A pressurized ankle brace woven by a flat knitting machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a flat knitted compression ankle brace in the field of ankle technology. The ankle brace includes an ankle sleeve, a support plate, elastic compression bands, and an adjusting band. The upper part of the ankle sleeve covers the leg, the middle part covers the ankle, and the lower part covers the heel. The adjusting band is located on the upper part of the ankle sleeve and tightens it around the leg. The support plate is symmetrically arranged inside both sides of the ankle sleeve to support the leg and ankle. The elastic compression bands are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the ankle sleeve, with the lower end of the elastic compression band connected to the bottom of the ankle sleeve, and the upper end of the elastic compression band detachably bonded to the tightening point of the adjusting band via an adhesive component. The advantage of this utility model is that it is a flat knitted compression ankle brace capable of adjusting the ankle dorsiflexion angle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ankle support technology, and in particular to a flat knitted pressure ankle support. Background Technology

[0002] Ankle braces are pieces of equipment used to protect the ankle joint. Rehabilitation ankle braces, in particular, aim to stabilize the ankle joint as much as possible to promote local healing. However, the following problems still exist:

[0003] Ankle braces use a fixed support structure or a single strap, which cannot dynamically adjust the ankle dorsiflexion angle according to the rehabilitation stage or exercise needs, resulting in users having to frequently replace the product. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a horizontal knitted compression ankle brace that can adjust the ankle dorsiflexion angle.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the following technical solution is adopted for the flat knitting compression ankle brace of this utility model:

[0006] A flat knitted compression ankle brace includes an ankle sleeve, a support plate, an elastic compression band, and an adjusting band. The upper part of the ankle sleeve is used to wrap the leg, the middle part is used to wrap the ankle, and the lower part is used to wrap the heel. The adjusting band is located on the upper part of the ankle sleeve and tightens it around the leg. The support plate is symmetrically arranged inside both sides of the ankle sleeve to support the leg and ankle. The elastic compression band is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the ankle sleeve, with its lower end connected to the bottom of the ankle sleeve and its upper end detachably bonded to the tightening point of the adjusting band via an adhesive component.

[0007] Preferably, the elastic pressure band is configured with a V-shaped structure, comprising a first elastic band and a second elastic band; the lower end of the first elastic band is connected to the front end of the heel, and the lower end of the second elastic band is connected to the rear end of the heel; the upper ends of the first elastic band and the upper ends of the second elastic band are connected. The first and second elastic bands form a V-shaped mechanical structure, which evenly distributes the pressure and avoids localized compression.

[0008] Preferably, the ankle brace has an incision extending from the upper part to the middle of the ankle brace, and the incision is located on the front side of the leg. The incision facilitates the wearing of the ankle brace.

[0009] Preferably, the adjusting band includes a first band body and a second band body, the length of the first band body being shorter than the length of the second band body; one end of the first band body is attached to the ankle brace, and the other end of the first band body has a first hook surface; the outer wall of the ankle brace, located at the support plate, has a first rough surface; the first band body, after passing around the cut, is bonded to the first rough surface through the first hook surface; one end of the second band body is attached to the ankle brace, and the other end of the second band body has a second hook surface; the second band body can wrap around the ankle brace several times, and the second band body has a second rough surface; the second rough surface and the second hook surface are bonded to each other after the second band body is wrapped. The first band body is pre-tightened first, and after adjusting the position of the elastic compression band, the second band body is used to fully tighten it at the calf position to further prevent movement after wearing.

[0010] Preferably, the adhesive component includes a third hook surface disposed on the upper end of the elastic pressure band. The third hook surface is located at the connection position between the upper ends of the first elastic band and the upper ends of the second elastic band. The first band body has a third rough surface along its length, and the third rough surface is located on the back side of the first band body where the first hook surface is disposed. The third hook surface can be bonded to both the first rough surface and the third rough surface simultaneously, or to the third rough surface alone. Depending on the position of the elastic pressure band, the third hook surface can bond to both the first rough surface and the third rough surface simultaneously, or the third hook surface can bond to the third rough surface alone.

[0011] Preferably, the longitudinal range of the support plate covers the upper part to the middle part of the ankle brace, and the width of the upper end of the support plate is greater than the width of the lower end of the support plate.

[0012] Preferably, the lower end of the support plate is configured as a bent structure on the side of the ankle joint. By configuring the lower end of the support plate as a bent structure, it is easier to lock the ankle joint laterally and fix the ankle.

[0013] Preferably, the support plate is made of plastic.

[0014] Preferably, the ankle brace is formed by a flat knitting machine.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model restricts ankle joint movement by using an elastic compression band. Specifically, by changing the bonding position of the upper end of the elastic compression band, the direction of the traction force on the lower part of the ankle brace is changed, thereby achieving adjustment of the ankle dorsiflexion angle.

[0017] 2. The first elastic band and the second elastic band of this utility model form a V-shaped mechanical structure, which makes the pressure evenly distributed and avoids local compression. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Rear view;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the wearing process;

[0021] Figure 4 A diagram illustrating the complete wearing process;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing different bonding positions of the elastic compression band;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the support plate.

[0024] Among them, 1 is the second belt body, 101 is the second hook surface, 102 is the second rough surface, 2 is the first rough surface, 3 is the first belt body, 301 is the first hook surface, 302 is the third rough surface, 4 is the elastic compression belt, 4a is the second elastic belt, 4b is the first elastic belt, 401 is the third hook surface, 5 is the ankle brace, 6 is the incision, and 7 is the support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further illustrated below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and not for limiting the scope of the present invention. After reading the present invention, any modifications of the present invention in various equivalent forms by those skilled in the art will fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0026] like Figure 1-6As shown, a horizontal knitted compression ankle brace includes an ankle sleeve 5, a support plate 7, an elastic compression band 4, and an adjustment band. The ankle sleeve 5 is formed by horizontal knitting. The upper part of the ankle sleeve 5 is used to wrap the leg, the middle part of the ankle sleeve 5 is used to wrap the ankle, and the lower part of the ankle sleeve 5 is used to wrap the heel. The adjustment band is set on the upper part of the ankle sleeve 5 and tightens it around the leg. The support plate 7 is symmetrically arranged inside both sides of the ankle sleeve 5 to support the leg and ankle. The support plate 7 is made of plastic, and its longitudinal range covers the upper part of the ankle sleeve 5 to the middle part of the ankle sleeve 5. The width of the upper end of the support plate 7 is greater than the width of the lower end of the support plate 7. The lower end of the support plate 7 is configured with a bent structure on the side of the ankle joint; elastic compression bands 4 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the ankle brace 5, with the lower end of the elastic compression band 4 connected to the bottom of the ankle brace 5, and the upper end of the elastic compression band 4 detachably bonded to the tightening point of the adjusting band via an adhesive component; the elastic compression band 4 is configured with a V-shaped structure, and includes a first elastic band 4b and a second elastic band 4a; the lower end of the first elastic band 4b is connected to the front end of the heel, and the lower end of the second elastic band 4a is connected to the rear end of the heel; the upper ends of the first elastic band 4b and the upper ends of the second elastic band 4a are connected; the ankle brace 5 has an incision 6. The incision 6 extends from the upper part of the ankle brace 5 to the middle part of the ankle brace 5, and the incision 6 is correspondingly located on the front side of the leg; the adjustment strap includes a first strap body 3 and a second strap body 1, the length of the first strap body 3 is less than the length of the second strap body 1; one end of the first strap body 3 is set on the ankle brace 5, and the other end of the first strap body 3 is provided with a first hook surface 301; the outer wall of the ankle brace 5 is provided with a first rough surface 2 at the position of the support plate 7; the first strap body 3 passes around the incision 6 and is bonded to the first rough surface 2 through the first hook surface 301; one end of the second strap body 1 is set on the ankle brace 5, and the other end of the second strap body 1 is provided with a second hook surface 101; the second strap body 1 can wrap around... The ankle brace 5 is wrapped around several times. The second belt body 1 is provided with a second rough surface 102. The second rough surface 102 and the second hook surface 101 are bonded to each other after being wrapped around the second belt body 1. The bonding component includes a third hook surface 401 provided at the upper end of the elastic pressure belt 4. The third hook surface 401 is provided at the connection position between the upper end of the first elastic belt 4b and the upper end of the second elastic belt 4a. The first belt body 3 is provided with a third rough surface 302 along its length direction. The third rough surface 302 is located on the back side of the first belt body 3 where the first hook surface 301 is provided. The third hook surface 401 can be bonded to both the first rough surface 2 and the third rough surface 302 at the same time, or bonded to the third rough surface 302 alone.

[0027] The specific working process and principle of this utility model are as follows: When the user wears it, the lower part of the ankle brace 5 wraps around the heel, the middle part covers the ankle, and the upper part wraps around the calf. At this time, the support plates 77 on both sides of the ankle brace 5 support the leg and ankle, and the bending structure at the lower end of the support plate 7 locks the ankle joint laterally. Then, the first belt 3 passes around the front cut 6 and is bonded to the first rough surface 2 to achieve quick pre-tightening. Then, the ankle dorsiflexion angle is adjusted as needed to restrict the movement of the ankle joint. When adjusting, it is only necessary to tear the third hook surface 401 at the upper end of the elastic pressure belt 4 to change its bonding position. The third hook surface 401 can simultaneously bond with the first rough surface 2 and the third... The elastic compression band 4 is bonded to the third textured surface 302, or bonded separately to the third textured surface 302. During this process, the elastic compression band 4 is set in a V-shape, which differentially distributes the front and rear stresses of the heel. The mechanical coupling between the support plate 7 and the elastic band transforms the joint angle change into three-dimensional stability. Finally, the dynamic pressure self-adaptation is achieved through the elastic deformation of the ankle braid 5 woven by the flat knitting machine. After the elastic compression band 4 is bonded, the second band 1 wraps around the calf in multiple layers and then self-adheses to enhance the pressure. In addition, the upper end of the elastic compression band 4 is bonded to the tightening point of the adjusting band, which further ensures the fixation of the bonded end of the elastic compression band 4 and ensures the compression effect of the elastic compression band 4, thereby completing the wearing process.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] The foregoing description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or related technical or knowledge. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A flat knitted compression ankle brace, comprising an ankle sleeve, a support plate, an elastic compression band, and an adjustment band; the upper part of the ankle sleeve is used to wrap the leg, the middle part of the ankle sleeve is used to wrap the ankle, and the lower part of the ankle sleeve is used to wrap the heel; characterized in that: The adjustment band is located on the upper part of the ankle brace and tightens it around the leg; the support plate is symmetrically arranged inside both sides of the ankle brace to support the leg and ankle; the elastic compression band is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the ankle brace, with the lower end of the elastic compression band connected to the bottom of the ankle brace and the upper end of the elastic compression band detachably bonded to the tightening point of the adjustment band via an adhesive component.

2. The flat knitting pressure ankle brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic compression band is configured with a V-shaped structure and includes a first elastic band and a second elastic band; the lower end of the first elastic band is connected to the front end of the heel, and the lower end of the second elastic band is connected to the rear end of the heel; the upper ends of the first elastic band and the upper ends of the second elastic band are connected together.

3. The flat knitting pressure ankle brace according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ankle brace has an incision that extends from the upper part of the ankle brace to the middle part of the ankle brace, and the incision is located on the front side of the leg.

4. The flat knitting pressure ankle brace according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustment band includes a first band body and a second band body, the length of the first band body being less than the length of the second band body; one end of the first band body is attached to the ankle brace, and the other end of the first band body is provided with a first hook surface; the outer wall of the ankle brace is provided with a first rough surface at the position of the support plate; after the first band body passes around the incision, it is bonded to the first rough surface through the first hook surface; one end of the second band body is attached to the ankle brace, and the other end of the second band body is provided with a second hook surface; the second band body can wrap around the ankle brace several times, and the second band body is provided with a second rough surface; the second rough surface and the second hook surface are bonded to each other after the second band body is wrapped around it.

5. The flat knitting pressure ankle brace according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adhesive component includes a third hook surface disposed on the upper end of the elastic pressure band. The third hook surface is disposed at the connection position between the upper end of the first elastic band and the upper end of the second elastic band. The first band body is provided with a third rough surface along its length direction. The third rough surface is located on the back side of the first band body where the first hook surface is disposed. The third hook surface can be bonded to both the first rough surface and the third rough surface simultaneously, or bonded to the third rough surface alone.

6. The flat knitting pressure ankle brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal range of the support plate covers the upper part to the middle part of the ankle brace, and the width of the upper end of the support plate is greater than the width of the lower end of the support plate.

7. The flat knitting pressure ankle brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the support plate is configured as a bent structure on the side of the ankle joint.

8. The flat knitting pressure ankle brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support plate is made of plastic.

9. The flat knitting pressure ankle brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ankle brace is made using a flat knitting machine.

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