Nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics department

By designing a TCM orthopedic nursing belt with anti-slip straps and an intelligent control unit, the problems of unstable fixation and slippage of existing nursing belts have been solved, thereby improving the stability and comfort of fracture healing and joint function.

CN223696118UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-23THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ANHUI UNIVERSITY OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION HOSPITAL OF ANHUI PROVINCE)
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Application Number
CN202520220433.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-12
Publication Date
2025-12-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-12

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Technical Problem

Existing nursing braces have problems with unstable fixation and slippage in traditional Chinese medicine orthopedic treatment, which affect fracture healing and joint function recovery, and they are also uncomfortable to wear.

Method used

A nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics was designed, which adopts a structure of anti-slip strap, elastic outer layer, electric heating layer and cushioning pad, combined with drug placement slot and control unit, and ensures fixation stability and comfort through anti-slip protrusions and pressure sensors.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the nursing strap from slipping, enhances fixation stability, improves wearing comfort, promotes fracture healing and joint function recovery, and enhances treatment effectiveness.

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Abstract

The nursing belt for the traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics department comprises a main body, the inner side face of the main body is provided with a medicine containing groove which is close to the affected part and contains a medicine bag, the side portion of the main body is provided with an attached belt which is detachably connected, and the two end portions of the main body are provided with anti-skidding binding belts. Anti-skid protrusions are arranged on the inner side face of the anti-skid bandage. The supporting and connecting stability is improved through the anti-skid bandages at the two ends of the main body, the situation of sliding displacement caused by long-time wearing is prevented, the situation that pain and swelling of an affected part are aggravated due to sliding of the nursing belt is avoided, and the wearing comfort is enhanced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics. Background Technology

[0002] In traditional Chinese medicine orthopedic treatment, proper fixation, stable support, and scientific auxiliary treatment of the injured area are core elements for promoting rehabilitation. However, current nursing straps on the market generally have functional shortcomings and are difficult to meet the complex and diverse treatment needs of traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics, especially in terms of fixation stability. The slippage problem of existing nursing straps has many negative effects on the injured area.

[0003] Taking fractures as an example, after a fracture occurs, the injured bone needs a stable environment to heal. However, if existing care bandages slip during use, the fracture ends may shift, damaging the newly formed callus and interfering with the normal healing process. This not only delays fracture healing but may also cause increased pain, swelling, and even malunion, affecting the patient's future limb function.

[0004] For arthritis patients, such as those with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, their joints are already in an inflammatory state. Synovial inflammation, cartilage damage, and periarticular tissue lesions make the joints extremely vulnerable. The sliding of the support strap constantly rubs against the skin and tissues around the joint, further irritating the inflamed area and exacerbating pain and swelling. Simultaneously, the sliding prevents the support strap from consistently providing stable support to the joint, causing the joint to bear greater pressure during activity, accelerating joint degeneration, and severely hindering the recovery of joint function.

[0005] Existing nursing belts are prone to slipping when worn for extended periods, resulting in poor comfort and potentially causing the aforementioned dangerous situations, which seriously affect the patient's treatment experience and rehabilitation outcomes. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0007] This utility model provides a nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics, including a main body. The inner side of the main body is provided with a drug placement groove for placing a medicine bag near the affected area. The side of the main body is equipped with a detachable attachment. The two ends of the main body are provided with anti-slip straps, and the inner side of the anti-slip straps is provided with anti-slip protrusions.

[0008] Furthermore, the anti-slip strap is connected to the main body via an elastic band.

[0009] Furthermore, the main body includes an elastic outer layer, an electric heating layer, and a buffer pad arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside. The drug placement slot is disposed on the electric heating layer, and the elastic outer layer is provided with a placement window corresponding to the drug placement slot. The bottom surface of the drug placement slot is a supporting mesh surface.

[0010] Furthermore, the inner surface of the cushioning pad near the skin is provided with anti-slip wave patterns.

[0011] Furthermore, a heat insulation layer is provided between the elastic outer layer and the electric heating layer, and the placement window penetrates through the heat insulation layer.

[0012] Furthermore, the elastic outer layer is provided with a mesh top surface for closing the placement window, the mesh top surface being a mesh structure with elastic bands around the edges.

[0013] Furthermore, the buffer pad is provided with a flexible skin-friendly layer corresponding to the supporting mesh surface at the bottom of the drug placement slot, and the skin-friendly layer is uniformly provided with a plurality of micro-ventilation holes.

[0014] Furthermore, the main body is provided with a control box with an internal integrated control unit. The control box is provided with a display screen, a heating switch and a pressure threshold adjustment knob that are electrically connected to the control unit. The control box is provided with a power supply device that provides power to the electrical components. The electric heating layer is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0015] Furthermore, a pressure sensor electrically connected to the control unit is mounted on the cushioning pad or the attached inner surface.

[0016] Furthermore, the control box is equipped with an alarm light and a buzzer alarm that are electrically connected to the pressure sensor via a control unit.

[0017] This invention improves the stability of the support connection by using anti-slip straps at both ends of the main body, preventing slippage and displacement during prolonged wear, avoiding increased pain and swelling at the affected area due to slippage of the care strap, and enhancing wearing comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a top view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the main body of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a top view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] In the diagram: 1-Main body, 11-Elastic outer layer, 12-Heat insulation layer, 13-Graphene heating film, 14-Buffer pad, 15-Drug placement slot, 16-Placement window, 17-Mesh top surface, 18-Skin-friendly layer, 2-Control box, 21-Display screen, 22-Heating switch, 23-Pressure threshold adjustment knob, 24-Alarm light, 25-Buzzer alarm, 3-Included, 31-Hook and loop fastener, 41-Elastic band, 42-Anti-slip strap, 43-Anti-slip protrusion, 51-First pressure sensor, 52-Second pressure sensor, 61-Fixing base, 62-Connecting plate, 63-Rubber layer; Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0028] Furthermore, 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. Furthermore, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly; for example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] like Figures 1-3 As shown:

[0031] A nursing belt for orthopedic use in traditional Chinese medicine includes a long strip-shaped main body 1, with a detachable attachment 3 installed on the side of the main body 1, and anti-slip straps 42 provided at both ends of the main body 1.

[0032] The attached item has multiple sets, which are used to wrap and fix it to the affected area.

[0033] In this embodiment, the accessory 3 consists of a first belt and a second belt respectively fixed to both sides of the main body 1. The ends of the first belt and the second belt away from the main body 1 are provided with Velcro 31. The first belt and the second belt are detachably connected by Velcro 31 and wrapped around and fixed to the affected area.

[0034] The anti-slip strap 42 also consists of two detachably connected strap sections, which are connected to the main body 1 via an elastic band 41. Anti-slip protrusions 43 are provided on the inner side of the anti-slip strap 42. The anti-slip protrusions 43 are made of high-friction rubber material and are arranged in a regular pattern to effectively increase the friction between the strap and the skin or clothing, preventing the strap from shifting during use.

[0035] In this embodiment, the first and second belts of the attached 3 and the two sections of the anti-slip strap 42 are all elastic nylon bands.

[0036] Alternatively, snap fasteners can be used instead of Velcro 31, and snap fasteners have a length adjustment function.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, the main body 1 includes an elastic outer layer 11, an electric heating layer and a buffer pad 14 arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside. The electric heating layer has a slot for placing medicine bags as a medicine placement slot 15. The elastic outer layer 11 has a placement window 16 corresponding to the medicine placement slot 15.

[0038] The size of the placement window 16 ensures that the medicine bag can pass through and fall stably into the medicine placement slot 15.

[0039] The elastic outer layer 11 is made of breathable, soft and elastic non-woven fabric, which not only ensures that the care band can bend flexibly with the body's movements during use and conform to the body's curves, but also ensures good breathability and avoids stuffiness caused by wearing it for a long time.

[0040] In this embodiment, the electric heating layer uses a highly flexible graphene heating film 13, which is placed on the side of the main body 1 closest to the skin. The graphene heating film 13 is separated from the main body 1 by an insulating material, which is a high-temperature resistant insulating silicone film with a thickness of 0.1-0.3 mm, to ensure safe use.

[0041] A heat insulation layer 12 is provided between the main body 1 and the graphene heating film 13, and a placement window 16 passes through the heat insulation layer 12 to connect the drug placement tank 15 with the outside.

[0042] The insulation layer 12 is made of aerogel felt. Aerogel felt has an extremely low thermal conductivity, typically between 0.013 and 0.025 W / (m·K), effectively blocking heat transfer. Simultaneously, its lightweight nature, with a density usually between 30 and 120 kg / m³, prevents excessive weight burden on the nursing bandage. The aerogel felt is designed to be 1-2 mm thick, ensuring good insulation without compromising the overall flexibility of the nursing bandage.

[0043] The aerogel felt insulation layer 12 is tightly bonded to the main body 1 and the graphene heating film 13 using high-temperature resistant adhesive, ensuring that the insulation layer 12 will not shift during use.

[0044] The elastic outer layer 11 is provided with a mesh top surface 17 for sealing the placement window 16. The mesh top surface 17 is a mesh structure with elastic bands around the edges. The elastic bands are 10-15 mm wide and have good elasticity, which can adapt to different sizes of Chinese medicine packs.

[0045] The bottom surface of the medicine placement tank 15 is a supporting mesh surface. The mesh size can ensure that the medicine odor is released and that heat is transferred, thus ensuring the stability of the medicine bag.

[0046] The part closest to the skin is a cushioning pad 14 made of silicone or memory foam, which evenly covers the entire inner side of the main body 1 in contact with the skin. Its material is soft and has good resilience, which can effectively distribute the pressure of the care strap on the skin, avoid skin abrasion, and significantly improve the comfort of wearing it.

[0047] The inner surface of the cushioning pad 14 near the skin may be provided with anti-slip wavy texture. The cushioning pad 14 is made of silicone or memory foam, which has good heat resistance. During the heating process, the cushioning pad 14 can effectively disperse the pressure of the nursing strap on the skin, and its material properties will not cause significant deformation or hardening due to heat, ensuring that the patient's comfort is not affected.

[0048] Meanwhile, the main body 1 has evenly distributed ventilation holes, which ensures good breathability without affecting the structural strength of the main body 1, and ensures that the patient's skin can breathe freely when wearing it, reducing stuffiness and sweat accumulation.

[0049] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the buffer pad 14 is provided with a flexible skin-friendly layer 18 corresponding to the supporting mesh surface at the bottom of the drug placement slot 15. Multiple micro-ventilation holes are evenly distributed on the skin-friendly layer 18. The skin-friendly layer 18 is made of pure cotton to prevent the drug from directly contacting the skin, avoiding skin allergies or abrasion, while not affecting drug penetration and the heat therapy effect.

[0050] A first pressure sensor 51 is disposed on the inner surface of the cushioning pad 14 near the skin. The first pressure sensor 51 is tightly attached to the cushioning pad 14 with a strong, non-irritating, and aging-resistant medical-grade adhesive to ensure that the sensor will not shift during use. The first pressure sensor 51 directly senses the pressure transmitted from the main body 1 to the skin through the cushioning pad 14, providing the most direct data for pressure monitoring.

[0051] The first pressure sensor 51 can also be disposed on the inner surface of the accessory 3 near the skin.

[0052] A second pressure sensor 52 is provided on the inner side of the elastic band 41 near the skin. The second pressure sensor 52 directly senses the pressure transmitted to the skin by the anti-slip band 42.

[0053] Alternatively, a rigid plastic groove matching the shape of the pressure sensor can be pre-embedded in the buffer pad 14 or elastic band 41. The pressure sensor is then embedded in the groove and sealed and fixed with sealant. This ensures that the sensor is firmly fixed and prevents sweat, dust, etc. from entering and affecting the normal operation of the sensor.

[0054] The medicines in the medicine bag are formulated according to different symptoms and traditional Chinese medicine theories. Common ingredients include those that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, such as frankincense and myrrh; those that reduce swelling and relieve pain, such as Panax notoginseng and Corydalis; those that dispel wind and dampness, such as Angelica pubescens and Clematis chinensis; and those that unblock meridians and relieve pain, such as Taxillus chinensis and Spatholobus suberectus. These medicines work together to promote blood circulation, relieve pain, reduce swelling, dispel wind and dampness, and help patients recover.

[0055] The main body 1 is equipped with a control box 2 with an internal integrated control unit. The control box 2 is equipped with a display screen 21, a heating switch 22, a pressure threshold adjustment knob 23, an alarm light 24, and a buzzer alarm 25, which are electrically connected to the control unit.

[0056] The control box 2 is designed with a sealed structure, which has good waterproof and dustproof performance, protecting the internal control unit, power supply equipment and other components, and extending their service life.

[0057] The control box 2 houses a power supply device that provides power to the electrical components. The graphene heating layer is electrically connected to the control unit. The power supply device uses a small rechargeable lithium battery and is placed inside the control box 2 adjacent to the control unit. The lithium battery is electrically connected to the control unit and the heating film via a dedicated circuit, providing a stable power supply to the entire system. A charging interface is provided on the surface of the control box 2 for convenient charging of the lithium battery.

[0058] The heating switch 22 is electrically connected to the control unit, which is connected to the graphene heating film 13 via a circuit. When the heating switch 22 is pressed, the control unit receives a signal, the control circuit is turned on, and power is supplied to the graphene heating film 13, causing it to start heating; when the heating switch 22 is pressed again, the control circuit of the control unit is turned off, and the heating film stops heating.

[0059] Furthermore, the heating switch 22 is connected to the control unit via a wire, and the control unit is in turn connected to the graphene heating film 13 via a high-temperature resistant, insulated wire. A relay is connected in series in the circuit. When the heating switch 22 is pressed, the control unit sends a signal to close the relay, connecting the power supply to the graphene heating film 13 and initiating heating. Pressing the heating switch 22 again causes the control unit to open the relay, stopping the heating. Simultaneously, a fuse is connected in the circuit. In the event of an overload or short circuit, the fuse blows, protecting the entire circuit.

[0060] To prevent overheating of the heating layer, a temperature sensor is installed inside the drug placement tank 15. The temperature sensor is electrically connected to the control unit to monitor the temperature of the graphene heating film 13 in real time. When the temperature reaches the preset safety upper limit, the temperature sensor transmits a signal to the control unit, which immediately cuts off the power supply to the graphene heating film 13 and stops heating. Heating can be restarted by using a heating switch when the temperature drops to a certain level.

[0061] The display screen 21 shows the heating start indicator and pressure threshold.

[0062] The heat generated by the graphene heating film 13 is evenly transferred to the medicine bag in the medicine placement tank 15. Under the influence of heat, the active ingredients in the medicine bag evaporate and penetrate more rapidly, and through the micro-ventilation holes on the cushioning pad 14 and the flexible skin-friendly layer 18, they act on the patient's affected area, improving the treatment effect.

[0063] The electric heating layer and the drug placement tank 15 achieve a highly efficient synergy between heat application and drug penetration therapy, greatly improving the treatment effect. The combination of various medications in the medicine bag targets different orthopedic conditions, promoting patient recovery. The heat insulation layer 12 ensures that the heat from the heating layer is concentrated on the drug placement tank 15 and the injured area, enhancing the heat application effect.

[0064] The first pressure sensor 51 and the second pressure sensor 52 are both high-precision thin-film pressure sensors. The first pressure sensor 51 and the second pressure sensor 52 are electrically connected to the alarm light 24 and the buzzer alarm 25 on the control box 2 through the control unit, respectively.

[0065] Users can set the pressure alarm threshold by adjusting knob 23. When the pressure data detected by the first pressure sensor 51 and the second pressure sensor 52 exceeds the set threshold, the control unit will trigger the alarm light 24 and the buzzer alarm 25 to operate. Both the alarm light 24 and the buzzer alarm 25 are electrically connected to the control unit. The alarm light 24 uses a high-brightness LED light and is installed in a conspicuous position on the surface of the control box 2 so that patients or medical staff can easily notice it. The buzzer alarm 25 is built into the control box 2 and emits a clear and loud alarm sound to remind relevant personnel to make adjustments.

[0066] The placement of pressure sensors at different locations allows for more comprehensive and accurate real-time pressure monitoring. Combined with the control unit, alarm light 24, and buzzer alarm 25, this prevents secondary injury to the patient due to improper pressure. The connection between the heating switch 22 and the control unit ensures safe and controllable heating operation. This significantly improves wearing comfort and stability, effectively reducing the risk of skin discomfort and impaired blood circulation.

[0067] Example 2

[0068] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the anti-slip strap 42 is connected to the main body 1 through the fixing base 61 set at both ends of the main body 1. This is different from the connection method of the elastic band in embodiment 1, but it can still effectively connect the anti-slip strap 42.

[0069] The fixing base 61 is made of high-strength plastic and is connected to both ends of the main body 1. A rotating shaft is installed inside the fixing base 61, and a torsion spring is installed between the rotating shaft and the fixing base 61. The anti-slip strap 42 is connected to the rotating shaft through a rigid plastic connecting plate 62. The fixing base 61 has multiple rotating slots near the connecting plate 62, and the connecting plate 62 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft through protrusions.

[0070] When the nursing strap is worn on the patient, the torsion spring provides continuous torque to the anti-slip strap 42, keeping it in close contact with the skin. In addition, the surface of the connecting plate 62 near the skin is provided with a rubber layer 63, which can reduce the pressure of the hard plastic connecting plate 62 on the skin and further increase the friction between the skin and the strap, thus helping to achieve the anti-slip function, preventing the nursing strap from slipping, and not affecting the comfort of wearing it.

[0071] In this embodiment, the second pressure sensor 52 is disposed on the rubber layer 63.

[0072] This embodiment, through the design of the fixing base 61, the rotating shaft, and the torsion spring, can fit more closely to the skin, effectively preventing the care band from slipping or shifting during use. This ensures that the care band is always in the correct position and functions effectively, further improving the fixation effect and guaranteeing the stability of the treatment process. The detachable fixing base 61 design facilitates the replacement and maintenance of the fixing base 61, extending the service life of the care band.

[0073] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics, characterized in that: The device includes a main body, an inner side of which is provided with a medicine placement slot for placing a medicine bag near the affected area, a detachable accessory installed on the side of the main body, and anti-slip straps at both ends of the main body, with anti-slip protrusions on the inner side of the anti-slip straps.

2. The nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-slip strap is connected to the main body via an elastic band.

3. The nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body includes an elastic outer layer, an electric heating layer, and a buffer pad arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside. The drug placement slot is disposed on the electric heating layer. The elastic outer layer is provided with a placement window corresponding to the drug placement slot. The bottom surface of the drug placement slot is a supporting mesh surface.

4. The nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner surface of the cushioning pad near the skin is provided with anti-slip wave patterns.

5. The nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics according to claim 3, characterized in that, A heat insulation layer is provided between the elastic outer layer and the electric heating layer, and the placement window penetrates through the heat insulation layer.

6. The nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics according to claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic outer layer is provided with a mesh top surface for closing the placement window. The mesh top surface is a mesh structure with elastic bands around the edges.

7. The nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics according to claim 3, characterized in that, The buffer pad is provided with a flexible skin-friendly layer corresponding to the supporting mesh surface at the bottom of the drug placement slot, and the skin-friendly layer is uniformly provided with a plurality of micro-ventilation holes.

8. The nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics according to claim 3, characterized in that, The main body is equipped with a control box containing an internal integrated control unit. The control box is equipped with a display screen, a heating switch, and a pressure threshold adjustment knob that are electrically connected to the control unit. The control box contains a power supply device that provides power to the electrical components. The electric heating layer is electrically connected to the control unit.

9. The nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics according to claim 8, characterized in that, A pressure sensor electrically connected to the control unit is mounted on the cushioning pad or the attached inner surface.

10. The nursing belt for traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics according to claim 9, characterized in that, The control box is equipped with an alarm light and a buzzer alarm that are electrically connected to the pressure sensor via a control unit.