201008509 六、發明說明： 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係關於一可調整之膝蓋支撐件。 【先前技術】 護膝或膝蓋支撐件係可用以透過向一受傷之膝蓋及其周 圍區域提供緊壓或支撐來減輕膝蓋疼痛。然而，許多市面 可購之膝蓋支撑件體積大、配戴不舒適且/或難以配载並 調整。 【發明内容】 鑒於上述之原因，吾人認識到，在此項技術中需要一纖 薄、感覺舒適且易於配戴並調整之簡單可調整膝蓋支撐 件。 本發明提供一可調整膝蓋支撐件，其包括：（a)__主緊壓 本體、〇>)—上調整帶、（c)一下調整帶、（d)一係附接至該 膝蓋支撐件之背側之袖套。該上調整帶及下調整帶係定位 於該主緊壓本體之相對之側上且適於與該主緊壓本體接 合。 本發明之該膝蓋支撐件滿足此項技術中之要求。其具有 -易於配戴並調整之設計。該等調整帶係可用以向該受傷 膝蓋及周圍區域提供不同的緊壓及支撐量，這可有助於減 輕膝蓋疼痛。該等獨特之相對調整帶（於該膝蓋之每一側 各具有-帶）提供最佳之緊M及調整。所附接之袖套使得 當該等調整帶正被調整時將該切件配戴㈣蓋上變得簡 易。該袖套亦有助於使用者在配戴及穿戴該支樓件時保護 141460.doc 201008509 膝蓋後面之皮膚及脂肪免受挾擰、免受該支撐件之戮痛及 免受明顯之不適。 【實施方式】 本發明之膝蓋支撐件包含一主緊壓本體、相對而置之上 調整帶及下調整帶及一係附接至該膝蓋支撐件之背側之袖 套。該膝蓋支撐件係可配戴於左膝蓋或右膝蓋。 當配戴該膝蓋支撐件時，該主緊壓本體係放置於該膝蓋 之正面。較佳的是，該主緊壓本體大體為「〗形」。在一些 實施例中，該主緊壓本體包括一膝蓋骨孔。該膝蓋骨孔可 為任何形狀（例如，圓形、橢圓形、三角形等等）^較佳的 疋’該膝蓋骨孔大體為三角形。該三角形膝蓋骨孔係可定 位成使得當該膝蓋支撐件被穿戴時，該三角形之底係位於 該膝蓋之上方且該三角形之一點或頂點係位於該膝蓋之下 方，以為最佳地放置該膝蓋支撐件提供一引導。為舒適起 見，可將該膝蓋骨孔墊塞。 圖1圖解一 I形主緊壓本體之一實施例。主緊壓本體1〇包 括橢圓形膝蓋骨孔12。圖2圖解一I形主緊壓本體之另一實 施例。主緊壓本體20比主緊壓本體1〇更為圓的I形狀。主 緊壓本體20包括具有填塞物24之三角形膝蓋骨孔22。 該主緊壓本體一般地包括一或數種纖薄、易伸長且感覺 舒適之材料’諸如一層發泡體（例如，一開孔型發泡體或 氨丁（二烯）橡膠）。該主緊壓本體之背侧（即，當該膝蓋支 撲件被穿戴時，與皮膚接觸之側）較佳包括一種與皮膚接 觸感覺舒適之材料，諸如尼龍或LycraTM(萊卡）^在一些實 141460.doc 201008509 施例中，該主緊壓本體之至少—部分包括一個三層構造， 其包括爽置於連續毛面（loop)與尼龍之間之發泡體。較佳 的是，該主緊麼本體為可透氣的（例如，具有一大於每平 方a尺每24小時約3〇〇〇克之濕氣傳透率。一般 ’ 地，該主緊壓本體之厚度小於約4mm。 、上調整帶及下調整帶係定位於該主緊壓本體之相對之側 上。如本文所使用的，關於該等調整帶，該術語「相對 0 的」〜'未著田。亥膝蓋支撐件被配戴時，一調整帶將位於該 膝蓋之左側且當該膝蓋支律件被配戴時，另一調整帶將位 於該膝蓋之右側；該術語「上」係指當該膝蓋支推件被配 戴時，一調整帶係將定位於該膝蓋之上方；且該街語 下」係拓田5亥膝盍支撐件被配戴時，該調整帶係將定位 於該膝蓋之下方。較佳的是，沿該膝蓋支撐件之整個左側 及右侧來内置該等調整帶。 一般地，該等調整帶比該等主緊壓本體彈性更具彈性。 籲冑佳的是’該等調整帶包括一種可透氣且與皮膚接觸感覺 舒適之材料。在-些實施例中，該等調整帶包括一個三層 構以，其包括夾置於兩層LycraXM之間之發泡體。為使當配 戴該膝蓋支撑件時感覺舒適且使膝篕後面之體積最小化， ”亥等調整帶係可漸細。較佳的是，該等調整帶比該主緊壓 本體之最厚部分薄。一般地，該等調整帶係小於約3 mm (較佳地小於2.7 mm)厚。 該等調整帶係適於與該主緊壓本體接合。例如，該等調 整帶可包括數個可逆地附著至該主緊壓本體上之一連續毛 141460.doc 201008509 面上之鉤面（hook)凸片。該等調整帶經調可提供不同量之 緊壓及支樓且適應大小不同之膝蓋。 在一些實施例中，本發明之該膝蓋支撐件包括兩個樓 條，其等經定位使當該膝蓋支揮件被配戴時，一第一榜條 係位於該膝蓋之一第一側（例如，該膝蓋之右侧）且一第二 撐條係位於該膝蓋之H(例如，該膝蓋之左側）。該 等樓條有助於支撐該膝蓋且可幫助維持該膝蓋支推件適當 地疋位於該膝蓋上。該等撐條可包括任何剛性足以對該膝201008509 VI. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to an adjustable knee support. [Prior Art] A knee or knee brace can be used to relieve knee pain by providing compression or support to an injured knee and its surrounding area. However, many commercially available knee supports are bulky, uncomfortable to wear and/or difficult to load and adjust. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the foregoing, it has been recognized that there is a need in the art for a simple adjustable knee support that is slim, comfortable and easy to wear and adjust. The present invention provides an adjustable knee support comprising: (a) a primary compression body, a 〇>) an upper adjustment strap, (c) a lower adjustment strap, and (d) a series attached to the knee support The sleeve on the back side of the piece. The upper adjustment strap and the lower adjustment strap are positioned on opposite sides of the primary compression body and are adapted to engage the primary compression body. The knee support of the present invention satisfies the requirements of the prior art. It has a design that is easy to wear and adjust. These adjustment straps can be used to provide different compression and support to the injured knee and surrounding area, which can help reduce knee pain. These unique relative adjustment straps (with straps on each side of the knee) provide the best tightening M and adjustment. The attached sleeve makes it easy to wear the cut (4) cover when the adjustment belt is being adjusted. The sleeve also helps the user to protect the skin and fat behind the knees from rubbing, from the pain of the support and from obvious discomfort when wearing and wearing the stand. [Embodiment] The knee support of the present invention comprises a main pressing body, an upper adjusting belt and a lower adjusting belt, and a sleeve attached to the back side of the knee supporting member. The knee support can be worn on the left or right knee. When the knee support is worn, the primary compression system is placed on the front side of the knee. Preferably, the main pressing body is generally "shaped". In some embodiments, the primary compression body includes a kneecap hole. The kneecap can be of any shape (e.g., circular, elliptical, triangular, etc.). Preferably, the kneecap is generally triangular. The triangular kneecap can be positioned such that when the knee support is worn, the base of the triangle is above the knee and a point or vertex of the triangle is below the knee to optimally position the knee support The piece provides a guide. For comfort, the knee hole can be plugged. Figure 1 illustrates an embodiment of an I-shaped primary compression body. The primary compression body 1 includes an elliptical knee hole 12. Figure 2 illustrates another embodiment of an I-shaped primary compression body. The main pressing body 20 is more rounded than the main pressing body 1 . The primary compression body 20 includes a triangular kneecap 22 having a tampon 24. The primary compression body generally comprises one or more thin, extensible and comfortable materials such as a layer of foam (e.g., an open cell foam or a dicene (diene) rubber). The back side of the main compression body (ie, the side in contact with the skin when the knee baffle is worn) preferably includes a material that is comfortable to contact with the skin, such as nylon or LycraTM. 141460.doc 201008509 In an embodiment, at least a portion of the primary compression body includes a three-layer construction comprising a foam that is placed between a continuous loop and nylon. Preferably, the main body is breathable (e.g., has a moisture permeability of greater than about 3 grams per square meter per 24 hours. Generally, the thickness of the primary body is Less than about 4 mm. The upper adjustment strap and the lower adjustment strap are positioned on opposite sides of the main compression body. As used herein, with respect to the adjustment straps, the term "relative to 0" to "not fielded" When the Hai knee support is worn, an adjustment strap will be located on the left side of the knee and when the knee treatment is worn, another adjustment strap will be located on the right side of the knee; the term "up" refers to When the knee pusher is worn, an adjustment strap will be positioned above the knee; and when the street language is "Tuotian 5 Hai knee support" is worn, the adjustment strap will be positioned at the Preferably, the adjustment straps are built along the entire left and right sides of the knee support. Generally, the adjustment straps are more elastic than the primary compression bodies. Yes, these adjustment belts include a breathable and comfortable contact with the skin. In some embodiments, the adjustment straps comprise a three-layer construction comprising a foam sandwiched between two layers of Lycra XM. To provide comfort and knees when wearing the knee support The volume behind the crucible is minimized, and the adjustment belt can be tapered. Preferably, the adjustment strips are thinner than the thickest portion of the main compression body. Generally, the adjustment strips are less than about 3 mm. (preferably less than 2.7 mm) thick. The adjustment straps are adapted to engage the primary compression body. For example, the adjustment straps may comprise a plurality of consecutive hairs 141460 reversibly attached to the primary compression body .doc 201008509 Hook tabs on the face. These adjustment straps are adjusted to provide different amounts of compression and support and accommodate different sizes of knees. In some embodiments, the knee support of the present invention The utility model comprises two wooden strips, which are positioned such that when the knee support is worn, a first list is located on a first side of the knee (for example, the right side of the knee) and a second support The line is located at the knee of the knee (for example, to the left of the knee). These lines help to support Supporting the knee and helping to maintain the knee pusher properly seated on the knee. The struts may include any rigidity sufficient to the knee
蓋提供支撐但撓性足以允許該膝蓋彎曲之材料。合適之材 料包括金屬及塑膠。較佳的是，該等律條包括_金屬。 該等撐條係可定位成具有—微小細尖，使得t該膝蓋支撐 件被配戴時’該料條在該膝蓋上方相距之距離大於其等 於該膝蓋下方相距之距離。在—實施例中，例如，該等撐 條之頂部兩擇條之中心間之距離約為6英寸（152 _且該 等撐條底部之兩撐條之中心間之距離約為5.7/8英寸⑽ cm)。The cover provides support but is flexible enough to allow the knee to flex. Suitable materials include metals and plastics. Preferably, the bars comprise _ metal. The struts can be positioned to have a small minute tip such that when the knee brace is worn, the strip is spaced a distance above the knee that is greater than its distance from the knee. In an embodiment, for example, the distance between the centers of the top two strips of the struts is about 6 inches (152 _ and the distance between the centers of the two struts at the bottom of the struts is about 5.7/8 inches). (10) cm).
本發明之該膝蓋支撑件包含一係附接至該膝蓋支樓件 背側之袖套。該袖套透過在該等調整帶正被調整至一期 之緊壓及位置時使該膝蓋支撐件保持於原位，令將該膝 支撑件配戴於膝蓋上變得容易。該袖套亦有助於在該膝 支撐件正被繃緊且配戴時保護該膝蓋下面之皮膚及脂肪 受挾擰、戳痛及明顯不$。該袖套可由一纖薄易伸長; 料，諸如Lyem成，使得其緊包各種形狀之膝蓋且當〈 用者調整該等條㈣保持於原位。若該膝蓋支撐件具有; 141460.doc -6 · 201008509 個撐條’則可沿該等撐條附接（例如，縫紉）該袖套。較佳 的疋，該袖套係沿該等撐條之外側（即，不鄰接該膝蓋骨 之撐條之側）附接以幫助使該等撐條包裹該膝蓋之數側周 圍’但其係可沿該等樓條之内側而附接。 ， 圖3A顯示本發明之該膝蓋支撐件之一實施例之前視圖。 膝蓋支撐件300包含係定位於主緊壓本體3〇之相對側上之 上調整帶36及下調整帶38 »主緊壓本體30具有一圓形 籲 狀且包括一具有填塞物34之三角形膝蓋骨孔32。主緊壓本 體30之正面可包括用以進行維可牢（Veicr〇TM)附接之連續 毛面調整帶36及38係沿該膝蓋支撐件300之整個右側及 左側而内置且係可描述為大體呈「s形」。調整帶％及3 8係 由一易伸長材料製成且包括數個可逆地附著至主緊壓本體 30之該外面上之該連續毛面之鉤面凸片區域^及^。膝蓋 支撑件300亦包含標條35及37，其等係複於該支揮件之該 多層構造内。撐條35及37經定位使得當該支撐件被紀戴 ❹ 日夺’律條35將位於該膝蓋之-側上且樓條37將位於該膝蓋 之相對側上。撐條35及37亦係定位為具有一微小細尖，使 2該等㈣在該膝蓋骨孔32上方相距之距離大於其等在膝 蓋骨孔3 2下方相距之距離。 圖3B顯示膝蓋支推件綱之該背側。袖套39係沿撐㈣ 及37之外側邊緣而縫合至該膝蓋支撐件3〇〇之該背側。 圖4顯示本發明之一膝蓋支撐件，膝蓋支樓件糊之另一 實施例之-前視圖。該主緊麼本體4〇具有一圓形之ι形狀 且係由夾置於連續毛面與尼龍之間之發泡體構造而成。該 141460.doc 201008509 連續毛面可與調整帶41及43上之數個Velcro™緊固件相配 合。調整帶46及48具有一 S形設計且係由一於兩層Lycra™ 之間夾有發泡體之較纖薄且更易拉伸之構造物製成。調整 帶46及48於其等端部具有數個Velcro™緊固件。撐條45及 47係沿該三角形膝蓋骨孔42之兩側而延伸。 圖5顯示圖4中所示之本發明之該膝蓋支撐件之一後視 圖。一内置式袖套49係沿兩個撐條45及47之内緣而縫入該 膝蓋支撐件之背部内。 圖6顯示膝蓋支撐件400之一内視圖。同樣地，縫入該膝 蓋支撐件内之該袖套49係可見。 圖7顯示當該膝蓋支撐件400正被配戴於該膝蓋時，該膝 蓋支撐件400之前部。當使用者配戴膝蓋支撐件400時，該 袖套49(不可見）將膝蓋支撐件400保持於原位。 圖8顯示當膝蓋支撐件400正被配戴於該膝蓋時，膝蓋支 撐件400之一側視圖。當該使用者使該上調整帶46及下調 整帶48繃緊至一期望之緊壓及合適尺寸時，袖套49使膝蓋 支撐件400固持於原位。當膝蓋支撐件400被配戴及穿戴 時，袖套49保護該膝蓋後面之皮膚及脂肪。 圖9顯示係完全戴於該膝蓋上之膝蓋支撐件400之一前視 圖。膝蓋支撐件400在該膝蓋之周圍具有一緊繃但仍感舒 適之配合。Velcro™鉤面凸片41及43係附著至主緊壓本體 40上之該連續毛面，以提供一緊固配合。 圖10顯示係完全戴於該膝蓋上之膝蓋支撐件400之一側 視圖。調整帶46及48經定位在該膝蓋後面阻礙為最小限度 141460.doc 201008509 以求支撐件配戴舒適。上調整帶46係定位於該膝蓋之彎曲 處之上方且下調整帶48係定位於該膝蓋之彎曲處之下方。 熟悉此項技術者可顯而易見，在不背離本發明之範圍及 精神下，可做出各種修改及變更。應瞭解，本發明不A本 文所陳述之該等闡釋性實施例過度地限定且此等實施二 僅在本發明之範圍僅由下文所陳述之料請求項所限定之 情开> 下以舉例之方式呈現。The knee support of the present invention includes a sleeve attached to the back side of the knee gusset. The cuff allows the knee support to be held in place as the adjustment straps are being adjusted to a one-stage compression and position, making it easier to fit the knee support to the knee. The cuff also helps protect the skin and fat beneath the knee from being twisted, poked, and apparently unobtrusive when the knee brace is being taut and worn. The cuff can be made of a thin, elongate material, such as Lyem, such that it grips the knees of various shapes and is held in place when the user adjusts the strips (4). If the knee support has; 141460.doc -6 · 201008509 struts, the sleeve can be attached (e.g., sewn) along the struts. Preferably, the cuff is attached along the outer side of the struts (ie, the side that does not abut the struts of the kneecap) to help wrap the struts around the sides of the knee. Attached along the inside of the bars. Figure 3A shows a front view of one embodiment of the knee support of the present invention. The knee support 300 includes an adjustment strap 36 and a lower adjustment strap 38 positioned on opposite sides of the main compression body 3〇. The main compression body 30 has a circular shape and includes a triangular kneecap with a tampon 34 Hole 32. The front side of the primary compression body 30 can include continuous matte adjustment straps 36 and 38 for Velik® attachment along the entire right and left sides of the knee support 300 and can be described as It is generally "s-shaped". The adjustment bands % and 38 are made of an extensible material and include a plurality of hook face tab regions and reversibly attached to the continuous matte side of the outer pressing body 30. The knee support 300 also includes strips 35 and 37 that are incorporated within the multi-layer construction of the support. The struts 35 and 37 are positioned such that when the support member is taken over, the rule 35 will be on the side of the knee and the slat 37 will be on the opposite side of the knee. The struts 35 and 37 are also positioned to have a minute fine tip such that the distance between the four (4) above the kneecap 32 is greater than the distance below the kneecap 32. Figure 3B shows the back side of the knee thruster. The cuff 39 is sewn to the back side of the knee support 3A along the outer edges of the brace (4) and 37. Figure 4 shows a front view of another embodiment of a knee support, knee lap filler of the present invention. The main body 4 has a circular shape and is constructed of a foam sandwiched between a continuous matte surface and a nylon. The 141460.doc 201008509 continuous matte finish can be used with several VelcroTM fasteners on the adjustment straps 41 and 43. The adjustment strips 46 and 48 have an S-shaped design and are made of a relatively thin and more stretchable structure with a foam sandwiched between the two layers of LycraTM. Adjustment straps 46 and 48 have a plurality of VelcroTM fasteners at their ends. Struts 45 and 47 extend along both sides of the triangular knee hole 42. Figure 5 shows a rear view of one of the knee supports of the present invention shown in Figure 4. A built-in cuff 49 is sewn into the back of the knee support along the inner edges of the two struts 45 and 47. FIG. 6 shows an inside view of one of the knee supports 400. Similarly, the sleeve 49 sewn into the knee cover support is visible. Figure 7 shows the front portion of the knee cover support 400 when the knee support 400 is being worn on the knee. When the user wears the knee support 400, the sleeve 49 (not visible) holds the knee support 400 in place. Figure 8 shows a side view of the knee support 400 when the knee support 400 is being worn on the knee. When the user tightens the upper adjustment strap 46 and the lower adjustment strap 48 to a desired compression and proper size, the sleeve 49 holds the knee support 400 in place. When the knee support 400 is worn and worn, the cuff 49 protects the skin and fat behind the knee. Figure 9 shows a front view of one of the knee supports 400 worn entirely on the knee. The knee support 400 has a tight but still comfortable fit around the knee. VelcroTM hook tabs 41 and 43 are attached to the continuous matte side of the primary compression body 40 to provide a secure fit. Figure 10 shows a side view of a knee support 400 that is fully worn on the knee. The adjustment straps 46 and 48 are positioned behind the knee to minimize the 141460.doc 201008509 for comfortable wearing of the support. The upper adjustment strap 46 is positioned above the bend of the knee and the lower adjustment strap 48 is positioned below the bend of the knee. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. It is to be understood that the present invention is not to be construed as being limited by the scope of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is only limited by the scope of the invention as set forth below. The way it is presented.
【圖式簡單說明】 圖1係一I形主緊壓本體之一實施例之一示意圖； 圖2係I形主緊壓本體之另一實施例之一示意圖； 圖3A及3B係本發明之該膝蓋支#件之—實施例之一前 視圖及一後視圖之一示意圖； 圖4係本發明之—膝蓋支撐件之一實施例之一示意圖； 圖5係本發明之一膝蓋支撐件之一實施例之一後視圖之 一示意圖； 圖6係本發明之一膝蓋支撐件之一實施例之一内視圖之 一示意圖； 圖7係當本發明之一膝蓋支撐件正被配戴一膝蓋時，該 膝蓋支撐件之一前視圖之一示意圖； 圖8係當本發明之一膝蓋支撐件正被配戴一膝蓋時，該 膝蓋支撐件之一側視圖之一示意圖； 圖9係當本發明之一膝蓋支撐件係完全配戴於一膝蓋上 時之一前視圖之一示意圖；及 圖10係當本發明之一膝蓋支撐件係完全配戴於一膝1上 141460.doc -9· 201008509 時之一側視圖之一示意圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 10 緊壓本體 12 橢圓形膝蓋骨孔 20 緊壓本體 22 三角形膝蓋骨孔 24 填塞物 30 緊壓本體 31, 33 鉤面凸片區域 32 三角形膝蓋骨孔 34 填塞物 35 撐條 36 上調整帶 37 撐條 38 下調整帶 39 袖套 40 緊壓本體 41 調整帶 42 三角形膝蓋骨孔 43 調整帶 45 撐條 46 調整帶 47 撐條 48 調整帶 141460.doc -10- 201008509 49 内置式袖套 300 膝蓋支撐件 400 膝蓋支撐件BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing one embodiment of an I-shaped main pressing body; FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of an I-shaped main pressing body; FIGS. 3A and 3B are views of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 4 is a schematic view of one embodiment of a knee support of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a perspective view of one of the knee support members of the present invention; 1 is a schematic view of one of the rear views of one of the knee support members of the present invention; FIG. 7 is a schematic view of one of the knee support members of the present invention being worn by a knee a schematic view of one of the front views of the knee support; FIG. 8 is a schematic side view of one of the knee support members when one of the knee support members of the present invention is being worn; FIG. One of the front views of one of the knee support members when fully worn on a knee; and FIG. 10 is when one of the knee support members of the present invention is fully worn on a knee 1 141460.doc -9· A schematic view of one of the side views of 201008509. [Main component symbol description] 10 Squeezing body 12 Elliptical knee hole 20 Squeezing body 22 Triangle knee hole 24 Packing 30 Squeezing body 31, 33 Hook surface tab area 32 Triangle knee hole 34 Packing 35 Strut 36 Adjusting strap 37 Strut 38 Lower adjusting strap 39 Sleeve 40 Squeezing body 41 Adjusting strap 42 Triangle knee hole 43 Adjusting strap 45 Strut 46 Adjusting strap 47 Strut 48 Adjusting strap 141460.doc -10- 201008509 49 Built-in sleeve 300 knee support 400 knee support
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