DE102014113366A1 - Closure for an orthosis, in particular Fußhebeorthese - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a closure for an orthosis (11), in particular foot lifting orthosis, having a housing (51) to which at least one fastening point (28, 29, 30) for at least one tension belt (25) and / or at least one cuff belt (26). and / or at least one Achilles tension belt (37) is provided, on which the at least one tension belt (25) and / or at least one cuff belt (26) and / or at least one Achilles tension belt (37) acts, the closure (27 , 43) with one hand on a latching receptacle (41) fastened in a locking position and rotatably held in this locking position to the latching receptacle (41) and / or at least one of the attachment point (28, 29, 30) associated sensor element (55) is provided, by which a tension applied by the at least one tension belt (25) and / or the at least one cuff belt (26) and / or at least one Achilles tension belt (37) can be detected.

Description

The invention relates to a closure for an orthosis, in particular Fußhebeorthese.

From the US 6,793,640 B1 is a Fußhebeorthese known in which the sole is supported relatively soft against the vertically extending support members. For fixing an angle between the lower leg and the foot or for lifting the foot lateral flexible bands are provided, which attack on the one hand in the ankle area of the support elements and on the other hand on the sole in the area of the forefoot.

From the DE 91 00 531 U1 Furthermore, a Fußhebeorthese is known. This has in the upper region of the support elements on a cuff, through which the Fußhebeorthese is firmly attached to a lower leg. Between this cuff and the sole, a non-elastic band is provided, through which a fixed angular position of the foot is set to the lower leg of 90 °.

A variety of disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, polyneuropathy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, traumatic peroneal lesion, nerve root symptoms, or apoplexy, can result in foot-lift weakness requiring the use of such foot-lifting orthotics. These foot lifting orthoses serve to raise the toe so that when walking, the tip of the foot is prevented from getting caught on the ground or the foot does not drag across the ground. In addition, tripping over bumps or falling can at least be reduced. In addition, the signs of a so-called stork passage should at least be reduced.

In many affected individuals, however, not only a motor disorder, ie the voluntary movement of the lower extremities, is limited, but also the arm of the affected side of the body, which is partly more or less or completely paralyzed. Such hemiparesis means for those affected that the above-described Fußhebeorthesen can not be attracted without additional support from third parties. In addition, the prior art Fußhebeorthesen also can not be used for therapeutic purposes to allow a weakening of the Fußhebefunktion a therapeutic support and thus to achieve a partial or total regeneration of damaged muscles.

The invention has for its object to provide a closure for an orthosis, in particular a Fußhebeorthese, by which an easy handling and / or therapeutic support is possible.

This object is achieved by the features of claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments and further developments are specified in the appended claims.

The closure according to the invention makes it possible to detect and absorb the occurring tensile forces of the at least one tensile straps and / or the at least one cuff belt and / or the at least one Achilles tension belt of an orthosis while walking with the orthosis or wearing the orthosis. As a result, it can be determined, for example, whether the affected person wears the orthosis or not, or whether a preset tension for the at least one pull straps and / or the at least one cuff strap is maintained during the wearing of the orthosis, or if a change after presetting by the user is made. Likewise, it may be determined whether the preset tension is within a desired or preset range to achieve or support certain therapeutic measures. For the detection of the tensile stresses acting on the at least one tension belt and / or the at least one cuff belt, a specific evaluation after a certain wearing period can be made possible, whereby not only an individual adaptation of the orthosis, in particular Fußhebeorthese, to the respective user, but also the implementation a therapy, for example, to build muscle is possible.

Additionally or alternatively, it is made possible by the closure according to the invention that it is fastened with one hand in a locking position in a locking receptacle and rotatably held in this locking position or rotatable to the locking receptacle. This allows a simple operation of the closure after tightening the orthosis to transfer the at least one tension belt and / or the at least one cuff belt and / or the at least one Achilles tension belt in a mounting position to the orthosis and to fix the orthosis to the foot of the user. Due to the rotatable arrangement of the closure or in the latching receptacle, an alignment of the closure in the locking position with respect to the occurring tensile stress of the at least one tension belt and / or at least one cuff belt and / or at least one Achilles tension belt allows.

It is preferably provided that an electronic module for processing the signals detected by the sensor element is provided in the housing. As a result, a storage of the acquired data by the at least one sensor element can be determined in a simple manner, which results in a later for evaluation.

It is preferably provided that the attachment points are formed by eyelets, through which the at least one pull straps and / or the at least one cuff strap is passed. This represents a simple embodiment of the closure, which may be formed for example by a plastic housing, in particular a plastic injection molded housing. As a result, unintentional release of the tension belt and / or cuff belt from the closure is prevented at the same time.

The at least one sensor element is formed, for example, by a bending beam, which extends at least in sections within the eyelet and against which the at least one tension belt or the at least one cuff belt rests. Due to the deflection of the bending beam by the at least one tension belt or the at least one cuff belt, the applied tension or the change in the tension can be detected.

It is preferably provided that the sensor element has a measuring element, in particular a strain gauge, which is attached to the bending beam and detects the deflection of the bending beam. As a result, a complete integration of the sensor element in a small-scale manner in the closure can be made possible.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that a receiving space is provided in the housing of the closure, which accommodates accumulators, in particular rechargeable accumulators. Furthermore, the closure is designed to be self-sufficient over an operating period and can capture and store the required data.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the housing has at least one connection contact and / or an interface for reading out and reading in data and / or for charging the accumulators. For example, the closure can be provided with the data of the user, or be stored in the electronic module, so that there is a personalized closure. In addition, both a simple data transfer and a charging of the closure via the connection point or interface with a loading and / or data transfer device can be made possible.

The electronic module is preferably equipped with at least one component for wireless communication with an evaluation unit. As a result, the data can be transmitted in a simple manner, for example, even during a charging process. It is also possible that during the wearing of the orthosis a data transmission to a data processing device such as a PC, a smartphone, a tablet or the like is transmitted. Thus, the data can either be forwarded to a third party or evaluated by a third party to perform therapeutic measures. At the same time this can be done by monitoring the regular use of the orthosis.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the closure can be arranged on a loading and / or data transfer device or a connection housing, which is connected wirelessly or by cable to the charging and / or data transfer device. Thus, in a period of non-use, not only a recharging of the batteries can be performed, but simultaneously or sequentially read out the data stored in the meantime, so that the control device is prepared for storing new data in the next use of the orthosis. The storage and reading out of the data furthermore has the advantage that, for example, in patients with dementia, a statement can be made about the actual running behavior, and the stress acting on the orthosis can be detected by recording the tensile stresses.

On the closure, a latching element is preferably provided, which engages on a latching receptacle on the orthosis or the loading and / or data transfer device and / or the connection housing, thereby for example a manually operable and detachable connection can be provided.

The closure preferably has a latching element, which can be fastened to the latching receptacle, preferably by being suspended, inserted, pushed in, latched in or clipped in. The locking receptacle can be integrated in the orthosis or attached thereto.

Advantageously, locking elements and / or locking element of the closure holding magnets are provided on the locking receptacle. As a result, unintentional release of the closure can additionally be secured in a simple manner.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the closure, the locking element is mushroom-shaped. Preferably, the mushroom-shaped detent element is arranged, in particular integrally formed, on an inner side of the closure or on an underside of the housing of the closure. Preferably, the mushroom-shaped detent element has an undercut, which on a Undercut attacks on the locking receptacle. The simple interlocking can also be a self-retaining, especially self-locking, arrangement created.

Preferably, an insertion bevel is provided on the locking receptacle, which opens into the undercut. Thereby, a simplified attachment of the closure to the locking receptacle and transferring into a locking position for locking receptacle may be possible.

The invention and further advantageous embodiments and developments thereof are described in more detail below with reference to the examples shown in the drawings and explained. The features to be taken from the description and the drawings can be applied individually according to the invention individually or in combination in any combination. Show it:

1 a perspective view of the Fußhebeorthese,

2 a schematic view from behind the Fußhebeorthese according to 1 .

3 a schematic side view of Fußhebeorthese according to 1 .

4 a further schematic side view of Fußhebeorthese according to 1 .

5 a schematic sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in 2 .

6 a schematic top view of the Fußhebeorthese according to 1 .

7a and 7b a schematic front view of the Fußhebeorthese according to 1 with a closure in a closed and open position,

7c a schematically enlarged view of a locking element for receiving a closure,

8a to 8d schematic views of foot-raised orthosis,

9a and 9b schematic views of an alternative embodiment of Achilleszugbandes,

10 a schematic view from below of an alternative embodiment of a sole of a Fußhebeorthese,

11 a schematic sectional view taken along the line XX in 10 .

12 a schematic view of a snap spring according to 10 .

13a and 13b perspective view of the orthosis in an entry position and a carrying position,

14a to 14d schematic views of a closure of Fußhebeorthese according to 1 .

15 a schematic view of an open closure according to 14a to d and

16 a schematic view of a loading and / or data transfer device for the closure with a connection device for the closure of the orthosis.

In the 1 to 6 are different views of an orthosis 11 , in particular the Fußhebeorthese, illustrated, to which reference is made below.

This foot orthosis 11 includes a sole 12 , which in each case on an inner and on an outer side in a support element 14 passes over, with the support elements 14 extend in the vertical direction. At the upper end of the support elements 14 is in each case a half-shell-shaped support section 16 provided, which is designed to rest on a lower leg and cooperating a support area 17 for the lower leg.

The sole 12 is shortened in relation to the length of the foot, that is, the sole 12 extends to the ball of the foot and opposite to the heel, leaving the heel opposite the sole 12 remains free. In the back of the sole 12 are the support elements 14 attached to the inside and outside, which, viewed from the side, arcuately extend in the direction of the lower leg, so that the support elements 14 run along an area between the ankle and the Achilles tendon of the foot. The support area 16 surrounds the lower leg above the ankle.

The foot orthosis 11 indicates on an outside of the sole 12 Furthermore, in the forefoot a tab 19 which extends arcuately upwards and towards the middle of the sole so that it at least partially covers or overlaps the instep instep area of the instep and thus the foot to the sole 12 fixed.

For improved rolling of the foot is provided that the sole 12 can be greatly tapered towards the heel or slightly curved to taper, or a rounding 20 has, so that a simplified unrolling is given. Pointing towards the ball of the foot in the front area, the strength of the sole is increasingly reduced, leaving a bend-soft area 23 is formed, on the one hand allows a quasi-not noticeable transition at the front end of the sole to the ball of the foot and on the other hand allows flexibility in rolling the foot. In addition, in the sole 12 a U-shaped recess 21 be introduced, which extends from the front end of the sole 12 starting in the direction of the heel. This recess 21 is preferably provided between the second and third beam of the foot to promote the natural rolling of the foot.

Such a Fußhebeorthese 11 For example, it may be formed of a thermoplastic, in particular a fiber-reinforced plastic. For example, in a Paroneuserkrankung - ie a muscle weakness - such a Fußhebeorthese be formed of a thermoplastic polyurethane, so that by in the 1 to 4 shown Fußhebeorthese is already a sufficient support of the ankle and the raising of the forefoot is possible. Alternatively, a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic, in particular a polyamide or polypropylene, may be provided in order to be used preferably for more severe illnesses or in persons who have an increased weight. Alternatively, such a Fußhebeorthese be made by plastic injection molding.

A first embodiment of the Fußhebeorthese is in the 1 to 6 shown, that is, the transitions from the sole 12 in the support elements 14 and of the respective support element 14 in the support section 16 are sufficiently stiff, so that the support sections 16 abut the lower leg and act when putting on the heel at the beginning of a step and the initiation of a rolling process and the forefoot is raised. Through the connection between the tab engaging the forefoot 19 over the sole 12 and the support elements 14 to the support section 16 Already sufficient alignment and fixation of the foot to the lower leg can be made possible. Through the tab 19 is a first point of attack 31 formed, which is as follows, also for receiving a tension belt 25 can be used.

Preferred are in the support elements 14 stiffeners 22 introduced, which also partially to the sole 12 can extend into it. These stiffening elements 22 are preferably each on the outside of the support sections 16 arranged so that the inner areas of the support sections 16 both paragraph-free in the support section 16 as well as in the sole 12 can go over and thus form a high wearing comfort.

Due to the formation of a two-part support area 17 through the two half-shell-shaped support sections 16 , each of the support elements 14 may be a facilitated entry into the Fußhebeorthese 11 be possible. The support sections 16 can be easily pushed apart when inserting the foot, so that the forefoot independently up to the sole 12 and between the tab 19 and the sole 12 can get. This is also the tightening of this orthosis 11 possible with only one hand.

It is understood that the foot-facing sections and insides of this orthosis 11 is provided with a padding or a soft material, so that a high level of comfort is given. This padding is not shown for clarity.

The orthosis 11 points to a support section 16 a second attack point 32 on which in 3 is shown. On the opposite side of the support area 17 is a third point of attack 31 formed, on which a closure 27 is releasably attached. The attack point 32 has, for example, slot-shaped recesses 38 on to a cuff strap 26 take and fix, the at the opposite end to a first attachment point 28 of the lock 27 attacks. This cuff belt 26 is preferably adjustable in its length. It can be used both an elastic tension band and an inelastic band.

The closure 27 is operable with one hand. Advantageously, this is the third attachment point 30 a pull tab 75 fastened, through which the shutter 27 in a simple form from an open position 40 like this in 7a is shown, in a closed position 39 , for example, according to 7b , is transferred. This allows the orthosis 11 already be transferred into a carrying function, since the upper support sections 16 through the cuff belt 26 Sure enough on the lower leg and the forefoot by means of the tab 19 adequate in the orthosis 11 is fixed and allows lifting.

For simple and variable adjustment of the lower leg engaging support area 17 is the third point of attack 33 by an adjusting device 44 ( 1 ) Changeable in the radial direction. The adjusting device 44 includes, for example, a slider element 45 on which a latching tongue 46 is provided, which has a latch 47 is kept detachable (see 1 ). The slider element 45 preferably has the locking receptacle 41 with an undercut 49 on, so that a mushroom-like locking element 42 in a simple way can intervene and is lockable. This locking element 42 is exemplary in the 7a shown in more detail. To secure the closure 27 against unintentional release from the third point of attack 33 can both in the locking element 42 as well as in the catch recording 41 For example, be provided a magnet to apply an increased holding force.

In the 7a and 7b is a preferred embodiment of the Fußorthese invention 11 shown. This foot orthosis 11 corresponds to the embodiment of the 1 to 6 , in addition to the tension straps 25 a second attachment portion 29 on closures 27 attacks. The closure 27 is operable with one hand to this from an opening position 40 or entry position according to 7b in a closed position 39 or wearing position according to 7a to convict and to solve after use again.

The tension belt 25 extends from the second point of attack 29 over the at the tab 19 provided first attack point 31 to the second attachment portion 29 of the lock 27 , Furthermore, as described above, the cuff belt engages 26 also on the clasp 27 at. Due to the design of the first point of attack 31 as an eye, which of the tension belt 25 is passed through or advantageously by a deflection ring, which rotatably on the tab 19 is provided and the tension belt 25 can be deflected, a vector adjustment between the first attack point 31 and second point of attack 32 on the one hand and between the first point of attack 31 and third point of attack 33 or the closure 27 on the other hand allows. Especially if the orthosis 11 worn in a closed shoe, this can be given a particularly good fit and at the same time the lifting function of the forefoot through the orthosis 11 respectively.

The attack points 31 . 32 . 33 can advantageously by slot-shaped recesses 38 be formed. The attachment points 28 . 29 . 30 of the lock 27 may be preferred as eyelets 51 . 54 be educated. The second point of attack 29 preferably has two separate recesses 38 on, so the pull straps 25 separated from the cuff straps 26 can attack and be attached to the protection area.

The tension belt 25 is preferably formed of elastic material, so that this under application of a tensile stress through the closure 27 in a closed position 39 ( 7b ) can be arranged. Due to the arrangement and design of the tension straps 25 can be a pulling force starting from the first point of attack 31 towards the second and third point of attack 32 . 33 be achieved. Depending on the setting of the tension, an increased pulling force for lifting the forefoot can be set independently of the cuff belt 26 , to the concern of the two half-shell-shaped support sections 16 is set on the lower leg. The tension belt 25 may alternatively be formed of an inelastic or tensile material.

By the arrangement of the Zuggurte 25 and the cuff belt 26 according to 7a is related to the geometry of the orthosis starting from the support section 16 through the support elements 14 to the sole 12 on the one hand a secured lifting of the forefoot due to the tension straps 25 and the cuff belt 26 allows by putting the heel over the support section 16 and / or the support elements 14 a pressure is created which supports the upward pull in the front area of the sole. At the same time, the arrangement and design of the tension straps 25 and the cuff belt 26 on the other hand achieved a dynamic walking behavior, that is, that the ankle is not tight without a range of motion in the Fußorthese 11 but allows a dynamic unrolling, without the foot lift is impaired.

By the arrangement of the first, second and third attack point 31 . 32 . 33 and the connection through the tension belt 25 and the cuff belt 26 which are both attached to a closure 27 attack, a three-point belt can be created. This three-point harness allows easy donning and undressing of the foot orthosis 11 with one hand. By a provided in the third point of action locking receptacle 41 can one at the lock 27 provided latching element 42 be easily attached and detached. Unless the shutter 27 from the third point of attack 33 can be removed, the cuff belt 26 and a first portion of the drawstring 25 be pivoted outwards, allowing easy access from the top to tighten the orthosis 11 given is. Subsequently, when transferring the closure 27 in a closed position 39 according to 7b both a secure concern of the support sections 16 on the lower leg as well as a tension between the first point of attack 31 at the flap 19 to the second and third point of attack 32 . 33 at the support area 17 be achieved.

By the arrangement of the tension belt 25 and the cuff belt 26 at the lock 27 can be a once set tension, which by the tension belt 25 and the cuff belt 26 in a closed position 39 is applied, always resumed, that is, a user-adjusted and adjusted setting can be maintained without additional user action. This facilitates the handling of such Fußhebeorthese 11 and ensures proper use.

In 7c is a schematically enlarged view of the locking receptacle 41 represented, for example, on the slide element 45 or directly on a section of the orthosis 11 can be provided. This snap-in recording 41 has starting from a contact surface an insertion bevel 48 and / or an increasing taper, below an undercut 49 is trained. As a result, the mushroom-shaped latching element 42 , as for example in 14c is shown in the taper and the corresponding undercut 49 intervene or hook in and be fixed. At the same time the shutter remains 27 through the locking element 42 in the locking position relative to the locking receptacle 41 rotatable and may vary depending on the tensile stress acting through the tension belt 25 align and maintain the locked position.

In the 8a to 8d are different views of the foot orthosis attached to the foot 11 shown. 8a shows a view on an inside of the foot, 8b the view on an outside of the foot, 8c a view from the back, and 8d shows a view from below. From the 8a and 8b it can be seen that the support element 14 laterally along the foot of the sole 12 extending upward, wherein initially a diagonal portion is provided, which extends to the ankle, before this diagonal portion merges into a vertical portion to the support portions 16 take. Here are the Achilles tendon facing end portions of the diagonal and vertical portion of the support element 14 adapted to the contour of the foot, so that these support elements 14 rest against the foot in an area between the Achilles tendon and the ankle and additionally support the foot against lateral tilting. At the same time, this can cause a rotational movement around the ankle for the foot lifting orthosis when walking 11 be initiated so that the dynamics of the foot is maintained. The tab 19 is preferably provided on the inside in the area of the front football, which supports a straight lifting of the foot and is favored. The half-shell-shaped support sections 16 preferably have at the rear end or one of the Achilles tendon assigned portion a fourth and fifth point of attack 35 . 36 ( 3 and 4 ) on which an Achilles pull straps 37 ( 8a and 8c ) is attachable. This can permanently at the fourth and fifth point of attack 35 . 36 be attached or at one of the two points of attack 35 . 36 through a lock 43 releasably attached thereto. This closure 43 may advantageously have the same design features and advantages as the closure 27 , Likewise, the above-described locking receptacle 41 at the fourth or fifth point of attack 35 . 36 be provided. Through the interaction of the cuff belt 26 and the Achilles harness 37 the fixation of the orthosis is achieved with respect to the lower leg. The Achilles harness 37 can, as for example in 7c is shown, extending diagonally from the one support element 14 be aligned with the adjacent support element. Likewise, the Achilles pull straps can be aligned horizontally. The Achilles harness 37 can also be made of a same or similar material as the tension belt 25 be educated.

In 9a and b is a schematic view of an alternative Achilles tension belt 37 shown. This is a band of spring steel, which has one end 71 for example, in the fourth point of attack 35 is attached and with the opposite end in the fifth point of attack 36 is fastened. It can be on the inside of this alternative Achilles-Zuggurtes 37 also a magnet 73 be provided, which on the locking element 42 in the fifth point of attack 36 can snap into place and it remains fixed for backup. At this front end 74 Furthermore, a pull tab 75 be provided, whereby the handling of this Achilles-Zuggurtes 37 can be simplified. Since this embodiment may be formed, for example, of a spring steel, it is possible for easy adjustment of this Achilles-Zuggurt 37 is released from its closed position, but close to the locking element 42 in the fifth point of attack 36 remains, so that subsequently a simple fixation is given. This Achilles tension belt is preferred 37 designed as a simple stamped part.

In 10 is an embodiment of a foot orthosis 11 with a sole 12 provided, which is both an entry-level position 79 according to 13a as well as a use position 80 according to 13b can take. In this regard, the sole points 12 an inner and outer sole portion 86 . 87 , in particular an inner and outer sole half, which by a joint 88 connected to each other. In the sole 12 is further a spring element 77 provided, which is transverse to the joint 88 extends and their respective end portions in the inner and outer sole portion 86 . 87 are provided. This spring element 77 is self-holding at least in one end position. Advantageously, this is self-holding in two end positions, so that both the in 13a illustrated entry position as well as in 13b illustrated use position 80 , each represent a self-holding end position.

The joint 88 is for example through a rejuvenation 82 with respect to the sole thickness, in particular the inner and outer sole portions 86 . 87 formed, so that in a simple way easy taking the angled arrangement of the two sole sections 86 . 87 is enabled to each other. Alternatively it can be provided that instead of the taper, an elastic material or elastic thermoplastic is provided, which the outer and inner sole portion 86 . 87 connects together and also has the joint function. The joint 88 is advantageous meadow in the U-shaped recess 21 over, so that the biodynamic rolling behavior of this orthosis is favored.

The spring element 77 is like this 11 in the sectional view taken along the line XX in FIG 10 goes completely into the sole 12 integrated. The spring element 77 is preferably designed as a snap spring and consists for example of a pair of strip-shaped band elements 81 made of spring steel, which at a front end 83 are joined together, whereby they are opposite to a base section 84 set up and thereby a snap movement between two self-retaining end positions is possible. The number of paired band elements 81 can depend on the sole length 12 as well as the applied force.

When comparing the position of use 80 the orthosis 11 according to 13b and the entry position 79 according to 13a it becomes obvious that the support sections 16 in the entry position 79 the orthosis 11 are further spaced from each other. This makes it easier to get in from the top or from the top to the rear. Then, applying a force through the sole of the user's foot to the sole 12 the orthosis 11 , this is in the use position 80 transferred so that the support sections 16 at least with little force on the lower leg rest.

In the 14a to 14d are different views of the lock 27 shown. This closure 27 includes a housing 51 , which two opposing eyelets 53 and an eyelet in between 54 for receiving a tension belt 25 and cuff belt 26 includes, which are arranged in the overall view U-shaped to each other. In a recording room 56 of the housing 57 are an electronic module 57 as well as accumulators 58 intended.

The electronics module 57 is according to 15 with at least one sensor element 55 in connection, which at least partially in the eyelets 54 extends. This sensor element 55 includes, for example, a bending beam 60 and a measuring element 59 , The bending beam 60 preferably in the middle region of the eyelet 54 a raised area for the installation of the tension belt 25 on. This bending beam 60 For example, L-shaped, so that this with a leg at least partially within the eyelet 54 extends and with a second leg between the receiving space 56 and an adjacent eyelet 53 , In the area of the L-shaped bending beam 60 is the measuring element 59 provided, which is designed for example as a strain gauge.

The occurrence of a tensile stress Fz over the tension belt 25 , which the bending beam 60 stressed on bending, can over the measuring element 59 recorded and corresponding signals to the electronic module 57 are issued, which at least detects and stores these signals.

Furthermore, by the electronic module 57 the application and release of the closure 27 from the third point of attack 33 be recorded so that the time period and the period of time are determined, within which the Fußhebeorthese 11 was carried.

Inside the electronics module 57 a controller may be provided to evaluate the acquired measurement data. Likewise, this can be done via an energy management. In the electronics module 57 Further, components for wireless data transmission may be provided to transmit and provide the acquired measurement data for a personal computer, a tablet, a smartphone or the like. Alternatively and / or additionally, an interface, such as a USB micro-port, may be provided to allow data transmission. Furthermore, connection contacts 62 be provided, which when attaching the closure 27 at a loading and / or data transfer device 61 or a connection housing 68 ( 16 ) with complementary connection elements 63 be contacted, on the one hand to enable a charge and / or on the other hand, a data transfer.

In 16 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a loading and / or data transfer device 61 with a connection housing 68 shown. This loading and / or data transfer device 61 can via their plug 64 be connected in a socket to a power grid. In the case 65 for example, an ad 66 , such as a display or at least one or more LEDs, be provided to the on and off state or other operating conditions, such as charging, state of charge of the accumulators in the shutter 27 and / or the closure 27 to the loading and / or data transfer device 61 transmitted data and measurement signals. To the casing 65 the loading and / or data transfer device 61 is also a USB interface 67 or other interface provided to a connection cable 70 with an interface 69 , in particular a micro-jack, on a connection housing 68 connect to. This connection housing 68 has a locking receptacle 41 on which the locking element 42 of the lock 27 receives and thus for a loading operation and / or data transfer operation to the loading and / or data transfer device 61 positioned. In this case, the connection contacts 62 of the lock 27 with complementary connection contacts 63 so that both a load and a data transfer or only one of both is possible. Alternatively, a contactless data transfer between the shutter and the loading and / or data transfer device 61 respectively. Preferred are in the housing 27 arranged one or more LEDs, which can output to the user at least one status display. In this case, the LEDs can be directly adjacent to the surface of the closure or be provided lying behind it and shine through a closed wall of the closure. The same applies to the closure 43 , if this in analogy to the closure 27 is constructed with an electronics. It is understood that the shutter 27 can be used in its function as a three-point belt by means of a one-hand operation without any electronics.

Unless the shutter 27 is formed without a data transmission device, this can in the loading and / or data transfer device 61 be included, that is, during the charging of the shutter, first a transfer of the data from the shutter in the loading and / or data transfer device 61 through the connection contacts 62 . 63 takes place and is transmitted from there to an evaluation.

By capturing the data by means of the shutter 27 a therapeutic treatment can be supported. In addition, it can also be checked and monitored whether this Fußhebeorthese 11 is worn regularly and for a sufficient period of time. Because of this closure 27 For example, a step cadence, a step intensity, a trip, a fall or an overload and the range of motion in the course of the day / week as well as a fatigue and wearing period can be detected and evaluated accordingly. As a result, a conclusion can be drawn at the same time whether and to what extent the preset length of the tension belt 25 and / or the position of the slider element 45 to adapt and / or modify to produce the required tension or the vector setting, for example, to avoid stumbling or to adjust in an increasing muscle or muscle reaction, a corresponding reduction of the tensile force to further promote muscle growth.

Furthermore, in the closure 27 In an emergency, an emergency call signal will be issued. This can be triggered by the user or, in the case of an unknown situation or unknown occurring load, by the electronic module 57 is detected, automatically deposited by a corresponding signal and transmitted, for example, to a smartphone or to a call center.

Through this closure 27 is thus an evaluation of the use of Fußorthese 11 Over a certain period of wear allows, based on an evaluation and adjustment in the adjustment of the tension straps 25 and the adjustment 44 to ensure application-specific.

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• US 6793640 B1 [0002]
• DE 9100531 U1 [0003]

Claims (14)

Closure for an orthosis ( 11 ), in particular Fußhebeorthese, with a housing ( 51 ), to which at least one attachment point ( 28 . 29 . 30 ) for at least one tension belt ( 25 ) and / or at least one cuff belt ( 26 ) and / or at least one Achilles tension belt ( 37 ) is provided, on which the at least one tension belt ( 25 ) and / or at least one cuff belt ( 26 ) and / or at least one Achilles tension belt ( 37 ), characterized in that - the closure ( 27 . 43 ) with one hand in a locking position on a locking receptacle ( 41 ) fastened and rotatable in this locking position to the locking receptacle ( 41 ) and / or - that at least one of the attachment point ( 28 . 29 . 30 ) associated sensor element ( 55 ) is provided, through which a through the at least one tension belt ( 25 ) and / or the at least one cuff belt ( 26 ) and / or at least one Achilles tension belt ( 37 ) applied tension is detected. Closure according to claim 1, characterized in that in the housing ( 51 ) an electronic module ( 57 ) for processing the at least one sensor element ( 55 ) is provided detected signals. Closure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the attachment points ( 28 . 29 . 30 ) by eyelets ( 53 . 54 ) are formed, through which the at least one tension belt ( 25 ) and / or the at least one cuff belt ( 26 ) is passed. Closure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sensor element ( 55 ) by a bending beam ( 60 ) is formed, which at least partially within the eyelet ( 53 . 54 ), on which the tension belt ( 25 ) or cuff belt ( 26 ) is present. Closure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sensor element ( 55 ) a measuring element ( 59 ), in particular a strain gauge, which on the bending beam ( 60 ) is mounted and a deflection of the bending beam ( 60 ) by the tension belt ( 25 ) and / or cuff belt ( 26 ) detected. Closure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the housing ( 51 ) a recording frame ( 56 ) for receiving accumulators ( 58 ), in particular rechargeable accumulators, is provided. Closure according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing ( 51 ) at least one connection contact ( 62 ) and / or an interface ( 61 ) for reading and / or reading in data and / or for charging the accumulators ( 58 ) having. Closure according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic module ( 57 ) has at least one component for wireless communication with an evaluation device. Closure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing ( 51 ) of the closure ( 27 ) at a loading and / or data transfer device ( 61 ) or on a connection housing ( 68 ) can be arranged, which wirelessly and / or wired to the loading and / or data transfer device ( 61 ) connected is. Closure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the housing ( 65 ) of the closure ( 27 ) a latching element ( 42 ) is provided, which at a locking receptacle ( 41 ) on the orthosis ( 11 ) and / or at the loading and / or data transfer device ( 61 ) and / or on the connection housing ( 68 ) is attachable. Closure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure ( 27 ) a latching element ( 42 ), which, preferably by hanging, insertion, insertion, snapping or clipping, on the locking receptacle ( 41 ) and the locking receptacle ( 41 ) on the orthosis ( 11 ) is integrated or attachable to it. Closure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the locking element ( 42 ) and / or the locking receptacle ( 41 ) A holding magnet is provided. Closure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the latching element ( 42 ) is formed mushroom-head-shaped and preferably at an undercut ( 49 ) at the locking receptacle ( 41 ) attacks. Closure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at the locking receptacle ( 41 ) an insertion bevel ( 48 ) is provided, which opens into the undercut.

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