WO2019160314A1 - Ankle-foot orthosis - Google Patents

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WO2019160314A1
WO2019160314A1 PCT/KR2019/001736 KR2019001736W WO2019160314A1 WO 2019160314 A1 WO2019160314 A1 WO 2019160314A1 KR 2019001736 W KR2019001736 W KR 2019001736W WO 2019160314 A1 WO2019160314 A1 WO 2019160314A1
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  • the present invention relates to a foot and foot brace, and more particularly, to a foot and foot brace that is easy to wear and the angle of the foot and ankle can be adjusted according to the degree of lesion.
  • One foot or foot disability refers to a condition in which the foot is not lifted sufficiently due to the lack of automatic back flexion of the ankle joint during walking. These foot and foot patients are unable to lift the foot properly, so when walking, the foot is dragged or walks unnaturally while making a large trajectory to the side.
  • These limbs are known to be caused by cerebral vascular accidents, spinal cord injuries or muscle and nerve damage required to activate muscles in the neuromuscular system associated with the foot, usually in the total nasal bone nerve.
  • Foot and drainage assistive device has a basic configuration as shown in the prior art document (Patent 10-1578203).
  • conventional foot and foot braces have a thick and hard body, which makes it very difficult for paralyzed patients to wear themselves, and because of their large volume, they are designed not only to restrain freedom of the body but also to freely wear shoes.
  • the conventional foot and leg braces can adjust the angle of the foot and ankle only in one direction with respect to the foot drop, it was impossible to adjust the angle according to the patient-specific lesion.
  • the present invention is to solve a number of problems, including the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a foot and foot assistive device that is easy to wear and the angle of the foot and ankle can be adjusted according to the degree of lesion.
  • these problems are exemplary, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereby.
  • the wear portion comprising a woven fabric using the fiber; A fixing part having a ring shape so as to fit on the foot and inserted into the wearing part; A wire part inserted into the wearing part and having one end connected to the fixing part; And disposed on the outside of the wearing portion, connected to the other end of the wire portion is provided with a foot drainage aid, having a dial portion, which adjusts the length of the wire portion as it rotates clockwise and counterclockwise.
  • the wire part may be located inside the wearing part.
  • the wire portion includes a first wire and a second wire, one end of the first wire is fixed to one side of the fixing portion, one end of the second wire is fixed to the other side of the fixing portion Can be.
  • a through pad fixed to the wearing part to penetrate the center portion of each of the first wire and the second wire to change the direction of the force of each of the first wire and the second wire may be further provided. Can be.
  • the dial portion includes a first rotating member and a second rotating member, the first rotating member is connected to the other end of the first wire, the second rotating member is the other of the second wire It can be connected with the stage.
  • the first rotating member adjusts the length of the first wire
  • the second rotating member adjusts the length of the second wire
  • the length of the first wire and the second wire May be individually adjustable.
  • the wearing portion may include a Velcro portion for fixing the wearing portion to the ankle or the leg connected to the upper end on one side.
  • the fixing portion may be adjustable in width in accordance with the circumference of the foot of the wearer.
  • the wearing portion has elasticity, and may include a material that is in close contact with the wearer's foot.
  • the dial portion may include a locking portion for fixing the wire portion.
  • it may include a pad portion disposed on the inner side of the fixing portion and having an elasticity.
  • the wear portion provided to be in close contact with the wearer's foot;
  • a fixing part having a ring shape so as to fit on the foot and inserted into the wearing part;
  • a wire portion each end including a first wire and a second wire connected to the fixing portion;
  • a first dial part disposed at one side of the wearing part and connected to the other end of the first wire to adjust the length of the first wire by rotating clockwise and counterclockwise;
  • a second dial part disposed on the other side of the wearing part and connected to the other end of the second wire to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise to adjust the length of the second wire.
  • the angle of the anversion of the ankle is adjusted by adjusting the length of the first wire with the first rotating member based on the axis around the wearer's leg, and the second rotating member with the second rotating member. By adjusting the length of the wire, you can control the inversion angle of the ankle.
  • the wire portion further includes a third wire portion, one end of which is connected to the fixing portion, is disposed in front of the wearing portion, and rotates clockwise and counterclockwise to adjust the length of the third wire. It may further include a third dial portion, which is connected to the other end of the third wire.
  • the fixing portion may be adjustable in width to fit the circumference of the wearer's foot by the third wire is adjusted in length by the third dial.
  • the wire portion further comprises a fourth wire portion, one end of which is connected to the fixing portion, is disposed at the rear end of the wearing portion, and rotates clockwise and counterclockwise to adjust the length of the fourth wire. It may further include a fourth dial portion, which is connected to the other end of the fourth wire.
  • the dorsiflexion or plantarflexion angle of the ankle can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the fourth wire with the fourth rotating member.
  • the wearing portion may include a woven fabric material using a fiber.
  • each of the first dial part and the second dial part may include a locking part for fixing the first wire part and the second wire part.
  • the wearing portion may include a Velcro portion for fixing the wearing portion to the ankle of the wearer on one side top.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a foot sewage aid according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing a user wearing foot and foot assistive apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG 3 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing the foot and drainage aids according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a view schematically showing a part of the foot drainage assisting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing the foot and drainage aids according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a view schematically showing a user wearing foot and foot assistive apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state in which a user wears a foot and leg brace according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state in which a user wears a foot and foot brace according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the terms including or have, etc. means that there is a feature or component described in the specification, and does not exclude in advance the possibility that one or more other features or components will be added.
  • a part of a film, an area, a component, or the like is said to be "on” or “on” another part, as well as being “on” or “on” another part, other films in the middle, It also includes the case where an area
  • the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are not limited to three axes on the Cartesian coordinate system, and may be interpreted in a broad sense including the same.
  • the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis may be orthogonal to each other, but may refer to different directions that are not orthogonal to each other.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing the foot and leg brace 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a schematic view showing the user wearing the foot and leg brace 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view shown by.
  • the foot and drainage assistive device 10 is the control unit 200 is coupled to the wearing portion 100 and the wearing portion 100 is directly worn on the foot of the user It includes.
  • the adjusting unit 200 includes a fixing part 210 inserted into the wearing part 100, a wire part WU connected to the fixing part 210, and a dial part 220 for adjusting the length of the wire part WU. Include.
  • the wearing part 100 may include a fabric material woven using fibers, and the fabric material may form the whole of the wearing part 100 or may be included in a part thereof.
  • Wearing part 100 may have a material that is elastic and is in close contact with the foot of the wearer (P).
  • the wearing part 100 may be formed to have characteristics such as socks.
  • a user using the foot and leg brace 10 according to the present embodiment may wear the foot and leg brace 10 on the foot by wearing the wearing part 100 directly on the foot, similar to wearing socks as shown in FIG. 2. Can be.
  • Conventional foot and leg braces have a large volume and heavy weight, and have a rigid body of inflexibility. Therefore, it is difficult for users who wear foot and foot braces to wear it directly, and it is rather slow in the movement of the foot itself, and in particular, it cannot be worn inside ordinary shoes, so that the shoes themselves can not be worn at all or shoes for foot and foot braces can only be worn. There was inconvenience.
  • the wearable part itself is formed of a fabric material so that the patient can easily wear it and can be worn even in general shoes.
  • the wearable part 100 may include a first end 110, a second end 120, and a third end 130 open to expose a part of the body of the wearer P to the outside.
  • the wearer P may be worn to insert the foot into the third end 130 and pass through the first end 110 as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the toe PC is exposed at the first end 110 of the wearing part 100, the heel PB is exposed at the second end 120, and the third end 130 is connected to the ankle PA or the ankle. Can be fixed to the connected calf.
  • the wearable part 100 includes a first end 110 through which a toe PC is exposed, and a second end 120 through which a heel PB is exposed. It can increase the friction with the floor during exercise and facilitate ventilation.
  • the wearing part 100 may be formed to surround both the toe PC and the heel PB of the wearer P. In this case, the wearing part 100 may have a shape and function, for example, a sock, and protect the entire foot.
  • the third end 130 may include a velcro portion 140 so that the wearing portion 100 may be fixed well.
  • the velcro portion 140 may be formed of, for example, velcro, or may be formed in another form for fixing the wearing portion 100.
  • Velcro portion 140 may facilitate the wearing of the patient is inconvenient to use the muscles associated with the foot by adjusting the width of the third end 130 while allowing the wearing portion 100 to be fixed to the ankle or leg well. have.
  • the adjusting unit 200 including the fixing unit 210, the wire unit WU, and the dial unit 220 may be coupled to the wearing unit 100.
  • the fixing part 210, the wire part WU, and the dial part 220 may be connected to each other to be integrally formed.
  • the fixing part 210 may be located at the first end 110 side of the wearing part 100 and may be disposed inside the wearing part 100. When the fixing part 210 is disposed inside the wearing part 100, the wearable part 100 is wrapped by the wearing part 100. You'll feel much more comfortable to wear than when placed in the.
  • the fixing part 210 may be formed of a material having a predetermined or more hardness, and for example, may be formed of a plastic material. Fixing portion 210 may be formed in a ring shape to fit the foot, the width can be adjusted according to the foot of the wearer (P). Although not shown in FIG. 1, a configuration for adjusting the width of the fixing part 210 may be additionally disposed on the fixing part 210.
  • a pad portion 212 made of silicon may be positioned on an inner side surface of the fixing part 210 to be in direct contact with the foot of the wearer P to improve a feeling of wearing.
  • the wire unit WU may be connected to the fixing unit 210 and the dial unit 220. 1 and 2 illustrate that the wire unit WU is provided in two lines based on the dial unit 220, but the wire unit WU may be provided in two or more lines. Although the dial part 220 is also illustrated as being provided with one, the dial part 220 may be provided in one or more.
  • the wire unit WU may change the direction of the force through the through pad 214 fixed to the wearing unit 100, and may make the wire unit UU more closely contact the foot.
  • the wire part WU may be located inside the wearing part 100, which is because the wire part WU is wrapped by the wearing part 100 when the wire part WU is disposed inside the wearing part 100. When wearing shoes and the like after wearing the foot sewage brace 10 according to the wire portion (WU) can feel a much smoother wearing feeling than when disposed outside.
  • the dial part 220 may be located outside the wearing part 100 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Unlike the fixing part 210 and the wire part WU located inside the wearing part 100, the dial part 220 is disposed outside the wearing part 100 to easily adjust the dial part 220. It may be provided.
  • the dial unit 220 may basically have a configuration for adjusting the length of the wire unit U by rotation. As the dial 220 rotates clockwise C1 or counterclockwise C2, the length of the wire unit UU may be adjusted to adjust the angle of the ankle of the wearer P. FIG.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing the foot drainage aid 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 schematically shows a part of the foot drainage aid 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Drawing. 3 illustrates a structure in which the wearing unit 100 and the adjusting unit 200 are separated, and in FIG. 4, the adjusting unit 200 is illustrated.
  • the wearable part 100 may include a fabric material woven using fibers, and the fabric material may form the whole of the wearable part 100 or may be included in a part thereof.
  • Wearing part 100 may have a material that is elastic and is in close contact with the foot of the wearer (P).
  • the wearing part 100 may be formed to have characteristics such as socks.
  • the wearing part 100 may include a first end 110, a second end 120, and a third end 130 through which a part of the body of the wearer P may be exposed to the outside.
  • the wearer P may be worn to insert the foot into the third end 130 to pass through the first end 110.
  • the wearing part 100 may not have the open first end 110 and the second end 120, and the wearing part 100 may be formed to cover the entire foot.
  • the wearing part 100 may have a shape and a function similar to, for example, a sock.
  • the adjusting unit 200 may include a fixing part 210, a wire part (WU) and a dial part 220.
  • the fixing part 210, the wire part WU, and the dial part 220 may be connected to each other to be integrally formed.
  • Fixing portion 210 has a ring shape to be fitted to the foot of the wearer (P), it may be inserted into the inside of the wearing portion (100).
  • the fixing part 210 is fixed to the foot of the wearer P and is preferably formed of a material having a predetermined or more rigidity as a part to which the wire part UU is connected.
  • the fixing part 210 may be formed of, for example, a plastic material.
  • the inner surface of the fixing portion 210 is a portion in direct contact with the foot of the wearer P, and the pad portion 212 made of silicon may be positioned to improve a feeling of wearing.
  • the wire unit WU may be provided such that one ends S1a and S2a are connected to the fixing unit 210 and the other ends S1b and S2b are connected to the dial unit 220.
  • the wire unit WU may include a first wire S1 on one side and a second wire S2 on the other side based on the dial unit 220.
  • One end S1a of the first wire S1 may be fixed to one side of the fixing part 210
  • one end S2a of the second wire S2 may be fixed to the other side of the fixing part 210.
  • the other end S1b of the first wire S1 and the other end S2b of the second wire S2 may be connected to the dial part 220.
  • the through pads 214 may be fixed to the wearable part 100 to penetrate the central portions of the first wire S1 and the second wire S2.
  • the through pad 214 is formed in a substantially 'b' shape to change the direction of the force of the first wire (S1) and the second wire (S2).
  • the wire unit WU may cover the entire instep, thus pulling the ankle. It is possible to distribute the distribution of more stably.
  • the dial 220 may rotate clockwise (C1) or counterclockwise (C2), thereby adjusting the length of the wire (WU).
  • the dial part 220 may include a first rotating member 222 and a second rotating member 224.
  • the first rotating member 222 may be connected to the other end S1b of the first wire S1, and the second rotating member 224 may be connected to the other end S2b of the second wire S2.
  • the first rotating member 222 may adjust the length of the first wire (S1)
  • the second rotating member 224 may adjust the length of the second wire (S2). Therefore, the foot and drainage assisting apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention has the length of the first wire S1 and the second wire S2 by the first rotating member 222 and the second rotating member 224. It is possible to adjust them individually.
  • the first wire S1 and the second wire S2 whose lengths are adjusted by the first rotating member 222 and the second rotating member 224 are locked by the locking part 226 of the dial part 220. It can be fixed to an adjusted length.
  • the locking unit 226 is positioned at the center, and the locking unit 226 may have a protruding shape.
  • the locking portion 226 is in the form of a button, it is possible to control the rotation of the first rotating member 222 and the second rotating member 224 by pressing the locking portion 226 fixed, thereby the first wire S1 and the second wire S2 may be fixed by an adjusted length.
  • Ankles move up and down, but they can also move left and right.
  • This ankle movement is referred to in medical terms as dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, and eversion.
  • Extremity means movement of the ankle in the direction of the instep
  • vertebral movement means the movement of the ankle in the direction of the sole of the foot as opposed to the excretion.
  • the inner time means to exercise the ankle in the direction of the big toe
  • the outer time means to exercise the ankle in the direction of the little toe.
  • Foot Drop Also known as foot drop disease, patients with foot drop disease have weakened muscles due to muscle abnormalities or nerve compressions or injuries. These footdrop patients may occur not only when the foot falls down but also when the foot is twisted left or right due to hemiplegia. In this case, it is very important to balance the twisted foot caused by hemiplegia while raising the foot falling under the footdrop patients for symptomatic treatment and rehabilitation.
  • Foot and leg brace 10 by adjusting the length of the wire portion (WU) by the dial portion 220 can adjust the angle of buckling and buckling of the ankle muscles of the foot-drop patients.
  • the length of the first wire (S1) and the second wire (S2) disposed on one side and the other side with respect to the dial 220 by the first rotating member 222 and the second rotating member 224 It can be adjusted individually, thereby adjusting the inner and outer angles of the ankle muscles of the footdrop patients.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing the foot drainage aid 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the foot and drainage brace 20 includes a wearing unit 100 and a control unit 200 ′ coupled to the wearing unit 100 directly worn on a foot of a user. do. 5 and the embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment in the configuration of the control unit (200 ').
  • the adjustment unit 200 ′ in this embodiment differs from the above embodiment in that it includes a plurality of dials 220. That is, the adjusting unit 200 ′ is configured to adjust the length of the fixing part 210 inserted into the wearing part 100, the wire part WU ′ connected to the fixing part 210, and the wire part WU ′. And a first dial portion 310 to a fourth dial portion 340.
  • the basic configuration except for the difference is the same as the above-described embodiment, the following description will be mainly focused on the difference.
  • the wearing part 100 may be provided to be in close contact by inserting the foot of the wearer P, and may include a woven fabric material using fibers.
  • Velcro portion 140 may be positioned on the upper end of the wearing portion 100 to stably fix the foot and sewage brace 20 according to the present embodiment to the ankle.
  • Fixing portion 210 has a ring shape to be fitted to the foot may be inserted and fixed inside the wearing portion 100.
  • the wire unit WU ′ may include a first wire S1, a second wire S2, a third wire S3, and a fourth wire S4, each end of which is connected to the fixing unit 210. have.
  • the adjusting unit 200 ′ of FIG. 5 includes four wires, but the number and position of the wires may be modified in various embodiments.
  • One end of each of the wires S1, S2, S3, and S4 may be fixed to the fixing unit 210 in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, and the other end may be connected to the respective dial units 310, 320, 330, and 340.
  • the first wire S1 is connected to the first dial part 310
  • the second wire S2 is connected to the second dial part 320
  • the third wire ( S3 may be connected to the third dial part 330
  • the fourth wire S4 may be connected to the fourth dial part 340.
  • the length of the wire unit U ' may be adjusted by rotating the dials 310, 320, 330, and 340 in a clockwise direction C1 or a counterclockwise direction C2.
  • Locks 312, 322, 332, and 342 are positioned at the centers of the dials 310, 320, 330, and 340, respectively, and each of the locks 312, 322, 332, and 342 may have a protruding shape. .
  • the locking parts 312, 322, 332, and 342 are shaped like buttons, and control the rotation of the dials 310, 320, 330, and 340 by pressing and locking the locking parts 312, 322, 332, and 342. In this way, the wire portion WU ′ may be fixed by an adjusted length.
  • the first dial portion 310 and the second dial portion 320 may be disposed opposite to each other, the first dial portion 310 is disposed on the outside of the foot as shown in Figure 5, the second dial portion 320 is It may be disposed inside the foot as shown in FIG. In this case, the outside of the foot may mean a portion adjacent to the little toe, and the inside of the foot may mean a portion adjacent to the big toe.
  • the third dial portion 330 may be located at the front end of the ankle as shown in FIG.
  • the fourth dial part 340 may be located at the rear end of the ankle as opposed to the third dial part 330.
  • the positions of the dials 310, 320, 330, and 340 of FIGS. 5 and 7 are exemplary, and may be modified in various embodiments.
  • FIG. 6 is a view schematically showing a user wearing the foot and leg brace 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 7 is a foot and leg brace 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • 7 is a view schematically showing a user wearing
  • FIG. 7 is a view schematically showing a user wearing a foot sewage aid 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 conceptually illustrates exercising the dorsiflexion or plantarflexion of the ankle
  • FIG. 8 conceptually illustrates exercising the inversion or eversion of the ankle.
  • the wire unit WU ′ may include a third wire S3 having one end fixed to the fixing unit 210 and the other end connected to the third dial unit 330.
  • the third dial part 330 is disposed at the front end of the wearing part 100, and may rotate in a clockwise direction C1 or a counterclockwise direction C2 to adjust the length of the third wire S3.
  • one end of the third wire S3 may be connected to the fixing part 210.
  • One end of the third wire S3 may be connected to adjust the width of the fixing part 210.
  • the fixing portion 210 may be disposed facing each other end 210a to surround the instep.
  • the end portion 210a of the fixing portion 210 may be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval (W).
  • W predetermined interval
  • the wearer 210 wears the wearer 210.
  • P can be fitted in accordance with the foot size.
  • the circumference of the entire fixing part 210 may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the third wire S3.
  • the third wire S3 of FIG. 6 is connected to the fixing part 210 in a shape, but this is an example and the connection method of the third wire S3 may be variously modified. .
  • the third wire S3 After adjusting the length of the third wire S3 by the third dial part 330, the third wire S3 may be fixed to the corresponding length by the locking part 332.
  • the third wire S3 may control the circumference of the fixing part 210 and at the same time, pull the ankle upward to deflect the ankle. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7.
  • the wire unit U ′ may include a fourth wire S4 having one end fixed to the fixing unit 210 and the other end connected to the fourth dial unit 340.
  • the fourth dial part 340 is disposed at the rear end of the wearing part 100 and may rotate in the clockwise direction C1 or the counterclockwise direction C2 to adjust the length of the fourth wire S4.
  • the angle of the ankle can be adjusted up and down by adjusting the length of the fourth wire S4 with the fourth dial part 340.
  • the movement of the ankle moving up and down is referred to as dorsiflexion and plantarflexion in medical terms.
  • Extremity means movement of the ankle in the direction of the instep
  • vertebral movement means the movement of the ankle in the direction of the sole of the foot as opposed to the excretion.
  • the movement of the ankle joint in the first direction R1 with respect to the neutral line NF is called dorsiflexion, in which the ground and the feet are disposed in parallel so that the feet and the legs are approximately perpendicular to each other.
  • the movement of the ankle joint in the second direction R2 is called plantarflexion.
  • the flexion angle is movable up to the first reference line DF with respect to the neutral line (NF) and has a movement angle of about 20 °
  • the buckling angle is based on the second reference line (NF) with respect to the neutral line (NF).
  • PF has an angle of movement of about 45 °.
  • the ankle is moved from the neutral line NF to the first reference line DF or from the neutral line NF to the second reference line PF. It is possible to adjust the motion of the ankle joint within the normal range.
  • the wire part WU ′ has a first wire S1 and one end fixed to the fixing part 210 and the other end connected to the first dial part 310. It may include a first wire (S1) fixed to the 210 and the other end is connected to the second dial portion (320).
  • the first dial portion 310 and the second dial portion 320 may be located on opposite sides of each other.
  • the first dial portion 310 may be positioned outside the ankle, and the second dial portion 320 may be positioned inside the ankle. It can be located at
  • the first dial part 310 and the second dial part 320 respectively have locking portions 312 and 322 at the center thereof so as to be fixed after adjusting the lengths of the first wire S1 and the second wire S2. It can be provided.
  • the angle of the ankle can be adjusted left and right by adjusting the lengths of the first wire S1 and the second wire S2 by the first dial part 310 and the second dial part 320.
  • the movement of the ankle which moves the ankle left and right, is referred to as "eversion” or “inversion” in medical terms.
  • the next time means to exercise the ankle in the direction of the big toe
  • the other time means to exercise the ankle in the direction of the little toe.
  • the movement of the ankle joint in the third direction R3 based on the central axis NF ′ centering on the leg of the wearer P is called an eversion
  • the fourth direction The exercise of the ankle joint with R4 is called inversion.
  • the outer gyrus can move to the third reference line EF based on the neutral line NF
  • the inner gyrus can move up to the fourth baseline IF based on the neutral line NF.
  • the foot can move from the neutral line NF 'to the third reference line EF.
  • the length of the second wire S2 is shortly adjusted through the second dial part 320, the same effect as pulling the muscle of the portion where the second wire S2 is located is provided. Therefore, the foot can move from the neutral line NF 'to the fourth reference line IF.
  • Foot Drop Also known as foot drop disease, patients with foot drop disease have weakened muscles due to muscle abnormalities or nerve compressions or injuries. These footdrop patients may occur not only when the foot falls down but also when the foot is twisted left or right due to hemiplegia. In this case, it is very important to balance the twisted foot caused by hemiplegia while raising the foot falling under the footdrop patients for symptomatic treatment and rehabilitation.
  • Foot and foot brace 20 by adjusting the length of the wire portion (WU ') itself by the dial portion 220 can adjust the angle of buckling and buckling of the ankle muscles of the foot-drop patients.
  • the length of the first wire S1 and the second wire S2 may be individually adjusted by the first dial part 310 and the second dial part 320, whereby the ankle muscles of the foot drop patients are adjusted. You can adjust the next and next angle of.

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The present invention provides an ankle-foot orthosis, which is easily worn and enables the angle of the foot and the ankle to be adjusted according to how affected the affected area is, the ankle-foot orthosis comprising: a wearing part including a fabric material woven using fiber; a fixing part, which has a ring shape so as to be placed around the foot and is inserted into the wearing part; a wire part inserted into the wearing part and having one end connected to the fixing part; and a dial part, which is arranged on the exterior of the wearing part, and is connected with the other end of the wire part so as to rotate in a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction, thereby adjusting the length of the wire part.

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족하수 보조기Foot sewer brace
본 발명은 족하수 보조기에 관한 것으로서, 더 상세하게는 착용이 편리하고 환부 정도에 따라 발 및 발목의 각도 조절이 가능한 족하수 보조기에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a foot and foot brace, and more particularly, to a foot and foot brace that is easy to wear and the angle of the foot and ankle can be adjusted according to the degree of lesion.
일반적으로 다리나 족부 이상으로 인한 장애를 치료, 교정하기 위한 다양한 의료보조장치들이 개발되어 사용되고 있다. 다리나 족부의 장애 가운데 하나인 족하수(하수족, Drop Foot)은 보행 동안 족관절(발목관절)의 자동적 배굴이 이루어지지 않아 발을 충분히 들어올리지 못하는 병증을 주로 의미한다. 이러한 족하수 환자들은 발을 제대로 들어올릴 수 없으므로 보행 시 발을 끌게 되거나 옆으로 큰 궤적을 이루면서 부자연스럽게 보행을 하게 된다. 이러한 족하수는 뇌혈관과 관련된 사고나 척수 손상 혹은 발과 관련된 신경근육시스템에서 근육을 활성화시키는데 요구되는 근육과 신경의 손상, 대개 총비골신경손상으로 초래되는 것으로 알려져 있다.In general, various medical aids have been developed and used to treat and correct disorders caused by leg or foot abnormalities. One foot or foot disability (drop foot) refers to a condition in which the foot is not lifted sufficiently due to the lack of automatic back flexion of the ankle joint during walking. These foot and foot patients are unable to lift the foot properly, so when walking, the foot is dragged or walks unnaturally while making a large trajectory to the side. These limbs are known to be caused by cerebral vascular accidents, spinal cord injuries or muscle and nerve damage required to activate muscles in the neuromuscular system associated with the foot, usually in the total nasal bone nerve.
이와 같은 족하수 환자들의 병증을 치료하기 위한 다양한 보조 기구들이 연구 개발되어 왔으며, 그 일 예로 족하수 보조기(Ankle-Foot Orthosis, 이하 'AFO'라 칭함)가 있다. 족하수 보조기는 선행기술문헌(등록특허 10-1578203)에 도시된 것과 같은 기본 구성을 갖는다. Various assistive devices have been researched and developed to treat the symptoms of such foot and foot patients. An example is ankle-foot orthosis (hereinafter referred to as 'AFO'). Foot and drainage assistive device has a basic configuration as shown in the prior art document (Patent 10-1578203).
그러나 종래의 족하수 보조기들은 두껍고 딱딱한 바디를 가져 마비 환자들이 스스로 착용하는 것이 매우 어렵고, 큰 부피로 인해 오히려 신체의 자유를 구속할 뿐만 아니라 자유롭게 신발을 신지도 못하도록 설계되었다. 또한, 종래의 족하수 보조기들은 풋드랍에 대하여 일 측 방향으로만 발과 발목의 각도를 조정할 수 있어 환자 별 환부에 따라 각도를 조정하는 것이 불가능하였다.However, conventional foot and foot braces have a thick and hard body, which makes it very difficult for paralyzed patients to wear themselves, and because of their large volume, they are designed not only to restrain freedom of the body but also to freely wear shoes. In addition, the conventional foot and leg braces can adjust the angle of the foot and ankle only in one direction with respect to the foot drop, it was impossible to adjust the angle according to the patient-specific lesion.
본 발명은 상기와 같은 문제점을 포함하여 여러 문제점들을 해결하기 위한 것으로서, 착용이 편리하고 환부 정도에 따라 발 및 발목의 각도 조절이 가능한 족하수 보조기를 제공하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 그러나 이러한 과제는 예시적인 것으로, 이에 의해 본 발명의 범위가 한정되는 것은 아니다.The present invention is to solve a number of problems, including the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a foot and foot assistive device that is easy to wear and the angle of the foot and ankle can be adjusted according to the degree of lesion. However, these problems are exemplary, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereby.
본 발명의 일 관점에 따르면, 섬유를 이용하여 제직한 직물재를 포함하는, 착용부; 발에 끼울 수 있도록 고리 형상을 가지며 상기 착용부의 내측에 삽입되는, 고정부; 상기 착용부의 내측에 삽입되며 일단이 상기 고정부에 연결되는, 와이어부; 및 상기 착용부의 외측에 배치되며, 상기 와이어부의 타단과 연결되어 시계 방향 및 반시계 방향으로 회전함에 따라 상기 와이어부의 길이를 조절하는, 다이얼부를 구비하는, 족하수 보조기가 제공된다.According to an aspect of the invention, the wear portion comprising a woven fabric using the fiber; A fixing part having a ring shape so as to fit on the foot and inserted into the wearing part; A wire part inserted into the wearing part and having one end connected to the fixing part; And disposed on the outside of the wearing portion, connected to the other end of the wire portion is provided with a foot drainage aid, having a dial portion, which adjusts the length of the wire portion as it rotates clockwise and counterclockwise.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 와이어부는 상기 착용부의 내측에 위치할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, the wire part may be located inside the wearing part.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 와이어부는 제1 와이어 및 제2 와이어를 포함하고, 상기 제1 와이어의 일단은 상기 고정부의 일측에 고정되고, 상기 제2 와이어의 일단은 상기 고정부의 타측에 고정될 수 있다.In this embodiment, the wire portion includes a first wire and a second wire, one end of the first wire is fixed to one side of the fixing portion, one end of the second wire is fixed to the other side of the fixing portion Can be.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 제1 와이어 및 상기 제2 와이어 각각의 중앙부가 관통하도록 상기 착용부에 고정되어 상기 제1 와이어 및 상기 제2 와이어 각각의 힘의 방향을 변환시키는 관통패드를 더 구비할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, a through pad fixed to the wearing part to penetrate the center portion of each of the first wire and the second wire to change the direction of the force of each of the first wire and the second wire may be further provided. Can be.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 다이얼부는 제1 회전부재 및 제2 회전부재를 포함하고, 상기 제1 회전부재는 상기 제1 와이어의 타단과 연결되고, 상기 제2 회전부재는 상기 제2 와이어의 타단과 연결될 수 있다.In the present embodiment, the dial portion includes a first rotating member and a second rotating member, the first rotating member is connected to the other end of the first wire, the second rotating member is the other of the second wire It can be connected with the stage.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 제1 회전부재는 상기 제1 와이어의 길이를 조절하고, 상기 제2 회전부재는 상기 제2 와이어의 길이를 조절함에 따라, 상기 제1 와이어와 상기 제2 와이어의 길이를 개별적으로 조절 가능할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, the first rotating member adjusts the length of the first wire, the second rotating member adjusts the length of the second wire, the length of the first wire and the second wire May be individually adjustable.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 착용부는 일측 상단에 상기 착용부를 발목 또는 이에 연결된 다리에고정하는 벨크로부를 포함할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, the wearing portion may include a Velcro portion for fixing the wearing portion to the ankle or the leg connected to the upper end on one side.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 고정부는 착용자의 발등의 둘레에 맞추어 폭 조절이 가능할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, the fixing portion may be adjustable in width in accordance with the circumference of the foot of the wearer.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 착용부는 신축성을 가지며, 착용자의 발에 밀착되는 재질을 포함할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, the wearing portion has elasticity, and may include a material that is in close contact with the wearer's foot.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 다이얼부는 상기 와이어부를 고정시키는 잠금부를 포함할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, the dial portion may include a locking portion for fixing the wire portion.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 고정부의 내측면에 배치되고 탄성을 갖는 패드부를 포함할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, it may include a pad portion disposed on the inner side of the fixing portion and having an elasticity.
본 발명의 다른 관점에 따르면, 착용자의 발을 삽입하여 밀착되도록 구비된, 착용부; 발에 끼울 수 있도록 고리 형상을 가지며 상기 착용부의 내측에 삽입되는, 고정부; 각각의 일단이 상기 고정부에 연결되는 제1 와이어 및 제2 와이어를 포함하는, 와이어부; 상기 착용부의 일측에 배치되며, 시계 방향 및 반시계 방향으로 회전하여 상기 제1 와이어의 길이를 조절하도록 상기 제1 와이어의 타단과 연결되는, 제1 다이얼부; 및 상기 착용부의 타측에 배치되며, 시계 방향 및 반시계 방향으로 회전하여 상기 제2 와이어의 길이를 조절하도록 상기 제2 와이어의 타단과 연결되는, 제2 다이얼부를 구비하는, 족하수 보조기가 제공된다.According to another aspect of the invention, the wear portion provided to be in close contact with the wearer's foot; A fixing part having a ring shape so as to fit on the foot and inserted into the wearing part; A wire portion, each end including a first wire and a second wire connected to the fixing portion; A first dial part disposed at one side of the wearing part and connected to the other end of the first wire to adjust the length of the first wire by rotating clockwise and counterclockwise; And a second dial part disposed on the other side of the wearing part and connected to the other end of the second wire to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise to adjust the length of the second wire. .
본 실시예에 있어서, 착용자의 다리를 중심으로 한 축을 기준으로, 상기 제1 회전부재로 제1 와이어의 길이를 조절함으로써 발목의 외번(eversion) 각도를 조절하고, 상기 제2 회전부재로 제2 와이어의 길이를 조절함으로써 발목의 내번(inversion) 각도를 조절할 수 있다.In this embodiment, the angle of the anversion of the ankle is adjusted by adjusting the length of the first wire with the first rotating member based on the axis around the wearer's leg, and the second rotating member with the second rotating member. By adjusting the length of the wire, you can control the inversion angle of the ankle.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 와이어부는 일단이 상기 고정부에 연결되는 제3 와이어부를 더 포함하고, 상기 착용부의 전단에 배치되며, 시계 방향 및 반시계 방향으로 회전하여 상기 제3 와이어의 길이를 조절하도록 상기 제3 와이어의 타단과 연결되는, 제3 다이얼부를 더 포함할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, the wire portion further includes a third wire portion, one end of which is connected to the fixing portion, is disposed in front of the wearing portion, and rotates clockwise and counterclockwise to adjust the length of the third wire. It may further include a third dial portion, which is connected to the other end of the third wire.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 고정부는 상기 제3 다이얼부에 의해 길이가 조절되는 제3 와이어에 의해 착용자의 발등의 둘레에 맞추어 폭 조절이 가능할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, the fixing portion may be adjustable in width to fit the circumference of the wearer's foot by the third wire is adjusted in length by the third dial.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 와이어부는 일단이 상기 고정부에 연결되는 제4 와이어부를 더 포함하고, 상기 착용부의 후단에 배치되며, 시계 방향 및 반시계 방향으로 회전하여 상기 제4 와이어의 길이를 조절하도록 상기 제4 와이어의 타단과 연결되는, 제4 다이얼부를 더 포함할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, the wire portion further comprises a fourth wire portion, one end of which is connected to the fixing portion, is disposed at the rear end of the wearing portion, and rotates clockwise and counterclockwise to adjust the length of the fourth wire. It may further include a fourth dial portion, which is connected to the other end of the fourth wire.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 제4 회전부재로 제4 와이어의 길이를 조절함으로써 발목의 배굴(dorsiflexion) 또는 척굴(plantarflexion) 각도를 조절할 수 있다.In this embodiment, the dorsiflexion or plantarflexion angle of the ankle can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the fourth wire with the fourth rotating member.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 착용부는 섬유를 이용하여 제직한 직물재를 포함할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, the wearing portion may include a woven fabric material using a fiber.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 제1 다이얼부 및 상기 제2 다이얼부 각각은 상기 제1 와이어부 및 상기 제2 와이어부를 고정시키는 잠금부를 포함할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, each of the first dial part and the second dial part may include a locking part for fixing the first wire part and the second wire part.
본 실시예에 있어서, 상기 착용부는 일측 상단에 상기 착용부를 착용자의 발목에 맞추어 고정하는 벨크로부를 포함할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, the wearing portion may include a Velcro portion for fixing the wearing portion to the ankle of the wearer on one side top.
전술한 것 외의 다른 측면, 특징, 이점이 이하의 도면, 특허청구범위 및 발명의 상세한 설명으로부터 명확해질 것이다.Other aspects, features, and advantages other than those described above will become apparent from the following drawings, claims, and detailed description of the invention.
상기한 바와 같이 이루어진 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면, 착용이 편리하고 환부 정도에 따라 발 및 발목의 각도 조절이 가능한 족하수 보조기를 구현할 수 있다. 물론 이러한 효과에 의해 본 발명의 범위가 한정되는 것은 아니다.According to one embodiment of the present invention made as described above, it is possible to implement a foot and foot assistive device that is easy to wear and the angle of the foot and ankle can be adjusted according to the degree of lesion. Of course, the scope of the present invention is not limited by these effects.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기를 개략적으로 도시하는 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view schematically showing a foot sewage aid according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기를 사용자가 착용한 모습을 개략적으로 도시하는 사시도이다.2 is a perspective view schematically showing a user wearing foot and foot assistive apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기를 개략적으로 도시하는 분해사시도이다.3 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing the foot and drainage aids according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기의 일부를 개략적으로 도시하는 도면이다.4 is a view schematically showing a part of the foot drainage assisting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 5는 본 발명의 다른 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기를 개략적으로 도시하는 사시도이다.5 is a perspective view schematically showing the foot and drainage aids according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 6은 본 발명의 다른 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기를 사용자가 착용한 모습을 개략적으로 도시하는 도면이다.6 is a view schematically showing a user wearing foot and foot assistive apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 7은 본 발명의 다른 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기를 사용자가 착용한 모습을 개략적으로 도시하는 도면이다.FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state in which a user wears a foot and leg brace according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 8은 본 발명의 다른 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기를 사용자가 착용한 모습을 개략적으로 도시하는 도면이다.8 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state in which a user wears a foot and foot brace according to another embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명은 다양한 변환을 가할 수 있고 여러 가지 실시예를 가질 수 있는 바, 특정 실시예들을 도면에 예시하고 상세한 설명에 상세하게 설명하고자 한다. 본 발명의 효과 및 특징, 그리고 그것들을 달성하는 방법은 도면과 함께 상세하게 후술되어 있는 실시예들을 참조하면 명확해질 것이다. 그러나 본 발명은 이하에서 개시되는 실시예들에 한정되는 것이 아니라 다양한 형태로 구현될 수 있다. As the invention allows for various changes and numerous embodiments, particular embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the written description. Effects and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail together with the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various forms.
이하, 첨부된 도면을 참조하여 본 발명의 실시예들을 상세히 설명하기로 하며, 도면을 참조하여 설명할 때 동일하거나 대응하는 구성 요소는 동일한 도면부호를 부여하고 이에 대한 중복되는 설명은 생략하기로 한다.Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or corresponding components will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. .
이하의 실시예에서, 제1, 제2 등의 용어는 한정적인 의미가 아니라 하나의 구성 요소를 다른 구성 요소와 구별하는 목적으로 사용되었다. 또한, 단수의 표현은 문맥상 명백하게 다르게 뜻하지 않는 한, 복수의 표현을 포함한다.In the following embodiments, the terms first, second, etc. are used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components rather than a restrictive meaning. Also, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
한편, 포함하다 또는 가지다 등의 용어는 명세서상에 기재된 특징, 또는 구성요소가 존재함을 의미하는 것이고, 하나 이상의 다른 특징들 또는 구성요소가 부가될 가능성을 미리 배제하는 것은 아니다. 또한, 막, 영역, 구성 요소 등의 부분이 다른 부분 "위에" 또는 "상에" 있다고 할 때, 다른 부분의 "바로 위에" 또는 "바로 상에" 있는 경우뿐만 아니라, 그 중간에 다른 막, 영역, 구성 요소 등이 개재되어 있는 경우도 포함한다. On the other hand, the terms including or have, etc. means that there is a feature or component described in the specification, and does not exclude in advance the possibility that one or more other features or components will be added. In addition, when a part of a film, an area, a component, or the like is said to be "on" or "on" another part, as well as being "on" or "on" another part, other films in the middle, It also includes the case where an area | region, a component, etc. are interposed.
도면에서는 설명의 편의를 위하여 구성 요소들이 그 크기가 과장 또는 축소될 수 있다. 예컨대, 도면에서 나타난 각 구성의 크기 및 두께는 설명의 편의를 위해 임의로 나타내었으므로, 본 발명이 반드시 도시된 바에 한정되지 않는다.In the drawings, components may be exaggerated or reduced in size for convenience of description. For example, the size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are arbitrarily shown for convenience of description, and thus the present invention is not necessarily limited to the illustrated.
x축, y축 및 z축은 직교 좌표계 상의 세 축으로 한정되지 않고, 이를 포함하는 넓은 의미로 해석될 수 있다. 예를 들어, x축, y축 및 z축은 서로 직교할 수도 있지만, 서로 직교하지 않는 서로 다른 방향을 지칭할 수도 있다.The x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are not limited to three axes on the Cartesian coordinate system, and may be interpreted in a broad sense including the same. For example, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis may be orthogonal to each other, but may refer to different directions that are not orthogonal to each other.
어떤 실시예가 달리 구현 가능한 경우에 특정한 공정 순서는 설명되는 순서와 다르게 수행될 수도 있다. 예를 들어, 연속하여 설명되는 두 공정이 실질적으로 동시에 수행될 수도 있고, 설명되는 순서와 반대의 순서로 진행될 수 있다.In the case where an embodiment may be implemented differently, a specific process order may be performed differently from the described order. For example, two processes described in succession may be performed substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order of the described order.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기(10)를 개략적으로 도시하는 사시도이고, 도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기(10)를 사용자가 착용한 모습을 개략적으로 도시하는 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view schematically showing the foot and leg brace 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a schematic view showing the user wearing the foot and leg brace 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view shown by.
도 1 및 도 2를 참조하면, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 족하수 보조기(10)는 사용자의 발에 직접 착용되는 착용부(100) 및 착용부(100)에 결합되는 조절유닛(200)을 포함한다. 조절유닛(200)은 착용부(100) 내측에 삽입되는 고정부(210), 고정부(210)에 연결된 와이어부(WU) 및 와이어부(WU)의 길이를 조절하는 다이얼부(220)를 포함한다.1 and 2, the foot and drainage assistive device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is the control unit 200 is coupled to the wearing portion 100 and the wearing portion 100 is directly worn on the foot of the user It includes. The adjusting unit 200 includes a fixing part 210 inserted into the wearing part 100, a wire part WU connected to the fixing part 210, and a dial part 220 for adjusting the length of the wire part WU. Include.
착용부(100)는 섬유를 이용하여 제직한 직물재를 포함할 수 있으며, 직물재는 착용부(100)의 전체를 형성할 수도, 일부에 포함될 수도 있다. 착용부(100)는 신축성을 가지며 착용자(P)의 발에 밀착되는 재질을 가질 수 있다. 예컨대, 착용부(100)는 양말과 같은 특성을 갖도록 형성될 수 있다. 본 실시예예 따른 족하수 보조기(10)를 사용하는 사용자는 도 2에 도시된 것과 같이 양말을 신는 것과 유사하게 착용부(100)를 발에 직접 착용함으로써 족하수 보조기(10)를 발에 착용할 수 있다.The wearing part 100 may include a fabric material woven using fibers, and the fabric material may form the whole of the wearing part 100 or may be included in a part thereof. Wearing part 100 may have a material that is elastic and is in close contact with the foot of the wearer (P). For example, the wearing part 100 may be formed to have characteristics such as socks. A user using the foot and leg brace 10 according to the present embodiment may wear the foot and leg brace 10 on the foot by wearing the wearing part 100 directly on the foot, similar to wearing socks as shown in FIG. 2. Can be.
종래의 족하수 보조기들은 큰 부피와 무거운 무게를 가지며, 유연성이 없는 딱딱한 재질의 바디를 구비하였다. 이에 족하수 보조기를 착용하는 사용자들이 이를 직접 착용하기에 어렵고, 발 자체의 움직임에 오히려 둔화되며, 특히 일반 신발 안에는 착용할 수 없어 신발 자체를 아예 신을 수 없거나 족하수 보조기 전용 신발을 신을 수 밖에 없는 불편이 있었다.Conventional foot and leg braces have a large volume and heavy weight, and have a rigid body of inflexibility. Therefore, it is difficult for users who wear foot and foot braces to wear it directly, and it is rather slow in the movement of the foot itself, and in particular, it cannot be worn inside ordinary shoes, so that the shoes themselves can not be worn at all or shoes for foot and foot braces can only be worn. There was inconvenience.
이에 본 실시예에 따른 족하수 보조기(10)에서는 착용부 자체를 직물재로 형성함에 따라 환자 스스로 착용이 용이하고, 일반 신발 내에도 착용 가능하도록 할 수 있다.Thus, in the foot and drainage assistive device 10 according to the present embodiment, the wearable part itself is formed of a fabric material so that the patient can easily wear it and can be worn even in general shoes.
이러한 착용부(100)는 착용자(P)의 신체의 일부가 외부로 노출될 수 있도록 개방된 제1 단부(110), 제2 단부(120) 및 제3 단부(130)를 포함할 수 있다. 착용자(P)는 도 2에 도시된 것과 같이, 발을 제3 단부(130)에 삽입하여 제1 단부(110)로 통과하도록 착용할 수 있다. 착용부(100)의 제1 단부(110)로는 발가락(PC)이 노출되고, 제2 단부(120)로는 발꿈치(PB)가 노출되며, 제3 단부(130)는 발목(PA) 또는 발목과 연결된 종아리에 고정될 수 있다. The wearable part 100 may include a first end 110, a second end 120, and a third end 130 open to expose a part of the body of the wearer P to the outside. The wearer P may be worn to insert the foot into the third end 130 and pass through the first end 110 as shown in FIG. 2. The toe PC is exposed at the first end 110 of the wearing part 100, the heel PB is exposed at the second end 120, and the third end 130 is connected to the ankle PA or the ankle. Can be fixed to the connected calf.
도 1 및 도 2의 족하수 보조기(10)에서는 착용부(100)가 발가락(PC)이 노출되는 제1 단부(110) 및 발꿈치(PB)가 노출되는 제2 단부(120)를 구비하여 보행 운동 시 바닥과의 마찰력을 높이며 통풍을 용이하게 할 수 있다. 다른 실시예로, 착용부(100)는 착용자(P)의 발가락(PC) 및 발꿈치(PB)를 모두 감싸도록 형성될 수도 있다. 이 경우 착용부(100)는 예컨대, 양말과 같은 형상 및 기능을 하며 발 전체를 보호할 수 있다. In the foot and leg brace 10 of FIGS. 1 and 2, the wearable part 100 includes a first end 110 through which a toe PC is exposed, and a second end 120 through which a heel PB is exposed. It can increase the friction with the floor during exercise and facilitate ventilation. In another embodiment, the wearing part 100 may be formed to surround both the toe PC and the heel PB of the wearer P. In this case, the wearing part 100 may have a shape and function, for example, a sock, and protect the entire foot.
제3 단부(130)에는 착용부(100)가 잘 고정될 수 있도록 벨크로부(140)를 포함할 수 있다. 벨크로부(140)는 예컨대, 벨크로로 형성될 수도 있고, 착용부(100)를 고정하기 위한 다른 형태로 형성될 수도 있다. 벨크로부(140)는 착용부(100)가 발목 또는 다리에 잘 고정될 수 있도록 하면서, 제3 단부(130)의 폭을 조절함으로써 발과 관련된 근육의 사용이 불편한 환자들의 착용을 용이하게 할 수 있다.The third end 130 may include a velcro portion 140 so that the wearing portion 100 may be fixed well. The velcro portion 140 may be formed of, for example, velcro, or may be formed in another form for fixing the wearing portion 100. Velcro portion 140 may facilitate the wearing of the patient is inconvenient to use the muscles associated with the foot by adjusting the width of the third end 130 while allowing the wearing portion 100 to be fixed to the ankle or leg well. have.
착용부(100)에는 고정부(210), 와이어부(WU) 및 다이얼부(220)를 포함하는 조절유닛(200)이 결합될 수 있다. 고정부(210), 와이어부(WU) 및 다이얼부(220)는 서로 연결되어 일체(一體)로 형성될 수 있다.The adjusting unit 200 including the fixing unit 210, the wire unit WU, and the dial unit 220 may be coupled to the wearing unit 100. The fixing part 210, the wire part WU, and the dial part 220 may be connected to each other to be integrally formed.
고정부(210)는 착용부(100) 제1 단부(110) 측에 위치할 수 있으며, 착용부(100)의 내측에 배치될 수 있다. 고정부(210)가 착용부(100)의 내측에 배치되는 경우 착용부(100)에 의해 감싸지기 때문에 본 실시예에 따른 족하수 보조기(10)를 착용한 후 신발 등을 착용하는 경우, 외측에 배치되는 경우에 비해 훨씬 매끄러운 착용감을 느낄 수 있다.The fixing part 210 may be located at the first end 110 side of the wearing part 100 and may be disposed inside the wearing part 100. When the fixing part 210 is disposed inside the wearing part 100, the wearable part 100 is wrapped by the wearing part 100. You'll feel much more comfortable to wear than when placed in the.
고정부(210)는 소정 이상의 경도를 갖는 재질로 형성될 수 있으며, 예컨대 플라스틱재로 형성될 수 있다. 고정부(210)는 발등을 끼울 수 있도록 고리 형상으로 형성될 수 있으며, 착용자(P)의 발등에 맞추어 폭이 조절될 수 있다. 도 1에 도시되어 있지는 않으나, 고정부(210)의 폭을 조절하기 위한 구성이 고정부(210) 상에 추가적으로 배치될 수 있다.The fixing part 210 may be formed of a material having a predetermined or more hardness, and for example, may be formed of a plastic material. Fixing portion 210 may be formed in a ring shape to fit the foot, the width can be adjusted according to the foot of the wearer (P). Although not shown in FIG. 1, a configuration for adjusting the width of the fixing part 210 may be additionally disposed on the fixing part 210.
고정부(210)의 내측면에는 착용자(P)의 발과 직접 접촉하는 부분으로, 착용감을 개선하기 위하여 실리콘 재질의 패드부(212)가 위치할 수 있다.A pad portion 212 made of silicon may be positioned on an inner side surface of the fixing part 210 to be in direct contact with the foot of the wearer P to improve a feeling of wearing.
와이어부(WU)는 고정부(210) 및 다이얼부(220)에 연결될 수 있다. 도 1 및 도 2의 실시예에서는 와이어부(WU)가 다이얼부(220)를 기준으로 2줄로 구비된 것을 도시하고 있으나, 와이어부(WU)는 2줄 이상 복수개로 구비될 수 있다. 다이얼부(220) 또한 1개로 구비된 것을 도시하고 있으나, 다이얼부(220)는 1개 이상 복수개로 구비될 수 있다. 와이어부(WU)는 착용부(100)에 고정된 관통패드(214)를 통해 힘의 방향을 전환시킬 수 있으며, 와이어부(WU)를 발에 더욱 밀착되도록 할 수 있다. 와이어부(WU)는 착용부(100)의 내측에 위치할 수 있는데, 이는 와이어부(WU)가 착용부(100)의 내측에 배치되는 경우 착용부(100)에 의해 감싸지기 때문에 본 실시예에 따른 족하수 보조기(10)를 착용한 후 신발 등을 착용하는 경우, 와이어부(WU)가 외측에 배치되는 경우에 비해 훨씬 매끄러운 착용감을 느낄 수 있다.The wire unit WU may be connected to the fixing unit 210 and the dial unit 220. 1 and 2 illustrate that the wire unit WU is provided in two lines based on the dial unit 220, but the wire unit WU may be provided in two or more lines. Although the dial part 220 is also illustrated as being provided with one, the dial part 220 may be provided in one or more. The wire unit WU may change the direction of the force through the through pad 214 fixed to the wearing unit 100, and may make the wire unit UU more closely contact the foot. The wire part WU may be located inside the wearing part 100, which is because the wire part WU is wrapped by the wearing part 100 when the wire part WU is disposed inside the wearing part 100. When wearing shoes and the like after wearing the foot sewage brace 10 according to the wire portion (WU) can feel a much smoother wearing feeling than when disposed outside.
다이얼부(220)는 도 1 및 도 2에 도시된 것과 같이 착용부(100)의 외측에 위치할 수 있다. 고정부(210) 및 와이어부(WU)가 착용부(100)의 내측에 위치하는 것과 달리, 다이얼부(220)는 착용부(100)의 외측에 배치되어 다이얼부(220)를 조절하기 용이하게 구비될 수 있다. 다이얼부(220)는 기본적으로 회전에 의해 와이어부(WU)의 길이를 조절하는 구성을 가질 수 있다. 다이얼부(220)를 시계방향(C1) 또는 반시계방향(C2)으로 회전함에 따라 와이어부(WU)의 길이를 조절하여, 착용자(P)의 발목의 각도를 조절할 수 있다.The dial part 220 may be located outside the wearing part 100 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Unlike the fixing part 210 and the wire part WU located inside the wearing part 100, the dial part 220 is disposed outside the wearing part 100 to easily adjust the dial part 220. It may be provided. The dial unit 220 may basically have a configuration for adjusting the length of the wire unit U by rotation. As the dial 220 rotates clockwise C1 or counterclockwise C2, the length of the wire unit UU may be adjusted to adjust the angle of the ankle of the wearer P. FIG.
도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기(10)를 개략적으로 도시하는 분해사시도이고, 도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기(10)의 일부를 개략적으로 도시하는 도면이다. 도 3에서는 착용부(100)와 조절유닛(200)이 분리된 구조를 도시하고, 도 4에서는 조절유닛(200)이 도시된다.FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing the foot drainage aid 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 schematically shows a part of the foot drainage aid 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Drawing. 3 illustrates a structure in which the wearing unit 100 and the adjusting unit 200 are separated, and in FIG. 4, the adjusting unit 200 is illustrated.
도 3을 참조하면, 착용부(100)는 섬유를 이용하여 제직한 직물재를 포함할 수 있으며, 직물재는 착용부(100)의 전체를 형성할 수도, 일부에 포함될 수도 있다. 착용부(100)는 신축성을 가지며 착용자(P)의 발에 밀착되는 재질을 가질 수 있다. 예컨대, 착용부(100)는 양말과 같은 특성을 갖도록 형성될 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 3, the wearable part 100 may include a fabric material woven using fibers, and the fabric material may form the whole of the wearable part 100 or may be included in a part thereof. Wearing part 100 may have a material that is elastic and is in close contact with the foot of the wearer (P). For example, the wearing part 100 may be formed to have characteristics such as socks.
착용부(100)는 착용자(P)의 신체의 일부가 외부로 노출될 수 있는 제1 단부(110), 제2 단부(120) 및 제3 단부(130)를 포함할 수 있다. 착용자(P)는 발을 제3 단부(130)에 삽입하여 제1 단부(110)로 통과하도록 착용할 수 있다. 다른 실시예로, 착용부(100)는 개방된 제1 단부(110) 및 제2 단부(120)를 구비하지 않고, 착용부(100)가 발 전체를 감싸도록 형성될 수도 있다. 이 경우 착용부(100)는 예컨대, 양말과 유사한 형상 및 기능을 가질 수 있다.The wearing part 100 may include a first end 110, a second end 120, and a third end 130 through which a part of the body of the wearer P may be exposed to the outside. The wearer P may be worn to insert the foot into the third end 130 to pass through the first end 110. In another embodiment, the wearing part 100 may not have the open first end 110 and the second end 120, and the wearing part 100 may be formed to cover the entire foot. In this case, the wearing part 100 may have a shape and a function similar to, for example, a sock.
조절유닛(200)은 고정부(210), 와이어부(WU) 및 다이얼부(220)를 포함할 수 있다. 고정부(210), 와이어부(WU) 및 다이얼부(220)는 서로 연결되어 일체로 형성될 수 있다.The adjusting unit 200 may include a fixing part 210, a wire part (WU) and a dial part 220. The fixing part 210, the wire part WU, and the dial part 220 may be connected to each other to be integrally formed.
고정부(210)는 착용자(P)의 발에 끼울수 있도록 고리 형상을 가지며, 착용부(100)의 내측에 삽입될 수 있다. 고정부(210)는 착용자(P)에 발에 고정되며, 와이어부(WU)가 연결되는 부분으로 소정 이상의 강성을 갖는 재질로 형성되는 것이 바람직하다. 고정부(210)는 예컨대, 플라스틱재로 형성될 수 있다. 고정부(210)의 내측면은 착용자(P)의 발과 직접 접촉하는 부분으로, 착용감을 개선하기 위하여 실리콘 재질의 패드부(212)가 위치할 수 있다.Fixing portion 210 has a ring shape to be fitted to the foot of the wearer (P), it may be inserted into the inside of the wearing portion (100). The fixing part 210 is fixed to the foot of the wearer P and is preferably formed of a material having a predetermined or more rigidity as a part to which the wire part UU is connected. The fixing part 210 may be formed of, for example, a plastic material. The inner surface of the fixing portion 210 is a portion in direct contact with the foot of the wearer P, and the pad portion 212 made of silicon may be positioned to improve a feeling of wearing.
와이어부(WU)는 일단(S1a, S2a)이 고정부(210)에 연결되고, 타단(S1b, S2b)이 다이얼부(220)에 연결되도록 구비될 수 있다. 와이어부(WU)는 다이얼부(220)를 기준으로 일측에 제1 와이어(S1), 타측에 제2 와이어(S2)를 포함할 수 있다. 제1 와이어(S1)의 일단(S1a)은 고정부(210)의 일측에 고정되고, 제2 와이어(S2)의 일단(S2a)은 고정부(210)의 타측에 고정될 수 있다. 제1 와이어(S1)의 타단(S1b) 및 제2 와이어(S2)의 타단(S2b)은 다이얼부(220)에 연결될 수 있다.The wire unit WU may be provided such that one ends S1a and S2a are connected to the fixing unit 210 and the other ends S1b and S2b are connected to the dial unit 220. The wire unit WU may include a first wire S1 on one side and a second wire S2 on the other side based on the dial unit 220. One end S1a of the first wire S1 may be fixed to one side of the fixing part 210, and one end S2a of the second wire S2 may be fixed to the other side of the fixing part 210. The other end S1b of the first wire S1 and the other end S2b of the second wire S2 may be connected to the dial part 220.
제1 와이어(S1) 및 제2 와이어(S2) 각각의 중앙부가 관통하도록 착용부(100)에 관통패드(214)가 고정되어 구비될 수 있다. 관통패드(214)는 대략 'ㄴ'자 형상으로 형성되어, 제1 와이어(S1) 및 제2 와이어(S2)의 힘의 방향을 바꿔줄 수 있다. 이러한 관통패드(214)를 통해 제1 와이어(S1) 및 제2 와이어(S2)의 중앙부를 한번 더 잡아 줌에 따라 와이어부(WU)가 발등 전체를 감싸도록 할 수 있으며, 따라서 발목을 당기는 힘의 분포를 더욱 안정적으로 분산되도록 할 수 있다.The through pads 214 may be fixed to the wearable part 100 to penetrate the central portions of the first wire S1 and the second wire S2. The through pad 214 is formed in a substantially 'b' shape to change the direction of the force of the first wire (S1) and the second wire (S2). As the center portion of the first wire (S1) and the second wire (S2) is once again gripped through the through pad 214, the wire unit WU may cover the entire instep, thus pulling the ankle. It is possible to distribute the distribution of more stably.
도 3 및 도 4를 함께 참조하면, 다이얼부(220)는 시계방향(C1) 또는 반시계방향(C2)으로 회전할 수 있으며, 이에 의해 와이어부(WU)의 길이를 조절할 수 있다. 3 and 4 together, the dial 220 may rotate clockwise (C1) or counterclockwise (C2), thereby adjusting the length of the wire (WU).
다이얼부(220)는 제1 회전부재(222) 및 제2 회전부재(224)를 포함할 수 있다. 제1 회전부재(222)는 제1 와이어(S1)의 타단(S1b)과 연결되고, 제2 회전부재(224)는 제2 와이어(S2)의 타단(S2b)과 연결될 수 있다. 제1 회전부재(222)는 제1 와이어(S1)의 길이를 조절하고, 제2 회전부재(224)는 제2 와이어(S2)의 길이를 조절할 수 있다. 따라서, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 족하수 보조기(10)는 제1 회전부재(222) 및 제2 회전부재(224)에 의해 제1 와이어(S1) 및 제2 와이어(S2)의 길이를 개별적으로 조절하는 것이 가능하다.The dial part 220 may include a first rotating member 222 and a second rotating member 224. The first rotating member 222 may be connected to the other end S1b of the first wire S1, and the second rotating member 224 may be connected to the other end S2b of the second wire S2. The first rotating member 222 may adjust the length of the first wire (S1), the second rotating member 224 may adjust the length of the second wire (S2). Therefore, the foot and drainage assisting apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention has the length of the first wire S1 and the second wire S2 by the first rotating member 222 and the second rotating member 224. It is possible to adjust them individually.
이와 같이 제1 회전부재(222) 및 제2 회전부재(224)에 의해 길이가 조절된 제1 와이어(S1) 및 제2 와이어(S2)는 다이얼부(220)의 잠금부(226)에 의해 조절된 길이로 고정될 수 있다. 도 4의 다이얼부(220)는 중앙에 잠금부(226)가 위치하고 있으며, 잠금부(226)는 돌출된 형상일 수 있다. 예컨대, 잠금부(226)는 버튼과 같은 형태로, 잠금부(226)를 눌러 고정시킴으로써 제1 회전부재(222) 및 제2 회전부재(224)의 회전을 제어할 수 있으며, 이로써 제1 와이어(S1) 및 제2 와이어(S2)가 조정된 길이만큼 고정될 수 있다.As such, the first wire S1 and the second wire S2 whose lengths are adjusted by the first rotating member 222 and the second rotating member 224 are locked by the locking part 226 of the dial part 220. It can be fixed to an adjusted length. In the dial 220 of FIG. 4, the locking unit 226 is positioned at the center, and the locking unit 226 may have a protruding shape. For example, the locking portion 226 is in the form of a button, it is possible to control the rotation of the first rotating member 222 and the second rotating member 224 by pressing the locking portion 226 fixed, thereby the first wire S1 and the second wire S2 may be fixed by an adjusted length.
발목은 상, 하로 움직이기도 하지만, 좌, 우로도 움직일 수 있다. 이러한 발목의 운동을 의학용어에서는 배굴(dorsiflexion), 척굴(plantarflexion), 내번(inversion), 외번(eversion)으로 지칭한다. 배굴은 족관절을 발등 방향으로 운동하는 것을 의미하며, 척굴은 족관절을 배굴과 반대로 발바닥 방향으로 운동하는 것을 의미한다. 또한, 내번은 족관절을 엄지발가락 방향으로 운동하는 것을 의미하며, 외번은 족관절을 새끼발가락 방향으로 운동하는 것을 의미한다. Ankles move up and down, but they can also move left and right. This ankle movement is referred to in medical terms as dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, and eversion. Extremity means movement of the ankle in the direction of the instep, and vertebral movement means the movement of the ankle in the direction of the sole of the foot as opposed to the excretion. In addition, the inner time means to exercise the ankle in the direction of the big toe, the outer time means to exercise the ankle in the direction of the little toe.
족하수(Foot Drop) 일명, 풋드랍 질병을 앓는 환자들은 근육의 이상이나 신경의 압박 또는 손상 등으로 인하여 근육이 약화되어 발목을 들지 못하고 발등을 몸 쪽으로 당기지 못하며 발이 아래로 떨어지는 증상을 갖는다. 이러한 풋드랍 환자들은 발이 아래로 떨어지는 경우뿐만 아니라 편마비에 의해 발이 좌측 또는 우측으로 틀어지는 경우도 함께 발생할 수 있다. 이 경우 증상 치료 및 재활을 위하여 풋드랍 환자들의 아래로 떨어지는 발을 끌어 올림과 동시에 편마비에 의해 틀어진 발의 균형을 맞추는 것이 매우 중요하다.Foot Drop Also known as foot drop disease, patients with foot drop disease have weakened muscles due to muscle abnormalities or nerve compressions or injuries. These footdrop patients may occur not only when the foot falls down but also when the foot is twisted left or right due to hemiplegia. In this case, it is very important to balance the twisted foot caused by hemiplegia while raising the foot falling under the footdrop patients for symptomatic treatment and rehabilitation.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 족하수 보조기(10)는 다이얼부(220)에 의해 와이어부(WU) 길이 자체를 조절함으로써 풋드랍 환자들의 발목 근육의 배굴 각도 및 척굴 각도를 조절할 수 있다. 뿐만 아니라, 제1 회전부재(222) 및 제2 회전부재(224)에 의해 다이얼부(220)를 기준으로 일측 및 타측에 배치되는 제1 와이어(S1) 및 제2 와이어(S2)의 길이를 개별적으로 조절할 수 있으며, 이에 의해 풋드랍 환자들의 발목 근육의 내번 각도 및 외번 각도를 조절할 수 있다.Foot and leg brace 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention by adjusting the length of the wire portion (WU) by the dial portion 220 can adjust the angle of buckling and buckling of the ankle muscles of the foot-drop patients. In addition, the length of the first wire (S1) and the second wire (S2) disposed on one side and the other side with respect to the dial 220 by the first rotating member 222 and the second rotating member 224 It can be adjusted individually, thereby adjusting the inner and outer angles of the ankle muscles of the footdrop patients.
도 5는 본 발명의 다른 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기(20)를 개략적으로 도시하는 사시도이다.5 is a perspective view schematically showing the foot drainage aid 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 5를 참조하면, 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 족하수 보조기(20)는 사용자의 발에 직접 착용되는 착용부(100) 및 착용부(100)와 결합되는 조절유닛(200')을 포함한다. 도 5 이하의 실시예는 조절유닛(200')의 구성에 있어서 전술한 실시예와 차이가 있다. 본 실시예에서의 조절유닛(200')은 복수개의 다이얼부(220)를 포함하는 것에서 전술한 실시예와 차이가 있다. 즉, 조절유닛(200')은 착용부(100) 내측에 삽입되는 고정부(210), 고정부(210)에 연결된 와이어부(WU'), 와이어부(WU')의 길이를 조절하는 제1 다이얼부(310) 내지 제4 다이얼부(340)를 포함한다. 차이점을 제외한 기본 구성은 전술한 실시예와 동일한바, 이하에서는 차이점을 위주로 설명한다.Referring to FIG. 5, the foot and drainage brace 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a wearing unit 100 and a control unit 200 ′ coupled to the wearing unit 100 directly worn on a foot of a user. do. 5 and the embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment in the configuration of the control unit (200 '). The adjustment unit 200 ′ in this embodiment differs from the above embodiment in that it includes a plurality of dials 220. That is, the adjusting unit 200 ′ is configured to adjust the length of the fixing part 210 inserted into the wearing part 100, the wire part WU ′ connected to the fixing part 210, and the wire part WU ′. And a first dial portion 310 to a fourth dial portion 340. The basic configuration except for the difference is the same as the above-described embodiment, the following description will be mainly focused on the difference.
착용부(100)는 착용자(P)의 발을 삽입하여 밀착되도록 구비될 수 있으며, 섬유를 이용하여 제직한 직물재를 포함할 수 있다. 착용부(100)의 상단에는 본 실시예에 따른 족하수 보조기(20)를 발목에 안정적으로 고정될 수 있도록 하는 벨크로부(140)가 위치할 수 있다.The wearing part 100 may be provided to be in close contact by inserting the foot of the wearer P, and may include a woven fabric material using fibers. Velcro portion 140 may be positioned on the upper end of the wearing portion 100 to stably fix the foot and sewage brace 20 according to the present embodiment to the ankle.
고정부(210)는 발에 끼울 수 있도록 고리 형상을 가지며 착용부(100)의 내측에 삽입되어 고정될 수 있다. Fixing portion 210 has a ring shape to be fitted to the foot may be inserted and fixed inside the wearing portion 100.
와이어부(WU')는 각각의 일단이 고정부(210)에 연결되는 제1 와이어(S1), 제2 와이어(S2), 제3 와이어(S3) 및 제4 와이어(S4)를 포함할 수 있다. 도 5의 조절유닛(200')은 4개의 와이어를 포함하나, 와이어가 개수 및 위치는 다양한 실시예로서 변형이 가능하다. 각 와이어들(S1, S2, S3, S4)의 일단은 전술한 실시예와 동일하게 고정부(210)에 고정되고, 타단은 각 다이얼부들(310, 320, 330, 340)에 연결될 수 있다.The wire unit WU ′ may include a first wire S1, a second wire S2, a third wire S3, and a fourth wire S4, each end of which is connected to the fixing unit 210. have. The adjusting unit 200 ′ of FIG. 5 includes four wires, but the number and position of the wires may be modified in various embodiments. One end of each of the wires S1, S2, S3, and S4 may be fixed to the fixing unit 210 in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, and the other end may be connected to the respective dial units 310, 320, 330, and 340.
도 5 및 도 6을 함께 참조하면, 제1 와이어(S1)는 제1 다이얼부(310)에 연결되고, 제2 와이어(S2)는 제2 다이얼부(320)에 연결되며, 제3 와이어(S3)는 제3 다이얼부(330)에 연결되고, 제4 와이어(S4)는 제4 다이얼부(340)에 연결될 수 있다. 다이얼부들(310, 320, 330, 340)을 시계방향(C1) 또는 반시계방향(C2)으로 회전시킴에 따라 와이어부(WU')의 길이를 조절할 수 있다. 각 다이얼부들(310, 320, 330, 340)의 중앙에는 각각 잠금부(312, 322, 332, 342)가 위치하고 있으며, 각 잠금부(312, 322, 332, 342)는 돌출된 형상일 수 있다. 예컨대, 잠금부(312, 322, 332, 342)는 버튼과 같은 형태로, 잠금부(312, 322, 332, 342)를 눌러 고정시킴으로써 다이얼부들(310, 320, 330, 340)의 회전을 제어할 수 있으며, 이로써 와이어부(WU')가 조정된 길이만큼 고정될 수 있다.Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the first wire S1 is connected to the first dial part 310, the second wire S2 is connected to the second dial part 320, and the third wire ( S3 may be connected to the third dial part 330, and the fourth wire S4 may be connected to the fourth dial part 340. The length of the wire unit U 'may be adjusted by rotating the dials 310, 320, 330, and 340 in a clockwise direction C1 or a counterclockwise direction C2. Locks 312, 322, 332, and 342 are positioned at the centers of the dials 310, 320, 330, and 340, respectively, and each of the locks 312, 322, 332, and 342 may have a protruding shape. . For example, the locking parts 312, 322, 332, and 342 are shaped like buttons, and control the rotation of the dials 310, 320, 330, and 340 by pressing and locking the locking parts 312, 322, 332, and 342. In this way, the wire portion WU ′ may be fixed by an adjusted length.
제1 다이얼부(310) 및 제2 다이얼부(320)는 서로 반대측에 배치될 수 있으며, 제1 다이얼부(310)는 도 5와 같이 발의 외측에 배치되고, 제2 다이얼부(320)는 도 7과 같이 발의 내측에 배치될 수 있다. 이때 발의 외측이란 새끼발가락과 인접한 부분을 의미하고, 발의 내측이란 엄지발가락과 인접한 부분을 의미할 수 있다. 제3 다이얼부(330)는 도 5와 같이 발목의 전단에 위치할 수 있다. 제4 다이얼부(340)는 제3 다이얼부(330)와 반대로 발목의 후단에 위치할 수 있다. 이러한 도 5 및 도 7의 다이얼부들(310, 320, 330, 340)의 위치는 예시적인 것이며, 다양한 실시예로 변형이 가능하다.The first dial portion 310 and the second dial portion 320 may be disposed opposite to each other, the first dial portion 310 is disposed on the outside of the foot as shown in Figure 5, the second dial portion 320 is It may be disposed inside the foot as shown in FIG. In this case, the outside of the foot may mean a portion adjacent to the little toe, and the inside of the foot may mean a portion adjacent to the big toe. The third dial portion 330 may be located at the front end of the ankle as shown in FIG. The fourth dial part 340 may be located at the rear end of the ankle as opposed to the third dial part 330. The positions of the dials 310, 320, 330, and 340 of FIGS. 5 and 7 are exemplary, and may be modified in various embodiments.
도 6은 본 발명의 다른 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기(20)를 사용자가 착용한 모습을 개략적으로 도시하는 도면이고, 도 7은 본 발명의 다른 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기(20)를 사용자가 착용한 모습을 개략적으로 도시하는 도면이며, 도 7은 본 발명의 다른 일 실시예에 관한 족하수 보조기(20)를 사용자가 착용한 모습을 개략적으로 도시하는 도면이다. 도 7은 발목을 배굴(dorsiflexion) 또는 척굴(plantarflexion)하여 운동하는 것을 개념적으로 도시하고, 도 8은 발목을 (inversion) 또는 외번(eversion)하여 운동하는 것을 개념적으로 도시하였다.FIG. 6 is a view schematically showing a user wearing the foot and leg brace 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a foot and leg brace 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention. 7 is a view schematically showing a user wearing, and FIG. 7 is a view schematically showing a user wearing a foot sewage aid 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 conceptually illustrates exercising the dorsiflexion or plantarflexion of the ankle, and FIG. 8 conceptually illustrates exercising the inversion or eversion of the ankle.
도 6을 참조하면, 전술한 것과 같이 와이어부(WU')는 일단이 고정부(210)에 고정되고 타단이 제3 다이얼부(330)에 연결되는 제3 와이어(S3)를 포함할 수 있다. 제3 다이얼부(330)는 착용부(100)의 전단에 배치되며, 시계방향(C1) 또는 반시계방향(C2)으로 회전하여 제3 와이어(S3)의 길이를 조절할 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 6, as described above, the wire unit WU ′ may include a third wire S3 having one end fixed to the fixing unit 210 and the other end connected to the third dial unit 330. . The third dial part 330 is disposed at the front end of the wearing part 100, and may rotate in a clockwise direction C1 or a counterclockwise direction C2 to adjust the length of the third wire S3.
본 실시예에서 제3 와이어(S3)의 일단은 고정부(210)에 연결될 수 있다. 제3 와이어(S3)의 일단은 고정부(210)의 폭을 조절하도록 연결될 수 있다. 도 6에 도시된 것과 같이, 고정부(210)는 발등을 감싸도록 끝단(210a)끼리 서로 마주보며 배치될 수 있다. 고정부(210)의 끝단(210a)은 서로 소정 간격(W)으로 이격될 수 있는데, 이와 같이 고정부(210)의 끝단(210a)의 폭(W)을 조절함으로써 고정부(210)를 착용자(P)의 발 사이즈에 맞추어 피팅(fitting)할 수 있다. 이처럼 제3 와이어(S3)의 길이를 조절함에 따라 고정부(210) 전체의 둘레를 조절할 수 있다. 일 실시예로, 도 6의 제3 와이어(S3)는 고정부(210)에 연결되는 부분이 형상으로 연결되어 있으나, 이는 예시이며 제3 와이어(S3)의 연결방법은 다양하게 변형될 수 있다. In this embodiment, one end of the third wire S3 may be connected to the fixing part 210. One end of the third wire S3 may be connected to adjust the width of the fixing part 210. As shown in Figure 6, the fixing portion 210 may be disposed facing each other end 210a to surround the instep. The end portion 210a of the fixing portion 210 may be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval (W). Thus, by adjusting the width W of the end portion 210a of the fixing portion 210, the wearer 210 wears the wearer 210. (P) can be fitted in accordance with the foot size. As such, the circumference of the entire fixing part 210 may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the third wire S3. In an embodiment, the third wire S3 of FIG. 6 is connected to the fixing part 210 in a shape, but this is an example and the connection method of the third wire S3 may be variously modified. .
제3 다이얼부(330)에 의해 제3 와이어(S3)의 길이를 조절한 후 잠금부 (332)에 의해 해당 길이로 제3 와이어(S3)를 고정할 수 있다.After adjusting the length of the third wire S3 by the third dial part 330, the third wire S3 may be fixed to the corresponding length by the locking part 332.
이러한 제3 와이어(S3)는 고정부(210)의 둘레를 조절함과 동시에, 발목을 위로 당김으로써 발목을 배굴할 수도 있다. 이에 대하여는 도 7의 설명에서 자세히 설명한다.The third wire S3 may control the circumference of the fixing part 210 and at the same time, pull the ankle upward to deflect the ankle. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7.
도 7을 참조하면, 전술한 것과 같이 와이어부(WU')는 일단이 고정부(210)에 고정되고 타단이 제4 다이얼부(340)에 연결되는 제4 와이어(S4)를 포함할 수 있다. 제4 다이얼부(340)는 착용부(100)의 후단에 배치되며, 시계방향(C1) 또는 반시계방향(C2)으로 회전하여 제4 와이어(S4)의 길이를 조절할 수 있다. Referring to FIG. 7, as described above, the wire unit U ′ may include a fourth wire S4 having one end fixed to the fixing unit 210 and the other end connected to the fourth dial unit 340. . The fourth dial part 340 is disposed at the rear end of the wearing part 100 and may rotate in the clockwise direction C1 or the counterclockwise direction C2 to adjust the length of the fourth wire S4.
본 실시예에서는, 제4 다이얼부(340)로 제4 와이어(S4)의 길이를 조절함으로써 발목의 각도를 상, 하로 조절할 수 있다. 이와 같이 발목이 상, 하로 움직이는 발목의 운동을 의학용어에서는 배굴(dorsiflexion), 척굴(plantarflexion)로 지칭한다. 배굴은 족관절을 발등 방향으로 운동하는 것을 의미하며, 척굴은 족관절을 배굴과 반대로 발바닥 방향으로 운동하는 것을 의미한다. 도 7에 도시된 것과 같이, 발과 다리가 대략 직각이 되도록 지면과 발이 평행하게 배치된 것을 중립선(NF)을 기준으로 제1 방향(R1)으로 족관절을 운동하는 것을 배굴(dorsiflexion)이라 하고, 제2 방향(R2)으로 족관절을 운동하는 것을 척굴(plantarflexion)이라 한다. 정상적인 족관절의 운동에서 배굴 각도는 중립선(NF)을 기준으로 제1 기준선(DF)까지 운동가능하며 약 20°의 운동각을 갖고, 척굴 각도는 중립선(NF)을 기준으로 제2 기준선(PF)까지 운동가능하며 약 45°의 운동각을 갖는다.In this embodiment, the angle of the ankle can be adjusted up and down by adjusting the length of the fourth wire S4 with the fourth dial part 340. As such, the movement of the ankle moving up and down is referred to as dorsiflexion and plantarflexion in medical terms. Extremity means movement of the ankle in the direction of the instep, and vertebral movement means the movement of the ankle in the direction of the sole of the foot as opposed to the excretion. As shown in FIG. 7, the movement of the ankle joint in the first direction R1 with respect to the neutral line NF is called dorsiflexion, in which the ground and the feet are disposed in parallel so that the feet and the legs are approximately perpendicular to each other. The movement of the ankle joint in the second direction R2 is called plantarflexion. In normal ankle movement, the flexion angle is movable up to the first reference line DF with respect to the neutral line (NF) and has a movement angle of about 20 °, and the buckling angle is based on the second reference line (NF) with respect to the neutral line (NF). PF) and has an angle of movement of about 45 °.
이와 같이 제4 다이얼부(340)를 통해 제4 와이어(S4)를 조절함에 따라 발목을 중립선(NF)에서 제1 기준선(DF)까지 또는 중립선(NF)에서 제2 기준선(PF) 까지 정상 범위 안에서 족관절의 운동을 조정하는 것이 가능하다.As such, as the fourth wire S4 is adjusted through the fourth dial part 340, the ankle is moved from the neutral line NF to the first reference line DF or from the neutral line NF to the second reference line PF. It is possible to adjust the motion of the ankle joint within the normal range.
도 8을 참조하면, 전술한 것과 같이 와이어부(WU')는 일단이 고정부(210)에 고정되고 타단이 제1 다이얼부(310)에 연결되는 제1 와이어(S1) 및 일단이 고정부(210)에 고정되고 타단이 제2 다이얼부(320)에 연결되는 제1 와이어(S1)를 포함할 수 있다. 제1 다이얼부(310) 및 제2 다이얼부(320)는 각각 서로 반대측에 위치할 수 있으며, 예컨대 제1 다이얼부(310)는 발목의 외측에, 제2 다이얼부(320)는 발목의 내측에 위치할 수 있다. 제1 다이얼부(310) 및 제2 다이얼부(320) 는 제1 와이어(S1) 및 제2 와이어(S2)의 길이를 조절한 후 고정할 수 있도록 중앙에 각각 잠금부(312, 322)를 구비할 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 8, as described above, the wire part WU ′ has a first wire S1 and one end fixed to the fixing part 210 and the other end connected to the first dial part 310. It may include a first wire (S1) fixed to the 210 and the other end is connected to the second dial portion (320). The first dial portion 310 and the second dial portion 320 may be located on opposite sides of each other. For example, the first dial portion 310 may be positioned outside the ankle, and the second dial portion 320 may be positioned inside the ankle. It can be located at The first dial part 310 and the second dial part 320 respectively have locking portions 312 and 322 at the center thereof so as to be fixed after adjusting the lengths of the first wire S1 and the second wire S2. It can be provided.
본 실시예에서는, 제1 다이얼부(310) 및 제2 다이얼부(320)로 제1 와이어(S1) 및 제2 와이어(S2)의 길이를 조절함으로써 발목의 각도를 좌, 우로 조절할 수 있다. 이와 같이 발목이 좌, 우로 움직이는 발목의 운동을 의학용어에서는 외번(eversion), 내번(inversion), 으로 지칭한다. 내번은 족관절을 엄지발가락 방향으로 운동하는 것을 의미하며, 외번은 족관절을 새끼발가락 방향으로 운동하는 것을 의미한다. 도 7에 도시된 것과 같이, 착용자(P)의 다리를 중심으로 한 중심축(NF')을 기준으로 제3 방향(R3)으로 족관절을 운동하는 것을 외번(eversion)이라 하고, 제4 방향(R4)으로 족관절을 운동하는 것을 내번(inversion)이라 한다. 정상적인 족관절의 운동에서 외번은 중립선(NF)을 기준으로 제3 기준선(EF)까지 운동 가능하며, 내번 각도는 중립선(NF)을 기준으로 제4 기준선(IF)까지 운동 가능하다.In the present embodiment, the angle of the ankle can be adjusted left and right by adjusting the lengths of the first wire S1 and the second wire S2 by the first dial part 310 and the second dial part 320. The movement of the ankle, which moves the ankle left and right, is referred to as "eversion" or "inversion" in medical terms. The next time means to exercise the ankle in the direction of the big toe, the other time means to exercise the ankle in the direction of the little toe. As shown in FIG. 7, the movement of the ankle joint in the third direction R3 based on the central axis NF ′ centering on the leg of the wearer P is called an eversion, and the fourth direction ( The exercise of the ankle joint with R4) is called inversion. In the movement of the normal ankle joint, the outer gyrus can move to the third reference line EF based on the neutral line NF, and the inner gyrus can move up to the fourth baseline IF based on the neutral line NF.
일 실시예로서, 제1 다이얼부(310)를 통해 제1 와이어(S1)의 길이를 짧게 조절하는 경우, 제1 와이어(S1)가 위치한 부분의 근육을 당기는 것과 같이 효과가 있다. 따라서 발은 중립선(NF')에서 제3 기준선(EF)까지 운동 가능하다. 마찬가지로, 제2 다이얼부(320)를 통해 제2 와이어(S2)의 길이를 짧게 조절하는 경우, 제2 와이어(S2)가 위치한 부분의 근육을 당기는 것과 같은 효과가 있다. 따라서 발은 중립선(NF')에서 제4 기준선(IF)까지 운동 가능하다.As an example, when the length of the first wire S1 is shortly adjusted through the first dial part 310, it is effective to pull the muscle of the portion where the first wire S1 is located. Therefore, the foot can move from the neutral line NF 'to the third reference line EF. Similarly, when the length of the second wire S2 is shortly adjusted through the second dial part 320, the same effect as pulling the muscle of the portion where the second wire S2 is located is provided. Therefore, the foot can move from the neutral line NF 'to the fourth reference line IF.
족하수(Foot Drop) 일명, 풋드랍 질병을 앓는 환자들은 근육의 이상이나 신경의 압박 또는 손상 등으로 인하여 근육이 약화되어 발목을 들지 못하고 발등을 몸 쪽으로 당기지 못하며 발이 아래로 떨어지는 증상을 갖는다. 이러한 풋드랍 환자들은 발이 아래로 떨어지는 경우뿐만 아니라 편마비에 의해 발이 좌측 또는 우측으로 틀어지는 경우도 함께 발생할 수 있다. 이 경우 증상 치료 및 재활을 위하여 풋드랍 환자들의 아래로 떨어지는 발을 끌어 올림과 동시에 편마비에 의해 틀어진 발의 균형을 맞추는 것이 매우 중요하다.Foot Drop Also known as foot drop disease, patients with foot drop disease have weakened muscles due to muscle abnormalities or nerve compressions or injuries. These footdrop patients may occur not only when the foot falls down but also when the foot is twisted left or right due to hemiplegia. In this case, it is very important to balance the twisted foot caused by hemiplegia while raising the foot falling under the footdrop patients for symptomatic treatment and rehabilitation.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 족하수 보조기(20)는 다이얼부(220)에 의해 와이어부(WU') 길이 자체를 조절함으로써 풋드랍 환자들의 발목 근육의 배굴 각도 및 척굴 각도를 조절할 수 있다. 뿐만 아니라, 제1 다이얼부(310) 및 제2 다이얼부(320)에 의해 제1 와이어(S1) 및 제2 와이어(S2)의 길이를 개별적으로 조절할 수 있으며, 이에 의해 풋드랍 환자들의 발목 근육의 내번 각도 및 외번 각도를 조절할 수 있다.Foot and foot brace 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention by adjusting the length of the wire portion (WU ') itself by the dial portion 220 can adjust the angle of buckling and buckling of the ankle muscles of the foot-drop patients. In addition, the length of the first wire S1 and the second wire S2 may be individually adjusted by the first dial part 310 and the second dial part 320, whereby the ankle muscles of the foot drop patients are adjusted. You can adjust the next and next angle of.
본 발명은 도면에 도시된 실시예를 참고로 설명되었으나 이는 예시적인 것에 불과하며, 당해 기술분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자라면 이로부터 다양한 변형 및 균등한 다른 실시예가 가능하다는 점을 이해할 것이다. 따라서 본 발명의 진정한 기술적 보호 범위는 첨부된 특허청구범위의 기술적 사상에 의하여 정해져야 할 것 이다.Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

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  1. 섬유를 이용하여 제직한 직물재를 포함하는, 착용부;Wearing part comprising a woven fabric using a fiber;
    발에 끼울 수 있도록 고리 형상을 가지며 상기 착용부의 내측에 삽입되는, 고정부;A fixing part having a ring shape so as to fit on the foot and inserted into the wearing part;
    상기 착용부의 내측에 삽입되며 일단이 상기 고정부에 연결되는, 와이어부; 및A wire part inserted into the wearing part and having one end connected to the fixing part; And
    상기 착용부의 외측에 배치되며, 상기 와이어부의 타단과 연결되어 시계 방향 및 반시계 방향으로 회전함에 따라 상기 와이어부의 길이를 조절하는, 다이얼부;A dial part disposed outside the wearing part and connected to the other end of the wire part to adjust a length of the wire part as it rotates in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction;
    를 구비하는, 족하수 보조기.Equipped with a foot sewage brace.
  2. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 와이어부는 상기 착용부의 내측에 위치하는, 족하수 보조기.The wire portion sewage brace is located inside the wearing portion.
  3. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 와이어부는 제1 와이어 및 제2 와이어를 포함하고,The wire part includes a first wire and a second wire,
    상기 제1 와이어의 일단은 상기 고정부의 일측에 고정되고, 상기 제2 와이어의 일단은 상기 고정부의 타측에 고정되는, 족하수 보조기.One end of the first wire is fixed to one side of the fixing part, one end of the second wire is fixed to the other side of the fixing part, foot and drainage aids.
  4. 제3항에 있어서,The method of claim 3,
    상기 제1 와이어 및 상기 제2 와이어 각각의 중앙부가 관통하도록 상기 착용부에 고정되어 상기 제1 와이어 및 상기 제2 와이어 각각의 힘의 방향을 변환시키는 관통패드를 더 구비하는, 족하수 보조기.And a through pad secured to the wearing portion so as to penetrate a central portion of each of the first wire and the second wire to change a direction of a force of each of the first wire and the second wire.
  5. 제3항에 있어서,The method of claim 3,
    상기 다이얼부는 제1 회전부재 및 제2 회전부재를 포함하고,The dial part includes a first rotating member and a second rotating member,
    상기 제1 회전부재는 상기 제1 와이어의 타단과 연결되고, 상기 제2 회전부재는 상기 제2 와이어의 타단과 연결되는, 족하수 보조기.The first rotating member is connected to the other end of the first wire, the second rotating member is connected to the other end of the second wire, foot and drainage aids.
  6. 제5항에 있어서,The method of claim 5,
    상기 제1 회전부재는 상기 제1 와이어의 길이를 조절하고, 상기 제2 회전부재는 상기 제2 와이어의 길이를 조절함에 따라, 상기 제1 와이어와 상기 제2 와이어의 길이를 개별적으로 조절 가능한, 족하수 보조기.The first rotating member adjusts the length of the first wire, and the second rotating member can adjust the length of the first wire and the second wire individually, by adjusting the length of the second wire, Foot sewer orthosis.
  7. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 착용부는 일측 상단에 상기 착용부를 발목 또는 이에 연결된 다리에고정하는 벨크로부를 포함하는, 족하수 보조기.The wearing part includes a velcro portion that secures the wearing part to the ankle or the leg connected thereto at one top, foot and leg brace.
  8. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 고정부는 착용자의 발등의 둘레에 맞추어 폭 조절이 가능한, 족하수 보조기.The fixed part is a foot drainage brace, the width can be adjusted to fit the wearer's foot.
  9. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 착용부는 신축성을 가지며, 착용자의 발에 밀착되는 재질을 포함하는, 족하수 보조기.The wearing portion has elasticity, and includes a material that is in close contact with the foot of the wearer, foot and leg brace.
  10. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 다이얼부는 상기 와이어부를 고정시키는 잠금부를 포함하는, 족하수 보조기.And the dial portion includes a locking portion for fixing the wire portion.
  11. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 고정부의 내측면에 배치되고 탄성을 갖는 패드부를 포함하는, 족하수 보조기.And a pad portion disposed on the inner side of the fixing portion and having a resilient pad portion.
  12. 착용자의 발을 삽입하여 밀착되도록 구비된, 착용부;A wearing part provided to be in close contact by inserting a wearer's foot;
    발에 끼울 수 있도록 고리 형상을 가지며 상기 착용부의 내측에 삽입되는, 고정부;A fixing part having a ring shape so as to fit on the foot and inserted into the wearing part;
    각각의 일단이 상기 고정부에 연결되는 제1 와이어 및 제2 와이어를 포함하는, 와이어부;A wire portion, each end including a first wire and a second wire connected to the fixing portion;
    상기 착용부의 일측에 배치되며, 시계 방향 및 반시계 방향으로 회전하여 상기 제1 와이어의 길이를 조절하도록 상기 제1 와이어의 타단과 연결되는, 제1 다이얼부; 및A first dial part disposed at one side of the wearing part and connected to the other end of the first wire to adjust the length of the first wire by rotating clockwise and counterclockwise; And
    상기 착용부의 타측에 배치되며, 시계 방향 및 반시계 방향으로 회전하여 상기 제2 와이어의 길이를 조절하도록 상기 제2 와이어의 타단과 연결되는, 제2 다이얼부;A second dial part disposed on the other side of the wearing part and connected to the other end of the second wire to adjust the length of the second wire by rotating clockwise and counterclockwise;
    를 구비하는, 족하수 보조기.Equipped with a foot sewage brace.
  13. 제12항에 있어서,The method of claim 12,
    착용자의 다리를 중심으로 한 축을 기준으로, 상기 제1 회전부재로 제1 와이어의 길이를 조절함으로써 발목의 외번(eversion) 각도를 조절하고, 상기 제2 회전부재로 제2 와이어의 길이를 조절함으로써 발목의 내번(inversion) 각도를 조절하는, 족하수 보조기.By adjusting the length of the first wire with the first rotating member, based on the axis around the wearer's leg, by adjusting the eversion angle of the ankle and adjusting the length of the second wire with the second rotating member. Foot and foot brace, adjusting the inversion angle of the ankle.
  14. 제12항에 있어서,The method of claim 12,
    상기 와이어부는 일단이 상기 고정부에 연결되는 제3 와이어부를 더 포함하고,The wire part further comprises a third wire part, one end of which is connected to the fixing part,
    상기 착용부의 전단에 배치되며, 시계 방향 및 반시계 방향으로 회전하여 상기 제3 와이어의 길이를 조절하도록 상기 제3 와이어의 타단과 연결되는, 제3 다이얼부를 더 포함하는, 족하수 보조기.And a third dial part disposed at a front end of the wearing part and connected to the other end of the third wire to rotate in a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction to adjust the length of the third wire.
  15. 제14항에 있어서,The method of claim 14,
    상기 고정부는 상기 제3 다이얼부에 의해 길이가 조절되는 제3 와이어에 의해 착용자의 발등의 둘레에 맞추어 폭 조절이 가능한, 족하수 보조기.Wherein the fixing portion is adjustable foot width brace to the circumference of the foot of the wearer by the third wire length is adjusted by the third dial portion.
  16. 제12항에 있어서,The method of claim 12,
    상기 와이어부는 일단이 상기 고정부에 연결되는 제4 와이어부를 더 포함하고,The wire part further comprises a fourth wire part, one end of which is connected to the fixing part,
    상기 착용부의 후단에 배치되며, 시계 방향 및 반시계 방향으로 회전하여 상기 제4 와이어의 길이를 조절하도록 상기 제4 와이어의 타단과 연결되는, 제4 다이얼부를 더 포함하는, 족하수 보조기.And a fourth dial part disposed at a rear end of the wearing part and connected to the other end of the fourth wire to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise to adjust the length of the fourth wire.
  17. 제16항에 있어서,The method of claim 16,
    상기 제4 회전부재로 제4 와이어의 길이를 조절함으로써 발목의 배굴(dorsiflexion) 또는 척굴(plantarflexion) 각도를 조절하는, 족하수 보조기.Adjusting the angle of the dorsiflexion or plantarflexion of the ankle by adjusting the length of the fourth wire with the fourth rotating member, foot orthosis.
  18. 제12항에 있어서,The method of claim 12,
    상기 착용부는 섬유를 이용하여 제직한 직물재를 포함하는, 족하수 보조기.The wearing portion includes a foot and a stiffener, comprising a woven fabric using the fiber.
  19. 제12항에 있어서,The method of claim 12,
    상기 제1 다이얼부 및 상기 제2 다이얼부 각각은 상기 제1 와이어부 및 상기 제2 와이어부를 고정시키는 잠금부를 포함하는, 족하수 보조기.Each of the first dial portion and the second dial portion includes a locking portion for fixing the first wire portion and the second wire portion.
  20. 제11항에 있어서,The method of claim 11,
    상기 착용부는 일측 상단에 상기 착용부를 착용자의 발목에 맞추어 고정하는 벨크로부를 포함하는, 족하수 보조기.The wearing part includes a velcro portion for fixing the wearing part to the wearer's ankle at the top of one side, foot and leg brace.
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