Ankle strength trainer

By designing a structure that supports springs, gear meshing, and screw thread connection, the problem of existing trainers being unable to achieve small-amplitude ankle swings and positional maintenance has been solved, improving the effectiveness and flexibility of ankle strength training.

CN223831706UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27SHANDONG UNIV OF FINANCE & ECONOMICS
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Application Number
CN202423259698.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-30

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Technical Problem

Existing ankle strength training devices lack the ability to allow for small-amplitude ankle swings and rely on spring force for strength training, thus failing to effectively maintain ankle position and resulting in poor training effects.

Method used

An ankle strength training device was designed, which adopts a structure of support spring, gear meshing and screw thread connection. Strength training is achieved by the compression of the support spring, the gear meshing drives the ankle brace movement, and the screw thread connection adjusts the angle of the movable sole to maintain the ankle position.

Benefits of technology

It enables ankle agility training and small-angle swinging, enhances ankle strength training effects, and improves training flexibility and precision.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an ankle strength training device. The ankle strength training device comprises a movable sole; the movable sole is connected with the fixed sole; the supporting plate is connected with the movable sole; the lower end of the supporting spring is connected with the fixed sole, the upper end of the supporting spring is connected with a large gear, and the large gear is rotationally connected with the movable sole; the symmetrical small gears are connected with stepped shafts respectively, the symmetrical stepped shafts are rotationally connected with the movable shoe sole respectively, and the symmetrical stepped shafts penetrate through the supporting plate respectively. The utility model relates to the technical field of strength training, in particular to an ankle strength trainer. Aiming at the defects in the prior art, the utility model develops the ankle strength training device which can conveniently realize small-amplitude swing of the ankle, realizes strength training by overcoming the elastic force of the spring, and realizes position keeping of the ankle and ankle training by swinging the movable sole to a specific angle.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of strength training technology, and in particular to an ankle strength training device. Background Technology

[0002] The ankle is a major connection point in the lower limbs. Therefore, after an ankle injury, surgery or correction is required. To prevent further ankle injuries, ankle strength training devices are usually used to exercise the muscles in the ankle area by rotation, thereby strengthening the ankle's supporting strength and reducing the likelihood of subsequent ankle injuries.

[0003] Existing technology, such as a utility model of a rehabilitation training ankle strength trainer (authorization number CN221286818U), uses a detachable protective component. This allows for replacement of deformed components over time, ensuring even support for the user's foot and minimizing the impact on training effectiveness. Furthermore, the locking component ensures the guide component is properly positioned and prevents movement during use.

[0004] Currently, there is a lack of a training device that allows for small-amplitude ankle swings, strength training by overcoming spring force, and ankle training by swinging the sole of the shoe to a specific angle to maintain ankle position.

[0005] Therefore, an ankle strength training device is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by developing an ankle strength training device. This device facilitates small-amplitude ankle swings, overcomes spring tension to achieve strength training, and maintains ankle position by swinging the movable sole to a specific angle, thus achieving ankle training.

[0007] The technical solution to the problem solved by this utility model is as follows: This utility model provides an ankle strength trainer, comprising: a movable sole; a fixed sole, the movable sole being connected to the fixed sole; a support plate connected to the movable sole; a support spring, the lower end of which is connected to the fixed sole, and the upper end of which is connected to a large gear, the large gear being rotatably connected to the movable sole; symmetrical small gears, each connected to a stepped shaft, the symmetrical stepped shafts being rotatably connected to the movable sole, and the symmetrical stepped shafts passing through the support plate; and an ankle brace connected to symmetrical mounting rods, the symmetrical mounting rods being connected to corresponding stepped shafts. By using the support spring, after the user wears the device, the strength of the ankle is used to compress the support spring, achieving strength training. Small-angle swinging of the ankle brace achieves agility training.

[0008] As an optimization, the fixed sole is rotatably connected to symmetrical lower shafts, each of which is connected to a lower circular block. Each of these lower circular blocks is connected to a screw. The symmetrical movable soles are rotatably connected to upper shafts, each of which is connected to an upper circular block. Each of these upper circular blocks is connected to a threaded cylinder via a bearing, and each threaded cylinder is threadedly connected to a corresponding screw. By using a screw-threaded connection to a threaded cylinder, the angle of the movable sole can be adjusted, the angle of the ankle area can be maintained, and ankle rehabilitation training can be achieved.

[0009] As an optimization, the ankle brace surface material is sponge, making it comfortable for the user to wear.

[0010] As an optimization, the ankle brace is threadedly connected to a stop rod. When the ankle moves, the stop rod contacts the support plate, which limits the angle of the ankle swinging backward and provides protection.

[0011] As an optimization, the mounting rod is made of elastic material. When the ankle brace is swung at a small angle, the mounting rod moves relative to the stepped axis and undergoes elastic deformation, which does not hinder the rotation of the pinion gear, thus enabling the ankle brace to move in three-dimensional space.

[0012] As an optimization, the fixed sole is provided with a set of perforations to facilitate the passing of straps to secure the foot.

[0013] The effects provided in the utility model description are merely those of the embodiments, and not all the effects of the utility model. The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0014] (1) This device uses a support spring. When wearing the device, the ankle area is used to squeeze the spring repeatedly to achieve strength training.

[0015] (2) This device uses gear meshing and relies on the deformation of the mounting rod to move the ankle, thereby driving the ankle brace to move and achieve ankle training.

[0016] (3) This device uses a screw and a threaded cylinder to connect the movable sole and the fixed sole, thereby maintaining the ankle position and enabling training. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Ankle brace, 2. Support plate, 3. Movable sole, 4. Fixed sole, 5. Perforation, 6. Support spring, 7. Lower block, 8. Screw, 9. Upper block, 10. Threaded cylinder, 11. Small gear, 12. Large gear, 13. Mounting rod, 14. Stepped shaft, 15. Stop rod, 16. Upper shaft, 17. Lower shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To clearly illustrate the technical features of this solution, the present invention will be described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and arrangements of specific examples are described below. Furthermore, the present invention may repeat reference numerals and / or letters in different examples. This repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. It should be noted that the components illustrated in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. The present invention omits descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques and processes to avoid unnecessarily limiting the present invention. The terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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; and 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.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in Embodiment 1: An ankle strength training device includes: a movable sole 3; a fixed sole 4, the movable sole 3 connected to the fixed sole 4; a support plate 2 connected to the movable sole 3; a support spring 6, the lower end of which is connected to the fixed sole 4, and the upper end of which is connected to a large gear 12, the large gear 12 rotatably connecting to the movable sole 3; symmetrical small gears 11, each connected to a stepped shaft 14, the symmetrical stepped shafts 14 rotatably connecting to the movable sole 3, the symmetrical stepped shafts 14 passing through the support plate 2; and an ankle brace 1, connected to symmetrical mounting rods 13, the symmetrical mounting rods 13 respectively connected to the corresponding stepped shafts 14. By using the support spring 6, after the user wears the device, the ankle strength is used to compress the support spring 6, achieving strength training. Small-angle swinging of the ankle brace 1 achieves agility training.

[0026] The ankle brace 1 has a sponge surface material, making it comfortable for the user to wear.

[0027] The ankle brace 1 is threadedly connected to the stop rod 15. When the ankle moves, the stop rod 15 contacts the support plate 2, which limits the angle of the ankle swinging backward and provides protection.

[0028] The mounting rod 13 is made of elastic material. When the ankle brace 1 is swung at a small angle, the mounting rod 13 moves relative to the stepped shaft 14 and undergoes elastic deformation, which does not hinder the rotation of the pinion 11, thus enabling the ankle brace 1 to move in three-dimensional space.

[0029] The fixed sole 4 is provided with a set of perforations 5, which facilitates the passing of straps to fix the foot.

[0030] The workflow of this embodiment is as follows:

[0031] The user places their ankle in ankle brace 1, with their heel in contact with support plate 2, and uses a strap to pass through perforation 5 to secure their foot.

[0032] Using the ankle area, squeezing the support plate 2 causes the movable sole 3 to swing, thereby reciprocating and squeezing the support spring 6, achieving ankle strength training.

[0033] Using the ankle support 1 to swing back and forth, the ankle support 1 causes the mounting rod 13 to deform elastically and twist, which in turn causes the stepped shaft 14 to rotate. The stepped shaft 14 then causes the small gear 11 to rotate, which in turn causes the large gear 12 to rotate. The large gear 12 then causes the support spring 6 to twist, thus achieving small-angle ankle swing training.

[0034] Example 2: This example further elaborates on Example 1. The fixed sole 4 is rotatably connected to a symmetrical lower shaft 17. The symmetrical lower shaft 17 is connected to a lower circular block 7, and the symmetrical lower circular block 7 is connected to a screw 8. The symmetrical movable sole 3 is rotatably connected to an upper shaft 16, and the symmetrical upper shaft 16 is connected to an upper circular block 9. The symmetrical upper circular block 9 is connected to a threaded cylinder 10, and the symmetrical threaded cylinder 10 is threadedly connected to the corresponding screw 8. By using the screw 8 threadedly connected to the threaded cylinder 10, the angle of the movable sole 3 can be adjusted, the angle of the ankle area can be maintained, and ankle rehabilitation training can be achieved.

[0035] The workflow of this embodiment is as follows:

[0036] When the ankle needs to be in a specific position to achieve Achilles tendon stretching, the screw 8 is threaded to the threaded cylinder 10 to adjust the angle between the movable sole 3 and the fixed sole 4. The user places the ankle in the ankle brace 1 position, with the heel in contact with the support plate 2. The strap is then passed through the perforation 5 to secure the foot, and the ankle is then fixed in place to achieve Achilles tendon stretching.

[0037] Although the specific embodiments of the utility model have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the utility model. Based on the technical solution of the utility model, various modifications or variations that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative effort are still within the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. An ankle strength training device, characterized in that, include: Active sole (3); Fixed sole (4), the movable sole (3) is connected to the fixed sole (4); Support plate (2) is connected to the movable sole (3); A support spring (6) is connected at its lower end to the fixed sole (4) and at its upper end to a large gear (12), which is rotatably connected to the movable sole (3). Symmetrical small gears (11) are respectively connected to stepped shafts (14), and the symmetrical stepped shafts (14) are respectively rotatably connected to the movable sole (3), and the symmetrical stepped shafts (14) pass through the support plate (2). Ankle brace (1), connected to symmetrical mounting rods (13), the symmetrical mounting rods (13) respectively connected to the corresponding stepped shafts (14).

2. The ankle strength training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed sole (4) is rotatably connected to the symmetrical lower shaft (17), the symmetrical lower shaft (17) is connected to the lower circular block (7), the symmetrical lower circular block (7) is connected to the screw (8), the symmetrical movable sole (3) is rotatably connected to the upper shaft (16), the symmetrical upper shaft (16) is connected to the upper circular block (9), the symmetrical upper circular block (9) is connected to the threaded cylinder (10) by bearings, and the symmetrical threaded cylinder (10) is threadedly connected to the corresponding screw (8).

3. The ankle strength training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface material of the ankle brace (1) is sponge.

4. An ankle strength training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ankle brace (1) is threadedly connected to a stop rod (15).

5. An ankle strength training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting rod (13) is made of elastic material.

6. An ankle strength training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed sole (4) is provided with a set of perforations (5).

Citation Information

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  • Ankle strength trainer for rehabilitation training

    CN221286818U