An adjustable inflatable limb elevation frame
By designing an adjustable inflatable limb elevation frame, problems such as pressure sores, traction pin slippage, and foot drop caused by lower limb fracture traction tools have been solved, achieving comfortable positioning for patients and saving space.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QUANZHOU ZHENGGU HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing traction devices for lower limb fractures are prone to complications such as pressure sores, traction pin slippage, traction pin puncture infection, and foot drop during long-term use, and patients experience poor comfort and skin cleaning is difficult to implement.
Design an adjustable inflatable limb elevator comprising a telescopic and foldable support frame, an inflatable cushion, and a guide frame. By adjusting the height and angle of the support frame and the position of the guide frame, in conjunction with the inflatable cushion and rollers, the patient can achieve comfortable positioning and maintain a functional position, and it can be folded to save space.
It effectively prevents pressure sores and foot drop, improves patient comfort, simplifies skin cleaning, reduces complications, and can be folded to save space when not in use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical assistive devices, and in particular to an adjustable inflatable limb elevator. Background Technology
[0002] In clinical practice, lower limb skeletal traction is a common method for treating lower limb fractures. Common methods include femoral-ankle traction, tibial tuberosity traction, and calcaneal traction. However, due to the generally long traction time, patients need to remain in bed for extended periods, and the traction limb is immobilized, which can easily lead to complications such as pressure sores, traction pin slippage, pin site infection, and foot drop. This necessitates the use of traction devices to elevate the lower limb and address lower limb fractures. However, during clinical treatment, the traction and immobilization, resulting in prolonged fixed positions, can cause discomfort for patients, making skin cleaning difficult. Prolonged pressure on bony prominences and the heel can easily lead to pressure sores, and prolonged immobilization or lack of effective exercise due to pain can cause foot drop. Therefore, we have designed an adjustable inflatable limb elevation frame that can be adjusted to a comfortable level based on patient experience, suitable for different patients; it allows for breathability of the skin under pressure to prevent pressure sores; it maintains the functional position of the traction limb to prevent foot drop; and when not in use, it can be folded for storage, saving space. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adjustable inflatable limb elevator that can maintain the functional position of the affected limb and can be adjusted to a suitable level of comfort based on the user's experience, preventing complications and saving space when stored.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] This utility model proposes an adjustable inflatable limb elevator, including a retractable foldable support frame and an inflatable pad disposed on the retractable foldable support frame. A guide frame is provided on one side of the retractable foldable support frame, and guide wheels are provided on the top of the retractable foldable support frame.
[0006] Furthermore, the retractable and foldable support frame includes a base frame and a support frame, with each of the four corners of the base frame hinged to the corresponding four corners of the support frame via a vertical rod.
[0007] Furthermore, the vertical rods of the retractable foldable support frame are all retractable support rods.
[0008] Furthermore, the guide frame includes a first guide rod and a second guide rod, one end of which is hinged to one side of the telescopic foldable support frame. Both the first guide rod and the second guide rod are provided with an adjusting rod for adjusting the horizontal angle of the first guide rod and the second guide rod.
[0009] Furthermore, the retractable and foldable support frame is provided with anti-slip rollers underneath.
[0010] Furthermore, the guide wheel is mounted on the support arch, which is hinged to the telescopic folding support frame.
[0011] Furthermore, the inflatable pad is provided with fixing ropes on both sides for securing it to the retractable foldable support frame.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By adjusting the height of the vertical rod of the retractable folding support frame, the length of the support frame, and the horizontal angle of the guide frame, it can be adapted to different patients. The rollers under the retractable folding support frame facilitate its movement. Equipped with an inflatable cushion, it is breathable, ensuring patient leg comfort and preventing pressure sores. During traction, it maintains a neutral position, preventing foot drop and complications. When not in use, the retractable folding support frame can be folded, saving space. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 1 .
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 .
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the retractable and foldable support frame in its folded state.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the retractable and foldable support frame.
[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the folding structure.
[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an adjustable inflatable pad in its folded state.
[0019] In the diagram, 1-Retractable and foldable support frame, 101-Base frame, 102-Support frame, 103-Vertical rod, 2-Inflatable cushion, 3-Inflation / deflation control device, 4-First guide rod, 5-Second guide rod, 6-Adjusting rod, 7-First support rod, 8-Guide wheel, 9-Second support rod, 10-Support arch, 11-Traction rope, 12-Weight, 13-Roller, 14-Roller catch, 15-Fixing rope, 16-Human leg, 17-Mounting shell, 171-Spring, 172-Locking hole, 173-Control handle, 18-Lock tongue, 19-Base, 20-Tied rope. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0021] Please see Figures 1 to 6 This utility model provides an embodiment:
[0022] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 An adjustable inflatable limb lifter includes a retractable foldable support frame 1 and an inflatable pad 2 disposed on the retractable foldable support frame 1. A guide frame is provided on one side of the retractable foldable support frame 1, and a guide wheel 8 is provided on the top of the retractable foldable support frame 1.
[0023] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The retractable and foldable support frame includes a base frame 101 and a support frame 102. Each of the four corners of the base frame 101 is hinged to the corresponding four corners of the support frame 102 via a vertical rod 103. When folding is required, the angle of the vertical rod 103 is adjusted, and the support frame 102 can be folded accordingly.
[0024] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The vertical rods 103 of the telescopic and foldable support frame 1 are all telescopic support rods.
[0025] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 The guide frame includes a first guide rod 4 and a second guide rod 5. One end of both the first guide rod 4 and the second guide rod 5 is hinged to one side of the telescopic and foldable support frame 1. Both the first guide rod 4 and the second guide rod 5 are provided with adjusting rods 6 to adjust their horizontal angles. The adjusting rod 6 consists of two telescopic adjusting rods of different thicknesses. Each section of the adjusting rod 6 has several corresponding bolt holes for bolt insertion. The horizontal angle of the first guide rod 4 and the second guide rod 5 is adjusted by adjusting the position of the bolts in different bolt holes, and finally, the rods are locked with nuts.
[0026] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The retractable and foldable support frame 1 is provided with anti-slip rollers 13 below. The rollers 13 have two roller blocks 14. When the rollers 13 do not need to move, the two roller blocks 14 are pressed down to the front and rear positions of the rollers 13 respectively to lock the rollers 13 and prevent them from sliding.
[0027] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4The guide wheel 8 is mounted on the support arch 10, which is hinged to the telescopic foldable support frame 1. The support arch 10 is fastened to the support frame 102 of the telescopic foldable support frame 1, and its angle can be adjusted as needed before being fixed with bolts. A first support rod 7 is mounted on the vertical rod 103 of the telescopic foldable support frame 1, and a limit block is provided on the first support rod 7. A second support rod 9 is provided on the support arch 10, and the second support rod 9 is limited by inserting into the limit block on the first support rod 7, so that the support arch 10 is fixed when it reaches the maximum tilt angle.
[0028] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The inflatable pad has fixing ropes 15 on both sides for binding to the retractable and foldable support frame 1.
[0029] Working principle: The retractable foldable support frame 1 moves to a suitable position via the rollers 13 located below it. The roller locking block 14 is pressed down to prevent the rollers 13 from sliding. The distance of the patient's limb is measured. The inflatable cushion 2 is installed on the retractable foldable support frame 1. The binding rope 20 on the inflatable cushion 2 is fastened to the support frame 102 of the retractable foldable support frame 1. The inflation and deflation control device 3 inflates the inflatable cushion 2. It is then tied to the retractable foldable support frame 1 via the fixing rope 15. After traction is performed on the patient, the traction rope 11 is guided by the guide wheel 8 and suspended by the weight 12 to provide traction according to the patient's comfort. The affected limb is then positioned in a functional position. When the height needs to be adjusted, the extension distance of the vertical rod 103 of the retractable foldable support frame 1 can be adjusted accordingly. Leg comfort can be adjusted by adjusting the horizontal angle of the first guide rod 4 and the second guide rod 5. When folding is required, press the control handle 173 inside the housing 17. The control handle 173 lifts the other end of the spring piece 171, and the locking hole 172 on the spring piece 171 disengages from the locking tongue 18. The support frame 102 moves to one side, causing the vertical rod 103 to fold. When standing upright is required, there is no need to operate the control handle 173. Simply lift the support frame 102 upwards. The support frame 102 causes the vertical rod 103 to stand upright. The locking tongue 18 on the support frame 102 inserts into the locking hole 172 of the spring piece 171, and the vertical rod 103 remains locked. It then remains in an upright state. It is safe and reliable, and the retractable foldable support frame 1 can be folded when not in use, saving space.
Claims
1. An adjustable inflatable limb elevator, characterized in that: It includes a retractable and foldable support frame and an inflatable cushion disposed on the retractable and foldable support frame. A guide frame is provided on one side of the retractable and foldable support frame, and a guide wheel is provided on the top of the retractable and foldable support frame.
2. The adjustable inflatable limb elevator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The retractable and foldable support frame includes a base frame and a support frame, and the four corners of the base frame are each hinged to the four corresponding corners of the support frame via a vertical rod.
3. The adjustable inflatable limb elevator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vertical rods of the retractable foldable support frame are all retractable support rods.
4. The adjustable inflatable limb elevator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide frame includes a first guide rod and a second guide rod. One end of the first guide rod and the second guide rod are both hinged to one side of the telescopic foldable support frame. The first guide rod and the second guide rod are both provided with an adjusting rod to adjust the horizontal angle of the first guide rod and the second guide rod.
5. An adjustable inflatable limb elevator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The retractable and foldable support frame is equipped with anti-slip rollers at its bottom.
6. An adjustable inflatable limb elevator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide wheel is mounted on the support arch, and the support arch is hinged to the telescopic foldable support frame.
7. An adjustable inflatable limb elevator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inflatable cushion has fixing ropes on both sides for securing it to the retractable foldable support frame.