Shoes for the Elderly

Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of foot massage devices, and in particular to a shoe for elderly care, comprising a sole structure, an upper structure, and a main unit. The sole structure has a cavity for housing the main unit. The main unit includes a protective shell, a power supply device installed within the protective shell, and a PCB control board electrically connected to the power supply device. The PCB control board includes a positioning module, a pressure data acquisition module, and a signal processing module. The sole structure has multiple pressure sensors electrically connected to the pressure data acquisition module. The PCB control board includes a pulse generator that generates low-frequency pulsed microcurrents. The protective shell has an output interface electrically connected to the PCB control board. The sole structure has at least two flexible conductive sheets, which are electrically connected to the output interface via wires. It simultaneously provides massage and continuous monitoring functions for the elderly, making it reliable and practical.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of elderly care and monitoring devices, and in particular to a kind of elderly care shoe. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing aging of my country's society, the number of elderly people is constantly increasing, and the proportion of Alzheimer's patients is also gradually rising. Due to cognitive and memory impairments, Alzheimer's patients are prone to getting lost and other accidents, causing great distress to families and society. There is an urgent need for a care device that can continuously monitor and track the location and health status of the elderly.

[0003] In addition, many functional shoes on the market now offer massage for the feet, aiming to promote blood circulation and relieve muscle fatigue. However, most massage shoes require installing various massage components within a small insole space, making assembly difficult, resulting in low production efficiency and yield rates, and hindering mass production. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a shoe for the elderly with massage function and continuous monitoring function.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a shoe for elderly care, including a sole structure and an upper structure fixedly connected to the sole, and a main unit. The sole structure has a cavity for accommodating the main unit, and the main unit is embedded in the cavity. The main unit includes a protective shell, a power supply device installed in the protective shell, and a PCB control board electrically connected to the power supply device. The PCB control board is provided with a positioning module, a pressure data acquisition module, and a signal processing module. The sole structure is provided with multiple pressure sensors electrically connected to the pressure data acquisition module. The PCB control board is provided with a pulse generator that generates low-frequency pulse microcurrents. The protective shell is provided with an output interface electrically connected to the PCB control board. The sole structure is provided with at least two flexible conductive sheets, which are electrically connected to the output interface through wires.

[0006] Preferably, the positioning module is a BeiDou positioning module or a GPS positioning module.

[0007] Preferably, it also includes an external control device and a control module disposed within the external control device, the control module being connected to the PCB electrical control board via a wireless communication module.

[0008] Preferably, the external control device is equipped with a voice control device and a mobile communication device for transmitting location information or alarm information to a cloud server.

[0009] Preferably, the external control device is equipped with an AI intelligent interactive device.

[0010] Preferably, the protective shell is made of rigid insulating material, the accommodating cavity is located in the middle part of the shoe sole structure, and a wireless charging module is provided on the surface of the protective shell.

[0011] Preferably, there are two flexible conductive sheets, which are respectively disposed on the upper and lower parts of the insole body or the insulating substrate layer, and the two flexible conductive sheets are disconnected and insulated from each other.

[0012] Preferably, the pressure sensors are distributed in the forefoot pressure area and the heel pressure area of ​​the shoe sole structure.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a shoe for elderly care. The pressure data acquisition module is used to collect the pressure monitored by all sensors and transmit it to the main control chip in the host unit through the signal processing module. The main control chip analyzes the elderly's movement status and gait information through the data fed back by the pressure sensors to determine whether the elderly's walking posture is normal. At the same time, combined with the information fed back by the positioning module, the elderly's gait behavior and location can be monitored in real time. When the above information is abnormal, the alarm module is triggered to remind the caregiver to intervene. This greatly improves the work efficiency of caregivers and the reliability of monitoring, and has strong practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is an exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the elderly care shoe of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the elderly care shoe of this utility model when the external control device and the upper structure are hidden.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the elderly care shoe of this utility model when the external control device and the upper structure are hidden.

[0017] Figure 4 This is an exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the main unit in the elderly care shoe of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments. The content mentioned in the embodiments is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0019] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, an elderly care shoe includes a sole structure 1 and an upper structure 2 fixedly connected to the sole, and a main unit 3. The sole structure 1 has a receiving cavity 11 for accommodating the main unit 3, and the main unit 3 is embedded in the receiving cavity 11. The main unit 3 includes a protective shell 31, a power supply device installed in the protective shell 31, and a PCB control board 32 electrically connected to the power supply device. The PCB control board 32 is provided with a main control chip and a positioning module, a pressure data acquisition module, a signal processing module, and an alarm module connected to the main control chip. The sole structure 1 is provided with a plurality of pressure sensors 33 electrically connected to the pressure data acquisition module. The PCB control board 32 is provided with a pulse generator that generates low-frequency pulse microcurrents. The protective shell 31 is provided with an output interface electrically connected to the PCB control board 32. The sole structure 1 is provided with at least two flexible conductive sheets 12, which are electrically connected to the output interface through wires.

[0020] In practical applications, the pressure data acquisition module is used to collect the pressure monitored by all sensors and transmit it to the main control chip in the host unit 3 through the signal processing module. The main control chip analyzes the elderly's movement status and gait information through the data fed back by the pressure sensor 33 to determine whether the elderly's walking posture is normal. At the same time, combined with the information fed back by the positioning module, the elderly's gait behavior and location can be monitored in real time. When the above information is abnormal, the alarm module is triggered to remind the caregiver to intervene. This greatly improves the work efficiency of caregivers and the reliability of monitoring, and is highly practical.

[0021] Foot pressure sensors 33 are distributed at the front and rear of the shoe sole structure 1 to monitor the elderly person's gait confidence in real time. The main control chip has pre-set gait comparison maps of various fall postures. When the elderly person stands or walks, the pressure distribution on their feet changes dynamically. The sensor array measures the pressure on each tiny area in real time and at high resolution, plots the gait information map along the time axis, and compares and analyzes the obtained gait information map with the pre-set gait maps. Based on this information, it determines whether the elderly person has fallen. If the elderly person is determined to have fall gait characteristics, the alarm module is immediately triggered to remind the caregiver to take action, greatly improving the caregiver's attention to detail and significantly enhancing reliability.

[0022] During the assembly of the elderly care shoes, the main unit 33 adopts a built-in modular installation structure, eliminating the need for the insole body 1. Assembly of the main unit 33 can be achieved outside the insole, significantly simplifying the assembly of most structural components and greatly improving assembly efficiency and safety. In practical applications, the pulse generator continuously generates low-frequency pulsed microcurrents. At least two flexible conductive sheets 1234 contact different areas of the sole, and the output interface 33 forms a circuit through wires, flexible conductive sheets 1234, and the skin of the sole. Driven by the PCB control board 3232, a microcurrent of 260μA to 560μA is generated, stimulating the intermittent contraction of the skin and muscles on the sole, achieving a massage function for the sole. The thickness of the massage sole is much smaller than that of vibrating massage soles on the market. Its simplified and lightweight structure, modular assembly, facilitates assembly, mass production, and component repair and replacement, resulting in high economic value.

[0023] In this embodiment, the positioning module is a BeiDou positioning module. The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, as my country's independently developed global satellite navigation system, boasts advantages such as high precision, all-weather operation, and all-time capability. Applying it to the field of elderly care can provide effective technical support for solving the problem of lost individuals with Alzheimer's disease. By integrating BeiDou positioning functionality into the elderly person's shoes, children or nursing homes can track the elderly person's location in real time, set up electronic fences for alarms, greatly improving the ability to monitor the elderly and ensuring their safety.

[0024] Of course, replacing the aforementioned BeiDou positioning module with a GPS positioning module can achieve the same technical effect.

[0025] This embodiment also includes an external control device 4 and a control module disposed within the external control device 4. The control module is connected to the PCB electronic control board 32 via a wireless communication module. Specifically, the external control device 4 is equipped with a voice control device and a mobile communication device for transmitting location information or alarm information to a cloud server. The external control device 4 also includes an AI intelligent interactive device. In practical applications, the external control device 4 is a mobile phone or tablet with a control program installed. Using a mobile phone or tablet, the elderly care shoes can be directly controlled, offering strong convenience and practicality.

[0026] In this embodiment, the protective shell 31 is made of rigid insulating material. The accommodating cavity 11 is located in the middle of the sole structure 1, providing strong protection for the power supply device, PCB control board 32, and other components inside the main unit 3. It offers high safety, structural reliability, and durability. First, the volume of the protective shell 31 is much smaller than the non-stressed area in the middle of the sole, making it difficult to feel the presence of the main unit 3 during wear, eliminating any discomfort and ensuring high comfort. Furthermore, the outer wall of the protective shell 31 is wrapped with a soft waterproof layer with a thickness of at least 3 mm, further preventing discomfort and effectively guaranteeing safety and comfort. A wireless charging module is provided on the surface of the protective shell 31 to charge the power supply device inside the main unit 3 when the battery is low. This solves the charging problem of the main unit 3 while maintaining waterproof performance, demonstrating strong practicality.

[0027] In this embodiment, there are two flexible conductive sheets 12, which are respectively disposed on the upper and lower parts of the insole body or the insulating substrate layer. The two flexible conductive sheets 12 are disconnected and insulated from each other, resulting in a simple, stable, and highly reliable structure.

[0028] In this embodiment, the pressure sensor 33 is distributed in the forefoot pressure area 13 and the heel pressure area 14 of the shoe sole structure 1. The pressure conditions in this area are more accurate and sensitive to the gait of the elderly, which can help the pressure sensor 33 make a more accurate judgment on the elderly's condition. The accuracy rate is higher and the practicality is stronger.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "horizontal (X)", "longitudinal (Y)", "vertical (Z)", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this utility model.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features. Thus, the use of "first" and "second" to define a feature may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In this description of the utility model, "a number" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "assembly," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can also refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or a connection through an intermediate medium; or they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An old people caring shoe comprising a sole structure (1) and an upper structure (2) fixedly connected with the sole structure, characterized in that: It also includes a host unit (3), the sole structure (1) has a cavity (11) for accommodating the host unit (3), the host unit (3) is embedded in the cavity (11); the host unit (3) includes a protective shell (31), a power supply device installed in the protective shell (31) and a PCB control board (32) electrically connected to the power supply device, the PCB control board (32) is provided with a positioning module, a pressure data acquisition module and a signal processing module, the sole structure (1) is provided with a plurality of pressure sensors (33) electrically connected to the pressure data acquisition module; the PCB control board (32) is provided with a pulse generator that generates low-frequency pulse microcurrent, the protective shell (31) is provided with an output interface electrically connected to the PCB control board (32), the sole structure (1) is provided with at least two flexible conductive sheets (12), the at least two flexible conductive sheets (12) are electrically connected to the output interface through wires.

2. The elderly care shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning module is either a BeiDou positioning module or a GPS positioning module.

3. The elderly care shoe according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes an external control device (4) and a control module installed in the external control device (4), which is connected to the PCB electrical control board (32) via a wireless communication module.

4. The elderly care shoe according to claim 3, characterized in that: The external control device (4) is equipped with a voice control device and a mobile communication device that transmits location information or alarm information to the cloud server.

5. The elderly care shoe according to claim 4, characterized in that: The external control device (4) is equipped with an AI intelligent interactive device.

6. The elderly care shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective shell (31) is made of hard insulating material, the accommodating cavity (11) is located in the middle part of the sole structure (1), and a wireless charging module is provided on the surface of the protective shell (31).

7. The elderly care shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of flexible conductive sheets (12) is two. The two flexible conductive sheets (12) are respectively disposed on the upper and lower parts of the insole body or the insulating substrate layer, and the two flexible conductive sheets (12) are disconnected and insulated from each other.

8. The elderly care shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressure sensor (33) is distributed in the forefoot pressure area (13) and the heel pressure area (14) of the sole structure (1).

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