Electroencephalogram anti-falling detection cap

By designing an adjustable EEG cap to prevent it from falling off, the problem of falling off due to a fixed headgear size was solved, achieving stable wearing and high-precision EEG detection.

CN224008397UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20DONGGUAN GUANGYI MEDICAL INVESTMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

The existing EEG testing caps have a fixed size and cannot be adjusted according to the patient's head circumference, which makes them prone to falling off during testing and affects the accuracy of the test.

Method used

An EEG anti-drop detection cap was designed, which includes an auxiliary fixing frame, a head cover, an anti-drop mechanism, mounting components, and electrode pads. The head cover spacing is adjusted by threaded rods and elastic elements, and the cap is securely worn by a lifting adjustment module and a Velcro strap.

Benefits of technology

This technology allows for adjustment of the headband spacing based on the patient's head circumference, preventing it from falling off and improving the flexibility and accuracy of the test. The electrode pads can also be firmly attached to the head, enhancing the stability of the test.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an electroencephalogram anti-falling detection cap which comprises an auxiliary fixing frame, two head sleeves, an anti-falling mechanism, a mounting assembly and an electrode slice, and the two head sleeves are oppositely arranged in the auxiliary fixing frame; the anti-falling mechanism comprises a threaded rod, a connecting cylinder, a pushing rod, a first elastic piece, a limiting chuck and a movable limiting assembly, the threaded rod is arranged on the auxiliary fixing frame in a penetrating mode and connected with the connecting cylinder, the connecting cylinder movably sleeves one end of the pushing rod, the other end of the pushing rod is connected with the outer side wall of the head sleeve, the first elastic piece is arranged in the connecting cylinder, and the limiting chuck is arranged in the connecting cylinder. One end of the first elastic piece is connected with the top push rod, the other end of the first elastic piece is connected with the connecting cylinder, the threaded rod is sleeved with the limiting chuck, the limiting chuck is provided with a plurality of clamping positions, the movable limiting assembly is movably and adjustably arranged on the auxiliary fixing frame, and the movable limiting assembly is clamped in one clamping position. The size of the head circumference space can be adjusted so as to adapt to the sizes of the head circumferences of different patients.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical testing auxiliary device technology, and in particular to an anti-detachment device for electroencephalogram (EEG) electrodes. Background Technology

[0002] Electroencephalography (EEG) is a graphical representation of the brain's spontaneous bioelectric potentials recorded on the scalp using sophisticated electronic instruments. It records the spontaneous, rhythmic electrical activity of brain cell groups through electrodes. During an EEG test, the patient wears an EEG cap with electrodes attached to their scalp to capture brainwave information. However, current EEG caps have a fixed size and cannot be adjusted to accommodate different head sizes, resulting in limited flexibility. When testing patients with varying head sizes, the cap may slip off due to patient movement, affecting the accuracy of the EEG reading.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an EEG cap that can be adapted to different head circumferences to prevent it from falling off, effectively preventing it from falling off and improving its flexibility. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an EEG cap that can be adapted to different head circumferences to prevent it from falling off, effectively preventing it from falling off and improving its flexibility.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides a kind of EEG anti-falling detection cap, including auxiliary fixing frame, head cover, anti-falling mechanism, installation component and electrode piece, the auxiliary fixing frame is hollow structure;Two the head cover is oppositely arranged in the auxiliary fixing frame, and two the head cover is surrounded with the head circumference space for accommodating patient head;Each the head cover with the auxiliary fixing frame between is equipped with the anti-falling mechanism, the anti-falling mechanism includes threaded rod, connecting cylinder, push rod, first elastic member, limit chuck and movement limit component, the threaded rod is screw thread connection and is arranged in the auxiliary fixing frame, and the end portion of the threaded rod inside the auxiliary fixing frame is connected with the connecting cylinder, the connecting cylinder is movably sleeved on one end of the push rod, the other end of the push rod is connected with the outside wall of the head cover, the first elastic member is arranged in the connecting cylinder, and one end of the first elastic member is connected with the push rod, the other end of the first elastic member is connected with the connecting cylinder, the limit chuck is sleeved on the end portion of the threaded rod outside the auxiliary fixing frame, a plurality of clamping positions are formed on the outer circumferential wall of the limit chuck, the movement limit component is movably adjusted and arranged on the auxiliary fixing frame, and the movement limit component is clamped on one of the clamping positions to lock the limit chuck and the threaded rod;A plurality of installation components are respectively arranged on two head covers along the circumferential direction of two head covers;Each the installation component is equipped with the electrode piece, and the electrode piece is located above the head circumference space.

[0006] Preferably, the movement limit component includes a limit rod, a sliding block and a second elastic member, the outer sidewall of the auxiliary fixing frame is provided with a sliding groove, the sliding block is slidably arranged in the sliding groove, one end of the limit rod is fixedly connected with the sliding block, the other end of the limit rod is clamped on one of the clamping positions, the second elastic member is arranged in the sliding groove, and the second elastic member abuts between the sliding block and the inner wall of the sliding groove in the sliding direction of the sliding block, the second elastic member is used for abutting against the sliding block to make the limit rod stay at the position clamped with the clamping position.

[0007] Preferably, the outer sidewall of the auxiliary fixing frame is provided with a fixed plate, the sliding groove is arranged on the fixed plate, and the threaded rod is screw threadedly arranged on the fixed plate.

[0008] Preferably, the EEG anti-falling detection cap further includes a guide rod, the guide rod is movably arranged in the auxiliary fixing frame, and one end of the guide rod is fixedly connected with the head cover.

[0009] Preferably, the mounting assembly comprises a lifting adjusting module and a connecting arm, the lifting adjusting module is arranged on the headgear, the lifting adjusting module is connected with the connecting arm, the lifting adjusting module is used to drive the connecting arm to lift, and the electrode piece is arranged on the connecting arm.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting adjusting module comprises a lifting fixing block, a rotating driving mechanism, a rotating rod, a gear and a sliding gear plate, the lifting fixing block is arranged on the headgear, the rotating driving mechanism is arranged on the lifting fixing block, the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the lifting fixing block, the rotating driving mechanism is connected with the rotating rod, the rotating driving mechanism is used to drive the rotating rod to rotate, the gear is sleeved on the rotating rod, the sliding gear plate is arranged on the lifting fixing block in a lifting and sliding manner, the gear is engaged with the sliding gear plate, and the connecting arm is connected with the sliding gear plate.

[0011] Preferably, the rotating driving mechanism comprises a driving motor, a first transmission wheel, a second transmission wheel and a synchronous transmission piece, the driving motor is arranged on the lifting fixing block, an output end of the driving motor is connected with the first transmission wheel, the second transmission wheel is sleeved on the rotating rod, and the synchronous transmission piece is arranged around the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel; the first transmission wheel is driven to rotate by the driving motor, so as to drive the rotating rod to rotate through the synchronous transmission piece and the second transmission wheel.

[0012] Preferably, the lifting fixing block is provided with a mounting groove, the rotating driving mechanism, the rotating rod and the gear are arranged in the mounting groove respectively, and one end of the sliding gear plate is arranged in the mounting groove in a lifting and sliding manner.

[0013] Preferably, one end of the connecting arm is rotatably connected with the sliding gear plate, and the other end of the connecting arm is connected with the electrode piece.

[0014] Preferably, the EEG anti-falling detection cap further comprises magic tapes, one end of each of the two magic tapes is connected to the bottom of the auxiliary fixing frame, and the other end of each of the two magic tapes is detachably connected together.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the EEG anti-falling detection cap has the advantages that: the anti-falling mechanism is arranged between each head cover and the auxiliary fixing frame, the moving limiting assembly is driven to move, the clamping position of the moving limiting assembly is separated from the clamping chuck, then the threaded rod is driven to rotate, the connecting barrel is driven to move along the direction of approaching or moving away from the head cover, the two head covers are moved along the direction of approaching or moving away from each other through the first elastic element pushing or pulling the push rod, the head circumference space between the two head covers is adjusted, the EEG anti-falling detection cap can be adapted to the size of the head circumference of different patients, different patients can stably wear the EEG anti-falling detection cap, the anti-falling effect is achieved, the flexibility is improved, and the detection accuracy is greatly improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the EEG anti-falling detection cap of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 is a partial structure view of the EEG anti-falling detection cap of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 is Figure 2 is an enlarged view of A in FIG.

[0019] Figure 4 is a structure view of the mounting assembly of the EEG anti-falling detection cap of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to explain the technical content and structural features of the utility model in detail, the following further description is made in combination with the embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3The utility model discloses an electroencephalogram anti -drop detection cap 100 including auxiliary fixing frame 1, headgear 2, anti -drop mechanism 3, installation component 4 and electrode piece 5, auxiliary fixing frame 1 is hollow structure, two headgear 2 are oppositely set up in auxiliary fixing frame 1, and two headgear 2 are surrounded and have the head circumference space 21 for accommodating patient's head, every headgear 2 with auxiliary fixing frame 1 between all is equipped with anti -drop mechanism 3, and anti -drop mechanism 3 includes threaded rod 31, connecting cylinder 32, push rod 33, first elastic part 34, limit chuck 35 and mobile limit component 36, threaded rod 31 is screw thread connection and is arranged on auxiliary fixing frame 1, and the end portion of threaded rod 31 is located in the inside of auxiliary fixing frame 1 and is connected with connecting cylinder 32, connecting cylinder 32 movably sets up on one end of push rod 33, and the other end of push rod 33 is connected with the outside wall of headgear 2, and first elastic part 34 sets up in connecting cylinder 32, and one end of first elastic part 34 is connected with push rod 33, and the other end of first elastic part 34 is connected with connecting cylinder 32, and limit chuck 35 sets up on the end portion of threaded rod 31 located in the outside of auxiliary fixing frame 1, and a plurality of clamping sites 351 are equipped on the circumferential side wall of limit chuck 35, and mobile limit component 36 is movably adjusted and sets up on auxiliary fixing frame 1, and mobile limit component 36 is clamped on one of clamping sites 351 to lock limit chuck 35 and threaded rod 31, a plurality of installation components 4 are along the circumferential direction of two headgear 2 and set up on two headgear 2 respectively, every installation component 4 is equipped with electrode piece 5, and electrode piece 5 is located above head circumference space 21.

[0022] Because every headgear 2 with auxiliary fixing frame 1 between all is equipped with anti -drop mechanism 3, can through the mobile limit component 36 of two anti -drop mechanism 3 movement, make mobile limit component 36 separate from the clamping site 351 of limit chuck 35, then through threaded rod 31 rotation, to drive connecting cylinder 32 along the direction close to headgear 2 or away from headgear 2 movement, to make through first elastic part 34 push or pull push rod 33 movement, make two headgear 2 towards each other or away from each other direction movement, adjust the size of head circumference space 21 between two headgear 2, to adapt to the size of different patient's head circumference, guarantee that different patients can stably wear the electroencephalogram anti -drop detection cap 100 of the utility model, effectively play the effect of anti -drop, and improve flexibility, greatly improve the accuracy of detection.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 3In an embodiment, the mobile limiting assembly 36 comprises a limiting rod 361, a sliding block 362 and a second elastic member 363, the outer side wall of the auxiliary fixing frame 1 is provided with a sliding groove 11, the sliding block 362 is slidably arranged in the sliding groove 11, one end of the limiting rod 361 is fixedly connected with the sliding block 362, the other end of the limiting rod 361 is clamped in one of the clamping positions 351, the second elastic member 363 is arranged in the sliding groove 11, and the second elastic member 363 abuts between the sliding block 362 and the inner wall of the sliding groove 11 along the sliding direction of the sliding block 362, and the second elastic member 363 is used for abutting against the sliding block 362, so that the limiting rod 361 stays at the position clamped with the clamping position 351. When it is needed to drive the threaded rod 31 to rotate to adjust the head circumference space 21 between the two head covers 2, the limiting rod 361 is driven to move to disengage from the clamping position 351 of the limiting chuck 35, and at the same time, the movement of the limiting rod 361 drives the sliding block 362 to slide and press the second elastic member 363, so as to release the threaded rod 31, and then the threaded rod 31 can be driven to rotate; when the adjustment of the head circumference space 21 between the two head covers 2 is completed, the threaded rod 31 is released, so that the sliding block 362 can be moved to reset under the action of the second elastic member 363, thereby driving the limiting rod 361 to move to reset, and then the limiting rod 361 is clamped in the other clamping position 351 of the limiting chuck 35, so as to achieve the purpose of locking the position of the threaded rod 31.

[0024] Specifically, the outer side wall of the auxiliary fixing frame 1 is provided with a fixed plate 12, the sliding groove 11 is arranged on the fixed plate 12, and the threaded rod 31 is threadedly connected through the fixed plate 12. However, this is not limited.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 3 In an embodiment, the electroencephalogram anti-falling detection cap 100 further comprises a guide rod 6, the guide rod 6 is movably arranged through the auxiliary fixing frame 1, and one end of the guide rod 6 is fixedly connected with the head cover 2. The head cover 2 is supported and guided by the guide rod 6, and the angle deviation of the head cover 2 is effectively prevented.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In an embodiment, the mounting assembly 4 comprises a lifting adjustment module 41 and a connecting arm 42, the lifting adjustment module 41 is arranged on the head cover 2, the lifting adjustment module 41 is connected with the connecting arm 42, the lifting adjustment module 41 is used for driving the connecting arm 42 to lift, and the electrode sheet 5 is arranged on the connecting arm 42. The connecting arm 42 is driven to lift by the lifting adjustment module 41, thereby driving the electrode sheet 5 to lift, so as to achieve the purpose of adjusting the height position of the electrode sheet 5, and thus the head height of different patients can be adapted.

[0027] Specifically, the lifting adjustment module 41 comprises a lifting fixing block 411, a rotating driving mechanism 412, a rotating rod 413, a gear 414 and a sliding tooth plate 415. The lifting fixing block 411 is arranged on the headgear 2. The rotating driving mechanism 412 is arranged on the lifting fixing block 411. The rotating rod 413 is rotatably connected to the lifting fixing block 411. The rotating driving mechanism 412 is connected to the rotating rod 413. The rotating driving mechanism 412 is used to drive the rotating rod 413 to rotate. The gear 414 is sleeved on the rotating rod 413. The sliding tooth plate 415 is arranged on the lifting fixing block 411 in a lifting and sliding manner. The gear 414 is engaged with the sliding tooth plate 415. The connecting arm 42 is connected to the sliding tooth plate 415. The rotating rod 413 is driven to rotate by the rotating driving mechanism 412, so as to drive the gear 414 to rotate. Since the gear 414 is engaged with the sliding tooth plate 415, the rotation of the gear 414 can drive the sliding tooth plate 415 to move linearly, thereby driving the connecting arm 42 and the electrode sheet 5 to lift.

[0028] More specifically, the rotating driving mechanism 412 comprises a driving motor 412a, a first transmission wheel 412b, a second transmission wheel 412c and a synchronous transmission member 412d. The driving motor 412a is arranged on the lifting fixing block 411. The output end of the driving motor 412a is connected to the first transmission wheel 412b. The second transmission wheel 412c is sleeved on the rotating rod 413. The synchronous transmission member 412d is arranged around the first transmission wheel 412b and the second transmission wheel 412c. The first transmission wheel 412b is driven to rotate by the driving motor 412a, so as to drive the rotating rod 413 to rotate through the synchronous transmission member 412d and the second transmission wheel 412c.

[0029] More specifically, the lifting fixing block 411 is provided with a mounting groove 411a. The rotating driving mechanism 412, the rotating rod 413 and the gear 414 are arranged in the mounting groove 411a. One end of the sliding tooth plate 415 is arranged in the mounting groove 411a in a lifting and sliding manner.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In an embodiment, one end of the connecting arm 42 is rotatably connected to the sliding tooth plate 415. The other end of the connecting arm 42 is connected to the electrode sheet 5. The connecting arm 42 can be rotated relative to the sliding tooth plate 415, so as to adjust the angular position of the electrode sheet. The electrode sheet 5 can be adjusted in angle according to the curvature of the head of the patient, so that the electrode sheet 5 can be firmly attached to the head of the patient.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1In an embodiment, the electroencephalogram anti-falling detection cap 100 further comprises two magic tapes 7, one end of each of the two magic tapes 7 is connected to the bottom of the auxiliary fixing frame 1, and the other end of each of the two magic tapes 7 is detachably connected together.

[0032] In combination Figures 1 to 4 The specific working principle of the electroencephalogram anti-falling detection cap 100 is as follows:

[0033] When it is necessary to adjust the size of the head circumference space 21 between the two head covers 2, the limiting rod 361 of the moving limiting component 36 of the two anti-falling mechanisms 3 is driven to move, the limiting rod 361 moves away from the clamping position 351 of the limiting chuck 35, and at the same time, the movement of the limiting rod 361 drives the sliding block 362 to slide and press the second elastic element 363, thereby releasing the threaded rod 31, and then the threaded rod 31 is driven to rotate, so as to drive the connecting barrel 32 to move in the direction of approaching or moving away from the head cover 2, thereby pushing or pulling the push rod 33 to move through the first elastic element 34, so that the two head covers 2 move towards each other or away from each other, and the size of the head circumference space 21 between the two head covers 2 is adjusted. When the size of the head circumference space 21 between the two head covers 2 is adjusted, the threaded rod 31 is released, so that the sliding block 362 moves back to the original position under the action of the second elastic element 363, thereby driving the limiting rod 361 to move back to the original position, and the limiting rod 361 is clamped on the other clamping position 351 of the limiting chuck 35, so as to lock the position of the threaded rod 31. Then, the rotating rod 413 is driven to rotate by the rotating driving mechanism 412 of the lifting adjustment module 41, so as to drive the gear 414 to rotate. Since the gear 414 is engaged with the sliding gear plate 415, the rotation of the gear 414 can drive the sliding gear plate 415 to move up and down linearly, thereby driving the connecting arm 42 and the electrode sheet 5 to move up and down. At the same time, the connecting arm 42 can be rotated relative to the sliding gear plate 415, so as to adjust the angle position of the electrode sheet 5, and the electrode sheet 5 can be firmly attached to the head of the patient.

[0034] In summary, the electroencephalogram anti-falling detection cap 100 can adjust the size of the head circumference space 21 between the two head covers 2, so as to adapt to the size of the head circumference of different patients, ensure that different patients can stably wear the electroencephalogram anti-falling detection cap 100, effectively prevent the cap from falling off, improve flexibility, and greatly improve the accuracy of detection. In addition, the electrode sheet 5 of the electroencephalogram anti-falling detection cap 100 can be adjusted in height and angle according to the curvature of the head of the patient, so as to be firmly attached to the head of the patient, and the electroencephalogram anti-falling detection cap 100 has practicality.

[0035] The above disclosed is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and cannot be used to limit the scope of the present application, therefore equivalent changes made according to the present application claims are all within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A cap for preventing the EEG from falling off, characterized in that, include: An auxiliary fixing frame, wherein the auxiliary fixing frame has a hollow structure; Two head covers are disposed opposite to each other within the auxiliary fixing frame, and the two head covers surround a head circumference space for accommodating the patient's head. An anti-detachment mechanism is provided between each of the headgear and the auxiliary fixing frame. The anti-detachment mechanism includes a threaded rod, a connecting cylinder, a push rod, a first elastic element, a limiting chuck, and a movable limiting component. The threaded rod is threadedly connected to the auxiliary fixing frame, and the end of the threaded rod located inside the auxiliary fixing frame is connected to the connecting cylinder. The connecting cylinder is movably sleeved on one end of the push rod, and the other end of the push rod is connected to the outer wall of the headgear. The first elastic element is disposed inside the connecting cylinder, and one end of the first elastic element is connected to the push rod, and the other end of the first elastic element is connected to the connecting cylinder. The limiting chuck is sleeved on the end of the threaded rod located outside the auxiliary fixing frame, and the outer peripheral sidewall of the limiting chuck is provided with several locking positions. The movable limiting component is movably and adjustablely disposed on the auxiliary fixing frame, and the movable limiting component is locked in one of the locking positions to lock the limiting chuck and the threaded rod. Installation components, a plurality of said installation components are respectively disposed on the two said head covers along the circumferential direction of the two head covers; Each of the mounting components is provided with an electrode plate, and the electrode plate is located above the head circumference space.

2. The EEG anti-fall-off detection cap according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable limiting assembly includes a limiting rod, a sliding block, and a second elastic element. A sliding groove is provided on the outer wall of the auxiliary fixing frame. The sliding block is slidably disposed in the sliding groove. One end of the limiting rod is fixedly connected to the sliding block, and the other end of the limiting rod is engaged in one of the locking positions. The second elastic element is disposed in the sliding groove, and the second elastic element abuts against the sliding block and the inner wall of the sliding groove along the sliding direction of the sliding block. The second elastic element is used to abut against the sliding block so that the limiting rod stops at the position engaged with the locking position.

3. The EEG anti-fall-off detection cap according to claim 2, characterized in that, The auxiliary fixing frame has a fixing plate on its outer side wall, the sliding groove is disposed on the fixing plate, and the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the fixing plate.

4. The EEG anti-fall-off detection cap according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a guide rod, which is movably mounted on the auxiliary fixing frame, and one end of the guide rod is fixedly connected to the headgear.

5. The EEG anti-fall-off detection cap according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation assembly includes a lifting adjustment module and a connecting arm. The lifting adjustment module is disposed on the headgear and connected to the connecting arm. The lifting adjustment module is used to drive the connecting arm to rise and fall. The electrode plate is disposed on the connecting arm.

6. The EEG anti-fall-off detection cap according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lifting and adjusting module includes a lifting fixed block, a rotation drive mechanism, a rotating rod, a gear, and a sliding toothed plate. The lifting fixed block is disposed on the head cover, the rotation drive mechanism is disposed on the lifting fixed block, the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the lifting fixed block, the rotation drive mechanism is connected to the rotating rod, the rotation drive mechanism is used to drive the rotating rod to rotate, the gear is sleeved on the rotating rod, the sliding toothed plate is slidably disposed on the lifting fixed block, the gear meshes with the sliding toothed plate, and the connecting arm is connected to the sliding toothed plate.

7. The EEG anti-fall-off detection cap according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotation drive mechanism includes a drive motor, a first transmission wheel, a second transmission wheel, and a synchronous transmission component. The drive motor is mounted on the lifting and fixing block, and its output end is connected to the first transmission wheel. The second transmission wheel is sleeved on the rotating rod, and the synchronous transmission component is wound around the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel. The drive motor drives the first transmission wheel to rotate, thereby driving the rotating rod to rotate through the synchronous transmission component and the second transmission wheel.

8. The EEG anti-fall-off detection cap according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting and fixing block is provided with a mounting groove, the rotation drive mechanism, the rotating rod and the gear are respectively arranged in the mounting groove, and one end of the sliding tooth plate is slidably arranged in the mounting groove.

9. The EEG anti-fall-off detection cap according to claim 6, characterized in that, One end of the connecting arm is rotatably connected to the sliding toothed plate, and the other end of the connecting arm is connected to the electrode plate.

10. The EEG anti-fall-off detection cap according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes Velcro straps, one end of each of the two Velcro straps being connected to the bottom of the auxiliary fixing frame, and the other ends of the two Velcro straps being detachably connected together.