A hook for sole stretching

By designing hooks for foot stretching, inserting side hooks into shoe eyelets, and connecting crossbars to ankle tensioners, the problems of discomfort and slippage associated with existing protective gear are solved, thus improving safety and versatility.

CN224937315UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-06徐茂良
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520978980.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-11-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-05-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing foot drop braces suffer from problems such as discomfort, detachment, and poor size compatibility, especially as they cannot be used with shoes with elastic laces and lack a reliable fixing structure.

Method used

Design a hook for foot stretching, which is inserted into the shoe hole via a side hook, and a tension member that connects the crossbar to the ankle. The connection uses a ring buckle to adjust the spacing, and the plug part prevents it from falling off. The material is lightweight metal or high-strength plastic, and the surface is provided with anti-slip texture or a soft wrapping layer.

Benefits of technology

It solves the problems of discomfort and slippage, enhances safety and versatility, and is suitable for shoes of different sizes.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of foot drop assistive rehabilitation equipment, specifically a hook for foot stretching, including a first side hook and a second side hook, both of which are provided with an insertion part; the two insertion parts are respectively used to insert into the left and right sides of the same shoe eyelet; a crossbar, which is connected to the first and second side hooks respectively, and is also connected to a tension member tied to the user's ankle; wherein, the insertion part is an inwardly protruding columnar structure, used to prevent the first and second side hooks from falling out of the shoe eyelet. This utility model of a hook for foot stretching, through the design of the left and right hooks directly inserting into the shoe eyelet, avoids the tightness and discomfort caused by traditional protective gear relying on shoelaces for stretching, and provides convenience for the user.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of foot drop assistive rehabilitation devices, specifically a hook for stretching the foot. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most foot drop braces on the market use stretching shoelaces to elevate the foot. However, this method has significant drawbacks: firstly, the shoelaces tighten as the user walks, causing discomfort; secondly, these braces are ineffective with shoes featuring elastic laces. Furthermore, existing braces lack a reliable fixing structure, easily detaching from the shoe eyelets, and are not adaptable to different shoe sizes, limiting their versatility and safety. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a hook for foot stretching to overcome the shortcomings of current practical applications. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a hook for stretching the foot, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A hook for stretching the ball of the foot includes a side hook one and a side hook two, both of which are provided with a plug-in part. The two insertion parts are respectively used to insert into the left and right sides of the same shoe eyelet; A crossbar, which is connected to side hook one and side hook two respectively, and the crossbar is also connected to a tension member tied to the user's ankle; The insertion part is an inwardly protruding columnar structure used to prevent the first and second side hooks from falling off the shoe eyelet.

[0005] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the first side hook and the second side hook are respectively connected to the two ends of the crossbar by ring buckles, so that the distance between the first side hook and the second side hook can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to shoes of different sizes.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the tensioning element is a strap or hook that is tied around the user's ankle.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the tensioning component is a pull rope, one end of which is fixed to a crossbar, and the other end is used to connect to a fixing strap fitted on the user's ankle; the foot is stretched through the traction of the pull rope.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, both the first and second side hooks are made of lightweight metal or high-strength plastic.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the crossbar is provided with anti-slip texture or a soft coating layer.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. The design of inserting the left and right hooks directly into the shoe eyelets avoids the tightness and discomfort caused by the traditional protective gear relying on the stretching of shoelaces; 2. It overcomes the limitation that elastic shoelace shoes cannot use foot drop supports; 3. The heads of the left and right hooks are designed with inward-pointing protrusions to effectively prevent the hooks from falling off the shoe eyelets and improve safety; 4. The left and right hooks are connected to the crossbar with rings, and the spacing can be flexibly adjusted, making the product suitable for shoes of different sizes and enhancing its versatility. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the hook for stretching the foot according to this utility model.

[0012] In the diagram: 1-Side hook one, 2-Side hook two, 3-Horizontal bar, 4-Plug-in part. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0014] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0015] Please see Figure 1 The present invention provides a hook for stretching the foot, including a side hook 1 and a side hook 2, both of which are provided with a plug-in part 4. The two insertion parts 4 are respectively used to insert into the left and right sides of the same shoe eyelet; The horizontal bar 3 is connected to the side hook 1 and the side hook 2 respectively, and the horizontal bar 3 is also connected to the tension member tied to the user's ankle. The insertion part 4 is an inwardly protruding columnar structure used to prevent the side hook 1 and side hook 2 from falling off the shoe hole.

[0016] The side hook 1 and side hook 2 are respectively connected to both ends of the crossbar 3 by ring buckles, so that the distance between the side hook 1 and side hook 2 can be flexibly adjusted to accommodate shoes of different sizes.

[0017] The tensioning element is a strap or hook that is tied around the user's ankle.

[0018] The tensioning component is a pull rope, one end of which is fixed to the crossbar 3, and the other end is used to connect to the fixing strap that is fitted on the user's ankle. The feet are stretched by pulling the rope.

[0019] Both side hook 1 and side hook 2 are made of lightweight metal or high-strength plastic to ensure structural strength and reduce overall weight.

[0020] The surface of the crossbar 3 is provided with anti-slip texture or a soft coating to enhance the friction between it and the tensioning component and prevent slippage.

[0021] Side hook 1 (left side hook) is inserted into the left shoe eyelet, and side hook 2 (right side hook) is inserted into the right shoe eyelet. The left and right shoe eyelets are two symmetrical shoe eyelets set on the same shoe. The strap or hook tied to the ankle is fixed to the crossbar 3 to achieve the effect of stretching the toes of patients with foot drop by using the shoe eyelets.

[0022] In response to the common practice in the market of using shoelaces to lift the foot by stretching shoelaces, this invention solves the discomfort caused by increasingly tight shoelaces while walking and the problem that elastic shoelaces cannot be used with foot drop protectors. Furthermore, the inward protrusions (i.e., the insertion part 4) at the heads of side hooks 1 and 2 prevent them from falling off the shoe holes, increasing safety. In addition, side hooks 1 and 2 are connected to both ends of the crossbar 3 by ring buckles, allowing the spacing between side hooks 1 and 2 to be flexibly adjusted to suit shoes of different sizes.

[0023] It should be noted that, in this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "sliding," "rotating," "fixed," and "equipped" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to welded connections, bolted connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A hook for stretching the foot, characterized in that, It includes a side hook one (1) and a side hook two (2), both of which are provided with a plug-in part (4); The two insertion parts (4) are respectively used to insert into the left and right sides of the same shoe eyelet; A crossbar (3) is connected to the first side hook (1) and the second side hook (2) respectively, and the crossbar (3) is also connected to a tension member tied to the user's ankle; The insertion part (4) is an inwardly protruding columnar structure used to prevent the side hook one (1) and side hook two (2) from falling off the shoe hole.

2. The hook for stretching the foot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side hook 1 (1) and side hook 2 (2) are connected to the two ends of the crossbar (3) by ring buckles, so that the distance between the side hook 1 (1) and side hook 2 (2) can be flexibly adjusted to accommodate shoes of different sizes.

3. The hook for stretching the foot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tensioning element is a strap or hook that is tied around the user's ankle.

4. The hook for stretching the foot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tensioning component is a pull rope, one end of which is fixed to the crossbar (3), and the other end is used to connect to the fixing strap fitted on the user's ankle; the foot is stretched by the traction of the pull rope.

5. The hook for foot stretching according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, Both the first side hook (1) and the second side hook (2) are made of lightweight metal or high-strength plastic.

6. The hook for stretching the foot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The surface of the crossbar (3) is provided with anti-slip texture or a soft wrapping layer.