TWM628600U - Reshapable thermoplastic foot brace - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a reproducible thermoplastic foot supporter, which mainly includes an auxiliary device component, a leg fixing component and a foot fixing component. The auxiliary device component includes a fabric composite board, which is a 2D or 3D fabric coated with a shape memory function polymer; an outer layer, which is arranged on one side of the fabric composite board; and a backing layer, which is arranged on the fabric The other side of the composite sheet, and the fabric composite sheet is sandwiched between the outer layer and the backing layer. The leg fixing component and the foot fixing component are formed by extending the outer layer and the cushion layer to both sides, wherein the leg fixing component is located at one end of the auxiliary device component close to the leg, and the foot fixing component is located in the auxiliary device. The component is close to the other end of the foot. Among them, the fabric composite sheet can be repeatedly thermoformed, so that the auxiliary device components can be compressed and attached to the user's feet and legs, and then the leg fixing components are used to surround the user's legs and fix them. The fixing component surrounds the user's foot and is fixed, so as to achieve the effect of fixing the ankle and stretching the plantar fascia. Accordingly, the user can repeatedly heat and shape the foot support and protector according to the geometrical shapes of the surfaces from the legs to the foot, which not only makes the foot support and protector fit the human body more comfortably, but also achieves Effective pulling action promotes the recovery of the affected area.

Description

Reproducible Thermoformable Foot Support

This creation relates to a foot supporter, which is a reproducible thermoplastic foot supporter, especially a foot supporter that can relieve plantar fasciitis and help its rehabilitation effect. .

The plantar fascia is located at the bottom of the human foot. It is a connective fibrous tissue that extends from the bone in the heel to the five toes. For example, many actions in daily life, such as changing the sitting position, maintaining a standing position, walking or running, use the feet and feet. The foot part of the human body supports the weight of the human body and bears all the loads on the body, while absorbing the reaction force from the ground, and in these behaviors, the plantar fascia plays the role of the shock absorber of the human foot.

With age, weight gain, abnormal foot structure, long-term standing at work and other factors, the fascia, tendons and ligaments are gradually unable to share the weight, causing the plantar fascia to support the human body alone. Pain when walking. Whether in relatively static or dynamic sports behavior, due to the frequent action of plantar fascia, a little carelessness can easily lead to plantar fasciitis, especially when accompanied by People who stand or walk for a long time, have high arches or flat feet, calcaneal spurs, overweight or excessive exercise are more prone to plantar fasciitis. However, these factors are common in modern people. body. In other words, plantar fasciitis has become a physical pain that people often face every day. Severe cases even need to be cured by surgery, while those with relatively mild symptoms can be repaired through physical rehabilitation, such as muscle strength. Training, massage, ultrasound, etc. Of course, all of the above methods can relieve their pain, but the patient must spend extra time in their daily life for the treatment of the affected area.

Auxiliary devices for plantar fasciitis have been sold on the market for the benefit of patients to use at night (such as during sleep). Traction and stretching can achieve the effect of treating patients with plantar fasciitis. The aforementioned material structures for plantar fasciitis protective gears are some are protective gears made of pure cloth, some are protective gears combined with metal sheets, and some are rigid plastics made of molds of general specifications and sizes. There are many styles available for patients to choose from, such as braces, or pneumatic Achilles tendon braces that can be worn during the day.

However, the above-mentioned types of assistive devices still seem to be unable to meet the actual needs of patients. For example, the auxiliary equipment made of pure cloth is comfortable to wear, but it is obviously insufficient in the fixed support effect. Using the combined metal sheet as the auxiliary device for the main support structure is not only bulky and unfavorable for long-term wear, but also because of its fixed structural appearance, it is difficult to conform to the different geometric shapes of the affected parts of different users. If the rigid plastic auxiliary device made of mold is used instead, its weight is lighter than that of metal, but because of its impermeable material and fixed structural angle, long-term wear is still prone to discomfort, and because the molding mold is universal The size and type are limited, so the choice of It is easy to be sullied by users. In addition, there are also pneumatic aids with relatively high manufacturing cost on the market. Although they can fit the shape of the affected part after being inflated, they are relatively expensive, and they need to be supplemented with additional inflation procedures. More attention should be paid to the inflation pressure and air tightness, because when the inflation pressure is not enough to achieve the effect of support and fixation, it will affect and damage its curative effect.

In addition, most of the current foot support braces in the market use tightening belts to tighten the calf and foot, forcing the auxiliary equipment to deform to fit the human body, thereby achieving the goal of fixing the ankle joint and stretching the plantar fascia. Purpose. However, these restrained wearing methods are likely to cause poor blood circulation in the affected part, thereby inducing physiological adverse reactions of the wearer, and are not suitable for long-term wearing and use during nighttime sleep.

In view of the above, there is an urgent need to develop a new type of foot supporter, which can not only be shaped by repeated heating, but also more snugly fixed to the calf to the foot of each user with different geometric shapes, and at the same time has a comfortable and comfortable It is breathable and suitable for long-term wear, so that patients with plantar fascia can stretch and stretch their feet to get a full rest when they use it at night.

In view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a reproducible thermoplastic foot supporter, which mainly includes an auxiliary device component, a leg fixing component, and a foot fixing component. The auxiliary device component of the foot supporter includes a fabric composite sheet that can be reshaped by heat, so that the user can adjust the geometric shape of the foot supporter in time according to the surface contour structure of the affected area. Weaving of assistive components The material composite sheet has a plurality of air-permeable mesh holes, and the lining layer and the outer layer arranged on the two outer sides of the fabric composite sheet are also made of mesh cloth of breathable material respectively, and at the same time, it is matched with the legs that are fixed on the legs and feet of the human body. The foot fixing component and the foot fixing component make the foot support and protector of this creation both effective support and breathable comfort, suitable for long-term wear to shorten the treatment course of the affected part, and help to improve the rehabilitation effect.

In order to achieve the aforementioned purpose, an embodiment of the present invention provides a reproducible thermoplastic foot supporter, which mainly includes an auxiliary device component, a leg fixing component, and a foot fixing component. The auxiliary device component includes: a fabric composite sheet, which is a 2D or 3D fabric coated with a shape memory function polymer, and contains a plurality of air-permeable meshes; an outer layer, which is arranged on the fabric composite sheet one surface; and a backing layer, which is arranged on the other surface of the fabric composite sheet, and the fabric composite sheet can be sandwiched between the outer surface layer and the backing layer. The leg fixing component and the foot fixing component are formed by the outer layer and the cushion layer extending to both sides, or can optionally be independent components joined to the auxiliary device component. The leg fixing component is located at one end of the auxiliary device component near the leg side, and includes a first leg fixing part and a second leg fixing part, and the first leg fixing part and the second leg fixing part are respectively arranged on both sides of the auxiliary device assembly. The foot fixing component is disposed at the other end of the auxiliary device component close to the foot, and includes a first foot fixing part and a second foot fixing part, and the first foot fixing part and the second foot fixing part The fixed parts are respectively arranged on both sides of the auxiliary device assembly.

Wherein, because the fabric composite sheet can be repeatedly thermoformed, the auxiliary device assembly can be compression-molded and attached to a human foot and leg, and the first leg is fixed. The leg portion and the second leg fixing portion can respectively surround the human leg and are assembled and combined with each other, and the first foot fixing portion and the second foot fixing portion can respectively surround the human foot and are assembled with each other. At the same time or further, the reinforced joint belt of the leg and the reinforced joint belt of the foot can be used to make the foot supporter more stably fitted to the affected part of the user. The foot support protector can partially restrict the improper movement of the user's foot relative to the leg, and at the same time achieves the rehabilitation effect of plantar fasciitis and other symptoms by means of traction and extension. Using the foot support and protector of this creation, the wearer can adjust the geometric shape of the foot support and protector in a timely and appropriate manner according to the actual needs of the affected area, so as to more effectively achieve the purpose of wearing the protector and the corrective effect. .

In some embodiments of the present invention, the fabric composite sheet used may optionally be a 2D fabric (such as a 2D mesh knitted fabric) or a 3D three-dimensional fabric containing thermoplastic polymers, and the backing layer may optionally be It is not limited to 3D breathable mesh, and the outer layer can be optional but not limited to 2D breathable mesh. For the 2D and 3D fabric composite panels used in this creation, please refer to Taiwan New Patent Publication No. M611533, Invention Patent Application No. 109116737, and Invention Patent Publication Nos. I646982 and I648160. As for the 2D breathable knitted mesh used in the outer layer, please refer to Taiwan Invention Patent Application No. 109135871. All are incorporated herein by reference. The thickness of the fabric composite sheet used can be between about 3~8mm, and the best one can be about 5mm, which makes the protective gear more lightweight and breathable, and increases the comfort of wearing.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the fabric composite board is provided with at least one fin, and the length of the fin, the position or quantity relative to the fabric composite board and other processing and manufacturing conditions can be designed according to actual needs, so as to improve the Assistive components The fixing effect of the foot body support protector is further strengthened, and the support and protection effect and the traction and stretching effect of the foot support protector are enhanced.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the breathable and soft cushion layer is attached to the human calf and the foot (such as the sole and the instep), and the auxiliary components are supported and fixed in a forward manner, which can partially restrain the human leg. The mutual range of motion between the head and the foot does not affect the contact between the heel of the sole and the ground, and the user has no foreign body sensation when wearing it. Especially when worn during sleep at night, it can achieve the purpose of stretching and stretching the plantar fascia, so that the patient can get enough rest without disturbing the quality of sleep, and at the same time, it can also promote the rehabilitation effect of the affected part.

The features and advantages of this creation will be described in detail in the following embodiments, the content of which is sufficient to enable those skilled in the art to understand the technical content of this creation and implement it accordingly, and based on the contents disclosed in the description of this creation, the scope of the patent application and the drawings. , when it is easy to understand the relevant purpose of this creation and its excellent characteristics.

1: Foot supporter

10: Assistive components

11: Fabric composite sheet

110:2D monolithic mesh

111: First polyester layer

112: Second polyester layer

113: Breathable mesh

114: Monofilament

115: high polymer

116: Pore

117: fins

118: Dotted line

12: Fabric composite sheet

13: Liner layer

15: Outer layer

20: Leg Fixing Components

21: The first leg fixing part

211: Devil Felt

220:Fixing hole

22:Second leg fixing part

222: Devil Felt

23: Leg reinforcement straps

30: Foot fixation components

31: The first foot fixing part

32: Second foot fixing part

320: Fixing hole

33: Foot Reinforcement Bonding Belt

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional explosion of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention when it is worn.

FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are three-dimensional schematic diagrams of forming a 2D single-piece mesh fabric of a 2D fabric composite board according to an embodiment of the present invention, respectively.

FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B are schematic cross-sectional views of 2D and 3D fabric composite boards according to an embodiment of the present invention, respectively.

FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention (taking a 2D fabric composite sheet as an example).

The foregoing and other technical contents, features and effects of the present creation will be clearly presented with the detailed description of the drawings and preferred embodiments below. The directional terms mentioned in the examples, such as: up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., are only used for reference orientation, so the directional terms used are for the purpose of description, not for limiting the present. creation.

The terms "about", "approximately" and "substantially" in this specification usually mean within 20% of a given value or range, preferably within 10%, more preferably within 5%, or within 3%, or within 2%, or within 1%, or within 0.5%. The numerical values given herein are approximate numerical values, that is, the meanings of "about", "approximately" and "substantially" may be implied unless otherwise specified.

In addition, it is stated in advance that the polymer material with shape memory capability is a kind of intelligent material, which can provide energy in the form of heat, light, electric field, magnetic field, etc. from the outside world, and the ability to return from a deformed transient state (temporary shape) to its permanent state (initial shape). Thermoplastic fabric composite materials or structures containing these polymers with shape memory capabilities have been disclosed, for example, in Taiwan Invention Patent Publication No. I646982, Invention Publication No. I648160, New Patent Publication No. M577021, Taiwan In documents such as Invention Patent Application No. 109116737 and New Patent Application No. 109206227, the All incorporated herein by reference.

First, please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , which are a three-dimensional exploded view and a three-dimensional schematic view of the reproducible thermoforming foot supporter created by the present invention, respectively. As shown in the figure, a foot supporter 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention mainly includes an auxiliary device component 10 , a leg fixing component 20 , and a foot fixing component 30 . The auxiliary device assembly 10 may include: a reproducible thermoplastic fabric composite sheet 11 containing a high molecular polymer with a shape memory function (ie, FIG. 5A and 4B, 115); a backing layer 13 disposed on the An inner surface of the fabric composite sheet 11 on the skin-friendly side; and an outer surface layer 15, which can be disposed on an outer surface of the fabric composite sheet 11 opposite to the skin-friendly side, and the fabric composite sheet 11 is sandwiched between the lining Between the cushion layer 13 and the outer surface layer 15 .

In one embodiment, the leg fixing component 20 and the foot fixing component 30 are formed by extending the cushion layer 13 and the outer layer 15 to both sides, wherein the leg fixing component 20 is located at one end of the auxiliary device component 10 close to the leg. , and the foot fixing assembly 30 is located at the other end of the auxiliary device assembly 10 close to the foot. The inverted arrows shown in FIG. 1 indicate two integrated sides of the backing layer 13 . The leg fixing assembly 20 includes a first leg fixing portion 21 and a second leg fixing portion 22, and the first leg fixing portion 21 and the second leg fixing portion 22 are respectively disposed on the auxiliary device assembly 10 on the sides near the end of the leg. The foot fixing assembly 30 includes a first foot fixing portion 31 and a second foot fixing portion 32, and the first foot fixing portion 31 and the second foot fixing portion 32 are respectively disposed on the auxiliary device assembly 10 Near the sides of the foot end. It should be understood that the leg fixing assembly 20 and the foot fixing assembly 30 may have similar structures and thus may be used interchangeably. That is, the user can selectively fix the leg fixing assembly 20 on the foot according to his needs, and then fix the foot. The leg fixing assembly 30 is fixed to the leg for use.

Wherein, the fabric composite sheet 11 can be repeatedly thermoformed so that the auxiliary device assembly 10 and its cushion layer 13 are attached to a human foot 41 and a human leg 42 , and the first leg fixing portion 21 and The second leg fixing portion 22 can respectively surround the human body leg 42 and can be assembled and combined with each other, and the first foot fixing portion 31 and the second foot fixing portion 32 can respectively surround the human foot 41 And combined with each other, so that the foot supporter 1 can partially limit the range of motion of the human foot 41 relative to the human leg 42 and fix and protect it, and at the same time, it has the effect of pulling and stretching the plantar fascia, so that the The wearer can get enough rest during the night sleep, and effectively promote the rehabilitation of the affected part.

In some embodiments, the leg fixing component 20 can be an independent component (not shown), which is connected to the assisting device component 10 by a known suitable method, that is, the first leg fixing portion 21 and the auxiliary device 10 therein. The second leg fixing portions 22 are respectively disposed on both sides of the auxiliary device assembly 10 near the legs. Similarly, the foot fixing assembly 30 can also be an independent component connected to the auxiliary device assembly 10 , wherein the first foot fixing portion 31 and the second foot fixing portion 32 are respectively disposed on the auxiliary device assembly 10 . near the sides of the feet. It should be understood that, the leg fixing component 20 and/or the foot fixing component 30 can be selectively connected to at least one of the fabric composite sheet 11 , the outer surface layer 15 and the cushion layer 13 of the auxiliary device component 10 . one of them.

Of course, in some embodiments, in order to enhance the support and fixation effect of the foot supporter 1 , a leg reinforcement joint belt 23 may be provided on the outer layer 15 of the leg fixing assembly 20 . As shown in FIG. 1 , the leg reinforcement strap 23 is arranged on the second leg on the outer surface layer 15 of the fixed part 22 . The leg reinforcement binding belt 23 can extend and be stacked on the first leg fixing portion 21 and surround the human body leg 42 , as shown in FIG. 2 . In the same way, a foot reinforcement binding band 33 can be provided on the outer surface layer 15 of the foot fixing assembly 30 . As shown in FIG. 1 , the foot reinforcing binding strip 33 is disposed on the outer surface layer 15 of the second foot fixing portion 32 . The foot reinforcement straps 33 are extendable and stacked on the first foot fixing portion 31 and surround the human foot 41 . In the present invention, the reinforced joint belt 23 for the legs and the reinforced joint belt 33 for the foot can be selectively composed of elastic material with elasticity. The stability of the integral foot supporter 1 for fixing the leg 42 and the foot 41 of the human body can be further improved by the leg reinforcement binding strips 23 and the foot reinforcement binding strip 33 .

Of course, although the length of the leg reinforcement strap 23 is not limited, it can be a fixed length or an adjustable length, and the wearer can wrap around the human body leg 42 several times according to their actual needs, which is more effective. Reducing the displacement of the foot supporter 1 relative to the affected part effectively increases its supporting and fixing effect, and is helpful for the recovery of the affected part of the wearer, especially the patient suffering from plantar fasciitis. In addition, the tail end of the leg reinforcement band 23 after wrapping around the human body leg 42 can be held in place by means of a devil felt (similar to the devil felt 211 and 222 in FIG. 6 ). Similarly, the length of the foot reinforcement belt 33 is not limited, and the difference between the foot reinforcement belt 33 and the leg reinforcement belt 23 is only in the part that strengthens and fixes the human body; therefore, the foot reinforcement The relevant description of the reinforcing joint strip 33 can be referred to the description of the aforementioned leg reinforcing joint strip 23 , and will not be repeated here.

In another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3 , an inner lining foam can be further arranged between the liner layer 13 and the outer layer 15 of the foot supporter 1 . For example, but not limited to, the outer surface layer 15 is combined with a foam layer, so as to improve the softness and comfort of the foot supporter 1 when worn. That is, it can be seen from the figure that the foot support and protector 1 is slightly bulged outward due to the addition of the inner lining foam layer. Furthermore, the outer surface layer 15 of the leg fixing assembly 20 and/or the foot fixing assembly 30 may be further provided with fixing holes, so as to pass through and fix the leg reinforcement binding strip 23 and/or the foot reinforcement binding strip 33. in which, and the number of the fixing holes can be appropriately adjusted as required. As shown in FIG. 3 , fixing holes 220 and 320 may be respectively provided on the outer layers 15 of the second leg fixing portion 22 and the second foot fixing portion 32 (only one fixing hole is used as an example in the drawing) , and pass the leg reinforcement band 23 and the foot reinforcement band 33 respectively through the fixing holes 220 and 320 and fix them, which can prevent the leg reinforcement band 23 and the foot reinforcement band 33 from wrapping around the legs. When the braces 42 and the foot 41 are fixed, unnecessary sliding or dislocation will not occur, so that they cannot be pressed and fixed to the top of the leg fixing assembly 20 and the foot fixing assembly 30 reliably. The arrangement of the fixing holes 220 and 320 can effectively improve the overall support stability of the foot supporter 1 and make the foot supporter 1 easier to wear and use.

The leg fixing component 20 and the foot fixing component 30 of the foot supporter 1 of the present invention can be selectively symmetrical or asymmetrical. The symmetric structure is shown in FIG. 1 , and the asymmetric structure can be referred to as shown in FIG. 3 . For example, the first leg securing portion 21 of the leg securing assembly 20 may be longer and/or wider than the first foot securing portion 31, and/or the second leg securing portion 22 may be longer and/or wider on the second foot fixing portion 32 . Or according to its needs, the above two are designed in the opposite structural configuration. As shown in the foot support brace 1 in FIG. 3 , the leg securing member 20 is longer than the foot securing member 30 . Through the asymmetrical structure configuration, the foot body can be fixed The supporting protective gear 1 is more convenient, which effectively improves the convenience and stability of wearing.

In addition, in some embodiments, the fabric composite board 11 in the auxiliary device assembly 10 may be provided with at least one fin 117, and the position and number of the fins 117 are not limited, but the effect is to increase the number of fins 117. The body supporter 1 supports and fixes the human foot 41 and the leg 42 . Taking FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 as an example, the fabric composite board 11 is provided with four fins 117, and the distribution positions of the fins 117, as shown in FIG. One fin 117 is provided on each side. Thereby, when the fabric composite sheet 11 is thermoplastically formed, the two flaps 117 located on both sides of one end of the fabric composite sheet 11 can fit the human foot 41 and are located on both sides of the other end of the fabric composite sheet 11 . The two fins 117 of the upper body fit the human leg 42 . In this way, improper displacement of the foot support and protector 1 relative to the wearer's affected part caused by the action of the human body can be more effectively avoided, and at the same time, the support and fixation effect of the foot support and protector 1 can be further improved. In other words, through the design of the fins 117 , the supporting and fixing effect of the foot supporter 1 can be enhanced, thereby helping the wearer to relieve and recover from plantar fasciitis.

The dotted line 118 shown in FIG. 1 is used to indicate the relative position of the fabric composite board 11 and the outer surface layer 15 in the auxiliary device assembly 10 . In addition, in FIG. 2 in the wearing mode, the dotted line 118 is used to indicate the relative relationship between the fabric composite sheet 11 and the human leg 42 and the human foot 41 after the user wears the foot supporter 1 . , and indicate the extending direction of the fins 117 . In addition, the lengths of the fins 117 are not limited, and the fins 117 formed by thermoplastics can fit the human leg 42 and the human foot 41 , thereby strengthening and assisting the foot supporter 1 In order to limit or fix the range of movement of the human foot 41 relative to the human leg 42, the active The range of motion can be understood as the range of motion of the ankle or the angle or micro-displacement of the human foot 41 relative to the human leg 42 .

In some embodiments, the fabric composite sheet 11 used is a 2D fabric or 3D fabric containing thermoplastic polymer, so the fabric composite sheet 11 can be heated to adjust the geometry of the auxiliary device 10 appropriately, in other words. , the geometric shape of the foot supporter 1 can be adjusted to fit the affected part of the wearer. In some embodiments, the fabric composite sheet 11 may be composed of a relatively thin 2D fabric structure, such as the 2D monolithic mesh 110 shown in FIG. 4A, which may include a first polyester layer 111 and a first polyester layer 111. The two polyester layer 112 , and the fabric composite board 11 of the 2D single-piece mesh cloth 110 includes a plurality of air-permeable mesh holes 113 , penetrating the first polyester layer 111 and the second polyester layer 112 . Wherein, the high molecular polymer can be coated on the first polyester layer 111 and/or the second polyester layer 112 , and can also be coated on the surface of the air-permeable meshes 113 , thereby providing the fabric composite sheet 11 It has the flexibility of repeatable shaping, and at the same time, the air permeability of the light and thin fabric composite board 11 is further enhanced by the arrangement of the ventilation meshes 113 , so that the foot supporter 1 is more suitable for long-term wearing. In addition, it is further described that the shapes of the ventilation meshes 113 can be circular, oval, square, triangular, hexagonal or polygonal, but not limited thereto.

Furthermore, in some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4B , the 2D single-piece mesh 110 constituting the fabric composite sheet 11 may further include a plurality of monofilaments 114 for entangling and fixing the first polyester layer 111 and the first polyester layer 111 . Dipolyester layer 112 . The monofilaments 114 are sandwiched between the first polyester layer 111 and the second polyester layer 112 , so that the strength and toughness of the overall structure of the fabric composite sheet 11 can be enhanced by the action of the monofilaments 114 , that is, The support strength of the foot support brace 1 is increased, thereby contributing to its service life.

In addition, please refer to FIG. 5A , which is a partial cross-sectional schematic view of the auxiliary device assembly 10 in some embodiments, wherein the fabric composite board 11 includes the 2D single-piece mesh cloth 110 with the monofilaments 114 shown in FIG. 4B , In addition, the fabric composite sheet 11 includes a plurality of air-permeable meshes 113, so that the fabric composite sheet 11 has high air permeability. In addition, the fabric composite sheet 11 has a cross-sectional thickness t, which can be between 3-8 mm, preferably 5 mm, but not limited to this, that is, 4 mm, 4.5 mm, 5.5 mm, 6mm or 6.5mm, both of which can provide the fabric composite sheet 11 with excellent flexibility and adherence and fixation effect. With the breathable mesh 113 and the relatively thin section thickness t, the foot support and protector 1 is made lighter, thinner, more breathable, and more comfortable to wear.

In addition, in some embodiments, the fabric composite sheet 12 used in the auxiliary device assembly 10 is a 3D three-dimensional fabric, and a schematic cross-sectional view thereof is as shown in FIG. 5B . The fabric composite sheet 12 of the 3D three-dimensional fabric is similar to the above-mentioned embodiment, but the 3D three-dimensional fabric is connected between the first polyester layer 111 and the second polyester layer 112 (ie between the X and Y planes), that is, the Between the first polyester layer 111 and the second polyester layer 112 in the vertical Z-axis direction, yarns of different heights are arranged. The yarns located in the Z-axis direction form a 3D spacer and spacer 114 for mechanical support, and are intertwined with the first polyester layer 111 and the second polyester layer 112 to form a three-dimensional fabric. The spacer 114 can be a monofilament structure composed of at least one monofilament, and is disposed between the first polyester layer 111 and the second polyester layer 112 with a plurality of pores 116 formed therebetween. In this way, although the cross-sectional thickness of the fabric composite sheet 12 composed of the 3D three-dimensional fabric is relatively wider than that of the 2D monolithic fabric The thickness of the cross-section of the fabric composite sheet 11 formed by the mesh cloth 110 can also provide the foot support and protector 1 with an excellent ventilation effect, and at the same time, it has the strength and elasticity to enhance the overall structure of the foot support and protector 1 and stable support.

Also, as shown in FIG. 5A or FIG. 5B , the auxiliary device assembly 10 coated with the thermoplastic polymer 2D fabric or 3D fabric is sandwiched between the outer surface layer 15 and the backing layer 13 , and The leg fixing components 20 are respectively formed from the parts of the leg end and the foot end of the auxiliary device assembly 10 that extend outward and are not sandwiched between the outer surface layer 15 and the cushion layer 13 of the auxiliary device assembly 10 . With the foot fixing assembly 30, as shown in FIG. 1 .

Furthermore, please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 6 at the same time, wherein FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the foot supporter 1 . The embodiment shown in FIG. 6 is similar to the embodiment shown in FIG. 5A , and an auxiliary device assembly 10 formed by a 2D fabric coated with a thermoplastic polymer is used as an example. Wherein, the way of assembling the first leg fixing portion 21 and the second leg fixing portion 22 can be a hook and loop method, that is, the first leg fixing portion 21 and the second leg fixing portion 22 are connected to each other. A devil felt (211, 222) which can be hooked and fastened to each other is respectively arranged. For example, the first leg fixing portion 21 can be a felt cloth or a part thereof provided with an annular structure (eg, devil felt 211 ), and a part of the second leg fixing portion 22 joined to the first leg fixing portion 21 , a hook-like structure (ie, devil felt 222 ) may be provided for bonding and fixing to the felt cloth or part of the ring structure (eg, devil felt 211 ). In addition, the aforementioned hook and loop method can be replaced with a buckle method or a loop hook method. This is for illustration only and not for limitation. Similarly, the first foot fixing portion 31 and the second foot The way of assembling the fixing parts 32 can be analogously applied to the way of assembling the first leg fixing part 21 and the second leg fixing part 22 mentioned above. As mentioned above, the leg fixing assembly 20 and the foot fixing assembly 30 may have similar structures, so they can be used interchangeably.

1 and 2 again, in some embodiments, the side of the cushion layer 13 of the auxiliary device assembly 10 is directly attached to the instep 411 of the human foot 41, and the auxiliary device assembly 10 is fixed in a forward manner , is used to support and limit the mutual range of motion between the instep 411 of the human body and the legs 42 of the human body, but does not affect the contact of the sole of the foot with the ground. Since the support method of the overall foot supporter 1 is front type, the front toe and heel of the human body can be exposed at the same time, and the relatively light and thin fabric composite sheet is added, so that the user has no foreign body sensation when wearing. With the foot supporter 1 providing traction and stretching the plantar fascia, the wearer can get sufficient rest during sleep at night, and effectively improve the rehabilitation effect of affected parts such as plantar fasciitis.

It is worth noting that, the foot support and protector 1 of the present invention does not force the auxiliary device assembly 10 to deform to fit the wearer's limb by means of a strong tightening force, but uses a method of heating and shaping to achieve the shape. The fixation effect of the plastic robe. That is, by heating the fabric composite sheet 11 in the auxiliary device assembly 10, it is softened and then shaped and adjusted to fit the geometric shape of the wearer's limb. The leg fixing assembly 20 and the foot fixing assembly 30 are used to assist and fix the auxiliary device assembly 10 to the proper position of the human foot 41 and the leg 42 . Thereby, the foot supporter 1 can be suitable for long-term wearing at night without affecting the blood circulation of the wearer.

Although the present invention is described above with specific embodiments, it does not limit the scope of the present invention. It should be understood that persons of ordinary skill in this technical field, Without departing from the spirit and scope of this creation, various modifications and changes can be made to this creation. Any changes, modifications, changes or equivalent replacements extended by the technical means and scope of this creation should also be used. fall into this creation. In addition, the specific implementation aspects disclosed in this creation include a plurality of features that are commonly described and can cooperate with each other to provide a series of different combinations and produce different benefits. Furthermore, any reference to a claimed element in the singular, such as "a," "the," or "the," should not be construed as limiting the element to the singular, i.e., any reference made in accordance with the scope of this creative application. Equivalent changes and modifications are all covered by the scope of this invention patent. In addition, any embodiment of the present invention or the scope of the patent application is not required to achieve all the purposes, advantages or features disclosed in the present invention. Accordingly, what is described in the above text is only to reveal the specific embodiments of this creation, not to limit the scope of implementation of this creation, that is, all equivalent changes and modifications made according to the scope of the patent application of this creation are all this creation. covered by the patent.

1: Foot supporter

10: Assistive components

11: Fabric composite sheet

117: fins

118: Dotted line

15: Outer layer

20: Leg Fixing Components

23: Leg reinforcement straps

30: Foot fixation components

33: Foot Reinforcement Bonding Belt

41: Human Foot

42: Human Legs

Claims (13)

A reproducible thermoplastic foot supporter comprising: 1. Auxiliary components, mainly including: A fabric composite board, which is a 2D or 3D fabric coated with a shape-memory polymer, and contains a plurality of air-permeable meshes; a backing layer disposed on the side of the fabric composite sheet close to the user's skin; and an outer layer, which is disposed on the other side of the fabric composite sheet relative to the backing layer, and the fabric composite sheet can be sandwiched between the outer layer and the backing layer; A leg fixing assembly, which is disposed at one end of the auxiliary device assembly close to the user's leg, includes a first leg fixing part and a second leg fixing part, and the first leg fixing part is connected to the user's leg. The second leg fixing parts are respectively disposed on both sides of the auxiliary device assembly; and A foot fixing component is disposed at the other end of the auxiliary device component close to the user's foot, and includes a first foot fixing part and a second foot fixing part, and the first foot fixing part is connected to the foot fixing part. The second foot fixing parts are respectively arranged on both sides of the auxiliary device assembly; Wherein, the fabric composite board can be repeatedly heated and shaped, so that the auxiliary component of the foot supporter fits the user's feet and legs, the first leg fixing part and the second leg fixing part The first foot fixing part and the second foot fixing part can respectively surround the user's foot and are assembled and combined with each other, so that the foot can be combined with each other. The body support protector is worn on the affected part of the user and fixed and protected. The foot supporter according to claim 1, wherein the leg fixing component and the foot fixing component are separated from the leg end and the foot end of the auxiliary device component by the outer layer and the cushion layer. Formed by extending to both sides. The foot supporter as claimed in claim 1, wherein the leg fixing component and/or the foot fixing component are independent components, and the fabric composite panel, At least one of the outer surface layer and the backing layer. The foot support brace of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fabric composite sheet is provided with at least one flap. The foot supporter according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fabric composite sheet has a cross-sectional thickness, and the cross-sectional thickness is between 3 and 8 mm. The foot supporter according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the mutual assembly and combination of the first leg fixing portion and the second leg fixing portion may include a hook and loop method, a Buckle method or one-ring hook method. The foot supporter according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the mutual assembly and combination of the first foot fixing portion and the second foot fixing portion may include a velcro method, a Buckle method or one-ring hook method. The foot supporter according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the leg fixing component and the foot fixing component can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. The foot support and protector according to any one of claims 1 to 3 may further be provided with an inner lining foam layer between the lining layer and the outer surface layer. The foot support brace of claim 9, wherein the foam layer is tied onto the outer layer. The foot supporter according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, further comprising a leg reinforcement band and/or a foot reinforcement band, wherein the leg reinforcement band is attached to the leg The outer layer of one of the leg fixing parts of the fixing assembly is attached, and the foot reinforcement and binding belt is arranged on the outer layer of one of the foot fixing parts of the foot fixing assembly. As claimed in claim 11, the foot supporter can be further provided with at least one leg reinforcing strap and/or the outer layer of the leg fixing component and/or the outer layer of the foot fixing component. The fixing hole of the foot reinforcement strap. The foot support brace as claimed in claim 11, wherein the leg reinforcement strap and/or a foot reinforcement strap can be made of elastic elastic material.

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