EP0467854A1 - Löschbare Verbindung für zwei Krücken - Google Patents

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EP0467854A1
EP0467854A1 EP91810573A EP91810573A EP0467854A1 EP 0467854 A1 EP0467854 A1 EP 0467854A1 EP 91810573 A EP91810573 A EP 91810573A EP 91810573 A EP91810573 A EP 91810573A EP 0467854 A1 EP0467854 A1 EP 0467854A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
    • A61H3/02—Crutches
    • A61H3/0244—Arrangements for storing or keeping upright when not in use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
    • A61H3/02—Crutches
    • A61H3/0244—Arrangements for storing or keeping upright when not in use
    • A61H2003/025—Arrangements for storing or keeping upright when not in use with devices for securing a pair of crutches together

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  • the present invention relates to a device for removably joining two crutches in a symmetrical position, in particular with a view to ensuring their stability in a standing position when they are placed against a support situated above the level of their center of gravity, comprising two complementary interlocking elements, secured respectively to each of said crutches, the interlocking axes of these elements extending laterally to these crutches, and being located at the same level on one and the other crutch.
  • a device of this kind has already been proposed in DE-A1-3 530 387.
  • the means proposed for removably joining the two crutches in a symmetrical position are either magnets or a Velcro® type fabric glued on two symmetrical parts of the crutches to be brought together. It turns out that the two means proposed for removably joining two crutches are not suitable for all the possible uses of this method of attachment.
  • the two crutches of a pair of crutches can in particular be removably joined when it is desired to place the crutches against a support located above the level of their center of gravity, in order to hold them upright, their meeting giving two support points on the ground. In such a case, the magnets may possibly be suitable.
  • the goal is to form two support points on the ground so that a third support point located above the level of their center of gravity is enough to guarantee the stability of the crutches assembled in position. standing.
  • a third support point located above the level of their center of gravity is enough to guarantee the stability of the crutches assembled in position. standing.
  • assembled crutches are often placed against a support located above the level of their center of gravity, so that only a crutch rests on the ground so that the rigidity of the assembly does not allow not to correct this defect and the two unstable crutches fall, which the assembly precisely aims to avoid.
  • the object of the present invention is to remedy the above-mentioned drawbacks.
  • the present invention relates to a device for removably joining two crutches according to claim 1.
  • the device for removably joining the two crutches according to the present invention is simple to make and to operate. Its ability to keep the crutches assembled in the position of use is independent of the force which unites them, so that their separation does not require any effort, but they are however not liable to separate accidentally in the position of use. In addition, the flexibility of the assembly conferred by the circular interlocking sections which at the same time constitute a real articulation between the assembled crutches, always allows these crutches to take a relative position in which they both rest on the ground. by turning one relative to the other around their interlocking axis.
  • the attached drawing illustrates, schematically and by way of example, various variants of the device object of the present invention.
  • Figure 1 is an elevational view of a pair of crutches assembled using this device.
  • Figure 2 is an elevational view of the pair of crutches of Figure 1 separated from each other.
  • Figure 3 is an enlarged partial view with cutaway of this device.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the pair of crutches assembled placed on the ground and resting against a wall.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a variant of FIG. 3.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of a variant of Figure 4 with a third support point to replace an external support.
  • Figure 7 is a partial elevational view of a stand provided with the third fulcrum of Figure 6 in the retracted position.
  • Figure 8 is a partial sectional view of Figure 7 the third fulcrum being shown in the position of use.
  • Figure 9 is an elevational view of the device object of the invention used with another type of stand.
  • the crutches shown in Figures 1 to 4 each include a support rod 1, a handle 2 which extends laterally to this rod 1, which is extended by a slightly oblique part 3 which ends in a semi-supporting element circular 4 for the forearm.
  • a handle 2 has a female coupling element 5 in the axis of the handle, while the other handle has a male coupling element 6 which extends axially in front of its end .
  • the cross sections of these two coupling elements 5 and 6 are circular in order to allow the crutches to rotate around the interlocking axis. These elements are dimensioned so that once fitted into each other, they provide an adjustment without play in order to achieve a mutual fixing although removable of these crutches.
  • Figures 1 and 4 show these crutches removably attached to each other. As soon as this fixation is carried out, it is enough to find any point of support located above the level of their center of gravity so that these crutches become stable on their two feet.
  • This removable attachment of the crutches to each other is mainly used to provide a stable position when the crutches are placed against a support located above the level of the center of gravity of the crutches. It can also be used when you want to temporarily release a hand, for example to grab a handrail.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a variant of the device which is the subject of the invention, according to which the male element 6 has a housing 7 opening laterally in the interlocking face of this male element 6.
  • This housing 7 contains a ball 8 pressed towards the exterior by a spring 9 and retained in the housing by an annular rim 10 of a tube 11 driven into the housing 7.
  • the female part 5 of the socket has a groove 12 intended to receive the ball 8 when the male element 6 is fitted into the female element 5.
  • the purpose of this ball 8 is to avoid inadvertent separation of the coupling elements 5 and 6 and also makes it possible to achieve a freer adjustment of the fitted surfaces.
  • FIGS. 6 to 8 relate to a retractable support 13 mounted on one of the crutches 1.
  • This retractable support 13 of elongated shape has a semi-annular section in order to adapt to the rod 1 of the crutch in the retracted position ( Figure 7).
  • the bottom 13a of the support 13 moves outward to allow it to adapt to the end of the stand generally provided with a non-slip end piece 14.
  • the other end 13b of the support 11 also has an outwardly curved portion followed by a straight segment.
  • a tenon 15 projects outside the curved part and engages in an adjustment orifice 16 of the rod 1.
  • a ring 17 surrounds the support 13. It serves on the one hand to keep it assembled to the rod 1 On the other hand, by axial sliding along the rod 1, this ring 17 can, while rising, move aside the support 13 from the rod 1 (FIG. 8) or, by down, fold it back against this rod 1.
  • the tenon 15 serves to prevent movement of the support 13 along the rod 1 during the axial movement of the ring 17.
  • An accentuated curvature 13c formed at the upper end of the support 13 prevents the ring 17 from moving beyond this end.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a variant of the invention adapted to another type of crutches.
  • this pair of crutches 18 can be equipped with a support 13 identical to that illustrated by these figures.
  • the male-female interlocking elements 19, 20 are preferably located at the upper ends of the crutches.
  • the device which has just been described is simple to manufacture as well as to use.
  • the assembly and separation of the crutches requires a minimum of force.
  • the user can for example go up or down a staircase without the risk of seeing the crutches accidentally separate.
  • the spacing of the support 13 of the stand and its folding down are obtained by simple sliding of the ring 17, an operation which can be carried out with one hand.

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EP91810573A 1990-07-20 1991-07-15 Löschbare Verbindung für zwei Krücken Expired - Lifetime EP0467854B1 (de)

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CH2409/90 1990-07-20
CH240990A CH683497A5 (fr) 1990-07-20 1990-07-20 Paire de béquilles.
CH32491A CH683821A5 (fr) 1991-02-01 1991-02-01 Dispositif pour réunir de façon amovible deux béquilles.
CH324/91 1991-02-01

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