical plate, and L-shaped fixed sleeve rods are fixedly provided on both sides of the top of the outer side surface of the arc-shaped thoracolumbar external fixation guard plate, and a resistance-increasing pad is wrapped on the L-shaped fixed sleeve rod; the external fixation extension guard plate assembly comprises an arc-shaped external fixation extension guard plate, and both sides of the outer side surface of the arc-shaped external fixation extension guard plate are fixedly provided with a sleeved outer tube through a connecting end rod.

[0004] The above patent can solve the corresponding technical problems and realize the autonomous adaptation of the arc-shaped thoracolumbar external fixation plate to direct contact external fixation of the thoracolumbar spine. However, the above thoracolumbar external fixation protector has a relatively single function and cannot heat the thoracolumbar spine area, and its practicality is relatively low. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a multifunctional waist and thoracic vertebra protection device to solve the problems of the prior art thoracic and lumbar vertebra external fixation protectors having a single function, being unable to heat the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, and having low practicality.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the main technical solutions adopted by the present invention include: a multifunctional lumbar and thoracic vertebra protection device, including: a rear guard plate for fitting the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae of the human body, the rear guard plate being detachably connected to the front guard plate through a connecting piece; wherein, a lumbar and thoracic vertebra heating element is installed on the rear guard plate, and the lumbar and thoracic vertebra heating element heats the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae respectively.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the connecting member includes a connecting belt and a limiting sleeve, one end of the connecting belt is fixedly mounted on the rear guard plate, and the limiting sleeve is fixedly mounted on the front guard plate;

[0008] Wherein, a Velcro sub-surface and a Velcro mother-surface are fixedly sewn on the connecting belt, and one end of the connecting belt passes through the inner ring of the limiting sleeve, and the Velcro sub-surface is fixedly adhered to the Velcro mother-surface;

[0009] A locking piece is installed on the limiting sleeve.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the locking member is a clamping bolt, which is threadedly mounted on the limiting sleeve, and one end of the clamping bolt extends into the inner ring of the limiting sleeve and is pressed against the connecting belt.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the clamping bolt is a handle bolt, and one end of the clamping bolt has a conical structure.

[0012] As an optimal technical solution, the lumbar and thoracic heating element includes a thoracic heating belt and a lumbar heating belt. The thoracic heating belt and the lumbar heating belt are both installed on the inner side of the rear guard plate, and the thoracic heating belt is located at the upper part of the rear guard plate corresponding to the thoracic vertebra, and the lumbar heating belt is located at the lower part of the rear guard plate corresponding to the lumbar vertebra.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the thoracic vertebra heating belt and the lumbar vertebra heating belt are connected to a power plug via a wire, and a controller is provided on the connecting wire, and the controller has a display screen and control buttons;

[0014] Temperature sensors are respectively installed at the thoracic vertebra heating belt and the lumbar vertebra heating belt, and the temperature sensors are electrically connected to the controller.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the rear guard plate and the front guard plate are both made of polymer plastic structures, and a silicone layer is adhered to the inner sides of the rear guard plate and the front guard plate.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, a first ventilation hole is provided on the rear guard plate, and the first ventilation hole is located between the thoracic heating zone and the lumbar heating zone.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution, a second air vent is provided on the front guard plate.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution, the thoracic vertebra heating belt and the lumbar vertebra heating belt both include a glass fiber cloth sleeve, an electric heating wire is installed inside the glass fiber cloth sleeve, and the outer periphery of the electric heating wire is wrapped with a silicone sleeve.

[0019] The utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The utility model provides a multifunctional waist and thoracic vertebra protection device, which is easy to wear by fitting the rear guard plate to the back and then fitting the front guard plate to the front of the chest and abdomen of the wearer. By passing one end of the connecting belt through the inner ring of the limiting sleeve and fixing the Velcro sub-surface to the Velcro mother surface, the rear guard plate and the front guard plate are connected and fixed, so that the front guard plate and the rear guard plate are fixed to the human body, providing reliable external support for the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae, limiting excessive movement of the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae, and preventing injuries caused by improper movement.

[0021] By arranging a thoracic vertebra heating belt and a lumbar vertebra heating belt on the rear guard plate, the thoracic vertebra heating belt is aligned with the wearer's thoracic vertebra, and the lumbar vertebra heating belt is aligned with the wearer's lumbar vertebra. A power plug can be used to connect the power supply according to the wearing requirements, and the thoracic vertebra heating belt and the lumbar vertebra heating belt are controlled by the controller to switch and adjust the temperature, thereby promoting blood circulation in the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae, relieving muscle tension, and alleviating pain and discomfort.

[0022] By further tightening the connection belt with the compression bolts, the stability of the connection between the rear guard plate and the front guard plate can be increased, and the firmness of the rear guard plate installed on the back of the person can be improved;

[0023] The first ventilation holes and the second ventilation holes can improve wearing comfort, promote skin breathing and reduce wearing weight. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional first-person perspective view of the multifunctional waist and thoracic spine protection device of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional second perspective view of the multifunctional waist and thoracic spine protection device of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae heating element of the multifunctional lumbar and thoracic vertebrae protection device of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the limiting sleeve of the multifunctional waist and thoracic vertebrae protection device of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of part A in the middle.

[0030] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0031] 1. Rear guard plate; 101. First ventilation hole; 2. Connecting belt; 201. Velcro sub-surface; 202. Velcro main surface; 3. Front guard plate; 301. Second ventilation hole; 4. Thoracic heating belt; 5. Lumbar heating belt; 6. Power plug; 7. Controller; 8. Limit sleeve; 801. Tightening bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will describe the implementation methods of the present application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples, so that the implementation process of how the present application applies technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly.

[0033] Example

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a multifunctional lumbar and thoracic vertebra protection device, including: a rear guard plate 1 for fitting the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae of the human body, the rear guard plate 1 is detachably connected to the front guard plate 3 through a connector; wherein, a lumbar and thoracic vertebra heating element is installed on the rear guard plate 1, and the lumbar and thoracic vertebra heating element heats the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae respectively. Through the coordinated use of the rear guard plate, the front guard plate 3 and the connector, the rear guard plate 1 and the front guard plate 3 are convenient for disassembly and assembly, and can provide reliable external support for the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae, limit excessive movement of the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae, and prevent aggravation of injuries due to improper movement. The lumbar and thoracic vertebrae heating element can heat the wearer's lumbar and thoracic vertebrae, thereby promoting blood circulation in the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae, relieving muscle tension, and alleviating pain and discomfort.

[0035] Among them, the connecting part includes a connecting belt 2 and a limiting sleeve 8, one end of the connecting belt 2 is fixedly installed on the rear guard plate 1, and the limiting sleeve 8 is fixedly installed on the front guard plate 3; wherein, a Velcro sub-surface 201 and a Velcro mother surface 202 are fixedly sewn on the connecting belt 2, one end of the connecting belt 2 passes through the inner circle of the limiting sleeve 8, and the Velcro sub-surface 201 and the Velcro mother surface 202 are fixedly adhered; a locking part is installed on the limiting sleeve 8, and the rear guard plate 1 and the front guard plate 3 can be connected and fixed by the coordinated use of the connecting belt 2 and the limiting sleeve 8, and the coordinated use of the Velcro sub-surface 201 and the Velcro mother surface 202 can adapt to the use of people of different body shapes, can be adjusted at will, and is easy to operate. In addition, the Velcro sub-surface 201 and the Velcro mother surface 202 are located on the side away from the skin, and will not cause wear to the skin.

[0036] Among them, the locking part is a clamping bolt 801, which is threadedly installed on the limiting sleeve 8, and one end of the clamping bolt 801 extends into the inner ring of the limiting sleeve 8 and is pressed on the connecting belt 2. The connecting belt 2 is further clamped and limited by the clamping bolt 801, which can increase the stability of the connection between the rear guard plate 1 and the front guard plate 3 and improve the firmness of the rear guard plate 1 installed on the back of the person.

[0037] Among them, the clamping bolt 801 is a handle bolt, and one end of the clamping bolt 801 has a conical structure. The clamping bolt 801 is a handle bolt, which is convenient for personnel to operate and adjust. The conical structure at one end of the clamping bolt 801 can increase the firmness of the clamping limit of the connecting belt 2, making it easier to use this device.

[0038] Among them, the lumbar and thoracic heating components include a thoracic heating belt 4 and a lumbar heating belt 5. Both the thoracic heating belt 4 and the lumbar heating belt 5 are installed on the inner side of the rear guard plate 1, and the thoracic heating belt 4 is located at the upper part of the rear guard plate 1 corresponding to the thoracic vertebra, and the lumbar heating belt 5 is located at the lower part of the rear guard plate 1 corresponding to the lumbar vertebra. The thoracic heating belt 4 can promote blood circulation in the thoracic spine, relieve muscle tension, and reduce pain and discomfort through proper heating of the lumbar heating belt 5. It can promote local blood circulation in the lumbar spine, relieve muscle tension and pain, and heating can dilate blood vessels, increase blood flow, bring more nutrients and oxygen to damaged muscle tissue, promote the excretion of metabolic waste, and help restore the normal function of muscles.

[0039] Among them, the thoracic heating belt 4 and the lumbar heating belt 5 are connected to the power plug 6 through a wire, and a controller 7 is provided on the connecting wire, and the controller 7 has a display screen and control buttons; temperature sensors are respectively installed on the thoracic heating belt 4 and the lumbar heating belt 5, and the temperature sensors are electrically connected to the controller 7. The power plug 6 is used to connect the power supply, and the controller 7 is used to control the switch and temperature adjustment of the thoracic heating belt 4 and the lumbar heating belt 5. The temperature sensor is used to detect the heating temperature of the thoracic heating belt 4 and the lumbar heating belt 5 in real time and display the data on the display screen of the controller 7, which is convenient for operation. Personnel can reasonably adjust the use temperature according to actual needs. The controller 7 is a PLC, its model is Siemens S7-200, and its temperature sensor model is pt100.

[0040] Among them, the rear guard plate 1 and the front guard plate 3 are both made of polymer plastic structure, and a silicone layer is adhered to the inner side of the rear guard plate 1 and the front guard plate 3. By adopting the rear guard plate 1 and the front guard plate 3 with polymer plastic structure, the use strength is high, and can provide better support force, effectively limit excessive movement of the lumbar spine and thoracic vertebrae, have certain toughness, are not easy to break, and are relatively light in weight, and are more convenient to wear. By arranging the silicone layer on the inner side of the rear guard plate 1 and the front guard plate 3, it has a certain buffering effect, which can reduce the impact of external force on the lumbar spine and thoracic vertebrae, and the material is safe and non-toxic, has little irritation to the skin, and improves the comfort of the wearer.

[0041] Among them, a first air vent 101 is provided on the rear guard plate 1, and the first air vent 101 is located between the thoracic heating zone 4 and the lumbar heating zone 5. The first air vent 101 is used to ventilate the protected part of the rear guard plate 1, which can improve wearing comfort, promote skin breathing and reduce the weight of the rear guard plate 1.

[0042] Among them, a second ventilation hole 301 is opened on the front guard plate 3, and the second ventilation hole 301 is used to ventilate the protected part of the front guard plate 3, which can improve wearing comfort, promote skin breathing and reduce the weight of the front guard plate 3.

[0043] Among them, the thoracic heating belt 4 and the lumbar heating belt 5 both include a fiberglass cloth cover, an electric heating wire is installed inside the fiberglass cloth cover, and the outer periphery of the electric heating wire is wrapped with a silicone cover. The fiberglass cloth cover serves as the outer protective layer of the thoracic heating belt 4 and the lumbar heating belt 5, enhancing the mechanical strength of the thoracic heating belt 4 and the lumbar heating belt 5, and preventing the thoracic heating belt 4 and the lumbar heating belt 5 from being damaged by external forces during use. At the same time, the fiberglass cloth cover also has a certain heat insulation effect, reducing heat loss to the outside world. The electric heating wire is used for rapid heating, and the silicone cover isolates the electric heating wire from the outside world to ensure safe use.

[0044] As is well known to those skilled in the art, the working principles and wiring methods of the thoracic heating belt 4, lumbar heating belt 5, power plug 6, controller 7 and temperature sensor are commonplace, and are all conventional means or common knowledge, so they will not be elaborated here. Those skilled in the art can select their models at will according to their needs or convenience.

[0045] Working principle: When in use, fit the rear guard plate 1 to the back, align the thoracic heating belt 4 with the wearer's thoracic vertebrae, align the lumbar heating belt 5 with the wearer's lumbar vertebrae, and then put the front guard plate 3 against the wearer's chest and abdomen. Pass one end of the connecting belt 2 through the inner circle of the limiting sleeve 8 and fix the Velcro sub-surface 201 with the Velcro mother surface 202 to complete the connection and fixation of the rear guard plate 1 and the front guard plate 3, so that the front guard plate 3 and the rear guard plate 1 are fixed to the human body. Then, further tighten and limit the connecting belt 2 by adjusting the tightening bolt 801 on the limiting sleeve 8, which can increase the stability of the connection between the rear guard plate 1 and the front guard plate 3 and prevent them from falling off easily.

[0046] After wearing, the power plug 6 can be used to connect to the power supply according to the wearing requirements, and the switch and temperature adjustment of the thoracic heating belt 4 and the lumbar heating belt 5 can be controlled by the controller 7.

[0047] The above description shows and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, as previously mentioned, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the form disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. Instead, the present invention can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments and can be modified within the scope of the present invention as taught herein or through the techniques or knowledge in the relevant field. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be protected by the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. A multifunctional waist and thoracic spine protection device, characterized in that: include: A rear guard plate (1) is used to fit the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae of a human body, wherein the rear guard plate (1) is detachably connected to a front guard plate (3) via a connecting piece; a lumbar and thoracic vertebrae heating element is installed on the rear guard plate (1), and the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae heating element heats the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae respectively; The connecting piece comprises a connecting belt (2) and a limiting sleeve (8), one end of the connecting belt (2) is fixedly mounted on the rear guard plate (1), and the limiting sleeve (8) is fixedly mounted on the front guard plate (3); a Velcro sub-surface (201) and a Velcro mother surface (202) are fixedly sewn on the connecting belt (2), one end of the connecting belt (2) passes through the inner ring of the limiting sleeve (8), and the Velcro sub-surface (201) and the Velcro mother surface (202) are fixedly adhered; a locking piece is mounted on the limiting sleeve (8); The lumbar and thoracic vertebra heating element comprises a thoracic vertebra heating belt (4) and a lumbar vertebra heating belt (5), the thoracic vertebra heating belt (4) and the lumbar vertebra heating belt (5) are both installed on the inner side of the rear guard plate (1), and the thoracic vertebra heating belt (4) is located at the upper part of the rear guard plate (1) corresponding to the thoracic vertebra, and the lumbar vertebra heating belt (5) is located at the lower part of the rear guard plate (1) corresponding to the lumbar vertebra, the thoracic vertebra heating belt (4) and the lumbar vertebra heating belt (5) are connected to a power plug (6) through a wire, and a controller (7) is provided on the connecting wire, and the controller (7) has a display screen and a control button; The thoracic vertebra heating belt (4) and the lumbar vertebra heating belt (5) are respectively installed with temperature sensors, and the temperature sensors are electrically connected to the controller (7); the thoracic vertebra heating belt (4) and the lumbar vertebra heating belt (5) both include a fiberglass cloth sleeve, an electric heating wire is installed inside the fiberglass cloth sleeve, and the outer periphery of the electric heating wire is wrapped with a silicone sleeve.

2. A multifunctional waist and thoracic vertebrae protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking member is a clamping bolt (801), which is threadedly mounted on the limiting sleeve (8), and one end of the clamping bolt (801) extends into the inner ring of the limiting sleeve (8) and is clamped on the connecting belt (2).

3. The multifunctional waist and thoracic vertebra protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping bolt (801) is a handle bolt, and one end of the clamping bolt (801) is a conical structure.

4. The multifunctional waist and thoracic vertebrae protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear guard plate (1) and the front guard plate (3) are both made of polymer plastic structures, and a silicone layer is adhered to the inner sides of the rear guard plate (1) and the front guard plate (3).

5. The multifunctional waist and thoracic vertebrae protection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rear guard plate (1) is provided with a first air vent (101), and the first air vent (101) is located between the thoracic vertebra heating zone (4) and the lumbar vertebra heating zone (5).

6. The multifunctional waist and thoracic vertebra protection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second air vent (301) is provided on the front guard plate (3).

Citation Information

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  • External fixing protector for thoracolumbar vertebrae

    CN216455541U