135 results about "Orthotic device" patented technology

Orthotic devices for providing arch support for the foot are disclosed. The orthotic device includes a base member, an arch support portion, and a plurality of connectors coupled to the base member at a first end and each connector of the plurality of connectors coupled at a second end to each arch member of the plurality of arch members. The orthotic devices provide continuous contact with the plantar surface of the foot during all phases of the gait cycle. In addition, the orthotic devices are assembled by coupling the connectors ends to the base member on one end and each arch member on the other end.

This utility model discloses an easily adjustable orthopedic orthotic device, mainly relating to orthopedic orthotic devices. It includes two clamps, a tightening structure, and an adjusting structure. A stabilizing plate is provided at one end of each clamp, and the clamps and stabilizing plates are connected via the adjusting structure. Several straps and several connecting straps are fixedly connected to the upper and lower surfaces of both clamps and the two stabilizing plates, respectively. The straps and connecting straps are connected via the tightening structure, which includes a shell. The shell is slidably connected to the straps and connecting straps. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected inside the shell, and a connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the shell. A rotating ring is fixedly connected to the arc surface of the connecting shaft. The advantages of this utility model are: it allows for convenient and rapid tightening of the orthopedic orthotic device, greatly improving the efficiency of its use, and it can be tightened according to the different limb shapes of different patients.

The application relates to the technical field of 3D scanning devices, in particular to a scanning device for 3D printing of an ankle-foot orthosis, which comprises a base, one end of the base is provided with a moving plate, the top of the moving plate is connected with a top plate, a through cavity is arranged between the moving plate and the top plate, a scanning mechanism is arranged between one end of the moving plate and the top plate, the scanning mechanism can rotate in the circumferential direction to perform circumferential scanning of a leg part and a foot part; the moving plate can move horizontally on the base through a moving mechanism to adjust the scanned part of the scanning mechanism. The scanning device for 3D printing of the ankle-foot orthosis can automatically scan three-dimensional data of the leg part and the foot part, manual scanning is not needed, the labor intensity of an operator is reduced, the scanning efficiency is improved, the device is scanned through the circular scanning mechanism, the structure volume is reduced, the whole device structure is simpler, the device is convenient to use and carry and is convenient to popularize to grass-roots athletes and training bases.

The disclosure provides an orthotic brace including a tightening mechanism including a pair of belt pulley bases, a pair of strap pulley bases, a pair of cord segments, and elastic strapping, where each belt pulley base is connected to one of the pair of strap pulley bases via a cord segment, and where the elastic strapping elastically couples the pair of strap pulley bases together. Additionally, the orthotic brace includes a pair of belt arms, wherein each belt arm is configured to couple to one of the pair of belt pulley bases and extend outwardly from the tightening mechanism. The disclosure still further provides an orthotic brace that includes a pair of tightening straps, wherein each tightening strap is configured to couple with a distal end of a respective one of the pair of belt arms and further configured to couple with the tightening mechanism.

The disclosure provides an orthotic brace including a tightening mechanism including a pair of belt pulley bases, a pair of strap pulley bases, a pair of cord segments, and elastic strapping, where each belt pulley base is connected to one of the pair of strap pulley bases via a cord segment, and where the elastic strapping elastically couples the pair of strap pulley bases together. Additionally, the orthotic brace includes a pair of belt arms, wherein each belt arm is configured to couple to one of the pair of belt pulley bases and extend outwardly from the tightening mechanism. The disclosure still further provides an orthotic brace that includes a pair of tightening straps, wherein each tightening strap is configured to couple with a distal end of a respective one of the pair of belt arms and further configured to couple with the tightening mechanism.

A prosthetic or orthotic device (100) is described for implementation of a locomotion activity. The prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may cause an actuator (228) to perform a provide a first torque. Based on the first torque and one or more values of one or more parameters, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may perform a first portion of a flexion action. Subsequent to or during performance of the first portion of the flexion action, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may determine an angle associated with the prosthetic or orthotic device (100). Based on the angle, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may perform an adjustment of the one or more parameters. Based on the adjustment, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may perform a second portion of the flexion action. For example, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may perform the second portion while gradually increasing the one or more values.

Method for visualizing multiple sensor signals derived via electrodes from a limb or amputation stump to detect muscle activity, comprising the following steps: • Each signal is assigned a display direction and a display amount • The display direction represents exactly one signal • The displayed value represents the intensity of motor activity of either the respective muscle or its nerve. • The direction and magnitude of all signals are simultaneously displayed in real time on a display device as a single graphical object. • On the display device, reference objects that were saved during previous analysis sessions are displayed simultaneously with the object. • Reference contractions are used as reference objects. • Simultaneously with the visualization, a prosthetic or orthotic device is controlled with the signals, whereby the reference objects are used to parameterize the prosthetic or orthotic control.

The shoulder abduction orthosis comprises a bracket, a shoulder strap and a waist strap, the bracket comprises a waist frame and a shoulder frame, the waist frame is provided with an upper waist plate, a lower waist plate and a supporting frame, the upper waist plate and the lower waist plate are bendable tough plates, a plurality of vertically arranged reinforcing rib structures are arranged on the outer side of the upper waist plate and the outer side of the lower waist plate at equal intervals, and the waist frame and the shoulder frame are connected through the supporting frame. The upper waist plate and the lower waist plate are arranged up and down through the supporting frame and are respectively provided with two waist belt rings, the lower waist plate is provided with two shoulder belt rings, the supporting frame is provided with a mounting frame and an adjusting arm, the angle of the mounting frame is adjusted through the adjusting arm, and the shoulder frame is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame through screws. The shoulder abduction orthosis can be conveniently used by a user, and the body burden of the user is reduced.

An example of a cuff system for use in an orthotic device having a muscle sensor system includes: a cuff shell that is at least semi-rigid and has a concave cross section, in a plane transverse to a length of the cuff shell, to accommodate attachment of the cuff shell to a limb; a fabric liner disposed in the cuff shell; and a sensor array including a set of sensor contacts, in coordination with the fabric liner, configured to attach to the fabric liner in alignment with a discontinuity of the cuff shell.

A sleeve or liner for a brace component in an orthopedic device, such that the brace component defines a peripheral contour and forms at least one unique feature. The sleeve or liner includes a main body having a peripheral contour arranged at least approximately to the peripheral contour and in size of the brace component. A predetermined pattern of frictional elements is formed by deposits, or a film of frictional material configured in at least one predetermined shape.

An assistive ankle support device is described, usable to improve the performance of ankle foot orthoses and exoskeletons. The device has a tubular vertical member arranged medially to a user's limb. The member carries a rotational bearing and a rotational element such as a pulley. The pulley is connected to a footplate. The footplate provides joint movement assistance or resistance to the user upon rotation of the pulley. The pulley is coupled to a leaf spring mounted internally to the tubular vertical member. A clutch mechanism selectively couples the leaf spring to the pulley via a ratchet. The clutch mechanism may be automatically controlled by a controller.

The invention relates to a method for producing a cushion for an orthopedic device, the cushion having a first component, which comprises a first film layer and a second film layer, and a second component that are joined with each other in such a way that there is at least one fluid-filled volume between the first component and the second component, the method comprising the following steps: inserting the first film layer, which has at least one opening, and the second film layer into a tool, which has an upper mold and a lower mold; applying a differential pressure to at least one of the film layers, so that the at least one film layer moves at least in sections towards the upper mold or the lower mold, thereby creating a distance between the two films; joining the two film layers along at least one connection line.

A low extensibility material for use in prosthetics and orthotics. The low extensibility material is adhered to the fabric portion of a prosthetic liner or orthotic liner either internally or externally and limits the longitudinal movement while allowing for transversal movement. The customizable nature of the invention allows for shaping and personalization depending on the needs of the user.

The invention relates to a correcting device for scoliosis. The correcting device comprises a body supporting unit, a head supporting unit, a movable unit, a fixed baffle unit, a movable baffle unit, a locking unit, at least one pressing unit and at least one vibration unit. The device has the advantages that the body of a patient is supported by the body supporting unit; the head supporting unit and the body supporting unit rotate relatively to adjust the position of the head of the patient, so that the chest section and the head of the patient are in a horizontal state to keep a correct body position; the fixed baffle unit and the movable baffle unit can be used for fixing the lateral lying posture of the patient, and posture fatigue in the treatment process is prevented; the positions of the pressing unit and the vibration unit can be adjusted by utilizing the movable unit according to the difference of scoliosis of different patients, so that the pressing unit can effectively press the vertex of scoliosis of the patients, the pressing strength is adjusted by individuals, and the correction strength is definite; the vibration units are used for relaxing muscles on the two sides of the spine, muscle tension is relieved, and the correction effect is further improved.

A prosthetic or orthotic device (POD) can include first and second limb members coupled at a joint, an actuator, and a controller. The actuator can be configured to actuate the first limb member relative to the second limb member. The controller can cause the actuator to exhibit a force rejection behavior during a portion of stance phase and cause the actuator to exhibit a force following behavior during a portion of swing phase. The controller can, based on a determination that a gait parameter satisfies a gait parameter threshold, cause the actuator to at least one of: apply a first torque at the joint to cause the POD to flex during a portion of stance phase, decelerate flexion of the POD during at least a first portion of the swing phase, or decelerate extension of the POD during at least a second portion of the swing phase.

The invention discloses an acupoint stimulation orthopedic device for hand function recovery after apoplexy, and particularly relates to the field of rehabilitation auxiliary instruments.The acupoint stimulation orthopedic device comprises a shell, a controller is installed on the portion, close to the front face, of the left side of the shell, an orthopedic mechanism is installed in the shell, and a fixing mechanism is arranged on the front face of the orthopedic mechanism; heating mechanisms are installed at the ends, close to the back face, of the left side and the right side of the shell, the shape correcting mechanism comprises an electric push rod, a lifting plate is installed at the output end of the electric push rod, a spring telescopic rod is installed at the bottom of the lifting plate, a mounting plate is installed at the bottom end of the spring telescopic rod, and a rubber pad is installed on one side of the mounting plate; an electrode point is installed on one side of the rubber pad, and a pressure sensor is installed in the rubber pad. According to the acupoint stimulation orthopedic device for hand function recovery after stroke, the rubber pad is used for wrapping the pressed hand, the pressure sensors installed in a matrix mode can recognize the size and shape of the hand, and the accuracy and effect of acupoint stimulation orthopedic are improved.

This invention discloses a variable stiffness ankle-foot orthosis, comprising an ankle exoskeleton module and a transmission module. The ankle exoskeleton module includes a fixed support footplate, a beam frame, a cantilever beam, and a worktable. The beam frame vertically fixes the end of the cantilever beam to the footplate. The worktable includes a vertical slide rail and a horizontal slide rail. The position where the worktable connects to the cantilever beam is designated as the load point. The cantilever beam is vertically arranged, with the vertical slide rail parallel to the cantilever beam. The horizontal slide rail is perpendicular to the vertical slide rail and is slidably connected to the vertical slide rail. The horizontal slide rail is slidably connected to the cantilever beam through the load point. The transmission module includes a limb support, pulleys, and a hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder is vertically arranged parallel to the vertical slide rail and connected to the limb support. The pulleys are located at both ends of the hydraulic cylinder, and cables are wound around the pulleys. The cables are connected to the piston inside the hydraulic cylinder and the horizontal slide rail, respectively. When the hydraulic cylinder operates, it drives the cables to move, which in turn drives the horizontal slide rail in the worktable to move along the cantilever beam.

An orthotic support assembly is disclosed herein that includes an internal device configured to be inserted within a person's footwear. The internal device is formed of a cushioning material and extends from an internal surface at a bottom portion of the footwear to an internal surface of a top portion of the footwear.

A hand module of an orthotic device assists a user with an impaired ability to grasp and pick up objects. The hand module comfortably secures a user's hand in a hand shell and is configurable by a clinical professional at the time of delivery for one of two different donning methods, a top-down method and a slide-through method. In the top-down (or dorsal) method, a user's palm is positioned on top of the hand shell and strapped in from above. In the slide-through (or thenar) method the user's hand is pulled through a pre-formed upper loop and strapped around the user's thumb from below. The hand module is configured with a grasp actuator that can move between an open latched position and a closed unlatched position by pushing a lever or by pulling on the grasp actuator with force exceeding a threshold value.

The present invention relates to a user-wearable hand orthosis, the user-wearable hand orthosis comprising a support structure (100) having a dorsal support portion (110) configured to be worn on at least a portion of the back of the user's hand, wherein the dorsal support portion (110) has a first surface on the dorsal side of the dorsal support portion (110) and a second surface on the opposite side of the dorsal side of the dorsal support portion (110), and is configured to be movable along a track on the second surface side of the dorsal support portion (110) between a first end position and a second end position. The invention comprises a slide mechanism (200) having a slide element (210), and at least one finger module (300) configured to be attached to at least one finger of the user's hand, wherein each of the at least one finger module (300) has a distal portion (310) configured to be attached to at least one distal portion of at least one finger, and a slide element connector (340) configured to be connectable to the slide element (210).

A cranial remodeling orthosis (CRO) device for shaping an infant's deformed head shape as the infant's head grows includes an interior surface configuration based upon a modified shape derived from the deformed head shape. The interior surface comprises hold areas to restrain growth of said infant's head. The hold locations and amounts are determined from the modified shape. The interior surface also comprises one or more second areas providing growth room for the infant's head. The second areas are determined from the modified shape. At least one of the second areas is configured to provide extra growth room for the infant's head.

To enable the efficient manufacture of high-quality orthotic devices. [Solution] This orthotic device manufacturing system comprises: an information acquisition unit that acquires personal shape information indicating the shape of the orthotic device attachment site on the orthotic device user's body; an information generation unit that generates individual orthotic device information indicating the shape of the orthotic device used by the orthotic device user based on the personal shape information; and a manufacturing instruction unit that causes an orthotic device manufacturing apparatus using a pellet-type 3D printer to manufacture an orthotic device using the individual orthotic device information in response to the input of orthotic device shape information indicating the shape of the orthotic device.

The utility model relates to the technical field of artificial limb orthopedic protectors, in particular to a breathable and comfortable artificial limb orthopedic protector which comprises an artificial limb body, a wearing assembly is installed at the top end of the artificial limb body and comprises a lower supporting plate, the lower supporting plate is fixedly arranged at the top end of the artificial limb body, and the top end of the lower supporting plate is fixedly connected with a spring telescopic rod. An air bag mechanism capable of distributing air is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the lower supporting plate and comprises an outer air bag and an inner air bag, the inner air bag is located in the outer air bag, the top end of the inner air bag is fixedly connected with an air outlet hard pipe, and one side of the top end of the outer air bag is fixedly connected with an air outlet hose. The top end of the upper supporting plate is fixedly connected with an orthopedic cylinder, and the inner side of the orthopedic cylinder is fixedly connected with a connecting layer. According to the orthopedic device, a complex fan or a pumping system is not needed, effective flowing and distribution of gas can be achieved only through natural actions of a human body, and the product complexity and cost are reduced.