Thumb protector

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of thumb protector, it includes protector body and support framework, support framework is fixedly arranged in protector body, support framework includes the first curved surface part cooperation with the contour of the palm side of human thumb, the second curved surface part cooperation with human palm big fish and palm middle part and the third curved surface part cooperation with human wrist part, fixed part for thumb is provided at the front side end of protector body, fixed part is located the front end of the first curved surface part of support framework, fixed part outside is equipped with thumb bandage.The thumb protector of the utility model, the structure of support framework is curved surface design according to the shape of the palm side of human body, compared with the thumb protector of the existing thumb from the back side of hand is fixed, the fixing effect of thumb is more stable, more conducive to the recovery of patient thumb skeleton.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a thumb brace. Background Technology

[0002] After a thumb injury or disease (such as tenosynovitis), a thumb brace may be needed to immobilize and protect the thumb, preventing thumb movement from affecting its recovery. In the prior art, thumb braces typically include a main body, support strips, and several straps. For example, patent CN210077987U discloses a thumb wrist brace including a main body and a knob-and-strap system. The main body has a cylindrical structure, and the knob-and-strap system is located on the front of the main body, connecting the left and right ends for adjusting the tightness. The main body includes a thumb protection device connected to the right end of the main body. Vertical support strips are provided on the middle and right side of the back of the main body. The support strip on the right side of the main body extends from the bottom to the thumb protection device. The support strip is made of aluminum alloy. The support strip has an arc shape, designed to conform to the skeletal structure of the human wrist joint and thumb, allowing for better fit, fixation, and support of the wrist and thumb. The drawback of existing thumb braces is that the support bar is placed on the back of the thumb, while the thumb is fixed to the palm side by a strap. The disadvantage of this approach is that, based on the structural characteristics of the thumb joint, the thumb moves from an open palm towards the center of the hand. Therefore, the support bar on the back of the hand cannot prevent the thumb from moving directly, resulting in poor fixation and a certain range of motion for the user's thumb. This range of motion can affect the recovery of the thumb, so improvements are needed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem in existing thumb protectors where the support strip is located on one side of the back of the hand and cannot prevent thumb movement from the front, resulting in poor thumb fixation. This invention provides a thumb protector.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A thumb brace includes a brace body and a support frame. The support frame is fixedly installed in the brace body. The support frame includes a first curved surface that conforms to the contour of the palm side of the thumb, a second curved surface that conforms to the thenar eminence and the middle of the palm, and a third curved surface that conforms to the wrist. A fixing part for fixing the thumb is provided at the front end of the brace body. The fixing part is located at the front end of the first curved surface of the support frame. A thumb strap is provided on the outside of the fixing part.

[0005] In the above-described design, the protective gear body includes a support portion and positioning portions disposed on both sides of the support portion, with the support frame housed within the support portion. This design allows the support portion of the protective gear body to support the patient's thumb, palm, and wrist joints, while the positioning portions on both sides can wrap and fix the brace from both sides, making the thumb brace more stable.

[0006] In the above solution, an elastic connecting fabric is provided between the positioning parts on both sides of the support, and the elastic connecting fabric and the protective gear body form a receiving cavity to accommodate the palm and wrist. By setting the elastic connecting fabric, it is easier to wear the protective gear. When wearing it, the patient can first put their hand into the receiving cavity, and the elastic fabric can form an initial wrap around the patient's palm and wrist joint, so that it can be further fixed by the straps.

[0007] In the above solution, the protective gear body has an elastic protective layer inside, ventilation holes on the inner wall of the protective gear body, and ventilation holes distributed on the surface of the supporting frame. By setting the elastic protective layer, protection can be provided for the thumb, palm, and wrist joint, while the ventilation holes on the protective gear body and supporting frame can ensure the breathability of the protective gear, making it more comfortable to wear.

[0008] In the above solution, an elastic connecting fabric is provided on the inner side of the fixing part, and a thumb receiving cavity is formed between the elastic connecting fabric and the fixing part to accommodate the thumb. By providing an elastic connecting fabric in the fixing part, it is convenient to initially wrap the thumb, and it is convenient to further fix the thumb subsequently using thumb straps and thumb-mouth straps.

[0009] In the above-described design, the protective gear body is further equipped with a thenar eminence strap and a wrist strap. The thenar eminence strap is positioned corresponding to the thenar eminence of the palm, and the thenar eminence strap and wrist strap are fixed in opposite directions. This design allows for separate fixation at the thenar eminence and wrist positions, making the protective gear more stable. The opposite direction of the thenar eminence strap and wrist strap allows for tightening from two opposite directions, resulting in a more secure fit.

[0010] In the above solution, both the wrist strap and the forefinger strap are equipped with Velcro, and the protective gear body has fixing rings corresponding to the forefinger strap and the wrist strap, respectively. By using Velcro, the connection between the wrist strap and the forefinger strap is made easier, and by using fixing rings, the straps can be guided and limited to prevent misalignment, and the wrist strap can be fixed more securely.

[0011] This invention has several advantages: The thumb brace of this invention features a support frame designed with a curved surface based on the shape of the palm side of the human hand. The support frame includes a first curved surface that conforms to the contour of the palm side of the thumb, a second curved surface that conforms to the thenar eminence and the middle of the palm, and a third curved surface that conforms to the wrist. This design extends the support frame from the thumb towards the middle of the palm, covering the thenar eminence, then to the middle of the palm, and finally to the wrist joint. This design fully considers the structural characteristics of the thumb joint, which bends towards the palm side. Therefore, the support frame provides stable support and fixation for the patient's thumb, palm, and wrist joint. Compared to existing thumb braces that fix the thumb from the back of the hand, this design offers more stable fixation and is more conducive to the recovery of the thumb bones. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the outer structure of the thumb guard of this utility model in the open state.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of the thumb guard of this utility model in the open state.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the palm side of the thumb protector of this utility model in the wearing state.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the hand when the thumb protector of this utility model is worn.

[0016] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure supporting the skeleton.

[0017] Figure 6 This diagram illustrates the fit between the supporting skeleton and the human thumb, palm, and wrist joint.

[0018] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Protective gear body; 2. Support frame; 3. Support part; 4. Positioning part; 5. Fixing part; 6. Thumb strap; 7. Tiger's mouth strap; 8. Wrist strap; 9. Fixing ring; 10. First curved face; 11. Second curved face; 12. Third curved face. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below through embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0020] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the thumb guard of this utility model includes a guard body 1 and a support frame 2.

[0021] The protective gear body 1 is made of breathable fabric. It can be made of a fabric with a certain degree of elasticity, and an elastic protective layer can be set inside the protective gear body 1. By setting an elastic protective layer, the thumb, palm and wrist joint can be protected.

[0022] Ventilation holes can also be provided on the inner wall of the protective gear body 1 and on the surface of the support frame 2. By providing ventilation holes on the protective gear body 1, the breathability of the protective gear can be ensured, making it more comfortable to wear.

[0023] The protective gear body 1 includes a support part 3 and positioning parts 4 disposed on both sides of the support part, with the support frame 2 disposed within the support part 3. With this configuration, the support part 3 of the protective gear body 1 can support the patient's thumb, palm, and wrist joint, while the positioning parts 4 on both sides can wrap and fix the thumb brace from both sides, making the thumb brace more stable.

[0024] An elastic connecting fabric is provided between the positioning parts 4 on both sides of the support part 3, and an accommodating cavity for accommodating the palm and wrist is formed between the elastic connecting fabric and the protective gear body 1. By providing the elastic connecting fabric, it is easier to wear the protective gear. When wearing it, the patient can first put their hand into the accommodating cavity, and the elastic fabric can form an initial wrap around the patient's palm and wrist joint, so that it can be further fixed by the straps.

[0025] The front end of the protective gear body 1 is provided with a fixing part 5 for fixing the thumb. The fixing part 5 is located at the front end of the first curved part 10 of the support frame 2, and a thumb strap 6 is provided on the outside of the fixing part 5.

[0026] An elastic connecting cloth is provided on the inner side of the fixing part 5, and a thumb receiving cavity is formed between the elastic connecting cloth and the fixing part 5 to accommodate the thumb. By providing the elastic connecting cloth in the fixing part 5, it is convenient to initially wrap the thumb, and it is convenient to further fix the thumb by the thumb strap 6 and the web strap 7.

[0027] The protective gear body 1 also includes a thenar eminence strap 7 and wrist straps 8. The thenar eminence strap 7 is positioned corresponding to the thenar eminence of the palm. The number of wrist straps 8 can be one, two, or three. With only one wrist strap 8, it is fixed in opposite directions to the thenar eminence strap 7. With two wrist straps 8, they are fixed in opposite directions. With three wrist straps, they can be fixed in alternating opposite directions. This design allows for separate fixation of the protective gear at the thenar eminence and wrist, making the wear more stable. The wrist straps, fixed in opposite directions, provide a tighter and more secure fixation from two opposite directions.

[0028] Both the wrist strap 8 and the thumb strap 7 are equipped with Velcro straps, and the protective gear body 1 has fixing rings 9 corresponding to the thumb strap 7 and the wrist strap 8, respectively. The Velcro straps make it easier to connect the wrist strap 8 and the thumb strap 7, and the fixing rings 9 guide and limit the straps to prevent misalignment and make the wrist strap 8 more secure.

[0029] like Figure 5 As shown, the support frame 2 can be a one-piece injection molded part. The support frame 2 includes a first curved surface 10 that conforms to the contour of the palm side of the human thumb, a second curved surface 11 that conforms to the thenar eminence and the middle of the palm, and a third curved surface 12 that conforms to the wrist. The support frame 2 is arranged longitudinally inside the protective gear body 1. Figure 5 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the support frame 2 for the right thumb. In practical applications, the shapes of the first curved surface 10, the second curved surface 11, and the third curved surface 12 on the support frame of the thumb brace for the left hand and the thumb brace for the right hand should be set accordingly so that the shape of the support frame 2 fits better with the patient's thumb, palm, and wrist.

[0030] Multiple ventilation holes are distributed on the support frame 2. The ventilation holes improve the breathability of the thumb brace.

[0031] In use, the thumb brace of this utility model allows the patient to select the appropriate thumb brace based on whether the hand to be braced is the left or right hand. The patient then inserts their palm into the cavity between the elastic connecting fabric and the brace body, and then inserts their thumb into the cavity between the fixing part and the elastic connecting fabric. The palmar side of the thumb is aligned with the first curved surface of the supporting frame, the thenar eminence of the palm with the second curved surface, and the wrist joint with the third curved surface. The thumb strap of the fixing part is then tightened, and finally the web space strap and wrist strap are tightened completely to complete the wearing of the thumb brace.

[0032] like Figure 6As shown, the thumb brace of this utility model is designed with a support frame shape based on the structural characteristics of the human thumb joint, the arc of the thenar eminence of the palm, and the shape of the wrist joint. The support frame 2 can provide stable support and fixation for the patient's thumb, palm, and wrist joint. Compared with the existing thumb brace that fixes the thumb from the back of the hand, it provides a more stable fixation effect for the thumb and is more conducive to the recovery of the patient's thumb bones.

[0033] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A thumb protector characterized in that, It includes a protective gear body and a support frame. The support frame is fixedly installed in the protective gear body. The support frame includes a first curved surface that matches the contour of the palm side of the thumb, a second curved surface that matches the thenar eminence and the middle of the palm, and a third curved surface that matches the wrist. A fixing part for fixing the thumb is provided at the front end of the protective gear body. The fixing part is located at the front end of the first curved surface of the support frame. A thumb strap is provided on the outside of the fixing part.

2. The thumb spica of claim 1, wherein: The protective gear body includes a support part and positioning parts disposed on both sides of the support part, and the support frame is disposed inside the support part.

3. The thumb protector according to claim 2, characterized in that: An elastic connecting cloth is provided between the positioning parts on both sides of the support, and an accommodating cavity for accommodating the palm and wrist is formed between the elastic connecting cloth and the protective body.

4. The thumb protector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective gear body has an elastic protective layer inside, ventilation holes on the inner wall of the protective gear body, and ventilation holes distributed on the surface of the supporting frame.

5. The thumb protector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the fixing part is provided with an elastic connecting cloth, and a thumb receiving cavity is formed between the elastic connecting cloth and the fixing part to accommodate the thumb.

6. The thumb protector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective gear body is also equipped with a tiger's mouth strap and a wrist strap. The tiger's mouth strap is set at the position corresponding to the tiger's mouth of the palm, and the tiger's mouth strap and the wrist strap are fixed in opposite directions.

7. The thumb spica of claim 6, wherein: Both the wrist strap and the thumb strap are equipped with Velcro, and the protective gear body has fixing rings corresponding to the thumb strap and wrist strap respectively.

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