Patent ID: 8657767
Filing Date: 2014-02-25
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic boot comprising: a foot support; and two leg supports are respectively connected adjustably to the foot support via two joint assemblies, wherein each joint assembly is mounted between the foot support and a corresponding one of the leg supports and comprising a securing panel mounted securely on the foot support and having two curved engaging grooves each having multiple engaging cavities formed in and along an inner surface of the engaging groove; a connecting panel mounted securely to a corresponding leg support and pivotally connected to the securing panel; a guide panel mounted securely on the foot support and having a curved guiding groove aligning with the engaging grooves in the securing panel; two limiting members being resilient and pivotally mounted on the connecting panel, and each limiting member having two holding members mounted slidably on the guide panel along the guiding groove, held respectively in the locking gaps between the periphery of the guide panel and the locking tabs and abutting respectively against the locking tabs on the limiting members, wherein each holding member of each joint assembly has