Thoracic vertebra protective brace

Abstract

The utility model discloses a thoracic vertebra protective brace. The thoracic vertebra protective brace comprises a neck bracket and a chest bracket which are arranged up and down, the chest bracket comprises a front chest support and a back support which are arranged front and back, and a telescopic piece is arranged between the front chest support and the neck bracket and between the back support and the neck bracket respectively; through the cooperative use of the neck bracket and the chest bracket, the cervical vertebra support can be used for patients suffering from stability damage of 1-4 sections of the spine and thoracic vertebra, such as trauma and thoracic vertebra surgery, and aims to maintain the stability of the spine in the rehabilitation period, improve the bearing capacity of the spine, promote the comfort of the patient, improve the psychological support of the patient with terrorism of movement and enable the patient to move properly; through cooperative use of the telescopic piece and the third connecting band, the thoracic vertebra protective brace can be suitable for patients of different body types; and after the inner plate is adjusted to a required position, the rapid limiting effect between the shell and the inner plate is achieved through the clamping piece, and the accuracy of height adjustment of the telescopic piece is effectively guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical external fixation braces, and in particular to a protective brace for the thoracic spine. Background Technology

[0002] A brace is an external fixation device placed on the body to restrict a certain movement of the body, thereby assisting the effect of surgical treatment or being used directly for non-surgical treatment. In addition, by adding pressure points to the external fixation device, it can become an orthopedic brace for the correction of body deformities.

[0003] The existing patent document with publication number CN221998120U discloses a modular cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine fixation device with adjustable height. It manages the posterior head and neck fixation support, chin fixation support, chest fixation support, posterior lumbar fixation support and anterior lumbar fixation support in a modular manner through a height adjustment device and fixation straps. This allows the patient to freely adjust the distance between the various modules in contact with the body, making the device more comfortable to wear. At the same time, it can effectively restore the physiological height of the spine, effectively reduce kyphosis of the thoracic and lumbar spine, and effectively reduce the clinical complications of the patient.

[0004] Although the aforementioned adjustable height modular cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine fixation device can solve the corresponding technical problems, when adjusting the distance between the head and neck fixation bracket and the lumbar fixation bracket, it is necessary to first loosen the adjusting bolt, then adjust the position of the fixation plate on the lumbar fixation bracket, and finally tighten the adjusting bolt. However, during the process of tightening the adjusting bolt, the fixation plate is not initially positioned on the lumbar fixation bracket, which makes it easy for the fixation plate to move again on the lumbar fixation bracket, thus affecting the height adjustment effect.

[0005] Therefore, a protective brace for the thoracic spine is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a protective brace for the thoracic spine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:

[0008] Thoracic spine protective brace, including a cervical support and a chest support arranged vertically;

[0009] The chest support includes a front chest support and a back support arranged front to back. A telescopic member is provided between the front chest support and the neck support, and between the back support and the neck support. A connecting member is provided between the front chest support and the back support. A locking member for limiting the position is provided on the telescopic member.

[0010] The telescopic component includes an outer shell, the front chest support is fixedly connected to the bottom of one of the outer shells, the back support is fixedly connected to the bottom of the other outer shell, and an inner plate is slidably provided through the inner cavity of the outer shell;

[0011] The snap-fit ​​component includes grooves formed on both sides of the inner plate surface. The inner cavity of the groove is rotatably connected to a snap claw via a torsion spring shaft. The side of the outer shell has multiple snap slots distributed vertically and vertically at equal intervals. One end of the snap claw extends through the inner cavity of the corresponding snap slot.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the telescopic component also includes a side fixedly connected to the upper part of the outer shell surface, which contacts the surface of the inner plate.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the connector includes a third connecting strap, one of which is fixedly connected to each side of the back support. The hook and loop fastener at the free end of the third connecting strap passes through the connecting ring on the front chest support and then folds back to adhere to the hook and loop fastener at its fixed end.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the top of the claw contacts one side of the inner wall of the groove.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the inner plate is also provided with a locking component for positioning the bottom end of the claw;

[0016] The locking component includes a bolt that moves through the lower part of the inner plate surface. A U-shaped plate is sleeved on the surface of the bolt. The two sides of the U-shaped plate extend into two grooves respectively. A protrusion that contacts one side of the corresponding claw is fixedly connected to the two sides of the outer surface of the U-shaped plate.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution, the surface of the bolt is rotatably connected to the inner plate through the bearing.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution, the inner plate is provided with a through groove for the side of the U-shaped plate to pass through, one side of the inner cavity of the through groove is connected to the inner cavity of the groove, and the inner wall of the through groove is slidably connected to the surface of the U-shaped plate.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution, the neck support includes a chin support and a posterior neck support arranged front to back. The surface of the chin support is fixedly connected to the top of the corresponding inner plate, and the surface of the posterior neck support is fixedly connected to the top of the corresponding inner plate. The surface of the chin support is connected to two symmetrical first connecting straps via connecting rings, and the surface of the posterior neck support is connected to two symmetrical second connecting straps via connecting rings. The second connecting straps are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the first connecting straps, and the second connecting straps are attached to the corresponding first connecting straps via Velcro.

[0020] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0021] This application, through the combined use of a neck brace and a chest brace, can be used for patients with impaired stability in the thoracic vertebrae 1-4, including those with trauma and thoracic spine surgery. The aim is to maintain spinal stability during rehabilitation, improve spinal weight-bearing capacity, promote patient comfort, enhance psychological support for patients with motion sickness, and encourage appropriate activity. The use of the telescopic component and the third connecting strap allows this thoracic spine protective brace to be suitable for patients of different body types. Once the inner plate is adjusted to the desired position, a locking mechanism quickly limits the movement between the outer shell and the inner plate, preventing further displacement and ensuring the accuracy of the telescopic component's height adjustment. A locking mechanism positions the locking component, further improving the stability of the outer shell after height adjustment. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic front view of the structure of the thoracic spine protective brace of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a rear view schematic diagram of the structure of the thoracic spine protective brace of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the telescopic component, snap-fit ​​component, and locking component of the thoracic spine protective brace of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the telescopic component, snap-fit ​​component, and locking component of the thoracic spine protective brace of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the inner plate, snap-fit ​​component, and locking component of the thoracic spine protective brace of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 100, neck support; 110, chin support; 120, rear neck support; 130, first connecting strap; 140, second connecting strap; 200, chest support; 210, front chest support; 220, back support; 230, telescopic component; 231, outer shell; 2311, slot; 232, inner panel; 240, third connecting strap; 250, snap-fit ​​component; 251, groove; 252, claw; 260, locking component; 261, bolt; 262, U-shaped plate; 263, protrusion; 264, through groove. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a thoracic spine protective brace, including a neck support 100 and a chest support 200 arranged vertically. The chest support 200 includes a front chest support 210 and a back support 220 arranged front to back. A telescopic member 230 is provided between the front chest support 210 and the neck support 100, and between the back support 220 and the neck support 100. A connecting member is provided between the front chest support 210 and the back support 220. A locking member 250 for limiting the position is provided on the telescopic member 230. The telescopic member 230 includes a shell 231. The front chest support 210 is fixedly connected to the bottom of one of the shells 231, and the back support 220 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the other shell 231. An inner plate 232 is slidably provided through the inner cavity of the shell 231.

[0030] The snap-fit ​​component 250 includes grooves 251 formed on both sides of the surface of the inner plate 232. The inner cavity of the groove 251 is rotatably connected to the claw 252 through a torsion spring shaft. The outer shell 231 has multiple slots 2311 that are equidistantly distributed vertically on the side. One end of the claw 252 extends through the inner cavity of the corresponding slot 2311.

[0031] It should be noted that the aforementioned torsion spring shaft can be a type of assisted torsion spring shaft disclosed in the existing publication number CN218863077U. When the claw 252 is subjected to force, it can rotate through the torsion spring shaft, and when it loses its constraint, it can be reset by the action of the torsion spring shaft and can be locked into the corresponding slot 2311 for further limiting. This is existing technology, so it will not be described in detail in this technical solution.

[0032] The telescopic component 230 also includes 233, which is fixedly connected to the upper part of the surface of the outer shell 231. One side of 233 is in contact with the surface of the inner plate 232. 233 can limit the inner plate 232, so that the inner plate 232 can slide stably up and down in the inner cavity of the outer shell 231.

[0033] The connector includes a third connecting strap 240, with one third connecting strap 240 fixedly connected to each side of the back support 220. The hook and loop fastener at the free end of the third connecting strap 240 passes through the connecting ring on the front chest support 210 and then folds back to adhere to the hook and loop fastener at its fixed end. By adjusting the adhesion position of the hook and loop fastener on the third connecting strap 240, the tightness of the two third connecting straps 240 can be adjusted to suit the patient's body shape and achieve effective support and protection.

[0034] The top of the pawl 252 contacts one side of the inner wall of the groove 251. The inner wall of the groove 251 can block the pawl 252 and prevent the pawl 252 from rotating excessively around the torsion spring shaft.

[0035] The inner plate 232 is also provided with a locking member 260 for positioning the bottom end of the claw 252. The locking member 260 includes a bolt 261 that movably passes through the lower part of the surface of the inner plate 232. A U-shaped plate 262 is sleeved on the surface of the bolt 261. The two sides of the U-shaped plate 262 pass through two grooves 251 respectively. The two sides of the outer surface of the U-shaped plate 262 are respectively fixedly connected to protrusions 263 that contact one side of the corresponding claw 252. By rotating the bolt 261, the U-shaped plate 262 and the protrusions 263 can be driven along the thread by the thread. The axial movement of bolt 261 causes protrusion 263 to gradually contact or disengage from claw 252. When protrusion 263 contacts claw 252, claw 252 can be positioned to prevent it from accidentally disengaging from the corresponding slot 2311 due to external force, thus ensuring the connection stability between outer shell 231 and inner plate 232. When protrusion 263 disengages from claw 252, claw 252 can be unlocked, allowing for quick adjustment of the length of inner plate 232 extending out of outer shell 231 according to actual usage requirements.

[0036] The surface of bolt 261 is rotatably connected to the inner plate 232 through the bearing to ensure the movable connection between the inner plate 232 and bolt 261.

[0037] The inner plate 232 has a through groove 264 for the side of the U-shaped plate 262 to pass through. One side of the inner cavity of the through groove 264 is connected to the inner cavity of the groove 251. The inner wall of the through groove 264 is slidably connected to the surface of the U-shaped plate 262. The through groove 264 can guide the U-shaped plate 262, so that the U-shaped plate 262 can move stably along the axial direction of the bolt 261, and prevent the U-shaped plate 262 from rotating synchronously with the bolt 261.

[0038] The neck support 100 includes a chin support 110 and a posterior neck support 120 arranged front to back. The surface of the chin support 110 is fixedly connected to the top of the corresponding inner plate 232, and the surface of the posterior neck support 120 is fixedly connected to the top of the corresponding inner plate 232. The surface of the chin support 110 is connected to two symmetrical first connecting straps 130 via connecting rings, and the surface of the posterior neck support 120 is connected to two symmetrical second connecting straps 140 via connecting rings. The second connecting straps 140 and the first connecting straps 130 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the second connecting straps 140 and the corresponding first connecting straps 130 are connected by Velcro. The neck support 100 can immobilize and protect the cervical spine, reduce nerve wear, alleviate traumatic reactions of the intervertebral joints, and help reduce tissue edema, consolidate therapeutic effects, and prevent recurrence.

[0039] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: By turning the bolt 261 in the forward direction, under the action of the thread, the bolt 261 drives the U-shaped plate 262 to move along the axial direction of the bolt 261, so that the side of the U-shaped plate 262 slides in the inner cavity of the through groove 264. The U-shaped plate 262 drives the protrusion 263 to move, so that the protrusion 263 disengages from the pawl 252, thereby unlocking the pawl 252. If it is necessary to shorten the overall length of the telescopic component 230, the bottom ends of the two pawls 252 are pinched together, so that the pawls 252 rotate around the torsion spring shaft. The bottom ends of the pawls 252 disengage from the inner cavity of the slot 2311, thereby unlocking the inner plate 23. 2. Unlock. At this point, the inner panel 232 can be moved downwards, gradually sliding into the inner cavity of the outer shell 231. The inner panel 232 moves the locking member 260 and the neck support 100 simultaneously, gradually shortening the distance between the front chest support 210 and the neck support 100, and between the back support 220 and the neck support 100, until the inner panel 232 reaches the desired position. Then, release the claw 252, and the torsion spring shaft will cause the claw 252 to reset and engage in the corresponding slot 2311, thus limiting the inner panel 232. If it is necessary to extend the overall length of the telescopic member 230, simply... Pulling plate 232 upward causes the inner plate 232 to move synchronously with the snap-fit ​​component 250 and the locking component 260. The claw 252 is pressed by the inner wall of the outer shell 231, causing the claw 252 to automatically rotate around the torsion spring shaft. This gradually shortens the distance between the front chest support 210 and the neck support 100, and between the back support 220 and the neck support 100, until the inner plate 232 moves to the desired position. At this point, the claw 252 loses its constraint and, under the action of the torsion spring shaft, resets and locks into the corresponding slot 2311, thus limiting the inner plate 232. Then, the bolt 26 is turned in the opposite direction. 1. Once the protrusion 263 contacts the latch 252, the latch 252 can be positioned, thus completing the adjustment of the distance between the neck support 100 and the front chest support 210, and between the neck support 100 and the back support 220. Through the combined use of the first connecting strap 130 and the second connecting strap 140, the chin support 110 and the back neck support 120 are fixed to the front and back sides of the patient's neck, respectively. Through the third connecting strap 240, the front chest support 210 and the back support 220 are fixed to the front and back sides of the patient's ribcage, respectively. Thus, the neck support 100 and the chest support 200 can maintain the stability of the spine during the rehabilitation period and improve the spine's weight-bearing capacity.

[0040] All parts not described in this utility model are the same as or can be implemented using existing technology. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A thoracic spine protective brace characterized by, Includes a neck support (100) and a chest support (200) arranged vertically, wherein: The chest support (200) includes a front chest support (210) and a back support (220) arranged front to back. A telescopic member (230) is provided between the front chest support (210) and the neck support (100), and between the back support (220) and the neck support (100). A connecting member is provided between the front chest support (210) and the back support (220). A snap-fit ​​member (250) for limiting the position is provided on the telescopic member (230). The telescopic component (230) includes an outer shell (231), the front chest support (210) is fixedly connected to the bottom of one of the outer shells (231), the back support (220) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the other outer shell (231), and the inner cavity of the outer shell (231) is slidably provided with an inner plate (232). The snap-fit ​​component (250) includes grooves (251) formed on both sides of the surface of the inner plate (232). The inner cavity of the groove (251) is rotatably connected to a claw (252) via a torsion spring shaft. The outer shell (231) has multiple slots (2311) evenly distributed vertically on its side. One end of the claw (252) penetrates into the inner cavity of the corresponding slot (2311).

2. The thoracic spine protective brace of claim 1, wherein: The telescopic component (230) also includes (233) fixedly connected to the upper part of the surface of the outer shell (231), one side of which is in contact with the surface of the inner plate (232).

3. The thoracic spine protective brace of claim 1, wherein: The connector includes a third connecting strap (240), one of which is fixedly connected to each side of the back support (220). The hook and loop side of the free end of the third connecting strap (240) passes through the connecting ring on the front chest support (210) and then folds back to adhere to the hook and loop side of its fixed end.

4. The thoracic spine protective brace of claim 1, wherein: The top of the claw (252) contacts one side of the inner wall of the groove (251).

5. The thoracic spine protective brace of claim 4, wherein: The inner plate (232) is also provided with a locking element (260) for positioning the bottom end of the claw (252); The locking member (260) includes a bolt (261) that is movably inserted through the lower part of the surface of the inner plate (232). A U-shaped plate (262) is sleeved on the surface of the bolt (261). The two sides of the U-shaped plate (262) are respectively inserted into two grooves (251). The two sides of the outer surface of the U-shaped plate (262) are respectively fixedly connected to a protrusion (263) that contacts one side of the corresponding claw (252).

6. The thoracic spine protective brace of claim 5, wherein: The surface of the bolt (261) is rotatably connected to the inner plate (232) through the bearing.

7. The thoracic spine protective brace of claim 5, wherein: The inner plate (232) has a through groove (264) through which the side of the U-shaped plate (262) passes. One side of the inner cavity of the through groove (264) is connected to the inner cavity of the groove (251). The inner wall of the through groove (264) is slidably connected to the surface of the U-shaped plate (262).

8. The thoracic vertebral protective brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The neck support (100) includes a chin support (110) and a cervical support (120) arranged front to back. The surface of the chin support (110) is fixedly connected to the top of the corresponding inner plate (232). The surface of the cervical support (120) is fixedly connected to the top of the corresponding inner plate (232). The surface of the chin support (110) is connected to two symmetrical first connecting straps (130) by connecting rings. The surface of the cervical support (120) is connected to two symmetrical second connecting straps (140) by connecting rings. The second connecting straps (140) and the first connecting straps (130) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The second connecting straps (140) and the corresponding first connecting straps (130) are connected by Velcro.

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