CLOSING DEVICE FOR ORTHOSIS

Abstract

A closing device for orthosis including a buckle and a strap engaged to each other, respectively associable at their opposite ends to portions of orthosis. The buckle includes at least two rings between which a wall is placed, which is provided with a hook-shaped quick coupling element on the upper surface. The strap includes on one side a portion of a loop-shaped quick coupling element for gripping on the relative quick coupling element of the wall.

Claims

1. A closing device for orthosis comprising: a buckle and a strap engaged to each other, respectively associable at their opposite ends to portions of orthosis, wherein the buckle comprises at least two rings between which a wall is placed, the wall being provided with hook-shaped quick coupling means on the upper surface, and wherein the strap comprises on one side a portion of loop-shaped quick coupling means configured for gripping on the quick coupling means of the wall.

2. The closing device for orthosis according to claim 1, wherein the hook-shaped quick coupling means provided on the wall are glued, riveted, or directly moulded on the piece.

3. The closing device for orthosis according to claim 1, wherein an outer ring of the at least two rings is provided with an opening.

4. The closing device for orthosis according to claim 1, wherein the strap comprises a portion of hook-shaped quick coupling means for firmly holding the strap in a folded position on itself when closed.

5. The closing device for orthosis according to claim 1, wherein the strap is made up of inextensible fabric.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The features and advantages of the closing device for an orthosis according to the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following exemplifying and not limiting description, referred to the schematic attached drawings, wherein:

[0013] FIG. 1 shows a closing device for an orthosis according to the disclosure during the first closing steps;

[0014] FIG. 2 shows a detail of the device of FIG. 1;

[0015] FIG. 3 shows the device of FIG. 1 during the subsequent closing steps; and

[0016] FIG. 4 shows the device of FIG. 1 in a closed position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] With reference to the figures, a closing device 10 for an orthosis comprising a loop buckle 20 and a strap 30, placed in mutual engagement and respectively associable with portions of the orthosis, capable of being maintained in tension in a mutual predetermined position is shown.

[0018] The loop buckle 20 comprises an adjustment and fastening end 21 of the strap 30 and an opposite end 22 adapted to be constrained to the orthosis, not shown, for example by means of a further strap 23 and/or loop 24.

[0019] The adjustment and fastening end 21 preferably comprises two rings 25, 25′, facing respectively the body of the buckle 20 and the outside of the buckle 20, identifying as many slots, between which a wall 26 is placed, which is provided on the upper surface with hook-shaped quick coupling means (such as Velcro®), which may be glued, riveted or directly moulded on the piece.

[0020] A double-pass loop buckle is thereby made; a triple-pass loop buckle comprising three rings would also form part of the disclosure.

[0021] Preferably, the outer ring 25′ is provided with an opening 27 for ease of use.

[0022] The strap 30, preferably made of inextensible fabric, comprises, on one side, a portion 31 of loop-shaped quick coupling means (such as Velcro®) adapted to be folded on itself, for gripping the wall 26 provided with the relative quick coupling means.

[0023] Preferably, at the free end, the strap 30 includes a portion 32 of hook-shaped quick coupling means (such as Velcro®) for firmly holding it in a position folded on itself when closed.

[0024] In order to close the closing device for an orthosis, which is an advantage of the present disclosure, the end of the strap 30 is inserted into the first ring 25 of the buckle 20 from the bottom upwards (FIG. 1).

[0025] When the strap 30 is placed under tension, the portion 31 of the loop-shaped quick coupling means and the wall 26 provided with hook-shaped quick coupling means are engaged in the subsequent tensioning positions. This allows to tension the strap 30 and immediately pre-fasten it thanks to the engagement between the quick coupling means (FIG. 3).

[0026] Once the correct length has been defined, the strap 30 is passed through the second loop 25′, preferably by making use of the opening 27, in order to securely fasten the overall buckle 20 and strap 30 (FIG. 4).

[0027] By engaging the portion 32 of the hook-shaped quick coupling means placed at the end of the strap 30 and the portion 31 of loop-shaped quick coupling means, the end of the strap 30 is firmly held in a closed position.

[0028] The closing device for an orthosis of the present disclosure has the following advantages:

[0029] The strap 30 may be very easily pulled as it is initially passed through only one ring;

[0030] Locking is immediate thanks to the use of the quick coupling means;

[0031] Then, after inserting it into the second ring, the holding security is obtained and the pre-set length is maintained;

[0032] The exceeding part is also fastened by means of quick coupling means.

[0033] In particular, when used with a hyperextension brace, this has the advantage over the traditional solution of being able to close the strap not under the back of the bedridden patient, but when the patient stands up, because the system is in any case fastened.

[0034] The closing device for an orthosis as conceived herein is susceptible to several modifications and variations, all falling within the disclosure; furthermore, all the details are replaceable by technically equivalent elements. In practice, the materials used, as well as their dimensions, can be of any type according to the technical requirements.