A sports crutch for a football player with a below-knee amputation

DE202025103527U1Active Publication Date: 2025-10-30LI DONGXIN +2
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Application Number
DE202025103527
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-24
Publication Date
2025-10-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-06-30

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Abstract

A sports crutch for a football player with a lower limb amputation, comprising a main bar (1), characterized in that: an axillary support (2) is firmly connected to the surface of the main bar (1), an armrest (3) is firmly connected to the surface of the axillary support (2), a handpiece (4) is firmly connected to the surface of the main bar (1), a support bar (5) is firmly connected to the surface of the main bar (1), an end of the support bar (5) remote from the main bar (1) is firmly connected to a mounting seat (6), an elastic support element (7) is firmly connected to the surface of the mounting seat (6), a mounting plug (8) is firmly connected to the surface of the elastic support element (7), a hook-and-loop fastener spine surface (9) is firmly connected to the surface of the elastic support element (7),a Velcro fastener skin surface (10) adheres to the side of the Velcro fastener mandrel surface (9) remote from the elastic support element (7), and a non-slip padding layer (11) is firmly connected to the side of the Velcro fastener skin surface (10) remote from the Velcro fastener mandrel surface (9).
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Description

Technical field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sports equipment, in particular a sports crutch for football players with a lower leg amputation. Technical background

[0002] Amputation is a clinical term. Amputations are divided into minor and major amputations. Minor amputations refer to open local amputations performed through partial vascular reconstruction or limb correction, involving the removal of infected and necrotic tissue and the removal of a portion of the tissue. Major amputations occur when the severe condition cannot be alleviated by vascular reconstruction, medication, or minor amputations.

[0003] Football players cannot move normally after a leg amputation and rely on crutches. However, the crutches available can only assist walking and do not offer football players with single-leg disabilities stable, reliable, and supportive assistance according to kinematic principles, thus preventing them from performing better on the football field. Content of the utility model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a sports crutch for football players with below-knee amputations. This aims to solve the problem that the crutches mentioned in the aforementioned background technology only support walking and do not offer football players with single-leg disabilities stable, reliable, and supportive assistance according to kinematic principles, thus preventing them from achieving better performance on the football field.

[0005] To achieve the aforementioned objective, the utility model provides the following technical solution: a sports crutch for a football player with a lower limb amputation, consisting of a main pole, an axillary support firmly connected to the surface of the main pole, an arm support firmly connected to the surface of the axillary support, a handgrip firmly connected to the surface of the main pole, a support pole firmly connected to the surface of the main pole, an end of the support pole facing away from the main pole which is firmly connected to a mounting bracket, an elastic support element firmly connected to the surface of the mounting bracket, a mounting plug firmly connected to the surface of the elastic support element, a hook-and-loop fastener surface firmly connected to the surface of the elastic support element, and a furry hook-and-loop surface.which is connected by adhesive to the side of the hook and loop fastener surface facing away from the elastic support element, and to an anti-slip pad firmly connected to the side of the hook and loop fastener surface facing away from the furry hook and loop fastener surface.

[0006] Preferably, the main rod and the axle support have a specific angle of inclination.

[0007] Preferably, the surface of the handpiece is provided with anti-slip grooves and the support rod has the shape of a round rod.

[0008] Preferably, the elastic support element is firmly connected to the support rod via a mounting seat and the elastic support element has a certain degree of elasticity.

[0009] Preferably, the mounting plugs are distributed in two groups on the surface of the elastic support element and the mounting plugs are firmly connected to the mounting seat via the elastic support element.

[0010] Preferably, the hook and loop surface is movably connected to the elastic support element via the hook and loop surface.

[0011] Preferably, the anti-slip padding layer is movably connected to the elastic support element via a Velcro surface.

[0012] Compared to the state of the art, the utility model offers the following advantages: 1. Through the fixed connection between the main shaft and armrest, between armrest and armrest, between the main shaft and handpiece, between the main shaft and support shaft, between the support shaft and mounting seat, between the mounting seat and elastic support element, and between the elastic support element and mounting plug, the utility model adopts the design concept of the blade prosthesis and optimizes the base structure and overall elasticity of the crutch. This enables better energy feedback and supports athletes when running, turning, and jumping. The utility model combines static stress analysis and topological optimization to ensure that the crutch retains its structural integrity and stability even under athletic loads and effectively supports the athlete's weight. At the same time, through ergonomic design and material selection, the utility model reduces discomfort during prolonged use and lowers the risk of injury during training. 2. Thanks to the secure connection between the main shaft and axillary support, axillary support and arm support, main shaft and handpiece, support shaft, support shaft and attachment seat, elastic support element, elastic support element and attachment plug, elastic support element and hook-and-loop fastener, adhesive bond between hook-and-loop fastener and fur, and anti-slip pad, the crutch can be precisely adapted to the individual needs of the athlete using a modular design and 3D printing, thus enabling a personalized wearing experience. At the same time, the anti-slip pad improves slip resistance and ensures the athlete's safety. Furthermore, the hook-and-loop prong surface and the hook-and-loop fur surface make the anti-slip pad layer removable, thus facilitating disassembly and replacement of the anti-slip pad layer. Description of the drawings Fig. shows the front view of the utility model; Fig. shows the side view of the utility model; Fig. shows the partial view of the main pole; Fig. shows a partial view of the elastic support; Fig. shows the exploded view of the anti-slip mechanism.

[0013] In the illustration: 1. Main bar; 2. Axillary support; 3. Arm support; 4. Hand section; 5. Support bar; 6. Attachment seat; 7. Elastic support; 8. Attachment plug; 9. Hook and loop fastener; 10. Hook and loop fastener; 11. Anti-slip pad layer. Specific implementation methods

[0014] The drawings of the embodiments of the utility model are summarized below to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in these embodiments. The described embodiments obviously represent only a portion of the utility model's embodiments, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments that are achieved by those skilled in the art in this field without any creative activity fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0015] See Fig. , an embodiment of the provided utility model: A sports crutch for a football player with a lower limb amputation, consisting of a main shaft 1. The main shaft 1 connects an axillary support 2 and a support bar 5 to form a main body. The surface of the main shaft 1 is firmly attached to an axillary support 2. The axillary support 2 serves to support the athlete's armpit. The surface of the axillary support 2 is firmly attached to an arm support 3. The arm support 3 serves to support the athlete's arm. The axillary support 2 and the arm support 3 are ergonomically designed to reduce discomfort during prolonged use and to decrease the risk of accidental injuries during training. The surface of the main shaft 1 is firmly attached to a handpiece 4. The handpiece 4 serves to hold the crutch for the athlete. The surface of the main shaft 1 is firmly attached to a support bar 5. The support bar 5 serves to support the athlete.The end of the support rod 5 furthest from the main rod 1 is fixedly connected to a mounting bracket 6. The mounting bracket 6 serves to attach an elastic support element 7 to the support rod 5. The surface of the mounting bracket 6 is fixedly connected to the elastic support element 7. The elastic support element 7 serves to support the athlete. The elastic support element 7 can provide better energy feedback and support the athlete during running, turning, jumping, etc., to ensure that the crutch retains its structural integrity and stability when subjected to impacts and loads during sports and can effectively bear the athlete's weight. The surface of the elastic support element 7 is fixedly connected to a fastening plug 8, which serves to secure the elastic support element 7 to the mounting bracket 6.The surface of the elastic support element 7 is firmly connected to a hook-and-loop fastener 9, the side of which facing away from the elastic support element 7 is bonded and connected to a hook-and-loop fastener 10. The hook-and-loop fastener 9 and the hook-and-loop fastener 10 serve to attach an anti-slip layer 11 to the elastic support element 7. The anti-slip layer 11 is removable, facilitating its disassembly and replacement. The side of the hook-and-loop fastener 10 facing away from the hook-and-loop fastener 9 is firmly connected to the anti-slip layer 11. The anti-slip layer 11 serves to improve the slip resistance of the crutch, ensuring the safety of the athletes. Through its modular design and the use of 3D printing technology, the present invention can be precisely adapted and customized to the individual needs of athletes, enabling a personalized user experience.The main material of the present invention is carbon fiber, which provides stability while reducing weight and better meets the usage requirements of athletes.

[0016] The main bar 1 and the axillary support 2 are at a specific angle. The main bar 1 connects the axillary support 2 to the support bar 5 to form a main body. The axillary support 2 supports the athlete's armpit, and the armrest 3 supports the athlete's arm. The axillary support 2 and the armrest 3 are ergonomically designed to reduce discomfort during prolonged use and to minimize the risk of injury during training.

[0017] The surface of handpiece 4 is equipped with anti-slip patterns. Handpiece 4 is used by the athlete to hold the crutches. Support bar 5 is round and provides support for the athlete.

[0018] The mounting bracket 6 serves to attach the elastic support element 7 to the support rod 5. The elastic support element 7 is firmly connected to the support rod 5 via the mounting bracket 6. It exhibits a degree of elasticity and serves to support the athlete. It ensures better energy return and supports the athlete when running, turning, and jumping. This maintains the structure and stability of the crutches even under athletic stress and effectively supports the athlete's weight.

[0019] The fastening plugs 8 are distributed in two groups on the surface of the elastic support element 7 and are firmly connected to the elastic support element 7 and the mounting receptacle 6 via this group. They serve to fasten the elastic support element 7 to the mounting receptacle 6.

[0020] The hook-and-loop fastener 10 is movably connected to the elastic support element 7 via the hook-and-loop fastener 9. Both serve to attach the anti-slip layer 11 to the elastic support element 7. The anti-slip layer 11 is removable and can therefore be easily removed and replaced.

[0021] Furthermore, the anti-slip pad layer 11 is movably connected to the elastic support element 7 via the hook-and-loop fastener 10. The anti-slip pad layer 11 improves the crutch's slip resistance and ensures the athlete's safety. Thanks to its modular design and the use of 3D printing technology, the present invention can be precisely adapted to the individual needs of the athlete, enabling a personalized user experience. The main material of the present invention is carbon fiber, which provides stability while reducing weight and better meets the usage requirements of athletes.

[0022] Operating principle: When using the crutch, simply hold the handgrip 4 and support your armpit or arm with the axillary support 2 and the arm support 3. The elastic support 7 ensures better energy return and assists athletes when running, turning, and jumping. This keeps the crutch stable even under athletic stress and effectively supports the athlete's weight. The ergonomic design of the axillary support 2 and the arm support 3 reduces discomfort during prolonged use and lowers the risk of injury during training.

[0023] Thanks to its modular design and 3D printing, the crutch can be precisely adapted to the individual needs of the athlete, thus enabling a personalized user experience. The anti-slip padding layer 11 improves the crutch's slip resistance and ensures the athlete's safety. Furthermore, the hook-and-loop fastener pin surface 9 and the hook-and-loop fastener fur surface 10 form the removable anti-slip pad layer 11, making disassembly and replacement of the anti-slip pad layer 11 easier.

[0024] It is obvious to a person skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the embodiments described above and can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments are to be considered exemplary and in no way limiting. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and not by the description above. All modifications that fall within the meaning and scope of the corresponding elements of the claims are included in the present invention. Reference numerals in a claim do not constitute a limitation of that claim.

Claims

[1] A sports crutch for a football player with a lower extremity amputation, comprising a main bar (1), characterized by, that: an axillary support (2) is firmly connected to the surface of the main rod (1), an arm support (3) is firmly connected to the surface of the axillary support (2), a hand part (4) is firmly connected to the surface of the main rod (1), a support rod (5) is firmly connected to the surface of the main rod (1), an end of the support rod (5) furthest from the main rod (1) is firmly connected to a mounting seat (6), an elastic support element (7) is firmly connected to the surface of the mounting seat (6), a mounting plug (8) is firmly connected to the surface of the elastic support element (7), a hook-and-loop fastener prong (9) is firmly connected to the surface of the elastic support element (7), a hook-and-loop fastener fur surface (10) adheres to the side of the hook-and-loop fastener prong (9) furthest from the elastic support element (7),and a non-slip padding layer (11) is firmly attached to the side of the hook-and-loop fastener fur surface (10) facing away from the hook-and-loop fastener prong (9). [2] A sports crutch for football players with below-knee amputation according to claim 1, characterized by , that the main rod (1) and the axle support (2) have a certain angle of inclination. [3] A sports crutch for football players with below-knee amputation according to claim 1, characterized by , that the surface of the hand part (4) is provided with non-slip grooves and the support rod (5) has the shape of a round rod. [4] A sports crutch for football players with below-knee amputation according to claim 1, characterized by , that the elastic support element (7) is firmly connected to the support rod (5) via the mounting bracket (6) and has a certain elasticity. [5] Sports crutch for football players with below-knee amputation according to claim 1, characterized by, that the fastening pins (8) are distributed in two groups on the surface of the elastic support element (7) and are firmly connected to the elastic support element (7) and the fastening receptacle (6). [6] Sports crutch for football players with below-knee amputation according to claim 1, characterized by , that the hook and loop surface (10) is movably connected to the elastic support element (7) via the hook and loop prong surface (9). [7] Sports crutch for football players with below-knee amputation according to claim 1, characterized by , that the anti-slip padding layer (11) is movably connected to the elastic support element (7) via the Velcro surface (10).