DE202017103493U1 - Holding device for a walker - Google Patents

Abstract

A wearable holding device (10) for at least one walking aid (20), wherein the holding device (10) has at least one receptacle (11) into which a handle (21) of the walking aid (20) can be introduced, characterized in that the receptacle (11) as a flat, at least partially tubular, elastic and / or adhesive Umgriffbereich (12) is formed.

Description

The present invention relates to a holding device for at least one walker according to the preamble of claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an arrangement comprising at least one walker and a holding device for a walking aid according to the preamble of claim 20.

Technological background

The term walking aids summarizes all aids that are used to increase mobility and to relieve joints. Depending on the degree of disability, there are different types of walking aids. Walkers are used, for example, in the Aids Classification Standard EN ISO 9999 Are defined. The Aids Classification Standard distinguishes between "Hand-held Walking Aids" and "Walk-Aids Handled With Both Arms" in the relevant Aid Group "Aids for Personal Mobility". The aid group "walking aids with one arm" includes, among other things, "walking sticks" and "forearm crutches".

Walking aids have become established as an effective means of assisting the movement of disabled, elderly or rehabilitated people. However, if the walker is temporarily not needed or should the walker be set aside or turned off, this often proves to be problematic for lack of storage options. For example, for payment transactions at cash registers or cash machines both hands are needed to pick out the appropriate means of payment from the wallet. In such or similar situations, where at least one more hand is needed, there is no easy way to safely accommodate the walker.

Nearest prior art

A holding device for a walking aid according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from DE 20 2017 000 170 U1 known. The securing of the walker is accomplished here by wing-like lamellar openings. This can lead to a decrease in the holding force or the holding force can not be reproduced in frequent use.

The DE 200 18 545 U1 discloses a fastening system for securing handpieces, forearm supports, underarm supports and similar devices to a support structure by means of a clamping device. A shaft portion of the walker is clamped for this purpose. The entire fastening system is intended for attachment to a support structure and thus not portable or mobile.

From the DE 200 05 625 U1 Walkers are known consisting of two crutches, wherein on both crutches holding means for releasably connecting the two crutches are formed with each other. Here, therefore, both crutches must already be equipped with the corresponding holding devices. Furthermore, two crutches are always necessary for the usability of the holding device.

Object of the present invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a novel holding device for walking aids with improved holding function and handling.

Solution of the task

The above object is solved by the features of claim 1 and the features of the independent claim 20. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are claimed in the subclaims.

According to the invention a wearable holding device is provided for at least one walker, wherein the holding device has a receptacle into which a handle of the walking aid can be inserted, and the receptacle is formed as a flat, at least partially tubular, elastic and / or adhesive gripping region.

The gripping region can preferably be a tube open on both sides, so that a handle of a walking aid can be inserted into each of the two open ends. Furthermore, the gripping region can have a constant inside diameter over its entire length. This results in the advantage that the tube can be produced as cheap running goods, endless goods and / or rolls, which significantly reduces the material costs.

The receptacle and / or the opening of the receptacle may expediently have an oval shape in cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. As a cross-sectional shape may also be provided an elliptical shape. Furthermore, the cross section can be configured as any geometric shape which is expedient for the handle to be used. Thus, for example, an exact fit for the handle opening or shape can be used, which can additionally improve the holding property of the holding device.

Conveniently, the holding device two receptacles for each a walker which are located on opposite sides of the holding device, whereby a weight balance can take place in two walking aids used.

The receptacle may preferably be longer in its longitudinal axis than the sum of the lengths of two handles of walking aids. This will ensure that the handles do not touch in the middle of the picture. Thus, the handles of two walking aids can be completely inserted into the receptacle, whereby two walking aids can be safely accommodated in the holding device, without affecting each other or to move each other.

Alternatively, the length of the receptacle in its longitudinal axis may correspond to the sum of the lengths of two handles. As a result, a possible compact design of the holding device is possible, which also material can be saved.

Conveniently, the diameter of the receptacle may be set such that upon insertion of a handle a pressure force is applied via the receptacle on the handle. It can thus come to a self-holding effect that prevents, for example, even with a strong movement of the body or upper body accidental slipping out of the handle from the recording.

In a further embodiment, the receptacle for the handle can have a full or partially circumferential lining. Conveniently, the Umgriffbereich be the lining or the inside of the recording. Preferably, the lining of the receptacle or the inside of the receptacle may have a surface with a high friction stiction. In addition to the Umgriffbereich thus no further holding devices are required. The coefficient of static friction of the lining or the inside may suitably be in the range of 0.1 to 1. In particular, the static friction coefficient may be in a range of 0.1 to 0.7, in particular in the range of 0.1 to 0.4. By the adhesive lining or the inside of the receptacle, a movement-inhibiting force is exerted on the handle, whereby unintentional sliding out of the handle is prevented from the recording.

Furthermore, it is expedient if the modulus of elasticity of the encompassing region is in the range from 50 to 1000 N / mm ² at room temperature (about 23 ° C.). In particular, the elastic modulus can be in the range of 60 to 600 N / mm ² , in particular in the range of 100 to 300 N / mm ² . Thereby, it can be ensured that the gripping area has enough elasticity to allow insertion of the handles with moderate effort and yet enough force is exerted by the gripping area on the inserted handles to prevent slipping out.

Preferably, the Umgriffbereich may consist of sheet material, which at least partially, for. B. at its edge regions, is connected. This has the advantage that the material of the grip area can be present as a large piece or as a piece of stock, endless goods and / or rolls, from which the blanks required for the wrapping area can be removed. Thus, the material and production costs of the holding device can be kept low.

The holding device may expediently have a hook-and-loop fastener. As a result, for example, a rapid opening and closing of the holding device is possible to have access to the interior of the holding device, for example, for cleaning purposes. Furthermore, by means of Velcro fasteners, the holding device can be adapted for example to the circumference of a handle of a walker. As a result, the use of the holding device is not limited to certain measures by hand.

The holding device may be tubular and / or tubular. Since the gripping area is designed as an elastic and / or flexible tube, it may be expedient to match the holding device to this shape.

In an alternative embodiment, provision can be made for the wraparound area to comprise a carrying device. As a result, the handling is improved, which facilitates the entrainment of the holding device. The carrying device may preferably be made of a flat starting material. This offers the advantage that for the production of large-area material or running goods, endless goods and / or roll goods can be used, which reduces the material and manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the carrying device can be flexibly placed around the wrapping area and easily adapted to individual needs. It can also be sewn, for example, a bag for carrying small items. Conveniently, the carrying device may also have attachment lugs.

Preferably, the holding device may comprise a belt. This makes it easier to be able to wear the holding device on the body. The strap can be placed around the neck, so that the recording z. B. is located in the abdominal area of the wearer. Thus, a simple possibility is created that the holding device is available at all times. The strap can be used for attachment, for example the holding device are placed around and sewn or attached, for example, in a further embodiment of the eyelets.

The belt may conveniently have buckles and / or buckles and / or other types of buckles. As a result, an opening function is provided, which allows easy attachment and detachment of the holding device.

The holding device and / or the carrying device may expediently also be produced by means of injection molding and / or by means of 3D printing. In the holding devices or carrying devices eyelets or similar fastening devices may already be formed, in particular already during the production, with and / or integrated.

In particular plastic can be used as the material of the holding device, such as thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers. Possible plastics are z. As polyethylene and / or rubbers or rubbers. For example, fluoroelastomers, ethylene-vinyl acetates, poly (organo) siloxanes (silicones) and / or ethylene-propylene rubbers or ethylene-propylene-diene rubbers may be used in the rubbers. Furthermore, it is possible to use thermoplastic elastomers as the material, in particular copolymers with a soft elastomer and a hard thermoplastic component.

The wrap-around region can expediently consist of foam, in particular polyethylene foam and / or ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. The low weight facilitates the carrying and carrying of the holding device. If the gripping region is elastic and tubular, a cost-effective and simple production can also be ensured by the use of foam. Furthermore, the foam can be purchased as a run, endless and / or roll goods, which further reduces the cost.

Furthermore, the receptacle can be provided as a one-piece component, so that, for example, the entire holding device can be manufactured from the same material, which simplifies production. For example, the holding device by extrusion of z. As foam can be made, which production costs can be reduced.

In an alternative embodiment, the holding device may be made of textile material, in particular felt. Textiles, such as felt, offer the advantage of being available as a run, endless and / or roll goods, which ensures cost-effective production.

In addition, the present invention also claims an arrangement comprising at least one walking aid and a holding device for a walking aid. The holding device corresponds to at least one of the aforementioned embodiments.

Further, the walker may preferably be a walking / walking stick and / or a forearm crutch and / or a similar walking aid handled with an arm. The walker has a handle which can be inserted into the receptacle of the holding device.

Description of the invention with reference to embodiments

Advantageous embodiments of the present invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to drawing figures. Recurring features are for the sake of clarity only once referred to by a reference numeral. Show it:

1 a simplified schematic representation of a person with a holding device according to the invention;

2 a simplified representation of a in the recording of the holding device according to 1 introduced walker;

3 a simplified schematic perspective view of the holding device according to 1 ;

4a -C simplified schematic cross-sectional views of differently designed holding devices;

5a B simplified schematic views of a further embodiment of the holding device according to the invention;

6a B simplified schematic views of a further embodiment of the holding device according to the invention.

1 shows a person 30 , which is a holding device according to the invention 10 for two walking aids 20 wearing. The holding device 10 is located on a belt 14 The belt loop around the person's neck 30 is laid. The holding device 10 serves a walker on both sides 20 to fix, so that the person 30 has her hands free. The walking aids 20 are here in a position in which the respective handle 21 respectively in the direction of the holding device 10 runs.

The holding device 10 can if necessary by stripping the belt loop over the person's head 30 be removed in a simple manner.

According to 2 includes the holding device 10 two opposite shots 11 , in each case a handle 21 the walker 20 can be inserted if necessary. This is indicated by the walker shown in dashed lines 20 as well as the arrows clarified. This extends the handle 21 in sufficient depth in the recording 11 into it. The recording 11 is as a flat tubular elastic Umgriffbereich 12 designed and adapts to the shape of the handle 21 at. This will put pressure on the inserted handle 21 exercised to prevent unintentional sliding out of the handle 21 to prevent. It also comes with inserted handle 21 by its own weight or by the weight of the walker 20 in the recording 11 to a lever effect, causing the handle 21 is firmly trapped and / or can tilt. Slipping out can thus be additionally prevented. Furthermore, the recording includes 11 an inside 17 , which by their adhesive surface for firm grip of the handle 21 in the holding device 10 contributes. Thus, an easy insertion and removal of the walker 20 possible and there is no decrease in the retention properties of the recording 11 ,

The Umgriffbereich 12 the holding device 10 includes according to 3 for example, a belt 14 that around the fixture 10 herumverläuft. To attach the belt 14 for example, the Umgriffbereich 12 put around and sewn together in double layer of fabric.

In 4a C are different embodiments of the holding device 10 in plan view of a sectional plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the Umgriffbereichs 12 along the intersection IV-IV 3 simplified illustrated schematically. 4a shows the grip area 12 the embodiment according to 3 , which is an elastic and / or flexible tube, which may be open on both sides, for example. The tube has a constant throughout its length inside diameter.

The Umgriffbereich 12 has a circular opening for insertion of the handle 21 to exert even pressure on it from all sides. In 4a is the Umgriffbereich 12 designed as a foam tube. The inside 17 the foam tube has one for holding the handle 21 sufficient stiction. The Umgriffbereich 12 could be made for example as an extruded tube.

In 4b indicates the grip area 12 an additional full lining 13 on. Here, the Umgriffbereich 12 have sufficient mechanical stability, whereas with the lining 13 the required stiction is achieved. The Umgriffbereich 12 could be made, for example, as a coextruded tube. Alternatively, for example, an additional layer of a preferably adhesive material in the Umgriffbereich 12 be introduced. Alternatively, the liner could 13 also be provided only in sections.

The Umgriffbereich 12 can either have a tubular shape or, as out 4c can be seen also formed from a sheet material to a tube and connected. To connect the two edges, for example, an adhesive tape 19 be used. The inside 17 of the grip area 12 is formed by a side of the starting material. For example, a foam mat can be used as the starting material.

The inside 17 the foam tube or the lining 13 have a surface with an adhesive property or high static friction. The coefficient of static friction of the material of the inside 17 or the lining 13 in terms of the material of the handle 21 a walker 20 (eg, plastic) is in the range of 0.1 to 1; preferably in the range of 0.1 to 0.7; preferably in the range of 0.1 to 0.4. Slipping out of the walker 20 can thus by the uniform pressure and the stiction between the inside 17 or the lining 13 and the handle 21 be prevented.

Alternatively, the recording 11 a holding device 10 through a Velcro closure 16 be formed as in 5a -B shown. For this purpose, Velcro fasteners are on two opposite edge regions of a sheet-like starting material 16 attached, which allow the Umgriffbereich 12 the recording 11 to form a tube or bag and then with the Velcro fasteners 16 to fix. 5a and 5b show views rotated 90 ° about a vertical axis of rotation. Conveniently, a foam mat or a textile mat, in particular a felt mat, can be used as the material. In addition, the holding device 10 For example, eyelets 18 exhibit. This can, for example, a belt 14 be fastened by the example, a carrying on the body is facilitated.

According to the embodiment of the 6a -B is the grip area 12 with a substantially full-scale carrying device 15 surround. The views in 6a and 6b are at 90 ° around a vertical axis of rotation turned. In the illustrated embodiment, the carrying device 15 made of a flat starting material (eg leather or plastic). This is for example the Umgriffbereich 12 put around and sewn in double fabric layer. This embodiment can also attachment eyelets 18 have, which on the support means 15 are attached.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

 holder

11

 admission

12

 Umgriffbereich

13

 lining

14

 belt

15

 support means

16

 velcro fastener

17

 inside

18

 securing eye

19

 duct tape

20

 walker

21

 handle

30

 person

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 202017000170 U1 [0004]
• DE 20018545 U1 [0005]
• DE 20005625 U1 [0006]

Cited non-patent literature

• EN ISO 9999 [0002]

Claims (21)

Wearable holding device ( 10 ) for at least one walker ( 20 ), wherein the holding device ( 10 ) at least one recording ( 11 ) into which a handle ( 21 ) of the walker ( 20 ), characterized in that the receptacle ( 11 ) as a flat, at least partially tubular, elastic and / or adhesive grip region ( 12 ) is trained. Holding device ( 10 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that it is in the Umgriffbereich ( 12 ) is a, preferably open on both sides, tube. Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the grip area ( 12 ) has a constant throughout its length inside diameter. Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device ( 10 ) two shots ( 11 ) for each walker ( 20 ), which on opposite sides of the holding device ( 10 ) are located. Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle ( 11 ) is longer in its longitudinal axis than the sum of the lengths of two handles ( 21 ) of walking aids ( 20 ). Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the diameter of the receptacle ( 11 ) is set such that when inserted handle ( 21 ) of a walker ( 20 ) a pressure force on the recording ( 11 ) on the handle ( 21 ) is exercised. Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle ( 11 ) for the handle ( 21 ) a full or partially circumferential lining ( 13 ) having. Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip area ( 12 ) the lining ( 13 ) or the inside ( 17 ) of the recording ( 11 ). Holding device ( 10 ) according to claim 8, characterized in that the static coefficient of friction of the lining ( 13 ) or the inside ( 17 ) is in the range of 0.1 to 1, in particular in the range of 0.1 to 0.7, in particular in the range of 0.1 to 0.4. Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastic modulus of the grip region ( 12 ) in the range of 50 to 1000 N / mm ² , in particular in the range of 60 to 600 N / mm ² , in particular in the range of 100 to 300 N / mm ² . Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip area ( 12 ) consists of sheet material, which is at least partially connected. Holding device ( 10 ) according to claim 11, characterized in that the grip area ( 12 ) a Velcro fastener ( 16 ) having. Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device ( 10 ) is tubular and / or tubular. Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip area ( 12 ) a carrying device ( 15 ). Holding device ( 10 ) according to claim 14, characterized in that the carrying device ( 15 ) is made of a sheet-like starting material. Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device ( 10 ) a belt ( 14 ) having. Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip area ( 12 ) Of foam, in particular polyethylene foam and / or ethylene-vinyl acetate foam exists. Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle ( 11 ) is provided as a one-piece component. Holding device ( 10 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip area ( 12 ) consists of textile material, in particular felt. Arrangement comprising at least one walker ( 20 ) and a holding device ( 10 ) for a walker ( 20 ), characterized in that the Holding device ( 10 ) is configured according to at least one of the preceding claims. Arrangement according to claim 20, characterized in that the walking aid ( 20 ) a walking / walking stick and / or a forearm crutch and / or a similar walking aid ( 20 ).

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