Sole sensing training instrument

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field, in particular to a foot sole sensing training instrument which comprises a base plate, the base plate is provided with a base face and a sensing face making contact with the foot sole of a human body, a plurality of training parts which are arranged in a staggered mode are arranged between the base face and the sensing face, the sensing face of the base plate makes contact with the foot sole, and splicing pieces are arranged on the side edge of the base plate. The splicing piece comprises splicing protrusions arranged on the periphery of the base plate, and a splicing groove clamped with the splicing protrusions is formed between the two splicing protrusions. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the training part stimulates the sole nerves of a user, promotes the peripheral nerve fibers of the sole to transmit stimulation to the spinal cord and the cerebral cortex, is beneficial to the recovery of the temperature sensation, the touch sensation, the pressure sensation, the pain sensation and the body surface graphic sensation of the sole, and promotes the foot health and the overall body coordination; workers can conveniently combine various different base plates together, and a systematic training mode is provided for users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field, and in particular to a foot-sensing training device. Background Technology

[0002] Impaired plantar sensation can cause a feeling of walking on cotton wool, affecting normal walking function and even leading to intermittent claudication. Currently, there are relatively few training devices in China specifically designed for patients with impaired plantar sensory response. Some patents focus on treating functional low arches, while another type of foot-sensing insole and fall detection system combines machine learning with plantar sensing technology to address technical issues such as real-time fall detection and emergency rescue. Therefore, there is a lack of a device that can systematically train plantar tactile sensation, as barefoot systematic training can enhance plantar sensory input and play a crucial role in postural stability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of this utility model and to briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of this section, the abstract, and the title, and such simplifications or omissions should not be used to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0004] In view of the technical problems existing in the prior art, this utility model is proposed.

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foot sensory training device, which aims to solve the shortcomings of existing foot sensory training devices that lack systematic training equipment and are not easy to train foot sensation through foot contact.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a foot-sensing training device, which includes a base plate, a base surface and a sensing surface that contacts the sole of the human foot, a plurality of training sections of varying heights are constructed between the base surface and the sensing surface, and the sensing surface of the base plate contacts the sole of the foot; a splicing component is provided on the side of the base plate, the splicing component includes splicing protrusions disposed around the perimeter of the base plate, and a splicing groove is constructed between two splicing protrusions that engage with each other.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the foot-sensing training device of this utility model, the splicing protrusion and the splicing groove are both trapezoidal structures, and the external dimensions of the splicing protrusion increase sequentially in the direction away from the substrate, while the internal dimensions of the splicing groove decrease sequentially in the direction away from the substrate.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the foot sensory training device of this utility model, the training part is a protrusion set on the base surface, and the end of the protrusion away from the base surface is the sensing surface.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the foot-sensing training device of this utility model, the training section is set at the same height or at different heights.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the foot-sensing training device of this utility model, the training part is a groove, and the end of the groove near the substrate is the base surface.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the foot-sensing training device of this utility model, the training part is shaped as a strip, triangle, square, cylinder or irregular shape.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the foot sensory training device of this utility model, the temperature sensory training component includes a silicone rubber heating plate disposed on a substrate, a temperature control switch disposed on the outside of the silicone rubber heating plate, and a power cord disposed on the silicone rubber heating plate for connecting the temperature control switch and the power plug.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the foot-sensing training device of this utility model, the bottom of the base plate is provided with a number of anti-slip particles.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this foot sensory training device are as follows: by stimulating the user's foot nerves through the training section, it promotes the transmission of stimulation from the peripheral nerve fibers of the foot to the spinal cord and cerebral cortex, which is conducive to the recovery of foot tactile sensation, thereby increasing foot tactile perception, promoting foot health and overall body coordination. In addition, the splicing components enable the splicing operation between adjacent base plates, making it convenient for staff to combine various different base plates together, providing users with a systematic training method. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the training area groove in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the substrate being a flat plate in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the temperature training component in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the splicable substrate structure in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a bottom view of the substrate structure in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0025] Example 1, referring to Figures 1-5 This is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides a foot sensory training device, including a base plate 100. The base plate 100 has a base surface 101 and a sensory surface 102 that contacts the sole of the human foot. A plurality of training sections 103 of varying heights are constructed between the base surface 101 and the sensory surface 102. When the user steps on the base plate 100, the sole of the foot contacts the sensory surface 102 of the base plate 100. The training sections 103 stimulate the nerves in the user's foot, promoting the transmission of stimulation from the peripheral nerve fibers of the sole to the spinal cord and the cerebral cortex. This is beneficial to the development and recovery of tactile sensation in the sole, thereby increasing tactile perception in the sole, maintaining the sensitivity of the sole, and promoting foot health and overall body coordination.

[0026] The substrate 100 has a splicing member 104 on its side. The splicing member 104 includes splicing protrusions 104a disposed around the substrate 100. A splicing groove 104b is constructed between two splicing protrusions 104a to engage with the splicing protrusions 104a. Both the splicing protrusions 104a and the splicing groove 104b are trapezoidal structures. The external dimensions of the splicing protrusions 104a increase sequentially in the direction away from the substrate 100, and the internal dimensions of the splicing groove 104b decrease sequentially in the direction away from the substrate 100. The splicing component 104 allows the foot-sensing training device to be combined in various ways, providing different training difficulties and methods, increasing the fun and challenge of training, thereby better stimulating user participation and training effect. In actual use, the splicing protrusion 104a between adjacent substrates 100 can be placed into the corresponding splicing groove (104b) in the vertical direction. Through the trapezoidal structure of the splicing protrusion 104a and the splicing groove 104b, as well as the special setting of their external dimensions, the splicing protrusion 104a and the splicing groove 104b can be engaged with each other in the horizontal direction, thereby realizing the splicing operation between adjacent substrates 100.

[0027] The temperature sensation training device 200 includes a silicone rubber heating plate 201 disposed on a substrate 100. A temperature control switch 202 is provided on the outside of the silicone rubber heating plate 201, and a power cord 203 for connecting the temperature control switch 202 and a power plug is provided on the silicone rubber heating plate 201. Changes in the temperature of the sole skin affect the sensitivity of the sole. Increasing the foot temperature can improve foot sensitivity and enhance postural control. In this embodiment, the temperature of the silicone rubber heating plate 201 can be adjusted by the temperature control switch 202, allowing the patient to feel the temperature changes through the sole of their foot, which is in direct contact with the silicone rubber heating plate 201.

[0028] During use, the training unit 103 stimulates the nerves in the user's sole, promoting the transmission of stimulation from the peripheral nerve fibers of the sole to the spinal cord and cerebral cortex. This is beneficial for the development and recovery of tactile sensation in the sole, thereby increasing tactile perception in the sole, promoting foot health and overall body coordination. In addition, by using silicone rubber heating plates 201 with different temperatures in contact with the sole of the foot, the sensitivity, posture control and cognitive function of the sole can be affected, improving foot sensitivity. Furthermore, the splicing parts 104 enable splicing operations between adjacent substrates 100, allowing the foot perception training device to be combined in various ways, providing different training difficulties and methods, thereby better stimulating user participation and training effects.

[0029] Example 2, refer to Figures 1-4This is the second embodiment of the present invention. Unlike the previous embodiment, it also includes a training part 103, which is a protrusion disposed on the base surface 101, and the end of the protrusion away from the base surface 101 is a sensing surface 102. The bare feet are in direct contact with the protrusion, which can train the plantar pressure sense and the body surface graphic sense. It is a more refined training of the plantar perception and helps to improve various bodily functions.

[0030] The training section 103 can be configured with equal or unequal height. An unequal height training section 103 provides an uneven surface, which helps strengthen the ankles and correct foot strength as the foot needs to adapt to different heights and pressures. Barefoot training on the unequal height training section 103 can enhance stability and balance, as the foot needs to adapt to the uneven surface, thus improving adaptability to different terrains. Barefoot contact with the climbing training section 103 can strengthen the small muscle groups of the foot, especially those not frequently used when wearing shoes, such as the adductor hallucis muscle across the arch and controlling the big toe, and the tibialis posterior muscle supporting the arch.

[0031] The training section 103 can be elongated, triangular, square, cylindrical, or irregular in shape. An elongated training section 103 provides continuous stimulation along the length of the sole, which helps enhance the foot's ability to recognize elongated objects. A triangular training section 103, due to its sharp apex, provides concentrated pressure stimulation. This stimulation can enhance pressure sensitivity in specific areas of the sole, potentially leading to a stronger stimulating effect and improving the foot's surface graphic perception sensitivity. A square training section 103 provides regular quadrilateral stimulation, which helps improve the foot's ability to recognize regular shapes. When the bare foot contacts the cylindrical training section 103, it provides a more uniform pressure distribution, helping to stimulate nerve endings in the sole. This uniform stimulation helps improve the foot's pressure sensitivity and also promotes balanced development of foot muscles. Irregular shapes increase the complexity of the sole's contact surface, enhancing the user's surface graphic perception sensitivity.

[0032] The sensory surface 102 is made of any one of the following materials: sponge, blanket, lawn, and pebble. The sponge sensory surface 102 is relatively soft; walking barefoot on it provides a soft tactile sensation, helping to relax foot muscles and providing a comfortable experience. The sponge's softness also prevents it from causing strong stimulation to the soles of the feet. Blankets provide a warm and soft feel, beneficial for warmth and a comfortable foot experience. Similar to sponges, the softness of blankets may not significantly increase tactile sensitivity, but it can provide a gentle tactile experience. Walking barefoot on the lawn sensory surface 102 provides a natural, soft, and elastic tactile sensation. The unevenness of the lawn stimulates the soles, helping to improve tactile perception and balance. Furthermore, the natural environment of the lawn also helps with relaxation and stress reduction. The irregular shape and hardness of pebbles stimulate nerves in the soles, enhancing the sensitivity of nerve endings and thus providing a stronger tactile experience.

[0033] Example 3, referring to Figures 1-4 This is the third embodiment of the present invention. Unlike the previous embodiment, it also includes a training section 103 that is a groove, and the end of the groove near the substrate 100 is a base surface 101. The training section 103 being a groove provides an uneven contact surface for the user's feet, forcing the user to adjust their center of gravity, thereby preventing injuries such as falls.

[0034] The training section 103 can be elongated, triangular, square, cylindrical, or irregular in shape. An elongated training section 103 provides continuous stimulation along the length of the sole, which helps enhance the foot's ability to recognize elongated objects. A triangular training section 103, due to its sharp apex, provides concentrated pressure stimulation. This stimulation enhances the foot's pressure sensitivity, resulting in a stronger stimulus and improving the foot's surface graphic perception sensitivity. A square training section 103 provides regular quadrilateral stimulation, which helps improve the foot's ability to recognize regular shapes. When the bare foot contacts the cylindrical training section 103, it provides a more uniform pressure distribution, helping to stimulate nerve endings in the sole. This uniform stimulation helps improve the foot's pressure sensitivity and also promotes balanced development of foot muscles. Irregular shapes increase the complexity of the sole's contact surface, enhancing the user's surface graphic perception sensitivity.

[0035] The sensory surface 102 is made of any one of the following materials: sponge, blanket, lawn, and pebble. The sponge sensory surface 102 is relatively soft; walking barefoot on it provides a soft tactile sensation, helping to relax foot muscles and providing a comfortable experience. The sponge's softness also prevents it from causing strong stimulation to the soles of the feet. Blankets provide a warm and soft feel, beneficial for warmth and a comfortable foot experience. Similar to sponges, the softness of blankets may not significantly increase tactile sensitivity, but it can provide a gentle tactile experience. Walking barefoot on the lawn sensory surface 102 provides a natural, soft, and elastic tactile sensation. The unevenness of the lawn stimulates the soles, helping to improve tactile perception and balance. Furthermore, the natural environment of the lawn also helps with relaxation and stress reduction. The irregular shape and hardness of pebbles stimulate nerves in the soles, enhancing the sensitivity of nerve endings and thus providing a stronger tactile experience.

[0036] Example 4, refer to Figure 6 This is the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Unlike the previous embodiment, the bottom of the substrate 100 is provided with a plurality of anti-slip particles. The anti-slip particles can increase the friction between the substrate 100 and the contact surface, and increase the frictional resistance of the substrate 100's movement. This makes it less likely for the substrate 100 to slip when a user steps on it barefoot, thereby reducing the risk of the user falling and demonstrating protection for the user.

[0037] During use, the anti-slip particles increase the stability of the base plate 100. In this embodiment, the splicing parts 104 can connect the various base plates 100 together. Especially during training, the splicing operation can increase the frictional resistance between the foot-sensing training device and the ground, improve its stability, and help users better control their balance during training, thus reducing the risk of injury.

[0038] Example 5 is the fifth embodiment of this utility model, which further provides a training method. It includes, S100: arranging several foot-sensing training devices sequentially according to the user's walking path, and dividing them into a temperature training area, a touch training area, and a pressure training area;

[0039] Among them, the base plate 100 of the foot sensory training device located in the temperature training area is a flat plate, and a silicone rubber heating plate 201 is wrapped on the base plate 100, and the temperature control switch 202 is turned on.

[0040] The base plate 100 of the foot sensory training device located in the tactile training area is a flat plate, and the sensing surface 102 of the base plate 100 is made of different materials.

[0041] A training section 103 is provided on the base plate 100 of the foot sensory training device located in the pressure training area;

[0042] S200: The temperature training time should last at least 2 minutes, and the heating temperature of the silicone rubber heating plate 201 should be set to 35℃~40℃;

[0043] S300: The sensing surfaces 102 of the substrate 100 in the tactile training area are all made of different materials. The user contacts the sensing surfaces 102 of the substrate 100 made of different materials in turn and stays for at least 2 minutes.

[0044] S400: The training sections 103 of the substrate 100 in the tactile training area are all different in shape. The user contacts the sensing surface 102 of the substrate 100 in turn and stays for at least 2 minutes.

[0045] The above training constitutes one cycle. One cycle is conducted daily, and training is performed 3-4 times per week. An evaluation is conducted after 4 weeks, and the next training plan is developed based on the evaluation. The training intensity is adjusted, and the training intensity can be increased by combining different material sensory surfaces 102 with training parts 103 of different shapes. Multiple training modes with different difficulty levels are designed accordingly. Initially, gentle stimulation is used, and the intensity and complexity are gradually increased to adapt to the patient's recovery speed.

[0046] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0047] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0048] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0049] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A plantar sensory training apparatus, characterized by: include, A substrate (100) has a base surface (101) and a sensing surface (102) that contacts the sole of the human foot. A plurality of training sections (103) of varying heights are constructed between the base surface (101) and the sensing surface (102). The sensing surface (102) of the substrate (100) contacts the sole of the foot. The substrate (100) is provided with a splicing member (104) on its side. The splicing member (104) includes splicing protrusions (104a) disposed around the substrate (100). A splicing groove (104b) is constructed between two splicing protrusions (104a) to engage with the splicing protrusions (104a).

2. The plantar sensory training appliance of claim 1, wherein: Both the splicing protrusion (104a) and the splicing groove (104b) are trapezoidal structures, and the external dimensions of the splicing protrusion (104a) increase sequentially in the direction away from the substrate (100), while the internal dimensions of the splicing groove (104b) decrease sequentially in the direction away from the substrate (100).

3. The plantar sensory training appliance of claim 1, wherein: The training unit (103) is a protrusion provided on the base surface (101), and the end of the protrusion away from the base surface (101) is the sensing surface (102).

4. The plantar sensory training appliance of claim 3, wherein: The training unit (103) can be set at the same height or at different heights.

5. The plantar sensory training appliance of claim 1, wherein: The training section (103) is a groove, and the end of the groove near the substrate (100) is the base surface (101).

6. The plantar sensory training appliance of claim 3 or 5, wherein: The training section (103) can be elongated, triangular, square, cylindrical, or irregular in shape.

7. The plantar sensory training appliance of claim 1, wherein: It also includes, The temperature training device (200) includes a silicone rubber heating plate (201) disposed on a substrate (100), and a temperature control switch (202) is provided on the outside of the silicone rubber heating plate (201).

8. The plantar sensory training appliance of claim 7, wherein: The silicone rubber heating plate (201) is provided with a power cord (203) for connecting the temperature control switch (202) and the power plug.

9. The plantar sensory training appliance of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the substrate (100) is provided with several anti-slip particles.

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