A scoliosis measuring frame

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a scoliosis measuring frame, which comprises a measuring plate, a mounting frame is arranged on the measuring plate, a connecting clamp is arranged on the mounting frame, the connecting clamp is used for clamping a smart phone, and a spine groove is arranged on the side, away from the mounting frame, of the measuring plate. The application has the effect of improving the scoliosis measurement accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a scoliosis measuring frame. Background Technology

[0002] Scoliosis, medically termed scoliosis, refers to a spinal deformity in which one or more segments of the spine curve laterally or are accompanied by vertebral rotation. Scoliosis can be classified into several types based on its etiology: idiopathic scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, scoliosis associated with neurofibromatosis, scoliosis associated with laminectomy, and degenerative scoliosis. Early scoliosis is often subtle and easily overlooked.

[0003] Scoliosis is a common skeletal deformity in adolescents, and early screening is crucial for intervention and treatment. Some footwear retailers consider scoliosis when equipping corrective shoes for teenagers or children, hoping to alleviate scoliosis from the bottom up through the legs and pelvis by supporting and correcting the feet. Therefore, it is necessary to measure patients with scoliosis. The current physical measurement directly uses a traditional scoliosis measuring ruler to move along the spine on the patient's back and read the tilt angle of the ruler to assess the degree of scoliosis. However, because there is a distance between the sliding arm of the traditional scoliosis measuring ruler and the scale, the measurement must be viewed from the front, otherwise the reading is easy to be inaccurate. However, because the scoliosis measuring ruler is in a moving state during measurement, it is not easy to maintain a standard reading from the front, which affects the accuracy of the measurement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To improve the accuracy of scoliosis measurement, this application provides a scoliosis measurement frame.

[0005] This application provides a scoliosis measurement frame, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A scoliosis measuring frame includes a measuring plate, a mounting frame on the measuring plate, a connecting clamp on the mounting frame for holding a smartphone, and a spinal groove on the side of the measuring plate away from the mounting frame.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to measure a patient's spine, a smartphone can be placed on the mounting bracket and clamped and fixed using a connecting clamp. The smartphone's leveling software or other angle measurement software is opened, and the patient is instructed to bend forward approximately 90°. The measuring plate is placed at the midline of the patient's spine, with the spinal groove fitting over the spine. The measuring plate is then moved multiple times along the patient's spine. When the patient exhibits scoliosis, the measuring plate tilts accordingly. The smartphone displays the corresponding tilt angle based on the tilt. The size and changes of the angle displayed on the smartphone software can be observed to assess the patient's scoliosis. This method is more intuitive than observing readings from a traditional measuring ruler, reducing misreading and improving measurement accuracy. Furthermore, different smartphones can be used for multiple measurements for comparison, further enhancing measurement accuracy.

[0008] Optionally, the connecting clamp includes a fixed clamp and a movable clamp. The fixed clamp is mounted on the mounting frame, and the movable clamp is slidably connected to the mounting frame. A tension member is provided on the mounting frame, and the tension member is connected to the movable clamp.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, when a smartphone is placed on the mounting bracket, the movable clip can be moved to hold the smartphone together with the fixed clip, and the tensioning component provides auxiliary force to improve the clamping stability.

[0010] Optionally, a back block is slidably connected to the mounting bracket, and both the fixed clamp and the movable clamp are provided with front clamps. A thrust member is provided on the mounting bracket, and the thrust member is connected to the side of the back block away from the front clamp.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, when clamping a smartphone, the back of the smartphone can face the back block, and the front clamp and the back block clamp the front and back sides of the smartphone for further fixation.

[0012] Optionally, both the fixed clamp and the movable clamp are provided with anti-slip pads on their side walls.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solutions, the slippage of smartphones can be reduced and stability improved.

[0014] Optionally, the measuring plate is provided with a center connector, a rotating seat is rotatably connected to the center connector, the mounting bracket is connected to the rotating seat, and the center connector is provided with a locking component for fixing the rotating seat.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotating base can be rotated on the intermediate base, thereby adjusting the measurement direction of the smartphone.

[0016] Optionally, the locking assembly includes a locking pin and a pull-back member. The locking pin is slidably connected to the center connector and is inserted into the rotating seat. The rotating seat has a hole for inserting the locking pin. One end of the pull-back member is connected to the center connector and the other end is connected to the locking pin.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the locking pin can be pulled to disengage from the socket, and the rotating seat can be rotated to insert the locking pin into another socket, thus completing the direction adjustment of the mounting bracket.

[0018] Optionally, the mounting bracket is slidably connected to the measuring plate, and a rotating rod is rotatably connected to the measuring plate. The rotating rod is threaded, and the mounting bracket is threadedly connected to the rotating rod.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotating rod can be rotated to adjust the position of the mounting bracket, thereby adjusting the measurement point of the smartphone.

[0020] Optionally, a rotating component is rotatably connected to the measuring plate.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the smoothness of the measurement plate's movement can be improved.

[0022] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0023] 1. When it is necessary to measure a patient's spine, a smartphone can be placed on the mounting bracket and clamped in place using a connecting clamp. The smartphone's leveling software or other angle measurement software can be opened. The patient bends forward approximately 90°, and the measuring plate is placed at the midline of the patient's spine, with the spinal groove fitting over the spine. The measuring plate is then moved multiple times along the patient's spine. When the patient exhibits scoliosis, the measuring plate will tilt accordingly. The smartphone displays the corresponding tilt angle based on the tilt. The size and changes of the angle displayed on the smartphone software can be observed to assess the patient's scoliosis. This method is more intuitive than observing readings from a traditional measuring ruler, reducing misreading and improving measurement accuracy. Furthermore, different smartphones can be used for multiple measurements for comparison, further enhancing measurement accuracy.

[0024] 2. When placing a smartphone on the mounting bracket, the movable clip can be moved to hold the smartphone in place with the fixed clip. The tensioning component provides auxiliary force to improve clamping stability.

[0025] 3. When holding a smartphone, the back of the smartphone can face the back block, and the front clamp and the back block can clamp the front and back sides of the smartphone for further fixation. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure from another perspective in the embodiments of this application.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the connector in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1. Measuring plate; 11. Spine groove; 12. Rotating groove; 13. Rotating component; 2. Mounting bracket; 21. Fixing clamp; 22. Moving clamp; 23. Slide groove; 24. Pulling component; 25. Back top block; 26. Sliding groove; 27. Thrusting component; 28. Front clamp; 3. Anti-slip pad; 4. Center connector; 41. Rotating seat; 411. Insertion hole; 42. Locking pin; 43. Pull-back component; 5. Rotating rod. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-3 This application will be described in further detail.

[0032] This application discloses a scoliosis measurement frame.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A scoliosis measurement frame includes a measurement plate 1, which is a transparent acrylic plate and a rectangular plate. A mounting frame 2 is provided on the measurement plate 1, and a connecting clamp is provided on the mounting frame 2. The connecting clamp is used to hold a smartphone. A spinal groove 11 is provided on the side of the measurement plate 1 away from the mounting frame 2.

[0034] When measuring a patient's spine, a smartphone can be placed on the mounting bracket 2 and secured using a connecting clamp. The smartphone's leveling software or other angle measurement software should be opened. The patient should bring their hands together and bend forward approximately 90° to expose their spine. The measuring plate 1 should be placed at the midline of the patient's spine, with the side of the measuring plate 1 furthest from the mounting bracket 2 as close as possible to the sides of the patient's spine. The spinal groove 11 should be fitted onto the spine. The measuring plate 1 is then moved multiple times along the patient's spine. When scoliosis occurs, the measuring plate 1 tilts accordingly, and the smartphone follows suit, displaying the corresponding tilt angle. By observing the angle displayed on the smartphone software and its changes, the location and severity of the scoliosis can be assessed. Observing the values ​​displayed on the smartphone software is more intuitive than reading from a traditional measuring ruler, as it eliminates the need to consider the direction and angle of the reading; only the smartphone screen needs to be seen to obtain the reading, reducing misreading and improving measurement accuracy. Furthermore, different smartphones can be used for multiple measurements for comparison, further enhancing accuracy.

[0035] The connecting clamp includes a fixed clamp 21 and a movable clamp 22. The fixed clamp 21 is mounted on the mounting frame 2, and the movable clamp 22 is slidably connected to the mounting frame 2. The fixed clamp 21 is fixed at one end of the mounting frame 2, and the movable clamp 22 is located at the other end of the mounting frame 2. A sliding groove 23 is provided on the side of the mounting frame 2 away from the measuring plate 1. The movable clamp 22 is slidably engaged with the sliding groove 23. A tension member 24 is provided on the groove wall of the sliding groove 23. The tension member 24 is a tension spring, and the end of the tension member 24 is connected to the movable clamp 22.

[0036] When the smartphone is placed on the mounting bracket 2, the movable clip 22 can be moved so that the smartphone is located between the fixed clip 21 and the movable clip 22. The tension member 24 applies a tension to the movable clip 22, thereby fixing the smartphone between the fixed clip 21 and the movable clip 22.

[0037] A back-top block 25 is slidably connected to the mounting bracket 2. A sliding groove 26 is provided on the side of the mounting bracket 2 away from the measuring plate 1. The back-top block 25 slides and engages with the sliding groove 26. The sliding direction of the back-top block 25 is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the moving clamp 22. A thrust member 27 is provided on the groove wall of the sliding groove 26. The thrust member 27 is a spring. The end of the thrust member 27 is connected to the side of the back-top block 25 away from the front clamp 28. The side of the fixed clamp 21 away from the back-top block 25 and the side of the moving clamp 22 away from the back-top block 25 are both provided with front clamps 28.

[0038] When using the fixed clip 21 and the movable clip 22 to hold the smartphone, the back of the smartphone can face the back top block 25. The back top block 25 is pressed against the back of the smartphone by the pushing force of the pushing member 27, so that the front or front edge of the smartphone is pressed against the front clamp 28, thereby further fixing the smartphone and making it easy to adjust the placement angle and direction of the smartphone.

[0039] Anti-slip pads 3 are provided on the side walls of the fixed clamp 21 and the movable clamp 22 that are close to each other. The anti-slip pads 3 are rubber pads.

[0040] When using the fixed clip 21 and the movable clip 22 to hold a smartphone, the anti-slip pad 3 can reduce the smartphone from slipping and improve stability. At the same time, the anti-slip pad 3 can withstand the deformation caused by the clamping force, and while preventing slipping, it also reduces the wear and deformation of the smartphone, fixed clip 21 and movable clip 22 during the clamping process.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 A center connector 4 is provided on the side of the measuring plate 1 near the mounting bracket 2. A rotating seat 41 is rotatably connected to the side of the center connector 4 near the mounting bracket 2. A groove is provided on the side of the center connector 4 near the mounting bracket 2. The rotating seat 41 is rotatably engaged with the groove. The side of the mounting bracket 2 near the measuring plate 1 is connected to the rotating seat 41. A locking component for fixing the rotating seat 41 is provided on the center connector 4.

[0042] When the level or angle software of different smartphones has different measurement directions, the rotating base 41 can be rotated on the intermediate base 4 to adjust the direction of the mounting bracket 2 and the smartphone, so that the smartphone is adjusted to a suitable measurement direction.

[0043] The locking assembly includes a locking pin 42 and a pull-back member 43. The locking pin 42 is slidably connected to the intermediate seat 4 and passes through the intermediate seat 4. The end of the locking pin 42 is inserted into the rotating seat 41. The side wall of the rotating seat 41 is provided with a hole 411 for the locking pin 42 to be inserted along the circumferential direction. The angle between adjacent holes 411 is 90°. The pull-back member 43 is a tension spring. One end of the pull-back member 43 is connected to the intermediate seat 4 and the other end is connected to the locking pin 42.

[0044] When it is necessary to rotate the rotating seat 41 on the intermediate seat 4, the locking pin 42 can be pulled to disengage the locking pin 42 from the insertion hole 411, rotate the rotating seat 41 by 90°, and then insert the locking pin 42 into another insertion hole 411, thereby completing the direction adjustment of the mounting bracket 2. The pull-back member 43 can improve the insertion stability of the locking pin 42.

[0045] Mounting bracket 2 is slidably connected to measuring plate 1. In this embodiment, mounting bracket 2 and measuring plate 1 are slidably connected to intermediate connecting seat 4 via rotating seat 41. A rotating rod 5 is rotatably connected to measuring plate 1. The rotating rod 5 is provided with external thread. Mounting bracket 2 and rotating rod 5 are threadedly connected. In this embodiment, rotating rod 5 passes through intermediate connecting seat 4 and is threadedly connected to intermediate connecting seat 4, thereby forming a threaded connection between mounting bracket 2 and rotating rod 5 via rotating seat 41 and intermediate connecting seat 4.

[0046] When different smartphones are installed, the measurement point of the smartphone may deviate from the spinal groove 11 due to the different lengths and sizes of the smartphones. Therefore, the rotating rod 5 can be rotated to move the middle connector 4, the rotating seat 41 and the mounting bracket 2, so that the measurement point of the smartphone is aligned with the spinal groove 11, reducing measurement errors.

[0047] A rotating groove 12 is provided on the side of the measuring plate 1 away from the mounting frame 2. A rotating component 13 is rotatably connected to the groove wall of the rotating groove 12. The rotating component 13 is a rotating roller, a ball bearing, or a roller. In this embodiment, the rotating component 13 is a rotating roller. The roller surface of the rotating roller is close to the side of the measuring plate 1 away from the mounting frame 2. When the measuring plate 1 moves along the patient's spine, the rotating component 13 can improve the smoothness of the movement of the measuring plate 1 and reduce the scraping sensation on the patient's back.

[0048] The implementation principle of the scoliosis measuring frame in this application embodiment is as follows: When it is necessary to measure the patient's spine, the smartphone can be clamped and fixed by the fixing clip 21 and the moving clip 22. The level software or other angle measuring software in the smartphone is opened, and the patient bends forward about 90° to expose the spine. The measuring plate 1 is placed at the midline of the patient's spine, and the spinal groove 11 is placed on the spine. Then the measuring plate 1 is moved along the patient's spine multiple times. During the movement, the position and degree of the patient's scoliosis are assessed by observing the angle size and angle change displayed in the smartphone software. The value displayed in the smartphone software is more intuitive than reading from a traditional measuring ruler, reducing the possibility of misreading and improving the accuracy of the measurement. Furthermore, different smartphones can be used to perform multiple measurements, collect data for comparison, and further improve the accuracy of the measurement.

[0049] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application. These embodiments are only explanations of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A scoliosis measuring frame, characterised in that, It includes a measuring plate (1), a mounting bracket (2) is provided on the measuring plate (1), a connecting clamp is provided on the mounting bracket (2), the connecting clamp is used to hold a smartphone, and a spinal groove (11) is provided on the side of the measuring plate (1) away from the mounting bracket (2).

2. A scoliosis measuring frame according to claim 1, wherein, The connecting clamp includes a fixed clamp (21) and a movable clamp (22). The fixed clamp (21) is mounted on the mounting frame (2). The movable clamp (22) is slidably connected to the mounting frame (2). A tension member (24) is provided on the mounting frame (2). The tension member (24) is connected to the movable clamp (22).

3. A scoliosis measuring frame according to claim 2, wherein, A back-top block (25) is slidably connected to the mounting bracket (2). Both the fixed clamp (21) and the movable clamp (22) are provided with front clamps (28). A thrust member (27) is provided on the mounting bracket (2). The thrust member (27) is connected to the side of the back-top block (25) away from the front clamp (28).

4. A scoliosis measuring frame according to claim 2, wherein, Both the fixed clamp (21) and the movable clamp (22) are provided with anti-slip pads (3) on their side walls.

5. A scoliosis measuring frame according to claim 1, wherein, The measuring plate (1) is provided with a center connector (4), and a rotating seat (41) is rotatably connected to the center connector (4). The mounting bracket (2) is connected to the rotating seat (41), and the center connector (4) is provided with a locking component for fixing the rotating seat (41).

6. A scoliosis measuring frame according to claim 5, wherein, The locking assembly includes a locking pin (42) and a pull-back member (43). The locking pin (42) is slidably connected to the center connector (4). The locking pin (42) is inserted into the rotating seat (41). The rotating seat (41) has a socket (411) for inserting the locking pin (42). One end of the pull-back member (43) is connected to the center connector (4), and the other end is connected to the locking pin (42).

7. A scoliosis measuring frame according to claim 1, wherein, The mounting bracket (2) is slidably connected to the measuring plate (1), and a rotating rod (5) is rotatably connected to the measuring plate (1). The rotating rod (5) is threaded, and the mounting bracket (2) and the rotating rod (5) are threadedly connected.

8. A scoliosis measuring frame according to claim 1, wherein, A rotating component (13) is rotatably connected to the measuring plate (1).

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