Ankle exerciser

By designing an easy-to-wear limb exerciser, which incorporates joint movement components and grip strength movement components, the problems of inconvenience in wearing existing devices and limited functionality have been solved, enabling patients to wear the device themselves and engage in collaborative rehabilitation training.

CN224523549UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF NANTONG UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF NANTONG UNIV
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-07-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing limb exercise devices are inconvenient to wear and have limited functions, failing to simultaneously meet the needs of joint mobility and muscle strength training, thus affecting rehabilitation outcomes.

Method used

An easy-to-wear limb exerciser was designed, which uses joint movement components and grip strength movement components. The joint movement is driven by a motor, and the tightness of the fit can be adjusted by a magnetic structure and Velcro. The grip resistance can be adjusted by an inflatable bladder, so as to achieve coordinated training of joints and muscles.

Benefits of technology

It enables patients to wear the device themselves, improves the effectiveness of joint mobility and muscle strength training, meets personalized rehabilitation needs, and enhances the stability and training effect of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to nursing equipment technical field, concretely is a limb exerciser convenient to wear, including joint movement subassembly, the joint movement subassembly includes A arm plate, one end fixedly connected with the insertion tube of A arm plate, the inner wall rotationally connected with the rotating lever of insertion tube, the surface fixedly connected with B arm plate of rotating lever, the front surface fixedly connected with the ring of B arm plate, the surface clamping set up and be connected with the rotating buckle of ring, the surface fixedly connected with the connecting band of rotating buckle, one end fixedly connected with the grip movement subassembly of connecting band, the grip movement subassembly includes the grip ball fixedly connected with the connecting band one end, the inside of grip ball is equipped with the cavity, the inner wall fixedly connected with the filling gel of cavity, the utility model discloses, through setting joint movement subassembly, can simulate joint flexion and extension movement, help patient to carry out passive rehabilitation training, effectively improve the joint stiff problem, and the patient is convenient to wear simultaneously.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of nursing equipment technology, and in particular to a limb exercise device that is easy to wear. Background Technology

[0002] In neurological clinical nursing, many patients suffer from limb movement disorders, muscle atrophy, and joint stiffness due to conditions such as cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, and Parkinson's disease, which severely impact their ability to care for themselves and their quality of life. Therefore, timely and effective limb rehabilitation exercises are crucial for the patients' recovery.

[0003] The existing devices are bulky and cumbersome to wear, making them difficult for patients to put on themselves and increasing the burden of care. The existing devices have limited functions and cannot simultaneously meet the needs of joint mobility and muscle strength training, resulting in limited rehabilitation effects. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of inconvenience in wearing and limited functionality of existing devices, and to propose an easy-to-wear limb exercise device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a wearable limb exercise device, comprising a joint movement component, the joint movement component including an A-arm plate, one end of which is fixedly connected to a tube, a rotating rod rotatably connected to the inner wall of the tube, a B-arm plate fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod, a ring fixedly connected to the front of the B-arm plate, a rotating buckle snapped onto the surface of the ring, a connecting strap fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating buckle, a grip strength exercise component fixedly connected to one end of the connecting strap, the grip strength exercise component including a grip ball fixedly connected to one end of the connecting strap, the grip ball having a cavity inside, and a filling gel fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cavity.

[0006] Furthermore, the joint motion assembly also includes a motor fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod, the A arm plate and the B arm plate are rotatably connected, and a wrist groove plate is fixedly connected to the left side of the B arm plate.

[0007] Furthermore, an elastic strap is fixedly connected to the top of the wrist groove plate, and a magnetic block is fixedly connected to one end of the elastic strap.

[0008] Furthermore, a magnetic groove is provided on the back side of the wrist groove plate, and the surface of the magnetic block is attracted to the inner wall of the magnetic groove. Positioning strips are fixedly connected to the front sides of the A arm plate and the B arm plate.

[0009] Furthermore, one end of the positioning band is fixedly connected with a hook and loop fastener, and the back sides of both the A-arm plate and the B-arm plate are fixedly connected with hook and loop fasteners.

[0010] Furthermore, the grip strength exercise component also includes an inflatable bladder fixedly connected to the surface of the filling gel, and an inflation tube is fixedly connected to the top of the inflatable bladder.

[0011] Furthermore, a sealing ring is fixedly connected to the surface of the inflation tube, and a miniature air pump is threadedly connected to the surface of the inflation tube.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. In this utility model, by setting up a joint motion component, the motor drives the rotating rod to rotate, causing the B arm plate to adjust the angle relative to the A arm plate, simulating joint flexion and extension movements, helping patients to perform passive rehabilitation training, and effectively improving joint stiffness. The A arm plate and the B arm plate are attached by the hook and loop fasteners on the positioning strap, which can quickly adjust the tightness of the wearing according to the thickness of the patient's limb, ensuring that the exercise device fits the limb firmly. The wrist groove plate, together with the elastic strap and the magnetic block and magnetic groove adsorption structure, can quickly fix the wrist part, prevent the device from shifting during exercise, and make it convenient for patients to wear it themselves.

[0014] 2. In this utility model, by setting up a grip strength exercise component, the filling gel inside the grip ball provides basic grip resistance. By repeatedly gripping the grip ball, patients can effectively exercise hand muscle strength and prevent muscle atrophy. The air bladder, together with a micro air pump, can adjust the inflation volume according to the patient's rehabilitation progress, change the hardness and resistance of the grip ball, and realize personalized rehabilitation training. The sealing ring on the inflation tube ensures good sealing after inflation, preventing air leakage from affecting the exercise effect. The connecting strap is connected to the ring through a rotating buckle. When the joint movement component drives limb movement, the grip ball can simultaneously perform active grip training, realizing coordinated rehabilitation of joint movement and muscle strength training. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A three-dimensional front view of a wearable limb exercise device is provided for this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This utility model provides a structural schematic diagram of a joint movement component in a wearable limb exerciser;

[0017] Figure 3 This utility model provides a structural schematic diagram of a grip strength exercise component in a wearable limb exerciser.

[0018] Figure 4 This utility model presents a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a grip strength exercise component in a wearable limb exerciser.

[0019] Figure 5 This invention presents an exploded view of the joint movement components in a wearable limb exerciser.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Joint motion assembly; 11. A-arm plate; 12. Insert tube; 13. Rotating rod; 14. B-arm plate; 15. Motor; 16. Wrist groove plate; 17. Elastic strap; 18. Magnetic block; 19. Magnetic groove; 110. Positioning strap; 111. Loose-faced Velcro; 112. Spiked-faced Velcro; 2. Ring; 3. Rotating buckle; 4. Connecting strap; 5. Grip strength motion assembly; 51. Grip ball; 52. Filling gel; 53. Inflatable bladder; 54. Inflatable tube; 55. Sealing ring; 56. Miniature air pump. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a wearable limb exercise device, including a joint movement component 1, which includes an A-arm plate 11.

[0023] The specific settings and functions of its joint motion component 1 and grip strength motion component 5 will be explained below.

[0024] In this embodiment: A sleeve 12 is fixedly connected to one end of the A arm plate 11. A rotating rod 13 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 12. A B arm plate 14 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod 13. A ring 2 is fixedly connected to the front of the B arm plate 14. A rotating buckle 3 is snapped onto the surface of the ring 2. A connecting strap 4 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating buckle 3. A gripping motion component 5 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting strap 4. The gripping motion component 5 includes a gripping ball 51 fixedly connected to one end of the connecting strap 4. A cavity is opened inside the gripping ball 51. A filling gel 52 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cavity.

[0025] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: by setting the rotating connection structure between the insert 12 and the rotating rod 13, the A arm plate 11 and the B arm plate 14 can rotate relative to each other, simulating joint movement and providing a basis for joint movement training for patients. The ring 2, the rotating buckle 3 and the connecting belt 4 constitute a flexible connection structure, which makes it easy to adjust the position and angle of the grip strength movement component 5 to meet the usage needs of different patients.

[0026] Specifically, the joint motion assembly 1 also includes a motor 15 fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod 13, the A arm plate 11 and the B arm plate 14 are rotatably connected, and the wrist groove plate 16 is fixedly connected to the left side of the B arm plate 14.

[0027] The effect achieved by the above components is that by setting the wrist groove plate 16, support and positioning are provided for the wrist, so that the exerciser fits the limb better and improves training stability.

[0028] Specifically, an elastic strap 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the wrist groove plate 16, and a magnetic block 18 is fixedly connected to one end of the elastic strap 17.

[0029] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: by setting the elastic band 17, the tightness can be adjusted according to the thickness of the patient's wrist to ensure comfortable wrist fixation; the magnetic block 18 facilitates quick connection and disconnection of the elastic band 17, improving the ease of wearing.

[0030] Specifically, a magnetic groove 19 is provided on the back side of the wrist groove plate 16, and the surface of the magnetic block 18 is attracted to the inner wall of the magnetic groove 19. Positioning straps 110 are fixedly connected to the front sides of the A arm plate 11 and the B arm plate 14.

[0031] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: by setting the magnetic block 18 and the magnetic groove 19 to adsorb and cooperate, the wrist fixation effect is enhanced, the device is prevented from shifting during exercise, and the positioning strap 110 is used to fix the A arm plate 11 and B arm plate 14 to the limb, further improving the stability of the exerciser.

[0032] Specifically, one end of the positioning band 110 is fixedly connected to a hook and loop fastener 111, and the back sides of the A arm plate 11 and the B arm plate 14 are fixedly connected to hook and loop fasteners 112.

[0033] The effect achieved by the above components is that by setting the hook and loop fastener 111 and the hook and loop fastener 112 to fit together, the tightness of the positioning band 110 can be quickly adjusted to adapt to different patient limb sizes, while ensuring the fixation strength.

[0034] Specifically, the grip strength exercise component 5 also includes an inflatable bladder 53 fixedly connected to the surface of the filling gel 52, and an inflation tube 54 fixedly connected to the top of the inflatable bladder 53.

[0035] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: by setting the air bladder 53, the hardness of the grip ball 51 can be changed by inflating or deflating, thereby adjusting the resistance of grip training to meet the training needs of patients at different rehabilitation stages. The air tube 54 provides an inflation channel for the air bladder 53.

[0036] Specifically, a sealing ring 55 is fixedly connected to the surface of the inflation tube 54, and a miniature air pump 56 is threadedly connected to the surface of the inflation tube 54.

[0037] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: by setting the sealing ring 55, the airtightness of the connection of the air tube 54 is ensured to prevent air leakage; the micro air pump 56 allows patients or caregivers to quickly adjust the inflation volume of the air bag 53, and realize convenient adjustment of the resistance of grip strength training.

[0038] Working principle: By setting the joint motion component 1, the motor 15 drives the rotating rod 13 to rotate, which drives the B arm plate 14 to adjust the angle relative to the A arm plate 11, simulating joint flexion and extension movements, helping patients to perform passive rehabilitation training, and effectively improving joint stiffness. The A arm plate 11 and the B arm plate 14 are attached by the hook-and-loop fastener 111 and the barbed fastener 112 on the positioning strap 110, which can quickly adjust the tightness of the wearing according to the thickness of the patient's limb, ensuring that the exerciser fits the limb firmly. The wrist groove plate 16, together with the elastic strap 17 and the magnetic block 18 and magnetic groove 19 adsorption structure, can quickly fix the wrist part, prevent the device from shifting during exercise, and make it convenient for the patient to wear it by themselves.

[0039] By setting up the grip strength exercise component 5, the filling gel 52 inside the grip ball 51 provides basic grip resistance. By repeatedly gripping the grip ball 51, patients can effectively exercise hand muscle strength and prevent muscle atrophy. The air bladder 53, together with the micro air pump 56, can adjust the inflation volume according to the patient's rehabilitation progress, change the hardness and resistance of the grip ball 51, and realize personalized rehabilitation training. The sealing ring 55 on the inflation tube 54 ensures good sealing after inflation and prevents air leakage from affecting the exercise effect. The connecting strap 4 is connected to the ring 2 by rotating the buckle 3. When the joint movement component 1 drives limb movement, the grip ball 51 can simultaneously perform active grip training, realizing the coordinated rehabilitation of joint movement and muscle strength training.

Claims

1. A wearable limb exerciser, comprising a joint movement component (1), characterized in that: The joint motion component (1) includes an A-arm plate (11), one end of which is fixedly connected to a tube (12). A rotating rod (13) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the tube (12). A B-arm plate (14) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating rod (13). A ring (2) is fixedly connected to the front of the B-arm plate (14). A rotating buckle (3) is snapped onto the surface of the ring (2). A connecting strap (4) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating buckle (3). A gripping motion component (5) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting strap (4). The gripping motion component (5) includes a gripping ball (51) fixedly connected to one end of the connecting strap (4). A cavity is opened inside the gripping ball (51). A filling gel (52) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cavity.

2. The wearable limb exercise device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The joint motion assembly (1) also includes a motor (15) fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod (13), the A arm plate (11) and the B arm plate (14) are rotatably connected, and a wrist groove plate (16) is fixedly connected to the left side of the B arm plate (14).

3. The wearable limb exercise device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the wrist groove plate (16) is fixedly connected to an elastic strap (17), and one end of the elastic strap (17) is fixedly connected to a magnetic block (18).

4. The wearable limb exercise device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The back of the wrist groove plate (16) is provided with a magnetic groove (19), the surface of the magnetic block (18) is attracted to the inner wall of the magnetic groove (19), and the front of the A arm plate (11) and the B arm plate (14) are fixedly connected with positioning strips (110).

5. A wearable limb exerciser according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the positioning band (110) is fixedly connected to a hook and loop fastener (111), and the back sides of the A arm plate (11) and the B arm plate (14) are fixedly connected to hook and loop fasteners (112).

6. The wearable limb exercise device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grip strength exercise component (5) also includes an inflatable bladder (53) fixedly connected to the surface of the filling gel (52), and an inflation tube (54) is fixedly connected to the top of the inflatable bladder (53).

7. A wearable limb exerciser according to claim 6, characterized in that: A sealing ring (55) is fixedly connected to the surface of the inflation tube (54), and a micro air pump (56) is threadedly connected to the surface of the inflation tube (54).