TWM444198U - Ankle joint protector - Google Patents

Description

Ankle joint protector

This creation is about a human protective device, especially an ankle brace that protects the ankle joint and provides proper support to strengthen the ankle joint stability.

Proper exercise is one of the ways to stay healthy, but sports injuries are inevitable in most sports, and ankle sprains are the most common cause of sports injuries.

Most of the causes of ankle sprains are that the body loses its center of gravity. When it is stepped on someone else's foot or stumbled, it will cause an ankle sprain. When the ankle sprains, local joint swelling, pain, and even fractures may occur in severe cases. If the ankle sprain is not properly handled, the position of the humerus, talus (also known as the tibia) and the heel bone in the ankle joint will be displaced or tightened. Later, when the ankle joint is active, problems will occur. The ability to move and the ability to affect agility and balance can make the ankle more vulnerable.

There are many kinds of known ankle joints. The more common one is an elastic bandage with good elasticity and stretchability. One of them is a tubular elastic bandage, which is used to tighten the elastic bandage to the ankle joint and another elastic bandage. It is a strip of strips. The user wears an elastic bandage around the ankle joint to reduce the chance of an ankle sprain. This elastic bandage for protecting the ankle joint is simple in construction and provides only the elasticity and stretchability of the elastic bandage. The ankle joint support and compression force can only provide basic protection and prevent the function of sprained ankle joints, and some elastic bandages are more complicated and inconvenient, which is not suitable for ordinary users.

There is also a known ankle joint protector which utilizes a tubular elastic sleeve which can be worn over the lower leg and the rear heel, and an elastic piece mounted on the left and right sides of the elastic sleeve to tighten the ankle joint. The elastic sleeve and the elastic pieces on the left and right sides limit the angle of the ankle inversion and eversion, and reduce the chance of sprain. The ankle joint protector utilizes an elastic piece and a tubular shape extending downwardly beyond the ankle joint on the left and right sides of the lower leg. The elastic sleeve provides support, although slightly better than the elastic bandage described above, but has only the ability to limit the inversion and eversion of the ankle joint, and does not provide proper restraint and protection for the movement of the sole before and after the foot.

This creation proposes an ankle joint protector that can limit the angle of inversion, eversion, and front and rear pull of the sole, strengthen the stability of the ankle joint, reduce the chance of sprain, and have the effect of oppression and prevention of swelling.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a construction of an ankle brace, comprising: a covering sheath having a flexibility and elasticity, the covering sheath having a calf sleeve integrally connected, a foot sleeve and at least one tight The belt and the tightening strap can tighten the covering sheath to the sole of the foot, the ankle joint and the lower leg, and can adjust the degree of tightness; an inner supporting plate and an outer supporting plate, the inner supporting plate and the outer supporting plate are respectively fixed on the covering The left and right sides of the sleeve, the inner support plate and the outer support plate have a symmetrical shape, and the inner support plate and the outer support plate extend downward along the inner side and the outer side of the lower leg respectively beyond the ankle joint, and then turn to the toe direction to Both sides of the sole of the foot; and a sole support plate fixed to the bottom of the foot cover, the foot support plate can be combined with the inner support plate and the outer support plate to form a three-point support for supporting the inner and outer sides of the lower leg, the ankle joint and the sole of the foot It can limit the inversion of the foot, the valgus and the angle of the front and rear, strengthen the stability of the ankle joint, reduce the chance of sprain, and have the effect of oppression and prevention of swelling.

In a preferred embodiment, the calf sleeve and the foot cover of the sheath have three faces, of which small The leg sleeve has a back side, a left side surface and a right side surface, respectively covering the back side of the lower leg, the inner side of the lower leg and the outer side of the lower leg; the cover sleeve covering the sheath has a bottom part, a left side part and a right side part, respectively covering the sole of the foot Bottom, inside and outside.

In a preferred embodiment, the foot cover of the sheath has a bottom portion, a left side portion, a right side portion, and a top surface portion connecting the left side portion and the right side portion, respectively covering the bottom, the instep, the inside, and the outside of the sole.

In a preferred embodiment, the inner support plate, the outer support plate, and the sole support plate are made of any one of an aluminum plate and a plastic plate.

In a preferred embodiment, the plantar support plate has a shape that matches the inner arch.

It can be understood from the above that the artificial ankle joint protector can tighten the covering sheath to the sole of the foot, the ankle joint and the lower leg by tightening the belt, and can adjust the degree of tightness, the sole support plate and the rear side support plate. It can be combined with the inner support plate and the outer support plate to form a three-point support for supporting the inner side and the outer side of the lower leg, the ankle joint and the sole of the foot, and can limit the inversion of the sole of the foot, the eversion and the angle of the front and rear, and strengthen the stability of the ankle joint. Reduces the chance of sprain and has the effect of oppression and preventing swelling.

The implementation of the created ankle brace and other functions and technical features will be described below with reference to the drawings.

An embodiment of the present ankle brace is constructed as shown in FIG. 1 and includes: a covering sheath 10 having a calf sleeve 20, a foot sleeve 30 and a bundle integrally connected The strap 40, the tightening strap 40 can tighten the covering sheath 10 to a part of the lower leg above the sole of the foot, the ankle joint and the ankle joint, and the covering sheath 10 can be stretchable and elastic, and can adjust the elastic Degree (see "Figure 3"); An inner support plate 50a and an outer support plate 50b, the inner support plate 50a and the outer support plate 50b are respectively fixed to the left and right sides of the covering sheath 10, and the inner support plate 50a and the outer support plate 50b have a symmetrical shape, and the inner support The plate 50a and the outer support plate 50b extend downwardly beyond the ankle joint along the inner and outer sides of the lower leg, respectively, and then turn toward the toe to extend to both sides of the sole; and a sole support plate 60 is secured to the foot cover 30. The bottom of the 31.

The first embodiment of the covering sheath 10 is constructed. As shown in "Fig. 1", both the calf sleeve 20 and the foot sleeve 30 have three faces, wherein the calf sleeve 20 has a back surface 21, a left side surface 22L and a right side surface 22R. Covering the back side of the lower leg, the inner side of the lower leg, and the outer side of the lower leg respectively; the foot cover 30 of the covering sheath 10 has a bottom portion 31, a left side portion 32L and a right side portion 32R, respectively covering the bottom, the inner side and the outer side of the sole of the foot There is a heel positioning hole 23 at the joint of the back surface 21 of the calf sleeve 20 and the bottom 31 of the foot sleeve 30 for the user's heel to be exposed.

There may be several straps 40. One embodiment of the strap 40 is a flat strip of fabric having a devil's adhesive 41 (or devil's felt) on the surface, and the strap 40 can at least wrap around the calf sleeve 20 and the sleeve 30. On the periphery of the user, the user puts the covering sheath 10 behind the calf and the sole of the foot, and the covering sheath 10 can be tightened to the lower leg of the sole of the foot, the ankle joint and the ankle joint by the tightening strap 40, and can By adjusting the adhesion position of the devil's adhesive 41, the tightness of the tightening band 40 is adjusted, so that the sole support plate 60 can be combined with the inner support plate 50a and the outer support plate 50b to form a three-point support for supporting the inner side of the lower leg, the ankle joint and the sole of the foot. And the outside, can limit the angle of the inversion, eversion and front and rear swing of the sole, strengthen the stability of the ankle joint, reduce the chance of sprain, and have the effect of oppression and prevention of swelling (see "Fig. 3").

Another embodiment of the tightening strap 40 is a flat strap having a plurality of buttons and button holes on the surface. The fabric, the elastic bundle 40 belt can at least wrap around the outer circumference of the calf sleeve and the foot sleeve, and the tightness of the tightening belt 40 can also be adjusted through the fastening position of the adjusting button and the button hole. Another embodiment of the lacing tape 40 is a flat ribbon fabric having a plurality of male/female copper buckles on the surface. The lacing tape 40 can at least wrap around the outer periphery of the calf sleeve and the foot sleeve, and the male copper buckle and the mother copper are adjusted. The fastening position of the buckle can also adjust the tightness of the tightening strap 40.

One embodiment of the flat web fabric as the tightening strap 40 is a canvas that is not stretchable but tough, as long as the aforementioned devil glue 41, buttons and button holes, and the snap position of the male/female brass buckle can be used. Adjust the tightness of the tightening strap 40.

One embodiment of the flat web fabric as the tightening strap 40 is to use an elastic bandage having elasticity and stretchability, as long as the aforementioned devil glue 41, button and button holes, and the snap position of the male/female brass buckle are utilized. The tightness of the tightening strap 40 can be adjusted.

One embodiment of the sheathing sheath 10 is made of an elastic fabric and a cloth having an interlayer on both the left and right sides of the sheathing sheath 10 and the bottom 31 of the foot sleeve 30. The possible embodiment is constructed of a double layer of elastic fabric. Or a double layer of cloth is sewn, and an embodiment of the inner side support plate 50a, the outer side support plate 50b, and the plantar support plate 60 is made of any one of an aluminum plate and a plastic plate, and the plantar support plate 60 is placed into the foot. Among the interlayers of the bottom portion 31 of the sleeve 30 (see "Fig. 2"), the inner support plate 50a and the outer support plate 50b are respectively fixed in the interlayers of the left and right sides of the covering sheath 10, and the sole supports The plate 60 can be combined with the inner support plate 50a and the outer support plate 50b to form a three-point support for supporting the inner side and the outer side of the lower leg, the ankle joint and the sole of the foot, and can limit the inversion of the sole of the foot, the eversion and the angle of the front and rear flaps, and strengthen the ankle joint. Stability, reducing sprain opportunities.

According to one embodiment of the present creation, the plantar support plate 60 may be a flat member having a flat surface (see "Fig. 2"). In another preferred embodiment, the plantar support plate 60a has an inner arch The shape provides a comfortable and ergonomic support for the sole of the foot (see Figure 4).

Another embodiment of the covering sheath is constructed as shown in Fig. 5, wherein the foot cover 30 has a bottom portion 31, a left side portion 32L, a right side portion 32R, and a top surface portion 33 connecting the left side portion 32L and the right side portion 32R. Covering the bottom, instep, inner side and outer side of the sole of the foot respectively, wherein an embodiment of the top surface portion 33 of the foot cover 30 is made of one of elastic material or cloth, and preferably has a breathable elasticity. When the fabric or the cloth is made, it is not easy to produce a stuffy feeling. In addition, the top surface portion 33 of the foot cover 30 can also facilitate the user to insert the foot into the nail without loosening.

Although the present invention has been disclosed above through the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the creation of the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art can make some changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present creation. The scope of patent protection is subject to the terms of the claims attached to this specification.

10‧‧‧ Covering sheath

20‧‧‧ calf sleeve

21‧‧‧Back

22L‧‧‧left side

22R‧‧‧ right side

23‧‧‧Heel positioning hole

30‧‧‧foot set

31‧‧‧ bottom

32L‧‧‧left side

32R‧‧‧ right side

33‧‧‧ top face

40‧‧‧ tightening belt

41‧‧‧ Devil Sticky

50a‧‧‧inside support plate

50b‧‧‧Outer support plate

60‧‧‧foot support plate

60a‧‧‧foot support plate

Fig. 1 is a view showing an embodiment of the present ankle brace, showing the three-dimensional structure of the ankle brace.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of Fig. 1 at the position II-II, showing the side shape of the sole support plate.

Figure 3 is a schematic view of the use of joint protectors.

Figure 4 is an alternative embodiment of a plantar support plate showing that the plantar support plate has a shape that matches the inner arch.

Fig. 5 is a view showing another embodiment of the present ankle brace, showing a three-dimensional structure of the ankle brace, wherein the cuff further has a top face connecting the left side portion and the right side portion.

10‧‧‧ Covering sheath

20‧‧‧ calf sleeve

21‧‧‧Back

22L‧‧‧left side

22R‧‧‧ right side

23‧‧‧Heel positioning hole

30‧‧‧foot set

31‧‧‧ bottom

32L‧‧‧left side

32R‧‧‧ right side

40‧‧‧ tightening belt

41‧‧‧ Devil Sticky

50a‧‧‧inside support plate

50b‧‧‧Outer support plate

60‧‧‧foot support plate

Claims (10)

An ankle joint protector comprising: a covering sheath having a calf sleeve integrally connected, a foot sleeve and a tight band, the tightening strap tightening the covering sheath to the sole of the foot , ankle joint and calf, and can adjust the degree of tightness; an inner support plate and an outer support plate, the inner support plate and the outer support plate are respectively fixed on the left and right sides of the covering sheath, the inner support plate and the The outer support plate has a symmetrical shape, and the inner support plate and the outer support plate extend downwardly beyond the ankle joint along the inner side and the outer side of the lower leg, respectively, and then turn to the toes to extend to both sides of the sole; and a sole The support plate is fixed to the bottom of the foot cover. The ankle joint protector according to claim 1, wherein the calf sleeve of the covering sheath has a back surface, a left side surface and a right side surface for covering the back side of the calf and the inner side of the calf And the outer side of the lower leg; the foot cover of the covering sheath has a bottom portion, a left side portion and a right side portion for covering the bottom, the inner side and the outer side of the sole; the back side of the calf sleeve and the foot cover A heel positioning hole is reserved at the joint of the bottom. The ankle joint protector of claim 2, wherein the foot cover further has a top surface connecting the left side portion and the right side portion. The ankle joint protector according to claim 1, wherein the covering sheath is made of elastic fabric and cloth, so that the covering sheath has elasticity and elasticity, and is in the covering sheath. The left and right sides and the bottom of the foot cover have an interlayer, and the sole support plate is placed in the interlayer of the bottom of the foot cover, and the inner support plate and the outer support plate are respectively placed in the cover The left and right sides of the set are among the interlayers. The ankle joint protector of claim 1, wherein the tightening strap may be a plurality of strips, the strap is a flat strip fabric having a devil sticky surface, the strap being at least wrapped around the strap The calf sleeve and the periphery of the sleeve. The ankle joint protector of claim 5, wherein the flat strip fabric of the tightening strap is made of a canvas that is not stretchable but tough. The ankle joint protector of claim 5, wherein the flat strip fabric of the tightening strap is an elastic bandage having elasticity and stretchability. The ankle joint protector of claim 1, wherein the inner support plate, the outer support plate, and the sole support plate are made of any one of an aluminum plate and a plastic plate. The ankle joint protector of claim 1, wherein the sole support plate is a flat member having a flat surface. An ankle brace as claimed in claim 1 wherein the sole support plate has a shape that matches the inner arch.