Adjustable lower extremity elevation pad
The adjustable lower limb elevation pad's sliding structure and flexible pad design solve the problem of traditional devices being unable to adjust, enabling patients to independently adjust the comfort and hygiene of lower limb elevation, thus improving the effectiveness of use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIAXING NO 1 HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Traditional lower limb elevation devices cannot flexibly adjust height and angle, cannot adapt to individual differences among different patients, and have hygiene and comfort issues.
It adopts an adjustable lower limb elevation pad, and the position of the left and right movable plates can be adjusted by the sliding structure of the sliding rod and the sliding sleeve and the pull rope. Combined with the flexible pad and the self-lubricating layer, the height and angle can be adjusted independently. The hygiene and comfort are improved by the detachable mask and pad.
It enables patients to independently adjust the comfort and stability of lower limb elevation, improves hygiene and comfort during use, reduces frictional resistance, and facilitates cleaning and replacement of parts.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of nursing tools, specifically relating to an adjustable lower limb elevation pad. Background Technology
[0002] Elevating the lower limbs is a common practice in medical care and rehabilitation to promote blood circulation, relieve edema, and aid postoperative recovery, especially in cases of leg injuries, prevention of venous thrombosis, and orthopedic postoperative rehabilitation. Traditional methods of lower limb elevation often use ordinary pillows, wedge-shaped foam pads, or fixed-angle lower limb supports, but these methods have significant drawbacks. Ordinary pillows and foam pads are difficult to maintain a stable height and angle, and are prone to shifting during patient movement, resulting in poor support. Fixed-angle lower limb supports cannot be flexibly adjusted according to individual patient differences (such as body type and injury condition), leading to poor comfort and the potential for pressure injuries due to compression of local tissues. The adjustment of the position and height of the lower limb elevation pillow or pad depends on medical staff; patients cannot adjust it themselves.
[0003] Furthermore, most existing lower limb elevation devices are one-piece structures, which cannot adapt to the different lower limb widths of patients, thus limiting their application scenarios. At the same time, the surface of the devices lacks cushioning materials or removable cleaning parts, making them prone to bacterial growth with long-term use, and they are also difficult to meet the comfort needs of patients with sensitive skin. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: an adjustable lower limb elevation pad, including a base plate, a left movable plate, and a right movable plate. Slide rods are respectively provided on both sides of the base plate, with both ends of the slide rods fixedly connected to the base plate. Slide sleeves are installed on the slide rods, and the slide sleeves are slidably mounted on the slide rods. The left and right movable plates are respectively placed on the base plate. The left movable plate is fixedly connected to the slide sleeve on one side of the slide rod of the base plate, and the right movable plate is fixedly connected to the slide sleeve on the other side of the slide rod of the base plate. A face mask is respectively fitted onto the left and right movable plates. Several flexible pads are provided between the face mask and the left or right movable plate. Pull ropes are respectively connected to the left and right movable plates, with both ends of the pull ropes fixedly connected to the left or right movable plate.
[0005] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the left movable plate has an inclined surface and a flat surface arranged in sequence, and the right movable plate has an inclined surface and a flat surface arranged in sequence, with a plurality of flexible pads respectively provided on the inclined surface and the flat surface.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the flexible pad is a sponge block, a cloth bag filled with cotton, or a cloth bag filled with synthetic fibers.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the lower perimeter of the left movable plate and the lower perimeter of the right movable plate are respectively provided with slots, the mask is provided with a cover opening, and an elastic band is connected to the cover opening.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the sliding rod has two sliding sleeves, which are respectively connected to the front and rear ends of the left movable plate or the front and rear ends of the right movable plate.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the base plate is provided with mounting grooves on both sides, the sliding rods are located in the mounting grooves, the two ends of the sliding rods are provided with connecting blocks, the connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the base plate, and the connecting blocks are provided with upper through holes and lower through holes for the pull rope to pass through.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the left and right movable plates are made of wood or plastic, the sliding rod and sliding sleeve are made of metal, a linear bearing is provided between the sliding rod and the sliding sleeve, and the base plate is made of wood, plastic or metal.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the upper surface of the base plate, the lower surface of the left movable plate, and the lower surface of the right movable plate are respectively fixedly connected with a self-lubricating layer, which is polytetrafluoroethylene.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: Through the sliding structure of the sliding rod and sleeve, patients can flexibly adjust the position of the left and right movable plates themselves using the pull rope, keeping their lower limbs in a comfortable position. The height of the left and right movable plates can be adjusted by medical staff using an appropriate number of flexible pads. The flexible pads and mask not only improve comfort but also enhance hygiene and skin-friendliness by allowing for pad replacement and mask disassembly and cleaning. The self-lubricating layer and linear bearings reduce component friction, facilitating the movement of the left and right movable plates and making it possible for patients to pull the plates themselves. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0015] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "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 refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and 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 based on the specific circumstances.
[0018] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the adjustable lower limb elevation pad includes a base plate 1, a left movable plate 2, and a right movable plate 3. Slide rods 4 are provided on both sides of the base plate 1, with both ends of the slide rods 4 fixedly connected to the base plate 1. Sliding sleeves 5 are installed on the slide rods 4, and the sliding sleeves 5 are slidably mounted on the slide rods 4. The left movable plate 2 and the right movable plate 3 are respectively placed on the base plate 1. The left movable plate 2 is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve 5 on one side of the slide rod 4 of the base plate 1, and the right movable plate 3 is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve 5 on the other side of the slide rod 4 of the base plate 1. Face masks are respectively fitted on the left movable plate 2 and the right movable plate 3. Several flexible pads 6 are provided between the face mask and the left movable plate 2 or the right movable plate 3. Pull ropes 7 are respectively connected to the left movable plate 2 and the right movable plate 3, with both ends of the pull ropes 7 fixedly connected to the left movable plate 2 or the right movable plate 3. Two sliding sleeves 5 are fitted onto the sliding rod 4. Linear bearings are installed between the sliding sleeves 5 and the sliding rod 4 to ensure that the sliding sleeves 5 can achieve high-precision, low-friction linear sliding on the sliding rod 4, providing stable guidance for the movement of the left movable plate 2 and the right movable plate 3. The left movable plate 2 and the right movable plate 3 are respectively fixedly connected to the sliding sleeves 5 on the corresponding sliding rod 4. The connection method can be bolt fastening or welding to ensure the connection strength. Both the left movable plate 2 and the right movable plate 3 are composed of sequentially connected inclined surfaces 8 and flat surfaces 9. The angle of the inclined surface 8 can be designed within the range of 15° - 45° according to ergonomic principles to meet different lower limb elevation needs. The flexible pad 6 is located inside the mask and is restrained and fixed by the mask.
[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the left movable plate 2 has an inclined surface 8 and a flat surface 9 arranged in sequence, and the right movable plate 3 has an inclined surface 8 and a flat surface 9 arranged in sequence. Several flexible pads 6 are respectively provided on the inclined surface 8 and the flat surface 9.
[0020] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the flexible pad 6 is a sponge block, a cloth bag filled with cotton, or a cloth bag filled with synthetic fibers. The surface of the pad may be textured to prevent the patient's lower limbs from sliding during use. Simultaneously, the pad and the movable plate can be quickly assembled and disassembled using Velcro, snaps, or other methods for easy cleaning and replacement. As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the lower perimeter of the left movable plate 2 and the lower perimeter of the right movable plate 3 are respectively provided with slots. The mask has an opening connected to an elastic band. The mask is made of breathable, skin-friendly fabric material, and its edges have elastic cuffs to ensure a tight fit to the movable plate and prevent displacement of the flexible pad 6. Multiple fasteners are provided between the mask and the movable plate to further enhance the fixing effect.
[0021] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the slide rod 4 has two sliding sleeves 5, which are respectively connected to the front and rear ends of the left movable plate 2 or the front and rear ends of the right movable plate 3.
[0022] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the base plate 1 is provided with mounting grooves 14 on both sides, and the sliding rods 4 are respectively located in the mounting grooves 14. Connecting blocks 13 are provided at both ends of the sliding rods 4, and the connecting blocks 13 are fixedly connected to the base plate 1. The connecting blocks 13 are provided with an upper through hole 11 and a lower through hole 12 for the pull rope 7 to pass through. The base plate 1, as a basic load-bearing component, has mounting grooves symmetrically arranged on both sides. The depth of the mounting grooves is adapted to the diameter of the sliding rods 4, and the sliding rods 4 are horizontally fixed in the mounting grooves. The pull rope 7 is fixedly connected to the left movable plate 2 and the right movable plate 3 at both ends, and passes through the upper and lower through holes on the connecting blocks to form an adjustable closed-loop structure. The pull rope 7 is made of high-strength, wear-resistant nylon rope, and the edges of the through holes on the connecting blocks are rounded to prevent wear on the pull rope 7.
[0023] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the left movable plate 2 and the right movable plate 3 are made of wood or plastic, the sliding rod 4 and the sliding sleeve 5 are made of metal, a linear bearing is provided between the sliding rod 4 and the sliding sleeve 5, and the base plate 1 is made of wood, plastic or metal.
[0024] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, a self-lubricating layer 10 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate 1, the lower surface of the left movable plate 2, and the lower surface of the right movable plate 3, respectively. The self-lubricating layer 10 is made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). PTFE has excellent self-lubricating properties and a low coefficient of friction, which can reduce the resistance when the movable plates move on the base plate 1, making the adjustment process smoother.
[0025] It is worth mentioning that the technical features such as linear bearings involved in this utility model patent application should be regarded as prior art. The specific structure, working principle, and possible control methods and spatial arrangement of these technical features can be conventionally selected in the field and should not be regarded as the utility model point of this utility model patent. This utility model patent will not elaborate further.
[0026] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make many modifications and variations based on the concept of the present invention without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of the present invention through logical analysis, reasoning or limited experimentation on the basis of the prior art should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.
Claims
1. An adjustable lower limb elevation pad, characterized in that, The device includes a base plate, a left movable plate, and a right movable plate. Slide rods are provided on both sides of the base plate, with both ends of the slide rods fixedly connected to the base plate. Sliding sleeves are installed on each slide rod, and the sliding sleeves are slidably mounted on the slide rods. The left and right movable plates are placed on the base plate. The left movable plate is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve on one side of the slide rod of the base plate, and the right movable plate is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve on the other side of the slide rod of the base plate. A face mask is fitted onto both the left and right movable plates, and several flexible pads are provided between the face mask and the left or right movable plate. Pull ropes are connected to both the left and right movable plates, with both ends of the pull ropes fixedly connected to the left or right movable plate.
2. The adjustable lower limb elevation pad as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The left movable plate has an inclined surface and a flat surface arranged in sequence, and the right movable plate has an inclined surface and a flat surface arranged in sequence. Several flexible pads are provided on the inclined surface and the flat surface respectively.
3. The adjustable lower limb elevation pad as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The flexible pad is a sponge block, a cloth bag filled with cotton, or a cloth bag filled with synthetic fibers.
4. The adjustable lower limb elevation pad as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The lower perimeter of the left movable plate and the lower perimeter of the right movable plate are respectively provided with slots, and the mask is provided with a cover opening, at which an elastic band is connected.
5. The adjustable lower limb elevation pad as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding rod has two sliding sleeves, which are respectively connected to the front and rear ends of the left movable plate or the front and rear ends of the right movable plate.
6. The adjustable lower limb elevation pad as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The base plate has mounting grooves on both sides, and the sliding rods are located in the mounting grooves. The two ends of the sliding rods are provided with connecting blocks, which are fixedly connected to the base plate. The connecting blocks are provided with upper and lower through holes for the pull rope to pass through.
7. The adjustable lower limb elevation pad as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The left and right movable plates are made of wood or plastic, the sliding rod and sliding sleeve are made of metal, a linear bearing is provided between the sliding rod and sliding sleeve, and the base plate is made of wood, plastic or metal.
8. The adjustable lower limb elevation pad as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The upper surface of the base plate, the lower surface of the left movable plate, and the lower surface of the right movable plate are respectively fixedly connected with self-lubricating layers, which are made of polytetrafluoroethylene.