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KR102534349B1
KR102534349B1 KR1020220061470A KR20220061470A KR102534349B1 KR 102534349 B1 KR102534349 B1 KR 102534349B1 KR 1020220061470 A KR1020220061470 A KR 1020220061470A KR 20220061470 A KR20220061470 A KR 20220061470A KR 102534349 B1 KR102534349 B1 KR 102534349B1
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Abstract

The present invention relates to a knee joint brace which comprises: an upper leg support unit which is mounted on a wearer's upper leg; a lower leg support unit which is mounted on the wearer's lower leg; a foot support unit which is mounted on the wearer's foot; and first and second joint units which respectively connect the upper leg support unit and the lower leg support unit, and the lower leg support unit and the foot support unit so as to be able to rotate.

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슬관절 보조기{KNEE JOINT SUPPORT DEVICE}Knee Joint Orthosis {KNEE JOINT SUPPORT DEVICE}

본 발명은 슬관절 보조기에 관한 것으로서, 보다 상세하게는 하지기능 손상환자를 위한 인체공학적 보행 보조기에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a knee joint orthosis, and more particularly, to an ergonomic walking aid for a patient with lower extremity function impairment.

최근 고령화 시대에 접어들면서 슬관절 환자가 증가하고 있고, 슬관절 환자의 보행에 필요한 다양한 보조기가 등장하였다. Recently, as the population ages, the number of knee joint patients is increasing, and various assistive devices necessary for walking of knee joint patients have appeared.

하지만 슬관절 보조기는 슬관절의 구동 동작만을 고려하여 설계될 뿐, 착용자의 다리체형의 형태를 도시한 도 1의 다양한 다리 체형을 모두 반영할 수 없어, 특정한 다리체형을 갖는 착용자가 슬관절 보조기를 착용한 상태에서 보행하게 되면, 다리각도가 맞지 않고, 슬관절 보조기와 무릎 간의 간섭에 의해 착용자가 불편함을 느낄 수 있다.However, the knee joint brace is designed only in consideration of the driving motion of the knee joint, and cannot reflect all of the various leg body shapes of FIG. When walking, the leg angle is not right, and the wearer may feel uncomfortable due to interference between the knee joint brace and the knee.

대한민국 특허공개공보 제10-2014-0143997호Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0143997

본 발명은 착용자의 다리체형에 맞도록 형태 조절이 가능한 슬관절 보조기를 제공하는 데에 그 목적이 있다. An object of the present invention is to provide a knee joint orthosis capable of adjusting the shape to fit the wearer's leg body shape.

상기와 같은 과제를 해결하기 위해, 본 발명의 슬관절 보조기는, 착용자의 상퇴부에 장착되는 상퇴지지부; 상기 착용자의 하퇴에 장착되는 하퇴지지부; 상기 착용자의 발에 장착되는 발지지부; 및 상기 상퇴지지부와 상기 하퇴지지부, 상기 하퇴지지부와 상기 발지지부 각각을 회동가능하게 연결하는 제1 및 제2 관절부를 포함한다. In order to solve the above problems, the knee joint orthosis of the present invention includes an upper leg support mounted on the wearer's upper leg; a lower leg support mounted on the lower leg of the wearer; a foot support mounted on the wearer's foot; and first and second joints rotatably connecting the upper leg support portion and the lower leg support portion, and the lower leg support portion and the foot support portion, respectively.

또한 실시예에 있어서, 상기 관절부 각각은, 내측부재 및 외측부재가 회동가능하게 결합되는 힌지부; 상기 내측부재에 연결되는 제1 연결부; 및 상기 외측부재에 연결되는 제2 연결부를 포함하고, 상기 제1 및 제2 연결부 중 적어도 하나는, 각각의 길이방향으로 신장이 가능하도록 신장부를 포함한다.In addition, in the embodiment, each of the joint portion, the inner member and the outer member are rotatably coupled hinge portion; a first connecting portion connected to the inner member; and a second connecting portion connected to the outer member, wherein at least one of the first and second connecting portions includes an extending portion to be extendable in each longitudinal direction.

또한 실시예에 있어서, 상기 관절부 각각은, 내측부재 및 외측부재가 회동가능하게 결합되는 힌지부; 상기 내측부재에 연결되는 제1 연결부; 및 상기 외측부재에 연결되는 제2 연결부를 포함하고, 상기 제1 및 제2 연결부 중 적어도 하나는, 상기 제1 및 제2 연결부의 외측 및 내측방향으로 각도조절이 가능하도록 외측경사조절부를 포함한다. In addition, in the embodiment, each of the joint portion, the inner member and the outer member are rotatably coupled hinge portion; a first connecting portion connected to the inner member; And a second connection portion connected to the outer member, wherein at least one of the first and second connection portions includes an outer inclination adjusting portion to enable angle adjustment of the first and second connection portions in an outward and inward direction. .

본 발명에 따르면, 슬관절 보조기의 제1 및 제2 연결부가, 착용자의 다리체형에 대응되도록 형태 조절이 가능한 외측경사조절부 및 신장부를 포함함으로써, 보행자의 양측 방향으로의 경사 조정이 가능할 뿐 아니라, 길이방향으로도 조정이 가능하므로, 슬관절 보조기는 착용자의 다리체형에 알맞은 형태로 변형될 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 무릎과의 간섭도 방지할 수 있어, 보행 시 착용자가 느끼는 불편함을 제거할 수 있다. According to the present invention, the first and second connecting parts of the knee brace include an external inclination adjusting part and an extension part that can be adjusted in shape to correspond to the shape of the wearer's leg, so that the inclination can be adjusted in both directions of the pedestrian, Since it can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction, the knee joint orthosis can be deformed into a form suitable for the shape of the wearer's leg, and also can prevent interference with the knee, thereby eliminating discomfort felt by the wearer during walking.

본 발명에 따르면, 관절부를 구성하는 신장부 또는 힌지부에는 구비되는 탄성체에 의해 슬관절에 가해지는 충격이나 하중을 분산시킬 수 있다. According to the present invention, the impact or load applied to the knee joint can be dispersed by the elastic body provided in the extension part or the hinge part constituting the joint part.

도 1은 착용자의 다양한 다리체형을 설명하기 위한 도면이다.
도 2는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 슬관절 보조기를 설명하기 위한 도면이다.
도 3은 도 2에 도시된 제1 관절부를 설명하기 위한 도면이다.
도 4는 도 3에 도시된 힌지부를 설명하기 위한 분해사시도이다.
도 5는 도 4에 도시된 내측부재 및 외측부재를 설명하기 위한 도면이다.
도 6은 도 5에 도시된 힌지부의 변형 예를 설명하기 위한 도면이다.
도 7은 도 2에 도시된 제2 관절부를 설명하기 위한 도면이다. 1 is a view for explaining various leg body shapes of a wearer.
2 is a view for explaining a knee joint orthosis according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a view for explaining the first joint portion shown in FIG. 2 .
4 is an exploded perspective view for explaining the hinge portion shown in FIG. 3;
Figure 5 is a view for explaining the inner member and the outer member shown in FIG.
FIG. 6 is a view for explaining a modified example of the hinge portion shown in FIG. 5 .
FIG. 7 is a view for explaining the second joint portion shown in FIG. 2 .

이하, 본 발명의 실시예를 첨부된 도면과 함께 상세하게 설명한다. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with accompanying drawings.

어떤 구성 요소가 다른 구성요소에 "연결", "결합" 또는 "접속" 된다고 기재된 경우, 그 구성 요소는 그 다른 구성요소에 직접적으로 연결되거나 접속될 수 있지만, 각 구성 요소 사이에 또다른 구성 요소가 "연결", "결합" 또는 "접속"될 수도 있다고 이해되어야 할 것이다.When an element is described as being “connected,” “coupled to,” or “connected” to another element, that element may be directly connected or connected to the other element, but there may be another element between the elements. It should be understood that may be "connected", "coupled" or "connected".

도 2는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 슬관절 보조기를 설명하기 위한 도면이다.2 is a view for explaining a knee joint orthosis according to an embodiment of the present invention.

도 2를 참조하면, 슬관절 보조기(10)는 상퇴고정부(100), 하퇴고정부(200), 발판지지부(300), 제1 관절부(400), 제2 관절부(500)를 포함한다.Referring to FIG. 2 , the knee joint orthosis 10 includes an upper leg fixing part 100, a lower leg fixing part 200, a footrest support part 300, a first joint part 400, and a second joint part 500.

상퇴고정부(100)는 상퇴부에 고정되는 상퇴고정체(110)와, 상퇴고정체(110)를 착용자의 상퇴부에 고정하는 상퇴체결수단(120)을 포함한다.The upper leg fixing unit 100 includes an upper leg fixing member 110 fixed to the upper leg and an upper leg fastening means 120 fixing the upper leg fixing member 110 to the wearer's upper leg.

상퇴고정체(110)는 상퇴부 측후방을 지지할 수 있는 형태로 구비된다. 바람직하게는 상퇴고정체(110)는 상퇴부의 측후방을 감싸는 U자 형태의 단면을 갖도록 형성할 수 있으나, 상퇴고정체(110)의 형상은 이에 제한되는 것은 아니다. The upper leg fixing body 110 is provided in a form capable of supporting the upper leg side and rear. Preferably, the upper leg fixing body 110 may be formed to have a U-shaped cross section surrounding the rear side of the upper leg, but the shape of the upper leg fixing body 110 is not limited thereto.

상퇴체결수단(120)은 상퇴고정체(110)에 구비되며, 상퇴고정체(110)를 인체의 상퇴부에 고정하기 위한 체결수단으로서, 다양한 체결수단을 이용하여 구성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 상퇴체결수단(120)은 벨트 조임, 버튼, 벨크로 등 다양한 형태의 체결수단 중 어느 하나 이상으로 구성될 수 있다.The upper leg fastening means 120 is provided in the upper leg fixing body 110 and is a fastening means for fixing the upper leg fixing body 110 to the upper leg of the human body, and may be configured using various fastening means. For example, the upper leg fastening means 120 may be configured with any one or more of various types of fastening means such as belt fastening, buttons, and Velcro.

하퇴고정부(200)는 하퇴에 고정되는 하퇴고정체(210)와, 하퇴고정체(210)를 인체의 하퇴에 고정하는 하퇴체결수단(220)을 포함한다. The lower leg fixing unit 200 includes a lower leg fixing body 210 fixed to the lower leg and a lower leg fastening means 220 fixing the lower leg fixing body 210 to the lower leg of the human body.

하퇴고정체(210)는 하퇴 측후방을 지지할 수 있는 형태로 구비된다. 바람직하게는 하퇴고정체(210)는 U자 형태의 단면을 갖고 인체의 하퇴 측후방에 대응되는 형상을 갖도록 구비될 수 있으나, 하퇴고정체(110)의 형상은 이에 제한되는 것은 아니다. The lower leg fixing body 210 is provided in a form capable of supporting the rear side of the lower leg. Preferably, the lower leg fixing body 210 has a U-shaped cross section and may be provided to have a shape corresponding to the side and rear of the lower leg of the human body, but the shape of the lower leg fixing body 110 is not limited thereto.

하퇴체결수단(220)은 하퇴고정체(210)를 인체의 상퇴부에 고정하기 위한 체결수단으로서, 다양한 체결수단을 이용하여 구성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 하퇴체결수단(220)은 벨트 조임, 버튼, 벨크로 등 다양한 형태의 체결수단 중 어느 하나 이상으로 구성될 수 있다.The lower leg fastening means 220 is a fastening means for fixing the lower leg fixing body 210 to the upper leg of the human body, and may be configured using various fastening means. For example, the lower leg fastening means 220 may be composed of any one or more of various types of fastening means such as belt fastening, buttons, and Velcro.

발판지지부(300)는 발바닥에 고정되는 발판고정체(310)와, 발판고정체(310)를 인체의 발바닥에 고정하는 발판체결수단(320)을 포함한다. The scaffold support 300 includes a scaffold fixing body 310 fixed to the sole of the foot and a scaffold fastening means 320 fixing the scaffold fixing body 310 to the sole of the human body.

발판고정체(310)는 발바닥 또는 발바닥 및 뒷꿈치를 감싼다. The footrest fixture 310 wraps the sole or sole and heel.

발판체결수단(320)은 발판고정체(310)를 인체의 발에 고정하기 위한 체결수단으로서, 발판고정체(310)를 발바닥에 고정하기 위한 발바닥체결수단 및 발판고정체(310)를 발목에 고정하기 위한 발목체결수단을 포함할 수 있다. The footrest fastening means 320 is a fastening means for fixing the footrest fixture 310 to the foot of the human body, and the sole fastening means for fixing the footrest fixture 310 to the sole of the foot and the footrest fixture 310 to the ankle. It may include an ankle fastening means for fixing.

예를 들어, 발판체결수단(320)은 벨트 조임, 버튼, 벨크로 등 다양한 형태의 체결수단 중 어느 하나 이상으로 구성될 수 있다.For example, the scaffold fastening means 320 may be composed of any one or more of various types of fastening means such as belt tightening, buttons, and Velcro.

도 3은 도 2에 도시된 제1 관절부를 설명하기 위한 도면이고, 도 4는 도 3에 도시된 힌지부를 설명하기 위한 도면이며, 도 5는 도 4에 도시된 내측부재 및 외측부재를 설명하기 위한 도면이다.3 is a view for explaining the first joint portion shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the hinge portion shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a view for explaining the inner member and the outer member shown in FIG. It is a drawing for

제1 관절부(400)는 상퇴고정부(100)와 하퇴고정부(200)를 회동 가능하게 연결한다. The first joint part 400 rotatably connects the upper leg fixing part 100 and the lower leg fixing part 200 .

도 3을 참조하면, 제1 관절부(400)는 힌지부(430), 힌지부(430)의 양측 각각에 결합되는 제1 연결부(420) 및 제2 연결부(440)를 포함한다. Referring to FIG. 3 , the first joint part 400 includes a hinge part 430 and a first connection part 420 and a second connection part 440 coupled to both sides of the hinge part 430, respectively.

힌지부(430)는 상퇴고정부(100)로부터 하퇴고정부(200)를 회동가능하게 연결한다. The hinge part 430 rotatably connects the upper leg fixing part 100 to the lower leg fixing part 200 .

도 4를 참조하면, 힌지부(430)는, 서로 회동가능하게 결합되는 내측부재(431) 및 외측부재(432), 그리고 내측부재(431)에서 연장되는 제1 연장부(433)와, 외측부재(432)에서 연장되는 제2 연장부(434)를 포함한다. Referring to FIG. 4, the hinge portion 430 includes an inner member 431 and an outer member 432 rotatably coupled to each other, a first extension portion 433 extending from the inner member 431, and an outer and a second extension 434 extending from member 432 .

내측부재(431) 및 외측부재(432) 중 어느 하나에는 마주보는 방향으로 돌출되는 가이드부(4330)가 구비되고, 나머지 하나에는 가이드부(4330)가 삽입되며 가이드부(4330)이 이동을 가이드하는 가이드홈(4340)가 구비된다. One of the inner member 431 and the outer member 432 is provided with a guide portion 4330 protruding in a facing direction, and the guide portion 4330 is inserted into the other, and the guide portion 4330 guides movement. A guide groove 4340 is provided.

보다 구체적으로 가이드부(4330)은 톱니형상의 각도조절부재(4360)에 구비될 수 있다. 가이드부(4330)는 각도조절부재(4360)에 일체로 구비되고, 내측부재(431) 및 외측부재(432) 중 나머지 하나에는 각도조절부재(4360)가 삽입될 수 있는 각도조절부재홈(미도시)이 구비된다. 착용자는 톱니형상의 각도조절부재(436)를 슬립현상없이 각도조절부재홈(미도시)에 적절히 회전시켜 고정함으로써, 가이드부(4330)를 착용자의 신체에 최적화된 각도로 용이하게 변경할 수 있다. 가이드부(4330)의 형상은 톱니 형상 외에도 각도조절부재홈(미도시)에 삽입된 상태에서 슬립현상이 발생하지 않을 수 있는 다른 형상으로도 구비될 수도 있다.More specifically, the guide part 4330 may be provided in the saw-toothed angle adjusting member 4360 . The guide part 4330 is integrally provided with the angle adjusting member 4360, and the other one of the inner member 431 and the outer member 432 has an angle adjusting member groove (not shown) into which the angle adjusting member 4360 can be inserted. city) is provided. The wearer can easily change the guide part 4330 to an angle optimized for the wearer's body by appropriately rotating and fixing the sawtooth angle adjusting member 436 to the angle adjusting member groove (not shown) without slipping. In addition to the sawtooth shape, the shape of the guide portion 4330 may also be provided with other shapes that may not cause a slip phenomenon when inserted into the angle adjusting member groove (not shown).

가이드홈(4340) 내부의 일단 및 타단 중 적어도 어느 하나에는 충격흡수 또는 보행추진력을 위해 탄성체(4350)가 구비될 수 있다. 탄성체(4350)는 탈착가능하게 구비되며, 도 6과 같이, 탄성체(4350)는 탄성력이 서로 다른 탄성체(4350a, 4350b)가 직렬로 연결된 탄성체로 구비될 수도 있다. 이 경우, 강한 탄성력을 갖는 탄성체(4350b)가 충격을 흡수하는 용도로 사용되고, 약한 탄성력을 갖는 탄성체(4350a)가 보행추진력을 얻기 위해 사용될 수 있다. At least one of one end and the other end of the guide groove 4340 may be provided with an elastic body 4350 for shock absorption or walking propulsion. The elastic body 4350 is detachably provided, and as shown in FIG. 6 , the elastic body 4350 may be provided as an elastic body in which elastic bodies 4350a and 4350b having different elastic forces are connected in series. In this case, the elastic body 4350b having a strong elastic force may be used to absorb shock, and the elastic body 4350a having a weak elastic force may be used to obtain walking propulsion.

이때 내측부재(431) 및 외측부재(432)를 결합하는 복원력결정나사(439)와 너트(438)의 결합정도에 따라, 탄성체(435)의 복원력을 다르게 설정할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 무릎 굽힘에 의해 탄성체(435)가 압축되는 경우, 복원력결정나사(439)와 너트(438)의 결합정도에 따라 탄성체(435)의 복원력에 의한 무릎 펴짐이 서서히 이루어지게 할 수 있다. At this time, the restoring force of the elastic body 435 may be set differently according to the degree of coupling between the restoring force determining screw 439 and the nut 438 coupling the inner member 431 and the outer member 432 . For example, when the elastic body 435 is compressed due to bending of the knee, the knee can be gradually unfolded by the restoring force of the elastic body 435 according to the degree of coupling between the restoring force determining screw 439 and the nut 438. .

또한 도면에는 도시되지 않았지만, 제2 가이드홈과 제2 가이드가 제1 가이드홈과 제1 가이드와는 다른 위치에 더 구비되고, 제2 가이드홈에는 제1 가이드홈에 위치한 탄성체(435)의 탄성력과 다른 탄성체가 더 구비될 수도 있다. In addition, although not shown in the drawing, the second guide groove and the second guide are further provided at a different position from the first guide groove and the first guide, and the elastic force of the elastic body 435 located in the first guide groove is further provided in the second guide groove. A different elastic body may be further provided.

다시 도 4를 참조하면, 제1 및 제2 연결부(420, 440) 각각은 외측경사조절부(413, 453), 길이신장부(410, 450) 중 적어도 하나를 포함한다. Referring back to FIG. 4 , each of the first and second connection parts 420 and 440 includes at least one of an external inclination adjusting part 413 and 453 and a length extending part 410 and 450 .

제1 및 제2 연장부(433, 434) 각각은 외측경사조절부(413, 453)에 연결된다. The first and second extension parts 433 and 434 are connected to the external inclination adjusting parts 413 and 453, respectively.

외측경사조절부(413, 453)는, 제1 연장부(433)와 제1 연결부(420) 간의 경사 또는 제2 연장부(434)와 제2 연결부(450) 간의 경사를 조정한다. 여기서 경사는 착용자의 측면방향으로 경사를 의미하며, “x”자, “o”자, “1”자 다리 등 다양한 다리체형에 맞추어 조절이 가능하게 구비된다.The outer inclination adjusting units 413 and 453 adjust the inclination between the first extension part 433 and the first connection part 420 or the inclination between the second extension part 434 and the second connection part 450 . Here, the inclination means the inclination in the direction of the wearer's side, and it is provided to be adjustable according to various leg body types such as “x”, “o”, and “1” legs.

신장부(410, 450)는, 외측경사조절부(413, 453)에 연결되며, 다단으로 구성되어 착용자의 다리길이에 맞추어 길이가 조정될 수 있다. 이때 신장부(410, 450)의 내부에는 구비된 탄성체(미도시)가 길이방향으로의 충격을 완화할 수 있다.The extension parts 410 and 450 are connected to the outside inclination adjusting parts 413 and 453, and are composed of multiple stages so that the length can be adjusted according to the wearer's leg length. At this time, an elastic body (not shown) provided inside the extension parts 410 and 450 may relieve impact in the longitudinal direction.

본 발명에 따르면, 슬관절 보조기의 제1 및 제2 연결부가, 착용자의 다리체형에 대응되도록 형태 조절이 가능한 외측경사조절부 및 신장부를 포함함으로써, 보행자의 양측 방향으로의 경사 조정이 가능할 뿐 아니라, 길이방향으로도 조정이 가능하므로, 슬관절 보조기는 착용자의 다리체형에 알맞은 형태로 변형될 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 무릎과의 간섭도 방지할 수 있어, 보행 시 착용자가 느끼는 불편함을 제거할 수 있다. According to the present invention, the first and second connecting parts of the knee brace include an external inclination adjusting part and an extension part that can be adjusted in shape to correspond to the shape of the wearer's leg, so that the inclination can be adjusted in both directions of the pedestrian, Since it can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction, the knee joint orthosis can be deformed into a form suitable for the shape of the wearer's leg, and also can prevent interference with the knee, thereby eliminating discomfort felt by the wearer during walking.

제2 관절부(500)는 발판지지부(300)와 하퇴고정부(200)를 회동 가능하게 연결한다. The second joint part 500 rotatably connects the footrest support part 300 and the lower leg fixing part 200.

도 7은 도 2에 도시된 제2 관절부를 설명하기 위한 도면이다. FIG. 7 is a view for explaining the second joint portion shown in FIG. 2 .

제2 관절부(500)는 제1 관절부(400)과 유사한 구조로 되어 있으므로, 제2 관절부(500)에서 중복되는 부분을 제외하고 설명한다. Since the second joint part 500 has a structure similar to that of the first joint part 400, it will be described except for overlapping parts in the second joint part 500.

제2 관절부(500)는 가변적으로 좌우운동이 가능하며, 보행시 발뒤꿈치에 가해지는 압력을 분산시켜 슬관절에 가해지는 집중하중을 분산시키며, 발목부분의 추진부족을 방지한다.The second joint part 500 can move left and right variably, distributes the pressure applied to the heel during walking to disperse the concentrated load applied to the knee joint, and prevents insufficient propulsion of the ankle part.

도 7을 참조하면, 제1 및 제2 연결부(520, 540) 각각은 외측경사조절부(513, 553), 길이신장부(510, 550) 중 적어도 하나를 포함하며, 제1 및 제2 연결부(520, 540) 중 적어도 어느 하나는 회전연결부(514)를 포함한다.Referring to FIG. 7 , each of the first and second connection units 520 and 540 includes at least one of the external inclination adjusting units 513 and 553 and the length extension units 510 and 550, and the first and second connection units At least one of (520, 540) includes a rotation connector (514).

외측경사조절부(513, 553), 길이신장부(510, 550)는 상술한 바와 같다. The outer inclination control units 513 and 553 and the length extension units 510 and 550 are as described above.

회전연결부(514)는 힌지부(530)와 발판지지부(300)의 수평방향 각도를 조정하기 위한 수단으로서, 발목의 수평방향 틀어짐을 구현할 수 있다. The rotation connection unit 514 is a means for adjusting the horizontal direction angle between the hinge unit 530 and the footrest support unit 300, and can implement horizontal twisting of the ankle.

본 발명에 따르면, 제1 및 제2 연결부가, 착용자의 다리체형에 대응되도록 형태 조절이 가능한 외측경사조절부 및 신장부 중 적어도 어느 하나를 포함함으로써, 보행자의 양측 방향으로의 경사 조정이 가능할 뿐 아니라, 길이방향으로도 조정이 가능하여, 슬관절 보조기를 착용자의 다리체형에 알맞은 형태로 변형될 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 슬관절 보조기와 무릎과의 간섭을 방지할 수 있어, 보행 시 착용자가 느끼는 불편함을 제거할 수 있다. According to the present invention, the first and second connecting parts include at least one of an external inclination adjusting part and an extension part that can be adjusted in shape to correspond to the shape of the wearer's leg, so that the inclination can be adjusted in both directions of the pedestrian. In addition, since it is adjustable in the longitudinal direction, the knee joint orthosis can be transformed into a shape suitable for the wearer's leg body shape, and interference between the knee joint orthosis and the knee can be prevented, eliminating discomfort felt by the wearer while walking. can do.

본 발명에 따르면, 관절부를 구성하는 신장부 또는 힌지부에 구비된 탄성체를 이용하여 슬관절에 가해지는 충격이나 하중을 분산시킬 수 있다. According to the present invention, the impact or load applied to the knee joint can be dispersed by using the elastic body provided in the extension part or the hinge part constituting the joint part.

10: 슬관절 보조기 100: 상퇴고정부
110: 상퇴고정체 120: 상퇴체결수단
200: 하퇴고정부 210: 하퇴고정체
220: 하퇴체결수단 300: 발판지지부
310: 발판고정체 320: 발판체결수단
400: 제1 관절부 420: 제1 연결부
430: 힌지부 431: 내측부재
432: 외측부재 433: 제1 연장부
434: 제2 연장부 4330: 가이드부
4340: 가이드홈 4350: 탄성체
436: 각도조절부재 438: 너트
439: 복원력결정나사 440: 제2 연결부
500: 제2 관절부10: knee joint orthosis 100: upper leg fixing part
110: upper leg fixing body 120: upper leg fastening means
200: lower leg fixing part 210: lower leg fixing part
220: lower leg fastening means 300: scaffold support
310: scaffolding fixture 320: scaffold fastening means
400: first joint part 420: first connection part
430: hinge part 431: inner member
432: outer member 433: first extension
434: second extension part 4330: guide part
4340: guide groove 4350: elastic body
436: angle adjusting member 438: nut
439: restoring force determining screw 440: second connection part
500: second joint

Claims (3)

착용자의 상퇴부에 장착되는 상퇴지지부;
상기 착용자의 하퇴에 장착되는 하퇴지지부;
상기 착용자의 발에 장착되는 발지지부; 및
상기 상퇴지지부와 상기 하퇴지지부, 상기 하퇴지지부와 상기 발지지부 각각을 회동가능하게 연결하는 제1 및 제2 관절부를 포함하며,
상기 관절부 각각은,
내측부재 및 외측부재가 회동가능하게 결합되는 힌지부;
상기 내측부재에 연결되는 제1 연결부; 및
상기 외측부재에 연결되는 제2 연결부를 포함하고,
상기 제1 및 제2 연결부 중 적어도 하나는, 각각의 길이방향으로 신장이 가능하도록 다단으로 구성되고 내부에는 탄성체가 구비된 신장부를 포함하고,
상기 힌지부는 내측부재 및 외측부재 중 어느 하나에는 돌출되는 가이드부가 구비되고, 나머지 하나에는 상기 가이드부가 삽입되어 이동을 가이드하는 가이드홈이 구비되며,
상기 가이드홈의 내부에는 탄성력이 서로 다른 탄성체가 구비되되, 충격을 흡수하는 제1 탄성체 및 보행추진력을 얻기 위해 상기 제1 탄성체보다 약한 탄성력을 갖는 제2 탄성체가 직렬로 연결되어 구비되는 것을 특징으로 하는 슬관절 보조기.
an upper leg support mounted on a wearer's upper leg;
a lower leg support mounted on the lower leg of the wearer;
a foot support mounted on the wearer's foot; and
Includes first and second joints rotatably connecting the upper leg support and the lower leg support, and the lower leg support and the foot support, respectively;
Each of the joints,
A hinge portion to which the inner member and the outer member are rotatably coupled;
a first connecting portion connected to the inner member; and
Including a second connection portion connected to the outer member,
At least one of the first and second connection parts includes an extension part configured in multiple stages so as to be stretchable in each longitudinal direction and provided with an elastic material therein,
One of the inner and outer members of the hinge part is provided with a protruding guide part, and the other one is provided with a guide groove for inserting the guide part and guiding movement,
Elastic bodies having different elastic forces are provided inside the guide groove, and a first elastic body for absorbing shock and a second elastic body having an elastic force weaker than the first elastic body to obtain walking propulsion are connected in series. knee joint orthosis.
 삭제delete 제1항에 있어서,
상기 관절부 각각은,
내측부재 및 외측부재가 회동가능하게 결합되는 힌지부;
상기 내측부재에 연결되는 제1 연결부; 및
상기 외측부재에 연결되는 제2 연결부를 포함하고,
상기 제1 및 제2 연결부 중 적어도 하나는, 상기 제1 및 제2 연결부의 외측 및 내측방향으로 각도조절이 가능하도록 외측경사조절부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 슬관절 보조기.According to claim 1,
Each of the joints,
A hinge portion to which the inner member and the outer member are rotatably coupled;
a first connecting portion connected to the inner member; and
Including a second connection portion connected to the outer member,
At least one of the first and second connection parts includes an external inclination adjusting part to enable angle adjustment in the outer and inner directions of the first and second connection parts.
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