Calf partition support device
By designing a pleated structure for the main body and support of the calf zone support device, the uneven pressure distribution and comfort issues in traditional devices are solved, achieving dynamic pressure balance and breathability, and improving sports safety and comfort.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG LIANGYUE MEDICAL INSTR TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Traditional calf support devices lack a pressure adaptive adjustment mechanism during exercise, resulting in uneven pressure distribution. This can easily lead to excessive pressure in the gastrocnemius muscle area and localized overpressure in the ankle joint. At the same time, the closed fabric structure hinders sweat evaporation, affecting comfort.
A calf zone support device is designed, which adopts a stocking body, an upper pressure part and a support part. The support part includes multiple pleated structures that match the amount of muscle expansion and contraction, and the inner lining is a honeycomb breathable structure. Combined with longitudinal airflow channels, it can achieve dynamic pressure balance and rapid sweat evaporation.
It effectively balances pressure fluctuations during exercise, reduces the risk of pressure in the gastrocnemius area, improves exercise safety and comfort, keeps skin dry, and reduces muscle soreness and ankle overpressure.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of leg care technology, specifically relating to a calf zone support device. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of sports protection, calf support devices maintain muscle stability through gradient compression technology, which is of great significance for preventing sports injuries and improving athletic performance. Traditional devices typically employ a one-size-fits-all pressure design, relying on fixed elastic materials to wrap around the gastrocnemius muscle area. Their structure includes a basic sleeve and a ring-shaped support band. However, this design has significant limitations: firstly, it lacks a pressure adaptive adjustment mechanism during dynamic muscle contraction, easily leading to uneven pressure distribution during exercise, causing excessive pressure in the gastrocnemius muscle area and the risk of localized overpressure on the ankle joint; secondly, the closed fabric structure hinders the formation of sweat evaporation channels, causing skin moisture accumulation and affecting comfort during prolonged exercise. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the problems of the existing technology mentioned above, a lower leg zone support device is proposed. This utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0004] A calf support device includes a stocking body, an upper pressure covering for covering the gastrocnemius muscle, and a support for forming an elastic gradient. The upper pressure covering is located on the upper-middle rear side of the stocking body, and the support is arranged around the upper pressure covering. The stocking body has multiple pleats on the outside of the support, which match the amount of muscle expansion and contraction.
[0005] Preferably, the support portion includes a first support strip and a second support strip from bottom to top. The first support strip is V-shaped or Y-shaped, and the second support strip is V-shaped or Y-shaped. The bottom end of the second support strip is connected to the first support strip, and the second support strip and the first support strip are arranged to cross each other on the same side.
[0006] Preferably, the first support strip and the second support strip are symmetrical structures.
[0007] Preferably, the upper end of the stocking body is provided with an upper opening, and the upper ends of the first support band and the second support band are connected to the upper opening.
[0008] Preferably, the upper grommets, the first support belt, and the second support belt enclose the upper pressing portion.
[0009] Preferably, the second support band is Y-shaped, with the lower part of the Y-shape extending downward to form an Achilles tendon protection portion that presses against the Achilles tendon.
[0010] Preferably, the inner side of the upper pressing part is provided with a plurality of protrusions for forming a breathable gap when in contact with the skin and forming an inner liner.
[0011] Preferably, the lining has a honeycomb structure.
[0012] Preferably, the support portion adopts an oblique woven structure.
[0013] Preferably, the folded structure is formed by pleating, and the pleat depth is linearly related to the volume of the muscle bulge.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. Through the fold structure that matches the amount of muscle expansion, the folds unfold synchronously when the muscle bulges, effectively balancing the pressure fluctuations during exercise, ensuring that the pressure in the gastrocnemius area is always within a safe threshold, while eliminating the risk of local overpressure on the ankle joint and improving exercise safety.
[0016] 2. The lower part of the support extends to form the Achilles tendon protection part. The two sides are curved to match the direction of muscle contraction. It can be flexibly deformed to adapt to the dynamic changes of the soleus muscle and Achilles tendon, providing continuous and stable pressure protection.
[0017] 3. The honeycomb 3D structure of the lining, combined with the ventilation gaps of the pleats, forms a three-dimensional network of holes between the skin and the fabric. Combined with the longitudinal airflow channel design, it accelerates sweat evaporation and air circulation, effectively reducing skin moisture and keeping you dry and comfortable during long periods of exercise. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the left-side structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model;
[0021] In the attached diagram, 1 is the main body of the stocking; 2 is the upper pressing part; 3 is the support part; 31 is the first support band; 32 is the second support band; 4 is the pleat; 5 is the upper cuff; 61 is the first protective ring; 62 is the second protective ring; and 7 is the lining. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as "up", "down", "left", and "right", are only for reference to the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for illustration and not for limiting the invention of this utility model.
[0023] like Figure 1-3As shown, a calf zone support device includes a stocking body 1, an upper pressure covering 2 for covering the gastrocnemius muscle, and a support 3 for forming an elastic gradient. The upper pressure covering 2 is located on the upper-middle rear side of the stocking body 1, and the support 3 is arranged around the upper pressure covering 2. The stocking body 1 has multiple pleats 4 structures on the outside of the support 3 that match the expansion and contraction of the muscle. When the muscle bulges, the pleats 4 unfold accordingly, reducing the pressure fluctuation rate during exercise, ensuring the target pressure rate in the gastrocnemius muscle area, eliminating the risk of overpressure on the ankle joint, and its pleat 4 structure allows for easy ventilation and reduces skin moisture.
[0024] Specifically, the fold 4 structure is formed by pleating, and the fold 4 is set at an angle. Specifically, the end of the fold 4 closer to the support 3 is high, and the end farther from the support 3 is low. Moreover, the depth of the fold 4 is linearly related to the volume of the muscle bulge.
[0025] Specifically, the support portion 3 covers the stocking body 1 to form a reinforcing layer, and from bottom to top includes a first support band 31 and a second support band 32. The first support band 31 and the second support band 32 are symmetrical structures. The first support band 31 is Y-shaped, and the second support band 32 is Y-shaped. The lower part of the Y-shape extends downward to form an Achilles tendon protection portion that compresses the Achilles tendon, eliminating the risk of excessive pressure on the ankle joint and converting some of the muscle contraction force into an upward lifting force. The two sides of the Y-shape of the first support band 31 and the second support band are curved in an arc shape to match the direction of gastrocnemius muscle contraction. The lower part of the Y-shape of the second support band 32 extends downward to connect with the first support band 31, and the two sides cross with the sides of the first support band 31 to form a first protective ring 61. Specifically, the first protective ring 61 is willow leaf-shaped, and the inner side is the same structure and material as the stocking body 1, which can provide better elasticity and make it easier for the first support band 31 and the second support band 32 to deform more flexibly to adapt to the changes of the soleus muscle and the Achilles tendon, providing stable and continuous pressure protection.
[0026] Specifically, the upper end of the stocking body 1 is provided with an upper opening 5. The upper ends of the first support band 31 and the second support band 32 are connected to the upper opening 5. After the second support band 32 crosses the first support band 31, it forms two symmetrical second protective rings 62 with the upper opening 5. Specifically, the second protective ring 62 is semi-willow leaf shaped. The material and structure of the inner side of the second protective ring 62 are the same as those of the stocking body 1. It can flexibly adapt to changes with the gastrocnemius muscle, maintain the pressure protection of the gastrocnemius muscle, and form an elastic gradient to focus on protecting the gastrocnemius muscle area.
[0027] Specifically, the upper grommets 5, the first support belt 31, and the second support belt 32 enclose the upper pressing part 2, providing certain protection and shaping for the upper pressing part 2, and can further form an elastic gradient.
[0028] Specifically, the support part 3 adopts an oblique weave structure, and the transmission direction of its woven fibers matches the force vector of the gastrocnemius muscle, effectively suppressing the amplitude of muscle tremors and reducing the lateral swing angle.
[0029] Specifically, the inner side of the upper pressing part 2 is provided with multiple protrusions to form a breathable gap when in contact with the skin and to form an inner liner 7, which can play a protective and buffering role.
[0030] Specifically, the inner lining 7 has a honeycomb structure to improve breathability.
[0031] The protrusions in its lining 7 create a cavity between the skin and the fabric, which, together with the ventilation gaps in the pleats 4, forms a longitudinal airflow channel, further improving breathability and moisture removal.
[0032] Wearing this product can effectively reduce blood lactate concentration and the incidence of delayed onset muscle soreness compared to traditional protective gear. Furthermore, the honeycomb lining 7 and the gathered ventilation gaps effectively reduce skin moisture and improve ankle joint range of motion retention. This invention can be applied in sports protection, medical rehabilitation, and other scenarios, achieving a multi-dimensional synergistic effect of gradient compression, dynamic support, and breathable comfort.
Claims
1. A calf zone support device, characterized in that, The stocking includes a stocking body (1), an upper pressure covering part (2) for covering the gastrocnemius muscle, and a support part (3) for forming an elastic gradient. The upper pressure covering part (2) is located on the upper rear side of the stocking body (1), and the support part (3) is arranged around the upper pressure covering part (2). The stocking body (1) has multiple pleats (4) structures on the outside of the support part (3) that match the amount of muscle expansion and contraction. The support part (3) includes a first support strip (31) and a second support strip (32) from bottom to top. The first support strip (31) is V-shaped or Y-shaped, and the second support strip (32) is V-shaped or Y-shaped. The bottom end of the second support strip (32) is connected to the first support strip (31), and the second support strip (32) and the first support strip (31) are arranged to cross each other on the same side. The second support band (32) is Y-shaped, and the lower part of the Y-shape extends downward to form an Achilles tendon protection portion that presses against the Achilles tendon.
2. The lower leg zone support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support strip (31) and the second support strip (32) are symmetrical structures.
3. The lower leg zone support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the stocking body (1) is provided with an upper opening (5), and the upper ends of the first support band (31) and the second support band (32) are connected to the upper opening (5).
4. The lower leg zone support device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper grommets (5), the first support belt (31), and the second support belt (32) enclose the upper pressing part (2).
5. The lower leg zone support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the upper pressing part (2) is provided with multiple protrusions for forming a breathable gap when in contact with the skin and forming an inner liner (7).
6. The lower leg zone support device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lining (7) has a honeycomb structure.
7. The lower leg zone support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support part (3) adopts an oblique weave structure.
8. The lower leg zone support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The folds (4) structure is formed by folding, and the depth of the folds (4) is linearly related to the volume of the muscle bulge.