CN221712556U - Wheelchair with movable leg support - Google Patents

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CN221712556U
CN221712556U CN202322766941.3U CN202322766941U CN221712556U CN 221712556 U CN221712556 U CN 221712556U CN 202322766941 U CN202322766941 U CN 202322766941U CN 221712556 U CN221712556 U CN 221712556U
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本实用新型提供一种带活动腿托的轮椅,属于轮椅技术领域,包括轮椅主体,轮椅主体的前端能上下摆动的安装有脚踏结构,所述脚踏结构包括和轮椅主体转动连接的管架,管架上安装有可操作转动收纳的腿托结构,脚踏结构通过挡位支撑杆的配合可以调整上下摆动的角度,再配合腿托结构可以实现辅助将腿抬升,具有更好的使用体验,且腿托结构在安装座、定位槽、定位柱和复位弹簧的配合下能实现半自动的调整展开和收纳状态,方便使用,本实用新型提供的轮椅具有结构简单合理和使用体验好的优点。

The utility model provides a wheelchair with a movable leg rest, which belongs to the technical field of wheelchairs and comprises a wheelchair main body, a footrest structure is installed at the front end of the wheelchair main body which can swing up and down, the footrest structure comprises a pipe frame rotatably connected to the wheelchair main body, a legrest structure which can be operated to rotate and store is installed on the pipe frame, the footrest structure can adjust the angle of up and down swinging through the cooperation of a gear support rod, and can assist in lifting the legs in cooperation with the legrest structure, thereby providing a better user experience, and the legrest structure can semi-automatically adjust the unfolding and storage states under the cooperation of a mounting seat, a positioning groove, a positioning column and a reset spring, thereby being convenient to use. The wheelchair provided by the utility model has the advantages of simple and reasonable structure and good user experience.

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一种带活动腿托的轮椅Wheelchair with movable leg rest

技术领域Technical Field

本实用新型属于轮椅技术领域,尤其涉及一种带活动腿托的轮椅。The utility model belongs to the technical field of wheelchairs, and in particular relates to a wheelchair with a movable leg support.

背景技术Background Art

轮椅是装有轮子可以帮助替代行走的椅子,是用于伤员、病员、残疾人居家康复、周转运输、就诊、外出活动的重要移动工具。轮椅不仅满足肢体伤残者和行动不便人士的代步需求,更重要的是方便家属移动和照顾病员,使病员借助于轮椅进行身体锻炼和参与社会活动。A wheelchair is a chair with wheels that can help replace walking. It is an important means of transportation for the injured, sick, and disabled to recover at home, be transported around, see a doctor, and go out for activities. Wheelchairs not only meet the needs of the physically disabled and those with limited mobility, but more importantly, they facilitate family members to move and take care of patients, and enable patients to exercise and participate in social activities with the help of wheelchairs.

普通轮椅一般由可折叠框架、左右侧板(挡裙板),前后车轮、脚踏板、左右扶手、座椅和靠背等部分组成,脚踏板一般不能抬高到使腿部水平伸直的状态,而且缺少腿托,导致在使用体验上还有一定的欠缺。Ordinary wheelchairs are generally composed of a foldable frame, left and right side panels (skirt panels), front and rear wheels, foot pedals, left and right armrests, a seat and a backrest. The foot pedals generally cannot be raised to a state where the legs can be stretched horizontally, and there is a lack of leg rests, resulting in certain deficiencies in the user experience.

实用新型内容Utility Model Content

基于现有技术存在上述问题,本实用新型提供一种带活动腿托的轮椅,包括轮椅主体,轮椅主体的前端能上下摆动的安装有脚踏结构,所述脚踏结构包括和轮椅主体转动连接的管架,管架上安装有可操作转动收纳的腿托结构。Based on the above problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a wheelchair with a movable leg rest, including a wheelchair body, a front end of the wheelchair body being equipped with a footrest structure which can swing up and down, the footrest structure comprising a pipe frame rotatably connected to the wheelchair body, and a leg rest structure which can be operated to rotate and store is installed on the pipe frame.

其中,所述腿托结构包括固定安装到管架上的安装座,安装座上转动的安装有连接管,连接管上固定安装有腿垫,安装座上设置有两个定位槽,两个定位槽分别对应展开状态和收纳状态;所述连接管上滑动的安装有和定位槽配合的定位柱,连接管上还固定安装有限位螺栓,定位柱和限位螺栓之间安装有复位弹簧,复位弹簧在自然延伸状态下迫使定位柱嵌入到定位槽内。Among them, the leg support structure includes a mounting seat fixedly installed on the pipe frame, a connecting tube is rotatably installed on the mounting seat, a leg pad is fixedly installed on the connecting tube, and two positioning grooves are provided on the mounting seat, and the two positioning grooves correspond to the unfolded state and the stowed state respectively; a positioning column cooperating with the positioning groove is slidably installed on the connecting tube, a limiting bolt is also fixedly installed on the connecting tube, a return spring is installed between the positioning column and the limiting bolt, and the return spring forces the positioning column to embed into the positioning groove in a naturally extended state.

其中,所述连接管上还安装有微调架,微调架包括和连接管配合安装的弧形部,弧形部上设置有条形孔,微调架通过条形孔和螺栓的配合活动的和连接管连接,弧形部的两端都设置有安装板,微调架通过安装板和螺栓的配合和腿垫固定连接。Among them, a fine-tuning frame is also installed on the connecting tube, and the fine-tuning frame includes an arc-shaped portion installed in cooperation with the connecting tube, and a strip hole is arranged on the arc-shaped portion. The fine-tuning frame is connected to the connecting tube through the cooperation of the strip hole and bolts, and mounting plates are arranged at both ends of the arc-shaped portion. The fine-tuning frame is fixedly connected to the leg pad through the cooperation of the mounting plate and bolts.

其中,所述管架一端和轮椅主体上下转动连接,另一端和脚踏板转动连接,管架上还转动的安装有挡位支撑杆,所述挡位支撑杆远离管架的一端上设置有若干个挡位槽;所述轮椅主体上设置有和挡位槽相配合的挡位螺栓,通过挡位螺栓和不同挡位槽的配合卡接调节管架相对于轮椅主体的角度。Among them, one end of the pipe frame is connected to the wheelchair body for vertical rotation, and the other end is connected to the foot pedal for rotation. A gear support rod is also rotatably installed on the pipe frame, and a plurality of gear slots are arranged on the end of the gear support rod away from the pipe frame; a gear bolt matching the gear slot is arranged on the wheelchair body, and the angle of the pipe frame relative to the wheelchair body is adjusted by the matching and clamping connection between the gear bolt and different gear slots.

本实用新型具有的有益效果:The utility model has the beneficial effects:

1、通过挡位支撑杆、挡位槽和挡位螺栓的配合可以调整脚踏结构的上下角度,以能适应不同的使用需求,既能实现普通的坐姿,也能辅助将腿抬起,甚至将腿抬至水平状态。1. The up and down angles of the footrest structure can be adjusted through the cooperation of the gear support rod, the gear slot and the gear bolt to adapt to different usage requirements. It can not only achieve a normal sitting posture, but also assist in lifting the legs, and even lift the legs to a horizontal state.

2、脚踏结构的管架上活动的安装有腿托结构,能辅助将腿抬起,具有更好的使用体验,且腿托结构在不使用的时候能转动到管架的后方,方便进出轮椅和对轮椅进行收纳。2. A leg support structure is movably installed on the pipe frame of the footrest structure, which can assist in lifting the legs and provide a better user experience. The leg support structure can be rotated to the rear of the pipe frame when not in use, making it convenient to enter and exit the wheelchair and store the wheelchair.

3、微调架的设置使腿垫能发生轻微的摆动,方便腿垫能根据不同人的腿部形状和习惯自动作出适应性的调整,提升使用体验。3. The setting of the fine-adjustment frame allows the leg pad to swing slightly, so that the leg pad can automatically make adaptive adjustments according to the leg shapes and habits of different people, thereby improving the user experience.

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图1是一种带活动腿托的轮椅的立体结构示意图。FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a wheelchair with a movable leg rest.

图2是脚踏结构的立体结构示意图,抬升状态。FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the pedal structure, in a raised state.

图3是脚踏结构的立体结构示意图,放下状态。FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the pedal structure in a lowered state.

图4是腿托结构的立体结构示意图,展开状态。FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the leg support structure in an unfolded state.

图5是腿托结构展开状态时另一角度的立体结构示意图。FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure from another angle when the leg support structure is in an unfolded state.

图6是腿托结构收纳过程中的结构示意图。FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the leg support structure during the storage process.

图7是腿托结构的立体结构示意图,收纳状态。FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the leg support structure in the stowed state.

具体实施方式DETAILED DESCRIPTION

下面结合附图和具体实施例对本实用新型做详细的描述。The utility model is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

如附图1-7所示的一种带活动腿托的轮椅,包括轮椅主体1,轮椅主体1的前端固定安装有一个管架座2,管架座2通过转轴螺栓上下摆动的安装有脚踏结构,所述脚踏结构包括和管架座2转动连接的管架3,管架3一端和轮椅主体1上下转动连接,管架3的另一端和脚踏板转动连接,管架3上还转动的安装有挡位支撑杆4,挡位支撑杆4远离管架3的一端上设置有四个挡位槽5,轮椅主体1上设置有和挡位槽5相配合的挡位螺栓6,四个挡位槽5的一端连通以使挡位螺栓6能在挡位槽5之间滑动切换位置并实现不同挡位的切换,通过挡位螺栓6和不同挡位槽5的配合卡接调节管架3相对于轮椅主体1的角度,能满足多个高度辅助抬腿的需求。A wheelchair with a movable leg rest as shown in Figures 1-7 includes a wheelchair body 1, a pipe frame seat 2 is fixedly installed at the front end of the wheelchair body 1, and a footrest structure is installed on the pipe frame seat 2 to swing up and down through a rotating shaft bolt. The footrest structure includes a pipe frame 3 rotatably connected to the pipe frame seat 2, one end of the pipe frame 3 is rotatably connected to the wheelchair body 1 up and down, and the other end of the pipe frame 3 is rotatably connected to the footrest, and a gear support rod 4 is also rotatably installed on the pipe frame 3, and four gear slots 5 are arranged on the end of the gear support rod 4 away from the pipe frame 3, and a gear bolt 6 matching the gear slot 5 is arranged on the wheelchair body 1, and one end of the four gear slots 5 is connected so that the gear bolt 6 can slide and switch positions between the gear slots 5 and realize switching of different gears. The angle of the pipe frame 3 relative to the wheelchair body 1 is adjusted by the matching and clamping of the gear bolt 6 and different gear slots 5, which can meet the needs of auxiliary leg lifting at multiple heights.

管架3上还安装有可操作转动收纳的腿托结构,腿托结构包括固定安装到管架3上的安装座7,安装座7的一侧设置有和管架3相匹配的弧形凹位8,弧形凹位8和管架3接触连接后再通过焊接固定,安装座7上通过转轴螺栓转动的安装有连接管9的一端,连接管9的另一端安装有微调架10,微调架10包括和连接管9配合安装的弧形部11,弧形部11上设置有条形孔12,微调架10通过条形孔12和螺栓的配合活动的和连接管9连接,弧形部11的两端都设置有安装板13,微调架10通过安装板13和螺栓的配合固定安装有腿垫14;安装座7上设置有两个定位槽15,两个定位槽15间隔90°且分别对应展开状态和收纳状态,如图1、4和5所示,展开状态为腿垫14转动到两侧管架3之间,使腿垫14能位于小腿的后方或者下方,能给予小腿一个支撑的作用;如图7所示,相对于展开状态,收纳状态时,腿垫14转动到管架3的后方或者下方,此状态下的腿垫14不会影响人员进出轮椅,也方便进行装箱收纳。所述连接管9上滑动的安装有和定位槽15配合的定位柱16,连接管9上还固定安装有限位螺栓17,定位柱16和限位螺栓17之间安装有复位弹簧18,复位弹簧18在自然延伸状态下迫使定位柱16嵌入到定位槽15内。The pipe rack 3 is also provided with a leg support structure that can be operated and rotated for storage. The leg support structure includes a mounting seat 7 fixedly mounted on the pipe rack 3. An arc-shaped recess 8 matching the pipe rack 3 is provided on one side of the mounting seat 7. The arc-shaped recess 8 is fixed by welding after being in contact with the pipe rack 3. One end of a connecting pipe 9 is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat 7 through a rotating shaft bolt. A fine-tuning frame 10 is installed on the other end of the connecting pipe 9. The fine-tuning frame 10 includes an arc-shaped portion 11 mounted in cooperation with the connecting pipe 9. A strip hole 12 is provided on the arc-shaped portion 11. The fine-tuning frame 10 is connected to the connecting pipe 9 through the cooperation of the strip hole 12 and the bolt. Both ends of the arc-shaped portion 11 are provided with A mounting plate 13 is provided, and the fine-tuning frame 10 is fixedly installed with a leg pad 14 through the cooperation of the mounting plate 13 and the bolts; two positioning grooves 15 are provided on the mounting seat 7, and the two positioning grooves 15 are spaced 90 degrees apart and correspond to the unfolded state and the stored state respectively, as shown in Figures 1, 4 and 5, the unfolded state is that the leg pad 14 rotates to between the two side pipe frames 3, so that the leg pad 14 can be located behind or below the calf, which can provide a support for the calf; as shown in Figure 7, relative to the unfolded state, in the stored state, the leg pad 14 rotates to the rear or below the pipe frame 3, and the leg pad 14 in this state will not affect the people entering and exiting the wheelchair, and it is also convenient for packing and storage. A positioning column 16 that cooperates with the positioning groove 15 is slidably installed on the connecting pipe 9, and a limiting bolt 17 is also fixedly installed on the connecting pipe 9, and a return spring 18 is installed between the positioning column 16 and the limiting bolt 17, and the return spring 18 forces the positioning column 16 to be embedded in the positioning groove 15 in the natural extension state.

本实用新型提供的轮椅在使用的时候先使腿托结构处于收纳状态,当人坐进去后再用手推动定位柱16,使定位柱16向限位螺栓17的方向移动并滑出定位槽15,此时复位弹簧18被压缩,继而可以手动将腿垫14摆动到展开的位置,在复位弹簧18的作用下,定位柱16会重新滑入到对应展开状态的定位槽15内,使腿托结构处于展开状态。同理,当要收纳腿托结构的时候,可以用手推动限位螺栓17并将腿垫14摆动到收纳的位置即可。When the wheelchair provided by the utility model is used, the leg support structure is first placed in the storage state. When a person sits in the wheelchair, the positioning column 16 is pushed by hand to move the positioning column 16 in the direction of the limit bolt 17 and slide out of the positioning slot 15. At this time, the return spring 18 is compressed, and then the leg pad 14 can be manually swung to the unfolded position. Under the action of the return spring 18, the positioning column 16 will slide back into the positioning slot 15 corresponding to the unfolded state, so that the leg support structure is in the unfolded state. Similarly, when the leg support structure is to be stored, the limit bolt 17 can be pushed by hand and the leg pad 14 can be swung to the storage position.

当要抬升或者降低脚踏结构的时候,可以先轻微的将管架3抬升,使挡位支撑杆4处于活动状态,继而移动挡位支撑杆4,使不同的挡位槽5和挡位螺栓6配合,实现不同挡位之间的调整,从而可以调整脚踏结构的高度。When the pedal structure needs to be raised or lowered, the pipe frame 3 can be slightly raised first to make the gear support rod 4 active, and then the gear support rod 4 can be moved to make different gear slots 5 and gear bolts 6 cooperate to achieve adjustment between different gears, thereby adjusting the height of the pedal structure.

以上所述实施例仅表达了本实用新型的一种实施方式,其描述较为具体和详细,但并不能因此而理解为对本实用新型专利范围的限制。应当指出的是,对于本领域的普通技术人员来说,在不脱离本实用新型构思的前提下,还可以做出若干变形和改进,这些都属于本实用新型的保护范围。因此,本实用新型专利的保护范围应以所附权利要求为准。The above-mentioned embodiment only expresses one implementation method of the utility model, and its description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

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1.一种带活动腿托的轮椅,包括轮椅主体(1),轮椅主体(1)的前端能上下摆动的安装有脚踏结构,其特征在于,所述脚踏结构包括和轮椅主体(1)转动连接的管架(3),管架(3)上安装有可操作转动收纳的腿托结构;所述腿托结构包括固定安装到管架(3)上的安装座(7),安装座(7)上转动的安装有连接管(9),连接管(9)上固定安装有腿垫(14),安装座(7)上设置有两个定位槽(15),两个定位槽(15)分别对应展开状态和收纳状态;所述连接管(9)上滑动的安装有和定位槽(15)配合的定位柱(16),连接管(9)上还固定安装有限位螺栓(17),定位柱(16)和限位螺栓(17)之间安装有复位弹簧(18),复位弹簧(18)在自然延伸状态下迫使定位柱(16)嵌入到定位槽(15)内。1. A wheelchair with a movable leg rest, comprising a wheelchair body (1), the front end of the wheelchair body (1) being equipped with a footrest structure capable of swinging up and down, characterized in that the footrest structure comprises a pipe frame (3) rotatably connected to the wheelchair body (1), the pipe frame (3) being equipped with a leg rest structure that can be operated to rotate and store; the leg rest structure comprises a mounting seat (7) fixedly mounted on the pipe frame (3), a connecting pipe (9) being rotatably mounted on the mounting seat (7), and a leg pad (14) being fixedly mounted on the connecting pipe (9) The mounting seat (7) is provided with two positioning grooves (15), and the two positioning grooves (15) correspond to the unfolded state and the stored state respectively; a positioning column (16) cooperating with the positioning groove (15) is slidably mounted on the connecting tube (9), and a limiting bolt (17) is also fixedly mounted on the connecting tube (9), and a return spring (18) is installed between the positioning column (16) and the limiting bolt (17), and the return spring (18) forces the positioning column (16) to be embedded in the positioning groove (15) in the naturally extended state. 2.根据权利要求1所述的一种带活动腿托的轮椅,其特征在于,所述连接管(9)上还安装有微调架(10),微调架(10)包括和连接管(9)配合安装的弧形部(11),弧形部(11)上设置有条形孔(12),微调架(10)通过条形孔(12)和螺栓的配合活动的和连接管(9)连接,弧形部(11)的两端都设置有安装板(13),微调架(10)通过安装板(13)和螺栓的配合和腿垫(14)固定连接。2. A wheelchair with a movable leg rest according to claim 1, characterized in that a fine-tuning frame (10) is also installed on the connecting tube (9), and the fine-tuning frame (10) includes an arc-shaped portion (11) installed in cooperation with the connecting tube (9), and a strip hole (12) is provided on the arc-shaped portion (11). The fine-tuning frame (10) is movably connected to the connecting tube (9) through the cooperation of the strip hole (12) and bolts, and mounting plates (13) are provided at both ends of the arc-shaped portion (11). The fine-tuning frame (10) is fixedly connected to the leg pad (14) through the cooperation of the mounting plate (13) and bolts. 3.根据权利要求2所述的一种带活动腿托的轮椅,其特征在于,所述管架(3)一端和轮椅主体(1)上下转动连接,另一端和脚踏板转动连接,管架(3)上还转动的安装有挡位支撑杆(4),所述挡位支撑杆(4)远离管架(3)的一端上设置有若干个挡位槽(5);所述轮椅主体(1)上设置有和挡位槽(5)相配合的挡位螺栓(6),通过挡位螺栓(6)和不同挡位槽(5)的配合卡接调节管架(3)相对于轮椅主体(1)的角度。3. A wheelchair with a movable leg rest according to claim 2, characterized in that one end of the pipe frame (3) is connected to the wheelchair body (1) for vertical rotation, and the other end is connected to the foot pedal for rotation, and a shift support rod (4) is also rotatably installed on the pipe frame (3), and a plurality of shift grooves (5) are provided on the end of the shift support rod (4) away from the pipe frame (3); a shift bolt (6) matching the shift groove (5) is provided on the wheelchair body (1), and the angle of the pipe frame (3) relative to the wheelchair body (1) is adjusted by the matching and clamping of the shift bolt (6) and different shift grooves (5).
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