DE102021134617A1 - Storage and transport system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (100) for storing and transporting knee orthoses, in particular, having at least one modular set (200) with components (210) from which a modular knee orthosis (300) can be assembled, a mounting system (400) which is designed to receive the at least one modular set (200), and a housing (500) in which the receiving system (400) is arranged, the housing (500) being designed such that it can be transported by a user. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method and a computer program product.

Description

The invention relates to a system, a method and a computer program product.

As medical aids, orthoses offer the possibility of ensuring the success of treatment of an illness, as well as preventing or compensating for disabilities. Orthoses can be used in different parts of the body and also differ significantly in terms of their function and manufacture.

Knee orthoses are used in particular against instability of the knee joint, which can be caused by ligament injuries, for example. Although bandages can offer a certain amount of support and protect against overloading, they are unsuitable for compensating for moderate and severe instabilities.

An orthotic structure with several rigid components is usually necessary for effective support. With regard to the production, however, it is problematic that the orthosis has to be precisely matched to the individual anatomy of the patient in order to optimally support the patient. Therefore, an individual adjustment of the orthosis is necessary to ensure optimal care.

Another challenge with fitted knee orthoses is that they are often used after surgery after a ligament injury. After such an operation, the function of the ligaments can usually be restored. In order to achieve an optimal healing process, it usually makes sense for the support provided by the orthosis to be reduced over time. Manufacturing a new, custom-made orthosis for each treatment time, however, causes high costs. Orthoses are advantageous here in which individual components can be dismantled or built up over time (dismantling/construction, sometimes also called retraining/retraining).

In the case of individual adaptation, the individual components can be manufactured individually after measuring the anatomy. The highest degree of adaptation can be achieved in this way, but the production costs are very high as a result, so that this type of production is often only worthwhile for orthoses that are to be worn in the same shape for a long time. An alternative way of manufacturing is to adapt prefabricated components according to the patient's anatomy. Here, too, the processing effort can still be very high.

It is also possible to construct an orthosis using prefabricated components. The individual components can be manufactured in different sizes. In combination, they then correspond to the patient's anatomy as far as possible, so that minor adjustments may be necessary. In addition, individual components can be dismantled or replaced during the course of treatment, which increases flexibility.

For the manufacture of a modular knee orthosis, however, it is necessary for the orthopedic technician to have access to sufficient components to adjust the orthosis in the presence of the patient. Especially since patients are often not mobile due to their injury, it may be necessary for the orthopedic technician to travel to the patient or to the hospital. Here, the orthopedic technician faces the problem of storing and transporting the necessary components. In addition, components used for an orthosis have to be replaced or refilled in a timely manner, which means a not inconsiderable amount of administrative work.

It is an object of the present invention to at least partially eliminate the above disadvantages known from the prior art. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a system for storage and transport, a method for assembling a modular knee orthosis and a computer program product for carrying out the method, by means of which the production of knee orthoses is simplified and thus the expenditure of time and costs is reduced.

The above object is achieved by a system having the features of claim 1, a method having the features of claim 13, and a computer program product having the features of claim 15. Further features and details of the invention result from the respective dependent claims, the description and the drawings. Features and details that are described in connection with the system according to the invention also apply, of course, in connection with the method according to the invention and/or the computer program product according to the invention and vice versa, so that with regard to the disclosure of the individual aspects of the invention, mutual reference is always made or can be.

• - zumindest einen Baukastensatz mit Komponenten, zur Montage einer modularen Knieorthese,
• - ein Aufnahmesystem, welches dazu ausgeführt ist, den zumindest einen Baukastensatz aufzunehmen, sowie
• - ein Gehäuse, in dem das Aufnahmesystem angeordnet ist, wobei das Gehäuse derart ausgeführt ist, dass es durch einen Benutzer transportierbar ist, vorgesehen.

According to a first aspect of the invention, a system for storing and transporting knee orthoses in particular has:

• - at least one kit with components for assembling a modular knee orthosis,
• - A recording system, which is designed to record the at least one kit, and
• - A housing in which the recording system is arranged, the housing being designed in such a way that it can be transported by a user.

Such a system has the advantage that the user of the system, usually a person trained in orthopedic technology, comfortably transports a modular knee orthosis to a patient and simply by the corresponding (exclusive) selection of the (existing) components from the kit directly ( what is meant is: without a time delay and further components or further additional parts) and can produce in the patient.

The term modular set means a compilation of individual components, it being possible for a selection to be made from the combination in order to construct the knee orthosis or knee bandage. For example, the selection may be the size of individual components that is most appropriate for a particular patient anatomy. In other words, the kit includes more than would be necessary to assemble a single knee orthosis

Components are to be understood on the one hand as individual components, assemblies or modules of the knee orthosis. A component can be parts that cannot be further dismantled, such as screws or rails, and assemblies can be modules that are at least partially assembled in advance.

It is conceivable that components corresponding to patient anatomy or clinical pictures, for example in different sizes or corresponding to an anterior cruciate ligament rupture or a rear cruciate ligament rupture, are provided.

Aids that the user, in particular the orthopedic technician, needs when fitting and assembling the knee orthosis should also be viewed under components. This includes general tools such as screwdrivers, but also, for example, special orthopedic technician tools such as cupboard hooks.

A knee orthosis or a knee bandage is a medical aid within the meaning of the invention. A knee orthosis should be understood to mean an externally applied device for influencing the structural and/or functional properties of the neuromuscular and/or skeletal system of a patient. According to the invention, a knee orthosis can comprise a knee bandage which encloses the joint only with elastic fabric and possibly incorporated silicone pads. A knee orthosis within the meaning of the invention comprises at least medial and lateral rigid splints which are connected to one another in the manner of a joint. This connection can be designed monocentrically, so that a uniaxial hinge joint is provided, which is oriented towards a compromise pivot point, in particular according to a compromise pivot point according to Nietert. A polycentric connection can also be provided, which has a plurality of axes which are connected to one another, for example, by linkages or gear wheels. This results in a moving pivot point when moving, which accommodates the polycentricity of the individual knee joint mechanics.

Modular means that the knee orthosis can be put together from pre-assembled assemblies/modules and assembled individually for a patient. For example, it can be provided that thigh braces in different sizes, each with matching pads, belt clips and belts, are combined in a module or assembly, in particular according to a patient's anatomy.

The recording system within the meaning of the invention can include at least one volume in which the modular set can be arranged. This can be a coherent volume or several volumes which are arranged in different positions in the housing, for example in separate compartments and/or drawers. Further structural features of the recording system are described in connection with the subclaims.

The housing can at least partially enclose the recording system. The modular set is thus also arranged in the housing. In other words, the housing forms a supporting material structure for the recording system and the modular set. Further structural features of the housing are described in connection with the subclaims.

The user is usually, but not necessarily, a person trained in orthopedic technology or their helper. In any case, the patient for whom the ready-assembled knee orthosis is intended is not a regular user within the meaning of the invention, since the latter normally does not undertake the production of the orthosis himself.

Transportable within the meaning of the invention means that the housing together with its contents can be moved by a user. The user can thus control the system from one place, e.g way his workshop, to another location, e.g. B. a hospital or a patient's residence, move without additional tools, especially without having to disassemble and rebuild the system. In particular, it can be provided that the total weight can be moved and/or carried by one person. To this end, further means can be provided in the system itself, which are described in connection with the subclaims.

Furthermore, it is conceivable in a system according to the invention that at least the components are suitable for assembling the modular knee orthosis for different patient anatomies or that the components are suitable for assembling a modular knee orthosis for at least one right leg or one left leg of a patient.

In this way, on the one hand, the advantage can be achieved that a knee orthosis can be manufactured on site according to the anatomy of the patient or can be manufactured for one leg of the patient.

Provision can also be made for the components to be suitable for assembling the modular knee orthosis for at least two different patient anatomies. This offers the advantage that the orthopedic technician, for example during a visit to the hospital, can treat a second patient directly (without any delay and on site with the patient).

Furthermore, it is also conceivable that the components are suitable for constructing a modular knee orthosis for at least one right leg or one left leg of a patient. This is particularly advantageous if it is not clear before the system is transported which leg of a patient is to be treated.

In a system according to the invention, it can preferably be provided that the modular knee orthosis is designed as a modular knee guidance orthosis.

In other words, it can be provided that the knee orthosis has components for guiding the knee joint. These can in particular be rigid. This offers the advantage that the guidance of the knee can be reliably guaranteed.

• - eine Oberschenkelspange, insbesondere in zumindest zwei unterschiedlichen Größen,
• - eine Unterschenkelspange, insbesondere in zumindest zwei unterschiedlichen Größen,
• - zwei obere Schienen und/oder zwei untere Schienen, wobei insbesondere die zwei oberen Schienen und die zwei unteren Schienen ein Schienenpaar für ein rechtes und/oder ein linkes Bein eines Patienten bilden,
• - ein Schienenkondylenpolster
• - einen Schienengurt,
• - Gurtclips zur Führung der Schienengurte,
• - einen Kondylenabstandshalter,
• - eine Bandage, insbesondere in zumindest zwei unterschiedlichen Größen,
• - ein Abschulungsset mit einer Abschulungsstufe für Knieorthesen,
• - ein erweitertes Abschulungsset mit zumindest mehreren Abschulungsstufen für Knieorthesen,
• - ein Werkzeugset zur Montage der Knieorthese,
• - ein Kleinteileset,
• - ein Dokumentenset.

In a system according to the invention, it can preferably be provided that the modular set has at least one of the following components:

• - a thigh brace, in particular in at least two different sizes,
• - a lower leg brace, in particular in at least two different sizes,
• - two upper rails and/or two lower rails, in particular the two upper rails and the two lower rails forming a pair of rails for a right and/or a left leg of a patient,
• - a splint condyle pad
• - a rail belt,
• - belt clips for guiding the rail belts,
• - a condylar spacer,
• - a bandage, in particular in at least two different sizes,
• - a training set with a training level for knee orthoses,
• - an extended training set with at least several training levels for knee orthoses,
• - a set of tools for assembling the knee orthosis,
• - a set of small parts,
• - a set of documents.

A training kit includes components that can be used to assemble a modular knee brace. Provision can be made for a first training stage to include support elements and rail belts. A second level of training may include bandages and belt clips. A third level of training may include rods suitable for stiffening the support members.

In principle, patient care can take place in several stages. In this case, an initial supply or first stage is provided, which corresponds to the one-stage supply. This can be supplemented by further dismantling or detraining stages in order to optimally support the patient in the course of recovery.

A splint condyle pad provides cushioning between the knee joint and the joint of the modular knee brace. A condyle spacer is adapted to position the splint condyle pad to allow padding between the knee joint and the joint of the modular knee brace.

At least the splints, the thigh braces or the lower leg braces can be connected to the patient's knee by the splint straps, in particular releasably, preferably by a Velcro fastener.

It is also conceivable that the knee (guide) orthosis only has elements of stages 2 to 4, 3 to 4 or only stage 4 described above.

Provision can also be made for the modular set to have a training set with at least two training levels for knee orthoses. The provision of training sets offers the advantage that all means for care can be made available to the patient on site in accordance with regulations.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the modular set has an extended training set with three training levels for knee orthoses. A multi-stage, in particular three-stage training offers the advantage that the support function of the orthosis can be adapted according to the patient's recovery progress, with the provision of the corresponding sets in the modular set leading to the function and fit of the corresponding components being able to be checked on site.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the components of the kit are limited to one or more of the listed components. This makes the system particularly light and therefore even easier to transport.

Furthermore, it is conceivable in a system according to the invention that the recording system has at least one identifier which is designed to indicate to the user at which position at least the modular set or the components are to be recorded in the recording system.

In other words, defined areas can be marked in the recording system, where the user can position components of the modular set. In this way, the user can quickly orient himself in the recording system, which simplifies the handling of the system and the adjustment of the orthosis.

The markings can be in the form of outlines of the kit or the component. As a result, the intended position can be detected particularly quickly. Alternatively or in addition, it can also be provided that the marking includes a label. In this way, in particular, uniform components or modular sets can be easily differentiated.

Furthermore, it is also conceivable that the identifiers have a color code. For example, each size (e.g. S, M, L) can be assigned a specific color, so that e.g. B. upper and lower leg braces that match in size are marked in the same color. This enables the components to be found particularly quickly and/or without errors.

Furthermore, in a system according to the invention, it can advantageously be provided that at least the receiving system has at least one drawer, in which case the at least one drawer can be pulled out on at least two sides (e.g. from the front and from the rear) of the housing or that the at least one Drawer has a label which shows a user which components of the respective at least one drawer are arranged.

In other words, it can be provided that the system has a container that is at least open at the top, which can be pulled out at least partially horizontally or vertically, in particular from the housing, and is in particular mounted on a rail guide. A drawer has the advantage that the modular set can be reached particularly easily by the user.

Provision can also be made for the drawer to be pulled out completely in such a way that all the parts arranged in the open container are visible. This offers the advantage that a user can orient himself particularly quickly in the recording system and the production of the orthosis is thus made easier.

The ability to extend the housing to at least two sides offers the advantage that when the user changes sides during assembly of the orthosis or loading and/or unloading the system, the housing or the entire system does not have to be turned around in order to access to have the content. This further simplifies the handling of the system.

Furthermore, it can be provided that at least the receiving system has at least one flap that allows access to a compartment. Compared to a drawer, the advantage can be achieved that the construction is simplified. Provision can be made for the compartment accessible via the flap to contain a single component which, in particular, fills almost the entire compartment. Then the user can quickly access the component without, for example, having to first pull out a drawer.

Labeling that indicates the contents of the drawer or compartment to the user makes it easier for the user to locate the components and thus further simplifies the use of the system.

Furthermore, it is conceivable in a system according to the invention that the receiving system has a base area on which the components can be arranged at least partially, with the base area in particular being designed in such a way that components are arranged on the base area that are suitable for each knee orthosis for to provide at least two different patient anatomies.

By providing a base area, the components or the modular set can be arranged in a particularly clear manner. Furthermore, it can be provided that the components or the modular set can be arranged next to one another on the base area, in particular exclusively, which further increases clarity.

In a system according to the invention, it can preferably be provided that at least the receiving system comprises at least one separating element which is designed to spatially space the components of the modular set from one another, or that the receiving system comprises at least one shaped element, with the shaped element being designed to form a positive fit to be formed with at least one of the components when the component is arranged in the modular set.

A separating element is understood as meaning a flat component. This can separate sub-areas within the recording system. This component is suitable for restricting a movement of a component or of the modular set within the receiving system, at least to the area separated by the separating element. This effectively prevents the components of the modular set from slipping, so that the handling of the system is improved, especially when transporting over uneven surfaces.

The shaped element offers the advantage that the components are held particularly securely in the intended position in the receiving system. Alternatively or in addition, snap-in connectors, straps or magnetic surfaces can also be provided in order to hold the components or the modular set securely in position.

Furthermore, it is conceivable in a system according to the invention for at least the housing to have a transport means, with the transport means in particular being designed as at least two rollers, or for the transport means to be designed as a support element, in particular an extendable one.

Transport means should be understood to mean one (or more) elements that are suitable depending on the design of the system and that enable the system to be moved by a user, in particular without additional aids. This simplifies the use of the system for the user.

Castors as a means of transport offer the advantage that the housing has little resistance when pushed or pulled and can therefore easily be moved over long distances by just one person.

A carrying handle as a means of transport allows the user to easily lift, pull or push the housing. If the carrying handle is also extendable, it can be adjusted to the size of the user, for example, so that the system is particularly easy to use.

In a system according to the invention, it can preferably be provided that the housing has at least one work surface which is designed to accommodate the modular knee orthosis and/or the components for assembly.

In other words, the system can have a predefined, essentially flat area, which is suitable for serving as a shelf for the components or the at least partially assembled knee orthosis.

Provision can be made for the work surface to have an edge region which is suitable for preventing individual components, in particular screws, from falling. This makes it easier to assemble the orthosis with the system.

It is also conceivable that the work surface has magnetic areas. Magnetizable components can be held securely in these magnetic areas.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the work surface has a holding system, in particular comprising at least one clamp. The holding system can be designed to hold one or more components so that the user does not have to hold the components themselves when assembling the knee orthosis. This further simplifies the assembly of the orthosis.

It is also conceivable in a system according to the invention that the housing comprises at least one locking means, the locking means being designed to close the housing and/or to protect it against unauthorized access.

The system according to the invention can accordingly comprise a locking mechanism. The locking means or the locking mechanism offer the advantage that the components are protected against accidentally falling out, in particular when the system is being transported. In addition, unauthorized access can also be prevented.

Furthermore, it is conceivable in a system according to the invention that a communication unit, in particular a mobile one, is provided which is suitable for detecting the removal of components for the modular knee orthosis and/or for transmitting it to a server.

In other words, it can be provided that the system comprises means for information transmission, in particular a transmitting and receiving unit. This can be suitable for detecting an assembly of the recording system. This offers the advantage that the assembly of the knee orthosis is simplified, since less time has to be spent on logging the components used.

If it is provided that the information about the assembly of the recording system can be transmitted (without an explicit input by the user, e.g. scanning, NFC or RFID tag), this offers the advantage that, for example, removed parts can be directly reordered or .can be reproduced.

The communication unit can be a dedicated device that is exclusively intended for this function. This offers the advantage that such a device can be produced inexpensively and can also be designed in such a way that handling is particularly easy for the user.

Furthermore, it is also conceivable that the communication unit is a laptop, smartphone or tablet. This achieves the advantage that it is essentially possible to fall back on fully developed hardware, with the user usually already being practiced in dealing with the devices listed. This also makes it possible to ensure simple handling.

Provision can be made for the communication unit to have a scanning unit which is designed to read in identifications on the components and/or in the recording system. This offers the advantage that a user can easily record the respective component in order, for example, to place a repeat order or create an invoice. Alternatively or in addition to this, the communication unit can also have an NFC and/or RFID reading unit, with the components and/or the recording system being designed to be NFC or RFID-readable accordingly. This also offers the advantage that the components can be easily identified, which simplifies the use of the system.

• - Bereitstellen von Komponenten für die Montage einer modularen Knieorthese durch ein System zur Aufbewahrung und zum Transport, insbesondere nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
• - Auswählen der Komponenten entsprechend einer individuellen Anatomie eines Patienten,
• - Erfassen der ausgewählten Komponenten als Auswahldaten, über eine Benutzerschnittstelle einer, insbesondere mobilen, Kommunikationseinheit,
• - Automatisiertes Bestellen der ausgewählten Komponenten entsprechend der Auswahldaten, über eine Sendeeinheit der Kommunikationseinheit.

According to another aspect of the invention, a method of assembling a modular knee brace is provided. This procedure includes at least the following steps:

• - Providing components for the assembly of a modular knee orthosis by a system for storage and transport, in particular according to one of the preceding claims,
• - selecting the components according to an individual anatomy of a patient,
• - Recording the selected components as selection data via a user interface of a communication unit, in particular a mobile one,
• - Automated ordering of the selected components according to the selection data via a transmission unit of the communication unit.

In other words, a method can be provided in which the components of the knee orthosis are selected according to the patient's anatomy with the aid of a transport system for the components of a knee orthosis, which is designed for transporting and storing the components. The components used are recorded and automatically reordered.

Such a method simplifies the steps required for fitting a knee orthosis for the user and makes them more comfortable. Furthermore, time and cost savings are achieved.

A method according to the invention thus entails the same advantages as have already been described in detail with reference to a system according to the invention.

• - Montage der modularen Knieorthese entsprechend der Anatomie eines Patienten, wobei die Montage insbesondere auf einer Arbeitsfläche des Systems erfolgt,
• - Auffüllen des Systems zur Aufbewahrung und zum Transport von Baukastensätzen entsprechend der automatisierten Bestellung.

In a method according to the invention, it can preferably be provided that the method has the further steps:

• - assembly of the modular knee orthosis according to the anatomy of a patient, the assembly taking place in particular on a work surface of the system,
• - Replenishment of the system for storing and transporting kits according to the automated order.

In other words, it can be provided that the knee orthosis is assembled in a predefined area of the system. This offers the advantage that, during assembly at the patient and/or in the hospital, there is no need to resort to storage areas that are available there (or are simply not available), which simplifies the assembly of the knee orthosis.

Refilling the system with the components that have been ordered automatically has the advantage of simplifying the refilling process. The user does not have to first determine which components are missing, then order them and then sort them. Instead, precisely the missing components are already available through automatic ordering.

• - die ausgewählten Komponenten als Auswahldaten über eine Benutzerschnittstelle erfasst,
• - die ausgewählten Komponenten entsprechend der Auswahldaten, über eine Sendeeinheit der Kommunikationseinheit automatisiert bestellt werden.

According to another aspect of the invention, a computer program product is provided. The computer program product comprises instructions which, when the method according to one of claims 13 or 14 is executed, cause the communication unit according to the instructions of the computer program product:

• - captures the selected components as selection data via a user interface,
• - The selected components are automatically ordered according to the selection data via a transmission unit of the communication unit.

This considerably simplifies the assembly of knee orthoses for the user. At the same time, logging of the selected and used components, in particular patient-related, can also take place. This can also simplify the subsequent billing of the services provided.

Provision can be made for the computer program to be in the form of an application that can be run on a laptop, tablet or smartphone. This offers the advantage that the computer program can be used with commercially available hardware that is usually familiar to the user.

Provision can also be made for the computer program product to include commands that cause the identifications of the receiving system and/or the drawer to be adjusted in accordance with the selection data. If the license plate is designed as a status LED, for example, this can change the switching state, for example, in particular the color. For example, if the last component of a type has been removed, the indicator can change to the color red.

A computer program product according to the invention thus entails the same advantages as have already been described in detail with reference to a system and/or a method according to the invention. The method can in particular be a computer-implemented method.

• 1 ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines Systems zur Aufbewahrung und zum Transport ohne Baukastensatz,
• 2 ein Aufnahmesystem mit einem Baukastensatz in einer Aufsicht,
• 3 eine weitere Ansicht eines Aufnahmesystems,
• 4 ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines Systems zur Aufbewahrung und zum Transport mit als Rollen und als Griff ausgebildeten Transportmitteln,
• 5 eine weitere Ansicht eines Aufnahmesystems mit Formelementen,
• 6 ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines Systems zur Aufbewahrung und zum Transport mit Schubladen
• 7 eine weitere Ansicht eines Aufnahmesystems
• 8 einen Rahmen einer modularen Knieorthese
• 9 eine weitere Ansicht einer modularen Knieorthese an einer Patientenanatomie
• 10 Ein System mit einer mobilen Kommunikationseinheit

Further advantages, features and details of the invention result from the following description, in which exemplary embodiments of the invention are described in detail with reference to the drawings. The features mentioned in the claims and in the description can each be essential to the invention individually or in any combination. They show schematically:

• 1 an embodiment of a system for storage and transport without a modular set,
• 2 a recording system with a modular set in a top view,
• 3 another view of a recording system,
• 4 an embodiment of a system for storage and transport with transport means designed as rollers and as a handle,
• 5 another view of a recording system with form elements,
• 6 an embodiment of a system for storage and transport with drawers
• 7 another view of a recording system
• 8th a frame of a modular knee brace
• 9 another view of a modular knee brace on a patient anatomy
• 10 A system with a mobile communication unit

In the following description of some exemplary embodiments of the invention, identical reference symbols are used for the same technical features in different exemplary embodiments.

1 shows an embodiment of a system 100 for storing and transporting knee orthoses. For the sake of a better overview, the system 100 is shown in this figure without assembly.

The system 100 can have at least one modular set 200 (not shown here) with components 210 (not shown here), from which a modular knee orthosis 300 (in 8th and 9 shown) can be mounted, have. The system also has a receiving system 400, which is designed to receive the at least one modular set 200, and a housing 500 in which the receiving system 400 is arranged, with the housing 500 being designed such that it can be transported by a user.

The housing 500 is in the 1 designed as a case 540. With a modular set 200 (not shown here), which comprises relatively few components 210 (not shown here), this offers the advantage that a system 100 equipped in this way is light and can be installed in a vehicle, e.g. B. a (compact) car can be transported.

It can also, as in the 1 shown, be provided that transport means 510 are provided to simplify the transport. These can be designed, for example, as support elements 512 on which the housing 500 can be supported. As a result, the housing 500 can be transported particularly easily, in particular using only one hand.

Like in the 1 is also shown, the recording system 400 can have a base surface 430 on which the components 210 (not shown here) can be arranged at least in part, with the base surface 430 in particular being designed in such a way that components 210 (not shown here) are arranged on the base surface 430 are suitable for providing a knee orthosis 300 (not shown here) for at least two different patient anatomies 810 (not shown here).

The 1 FIG. 1 also shows that at least the receiving system 400 comprises at least one separating element 420, which is designed to spatially space the components 210 (not shown here) of the modular set 200 from one another.

Also provided in housing 500 are straps 440 designed to hold components 210 (not shown).

The housing 500 in the 1 comprises at least one locking means 530, the locking means 530 being designed to close the housing 500 and/or to protect it against unauthorized access.

The 2 shows a recording system 400 with a modular set 200 in a top view. The recording system 400 is in the 2 fitted with a series of components 210 arranged on a base 430 .

It can be provided that at least the components 210 are suitable for assembling the modular knee orthosis 300 (not shown here) for different patient anatomies 810 (not shown here) or that the components 210 are suitable for a modular knee orthosis 300 (not shown here). shown) for at least one right leg or one left leg of a patient 800 (not shown here).

• - eine Oberschenkelspange 220, insbesondere in zumindest zwei unterschiedlichen Größen,
• - eine Unterschenkelspange 230, insbesondere in zumindest zwei unterschiedlichen Größen,
• - zwei obere Schienen 241 und/oder zwei untere Schienen 242, wobei insbesondere die zwei oberen Schienen 241 und die zwei untere Schienen 242 ein Schienenpaar 240 für ein rechtes und/oder ein linkes Bein eines Patienten 800 bilden,
• - ein Schienenkondylenpolster 243 und/oder Schienengurte 244, insbesondere als Modul mit passender oberer Schiene 241 und/oder unterer Schiene 242,
• - Gurtclips 245 zur Führung der Schienengurte 244,
• - einen Kondylenabstandshalter 250 (hier nicht gezeigt),
• - eine Bandage 260, insbesondere in zumindest zwei unterschiedlichen Größen,
• - ein Abschulungsset 270 (hier nicht gezeigt) mit einer Abschulungsstufe für Knieorthesen,
• - ein erweitertes Abschulungsset 280 (hier nicht gezeigt) mit zumindest mehreren Abschulungsstufen für Knieorthesen,
• - ein Werkzeugset 210.1 zur Montage der Knieorthese 300,
• - ein Kleinteileset 210.2,
• - ein Dokumentenset 290 (hier nicht gezeigt).

Furthermore, the 2 that the kit 200 can have at least one of the following components 210:

• - a thigh brace 220, in particular in at least two different sizes,
• - a lower leg brace 230, in particular in at least two different sizes,
• - two upper rails 241 and/or two lower rails 242, in particular the two upper rails 241 and the two lower rails 242 forming a pair of rails 240 for a right and/or a left leg of a patient 800,
• - a splint condyle cushion 243 and/or splint straps 244, in particular as a module with a matching upper splint 241 and/or lower splint 242,
• - belt clips 245 for guiding the rail belts 244,
• - a condyle spacer 250 (not shown here),
• - a bandage 260, in particular in at least two different sizes,
• - a training set 270 (not shown here) with a training level for knee braces,
• - an extended training set 280 (not shown here) with at least several training levels for knee orthoses,
• - a tool set 210.1 for assembling the knee orthosis 300,
• - a small parts set 210.2,
• - a document set 290 (not shown here).

Provision can also be made for only the illustrated components 210 to be provided in one exemplary embodiment. As a result, a particularly compact system 100 can be provided, which simplifies transport.

A training kit 280 includes components that can be used to assemble a modular knee brace 300 . Provision can be made for a first training stage to include support elements 281 and rail belts 244 . A second level of training may include bandages 260 and belt clips 245 . A third level of training may include rods (not shown) suitable for stiffening the support members 281 .

Also shown in the 2 is an identifier 410 in the recording system 400, which shows a user the intended position of a component 210 of the modular set 200, in this exemplary case of the small parts set 210.2.

3 shows another view of a recording system 400. The in 3 part shown corresponds to that in 1 illustrated cover part of the housing 500, which is designed as a case 540. As in 1 also has the cover part according to 3 Straps 440 configured to hold components 210 (not shown). It can also, as in the 3 shown, a set of documents 290 may be held by the straps 440.

In the 4 An exemplary embodiment of a system 100 for storage and transport is shown as a large case 550 with transport means 510 designed as rollers 511 and as a handle 512 .

It can be provided that at least the receiving system 400 has at least one drawer 460.

Furthermore, a support 513 can also be provided, which is designed to support the housing 500 on the floor, in particular when the housing 500 is not being moved. This achieves the advantage that the system 100 has a secure footing when it is not being moved (for example during assembly of the knee orthosis 300 (not shown here)).

To assemble the knee orthosis 300 (not shown), the user can use the work surface 520, which is shown in 4 shown on the housing 500 may be provided. As a result, the user does not have to resort to a space that may not be available at the patient's site, which simplifies the use of the system 100 .

The 5 shows a further view of a receiving system 400 with shaped elements 450. The shaped element 450 can be designed to form a form fit with at least one of the components 210 when the component 210 is arranged in the modular set 200.

Examples are in the 5 three support elements 281 and eight pairs of rails 240, each with two upper rails 241, two lower rails 242 and two rail condyle pads 243, are shown as components 210.

As also in the 5 is shown, the recording system 400 can have at least one identifier 410 which is designed to indicate to the user at which position at least the modular set 200 or the components 210 are to be recorded in the recording system 400.

Another variant of the housing 500 as a trolley 560 is in an embodiment of the system 100 for storage and transport in the 6 shown.

Like in the 6 is shown, it can be provided that at least the receiving system 400 has at least one drawer 460, with the at least one drawer 460 in particular being designed to be able to be pulled out on at least two sides of the housing 501, 502, or that the at least one drawer 460 has an identifier 410 , which indicates to a user which components 210 of the respective at least one drawer 460 are arranged.

Also shown in the 6 is that at least the receiving system 400 has at least one flap 470 that allows access to a compartment. Provision can be made for the compartment accessible via the flap 470 to contain a single component 210 which, in particular, fills almost the entire compartment.

The drawers 460 can also have drawer handles 461 and/or drawer handles 462, which further simplify the handling of the drawers 460.

Furthermore, it can be provided in the system 100 that the housing 500 has at least one work surface 520 which is designed to accommodate the modular knee orthosis 300 and/or the components 210 (both not shown) for assembly.

In this relatively large exemplary embodiment of the system 100, transport means 510 are provided in the form of rollers 511, which are arranged underneath the housing 500, and a carrying element 512, on which the trolley 560 can be pulled or pushed. This is the portability of the housing 500, even by a single user, is ensured.

The 7 shows another view of a recording system 400. This could, for example, show the contents of a drawer 460 in 6 shown housing 500 or trolley 560 represent. The drawer 460 can, as in the 6 shown, to simplify handling, have a drawer handle 461 and/or a drawer handle 462 (not shown here).

By way of example, the recording system 400 here comprises six support elements 281, eight pairs of rails 240, each with two upper rails 241, two lower rails 242 and two rail condyle pads 243, condyle spacers 250, rail straps 244 and at least one training set 270 and/or an extended training set 280.

The rail goods 244 and the rail pairs 240 are separated from the support elements 281 by a separating element 420 on the base 430 of the receiving system 400 . This can prevent the contents of the individual compartments from slipping, for example when the housing 500 is being transported or the drawer 460 is being moved.

In 8th Finally, a modular knee orthosis 300 is shown in a partially assembled state.

Provision can be made for the modular knee orthosis 300 to be in the form of a modular knee guidance orthosis 300 . In other words, it can be provided that the knee orthosis 300 has components 210 for guiding the knee joint. These can in particular be rigid. This offers the advantage that the guidance of the knee can be reliably guaranteed.

In the example shown here, the modular knee orthosis 300 already has a thigh brace 220 and a lower leg brace 230 , which are connected to one another via a pair of rails 240 , each with an upper rail 242 under a lower rail 241 . A splint condyle pad 243 is also already attached to the modular knee orthosis 300 .

In the 9 Another view of a modular knee brace 300 on a patient anatomy 810 of a patient 800 is shown.

In addition to the already in 8th Existing components (a thigh brace 220 and a lower leg brace 230, which are connected to each other via a pair of rails 240, each with an upper rail 242 under a lower rail 241, as well as a rail condyle cushion 243) still have rail straps 244, which are designed for the two to connect upper rails 241 and lower rails 242 together.

• - Bereitstellen von Komponenten 210 für die Montage einer modularen Knieorthese 300 durch ein System 100 zur Aufbewahrung und zum Transport, insbesondere nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
• - Auswählen der Komponenten 210 entsprechend einer individuellen Anatomie 810 eines Patienten 800,
• - Erfassen der ausgewählten Komponenten 210 als Auswahldaten, über eine Benutzerschnittstelle einer, insbesondere mobilen, Kommunikationseinheit 600,
• - Automatisiertes Bestellen der ausgewählten Komponenten 210 entsprechend der Auswahldaten, über eine Sendeeinheit 610 der Kommunikationseinheit 600, aufgebaut werden.

A modular knee orthosis 300 can be made according to the following method, comprising at least the following steps:

• - providing components 210 for the assembly of a modular knee orthosis 300 by a system 100 for storage and transport, in particular according to one of the preceding claims,
• - selecting the components 210 according to an individual anatomy 810 of a patient 800,
• - Recording the selected components 210 as selection data via a user interface of a, in particular mobile, communication unit 600,
• - Automated ordering of the selected components 210 according to the selection data, via a transmission unit 610 of the communication unit 600, are established.

• - Montage der modularen Knieorthese 300 entsprechend der Anatomie 810 eines Patienten 800, wobei die Montage insbesondere auf einer Arbeitsfläche 520 des Systems 100 erfolgt,
• - Auffüllen des Systems 100 zur Aufbewahrung und zum Transport von Baukastensätzen 200 entsprechend der automatisierten Bestellung, vorgesehen sein.

Furthermore, with such a method for assembling a modular knee orthosis 300, the further steps

• - Assembly of the modular knee orthosis 300 according to the anatomy 810 of a patient 800, wherein the assembly takes place in particular on a work surface 520 of the system 100,
• - Replenishment of the system 100 for storage and transport of kits 200 according to the automated order, be provided.

The 10 finally shows a system 100 with a (mobile) communication unit 600. The communication unit 600 can have a transmitting unit 610 and/or a receiving unit 620. FIG. The communication unit 600 can be designed to exchange data with a data processing unit, in particular a server 700 .

The particularly mobile communication unit 600 can be provided in the system 100, which is suitable for detecting and/or transmitting to a server 700 the removal of components 210 (not shown here) for the modular knee orthosis 300 (not shown here).

• - die ausgewählten Komponenten 210 (hier nicht gezeigt) als Auswahldaten über eine Benutzerschnittstelle erfasst,
• - die ausgewählten Komponenten 210 (hier nicht gezeigt) entsprechend der Auswahldaten, über eine Sendeeinheit 610 der Kommunikationseinheit 600 automatisiert bestellt werden.

A computer program product can also be provided, comprising instructions that are the execution of the method for assembling a modular knee orthosis 300 (not shown here), cause the communication unit 600 according to the instructions of the computer program product:

• - The selected components 210 (not shown here) recorded as selection data via a user interface,
• - The selected components 210 (not shown here) are automatically ordered according to the selection data via a transmission unit 610 of the communication unit 600 .

The above explanation of the embodiments describes the present invention exclusively in the context of examples. It goes without saying that individual features of the embodiments can be freely combined with one another, insofar as this makes technical sense, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Reference List

100

system

200

kit

210

components

210.1

tool set

210.2

small parts set

220

thigh brace

230

lower leg brace

240

pair of rails

241

top rail

242

lower rail

243

splint condyle pads

244

rail belt

245

belt clips

250

condylar spacer

260

bandage

270

training set

280

extended training set

281

support element

290

document set

300

modular knee brace

400

recording system

410

Labelling

420

separator

430

Floor space

440

belt

450

feature

460

Drawer

461

drawer handle

462

drawer handle

470

flap

500

Housing

501

first side of the case

502

second side of the case

510

Mode of Transport

511

role

512

supporting element

513

support

520

work surface

530

closing means

540

Suitcase

550

Big suitcase

560

trolley

600

(mobile) communication unit

610

transmitter unit

620

receiving unit

700

server

800

patient

810

patient anatomy

Claims (15)

System (100) for storage and transport, in particular of knee orthoses, having: - at least one kit (200) with components (210) for assembling a modular knee orthosis (300), - a receiving system (400) which is designed to receive the at least one modular set (200), and - A housing (500) in which the recording system (400) is arranged, wherein the housing (500) is designed such that it can be transported by a user. system (100) after claim 1 , characterized in that at least the components (210) are suitable for assembling the modular knee orthosis (300) for different patient anatomies (810) or that the components (210) are suitable for a modular knee orthosis (300) for build up at least one right leg or one left leg of a patient (800). system (100) after claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the modular knee orthosis (300) is designed as a modular knee guide orthosis (300). System (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the modular set (200) has at least one of the following components (210): - a thigh clip (220), in particular in at least two different sizes, - a lower leg clip (230), in particular in at least two different sizes, - two upper rails (241) and/or two lower rails (242), in particular the two upper rails (241) and the two lower rails (242) forming a pair of rails (240) for a right and /or form a left leg of a patient (800), - a rail condyle pad (243), - a rail strap (244), - strap clips (245) for guiding the rail straps (244), - a condyle spacer (250), - a bandage ( 260), in particular in at least two different sizes, - a training set (270) with a training level for knee orthoses, - an extended training set (280) with at least several training levels for knee orthoses, - a tool set (210.1) for installing the knee orthosis (300), - a set of small parts (210.2), - a set of documents (290). System (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recording system (400) has at least one identifier (410) which is designed to indicate to the user the position at which at least the modular set (200) or the components (210 ) are to be recorded in the recording system (400). System (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least the receiving system (400) has at least one drawer (460), in particular the at least one drawer (460) being designed to be extendable on at least two sides of the housing (501, 502). or that the at least one drawer (460) has an identifier (410) which shows a user which components (210) of the respective at least one drawer (460) are arranged. System (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving system (400) has a base (430) on which the components (210) can be arranged at least in part, the base (430) in particular being designed in such a way that components (210) are arranged on the base (430) which are suitable for providing a knee orthosis (300) for at least two different patient anatomies (810). System (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least the receiving system (400) comprises at least one separating element (420) which is designed to spatially space the components (210) of the modular set (200) from one another, or that the receiving system (400) comprises at least one shaped element (450), the shaped element (450) being designed to form a form fit with at least one of the components (210) when the component (210) is arranged in the modular set (200). system (100) after claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that at least the housing (500) has a transport means (510), in particular the transport means (510) being designed as at least two rollers (511), or that the transport means (510) as a, in particular extendable, carrying element ( 512) is formed. System (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (500) has at least one work surface (520) which is designed to receive the modular knee orthosis (300) and/or the components (210) for assembly. System (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (500) comprises at least one locking means (530), the locking means (530) being designed to lock the housing (500) and/or to prevent unauthorized access to protect. System (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a, in particular mobile, communication unit (600) is provided which is suitable for detecting and/or removing components (210) for the modular knee orthosis (300). to a server (700). Method for assembling a modular knee orthosis (300), comprising at least the following steps: - providing components (210) for assembling a modular knee orthosis (300) by a system (100) for storage and transport, In particular according to one of the preceding claims, - selecting the components (210) according to an individual anatomy (810) of a patient (800), - detecting the selected components (210) as selection data via a user interface of a, in particular mobile, communication unit (600) - Automated ordering of the selected components (210) according to the selection data via a transmission unit (610) of the communication unit (600). procedure after Claim 13 , characterized in that the method has the further steps: - assembly of the modular knee orthosis (300) according to the anatomy (810) of a patient (800), the assembly being carried out in particular on a work surface (520) of the system (100), - Replenishment of the system (100) for storing and transporting kits (200) according to the automated order. Computer program product comprising instructions used in carrying out the method according to any one of Claims 13 or 14 , cause the communication unit (600) according to the instructions of the computer program product: - to record the selected components (210) as selection data via a user interface, - to record the selected components (210) according to the selection data via a transmission unit (610) of the communication unit (600 ) can be ordered automatically.

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