Balance training carpet and training system

By designing a portable balance training mat, which uses an anti-slip layer and a conductive layer to collect gait information, the problem of inconvenient training equipment for hemiplegic patients is solved, providing a home rehabilitation training solution that improves balance control and safety.

CN223944894UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27NANCHANG MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Application Number
CN202423304719.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

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Technical Problem

Hemiplegic patients rely on specialized equipment for balance training, which is inconvenient to carry and requires professional guidance, resulting in high training costs and making it unsuitable for ordinary families.

Method used

Design a balance training mat that includes an anti-slip layer, a measurement layer, and a conductive layer. The measurement layer collects gait information from patients, and the conductive and sensing units are used to analyze the gait, providing a portable and professional training solution.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient and safe balance training in the home environment, and provides personalized training plans through data analysis to improve patients' balance control and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a balance training carpet and a training system. The carpet comprises an anti-skid layer and a measuring layer arranged in the anti-skid layer. The anti-skid layer comprises a first anti-skid layer and a second anti-skid layer, and the first anti-skid layer and the second anti-skid layer are used for making contact with the ground or feet of a patient respectively; the measuring layer comprises a sensing layer, a first conductive layer arranged between the sensing layer and the first anti-skid layer, and a second conductive layer arranged between the sensing layer and the second conductive layer; a plurality of first conductive units are evenly arrayed on the first conductive layer, a plurality of sensing units are evenly arrayed on the sensing layer, a plurality of second conductive units are evenly arrayed on the second conductive layer, and the first conductive units, the sensing units and the second conductive units are stacked in the space direction and are equal in number so as to be used for collecting gait information of a patient. The hemiplegic patient balance training device is suitable for hemiplegic patients needing balance training, is oriented to family training and rehabilitation markets, is portable and professional, and provides an efficient and safe balance training solution for users.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical devices, specifically to a balance training mat and training system. Background Technology

[0002] Hemiplegia is caused by damage to one hemisphere of the brain (such as from a stroke or traumatic brain injury), resulting in varying degrees of weakness or paralysis on the opposite side of the body. Hemiplegic patients often face balance problems, primarily manifested as decreased center of gravity control, postural instability, poor gait coordination, and poor stability. Due to these factors, hemiplegic patients face a higher risk of falls in daily life. Therefore, balance training is an important component of rehabilitation therapy, aiming to improve patients' sitting and standing stability, gait stability, coordination, and daily activity abilities.

[0003] Common balance training methods for hemiplegic patients include static balance training and dynamic balance training. Static balance training mainly helps patients maintain balance in relatively fixed positions, enhancing stability in sitting and standing positions. Dynamic balance training aims to improve the patient's balance ability during movement; for example, gait training primarily enhances gait coordination and stability, improving walking balance function in hemiplegic patients.

[0004] However, while rehabilitation departments or laboratories have specialized training equipment to improve balance in hemiplegic patients during standing and walking, this equipment is inconvenient to carry, expensive, and requires professional guidance and gait analysis, making it unsuitable for the general population. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a balance training mat and training system for the home training and rehabilitation market, taking into account both portability and professionalism, and aiming to solve the current problem of hemiplegic patients' dependence on professional personnel and specialized training equipment.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a balance training mat, the balance training mat comprising an anti-slip layer and a measuring layer disposed within the anti-slip layer;

[0007] The anti-slip layer includes a first anti-slip layer and a second anti-slip layer respectively disposed above and below the measuring layer, wherein the first anti-slip layer and the second anti-slip layer are respectively used to contact the ground or the patient's foot;

[0008] The measurement layer includes a sensing layer, a first conductive layer disposed between the sensing layer and the first anti-slip layer, and a second conductive layer disposed between the sensing layer and the first conductive layer;

[0009] The first conductive layer has a plurality of first conductive units in a uniform array, the sensing layer has a plurality of sensing units in a uniform array, and the second conductive layer has a plurality of second conductive units in a uniform array.

[0010] In conclusion, the balance training carpet has the following advantages. The measuring layer is arranged between the first and second anti-skid layers, so that the hemiplegic patient can walk on the carpet without being affected by the skidding factor, thereby improving the training effect. The first, second and sensing units are stacked along the spatial direction, and the pressure applied by the heel, sole and toe of the patient can be inferred according to the pressure applied by the adjacent or surrounding first, second and sensing units. The collected data can be used to monitor and record the center of gravity, pressure distribution and walking trajectory during the gait training process, thereby helping to develop a corresponding training plan for the patient and improving the training effect. The foldable and rollable nature of the balance training carpet makes it suitable for hemiplegic patients who need balance training, and it can be used for home fitness and rehabilitation market, and it provides an efficient and safe balance training solution for users.

[0011] According to an aspect of the above technical solution, the first conductive unit includes two first sub-units arranged in parallel and electrically connected along the first direction, and any first sub-unit includes two conductive sheets.

[0012] According to an aspect of the above technical solution, the second conductive unit includes two second sub-units arranged in parallel and electrically connected along the second direction, and any second sub-unit includes two conductive sheets.

[0013] According to an aspect of the above technical solution, the sensing unit includes a rubber layer, and four sensing sheets arranged on the upper and lower end faces of the rubber layer for electrically connecting with the conductive sheets. The resistance of the sensing sheet is linearly related to the pressure applied to the sensing sheet.

[0014] According to an aspect of the above technical solution, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0015] According to an aspect of the above technical solution, the edge thickness of the first and second anti-skid layers is greater than the main body thickness.

[0016] According to an aspect of the above technical solution, the first and second anti-skid layers are provided with an anti-skid adhesive layer on the side away from the measuring layer.

[0017] The utility model also provides a training system, use the balance training carpet as above, the training system still includes converter and visual convenient terminal;

[0018] The converter converts the resistance change of the balance training carpet into patient gait information, and displays through the visual convenient terminal.

[0019] The additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will be partly given in the following description, some will become obvious from the following description, or be understood by the practice of the utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is the structure schematic diagram of balance training carpet in the utility model embodiment one;

[0021] Figure 2 It is the structure paving diagram of balance training carpet in the utility model embodiment one;

[0022] Figure 3 It is the structure schematic diagram of training system in the utility model embodiment two.

[0023] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Antiskid layer 100, first antiskid layer 110, second antiskid layer 120, measurement layer 200, first conductive layer 210, first conductive unit 211, first subunit 212, sensing layer 220, sensing unit 221, rubber layer 222, sensing sheet 223, second conductive layer 230, second conductive unit 231, second subunit 232, conductive sheet 240, carpet 300, converter 400, visual convenient terminal 500. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, feature and advantage of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation of the utility model is explained in detail below by combining with the drawings. The drawings show several embodiments of the utility model. However, the utility model can be realized in many different forms, and is not limited to the embodiments described in the text. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive.

[0026] It is to be noted that when an element is referred to as being "on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements can also be present. Where, when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or intervening elements can be present. As used herein the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right", "upper", "lower", and the like are used for clarity to provide relative position description and are not to be construed as limits of the apparatus or element thereof as positioned or oriented in use or operation, and therefore should not be taken as limiting the present application.

[0027] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be connected inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0028] Embodiment one

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1-2 , it is a structure schematic view of a balance training carpet provided in the embodiment one of the present application, the balance training carpet comprises an anti-skid layer 100, a measuring layer 200 arranged in the anti-skid layer 100, wherein:

[0030] In order to realize the anti-skid effect of the carpet 300, the anti-skid layer 100 comprises a first anti-skid layer 110 and a second anti-skid layer 120 arranged above and below the measuring layer 200 respectively, the first anti-skid layer 110 and the second anti-skid layer 120 are used for contacting the ground or the patient's foot respectively, and the side of the first anti-skid layer 110 and the second anti-skid layer 120 away from the measuring layer 200 is provided with an anti-skid adhesive layer. Due to the arrangement of the anti-skid adhesive layer, the carpet 300 in the embodiment can play the roles of insulation, anti-skid, stability and safety protection, and prevent the user from slipping during training.

[0031] Further, the edge of the carpet 300 is designed to be thickened to prevent edge curling and ensure safe use, so the edge thickness of the first anti-skid layer 110 and the second anti-skid layer 120 is greater than the thickness of the middle main body. And the thickness of the carpet 300 is within 0.5cm-0.8cm, which is moderate, can provide sufficient stability, and can also absorb impact force to prevent the user from being injured when falling.

[0032] The carpet 300 in the embodiment can be used for static balance training and dynamic balance training. By monitoring the information such as the center of gravity change, pressure distribution, and walking track during the training, the body posture is adjusted in time, the step length, step width, step frequency, step speed, and the like are adjusted, the walking mode is gradually optimized, and the balance control ability is improved. For example, the standing position static balance training can be performed on the carpet 300 to exercise the core strength and enhance the body stability; the dynamic balance ability is improved by moving on the carpet 300, such as standing on one foot, lateral step, forward and backward step, and the like; the gait coordination and stability are exercised by walking on the carpet 300, and the balance ability in the walking process is improved.

[0033] In order to obtain the gait information of the patient, the measurement layer 200 includes a sensing layer 220, a first conductive layer 210 arranged between the sensing layer 220 and the first anti-skid layer 110, and a second conductive layer 230 arranged between the sensing layer 220 and the first conductive layer 210. The first conductive layer 210 is uniformly arrayed with a plurality of first conductive units 211, the sensing layer 220 is uniformly arrayed with a plurality of sensing units 221, and the second conductive layer 230 is uniformly arrayed with a plurality of second conductive units 231. The first conductive units 211, the sensing units 221, and the second conductive units 231 are stacked along the spatial direction and equal in number, and are used to collect the gait information of the patient. In the embodiment, the measurement layer can be a pressure-sensitive silicone rubber sensor.

[0034] Further, the first conductive unit 211 includes two first sub-units 212 arranged in parallel and electrically connected along a first direction, any first sub-unit 212 includes two conductive sheets 240; the second conductive unit 231 includes two second sub-units 232 arranged in parallel and electrically connected along a second direction, any second sub-unit 232 includes two conductive sheets 240, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; the sensing unit 221 includes a rubber layer 222 and four sensing sheets 223 arranged on the upper and lower end faces of the rubber layer 222 respectively and used to be electrically connected with the conductive sheets 240, the resistance of the sensing sheet 223 is linearly related to the pressure received by the sensing sheet 223, and the rubber layer 222 enhances the ability to absorb the impact force and reduces the injury degree when the user falls.

[0035] Since the pressure of the foot of the hemiplegic patient on the carpet 300 is real-time change no matter in static balance training or in dynamic balance training, the pressure received by the space-stacked conductive sheet 240 and the pressure received by the adjacent or surrounding conductive sheet 240 are compared, so that the object of the pressure application is obtained, that is, one of the heel, the sole and the toe, and the pressure received by the adjacent or surrounding conductive sheet 240 is analyzed to obtain the direction of the hemiplegia of the patient, and then the rehabilitation plan is formulated. Meanwhile, the sensing layer 220 is arranged in the first direction and in the second direction respectively, so that the force application of the foot of the patient during the training process can be comprehensively analyzed in the conductive unit.

[0036] In summary, according to the balance training carpet provided by the utility model, the measuring layer is arranged between the first anti-skid layer and the second anti-skid layer, so that the hemiplegic patient can avoid the slipping factor when walking on the carpet, and the training effect of the patient is not affected. Meanwhile, the first conductive unit, the sensing unit and the second conductive unit are stacked in the space direction, so that the current pressure can be measured, and the pressure applied by the heel, the sole and the toe of the patient can be inferred according to the pressure received by the adjacent or surrounding first conductive unit, sensing unit and second conductive unit. According to the collected data, the center of gravity change, the pressure distribution, the walking track and other information during the gait training process can be monitored and recorded in real time, so that the corresponding training plan for the patient can be formulated to improve the training effect. The foldability and the curlability of the utility model can be used for the patient to store at home or carry out, and are suitable for the hemiplegic patients who need balance training, face the family training and rehabilitation market, and take into account the portability and the professionalism, so as to provide the user with an efficient and safe balance training solution.

[0037] Embodiment two

[0038] Please refer to Figure 3 , the training system provided in the embodiment two of the utility model is shown, the training system further includes a converter 400 and a visual convenient terminal 500, the converter 400 converts the resistance change of the carpet 300 into the gait information of the patient, and the gait information is displayed through the visual convenient terminal.

[0039] The data collected by the sensing layer can record the time, the center of gravity change, the pressure distribution, the walking track and other information of each training. The data analysis function includes the difference between the step length, the step width, the step deviation angle, the step frequency, the step speed and the gait cycle and the normal value, the alarm interval of the step length, the step width, the step deviation angle, the step frequency and the step speed can be set, and the automatic alarm reminding is realized when the threshold value is exceeded. And the application program analyzes the collected data, including generating the walking cycle and the walking ability evaluation report of the user, so as to help the user and the rehabilitation therapist understand the training effect and the progress.

[0040] In the description of the specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In the specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0041] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation manners of the utility model, the description is more specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as the limitation of the utility model patent scope. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the concept of the utility model, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A balance training mat, characterized in that, The balance training carpet comprises an antiskid layer, a measuring layer arranged in the antiskid layer; The antiskid layer comprises a first antiskid layer and a second antiskid layer arranged above and below the measuring layer respectively, and the first antiskid layer and the second antiskid layer are used for contacting the ground or the patient's foot respectively; The measuring layer comprises a sensing layer, a first conductive layer arranged between the sensing layer and the first antiskid layer, and a second conductive layer arranged between the sensing layer and the first conductive layer; The first conductive layer is uniformly arrayed with a plurality of first conductive units, the sensing layer is uniformly arrayed with a plurality of sensing units, and the second conductive layer is uniformly arrayed with a plurality of second conductive units; the first conductive units, the sensing units and the second conductive units are stacked along the spatial direction and equal in number, and are used for collecting the patient's gait information.

2. The balance training mat of claim 1, wherein, The first conductive unit comprises two first sub-units arranged in parallel and electrically connected along a first direction, and any first sub-unit comprises two conductive sheets.

3. The balance training mat of claim 2, wherein, The second conductive unit comprises two second sub-units arranged in parallel and electrically connected along a second direction, and any second sub-unit comprises two conductive sheets.

4. The balance training mat of claim 3, wherein, The sensing unit comprises a rubber layer, and four sensing sheets arranged on the upper and lower end faces of the rubber layer respectively and used for electrically connecting the conductive sheets; the resistance of the sensing sheet is linearly related to the pressure received by the sensing sheet.

5. The balance training mat of claim 4, wherein, The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other.

6. The balance training mat of claim 1, wherein, The edge thickness of the first antiskid layer and the second antiskid layer is greater than the main body thickness.

7. The balance training mat of claim 6, wherein, The side of the first antiskid layer and the second antiskid layer away from the measuring layer is provided with an antiskid adhesive layer.

8. A training system using a balance training mat according to any one of the preceding claims 1-7, characterized in that, The training system further comprises a converter and a visual convenient terminal; The converter converts the resistance change of the balance training carpet into the patient's gait information, and displays the information through the visual convenient terminal.