Auxiliary load reducing device for lead clothes
By designing back, waist, leg, and foot support components for the lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device, and utilizing the walking assistance mechanism to share the weight of the lead apron with the ground, the problem of exoskeleton support devices increasing the wearer's burden during walking is solved, achieving the effects of reducing burden and improving stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520430594.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing exoskeleton support devices cannot effectively distribute the weight of lead aprons when medical personnel walk, resulting in increased burden on the wearer, especially when additional force is required during leg lifting.
A lead apron auxiliary load-reducing device was designed, including back, waist, leg and foot support components. It contacts the ground through a walking assistance mechanism to share the load of the lead apron, and uses compression springs to provide rebound force to reduce the burden on the support side plates.
It effectively reduces the burden on medical staff when walking, ensures that the weight of the lead apron is transferred to the ground through the device, reduces the need for the wearer to provide additional strength, and improves the stability and comfort of movement.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of radiation protection technology, specifically relating to a lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device. Background Technology
[0002] Lead aprons are a special type of clothing that can shield against radiation, minimizing harm to the user. Therefore, lead aprons are an indispensable and optimal radiation protection tool. However, lead aprons are quite heavy, and wearing them for extended periods can seriously affect the health of those who wear them for long periods. Furthermore, currently used personal protective equipment in clinical settings is primarily heavy-duty lead-containing suits. Medical staff spend most of their day standing and bearing this weight while repeatedly performing interventional procedures, which over time leads to occupational neck and back pain.
[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, existing technologies disclose methods for reducing the load on lead aprons by using exoskeleton support devices to alleviate the burden on medical personnel (such as the related patent technology disclosed in publication number CN118752468A). These exoskeleton support devices transfer the load of the lead apron to the ground via foot pedals supported on the ground. This structure only provides load reduction when the wearer is standing still. When the wearer walks or moves, there is a leg lifting action, which lifts one foot and the foot pedal on the sole of that foot, causing the foot pedal to detach from the ground. This prevents the corresponding load of the lead apron from being transferred to the ground. Since the exoskeleton also has a certain weight, when this leg is lifted, the wearer needs to provide more force to bear part of the weight of the exoskeleton support device, thus increasing the burden on the wearer when walking or moving. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device that can reduce the burden on the wearer of the exoskeleton support device when walking and moving.
[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A lead apron-assisted weight reduction device includes:
[0007] A back support assembly for supporting the back and shoulders of the lead apron;
[0008] A lumbar support assembly, which is connected to the bottom of the back support assembly and used to support the waist of the lead apron;
[0009] A leg support assembly, which is rotatably connected to the waist support assembly, wherein the bottom of the leg support assembly is supported on the ground by a foot fixing assembly;
[0010] A foot fixing assembly includes a support side plate rotatably connected to the leg support assembly, a support base plate connected to the inner side of the support side plate, a wearing fixing sleeve provided on the support base plate, and a walking assistance assembly provided on the outer side of the support side plate.
[0011] Preferably, the walking assistance component includes a mounting sleeve connected to the support side plate, the opening of the mounting sleeve is vertically downward and a support column is slidably connected inside the mounting sleeve, and a roller is rotatably connected to the bottom of the support column; a first compression spring is provided between the top end of the inner part of the mounting sleeve and the top end of the support column.
[0012] Preferably, the walking assistance component further includes a mounting plate fixedly connected to the inner side of the support base plate, and the mounting sleeve is also installed on the outer side of the mounting plate.
[0013] Preferably, the mounting sleeve is rotatably connected to the supporting side plate or the mounting plate, and a first torsion spring is connected between the mounting sleeve and the supporting side plate, and between the mounting sleeve and the mounting plate.
[0014] Preferably, there are two rollers at the bottom of the support column, arranged sequentially along the length of the support base plate.
[0015] Preferably, the back support assembly includes a support plate rotatably connected to each other, a first fixing strap is provided on the front side of the support plate, a sliding plate is slidably connected to the top of the support plate, the top of the sliding plate extends out from the top of the support plate and bends towards the front of the support plate, a shoulder support plate is rotatably connected to the outside of the sliding plate, and a second torsion spring is provided between the sliding plate and the shoulder support plate.
[0016] Preferably, the bottom of the shoulder support plate is provided with an elastic pad.
[0017] Preferably, the lumbar support assembly includes an arc-shaped support plate extending from the user's lower back to their hip side, the top of the arc-shaped support plate being fixedly connected to the support backboard via an elastic mounting plate, and a second fixing strap being provided on the front side of the arc-shaped support plate.
[0018] Preferably, the leg support assembly includes a first support sleeve rotatably connected to the end of the arc-shaped support plate. The first support sleeve has a downward-facing opening and a first support rod is slidably connected inside the first support sleeve. A second support sleeve is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the first support rod. The second support sleeve has a downward-facing opening and a second support rod is slidably connected inside the second support sleeve. The bottom end of the second support rod is rotatably connected to the support side plate. The rear side of the first support sleeve is rotatably connected to the top of the assist sleeve via a triangular support plate. An assist support rod is slidably connected inside the assist sleeve. The bottom end of the assist support rod is rotatably connected to the rear side of the second support sleeve. A second compression spring is provided between the top end of the assist sleeve and the top end of the assist support rod.
[0019] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0020] 1. This utility model ensures that the walking assistance mechanism always remains in contact with the ground, so that the load shared by the walking mechanism can still be transmitted to the ground. As a result, the wearer does not need to provide more force to bear part of the weight of the exoskeleton support device, thereby reducing the burden on the wearer when walking.
[0021] 2. When medical staff are standing, the first compression spring is in a compressed state, and the rebound force it generates will bear part of the weight of the lead apron, reducing the burden on the supporting side plate. Attached Figure Description
[0022] This utility model will be described by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of a lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device of this utility model worn on a human mannequin.
[0024] Figure 2 This is a side view of a lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device of this utility model when worn on a human mannequin;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a side view of a lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device according to the present invention;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged side view of the foot fixing component of a lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device according to this utility model;
[0027] Figure 5 This is a partially enlarged perspective view of the foot fixing component of a lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device according to this utility model;
[0028] Figure 6 This is a rear view of a lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device according to the present invention.
[0029] The components are: 1-Support side plate, 2-Support base plate, 3-Wearing fixing sleeve, 4-Mounting sleeve, 5-Support column, 6-Roller, 7-Mounting plate, 9-Support back plate, 10-First fixing strap, 11-Sliding plate, 12-Shoulder support plate, 14-Elastic pad, 15-Arc-shaped support plate, 16-Elastic mounting plate, 17-Second fixing strap, 18-First support sleeve, 19-First support rod, 20-Second support sleeve, 21-Second support rod, 22-Triangular support plate, 23-Assist sleeve, 24-Assist support rod, 25-Third fixing strap. Detailed Implementation
[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only partial embodiments of this application, not the entire application. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely represents selected embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0031] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0032] The following is combined Figures 1-6 This utility model will be described in detail.
[0033] A lead apron-assisted weight reduction device, in some embodiments, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, it includes:
[0034] A back support assembly for supporting the back and shoulders of the lead apron;
[0035] A lumbar support assembly, which is connected to the bottom of the back support assembly and used to support the waist of the lead apron;
[0036] Two sets of leg support components, each set of the leg support components is rotatably connected to the waist support components, and the bottom of the leg support components is supported on the ground by foot fixing components;
[0037] The foot fixing assembly includes a support side plate 1 rotatably connected to the leg support assembly, a support base plate 2 connected to the inner side of the support side plate 1, a wearing fixing sleeve 3 provided on the support base plate 2, and a walking assistance assembly provided on the outer side of the support side plate 1.
[0038] In practical use, medical staff wear this invention on their body and then put on a lead apron over it. The back support component lifts the back and shoulders of the lead apron, so that the load of the entire lead apron is transferred to the ground from the shoulders through the back support component, waist support component, leg support component, and foot fixing component. The walking assistance mechanism shares part of the load of the lead apron, and when medical staff walk, this invention always maintains contact with the ground through the walking assistance mechanism, so that the load shared by the walking mechanism can still be transferred to the ground. Therefore, the wearer does not need to provide more force to bear part of the weight of the exoskeleton support device, thereby reducing the burden on the wearer when walking.
[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, the walking assistance component includes a mounting sleeve 4 connected to the support side plate 1. The opening of the mounting sleeve 4 is vertically downward and a support column 5 is slidably connected inside the mounting sleeve 4. A roller 6 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the support column 5. A first compression spring is provided between the top end of the mounting sleeve 4 and the top end of the support column 5.
[0040] When medical personnel are standing, the first compression spring is in a compressed state, and its rebound force will bear part of the weight of the lead apron, reducing the burden on the support side plate 1. When medical personnel walk, one foot is raised to a certain height. At this time, the support column 5 slides downward relative to the mounting sleeve 4 under the action of the first compression spring, so that the roller 6 at the bottom of the support column 5 always keeps in contact with the ground. When the foot is raised and steps forward, the roller 6 rolls on the ground, reducing movement friction. It is worth mentioning that the sliding distance of the support column 5 in the mounting sleeve 4 is set in the height range of 15cm to 30cm to meet the height of the foot raised when walking and to prevent the roller 6 from detaching from the ground when the medical personnel raise their feet.
[0041] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the walking assistance component also includes a mounting plate 7 fixedly connected to the inner side of the support base plate 2, and the mounting sleeve 4 is also installed on the outer side of the mounting plate 7.
[0042] In practical use, mounting sleeves 4 are provided on both sides of the support base plate 2, so that the walking assistance component can support both sides of the support base plate 2 and prevent tilting.
[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, the mounting sleeve 4 is rotatably connected to the supporting side plate 1 or the mounting plate 7, and a first torsion spring is connected between the mounting sleeve 4 and the supporting side plate 1, and between the mounting sleeve 4 and the mounting plate 7.
[0044] In practical use, the mounting sleeve 4 is rotatably connected to the support side plate 1 or the mounting plate 7, which can prevent the mounting sleeve 4 from being not perpendicular to the ground due to the movement of the ankle when the wearer walks, thereby affecting the stability of the support column 5.
[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, there are two rollers 6 at the bottom of the support column 5, which are arranged sequentially along the length of the support base plate 2.
[0046] In practical use, the contact area between the walking assistance mechanism and the ground is increased, thereby increasing the stability of the device when medical personnel walk.
[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, the back support assembly includes a support plate 9 rotatably connected to each other. A first fixing strap 10 is provided on the front side of the support plate 9. A sliding plate 11 is slidably connected to the top of the support plate 9. The top of the sliding plate 11 extends out from the top of the support plate 9 and bends towards the front of the support plate 9. A shoulder support plate 12 is rotatably connected to the outside of the sliding plate 11. A second torsion spring is provided between the sliding plate 11 and the shoulder support plate 12.
[0048] In practical use, the shoulder support plate 12 supports the shoulders of the lead apron, the support back plate 9 supports the back of the lead apron, and the shoulder support plate 12 is rotatably connected to the sliding plate 11 to accommodate the movement of the medical staff's shoulder joint.
[0049] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, the bottom of the shoulder support plate 12 is provided with an elastic pad 14.
[0050] In practical use, the elastic pad 14 can increase the comfort of wearing the device.
[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-3 , Figure 6As shown, the lumbar support assembly includes an arc-shaped support plate 15 extending from the user's lower back to their hip side. The top of the arc-shaped support plate 15 is fixedly connected to the support back plate 9 via an elastic mounting plate 16. A second fixing strap 17 is provided on the front side of the arc-shaped support plate 15.
[0052] In practical use, the arc-shaped support plate 15 supports the waist and hip area of the lead apron, and the second fixing strap 17 is used to fix the device when worn.
[0053] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, the leg support assembly includes a first support sleeve 18 rotatably connected to the end of the arc-shaped support plate 15. The first support sleeve 18 has an opening facing downwards and a first support rod 19 is slidably connected inside the first support sleeve 18. A second support sleeve 20 is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the first support rod 19. A second support rod 21 is slidably connected to the bottom end of the second support sleeve 20, which has an opening facing downwards. The bottom end of the second support rod 21 is rotatably connected to the support side plate 1. The rear side of the first support sleeve 18 is rotatably connected to the top of the assist sleeve 23 via a triangular support plate 22. An assist support rod 24 is slidably connected inside the assist sleeve 23. The bottom end of the assist support rod 24 is rotatably connected to the rear side of the second support sleeve 20. A second compression spring is provided between the top end of the assist sleeve 23 and the top end of the assist support rod 24.
[0054] In practical use, the first support sleeve 18 and the first support rod 19 support the thigh part of the lead apron, the second support sleeve 20 and the second support rod 21 support the lower leg part of the lead apron; the assist sleeve 23 and the assist support rod 24 assist the wearer in walking.
[0055] In some other embodiments, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, the inner side of the first support sleeve 18 is provided with a third fixing strap 25, which is used to fix it to the wearer's thigh and improve the stability of the device.
[0056] The specific working principle of this utility model:
[0057] Medical personnel wear this invention on their body and then put on a lead apron over it. The back support component lifts the back and shoulders of the lead apron, so that the load of the entire lead apron is transferred to the ground from the shoulders through the back support component, waist support component, leg support component, and foot fixing component. The walking assistance mechanism shares part of the load of the lead apron, and when medical personnel walk, this invention maintains contact with the ground through the walking assistance mechanism, so that the load shared by the walking mechanism can still be transferred to the ground. Therefore, the wearer does not need to provide more force to bear part of the weight of the exoskeleton support device, thereby reducing the burden on the wearer when walking.
[0058] When medical staff are standing, the first compression spring is in a compressed state, and the rebound force it generates will bear part of the weight of the lead apron, reducing the burden on the support side plate 1. When medical staff walk, one foot is raised to a certain height. At this time, the support column 5 slides downward relative to the mounting sleeve 4 under the action of the first compression spring, so that the roller 6 at the bottom of the support column 5 always keeps in contact with the ground. When the foot is raised and steps forward, the roller 6 rolls on the ground, reducing movement friction.
[0059] The embodiments described above merely illustrate specific implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are detailed and specific, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the technical solution of this application, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A lead apron-assisted weight-reducing device, characterized in that, include: A back support assembly for supporting the back and shoulders of the lead apron; A lumbar support assembly, which is connected to the bottom of the back support assembly and used to support the waist of the lead apron; A leg support assembly, which is rotatably connected to the waist support assembly, wherein the bottom of the leg support assembly is supported on the ground by a foot fixing assembly; The foot fixing assembly includes a support side plate (1) rotatably connected to the leg support assembly. A support base plate (2) is connected to the inner side of the support side plate (1). A wearing fixing sleeve (3) is provided on the support base plate (2). A walking assistance assembly is provided on the outer side of the support side plate (1).
2. The lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The walking assistance component includes a mounting sleeve (4) connected to the support side plate (1). The opening of the mounting sleeve (4) is vertically downward and a support column (5) is slidably connected inside the mounting sleeve (4). A roller (6) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the support column (5). A first compression spring is provided between the top end of the mounting sleeve (4) and the top end of the support column (5).
3. The lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The walking assistance component also includes a mounting plate (7) fixedly connected to the inner side of the support base plate (2), and the mounting sleeve (4) is also installed on the outer side of the mounting plate (7).
4. The lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting sleeve (4) is rotatably connected to the supporting side plate (1) or the mounting plate (7), and a first torsion spring is connected between the mounting sleeve (4) and the supporting side plate (1) and between the mounting sleeve (4) and the mounting plate (7).
5. The lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two rollers (6) are provided at the bottom of the support column (5) and are arranged sequentially along the length of the support base plate (2).
6. The lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The back support assembly includes a support plate (9) rotatably connected to each other. A first fixing strap (10) is provided on the front side of the support plate (9). A sliding plate (11) is slidably connected to the top of the support plate (9). The top of the sliding plate (11) extends out from the top of the support plate (9) and bends towards the front of the support plate (9). A shoulder support plate (12) is rotatably connected to the outside of the sliding plate (11). A second torsion spring is provided between the sliding plate (11) and the shoulder support plate (12).
7. The lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the shoulder support plate (12) is provided with an elastic pad (14).
8. A lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lumbar support assembly includes an arc-shaped support plate (15) extending from the user's lower back to the hip side. The top of the arc-shaped support plate (15) is fixedly connected to the support back plate (9) via an elastic mounting plate (16). A second fixing strap (17) is provided on the front side of the arc-shaped support plate (15).
9. A lead apron auxiliary weight reduction device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The leg support assembly includes a first support sleeve (18) rotatably connected to the end of the arc-shaped support plate (15). The first support sleeve (18) has an opening facing downwards and a first support rod (19) is slidably connected inside the first support sleeve (18). A second support sleeve (20) is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the first support rod (19). The second support sleeve (20) has an opening facing downwards and a second support rod (21) is slidably connected inside the second support sleeve (20). The bottom end of the second support rod (21) is rotatably connected to the support side plate (1). The rear side of the first support sleeve (18) is rotatably connected to the top of the assist sleeve (23) via a triangular support plate (22). An assist support rod (24) is slidably connected inside the assist sleeve (23). The bottom end of the assist support rod (24) is rotatably connected to the rear side of the second support sleeve (20). A second compression spring is provided between the top end of the assist sleeve (23) and the top end of the assist support rod (24).
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Wearable radiation protection device with exoskeleton support
CN118752468A