Ankle appliance for preventing foot drop for nursing

By designing a foot support device for preventing foot drop with limiting and shock absorption mechanisms, the problem of difficult-to-adjust device fixation in existing technologies has been solved. This allows for flexible adjustment and fixation of the device angle, adapting to different foot sizes and improving ease of use and stability.

CN224155840UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24WUZHOU RED CROSS HOSPITAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUZHOU RED CROSS HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

Existing ankle devices for preventing foot drop are usually fixed in place, making it difficult to adjust the leg position and keeping it in one position for a long time, which is not conducive to leg training and activities.

Method used

An ankle device for preventing foot drop has been designed, which includes a limiting mechanism and a shock-absorbing mechanism. The limiting mechanism allows for angle adjustment via a threaded rod and a locking nut, while the shock-absorbing mechanism absorbs impact via a spring shock absorber and an electric push rod. Combined with straps and Velcro, the device secures the foot and is adaptable to different foot sizes.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment and fixation of the equipment angle, facilitates leg training and activities, reduces the impact of environmental disturbances on the equipment, and improves the stability and applicability of use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a nursing ankle appliance for preventing foot drop, which belongs to the technical field of nursing appliances and comprises a bottom plate, the top of the bottom plate is provided with a limiting mechanism and a damping mechanism, the top of the limiting mechanism is provided with a mounting mechanism, and the mounting mechanism comprises a limiting plate. And the limiting mechanism comprises a mounting cylinder, a locking nut and a threaded rod. The leg angle adjusting device has the advantages that by arranging the limiting mechanism, when the angle of the device needs to be adjusted in use, the limiting plate can be rotated by adjusting the length of the threaded rod, then the angle of the device is adjusted, people can adjust the angle and position of the legs conveniently, and the leg angle adjusting device is fixed through the locking nut and is convenient to use. The device is simple in structure and convenient to use, fixing adjustment of the device is facilitated, leg training and movement are facilitated, convenience is achieved, meanwhile, the damping mechanism is adopted, impact and vibration are effectively absorbed, the influence of disturbance of environments and objects on the device is reduced, and therefore the device can be stably and stably used.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of nursing equipment technology, specifically to an ankle device for preventing foot drop. Background Technology

[0002] Foot drop is one of the signs in orthopedic surgery. When the patient is sitting with both lower limbs hanging naturally, if the foot is in plantarflexion and cannot be actively dorsiflexed, inverted, or everted, then it is foot drop. This sign can be seen in sciatic nerve palsy and common peroneal nerve palsy. In the former, the toes cannot be dorsiflexed or plantarflexed; while in the latter, the toes can be plantarflexed. This can be used to differentiate between the two.

[0003] Existing ankle devices for preventing foot drop have the following drawbacks: they are often fixed in place, making it difficult for people to adjust their leg position while carrying the device. Maintaining the same position for a long time is not conducive to leg training and activity, and is very inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model provides an ankle device for preventing foot drop, featuring a limiting mechanism. This addresses the issue that ankle devices for preventing foot drop often employ a fixed design, making it difficult for users to adjust their leg position while carrying the device, resulting in prolonged periods in one position, which is inconvenient for leg training and activity.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is: an ankle device for preventing foot drop, including a base plate, a limiting mechanism and a shock absorption mechanism are provided on the top of the base plate, and an installation mechanism is provided on the top of the limiting mechanism;

[0006] The installation mechanism includes a limiting plate, which in turn includes an installation cylinder, a locking nut, and a threaded rod. The installation cylinder is movably connected to the base plate via a connecting seat. The bottom end of the threaded rod is movably inserted into the interior of the installation cylinder, and the top end of the threaded rod is movably connected to the limiting plate via a connecting seat. The locking nut is threaded into the top end of the installation cylinder and threaded onto the outside of the threaded rod. The shock absorption mechanism includes an installation frame, a spring shock absorber, an installation plate, a connecting plate, a rotating shaft, and an electric push rod. The installation frame is fixedly installed on the top of the base plate, and the spring shock absorber is fixedly installed on the bottom inner wall of the installation frame. The top end of the spring shock absorber is fixedly connected to the connecting plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the electric push rod is fixedly installed inside the mounting plate, the output end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the connecting plate, one end of the rotating shaft is movably inserted into the interior of the mounting plate, and the other end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the limiting plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the installation mechanism also includes straps, Velcro 1, Velcro 2, sleeves, telescopic rods, plug-in plates, extension plates, and screws. The limiting plate is configured as an L-shaped plate. One end of the strap is fixedly connected to the outer walls of both sides of the limiting plate. Velcro 1 is disposed on one outer wall of one side of the strap, and Velcro 2 is disposed on the other outer wall of the other strap.

[0009] Furthermore, the straps are provided in multiple sets, and protruding posts are fixedly installed on both outer walls of the limiting plate and the extension plate.

[0010] Furthermore, one end of the sleeve is movably sleeved on the outside of the protrusion on the limiting plate, and one end of the telescopic rod is movably sleeved on the outside of the protrusion on the extension plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the plug plate is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the limiting plate, the extension plate is movably sleeved on the outside of the plug plate, and the screw is threaded into the outside of the extension plate and passes through the inside of the plug plate.

[0012] This utility model provides an improved ankle device for preventing foot drop, which has the following improvements and advantages compared with the prior art:

[0013] With a limiting mechanism, when the angle of the device needs to be adjusted, the length of the threaded rod can be adjusted to rotate the limiting plate, thereby adjusting the angle of the device. This makes it easy for people to adjust the angle and position of the legs. The device is fixed with a locking nut, which facilitates the fixing and adjustment of the device. This is beneficial for leg training and activities and is very convenient. At the same time, a shock absorption mechanism is adopted to effectively absorb impact and vibration, reduce the impact of environmental and object disturbances on the device, and thus enable the device to be used smoothly and safely. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a rear-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the installation mechanism of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the shock absorption mechanism of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting cylinder of this utility model;

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Base plate; 2. Mounting frame; 3. Spring shock absorber; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Mounting plate; 6. Electric push rod; 7. Limiting plate; 8. Strap; 9. Velcro 1; 10. Velcro 2; 11. Sleeve; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. Telescopic rod; 14. Extension plate; 15. Plug-in plate; 16. Screw; 17. Mounting sleeve; 18. Locking nut; 19. Threaded rod. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following will be combined with the appendix Figures 1 to 5 This utility model will be described in detail, and the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0022] This utility model provides an improved ankle device for preventing foot drop, such as... Figure 1-5 As shown in the figure, it includes a base plate 1, and a limiting mechanism and a shock absorption mechanism are provided on the top of the base plate 1. An installation mechanism is provided on the top of the limiting mechanism.

[0023] The mounting mechanism includes a limiting plate 7, a limiting mechanism comprising a mounting cylinder 17, a locking nut 18, and a threaded rod 19. The mounting cylinder 17 is movably connected to the base plate 1 via a connecting seat 1. The bottom end of the threaded rod 19 is movably inserted into the interior of the mounting cylinder 17, and the top end of the threaded rod 19 is movably connected to the limiting plate 7 via a connecting seat 2. The locking nut 18 is threaded into the top end of the mounting cylinder 17 and threaded onto the outside of the threaded rod 19. The shock absorption mechanism includes a mounting frame 2, a spring shock absorber 3, a mounting plate 5, a connecting plate 4, a rotating shaft 12, and an electric push rod 6. The mounting frame 2 is fixedly mounted on the top of the base plate 1, and the spring shock absorber 3 is fixedly mounted on the bottom inner wall of the mounting frame 2. The top end of the spring shock absorber 3 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 4. The electric push rod 6... The device is fixedly installed inside the mounting plate 5. The output end of the electric push rod 6 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 4. One end of the rotating shaft 12 is movably inserted into the inside of the mounting plate 5, and the other end of the rotating shaft 12 is fixedly connected to the limiting plate 7. With the limiting mechanism, when it is necessary to adjust the angle of the device, the length of the threaded rod 19 can be adjusted to make the limiting plate 7 rotate, thereby adjusting the angle of the device. This makes it easy for people to adjust the angle and position of the legs. The device is fixed with a locking nut 18, which facilitates the fixing and adjustment of the device. This is beneficial for leg training and activities and is very convenient. At the same time, a shock absorption mechanism is adopted to effectively absorb impact and vibration, reduce the impact of environmental and object disturbances on the device, and thus enable the device to be used smoothly and safely.

[0024] The installation mechanism also includes straps 8, Velcro 1 9, Velcro 2 10, sleeves 11, telescopic rods 13, plug-in plates 15, extension plates 14, and screws 16. The limiting plate 7 is an L-shaped plate. One end of the strap 8 is fixedly connected to the outer walls of both sides of the limiting plate 7. Velcro 1 9 is set on one outer wall of one side of the strap 8, and Velcro 2 10 is set on the other outer wall of the strap 8 on the other side. In use, the foot is placed on the limiting plate 7 and limited by the strap 8. At the same time, it is fixed by Velcro 1 9 and Velcro 2 10, which facilitates the use of foot fixation and can effectively prevent foot drop. It is very simple and convenient to use and has low material cost.

[0025] Multiple sets of straps 8 are provided. Protruding posts are fixedly installed on both outer walls of the limiting plate 7 and the extension plate 14. One end of the sleeve 11 is movably sleeved on the outside of the protruding post on the limiting plate 7. One end of the telescopic rod 13 is movably sleeved on the outside of the protruding post on the extension plate 14. The plug plate 15 is fixedly installed on one outer wall of the limiting plate 7. The extension plate 14 is movably sleeved on the outside of the plug plate 15. The screw 16 is threaded into the outside of the extension plate 14 and passes through the inside of the plug plate 15. One end of the telescopic rod 13 is engaged with the inner wall of the sleeve 11 by a damping plug, thereby fixing the telescopic rod 13 after it moves. The adjustable extension plate 14 is used to facilitate the adjustment of the length of the L-shaped plate, making the device more suitable for use with feet of different sizes, greatly improving the applicability of the device. At the same time, the adjustable telescopic rod 13 can limit the foot's position.

[0026] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0027] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An ankle device for preventing foot drop in nursing care, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: The top of the base plate (1) is provided with a limiting mechanism and a shock absorption mechanism, and the top of the limiting mechanism is provided with an installation mechanism; The installation mechanism includes a limiting plate (7), the limiting mechanism includes an installation cylinder (17), a locking nut (18) and a threaded rod (19), the installation cylinder (17) is movably connected to the base plate (1) by a connecting seat, the bottom end of the threaded rod (19) is movably inserted into the interior of the installation cylinder (17), the top end of the threaded rod (19) is movably connected to the limiting plate (7) by a connecting seat, the locking nut (18) is threaded into the top end of the installation cylinder (17) and threaded onto the outside of the threaded rod (19), the shock absorption mechanism includes an installation frame (2), a spring shock absorber (3), an installation plate (5), a connecting plate (4), a rotating shaft (12) and an electric push rod (6), the installation frame (2) is fixedly installed on the top of the base plate (1), the spring shock absorber (3) is fixedly installed on the bottom inner wall of the installation frame (2), and the top end of the spring shock absorber (3) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (4).

2. The ankle device for preventing foot drop as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The electric push rod (6) is fixedly installed inside the mounting plate (5). The output end of the electric push rod (6) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (4). One end of the rotating shaft (12) is movably inserted into the interior of the mounting plate (5), and the other end of the rotating shaft (12) is fixedly connected to the limiting plate (7).

3. The ankle device for preventing foot drop as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The installation mechanism also includes a strap (8), Velcro 1 (9), Velcro 2 (10), a sleeve (11), a telescopic rod (13), a plug plate (15), an extension plate (14), and a screw (16). The limiting plate (7) is set as an L-shaped plate. One end of the strap (8) is fixedly connected to the outer walls of both sides of the limiting plate (7). Velcro 1 (9) is set on one side of the outer wall of one strap (8), and Velcro 2 (10) is set on the other side of the outer wall of the other strap (8).

4. The ankle device for preventing foot drop as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The straps (8) are provided in multiple sets, and the outer walls of both sides of the limiting plate (7) and the extension plate (14) are fixedly installed with protruding columns.

5. The ankle device for preventing foot drop as described in claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the sleeve (11) is movably sleeved on the outside of the protrusion on the limiting plate (7), and one end of the telescopic rod (13) is movably sleeved on the outside of the protrusion on the extension plate (14).

6. The ankle device for preventing foot drop as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The plug plate (15) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the limiting plate (7), the extension plate (14) is movably sleeved on the outside of the plug plate (15), and the screw (16) is threaded into the outside of the extension plate (14) and passes through the inside of the plug plate (15).