Operating foot support for obese patient
By using the adjustment and clamping mechanisms of the surgical foot support for obese patients, the problems of foot movement and adaptability during use are solved, achieving applicability and stability for patients of different heights. The structure is novel and easy to operate.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL TO NANCHANG UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing foot supports are not suitable for obese patients, as their larger weight causes their feet to move easily within the protective pad. Furthermore, the different calf lengths of different users make them unsuitable for people of different heights.
A surgical foot brace for obese patients was designed, comprising an adjustment mechanism and a clamping mechanism. The length and stability of the foot brace are adjusted through a threaded rod, worm gear transmission and an air pump system, and the foot brace is fixed with Velcro to increase the stability of wearing it.
It is suitable for obese patients of different heights. Through the combined use of adjustment and clamping mechanisms, the stability and adaptability of the foot support are ensured, preventing foot displacement. The structure is simple and reasonable, and the operation is convenient.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of surgical rehabilitation technology, and more specifically, it relates to a surgical foot brace for obese patients. Background Technology
[0002] A foot support is a sports foot support specifically designed to correct foot drop and inversion. It is suitable for people whose foot drop and insufficient ankle dorsiflexion are affecting their quality of life and preventing them from continuing their favorite sports due to various reasons. Suitable candidates include those with muscle weakness, mild spasticity, and minor foot deformities. For example, foot problems caused by stroke, brain injury, or multiple sclerosis can be corrected and improved with a foot support.
[0003] Based on the above, the inventors have discovered the following problems: Current foot supports improve foot drop by elevating the feet, thereby reducing the tendency of hemiplegic patients to invert their feet. However, due to the different user groups, when obese patients wear foot supports, their feet tend to move within the protective padding due to their larger weight. In addition, the length of the lower legs of users varies, and the required length of the foot support also varies.
[0004] Therefore, in view of this, we will study and improve the existing structure and its shortcomings to provide surgical foot braces for obese patients, in order to achieve a more practical purpose. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a surgical foot brace for obese patients, thereby solving the problems in the current background art.
[0006] The purpose and efficacy of this novel surgical foot brace for obese patients are achieved through the following specific technical means:
[0007] A surgical foot brace for obese patients includes a first outer shell, an adjustment mechanism, and a clamping mechanism. The first outer shell has a first mounting groove inside, and a second outer shell is mounted on one side of the top of the first outer shell. The second outer shell has a second mounting groove inside, and an adjustment shell is slidably mounted on one side of the second mounting groove. The adjustment mechanism includes a threaded rod, and a second sliding groove is located at the center of the second outer shell, with the threaded rod mounted inside the second sliding groove. The bottom end of the threaded rod penetrates the second outer shell and has a worm gear. A fixing plate is mounted on one side of the second outer shell, and fixing members are mounted on both sides of the top of the fixing plate. A worm gear connects a pair of fixing members, and the worm gear meshes with the worm gear. The clamping mechanism includes a pair of air pumps, and mounting boxes are mounted on both sides of the outer shell. Each mounting box has a chamber inside, and the air pumps are installed inside the chamber.
[0008] Furthermore, the second mounting groove has first sliding grooves on both sides inside, and a sliding rod is connected inside each pair of first sliding grooves. The threaded rod and the pair of sliding rods are all provided with sliders on the outside, and the sliders are connected to the adjusting shell.
[0009] Furthermore, one end of the worm gear passes through one of the fixing members and is equipped with a rotating handle. Second connecting blocks are installed on both sides of the outer side of the adjusting shell, and a second Velcro strap is installed inside one of the second connecting blocks.
[0010] Furthermore, airbags are provided on both sides of the interior of the first mounting slot, and an air pipe is connected to the top of the air pump. One end of the air pipe passes through the mounting box and is connected to the airbags.
[0011] Furthermore, a controller is installed on the outside of each of the mounting boxes, and a battery pack is installed on the back of the mounting box. A charging port is provided on the front of the mounting box, and the controller and the air pump are electrically connected by wires. The charging port is electrically connected to the battery by wires, and the battery is electrically connected to the air pump by wires.
[0012] Furthermore, a number of anti-slip particles are installed at equal intervals inside the first mounting groove, and a first protective pad and a second protective pad are respectively installed in the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove. The first protective pad and the second protective pad are connected to each other, and both the first protective pad and the second protective pad have placement grooves inside.
[0013] Furthermore, a plurality of first connecting blocks are installed on the top sides of both the first and second outer shells, and a first Velcro strap is installed inside each of the plurality of first connecting blocks. Hinges are inserted into the outer sides of both the first and second outer shells, and an adjusting rod is hinged between a pair of hinges.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. This type of surgical foot brace for obese patients, through the coordinated use of a second connecting block, a second Velcro strap, a first sliding groove, a second sliding groove, a threaded rod, a worm gear, a fixing plate, a worm, a rotating handle, a sliding rod, and a slider, allows the user to rotate the handle when their calves are long. This rotation drives the worm gear and the threaded rod to rotate. One of the sliders is threadedly connected to the threaded rod. When the threaded rod rotates, the three sliders move on the threaded rod and a pair of sliding rods, causing the adjusting shell to move upward on one side inside the second mounting groove, extending the height of the second outer shell. When the user's calves are short, the adjusting shell can be lowered so that the top of the adjusting shell is parallel to the top of the second outer shell, making it suitable for users of different heights.
[0016] 2. This type of surgical foot support for obese patients, through the coordinated use of a mounting box, controller, air pump, air tube, air bladder, battery, and charging port, allows the user to place their foot inside the placement slot. The controller activates a pair of air pumps, which deliver gas through the air tube to the air bladder, inflating it. This inflated air bladder compresses the sides of the first protective pad, thus compressing the sides of the foot. Simultaneously, several anti-slip particles increase friction and prevent foot displacement. Then, the first and second Velcro straps are threaded through the first and second connecting blocks to secure the foot and leg, increasing stability. This invention features a simple and reasonable structure, novel design, and easy and convenient operation. It effectively supports users of different heights and increases stability between the foot and the device, possessing high practical value. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional unfolded schematic diagram of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial top sectional view of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 4 This is the utility model Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0021] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:
[0022] 1001, First outer shell; 1002, First mounting slot; 1003, Second outer shell; 1004, Adjustable shell; 1005, Second mounting slot; 1006, Anti-slip particles; 1007, First protective pad; 1008, Placement slot; 1009, Second protective pad; 1010, First connecting block; 1011, First Velcro strap; 1012, Hinge rod; 1013, Adjustable rod; 2001, Second connecting block; 2002 2003. Second magic belt; 2004. First slide groove; 2005. Second slide groove; 2006. Threaded rod; 2007. Worm gear; 2008. Fixing plate; 2009. Fixing component; 20000. Worm; 2010. Rotating handle; 2011. Slide rod; 2012. Slider; 3001. Mounting box; 3002. Controller; 3003. Air pump; 3004. Air hose; 3005. Airbag; 3006. Battery. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.
[0024] Example:
[0025] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 4 As shown:
[0026] This utility model provides a surgical foot support for obese patients, comprising a first outer shell 1001, an adjustment mechanism, and a clamping mechanism. The first outer shell 1001 has a first mounting groove 1002 inside, and a second outer shell 1003 is mounted on one side of the top of the first outer shell 1001. The second outer shell 1003 has a second mounting groove 1005 inside, and an adjustment shell 1004 is slidably mounted on one side of the inner side of the second mounting groove 1005. The adjustment mechanism includes a threaded rod 2005, and a second sliding groove 2004 is provided at the center of the inner side of the second outer shell 1003, with the threaded rod 2005 mounted inside the second sliding groove 2004. The bottom end of the threaded rod 2005 penetrates the second housing 1003 and is provided with a worm gear 2006. A fixing plate 2007 is installed on the outer side of the second housing 1003, and fixing members 2008 are installed on both sides of the top of the fixing plate 2007. A worm 2009 is connected between a pair of fixing members 2008, and the worm 2009 meshes with the worm gear 2006. The clamping mechanism includes a pair of air pumps 3003, and mounting boxes 3001 are installed on both sides of the outer side of the first housing 1001. Each pair of mounting boxes 3001 has a chamber inside, and the air pumps 3003 are installed inside the chamber.
[0027] The second mounting groove 1005 has a first sliding groove 2003 on both sides inside, and a sliding rod 2011 is connected inside each pair of first sliding grooves 2003. The threaded rod 2005 and the pair of sliding rods 2011 are provided with sliders 2012 on the outside. The sliders 2012 are connected to the adjusting shell 1004. By installing the adjusting shell 1004, the length of the second shell 1003 can be adjusted to accommodate legs of different lengths.
[0028] One end of the worm gear 2009 passes through one of the fixing members 2008 and is equipped with a rotating handle 2010. The outer sides of the adjusting shell 1004 are equipped with second connecting blocks 2001, and a second magic belt 2002 is installed inside one of the second connecting blocks 2001.
[0029] The first mounting groove 1002 has airbags 3005 on both sides inside, and the top of the air pump 3003 is connected to an air pipe 3004. One end of the air pipe 3004 passes through the mounting box 3001 and is connected to the airbags 3005. By installing the air pump 3003, the airbags 3005 can be inflated, so that the airbags 3005 can squeeze the sides of the foot to keep the foot stable.
[0030] Each of the two mounting boxes 3001 has a controller 3002 installed on its exterior, and a battery pack 3006 is installed on the back of the mounting box 3001. The front of the mounting box 3001 has a charging port, and the controller 3002 and the air pump 3003 are electrically connected by wires. The charging port is electrically connected to the battery 3006 by wires, and the battery 3006 is electrically connected to the air pump 3003 by wires.
[0031] The first mounting groove 1002 has a plurality of anti-slip particles 1006 installed at equal intervals inside, and the first mounting groove 1002 and the second mounting groove 1005 are respectively equipped with a first protective pad 1007 and a second protective pad 1009. The first protective pad 1007 and the second protective pad 1009 are connected to each other, and the first protective pad 1007 and the second protective pad 1009 are each provided with a placement groove 1008 inside.
[0032] The first outer shell 1001 and the second outer shell 1003 are each equipped with a plurality of first connecting blocks 1010 on their top sides, and each of the plurality of first connecting blocks 1010 is equipped with a first magic belt 1011. The first outer shell 1001 and the second outer shell 1003 are each equipped with a hinge rod 1012 on their outer sides, and an adjusting rod 1013 is hinged between a pair of hinge rods 1012.
[0033] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:
[0034] When using this product, first, check if the connections are secure. After confirming they are secure, if the user's lower legs are long, turn the handle 2010 to rotate the worm gear 2009. As the worm gear 2009 rotates, it drives the worm wheel 2006 and the threaded rod 2005 to rotate. One of the sliders 2012 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 2005. When the threaded rod 2005 rotates, the three sliders 2012 move on the threaded rod 2005 and a pair of sliding rods 2011, causing the adjusting shell 1004 to move upwards on one side inside the second mounting groove 1005, extending the height of the second outer shell 1003. If the user's lower legs are short, the adjusting shell 1004 can be lowered so that its top is parallel to the top of the second outer shell 1003, making it suitable for users with shorter lower legs. For users of the same height, when the user places their foot inside the placement slot 1008, the controller 3002 activates a pair of air pumps 3003, which deliver gas to the airbag 3005 through the air supply pipe 3004, inflating the airbag 3005. The inflated airbag 3005 then compresses the sides of the first protective pad 1007, thereby compressing the sides of the foot. At the same time, several anti-slip particles 1006 are used to increase friction and prevent the foot from shifting. Then, the first and second Velcro straps are passed through the first connecting block 1010 and the second connecting block 2001 to fix the foot and leg, increasing the stability of wearing. When the battery 3006 is depleted, it can be charged through the charging port. A control valve is provided on one side of the airbag 3005 to release the gas inside the airbag 3005.
[0035] The embodiments of this utility model are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the utility model to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of this utility model, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand this utility model and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.
Claims
1. Foot brace for obese patients undergoing surgery, characterized by: The system includes a first outer shell (1001), an adjustment mechanism, and a clamping mechanism. The first outer shell (1001) has a first mounting groove (1002) inside, and a second outer shell (1003) is mounted on one side of the top of the first outer shell (1001). The second outer shell (1003) has a second mounting groove (1005) inside, and an adjustment shell (1004) is slidably mounted on one side of the inner side of the second mounting groove (1005). The adjustment mechanism includes a threaded rod (2005), and a second sliding groove (2004) is provided at the center of the inner side of the second outer shell (1003). The threaded rod (2005) is mounted inside the second sliding groove (2004). The bottom end of the first housing (1001) penetrates through the second housing (1003) and is provided with a worm gear (2006). A fixing plate (2007) is installed on the outer side of the second housing (1003), and fixing members (2008) are installed on both sides of the top of the fixing plate (2007). A worm (2009) is connected between the pair of fixing members (2008), and the worm (2009) meshes with the worm gear (2006). The clamping mechanism includes a pair of air pumps (3003), and mounting boxes (3001) are installed on both sides of the outer side of the first housing (1001). Each pair of mounting boxes (3001) has a chamber inside, and the air pumps (3003) are installed inside the chamber.
2. The surgical foot brace for obese patients as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second mounting groove (1005) has a first sliding groove (2003) on both sides inside, and a sliding rod (2011) is connected inside each pair of first sliding grooves (2003). The threaded rod (2005) and the pair of sliding rods (2011) are provided with sliders (2012) on the outside, and the sliders (2012) are connected to the adjusting shell (1004).
3. The surgical foot brace for obese patients as described in claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the worm gear (2009) passes through one of the fixing members (2008) and is equipped with a rotating handle (2010). The outer sides of the adjusting shell (1004) are equipped with second connecting blocks (2001), and a second magic belt (2002) is installed inside one of the second connecting blocks (2001).
4. The surgical foot brace for obese patients as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting slot (1002) has airbags (3005) on both sides inside, and the top of the air pump (3003) is connected to an air pipe (3004). One end of the air pipe (3004) passes through the mounting box (3001) and is connected to the airbags (3005).
5. The surgical foot brace for obese patients as described in claim 4, characterized in that: A controller (3002) is installed on the outside of each of the pair of mounting boxes (3001), and a battery pack (3006) is installed on the back of the mounting box (3001). A charging port is provided on the front of the mounting box (3001), and the controller (3002) and the air pump (3003) are electrically connected by wires. The charging port is electrically connected to the battery (3006) by wires, and the battery (3006) is electrically connected to the air pump (3003) by wires.
6. The surgical foot brace for obese patients as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting groove (1002) has a plurality of anti-slip particles (1006) installed at equal intervals inside, and the first mounting groove (1002) and the second mounting groove (1005) are respectively equipped with a first protective pad (1007) and a second protective pad (1009). The first protective pad (1007) and the second protective pad (1009) are connected to each other, and the first protective pad (1007) and the second protective pad (1009) are each provided with a placement groove (1008).
7. The surgical foot brace for obese patients as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first outer shell (1001) and the second outer shell (1003) are each equipped with a plurality of first connecting blocks (1010) on their top sides, and each of the plurality of first connecting blocks (1010) is equipped with a first Velcro strap (1011). The first outer shell (1001) and the second outer shell (1003) are each equipped with a hinge rod (1012) on their outer sides, and an adjusting rod (1013) is hinged between a pair of hinge rods (1012).