Turning-over aid

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of turning aids and discloses a turning aid device, including an elastic pad. The elastic pad has two protrusions on its top surface forming clamping portions, and a central protrusion on its top surface forming a barrier. A leg-holding groove is formed between the clamping portions and the barrier. It also includes an inflatable airbag located at the bottom of the elastic pad, with both sides of the airbag pre-designed as arc-shaped surfaces. When the airbag is inflated, this turning aid device facilitates turning the elderly person; when the airbag deflates, the elderly person's legs are lowered, preventing them from being in a bent and suspended state for extended periods. This eliminates the need for frequent wearing and removal of the turning aid device, reducing the frequency of operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of turning-over devices, specifically turning-over aids. Background Technology

[0002] In the long-term bedridden care of the elderly or patients with illnesses, regular turning is an important nursing method to prevent pressure sores, improve blood circulation, and reduce local pressure. Currently, U-shaped lower limb mattresses are commonly used in clinical practice to turn the elderly. The U-shaped lower limb mattress supports the elderly's legs through two leg grooves, and the arc-shaped structure at the bottom of the mattress allows caregivers to easily turn the elderly from a supine position to a side-lying position.

[0003] However, although the lower limb U-shaped pad provides good support and guidance during rolling over, we have found that it still has certain limitations in practical application:

[0004] When using this product, the U-shaped pad for the lower limbs must be put on the elderly person before each turning over, and then removed after the turning over. However, this back-and-forth operation is quite cumbersome and increases the workload of caregivers. In order to reduce the frequency of operation, some caregivers may choose to place the U-shaped pad between the elderly person's legs for a long time. However, this will cause the elderly person's lower limbs to be in a bent and suspended state for a long time, which can easily cause local discomfort, fatigue, and even affect blood circulation.

[0005] Therefore, we propose a turning aid that can be adjusted according to actual needs, eliminating the need to repeatedly remove it and avoiding discomfort caused by prolonged leg support. Utility Model Content

[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0007] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a turning assist device, which has the advantages of not needing to be repeatedly removed and avoiding discomfort caused by supporting the legs for a long time.

[0008] (II) Technical Solution

[0009] To achieve the aforementioned goals of eliminating the need for repeated removal and avoiding discomfort caused by prolonged leg support, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a turning aid, comprising an elastic pad, wherein the elastic pad has two protrusions on the top of which form clamping portions, and a central protrusion on the top forms a barrier, wherein a leg-locking groove is formed between the clamping portions and the barrier, and further comprising:

[0010] An inflatable airbag is located at the bottom of the elastic pad, and the two sides of the airbag are pre-designed as arc surfaces.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a bottom pad is fixedly installed at the bottom of the airbag.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the airbag is connected to the air cylinder via a connecting pipe, and a piston is installed inside the air cylinder that moves up and down.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a support spring is fixedly provided between the bottom of the piston and the inner bottom wall of the air cylinder;

[0014] A pressure column is installed on the top of the piston, and the top end of the pressure column extends to the outside of the air cylinder and is fixedly connected to a pressure plate.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a guide tube is fixedly installed on the top of the air cylinder, and the pressure column passes through the guide tube.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the pressure column is rotatably mounted on top of the piston;

[0017] A sliding column is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the guide cylinder. The sliding column is slidably disposed in the sliding groove, which is vertically opened on the outer wall of the pressure column.

[0018] The top of the slide is connected to a locking groove, which is perpendicular to the slide and opened along the circumference of the pressure column.

[0019] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0020] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a turning-over aid, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. This turning aid, with its leg-holding grooves and curved airbags on both sides, provides stable and reliable support and guidance for the elderly during turning, allowing caregivers to easily complete the turning operation and reduce the burden of care.

[0022] 2. When the airbag of this turning aid is inflated, it makes it easy for the elderly to turn over. When the airbag is deflated, the elderly's legs are lowered, preventing the legs from being in a bent or suspended state for a long time. This eliminates the need to frequently put on and take off the turning aid, reducing the frequency of operation. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the airbag of this utility model when it deflates;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the air cylinder portion of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking groove part of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Elastic pad; 2. Clamping part; 3. Barrier; 4. Leg groove; 5. Airbag; 6. Base pad; 7. Connecting pipe; 8. Air cylinder; 9. Piston; 10. Support spring; 11. Pressure column; 12. Pressure plate; 13. Guide cylinder; 14. Sliding column; 15. Sliding groove; 16. Locking 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] Example 1:

[0030] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 A turning aid includes an elastic pad 1, such as Figure 1 As shown, the elastic pad 1 has two protrusions on the top of the top forming clamping parts 2, and a middle protrusion on the top forming a barrier 3. A leg-holding groove 4 is formed between the clamping parts 2 and the barrier 3. The two leg-holding grooves 4 are used to place the elderly person's legs respectively.

[0031] In this embodiment, an inflatable airbag 5 is provided at the bottom of the elastic pad 1. The two sides of the airbag 5 are pre-designed as arc-shaped surfaces. When the airbag 5 is inflated, as... Figure 1 As shown, at this time, the airbag 5 and the arc-shaped surfaces on both sides of the airbag 5 can provide stable and reliable support and guidance for the elderly during the turning process, so that caregivers can easily complete the turning operation and reduce the care burden.

[0032] When airbag 5 deflates, as follows Figure 2 As shown, at this time, the height of the elderly's legs is reduced, and the legs will no longer be in a bent and suspended state for a long time. Therefore, there is no need to frequently wear and remove the turning aid, which reduces the frequency of operation. The legs can be placed in the two leg slots 4.

[0033] In this embodiment, a base pad 6 is also fixedly installed at the bottom of the airbag 5, which makes the overall structure of the entire turning aid more stable and less prone to deformation.

[0034] Example 2:

[0035] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 Based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment provides a mechanism for controlling the inflation and deflation of the airbag 5, specifically, as follows: Figure 3The airbag 5 is connected to the air cylinder 8 through the connecting pipe 7. A piston 9 is installed inside the air cylinder 8 and moves up and down. A support spring 10 is fixed between the bottom of the piston 9 and the inner bottom wall of the air cylinder 8. A pressure column 11 is installed on the top of the piston 9. The top of the pressure column 11 extends to the outside of the air cylinder 8 and is fixedly connected to a pressure plate 12.

[0036] In actual use, the turning aid is placed on the bed to support the elderly person's legs, while the air pump 8 is placed on the ground beside the bed. In normal state, the air bladder 5 is deflated. To inflate the air bladder 5 to facilitate turning the elderly person, simply step on the pressure plate 12. The pressure plate 12 moves down, which in turn drives the piston 9 to move down through the pressure column 11. As the piston 9 moves down, it compresses the support spring 10, allowing the air in the air pump 8 to be filled into the air bladder 5 through the connecting pipe 7, thus inflating the air bladder 5 to facilitate turning the elderly person.

[0037] Example 3:

[0038] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 Based on Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2, in this embodiment, a guide tube 13 is fixedly installed on the top of the air cylinder 8, and the pressure column 11 passes through the guide tube 13.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, a sliding column 14 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the guide cylinder 13. The sliding column 14 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove 15, which is vertically opened on the outer wall of the pressure column 11. Figure 4 As shown, a locking groove 16 is provided at the top of the slide groove 15. The locking groove 16 is opened perpendicular to the slide groove 15 along the circumference of the pressure column 11. In addition, the pressure column 11 is rotatably mounted on the top of the piston 9.

[0040] When the pressure plate 12 and pressure column 11 are stepped on, the sliding column 14 moves upward within the sliding groove 15. When the pressure column 11 is fully stepped on, the airbag 5 is in a fully inflated state. If you want to keep the airbag 5 in a fully inflated state, you can use your ankle to rotate the pressure plate 12, causing the pressure column 11 to rotate, which in turn causes the sliding column 14 to lock into the locking groove 16. After the sliding column 14 is locked into the locking groove 16, even if the foot is removed, the piston 9 cannot be reset, thus keeping the airbag 5 in a fully inflated state and providing long-term support, which makes it easier for the elderly to maintain a side-lying position for a certain period of time.

[0041] Similarly, when it is necessary to release, use your ankle to rotate the pressure plate 12 in the opposite direction so that the slide column 14 slides back into the slide groove 15, at which point the piston 9 can return to its normal upward reset.

[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention 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 the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A turning aid, comprising an elastic pad (1), wherein the elastic pad (1) has two protrusions on the top of which form clamping portions (2), and a middle protrusion on the top forms a guard (3), and a leg-holding groove (4) is formed between the clamping portions (2) and the guard (3), characterized in that, Also includes: An inflatable airbag (5) is located at the bottom of the elastic pad (1), and the two sides of the airbag (5) are pre-designed as arc surfaces.

2. The turning aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: A base pad (6) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the airbag (5).

3. The turning aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The airbag (5) is connected to the air cylinder (8) through the connecting pipe (7), and a piston (9) is installed inside the air cylinder (8) to move up and down.

4. The turning aid according to claim 3, characterized in that: A support spring (10) is fixedly installed between the bottom of the piston (9) and the inner bottom wall of the cylinder (8). A pressure column (11) is installed on the top of the piston (9), and the top end of the pressure column (11) extends to the outside of the air cylinder (8) and is fixedly connected to a pressure plate (12).

5. The turning aid according to claim 4, characterized in that: A guide tube (13) is fixedly installed on the top of the air cylinder (8), and the pressure column (11) passes through the guide tube (13).

6. The turning aid according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressure column (11) is rotatably mounted on top of the piston (9); A sliding column (14) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the guide cylinder (13). The sliding column (14) is slidably disposed in the sliding groove (15). The sliding groove (15) is vertically opened on the outer wall of the pressure column (11). The top end of the slide (15) is connected to a locking groove (16), which is perpendicular to the slide (15) and opened along the circumference of the pressure column (11).

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