PASSIVE WALKING GUIDELINES THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO SHOES

Abstract

The invention is a passive gait guidance device that can be attached to an everyday shoe to mechanically limit toe-raising. The device comprises a main support body (5) that supports the outsole of the shoe, a narrow heel arch (1) that grips the heel section of the shoe from behind, an internal stabilizing tongue (2) that extends to the inside of the shoe's heel collar, and a strap system (3) that secures the shoe from above. A long front extension (4) extending from the main support body (5) beyond the shoe's toe cap terminates in a front contact end (6) that curves toward the ground. When the user lifts their heel, the front contact end (6) makes contact with the ground, and the resulting reaction force is transmitted through the long front extension (4) and the main support body (5) to the shoe. This makes toe-raising difficult and supports heel contact.

Description

1 Specifications PASSIVE WALKING GUIDANCE DEVICE THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO SHOES Technical field The invention relates to orthopedic assistive devices, footwear accessories, physical therapy, and mechanical correction of walking disorders with rehabilitation equipment 5 It relates to the technical fields of passive devices for support. The invention specifically involves a device that can be removed and attached to an existing everyday shoe; the heel of the shoe... and securing the upper section to a support structure; beyond the toe of the shoe through a mechanical section that extends into contact with the ground, onto the fingertip A gait that creates resistance to ascent and supports heel contact 10 It is related to the steering device. Previous Technique Nowadays, controlling toe walking and similar gait disorders. for the purpose of foot and ankle orthoses, orthopedic shoes, insoles, front Foot support devices, plaster casts, and various mechanical shoes 15 Modifications are used. Foot and ankle orthoses are used to modify the foot and ankle. held in a specific position or moved by being directly grasped These structures are limited. They are mostly customized to the user's specific needs and an attachment that can be independently attached to and removed from an everyday shoe It does not create. 20 With raised elements placed in the front section of the shoe sole, the user Directing the weight towards the heel side, extending the length of the shoe. by adding a section and with strap-on coverings that go over the outside of the shoe. The method of securing the shoe is also known. However, in the known solutions, the first a protrusion under the foot, a piece that extends the shoe, a fastening strap or orthotic 25 A support system is often used for purposes that are independent of each other. Patent documents relating to the previous technique. US20200352279A1 - titled 'Shoe attachment for preventing toe walking' The document describes a non-slip elastic band placed transversely under the front sole of the shoe. A tilting bar made of various materials is described. The bar allows the user to... (The sentence is incomplete and unclear in the original Turkish) It is fixed to the sole of the shoe in order to transfer the weight towards the heel, or 2 It is integrated into the shoe with an additional sole that is attached with a strap. However In this solution, a strip of fabric extends beyond the toe of the shoe and curves towards the ground. a longitudinal front extension that creates a counter-moment over the front contact point of the heel A tongue that tucks into the collar and a narrow heel arch are not achieved together. US20210401111A1 - 5 titled 'Shoe extension for patient gait modification' The document describes a vamp section that covers the toe box of a shoe, the outside of the shoe. a base section running along its length, a connecting strap, and resistance against the ground A restrictive mechanism is described that creates the structure. The structure restricts the movement of the healthy limb. Increasing the shoe length helps to slow down and alter the asymmetrical gait. However, the document states that the first contact with the ground during toe-raising is at 10. The design features a downward-curving forefoot, a curve that tightly grips the heel at the rear. and a stabilizing tongue that extends inside the heel collar of the shoe, on the same carrier body. The cooperation regarding power transmission is not explained. In the document titled US20090082180A1 - 'Leg lift device and associated method', a Temporary insole attached to the shoe, replaceable upgrade piece, 15 an elastomeric shoe receiver that grips the toe and heel sections of the shoe and The connecting strap is explained. This structure is similar to other plaster boot or thick boot used on the foot. It is designed to balance the height of the insole of the therapeutic shoe. The document describes a shoe that extends beyond the toe, with its tip facing the ground. a 20 that curves and transfers the ground reaction to the shoe when the heel is lifted. There is no long frontal extension. Definition of the Technical Problem Based on the known state of the art, an objective technical problem is: the user's current situation. without changing their everyday shoes and a rigid orthosis for the foot or lower leg from the application, which limits the unwanted movement of the shoe on the apparatus and 25 a controlled ground reaction created in front of the shoe during heel lift mechanically converting the counter-moment into the ability to rise onto the toes. The problem is the creation of a detachable apparatus that makes it difficult. Purpose and Advantages of the Invention The aim of the invention is to create a 30-inch external power source that can be used with an everyday shoe. not requiring and relying on the user's body weight and ground reaction force by utilizing passive mechanical resistance to toe-raising This involves providing a detachable walking guidance device. 3 By holding the shoe from the back of the heel and the inside of the collar. The backward and upward movement of the shoe is restricted. The top and front of the shoe... Thanks to the separate grip of this section, the shoe and the device can be used while walking. They are made to move together, and the reaction force generated in the front section is used for stabilization. The likelihood of it disappearing into the gaps is reduced. 5 The mechanical part that extends beyond the toe of the shoe and curves towards the ground. This allows for controlled contact with the ground during heel lift. Thus, the front... The force generated at the point of contact is transferred to the shoe along the supporting structure. Only the rise onto the forefoot is made more difficult, and the heel is directed towards the ground. It is supported. 10 Thanks to the detachable and attachable nature of the device, a special orthopedic shoe can be worn continuously. The need for use is reduced. Adjustable fastening structure and different sizes. Available in various suitable shoe models and sizes thanks to the possibility of production. This is achieved with a passive structure that does not contain electronic sensors, motors, or external power sources. The complexity of production, maintenance, and use is reduced. 15 Industrial Applicability The invention relates to orthopedic assistive devices, physical therapy and rehabilitation equipment, and pediatric products. It can be mass-produced in the fields of footwear accessories and medical device manufacturing. It can be used for injection molding of polymer, elastomer or composite materials. 20 different shoes can be made using molding, three-dimensional printing, or appropriate bonding techniques. It can be manufactured according to specifications; therefore, it is suitable for industrial application. Explanation of the Figures Figure 1 is a perspective view of the walking guidance device that is the subject of the invention. Figure 2 shows the right-side view of the walking guidance device that is the subject of this invention. Figure 3 shows a top view of the walking guidance device described in the invention. 25 Figure 4 shows the rear view of the walking guidance device that is the subject of the invention. Figure 5 shows a frontal view of the walking guidance device that is the subject of this invention. Figure 6 shows a detail of the heel area with the narrow heel arch and the inner stabilizing tongue. It is a perspective view. 4 Explanation of References Ref. No. Description 1. Narrow heel arch 2 Inner stabilizing tongues 3-belt system 4 Long front extensions Main carrier body 6 Front contact points Detailed Description of the Invention The invention describes a passive gait guidance device that can be attached to shoes, generally speaking. As shown in Figure 1, a narrow heel arch (1), an internal stabilizing tongue (2), at least one 5 belt system (3), a long front extension (4), a main carrier body (5) and a front contact end (6) includes. These elements are the holding of the shoe on the apparatus and the front mechanically transferring the ground reaction that occurs in the area to the shoe. They are designed to work together. The main carrier body (5) is placed on the outsole of the shoe and the apparatus 10 It is an extended base structure on which the other elements are supported. (Figures 1, 2 and 3) As can be seen, the main supporting body (5) extends from the heel area to the shoe toe boundary. It is constructed in a longitudinal direction that will continue to the next level. Main support body (5), loads transmitted from the shoe during use and at the front contact end (6) 15 mechanical rigidity to distribute the resulting ground reaction force along the apparatus It has been formatted. In the rear section of the main carrier body (5), as shown in Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 4 and Figure 6 The narrow heel arch (1) shown is located. The narrow heel arch (1) is the shoe as a pull-type structure with a narrow, curved and raised rear grip. It has been created. The narrow heel arch (1) extends the heel section of the shoe 20 from the back. by surrounding the main supporting body of the shoe (5) backward and upward It restricts unwanted movement. The inner stabilizing tongue (2) is thin with a downward free end attached to the narrow heel arch (1). and is a broad language structure. The internal stabilizer is shown in detail in Figures 4 and 6. The tongue (2) is passed over the heel collar of the shoe and into the heel cavity of the shoe. It is shaped to extend inwards. Thus, the inner stabilizing tongue (2) and narrow heel the arch (1) is positioned on opposite sides of the shoe heel collar, heel 5 The position of that part within the apparatus is preserved. The belt system (3) is the main carrier as shown in Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 5. The strap system (3) is attached to the opposite side regions of the body (5). adjustable to fit around the top of the foot, laces and forefoot area It is arranged. By tightening the strap system (3), the shoe moves forward, sideways and upwards 10 The relative movement in the direction is limited and the shoe and the main carrier body (5) together It is made to move. The long front extension (4) continues from the front of the main carrier body (5) to the apparatus. It extends beyond the toe of the shoe placed inside. Figure 1, Figure 2 and The long front extension (4) shown in Figure 3 is a mechanical arm 15 in the longitudinal direction. It forms and curves towards the ground in the direction of the end section. Long front The length of the extension (4) that extends beyond the shoe toe limit, with the shoe size It is determined according to user weight; the overflow in question in the preferred application. Its length is between 2 cm and 3 cm. Front contact end (6), free end of long front extension (4) curved towards the ground 20 It is located in the section. As seen in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the front contact end (6), in normal heel strike position on or near the ground It will be found by the user lifting their heel and placing themselves on their forefoot and toes. If it rises, it is designed to make controlled initial contact with the ground. The contact surface of the front contact end (6) slides against the ground and the point stress 25 It can be terminated with a curve that will reduce the curve. In the preferred mode of use, the outsole of the shoe is first the main supporting body (5) It is placed on top. The heel section of the shoe is placed inside the narrow heel arch (1) is positioned and the inner stabilizer tongue (2) is placed over the heel collar of the shoe It is inserted. Then the strap system (3) will wrap around the top and front part of the shoe 30 By adjusting it in this way, the shoe is fixed on the main carrier body (5). When the user lifts their heel and shifts their body weight to the forefoot area, the long front The extension (4) tends to rotate downwards and the front contact end (6) interacts with the ground. It enters. The reaction force applied by the ground to the front contact end (6) is the long front 6 It is transferred to the shoe via the extension (4) and the main carrier body (5). Narrow heel arch (1), inner stabilizing tongue (2) and strap system (3) keep the shoe in position, the reaction force in question is due to the relative movement between the shoe and the apparatus The risk of loss is reduced. Positioning the front contact end (6) beyond the shoe toe limit 5 Therefore, there is a reaction force between the ground and the forefoot area of ​​the shoe. A moment arm is created. The resulting counter-moment applies to the user's fingertips only. This makes it mechanically difficult for him to rise above it and the heel area to touch the ground. This effect supports its orientation. This influence is provided by an electronic sensor, motor, or external power source. It is obtained passively without being used. 10 In one application, the main supporting body (5), narrow heel arch (1), long front extension (4) and front The contact end (6) is formed as a single piece. In another application, these elements are separate. produced in parts and joined together by mechanical connections, gluing, welding or assembly. It is joined by molding. The inner stabilizer tongue (2) is integrated with the narrow heel arch (1). or as a flexible piece subsequently attached to the narrow heel arch (1) 15 arrangeable. Main carrier body (5), narrow heel arch (1), long front extension (4) and front contact end (6) polymer, elastomer, composite material or material that provides the required strength and flexibility They can be produced from combinations of these. The preferred material and section thickness are: 20 without permanent deformation of the long front extension (4) under the weight of the user It can transmit the ground reaction, and the front contact end (6) is controlled contact. It is chosen in a way that makes verification possible. A slip-reducing device on the lower surface of the main carrier body (5) that is in contact with the ground The belt may have a surface geometry or a layer of material that increases friction. The number (3) of the system, width, connection type and adjustment mechanism of different shoes 25 It can be modified according to their geometries. The device is adjustable for different shoe sizes. They can be produced in various sizes or customized to a specific shoe size. The apparatus is designed for injection molding, three-dimensional printing, or other suitable shaping processes. It can be produced using this technique. Even if the production technique and material selection are changed, narrow heels can still be produced. curve (1), inner fixing tongue (2), strap system (3), long front extension (4), main carrier body 30 (5) and the front contact end (6) working together in the same power transmission chain It is protected. 7 The invention has implications, particularly for tiptoe walking in children and autism. It is suitable for use in tiptoe walking tendencies associated with spectrum disorders; However, its use is not restricted to a specific age or diagnostic group. The size of the device, its mechanical rigidity, and fastening settings depend on the user's weight and shoe type. It can be selected according to size and usage requirements. 5

Claims

8 Requests 1. A main support shaped to carry the outsole of a shoe. to secure the shoe in question on the main carrier body (5) with the body (5) containing at least one belt system (3) attached to the main carrier body (5); - the heel of the shoe at the rear of the main carrier body (5) mentioned a narrow, curved and elevated heel to grip the section from behind curve (1), - connected to the aforementioned narrow heel arch (1) and over the heel collar of the shoe a free-ended inner stabilizer tongue (2) to extend into the shoe - from the front of the main carrier body (5) to beyond the toe limit of the shoe 10 a long front extension (4) and the ground of the aforementioned long front extension (4) Containing a front contact end (6) located in the end section which curves in that direction, The main features of the shoe are the narrow heel arch (1), the inner stabilizing tongue (2) and the strap system (3). ground acting on the front contact end (6) when held on the carrier body (5) The reaction force is 15 through the long front extension (4) and the main carrier body (5). A detachable walking aid that allows the design to be transferred to the shoe. It is characterized by its steering apparatus.

2. According to Claim 1, the distance between 2 cm and 3 cm from the toe of the shoe placed in the apparatus. characterized by a long front extension (4) that extends forward between them. is being done. 20 3. According to Claim 1, curving towards the ground with respect to its free end and initial contact. a bottom contact that will make the first contact with the ground when the tip (6) of the heel is lifted It is characterized by a long front extension (4) that includes the surface.

4. According to Claim 1, the narrow section surrounding the heel of the shoe at the back and sides It is characterized by a narrow heel arch (1) with a gripping profile. 25 5. According to claim 4, a shoe with a thin and wide body attached to a narrow heel arch (1). Internal stabilizer featuring a downward-pointing free end that extends to the inside of the heel collar. It is characterized by language (2).

6. According to Claim 1, to the opposite lateral regions of the aforementioned main carrier body (5) a shoe that is tied and surrounds the top of the foot, laces or forefoot area, at least 30 It is characterized by a belt system (3) which includes a small adjustable belt. 9 7. According to claim 1, the aforementioned main load-bearing body (5), narrow heel arch (1), long front The extension (4) and the front contact end (6) are formed as a single integrated structure. It is characterized by a gait guidance device.

8. According to Claim 1, polymers, elastomers, composite materials or a combination thereof It is characterized by the main carrier body (5) made of combination. 5 9. According to Claim 1, a surface that reduces slippage on its lower surface in contact with the ground. main carrier body containing geometry or a layer of friction-enhancing material It is characterized by (5).

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