Knee joint protector

By introducing vents and auxiliary components into the knee brace, the problem of poor air permeability is solved, better ventilation is achieved and sweat retention is prevented, thereby improving the practicality and ease of use of the brace.

CN223474102UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ARMY MEDICAL UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421891705.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-06
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing knee joint braces have poor air permeability when used for a long time, which prevents the patient's sweat from evaporating, making it easy for bacteria to grow and cause skin diseases. In addition, the braces have a single function and poor practicality.

Method used

A knee joint protector was designed, which uses a protective cover made of composite fabric, is provided with ventilation holes, and is equipped with a silicone ring, an introduction tube, an air distribution ring, an expansion component and a connecting component. It is connected to the fumigator through the introduction tube to enable gas to be injected into the silicone ring for spraying. The expansion component is combined with the ventilation holes to increase the gap with the skin to improve the ventilation effect.

Benefits of technology

While fixing the knee joint, it achieves better ventilation, prevents sweat retention, reduces bacterial growth, and improves the practicality and ease of use of the protective gear.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of protectors, in particular to a knee joint protector. Comprising a protective sleeve and an auxiliary assembly, the protective sleeve is provided with a vent hole, and the auxiliary assembly comprises a silica gel ring, a guide-in pipe, a gas distribution ring, an expansion component and a connecting component. During use, the protective sleeve is fixed to the proper position of the knee joint of a patient through the connecting component, and then the guide-in pipe is communicated with a gas outlet of an external fumigation therapy device; therefore, fumigation treatment gas can be introduced into the silica gel ring and jetted to the skin surface of a patient through the silica gel ring, fumigation treatment can be carried out while protection is carried out, meanwhile, the contact gap between the protection sleeve and the skin of the patient can be enlarged through the expansion component, ventilation is more convenient under cooperation of the vent holes, and then the knee joint of the patient is fixed and protected. The practicability of the protector can be improved, meanwhile, better ventilation of the protector is achieved, and the protector is more convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of protective gear technology, and in particular to a knee joint protector. Background Art

[0002] Knee braces are primarily used to stabilize and assist the knee joint after knee surgery, thereby restricting the patient's knee joint movement. To a certain extent, they can replace heavy plaster casts for patient protection and are more conducive to promoting the patient's physical recovery. They are now widely used.

[0003] Most existing knee braces use straps at both ends of the brace to secure it to the thigh and calf, thus stabilizing the patient's knee joint. However, most existing knee braces are made of composite fabric, which only provides fixation over long-term use, offering limited functionality and poor practicality. Furthermore, the area covered by the brace has poor breathability, preventing sweat from evaporating and leading to bacterial growth and skin diseases due to prolonged contact with the skin. These braces are also inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a knee brace that improves the practicality of the brace when immobilizing and protecting the patient's knee joint, while also achieving better ventilation and making it more convenient to use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a knee brace, including a protective sleeve with a ventilation hole that penetrates the protective sleeve and is located on the protective sleeve, and also includes auxiliary components;

[0006] The auxiliary components include a silicone ring, an inlet tube, a gas distribution ring, an expansion member, and a connecting member. The silicone ring is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve and is located inside the protective sleeve. The inlet tube is fixedly connected to the silicone ring and is located on the side of the silicone ring closer to the protective sleeve. The gas distribution ring is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve and is located on the top of the protective sleeve. The expansion member is located on one side of the gas distribution ring, and the connecting member is located on one side of the protective sleeve.

[0007] The expansion member includes a positioning ring and an inflatable airbag. The positioning ring is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve and is located at the bottom of the protective sleeve. The inflatable airbag is fixedly connected to the positioning ring and to the air distribution ring, and is located between the positioning ring and the air distribution ring.

[0008] The connecting component includes a hook and loop fastener and a loop fastener surface. The hook and loop fastener is fixedly connected to the protective cover and is located on one side of the protective cover. The loop fastener is fixedly connected to the protective cover and mates with the hook and loop fastener, and is located on the side of the protective cover closer to the hook and loop fastener.

[0009] The auxiliary component further includes an auxiliary pipe, which is detachably connected to the air distribution ring and located on one side of the air distribution ring.

[0010] The auxiliary component further includes a first rope threading seat and a second rope threading seat. The first rope threading seat is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve and is located at the top of the protective sleeve; the second rope threading seat is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve and is located at the bottom of the protective sleeve.

[0011] This utility model discloses a knee joint brace. The protective sleeve is made of composite fabric with ventilation holes. A silicone ring is sewn inside the protective sleeve, which is hollow to guide air. Multiple nozzles are set at the front end. The inlet tube and silicone ring are integrally formed. An air distribution ring is installed on the top of the protective sleeve. An expansion member is located on one side of the air distribution ring, and a connecting member is located on one side of the protective sleeve. In use, the protective sleeve is fixed to a suitable position on the patient's knee joint through the connecting member. Then, the inlet tube is connected to the gas outlet of an external fumigation device, so that fumigation gas can be introduced into the silicone ring and sprayed onto the patient's skin surface through the silicone ring. This allows for fumigation treatment while providing protection. At the same time, the expansion member increases the contact gap between the protective sleeve and the patient's skin, which, together with the ventilation holes, facilitates ventilation. This improves the practicality of the brace while providing knee joint fixation and protection, and also allows for better ventilation and easier use. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the knee brace according to the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the air distribution ring according to the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the knee brace according to the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 101-protective cover, 102-vent hole, 103-silicone ring, 104-inlet tube, 105-air distribution ring, 106-positioning ring, 107-inflatable airbag, 108-hook and loop fastener, 109-hook and loop fastener, 110-auxiliary tube, 201-first rope threading seat, 202-second rope threading seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0018] Example 1:

[0019] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, where Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a knee brace. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the air distribution ring. This utility model provides a knee brace: including a protective sleeve 101 and auxiliary components. The protective sleeve 101 has a ventilation hole 102. The auxiliary components include a silicone ring 103, an inlet tube 104, an air distribution ring 105, an auxiliary tube 110, an expansion member, and a connecting member. The expansion member includes a positioning ring 106 and an inflatable airbag 107. The connecting member includes a hook and loop fastener surface 108 and a loop fastener surface 109. This solution improves the practicality of the brace when immobilizing and protecting the patient's knee joint, while also achieving better ventilation and easier use. It is understood that this solution improves the practicality of the brace when immobilizing and protecting the patient's knee joint, while also achieving better ventilation and easier use.

[0020] In this embodiment, the protective sleeve 101 has a vent 102, which penetrates the protective sleeve 101 and is located on the protective sleeve 101. The protective sleeve 101 is made of composite fabric, and the vent 102 is symmetrically spaced vertically in a ring on the protective sleeve 101.

[0021] The silicone ring 103 is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve 101 and located inside the protective sleeve 101. The inlet tube 104 is fixedly connected to the silicone ring 103 and located on the side of the silicone ring 103 near the protective sleeve 101. The air distribution ring 105 is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve 101 and located at the top of the protective sleeve 101. The expansion member is disposed on one side of the air distribution ring 105. The connecting member is disposed on one side of the protective sleeve 101. The silicone ring 103 is sewn onto the protective sleeve 101. After sewing, the vertically positioned vent hole 1 is connected... Between 02, the silicone ring 103 is hollow inside for guiding air, with multiple nozzles at the front end and a curved front end to leave a suitable gap with the patient's skin. The inlet tube 104 is integrally formed with the silicone ring 103. The air distribution ring 105 is made of silicone material, with a connecting tube at the top, an internal central hole, and multiple air holes at the bottom, and is sewn to the top of the protective sleeve 101. The expansion member is located on one side of the air distribution ring 105 to increase the contact gap between the protective sleeve 101 and the patient's skin. The connecting member is located on one side of the protective sleeve 101 for fixing the protective gear.

[0022] Secondly, the positioning ring 106 is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve 101 and located at the bottom of the protective sleeve 101. The inflatable airbag 107 is fixedly connected to the positioning ring 106 and the air distribution ring 105, and is located between the positioning ring 106 and the air distribution ring 105. The positioning ring 106 is made of silicone and is sewn to the bottom of the protective sleeve 101. During the processing of the inflatable airbag 107, its top positioning plate and bottom positioning plate are respectively welded to the air distribution ring 105 and the positioning ring 106. After being set, air can be inflated into the inflatable airbag 107 through the air distribution ring 105. After the inflatable airbag 107 expands, it will be higher than the front of the silicone ring 103, which is conducive to ventilation.

[0023] Then, the hook and loop fastener 108 is fixedly connected to the protective cover 101 and located on one side of the protective cover 101. The loop fastener 109 is fixedly connected to the protective cover 101 and cooperates with the hook and loop fastener 108, and is located on the side of the protective cover 101 close to the hook and loop fastener 108. The hook and loop fastener 108 is sewn onto the protective cover 101, and the loop fastener 109 is sewn onto the protective cover 101, so that it can be glued to the hook and loop fastener 108, which facilitates the fixing and removal of the protective gear.

[0024] Finally, the auxiliary pipe 110 is detached from the gas distribution ring 105 and located on one side of the gas distribution ring 105. The auxiliary pipe 110 is connected to the top connecting pipe of the gas distribution ring 105 by a clamp, so that the gas distribution ring 105 can be connected to the external gas supply pipe.

[0025] When using this invention for knee joint immobilization and protection, the practicality of the protective gear is improved, and better ventilation and ease of use are achieved simultaneously. During use, the protective sleeve 101 is fixed to a suitable position on the patient's knee joint by engaging the Velcro loop side 109 and the Velcro hook side 108. Then, the inlet tube 104 is connected to the steam outlet of an external fumigation device, allowing fumigation gas to be introduced into the silicone ring 103. The gas is then sprayed onto the patient's skin surface through the silicone ring 103, providing fumigation treatment while providing protection. Simultaneously, air is supplied to the air distribution ring 105 through the auxiliary tube 110, causing the inflatable airbag 107 to expand, increasing the contact gap between the protective sleeve 101 and the patient's skin. With the assistance of the vent 102, ventilation is further facilitated, thus improving the practicality of the protective gear for knee joint immobilization and protection, while also achieving better ventilation and greater ease of use.

[0026] Example 2:

[0027] like Figure 3 As shown, where Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the knee brace. Based on the first embodiment, this utility model provides a knee brace, and the auxiliary components also include a first rope seat 201 and a second rope seat 202.

[0028] The first rope threading seat 201 is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve 101 and located at the top of the protective sleeve 101. The second rope threading seat 202 is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve 101 and located at the bottom of the protective sleeve 101. The first rope threading seat 201 is sewn to the top of the protective sleeve 101 and three are arranged in a ring at intervals. The second rope threading seat 202 is sewn to the top of the protective sleeve 101 and three are arranged in a ring at intervals.

[0029] In this embodiment, after the protective sleeve 101 is fixed by the connecting structure, a fixing rope can be threaded through the first rope threading seat 201 and the second rope threading seat 202 respectively. By tightening the fixing rope, the stability of the protective gear after it is fixed is further improved.

[0030] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely one or more preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes for implementing the above embodiments and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of this application still fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A knee brace, comprising a protective sleeve having a vent hole penetrating the protective sleeve and located on the protective sleeve, characterized in that, It also includes auxiliary components; The auxiliary components include a silicone ring, an inlet tube, a gas distribution ring, an expansion member, and a connecting member. The silicone ring is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve and is located inside the protective sleeve. The inlet tube is fixedly connected to the silicone ring and is located on the side of the silicone ring closer to the protective sleeve. The gas distribution ring is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve and is located on the top of the protective sleeve. The expansion member is located on one side of the gas distribution ring, and the connecting member is located on one side of the protective sleeve.

2. The knee brace as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The expansion member includes a positioning ring and an inflatable airbag. The positioning ring is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve and is located at the bottom of the protective sleeve. The inflatable airbag is fixedly connected to the positioning ring and to the air distribution ring, and is located between the positioning ring and the air distribution ring.

3. The knee brace as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting component includes a hook and loop fastener and a loop fastener. The hook and loop fastener is fixedly connected to the protective cover and is located on one side of the protective cover. The loop fastener is fixedly connected to the protective cover and mates with the hook and loop fastener, and is located on the side of the protective cover closer to the hook and loop fastener.

4. The knee brace as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary component also includes an auxiliary pipe, which is detachably connected to the air distribution ring and located on one side of the air distribution ring.

5. The knee brace as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary component also includes a first rope threading seat and a second rope threading seat. The first rope threading seat is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve and is located at the top of the protective sleeve; the second rope threading seat is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve and is located at the bottom of the protective sleeve.