Attaching supporting piece of knee pad

By designing an S-shaped structure with a supporting inner core and an elastic outer casing on the knee brace support, the problems of non-fitting and side-flipping of the metal spring support strip are solved, achieving better warmth and ease of wearing, and improving the protective effect of the knee brace.

CN224112170UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14ZHEJIANG ZHUOYUAN METAL PROD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG ZHUOYUAN METAL PROD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-01-21
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

The existing knee brace's metal spring support strips do not fit snugly at the bending points, resulting in poor warmth retention, easy rollover, and inconvenient adjustment, thus affecting the protective effect.

Method used

Design a knee brace support component that conforms to the knee joint, comprising a support core and an elastic outer casing, divided into an upper knee area, a patellar area and a lower knee area, with widened stretch ends and stretch holes, and adopting an S-shaped structure to conform to the knee joint and prevent lateral rollover and deformation.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a better fit to the knee joint, improves warmth retention, is easy to wear and adjust, prevents deformation, and enhances protective performance.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of sports protection appliances, and particularly relates to an attaching supporting piece of a knee pad. The utility model discloses an attaching supporting piece of a kneecap, which is used for being inserted in at least one side of the kneecap and comprises a supporting inner core and an elastic outer wrapping piece, and the supporting inner core is arranged in the elastic outer wrapping piece and is an elastic long-strip component; the patella area is a curve part for connecting the upper knee area and the lower knee area, and the kneecap is tightly attached to the leg through curve transition of the patella area when the kneecap is worn. The knee joint side part and the leg bending part can be better fitted during wearing, so that a better warm keeping effect is realized; the widened stretching end is arranged on the kneecap supporting piece, so that the kneecap is more convenient to wear or the position of the kneecap is more convenient to adjust, and deformation of the kneecap is prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of sports protective equipment, and in particular relates to a knee brace fitting support component. Background Technology

[0002] Knee braces are assistive devices that protect the knee joint, primarily used during sports, work, or daily life. They provide extra support and protection for the knee joint, preventing sprains, falls, and other accidental injuries. Knee braces also offer some warmth, preventing the knee joint from getting cold and relieving joint pain and discomfort.

[0003] Current knee brace products provide support through knee brace support components. Common knee brace support components are generally metal spring support strips, which achieve their support function through the elasticity of the metal springs. However, these metal spring support strips have drawbacks in practical use:

[0004] Firstly, because the metal spring support strip is a straight component, while the sides of our knee joint and the bend of the leg have a certain degree of curvature, when wearing the knee brace, the brace does not fit snugly against the leg at the curved areas, leaving a gap between the inner surface of the knee brace and the leg. This gap reduces the knee brace's warmth retention, making it less effective at preventing the knee joint from getting cold and relieving joint pain and discomfort.

[0005] Secondly, the metal spring support strips are very prone to tipping over when the knee brace is in use, making the knee brace very inconvenient to use and unable to provide protection.

[0006] Third, when knee braces need to be adjusted due to changes in their position during wear or exercise, they must be pulled or stretched. Frequent pulling or stretching of the knee braces can make them more prone to deformation, thus reducing their protective function. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the above-mentioned technical problems and provide a knee brace support component. The knee brace support component is provided with an upper knee area, a patellar area, and a lower knee area, making it fit the side of the knee joint and the crease of the leg more closely when worn, thus achieving better warmth. By providing a widened stretch end on the knee brace support component, it is easier to wear or adjust the position of the knee brace, preventing deformation. The technical solution is as follows:

[0008] A knee brace support for fitting at least one side of the knee brace includes a support inner core and an elastic outer cover. The support inner core is disposed inside the elastic outer cover and is an elastic elongated member. The elastic outer cover is also an elongated member. The support inner core and the elastic outer cover are divided into an upper knee area, a patellar area, and a lower knee area. The patellar area is a curved portion connecting the upper knee area and the lower knee area. When worn, the knee brace fits snugly against the leg through the curve of the patellar area.

[0009] The inner support core serves to support the entire knee brace. The elastic outer layer serves two purposes: first, it wraps around the inner support core, securing it in place; second, it can be inserted into the knee brace and provides some elasticity. The upper knee, patellar, and lower knee areas ensure a closer fit to the sides of the knee joint and the crease of the leg when worn, achieving a better warming effect.

[0010] Furthermore, the elastic outer casing is provided with widened and stretched ends at both ends to prevent the elastic outer casing from tipping over.

[0011] The purpose of widening the stretch end is to make the shape of the entire knee brace support component narrow in the middle and wide at both ends, thereby better preventing the support component from flipping inside the knee brace.

[0012] Furthermore, the widened stretch end is provided with a stretch hole to facilitate lifting the knee brace.

[0013] The purpose of the stretch holes is to make it easier to wear or adjust the position of the knee brace, thus preventing the knee brace from deforming.

[0014] Furthermore, the supporting inner core and the elastic outer casing are S-shaped.

[0015] Furthermore, the elastic outer casing is provided with grooves evenly distributed on one side in the thickness direction to prevent the knee support from tipping over.

[0016] The purpose of the groove is to increase the unevenness of the side and prevent the support from flipping over.

[0017] The knee brace support provided by this utility model has an upper knee area, a patella area, and a lower knee area, which makes it fit the side of the knee joint and the bend of the leg better when worn, thus achieving better warmth. By setting a widened stretch end on the knee brace support, it is easier to wear or adjust the position of the knee brace, thus preventing the knee brace from deforming. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following is combined Figures 1 to 2 Detailed explanation of the example:

[0021] The knee brace support of this utility model consists of two parts. For example... Figure 1 As shown, one component is the support core 1, which is made of elastic metal and is generally shaped like a long, thin strip. The support core is divided into the upper knee area, the patellar area, and the lower knee area, forming an overall S-shape. The patellar area is the curved section. There is a slight height difference between the upper and lower knee areas.

[0022] like Figure 2 As shown, another component of the support is the elastic outer casing 3. The elastic outer casing is generally made of elastic material. Its shape matches the inner support core and is also a long strip. The elastic outer casing has an internal cavity for housing the inner support core 1. The shape of the cavity matches the inner support core. Therefore, the elastic outer casing is divided into the upper knee area 4, the patellar area 5, and the lower knee area 6, forming an overall S-shape.

[0023] The elastic outer cover is wider at both ends than other parts. These two ends are widened stretch ends (8), which are flat for easy pulling. Stretching holes (2) can also be provided on these widened stretch ends. After strenuous activity, sweat accumulates on the legs, creating more adhesion between the sweat and the knee brace. Since the surfaces of the two widened stretch ends of the elastic outer cover are generally smooth, the brace may slip when pulled. The stretch holes make it easier to pull the knee brace up.

[0024] The elastic outer casing has grooves 7 evenly distributed along one side of its thickness direction. These grooves effectively prevent the entire side from forming a flat surface, thus better preventing the support from flipping over.

[0025] The support component is located on the side of the knee brace. When putting it on or adjusting its position, it's typically done by pulling up the widened stretch end, which is convenient, effortless, and quick. When the knee brace is worn, the elastic outer layer's upper knee, patella, and lower knee areas correspond to the thigh, knee, and calf, respectively. This ergonomically designed shape ensures a close fit between the knee brace and the side of the knee joint and the crease of the leg, providing better protection and insulation.

Claims

1. A knee brace fitting support for being inserted into at least one side of the knee brace, comprising a supporting inner core and an elastic outer core, wherein the supporting inner core is disposed inside the elastic outer core, characterized in that, The supporting inner core is a long, elastic component; the elastic outer casing is a long, elastic component; the supporting inner core and the elastic outer casing are divided into an upper knee area, a patellar area, and a lower knee area; the patellar area is a curved section connecting the upper knee area and the lower knee area, and when worn, the knee brace fits snugly against the leg through the curve of the patellar area.

2. The knee brace fitting support as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic outer casing is provided with widened and stretched ends at both ends to prevent it from tipping over.

3. The knee brace fitting support as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The widened stretch end is provided with a stretch hole to facilitate lifting the knee pad.

4. The knee brace fitting support as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting inner core and the elastic outer casing are S-shaped.

5. The knee brace fitting support as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic outer casing has grooves evenly distributed on one side in the thickness direction to prevent the knee support from tipping over.