Shoulder blade fixing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of shoulder blades, in particular to a shoulder blade fixing device which comprises a neck frame, the bottom end of the neck frame is rotationally connected with one end of a telescopic rod, the other end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected with a main rod, the top end of the main rod is rotationally connected with one end of a shoulder frame, and the other end of the shoulder frame is in an arc shape. The middle of each shoulder frame is of a hollow structure, a spine frame mechanism is arranged on the main rod, a waist frame mechanism is arranged at the bottom end of the main rod, the shoulder frames are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the main rod, the spine frame mechanism comprises sleeve rods which are connected to the main rod in a sleeving mode and slidably installed on the main rod, and cervical vertebra supporting rods are symmetrically arranged at the top ends of the sleeve rods. A plurality of torsion springs are installed on the sleeve rod, and the two ends of each torsion spring are installed at the end, close to the sleeve rod, of the cervical vertebra supporting rod correspondingly, so that the shoulder blade is effectively fixed, meanwhile, necessary support is provided for the spine and the waist, and the comfort level and rehabilitation efficiency of a patient are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of scapula technology, specifically a scapula fixation device. Background Technology

[0002] The scapulothoracic joint is not an actual joint, but rather a connection point between the scapula and the posterior wall of the thorax. These two surfaces do not directly contact each other; they are separated by muscles such as the subscapularis, serratus anterior, and erector spinae. The relatively thick and lubricated surfaces of these muscles can reduce shear forces in the joint during movement. If a creaking sound can be heard during scapular movement, it indicates abnormal contact within the joint, and the scapula can be adjusted and stabilized using a fixation pad.

[0003] In rehabilitation medicine, especially for patients with scapular injuries or after surgery, effective immobilization and support are crucial for promoting recovery. Traditional scapular immobilization devices often have a single function and lack comprehensive support for different body parts, causing discomfort for patients during recovery and affecting treatment outcomes. Existing scapular immobilization devices have several shortcomings:

[0004] 1. Difficult to wear: Many traditional devices are complex in design and cumbersome to wear, causing inconvenience to patients, especially those with limited mobility, which further increases the difficulty of wearing them.

[0005] 2. Difficult to adjust: Existing devices often lack flexible adjustment mechanisms and cannot be personalized according to the patient's body shape and comfort needs, resulting in poor support or excessive pressure.

[0006] 3. Single fixation: Traditional scapular fixation devices often only focus on fixing the scapula itself, while neglecting the support needs of the spine and lumbar region, causing patients to feel uncomfortable during recovery and affecting the treatment effect.

[0007] Therefore, there is an urgent market need for a scapular fixation pad that can comprehensively fix the scapula, support the spine, and adapt to the lumbar curve. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a scapular fixation device to address the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the difficulty in wearing and adjusting existing fixation pads, their limited range of motion, and the resulting inconvenience for users, thus reducing the practicality of the device. This new device, through its unique design structure, aims to effectively fix the scapula while providing necessary support for the spine and lumbar region, thereby improving patient comfort and rehabilitation efficiency.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a scapular fixation device, including a neck frame, with one end of a telescopic rod rotatably connected to the bottom of the neck frame, the other end of the telescopic rod fixedly connected to a main rod, and one end of a shoulder frame rotatably connected to the top of the main rod. The other end of the shoulder frame is arc-shaped, and the middle of the shoulder frame has a hollow structure to adapt to the shoulder curve and reduce weight. The hollow structure can reduce pressure on the shoulder while forming a fixed structure around it. A spinal support mechanism is provided on the main rod to support and correct the spine. A lumbar support mechanism is provided at the bottom of the main rod to support the waist, maintain balance, and provide comfort, helping the wearer maintain a correct sitting or lying posture. The shoulder frames are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the main rod to ensure even force distribution on both shoulders, avoiding shoulder and neck discomfort caused by excessive force on one side. Thickened blocks are installed on the shoulder frames to increase the contact area and tightness between the shoulder frames and the scapula, thereby enhancing the overall fixation effect.

[0010] Preferably, the spinal frame mechanism includes a sleeve rod that is fitted and slidably mounted on the main rod for height adjustment. A cervical spine support rod is symmetrically arranged at the top of the sleeve rod to support the cervical spine. Several torsion springs are installed on the sleeve rod to provide a more natural support force to the wearer during activity. The two ends of each torsion spring are respectively installed at the end of the cervical spine support rod near the sleeve rod. The other end of the cervical spine support rod is connected to a scapular support rod. One end of the scapular support rod is also connected to the sleeve rod via a torsion spring for fixing and supporting the scapula. Through the elastic characteristics of the torsion spring, an inward contraction force close to one side of the body is provided to the wearer to enhance the support and fixation effect. This allows the wearer to maintain the correct posture while experiencing a more fitting and comfortable support experience, thereby effectively improving the flexibility and overall comfort of wearing the device.

[0011] Preferably, the waist support mechanism includes symmetrically arranged waist support rods at the bottom of the main rod. The waist support rods are arc-shaped to conform to the waist curve. One end of the waist support rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of the main rod for easy angle adjustment. The other end of the waist support rod is fixedly connected to one end of the chest rod for connecting and supporting the chest. The other end of the chest rod is fixedly connected to one end of a protrusion. The other end of the protrusion is slidably connected in a groove. The groove is fixedly installed on one side of the shoulder frame to ensure the stability between the waist support mechanism and the shoulder frame.

[0012] Preferably, one end of an elastic band is fixedly connected to one side of the scapular support bar, and the other end of the elastic band is fixedly connected to one side of the chest bar to provide additional support and comfort, and enhance overall stability.

[0013] Preferably, several elastic bands are symmetrically arranged to ensure multi-angle and multi-layer support, thereby improving the wearer's comfort.

[0014] Preferably, a plurality of elastic springs are also provided on the side of the sleeve rod facing the lumbar support mechanism. One end of the elastic spring is fixedly connected to the sleeve rod, and the other end of the elastic spring is fixedly connected to the spinal support plate, which is used to support and protect the spine and increase the adaptability and comfort of the spinal support mechanism.

[0015] Preferably, one side of the chest bar is also provided with Velcro for easy adjustment and fixation, ensuring a good fit between the waist frame mechanism and the wearer's body, and improving the overall performance.

[0016] Preferably, the neck brace is equipped with a neck protector, the inside of which is fixedly connected to a self-heating layer, and the inner surface of which is fixedly connected to a breathable layer, thereby improving neck comfort through the self-heating layer and the breathable layer.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. Comprehensive support: This utility model achieves all-round support from the neck to the waist through the design of the neck frame, spine frame mechanism and waist frame mechanism, effectively dispersing pressure and improving comfort.

[0019] 2. Flexible adjustment: This utility model uses a telescopic rod, sliding sleeve rod and sliding groove design to make the device personalized according to the patient's body shape and comfort needs, solving the problem of discomfort when wearing existing equipment.

[0020] 3. Adaptive support: This utility model uses torsion springs and elastic springs to achieve adaptive adjustment of the support force, which ensures the support effect while avoiding excessive pressure.

[0021] 4. Easy to wear: This utility model simplifies the wearing process through the design of Velcro and other features, making it easy for patients to operate independently. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the shoulder frame in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the spinal frame mechanism in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the waist frame mechanism of the main body of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a side view of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the torsion spring mounting structure of this utility model.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Neck brace; 11. Collar protector; 2. Telescopic bar; 3. Shoulder brace; 31. Thickened block; 4. Main bar; 5. Spinal support mechanism; 6. Lumbar support mechanism; 51. Sleeve bar; 52. Cervical spine support bar; 53. Scapular support bar; 54. Elastic band; 55. Torsion spring; 56. Spinal support plate; 57. Elastic spring; 61. Lumbar support bar; 62. Chest bar; 63. Velcro; 64. Protrusion; 65. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] Please see Figures 1-6 The illustration shows a preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a scapular fixation device, which mainly includes the following components:

[0031] The neck brace 1, which serves as the top support for the entire device, is made of lightweight and high-strength aluminum alloy. Its bottom end is connected to the telescopic rod 2 via a rotatable connection, allowing it to be adjusted according to the patient's neck height.

[0032] The telescopic pole 2 is connected to the neck frame 1 at one end and fixedly connected to the main pole 4 at the other end, so as to achieve flexible height adjustment.

[0033] The shoulder frame 3 is connected to the top of the main rod 4 by a rotating connection at one end, and the other end is designed with an arc-shaped hollow structure. It is made of carbon fiber material, which has high strength, low weight and excellent fatigue resistance. It fits the contour of the shoulder and reduces the feeling of pressure. The shoulder frame 3 is equipped with a thickening block 31 to increase the contact area and tightness between the shoulder frame 3 and the scapula, thereby enhancing the overall fixation effect.

[0034] The spinal support mechanism 5, including the sleeve rod 51, cervical spine support rod 52 and scapular support rod 53, is made of carbon fiber, while the elastic spring 57 and torsion spring 55 are made of stainless steel. The sleeve rod 51 slides on the main rod 4 and can adjust its position according to the length of the spine. The cervical spine support rod 52 and scapular support rod 53 achieve adaptive support through the torsion spring 55. The elastic band 54 further increases the stability and comfort of the support.

[0035] The lumbar support mechanism 6, including the lumbar support rod 61 and the chest rod 62, is made of carbon fiber, which has high strength and lightweight characteristics. The Velcro 63 is made of nylon, which has excellent wear resistance and adhesion, making it easy to adjust and fix. The protrusion 64 and the slide 65 are made of engineering plastic to ensure smooth and stable sliding. The lumbar support rod 61 is arc-shaped to adapt to the curve of the waist. The chest rod 62 connects the lumbar support rod 61 and the protrusion 64. The protrusion 64 slides in the slide 65 to realize the adjustability of the lumbar support. The Velcro 63 is used to fix the chest and enhance stability.

[0036] The spinal support plate 56 and the elastic spring 57 are made of medical-grade silicone, providing additional soft support for the spine. The elastic spring 57 ensures that the spinal support plate 56 fits closely to the spine, increasing the support effect.

[0037] The collar protector 11 can be detachably installed on the neck frame 1 via buckles, zippers or Velcro, etc. The collar protector 11 has a self-heating layer fixedly connected inside and a breathable layer fixedly connected to the inner surface of the collar protector 11. The self-heating layer and the breathable layer improve the comfort of the neck.

[0038] In this embodiment, a medical arm sling can be installed on the shoulder frame 3. The medical arm sling consists of a sling, straps, a front sling ring, a rear sling ring, and sling ring fixing straps. The sling is made of two symmetrically shaped pieces of fabric stacked and sewn together. The bottom edge and one side edge of the sling are sewn together to form a closed bottom corresponding to the elbow joint. The top edge and another side edge of the sling are left open without being sewn. At the three corners of the top edge, front and rear sling rings are connected by sling ring fixing straps. Adjustable length straps are connected to the sling rings. The front and rear sling rings can be installed on the side of the shoulder frame 3.

[0039] In this way, the injured arm, after medical treatment, can be placed in a sling, draped over the shoulder, and hung around the neck with straps to support and stabilize the arm.

[0040] In this embodiment, when the user wears this fixing pad, adjustments can be made in advance. First, the length of the telescopic rod 2 is adjusted so that the height of the neck frame 1 and shoulder frame 3 adapts to the user's neck and shoulder position. Then, according to the user's body shape and comfort needs, the height of the spinal frame mechanism 5 is adjusted by sliding the position of the sliding sleeve 51 on the main rod 4. At the same time, the angle of the lumbar support rod 61 can also be adjusted by rotating the connection, causing the bottom end of the chest rod 62 to move left and right. The upper end of the chest rod 62 slides in the groove 65 through the protrusion 64 to adapt to the waist curve of different users.

[0041] During use, the torsion spring 55 and the elastic band 54 work together to provide adaptive support to the user. The torsion spring 55 enables the cervical spine support bar 52 and the scapular support bar 53 to automatically adjust their angle and force according to the user's activity, ensuring support while avoiding excessive pressure. The elastic band 54 provides additional support and comfort to the spine, ensuring multi-angle and multi-level support.

[0042] Ultimately, the design of the Velcro 63 allows the lumbar support mechanism 6 to easily fit the user's waist, further improving overall comfort and stability, and completing the final fixation.

[0043] In summary, the scapular fixation pad of this embodiment, through its unique design structure and working principle, effectively fixes the scapula while providing necessary support for the spine and lumbar region. The wearing process is simple and convenient, improving user comfort and rehabilitation efficiency.

[0044] The above description provides a further detailed explanation of the present invention in conjunction with specific embodiments. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and all such deductions or substitutions should be considered to fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims submitted by the present invention.

Claims

1. A scapular fixation device, characterized in that, The device includes a neck frame (1), with one end of a telescopic rod (2) rotatably connected to the bottom end of the neck frame (1), and the other end of the telescopic rod (2) fixedly connected to a main rod (4). The top end of the main rod (4) is rotatably connected to one end of a shoulder frame (3), the other end of the shoulder frame (3) is arc-shaped, and the middle of the shoulder frame (3) has a hollow structure. A spine support mechanism (5) is provided on the main rod (4), and a waist support mechanism (6) is provided at the bottom end of the main rod (4). The shoulder frame (3) is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the main rod (4), and a thickening block (31) is installed on the shoulder frame (3).

2. The scapular fixation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spinal frame mechanism (5) includes a sleeve rod (51) that is sleeved and slidably installed on the main rod (4). A cervical spine support rod (52) is symmetrically arranged at the top of the sleeve rod (51). Several torsion springs (55) are installed on the sleeve rod (51). The two ends of the torsion springs (55) are respectively installed at one end of the cervical spine support rod (52) near the sleeve rod (51). The other end of the cervical spine support rod (52) is connected to the scapular support rod (53). One end of the scapular support rod (53) is also connected to the sleeve rod (51) through the torsion spring (55).

3. The scapular fixation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The waist support mechanism (6) includes waist support rods (61) symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the main rod (4). The waist support rods (61) are arc-shaped. One end of the waist support rods (61) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the main rod (4). The other end of the waist support rods (61) is fixedly connected to one end of the chest rod (62). The other end of the chest rod (62) is fixedly connected to one end of the protrusion (64). The other end of the protrusion (64) is slidably connected in the slide groove (65). The slide groove (65) is fixedly installed on one side of the shoulder frame (3).

4. The scapular fixation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of an elastic band (54) is fixedly connected to one side of the scapular support rod (53), and the other end of the elastic band (54) is fixedly connected to one side of the chest rod (62).

5. A scapular fixation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Several elastic bands (54) are symmetrically arranged.

6. A scapular fixation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Several elastic springs (57) are also provided on the side of the sleeve rod (51) facing the waist frame mechanism (6). One end of the elastic spring (57) is fixedly connected to the sleeve rod (51), and the other end of the elastic spring (57) is fixedly connected to the spinal support plate (56).

7. A scapular fixation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The chest brace (62) is also provided with Velcro (63) on one side.

8. A scapular fixation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The neck frame (1) is equipped with a collar guard (11), the collar guard (11) is fixedly connected to a self-heating layer, and the inner surface of the collar guard (11) is fixedly connected to a breathable layer.

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