A multi-functional foot decompression pad

By designing a multifunctional foot pressure relief pad with a combination of arc-shaped grooves, side panels, and rear panels, the problem of existing pressure relief pads being unable to adjust the support angle and facilitate rehabilitation exercises has been solved. This enables personalized support and correction for patients with different degrees of foot drop, improving patient comfort and treatment effectiveness.

CN224387687UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23RENJI HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
RENJI HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-06-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing pressure-reducing pads cannot adjust the foot support angle, cannot be used for rehabilitation exercises, and cannot be adapted to patients with different degrees of foot drop.

Method used

A multifunctional foot pressure relief pad was designed. Through the combination structure of arc groove, side baffle and rear baffle, the pad utilizes ratchet engagement and spring mechanism to achieve angle adjustment and rehabilitation exercise functions. The pad is combined with scale lines for precise adjustment and recording of the patient's plantar flexion angle.

Benefits of technology

It enables personalized support and correction for patients with different degrees of foot drop, allowing them to perform rehabilitation exercises and improving patient comfort and treatment outcomes.

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Abstract

A multifunctional foot decompression pad, including base, the upside of base is provided with horizontal front and back direction arc slot, the rear end of arc slot is communicated with through hole, the left and right sides of upside of base is provided with side baffle, the rear side of side baffle is hinged with rear baffle, the front side of rear baffle is fixedly provided with arc block, the upside of arc block is provided with first ratchet, the inside of side baffle is provided with rotating block, the middle of rotating block is rotatably connected with side baffle through pin shaft, the rear side below of rotating block is provided with second ratchet.The utility model discloses when using through hole to the heel positioning, make the side of foot support in the inside of side baffle, can prevent foot eversion;Through the hinge of rear baffle with side baffle, make rear baffle can rotate, carry out rehabilitation exercise to foot drop;Can be through the meshing of first ratchet with second ratchet to the rear baffle in different angle limit support foot bottom, can be used for different degree foot drop foot decompression and correction.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of human daily necessities, and more particularly to medical auxiliary devices, especially a multifunctional foot pressure relief pad. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing aging of society and the large number of elderly people, those who are bedridden for a long time and patients are prone to foot pressure injuries, foot drop, and other conditions. Foot drop is often accompanied by symptoms of foot eversion, requiring the use of multiple pressure-relieving pads and orthotic devices at the same time.

[0003] In the prior art, Chinese utility model patent CN214968131U discloses a pressure-reducing pad for preventing foot drop. This pad suspends the heel within a heel groove, reducing pressure on the heel and thus reducing foot pressure and preventing pressure injuries. It also places the sole of the foot against a foot support pad to prevent foot drop. An outer baffle provides support and prevents the patient's lower limb from slipping off the pad. However, for patients already experiencing foot drop, the plantar flexion angle varies, making it impossible to directly support the sole with a vertical baffle. Furthermore, existing foot drop prevention devices cannot be used for rehabilitation exercises. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a multifunctional foot pressure relief pad, which solves the technical problems of existing pressure relief pads where the foot support angle cannot be adjusted and rehabilitation exercises cannot be performed.

[0005] This utility model discloses a multifunctional foot pressure relief pad, comprising a base. The upper side of the base has symmetrically arranged horizontal arc-shaped grooves running forward and backward. The rear end of each arc-shaped groove is connected to a vertically penetrating through hole in the base. Side baffles are respectively arranged on the upper side of the base to the left of the left through hole and to the right of the right through hole. The lower rear parts of the two side baffles are hinged to the lower part of a common rear baffle. Each side baffle has a cavity. An arc-shaped block is fixedly arranged on the front side of the rear baffle, extending into the cavity. The upper side of the arc-shaped block has a first ratchet tooth. A rotating block is installed inside the cavity. The middle of the rotating block is rotatably connected to the side baffle via a pin. A second ratchet is provided on the lower rear side of the rotating block. When the first ratchet and the second ratchet are engaged, the rear baffle is restricted from rotating backward. A first boss is provided on the upper front side of the rotating block, and a second boss is provided on the upper rear side of the rotating block. An elongated hole is provided on the upper side of the side baffle. A sliding block is installed in the elongated hole. A sliding groove is provided on the side wall of the elongated hole. A protrusion is provided on the side of the sliding block. The protrusion is embedded in the sliding groove. The height of the bottom of the sliding block is flush with the height of the first boss. The second boss is higher than the first boss.

[0006] Furthermore, the upper front part of the base is provided with an inclined surface, and the arc-shaped groove is provided on the upper part of the inclined surface.

[0007] Furthermore, a torsion spring is provided between the rotating block and the side baffle, and the torsion spring biases the rear end of the rotating block downward.

[0008] Furthermore, a tension spring is connected between the rear side of the side baffle and the rear baffle, and the tension spring biases the rear baffle forward.

[0009] Furthermore, the side of the arc-shaped block is provided with scale lines.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper side of the base is provided with a T-shaped groove in the front-to-back direction, the bottom of the side baffle is provided with a T-shaped block that mates with the T-shaped groove, the T-shaped groove is connected to the rear side of the base, a stop block is rotatably provided on the rear side of the base, and a protruding blocking part is provided on the rear side of the base below the T-shaped block.

[0011] Furthermore, an elongated hole is provided on the upper side of the side baffle, the length direction of the elongated hole is the front-to-back direction, and the side walls on the left and right sides of the elongated hole are provided with sliding grooves. The sliding block passes through the elongated hole, and the side of the sliding block is provided with a protrusion that is embedded in the sliding groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the base is provided with a first fixing strap on the outside of the arc-shaped groove.

[0013] Furthermore, a second fixing strap is provided on the left and right sides of the base.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the effects of this invention are positive and significant. When using this invention, placing the heel on the through-hole and the ankle on the arc-shaped groove reduces pressure on the heel and prevents pressure injuries. The through-hole positions the heel, allowing the side of the foot to be supported on the inside of the side plate, preventing foot eversion. By hinged to the side plate, the rear plate can rotate, facilitating rehabilitation exercises for foot drop. The engagement of the first and second ratchet teeth allows the rear plate to be positioned and supported at different angles, enabling decompression and correction of foot drop to varying degrees. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear side of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the mating structure of the side baffle and the rear baffle of this utility model.

[0018] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1. Base; 101. Inclined surface; 102. Arc groove; 103. Through hole; 104. T-slot; 105. Stop block; 106. First fixing band; 107. Second fixing band; 108. Blocking part; 2. Side baffle; 201. Rotating block; 202. Second ratchet; 203. First boss; 204. Second boss; 205. Sliding block; 206. Long hole; 207. Slide groove; 208. Protrusion; 209. T-block; 3. Rear baffle; 301. Arc block; 302. First ratchet; 303. Tension spring; 304. Scale line. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, but this does not limit the present invention.

[0020] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this multifunctional foot pressure relief pad includes a base 1. The upper side of the base 1 has symmetrically arranged horizontal arc-shaped grooves 102 in the front-to-back direction on its left and right sides. The rear end of each arc-shaped groove 102 is connected to a through hole 103 in the base 1. Side baffles 2 are respectively arranged on the upper side of the base 1 to the left of the left through hole 103 and to the right of the right through hole 103. The lower rear parts of the two side baffles 2 are hinged to the lower part of the same rear baffle 3. The side baffles 2 have cavities. An arc-shaped block 301 is fixedly arranged on the front side of the rear baffle 3, extending into the cavity. A first ratchet 302 is arranged on the upper side of the arc-shaped block 301. A rotating block 201 is arranged inside the cavity. The rotating block 201 is rotatably connected to the side baffle 2 via a pin. A second ratchet 202 is provided on the lower rear side of the rotating block 201. When the first ratchet 302 and the second ratchet 202 are engaged, the rear baffle 3 is restricted from rotating backward. A first boss 203 is provided on the upper front side of the rotating block 201, and a second boss 204 is provided on the upper rear side of the rotating block 201. An elongated hole 206 is provided on the upper side of the side baffle 2. A sliding block 205 is provided in the elongated hole 206. A sliding groove 207 is provided on the side wall of the elongated hole 206. A protrusion 208 is provided on the side of the sliding block 205. The protrusion 208 is embedded in the sliding groove 207. The height of the bottom of the sliding block 205 is flush with the height of the first boss 203. The second boss 204 is higher than the first boss 203.

[0021] Furthermore, the upper front part of the base 1 is provided with an inclined surface 101, and the arc-shaped groove 102 is provided on the upper part of the inclined surface 101.

[0022] Furthermore, a torsion spring is provided between the rotating block 201 and the side baffle 2, and the torsion spring biases the rear end of the rotating block 201 downward.

[0023] Furthermore, a tension spring 303 is connected between the rear side of the side baffle 2 and the rear baffle 3, and the tension spring 303 biases the rear baffle 3 forward.

[0024] Furthermore, the side of the arc-shaped block 301 is provided with scale lines 304.

[0025] Furthermore, the upper side of the base 1 is provided with a T-shaped groove 104 in the front-to-back direction, and the bottom of the side baffle 2 is provided with a T-shaped block 209 that cooperates with the T-shaped groove 104. The T-shaped groove 104 is connected to the rear side of the base 1, and a stop block 105 is rotatably provided on the rear side of the base 1. A protruding blocking part 108 is provided on the rear side of the base 1 below the T-shaped groove 104.

[0026] Furthermore, the upper side of the side baffle 2 is provided with an elongated hole 206, the length direction of the elongated hole 206 is the front-to-back direction, the left and right side walls of the elongated hole 206 are provided with sliding grooves 207, the sliding block 205 is provided through the elongated hole 206, and the side of the sliding block 205 is provided with a protrusion 208, which is embedded in the sliding groove 207.

[0027] Furthermore, the base 1 is provided with a first fixing strap 106 on the outside of the arc-shaped groove 102.

[0028] Furthermore, the base 1 is provided with second fixing straps 107 on its left and right sides.

[0029] When using this invention, medical staff or family members of the patient need to operate the pressure-relief pad. Place the base 1 at the foot of the bed. First, move the sliding block 205 forward. The bottom of the sliding block 205 presses down on the second protrusion 204 of the rotating block 201, causing the rear end of the rotating block 201 to lift upwards. The second ratchet 202 disengages from the first ratchet 302. Flip the rear baffle 3 backwards, and then move the sliding block 205 backwards. The bottom of the sliding block 205 presses down on the second protrusion 204, causing the second ratchet 202 to engage with the first ratchet 302. Since the bottom height of the sliding block 205 is flush with the height of the first protrusion 203, when the sliding block 205 moves above the first protrusion 203, the front end of the rotating block 201 has no... The method involves lifting the foot, thereby locking the rotation of the arc-shaped block 301 in both forward and backward directions, and locking the rear baffle. Then, the patient's heel is placed above the through hole 103, with the sole facing backward. The sliding block 3 is then moved forward, moving above the first protrusion 203, allowing the rear baffle 3 to flip forward. After adjusting the rear baffle 3 to the position of the patient's sole, the sliding block 205 is moved above the second protrusion 204. The rear baffle 3 can be manually flipped to apply pressure to the patient's sole for foot drop exercises. Alternatively, the angle of the rear baffle 3 can be adjusted to the desired position, applying pressure to the patient's sole, and then the sliding block 205 can be pushed backward to lock the rear baffle 3, correcting foot drop. This invention, through the engagement of the first ratchet 302 and the second ratchet 202 at different positions, can be applied to patients with different degrees of plantar flexion and foot drop.

[0030] A torsion spring (not shown in the figure) is provided between the rotating block 201 and the side baffle 2 to offset the rear side of the rotating block 201 downward. When the sliding block 205 is located between the first boss 203 and the second boss 204, the first ratchet 302 is pushed towards the second ratchet 202, so that the rear baffle 3 can be flipped backward but cannot be flipped forward. This is suitable for operations that require adjustment of angle and increase of plantar pressure.

[0031] The tension spring 303 biases the rear baffle 3 forward. When the sliding block 205 presses against the second protrusion 204 and the first ratchet 302 separates from the second ratchet 202, the rear baffle 3 can automatically return to its forward position, making it easy to quickly adjust the angle.

[0032] The scale line 304 is set to facilitate accurate adjustment of the angle of the rear baffle 3, and the patient's plantar flexion angle can also be measured and recorded through the scale line 304.

[0033] A sliding block 205 is disposed within an elongated hole 206, with its top extending out of the hole for manual operation. The elongated hole 206 extends longitudinally, allowing the sliding block 205 to move back and forth, facilitating its bottom to press against different positions on the rotating block 201. Slide grooves 207 are provided on the left and right sidewalls of the elongated hole 206, and protrusions 208 are provided on the left and right sides of the sliding block 205. These protrusions 208, embedded in the slide grooves 207, guide the sliding block 205, enabling its translation.

[0034] The side baffle 2 engages with the T-slot 104 via a T-block 209, allowing the side baffle 2 to slide and be disassembled. The stop block 105 is rotatably connected to the rear side of the base 1 via a pin located outside the T-slot 104. After the side baffle 2 is installed, rotating the stop block 105 blocks it from the outside of the T-block 209, preventing the side baffle 2 from coming off. The blocking part 108 limits the stop block 105, ensuring it is accurately blocked from the outside of the T-block 209. After removing the side baffle 2, the base 1 can be used as a regular pressure-relief pad, with the patient's heel placed at the through-hole for foot pressure relief.

[0035] The first fixing strap 106 can fix the patient's foot and further prevent the heel from moving forward when the rear baffle 3 presses against the bottom of the foot. The second fixing strap 107 can be tied to the bed to fix the base 1 at the foot of the bed and prevent the pressure relief pad from moving back and forth when in use.

Claims

1. A multi-functional foot decompression pad characterized by: The system includes a base (1), on which horizontal arc-shaped grooves (102) are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the upper side. The rear end of each arc-shaped groove (102) is connected to a through hole (103) in the base (1). Side baffles (2) are respectively arranged on the upper side of the base (1) to the left of the left through hole (103) and to the right of the right through hole (103). The lower part of the rear side of the two side baffles (2) is hinged to the lower part of the same rear baffle (3). The side baffles (2) have cavities. An arc-shaped block (301) is fixedly arranged on the front side of the rear baffle (3). The arc-shaped block (301) extends into the cavity. A first ratchet (302) is arranged on the upper side of the arc-shaped block (301). A rotating block (201) is arranged in the cavity. The middle of the rotating block (201) is connected to the side baffle by a pin. The baffle (2) is rotatably connected. A second ratchet (202) is provided on the lower rear side of the rotating block (201). When the first ratchet (302) and the second ratchet (202) are engaged, the rear baffle (3) is restricted from rotating backward. A first boss (203) is provided on the upper front side of the rotating block (201), and a second boss (204) is provided on the upper rear side of the rotating block (201). An elongated hole (206) is provided on the upper side of the side baffle (2). A sliding block (205) is provided in the elongated hole (206). A sliding groove (207) is provided on the side wall of the elongated hole (206). A protrusion (208) is provided on the side of the sliding block (205). The protrusion (208) is embedded in the sliding groove (207). The height of the bottom of the sliding block (205) is flush with the height of the first boss (203). The second boss (204) is higher than the first boss (203).

2. The multi-functional foot pad of claim 1, wherein: The upper front part of the base (1) is provided with a slope (101), and the arc groove (102) is provided on the upper part of the slope (101).

3. The multi-functional foot pad of claim 1, wherein: A torsion spring is provided between the rotating block (201) and the side baffle (2), and the torsion spring biases the rear end of the rotating block (201) downward.

4. The multi-functional foot pad of claim 1, wherein: A tension spring (303) is connected between the rear side of the side baffle (2) and the rear baffle (3), and the tension spring (303) biases the rear baffle (3) forward.

5. The multi-functional foot pad of claim 1, wherein: The side of the arc-shaped block (301) is provided with scale lines (304).

6. The multi-functional foot pad of claim 1, wherein: The upper side of the base (1) is provided with a T-shaped groove (104) in the front-to-back direction. The bottom of the side baffle (2) is provided with a T-shaped block (209) that cooperates with the T-shaped groove (104). The T-shaped groove (104) is connected to the rear side of the base (1). A stop block (105) is rotatably provided on the rear side of the base (1). A protruding blocking part (108) is provided on the rear side of the base (1) below the T-shaped groove (104).

7. The multi-functional foot pad of claim 1, wherein: The base (1) has a first fixing strap (106) on the outside of the arc groove (102).

8. The multi-functional foot pad of claim 1, wherein: The base (1) is provided with a second fixing strap (107) on the left and right sides.