Foot pressure gait device for foot assessment

Abstract

This utility model discloses a foot pressure gait device for foot assessment, relating to the field of analytical equipment technology. The foot pressure gait device includes: a monitoring module comprising a housing and a data acquisition unit mounted on the housing; and a buffer pad connected to one side of the housing via a connecting part and capable of flipping relative to the housing. When the buffer pad is flipped to a preset position, the buffer pad and the housing are arranged in upper and lower layers. The technical solution provided by this utility model can solve the problem of insufficient constraint between the gait analyzer and the buffer pad, which leads to an increased distance between the buffer pad and the gait analyzer during use, requiring multiple adjustments of the buffer pad.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of analytical equipment technology, and in particular to a foot pressure gait device for foot assessment. Background Technology

[0002] A gait analyzer is a medical device used to analyze human walking patterns. It captures gait data through sensors and algorithms to help diagnose diseases, assess rehabilitation effects, or optimize athletic performance.

[0003] Gait analyzers typically have a cushioning pad on one side. Users stand on this pad before monitoring, and it provides a cushioning effect similar to natural ground, allowing them to stand in a more natural preparatory state for walking. It can also serve as a temporary standing area for multiple monitoring sessions. However, currently, the gait analyzer and cushioning pad are separate components. This lack of constraint from the cushioning pad leads to an increased distance between the user and the analyzer, requiring adjustments to the pad's position. As the frequency of monitoring and the number of users increase, the number of adjustments also increases. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a foot pressure gait device for foot assessment, which aims to solve the problem that the lack of constraint between the gait analyzer and the cushioning pad leads to an increased distance between the cushioning pad and the gait analyzer during use, requiring multiple adjustments of the cushioning pad.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the foot pressure gait device for foot assessment proposed in this utility model includes:

[0006] The monitoring module includes a housing and a data acquisition unit installed in the housing;

[0007] A cushioning pad is connected to one side of the housing via a connecting part and is capable of flipping relative to the housing;

[0008] When the buffer pad is flipped to the preset position, the buffer pad and the housing are arranged in layers.

[0009] In one embodiment, two buffer pads are configured, and the two buffer pads are respectively connected to opposite sides of the housing.

[0010] In one embodiment, the connecting portion is configured as a flexible portion.

[0011] In one embodiment, the flexible portion is configured as a flexible connecting sleeve, wherein the flexible connecting sleeve covers the buffer pad.

[0012] In one embodiment, a folding plate is further provided between the buffer pad and the housing, and the folding plate is spaced apart from both the housing and the buffer pad. The flexible part is fixed to the folding plate and the buffer pad.

[0013] In one embodiment, the cushioning pad is provided with an anti-slip layer.

[0014] In one embodiment, the housing includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion that are detachably connected. The first housing portion and the second housing portion are provided with a fixing portion. When the first housing portion is connected to the second housing portion, the fixing portion can fix the flexible portion to the housing.

[0015] In one embodiment, the fixing part includes a plurality of columnar structures, and the flexible part is provided with a plurality of through holes. When the first shell part is connected to the second shell part, the columnar structures can be inserted into the through holes.

[0016] In one embodiment, the buffer pad has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the buffer pad can be flipped relative to the housing. In the second state, the buffer pad can be fixed relative to the housing, and the buffer pad and the housing are arranged in upper and lower layers.

[0017] The foot pressure gait device for foot assessment also includes a locking component for switching the cushioning pad between the first state and the second state.

[0018] In one embodiment, the locking component includes a first magnetic portion disposed on the housing and a second magnetic portion disposed on the buffer pad;

[0019] When the first magnetic part is connected to the second magnetic part, the buffer pad is in the second state;

[0020] When the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part are separated, the buffer pad is in the first state.

[0021] The technical solution of this utility model uses a connecting part to connect the buffer pad to the shell, which can achieve the purpose of constraining the buffer pad to the shell. When the user needs to stand on the buffer pad as a temporary standing area during multiple monitoring sessions, the buffer pad is difficult to move under the constraint of the shell. At the same time, when multiple users are monitoring, the buffer pad is also difficult to move under the constraint of the shell, greatly reducing the frequency of buffer pad adjustment, thereby solving the technical problems existing in the prior art. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the foot pressure gait device for foot assessment provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view of a foot pressure gait device used for foot assessment;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the cushioning pad in the foot pressure gait device for foot assessment provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second state of the cushioning pad in the foot pressure gait device for foot assessment provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 A simplified structural diagram of the housing and connecting part in an embodiment of the foot pressure gait device for foot assessment provided by this utility model.

[0028] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0029] 100. Monitoring module; 110. Housing; 111. First housing section; 112. Second housing section; 113. Fixing part; 120. Data acquisition unit;

[0030] 200. Buffer pad; 210. Folded edge groove;

[0031] 300. Connecting part; 310. Through hole;

[0032] 400, folding plate;

[0033] 500, Locking component; 510, First magnetic part; 520, Second magnetic part.

[0034] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0036] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0037] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0038] This invention proposes a foot pressure gait device for foot assessment.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 In one embodiment of the present invention, the foot pressure gait device for foot assessment includes a monitoring module 100 and a cushioning pad 200.

[0040] The monitoring module 100 includes a housing 110 and a data acquisition unit 120 mounted on the housing 110. The data acquisition unit 120 includes a diaphragm pressure sensor, which can be either a capacitive or resistive sensor. The diaphragm pressure sensor collects the pressure on the user's sole. The data acquisition unit 120 can be electrically connected to other data processing units, feeding back the collected pressure data to the data processing units, which then present the data graphically. Further, in some embodiments, the foot pressure gait device for foot assessment also includes a data processing unit electrically connected to the data acquisition unit 120. After acquiring the user's sole pressure data, the data acquisition unit 120 feeds the data back to the data processing unit for processing.

[0041] Furthermore, the buffer pad 200 is connected to one side of the housing 110 via the connecting part 300. It should be noted that by connecting the buffer pad 200 to the housing 110 using the connecting part 300, the buffer pad 200 can be constrained to the housing 110. When a user needs to stand on the buffer pad 200 as a temporary standing area during multiple monitoring sessions, the buffer pad 200 is less likely to shift under the constraint of the housing 110. Similarly, when multiple users are monitoring, the buffer pad 200 is also less likely to shift under the constraint of the housing 110, greatly reducing the frequency of adjustment of the buffer pad 200 and thus solving the technical problems existing in the prior art. At the same time, the integrated folding structure avoids the problem of the buffer pad 200 being easily lost or mismatched as an independent accessory, eliminating the need for additional management of separate components and improving the integrity and convenience of equipment use.

[0042] Furthermore, the buffer pad 200 is capable of flipping relative to the housing 110; when the buffer pad 200 is flipped to a preset position, the buffer pad 200 and the housing 110 are arranged in layers (see...). Figure 4 The preset position refers to the position reached when the buffer pad 200 is rotated approximately 180 degrees around the connection point. At this position, the buffer pad 200 is nearly parallel to the housing 110. The buffer pad 200 and the housing 110 are arranged in layers, which significantly reduces the overall size of the device. In particular, it can be folded and stored when not in use, reducing the area occupied and making it easy to store in places with limited space, such as clinics and rehabilitation centers. It also facilitates the handling or movement of the device.

[0043] In one embodiment, reference Figure 1 , Figure 2Two cushioning pads 200 are configured, each connected to opposite sides of the housing 110. The use of two pads increases user flexibility; the user can use the cushioning pads 200 when positioned on one side of the housing 110, and vice versa. Furthermore, the two cushioning pads 200 connected to both sides of the housing 110 ensure relatively even force distribution, reducing the risk of tipping, sliding, or twisting due to unilateral force. This is particularly suitable for rehabilitation patients with higher body weight or poor balance, improving safety during use.

[0044] However, this design is not limited to this; in some embodiments, reference is made to... Figure 3 The buffer pad 200 can be configured as a single unit, wherein the buffer pad 200 has a groove structure in the middle for placing the monitoring module 100. To improve the friction between the buffer pad 200 and the ground in this embodiment, the side of the buffer pad 200 in contact with the ground is provided with an anti-slip structure such as an anti-slip pad. Of course, in this embodiment, the connecting part 300 can be a snap-fit ​​structure or a magnetic structure. In this case, after the monitoring module 100 is placed in the groove structure, the monitoring module 100 can be connected to the buffer pad 200 through the snap-fit ​​structure or the magnetic structure. Furthermore, in order to facilitate the portability of the buffer pad 200, the buffer pad 200 is provided with a folding groove 210. Part of the buffer pad 200 can be folded along the folding groove 210 to achieve the folding of the buffer pad 200. This reduces the size of the buffer pad 200. In this embodiment, the buffer pad uses a buffer material with a certain thickness, which can maximize the buffering effect under the effect of a certain thickness. Of course, in some embodiments, a relatively thin cushioning material can also be used. In this case, the cushioning pad 200 does not need to be provided with a folding groove. Since the thickness is small, the cushioning pad 200 can be rolled up and carried. However, the cushioning effect of the relatively thin cushioning pad 200 is limited, and there is a problem of poor cushioning effect.

[0045] In one embodiment, the cushioning pad 200 can be made of a composite material of silicone and foam, wherein the foam can be made of EVA or XPE material, and the silicone is bonded to the foam surface by means of adhesive. Meanwhile, the structure of the connecting part 300 can have a variety of optional implementation schemes, including a hinge structure, a pivot, a flexible part, etc., wherein the flexible part can be a flexible connecting strip, a flexible connecting sleeve, etc.

[0046] In one embodiment, the connecting portion 300 is configured as a flexible portion, which covers the buffer pad 200. This can be understood as a flexible connecting sleeve covering the outside of the buffer pad 200. The flexible connecting sleeve can cover part or all of the structure of the buffer pad 200 by adhesive bonding. In some embodiments, the flexible connecting sleeve can completely cover the outside of the buffer pad 200 to achieve the purpose of covering the buffer pad 200. In this case, the inside of the flexible connecting sleeve is in close contact with the outside of the buffer pad 200. In this method, when processing the buffer pad 200, it is only necessary to insert the buffer pad 200 into the flexible connecting sleeve through the opening, and then sew the opening of the flexible connecting sleeve. At this time, the outside of the flexible connecting sleeve has a portion reserved for connection with the housing 110. Finally, this portion is connected to the housing 110. This method has relatively low processing and production costs.

[0047] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the buffer pad 200 is provided with an anti-slip layer (not shown). Depending on the connection relationship between the connecting portion 300 and the buffer pad 200, the anti-slip layer can be provided on either the connecting portion 300 or the buffer pad 200. Specifically, when the anti-slip layer is provided on the connecting portion 300, the connecting portion 300 is configured as a flexible connecting sleeve, which is fixed to the outside of the buffer pad 200. The flexible connecting sleeve can be fixed to the outside of the buffer pad 200 by adhesive or other means. In this case, the flexible connecting sleeve can completely cover the buffer pad 200 or partially cover it. Specifically, when the anti-slip layer is provided on the buffer pad 200, at least a portion of the structure of the buffer pad 200 is not covered by the connecting portion 300, and the anti-slip layer can be provided on the buffer pad 200.

[0048] In one embodiment, a folding plate 400 is further provided between the buffer pad 200 and the housing 110. The folding plate 400 is spaced apart from both the housing 110 and the buffer pad 200. The flexible part is fixed to the folding plate 400 and the buffer pad 200. It should be noted that, in order to facilitate the flipping of the buffer pad 200, there will be a relatively large gap between the buffer pad 200 and the housing 110. This gap is connected by the flexible part. In this case, the flexible part may be relatively long, resulting in a small area of ​​the buffer pad 200. To further address the small-range displacement of the buffer pad 200, a folding plate 400 is installed between the buffer pad 200 and the housing 110. When the buffer pad 200 and the housing 110 are stacked, the folding plate 400 can stand upright. Using the folding plate 400 as an intermediate support, the originally relatively long flexible connection is decomposed into two shorter flexible connections. In the use state (when the buffer pad 200 is unfolded), the folding plate 400 can play a role in lateral support and limiting, restricting the front-back / left-right swaying of the buffer pad 200.

[0049] In one embodiment, reference Figure 5The housing 110 includes a detachably connected first housing portion 111 and a second housing portion 112. The first housing portion 111 and the second housing portion 112 are provided with fixing portions 113. When the first housing portion 111 is connected to the second housing portion 112, the fixing portions 113 can fix the flexible portion to the housing 110. The fixing portions 113 can be a serrated structure or a planar structure. When a serrated structure is used, when the first housing portion 111 and the second housing portion 112 are connected, the two fixing portions 113 can approach each other, fixing the flexible portion to the housing 110 through clamping force. When the fixing portions 113 are serrated, their clamping force is relatively large. Simultaneously, with this structure, the assembly process is simple and quick, requiring no additional fasteners or special tools, reducing production and maintenance costs. Furthermore, the detachably connected structure of the first housing portion 111 and the second housing portion 112 can be detachably connected by screw fastening or by snap-fit.

[0050] In one embodiment, reference Figure 5 The fixing part 113 includes multiple columnar structures, and the flexible part is provided with multiple through holes 310. When the first shell part 111 is connected to the second shell part 112, the columnar structures can be inserted into the through holes 310. It should be noted that the multiple columnar structures in the first shell part 111 and the second shell part 112 can be staggered or arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. When arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, the columnar structure in the first shell part 111 can fit over the outer side of the columnar structure in the second shell part 112, or the columnar structure in the second shell part 112 can fit over the outer side of the columnar structure in the first shell part 111. After the columnar structure is inserted into the through hole 310, it can form a physical limit, making it difficult for it to come out of the fixed position even if the flexible part is made of soft and easily deformable material, when repeatedly flipped or stepped on.

[0051] In one embodiment, reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 The cushioning pad 200 has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the cushioning pad 200 can be flipped relative to the housing 110; in the second state, the cushioning pad 200 can be fixed relative to the housing 110, and the cushioning pad 200 and the housing 110 are arranged in layers. The foot pressure gait device for foot assessment also includes a locking component 500, which is used to switch the cushioning pad 200 between the first state and the second state. After use, the cushioning pad 200 is flipped back to the top / bottom of the housing 110 and firmly fixed by the locking component, resulting in a neat and stable device shape; after locking, it forms an integrated and compact structure, significantly improving transportation stability.

[0052] In one embodiment, the locking component 500 includes a first magnetic part 510 disposed on the housing 110 and a second magnetic part 520 disposed on the buffer pad 200. When the first magnetic part 510 is connected to the second magnetic part 520, the buffer pad 200 is in the second state; when the first magnetic part 510 is separated from the second magnetic part 520, the buffer pad 200 is in the first state. When the buffer pad 200 is flipped and approaches the housing 110 to a certain distance, the magnetic force automatically attracts it into place, eliminating the need for precise alignment or applying additional pressure, thus lowering the operational threshold. It should be noted that when two buffer pads 200 are provided, each buffer pad 200 has multiple magnetic parts. In this case, when two buffer pads 200 are adjacent and layered, the two buffer pads 200 can be magnetically attracted.

[0053] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A foot pressure gait device for foot assessment, characterized in that, include: The monitoring module includes a housing and a data acquisition unit installed in the housing; A cushioning pad is connected to one side of the housing via a connecting part and is capable of flipping relative to the housing; When the buffer pad is flipped to the preset position, the buffer pad and the housing are arranged in layers.

2. The foot pressure gait device for foot assessment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer pads are configured in two parts, and the two buffer pads are respectively connected to opposite sides of the housing.

3. The foot pressure gait device for foot assessment as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The connecting part is configured as a flexible part.

4. The foot pressure gait device for foot assessment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The flexible part is configured as a flexible connecting sleeve, wherein the flexible connecting sleeve covers the buffer pad.

5. The foot pressure gait device for foot assessment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, A folding plate is also provided between the buffer pad and the housing. The folding plate is spaced apart from the housing and the buffer pad. The flexible part is fixed to the folding plate and the buffer pad.

6. The foot pressure gait device for foot assessment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The cushioning pad has an anti-slip layer.

7. The foot pressure gait device for foot assessment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The housing includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion that are detachably connected. The first housing portion and the second housing portion are provided with a fixing portion. When the first housing portion and the second housing portion are connected, the fixing portion can fix the flexible portion to the housing.

8. The foot pressure gait device for foot assessment as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The fixing part includes multiple columnar structures, and the flexible part is provided with multiple through holes. When the first shell part is connected to the second shell part, the columnar structures can be inserted into the through holes.

9. The foot pressure gait device for foot assessment as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The buffer pad has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the buffer pad can be flipped relative to the housing. In the second state, the buffer pad can be fixed relative to the housing, and the buffer pad and the housing are arranged in layers. The foot pressure gait device for foot assessment also includes a locking component for switching the cushioning pad between the first state and the second state.

10. The foot pressure gait device for foot assessment as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The locking component includes a first magnetic part disposed on the housing and a second magnetic part disposed on the buffer pad; When the first magnetic part is connected to the second magnetic part, the buffer pad is in the second state; When the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part are separated, the buffer pad is in the first state.

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