A lower limb elevation cushion

By introducing telescopic components and Velcro connectors into the lower limb elevation pad, flexible height adjustment and adaptive wrapping of the protective layer are achieved, solving the problem of fixed height in existing elevation pads and improving patient comfort and treatment effectiveness.

CN224484384UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL TO NANCHANG UNIV

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL TO NANCHANG UNIV
Filing Date
2025-08-05
Publication Date
2026-07-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing lower limb elevation pads are not height-adjustable, which cannot meet the individualized needs of different patients with varying degrees of lower limb swelling and affects blood return.

Method used

Design a lower limb elevation pad that includes a support section, a movable section, and a telescopic section. The telescopic section extends and retracts to move the movable section to different heights. Combined with Velcro connectors, a protective layer is wrapped around the pad to adapt to different heights.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a high degree of flexibility and adjustability, improving adaptability to patients with different degrees of swelling, reducing lower limb swelling and pain, reducing the risk of pressure ulcers, and improving user comfort and structural stability.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of lower limbs to raise pad, including pad body, and protective layer being wrapped in the pad body, the pad body includes support part, detachably set on the movable part of support part, and set between the telescopic part of support part and movable part, the telescopic of telescopic part can drive movable part relative to support part movement to different height, the protective layer includes main area, respectively set in the first side area of the main area two sides, and respectively set on the first connecting piece and second connecting piece of two first side area, the first connecting piece is compatible with the second connecting piece, the main area and two first side area can be wrapped in the lateral wall of pad body, and connect by the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece in different position, so that the protective layer adapts and is wrapped in the pad body formed by movable part at different heights, solve the problem that existing lower limbs to raise pad height is fixed, cannot be adjusted.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a lower limb elevation pad. Background Technology

[0002] In clinical nursing, for postoperative patients with femoral shaft fractures, distal femoral fractures, tibial plateau fractures, tibia and fibula fractures, ankle fractures, anterior / posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, meniscus injuries, and medial / lateral collateral ligament injuries, as well as patients with lower limb trauma, foot fractures, and lower limb swelling, elevating the affected limb is an important nursing method to promote venous blood return, reduce lower limb swelling, and alleviate patient pain. Lower limb elevation pads, as commonly used medical nursing instruments, function primarily to elevate the affected limb, promoting venous and lymphatic return, thereby preventing swelling from worsening and promoting the reduction of swelling and pain.

[0003] However, existing lower limb elevation pads have significant limitations:

[0004] The height is not adjustable. In clinical treatment, some patients with severe lower limb edema or swelling need to further elevate the affected limb to enhance blood return. However, the existing lower limb elevation pads have a fixed height and cannot be adjusted according to the specific needs of the patients, making it difficult to meet the treatment requirements of these patients and resulting in unsatisfactory effects. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a lower limb elevation pad to solve the problems mentioned above in the background art.

[0006] A lower limb elevation pad includes a pad body and a protective layer wrapped around the pad body. The pad body includes a support portion, a movable portion detachably disposed on the support portion, and a telescopic portion disposed between the support portion and the movable portion. The telescopic extension and retraction of the telescopic portion can cause the movable portion to move to different heights relative to the support portion. The protective layer includes a main area, first side areas respectively disposed on both sides of the main area, and a first connector and a second connector respectively disposed on the two first side areas. The first connector and the second connector are adapted to each other. The main area and the two first side areas can wrap around the side walls of the pad body. Through the connection of the first connector and the second connector at different positions, the protective layer adapts to and wraps around the pad body formed when the movable portion is at different heights.

[0007] Compared to existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: By setting a telescopic part between the support part and the movable part, the telescopic movement of the movable part relative to the support part can be used to move the movable part to different heights, effectively solving the problem of fixed and unadjustable height of existing lower limb elevation pads. When the patient's lower limb swelling worsens and a higher elevation is required to promote blood return, the elevation distance of the affected limb can be flexibly changed by adjusting the telescopic part, significantly improving the adaptability to patients with different degrees of swelling, enhancing the clinical effect, and helping to better alleviate lower limb swelling and pain.

[0008] Furthermore, the protection also includes second side areas disposed at both ends of the main area, and third and fourth connectors respectively disposed on the two second side areas, wherein the third and fourth connectors are adapted to each other.

[0009] Furthermore, both ends of the two first side areas are provided with edging areas.

[0010] Furthermore, the movable part is a soft pad.

[0011] Furthermore, the telescopic part is an inflatable structure.

[0012] Furthermore, a receiving groove is provided at one end of the top of the support portion, and the receiving groove is used to install the telescopic portion.

[0013] Furthermore, a limiting groove is provided at the other end of the top of the support part, and a limiting block extends from the bottom of the movable part, the limiting block being adapted to the limiting groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the cross-sections of the limiting groove and the limiting block are arc-shaped, and the top opening size of the limiting groove is smaller than the size of the middle part of the limiting groove. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower limb elevation pad of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the central active area in an elevated state;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the protective layer of this utility model in its unfolded state.

[0018] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 1 Sectional view at point AA;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support part of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point B.

[0021] Explanation of main component symbols: 10, pad; 11, support part; 12, movable part; 13, telescopic part; 14, receiving groove; 15, limiting groove; 16, limiting block; 20, protective layer; 21, main area; 22, first side area; 23, first connector; 24, second connector; 25, second side area; 26, third connector; 27, fourth connector; 28, edging area. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this utility model will be more thorough and complete.

[0023] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0025] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2The image shows a lower limb elevation pad according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprising a pad body 10 and a protective layer 20 wrapped around the pad body 10. The pad body 10 includes a support portion 11, a movable portion 12 detachably disposed on the support portion 11, and a telescopic portion 13 disposed between the support portion 11 and the movable portion 12. The telescopic portion 13 can extend and retract to move the movable portion 12 relative to the support portion 11 to different heights. The protective layer 20 includes a main area 21, first side areas 22 respectively disposed on both sides of the main area 21, and first connectors 23 and second connectors 24 respectively disposed on the two first side areas 22. The first connectors 23 and the second connectors 24 are adapted to each other. The main area 21 and the two first side areas 22 can wrap around the sidewalls of the pad body 10. Through the connection of the first connectors 23 and the second connectors 24 at different positions, the protective layer 20 adapts to and wraps around the pad body 10 formed when the movable portion 12 is at different heights.

[0026] It is worth noting that by setting a telescopic part 13 between the support part 11 and the movable part 12, the telescopic part 13 can be used to move the movable part 12 relative to the support part 11 to different heights, effectively solving the problem of fixed and unadjustable height of existing lower limb elevation pads. When the patient's lower limb swelling worsens and a higher elevation is needed to promote blood return, the elevation distance of the affected limb can be flexibly changed by adjusting the telescopic part 13, significantly improving the adaptability to patients with different degrees of swelling, enhancing the clinical effect, and helping to better alleviate lower limb swelling and pain.

[0027] In this embodiment, the first connector 23 and the second connector 24 are mutually cooperating hook and loop surfaces of hook and loop fasteners.

[0028] The first connector 23 and the second connector 24 allow the protective layer 20 to be removed from the pad 10 for cleaning, thus improving safety.

[0029] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown further, the protection also includes second side areas 25 disposed at both ends of the main area 21, and third connectors 26 and fourth connectors 27 respectively disposed on the two second side areas 25, wherein the third connectors 26 and fourth connectors 27 are adapted to each other. The third connectors 26 and fourth connectors 27 are mutually cooperating hook and loop surfaces of hook and loop fasteners.

[0030] Understandably, when the protective layer 20 is wrapped around the pad 10, the main area 21 wraps around the top surface of the pad 10, the two first side areas 22 wrap around the left and right sides of the pad 10, and the two second side areas 25 wrap around the front and rear sides of the pad 10. The first connector 23, the second connector 24, the third connector 26, and the fourth connector 27 are disposed on the bottom surface of the pad 10, while the bottom portions of the first side areas 22 and the second side areas 25 protect the bottom of the pad 10.

[0031] The main area 21 and the first side areas 22 respectively disposed on both sides of the main area 21 can wrap around the side wall of the pad 10. The two first side areas 22 are respectively provided with a first connector 23 and a second connector 24 that are adapted to each other. By connecting the two at different positions, the protective layer 20 can adapt to and tightly wrap around the pad 10 formed when the movable part 12 is at different heights, ensuring that the protective layer 20 is always in contact with the pad 10.

[0032] Furthermore, both ends of the first side area 22 are provided with edge binding areas 28. When the protective layer 20 is wrapped around the pad body 10, the edge binding areas 28 are wrapped around the side of the pad body 10 by Velcro, thereby covering the front and rear sides, left and right sides, and four sides of the pad body 10.

[0033] In this embodiment, the movable part 12 is a soft pad. The soft pad is memory foam or high-elasticity sponge, etc. The use of a soft pad material for the movable part 12, compared to traditional one-piece raised pads filled with cotton or foam, effectively disperses the pressure at the contact point between the patient's lower limbs and the pad body 10. To improve patient comfort, the use of a soft pad material for the movable part 12 effectively reduces the pressure at the contact point between the lower limbs and the pad body 10, lowering the risk of pressure marks and pressure sores.

[0034] In this embodiment, the telescopic part 13 is an inflatable structure. Preferably, the telescopic part 13 is an inflatable structure, achieving telescopic movement through inflation and deflation, which is convenient to operate and offers high adjustment precision.

[0035] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in the figure, a receiving groove 14 is provided at one end of the top of the support part 11, and the receiving groove 14 is used to install the telescopic part 13.

[0036] In this embodiment, a limiting groove 15 is formed at the other end of the top of the support part 11, and a limiting block 16 extends from the bottom of the movable part 12, the limiting block 16 being adapted to the limiting groove 15. The cross-sections of the limiting groove 15 and the limiting block 16 are arc-shaped, and the top opening size of the limiting groove 15 is smaller than the size of the middle part of the limiting groove 15. This design can effectively guide and limit the movement of the movable part 12, preventing the movable part 12 from shifting or falling off during lifting and lowering, and ensuring stability during use.

[0037] In summary, the lower limb elevation pad described in the above embodiments of this utility model has the following beneficial effects;

[0038] 1. Achieving highly flexible adjustment to meet diverse treatment needs: By setting a telescopic part 13 between the support part 11 and the movable part 12, the telescopic part 13 can move the movable part 12 relative to the support part 11 to different heights, effectively solving the problem of fixed and unadjustable height in existing lower limb elevation pads. When the patient's lower limb swelling worsens and a higher elevation is needed to promote blood return, the elevation distance of the affected limb can be flexibly changed by adjusting the telescopic part 13, significantly improving the adaptability to patients with different degrees of swelling, enhancing clinical effectiveness, and helping to better alleviate lower limb swelling and pain.

[0039] 2. Reduced risk of pressure ulcers and improved comfort: The movable section 12 is made of soft padding material, which effectively disperses pressure at the contact point between the patient's lower limbs and the pad 10 compared to traditional one-piece raised pads filled with cotton or foam. Simultaneously, the protective layer 20 tightly wraps around the pad 10, reducing the likelihood of large pressure marks forming on the patient's lower limbs after prolonged use. This lowers the risk of pressure ulcers due to improper handling of pressure marks, mitigating potential worsening of the patient's condition and increased pain, and improving patient comfort and safety.

[0040] 3. Stable and reliable structure with strong wrapping: The receiving groove 14 on the support part 11 provides a stable installation space for the telescopic part 13, ensuring that the telescopic part 13 is not easily displaced during operation; the arc-shaped matching design of the limiting groove 15 and the limiting block 16, and the fact that the opening size of the top of the limiting groove 15 is smaller than the size of the middle part, can accurately guide and stably limit the movement of the movable part 12, preventing the movable part 12 from shifting or falling off during the lifting process, thus ensuring the stability of the overall structure of the pad 10. In addition, the protective layer 20, through the cooperation of the first connecting member 23 and the second connecting member 24, the third connecting member 26 and the fourth connecting member 27, and the design of the edge wrapping area 28 at both ends of the first side area 22, can not only adapt to the shape changes of the pad 10 at different heights, but also tightly wrap the pad 10, improving the durability of the protective layer 20 and the protective effect on the pad 10, thereby extending the service life of the raised pad.

[0041] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0042] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A lower limb elevation pad, characterized in that, The device includes a pad and a protective layer wrapped around the pad. The pad includes a support portion, a movable portion detachably disposed on the support portion, and a telescopic portion disposed between the support portion and the movable portion. The telescopic portion can extend and retract to move the movable portion relative to the support portion to different heights. The protective layer includes a main area, first side areas respectively disposed on both sides of the main area, and a first connector and a second connector respectively disposed on the two first side areas. The first connector and the second connector are adapted to each other. The main area and the two first side areas can wrap around the sidewalls of the pad. Through the connection of the first connector and the second connector at different positions, the protective layer adapts to and wraps around the pad formed when the movable portion is at different heights.

2. The lower limb elevation pad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protection also includes second side areas disposed at both ends of the main area, and third and fourth connectors respectively disposed on the two second side areas, wherein the third and fourth connectors are adapted to each other.

3. The lower limb elevation pad according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the first side area are provided with a binding area.

4. The lower limb elevation pad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable part is a soft pad.

5. The lower limb elevation pad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic part is an inflatable structure.

6. The lower limb elevation pad according to claim 1, characterized in that, A receiving groove is provided at one end of the top of the support part, and the receiving groove is used to install the telescopic part.

7. The lower limb elevation pad according to claim 6, characterized in that, A limiting groove is provided at the other end of the top of the support part, and a limiting block extends from the bottom of the movable part, the limiting block being adapted to the limiting groove.

8. The lower limb elevation pad according to claim 7, characterized in that, The limiting groove and the limiting block have arc-shaped cross-sections, and the top opening of the limiting groove is smaller than the size of the middle part of the limiting groove.