EP1437114A1 - Pivotable leg support with automatic length adjustment for a wheelchair - Google Patents

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EP1437114A1
EP1437114A1 EP03028738A EP03028738A EP1437114A1 EP 1437114 A1 EP1437114 A1 EP 1437114A1 EP 03028738 A EP03028738 A EP 03028738A EP 03028738 A EP03028738 A EP 03028738A EP 1437114 A1 EP1437114 A1 EP 1437114A1
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  • the invention relates to a legrest for a wheelchair, which comprises a frame part on which the legrest is pivotally mounted.
  • adjustable leg supports to be provided between a sitting position and a are adjustable to essentially horizontal position to store the lower leg of the wheelchair user.
  • the angle adjustment of the leg support results from therapeutic, anatomical and / or personal requirements of the wheelchair user.
  • the lateral freedom of movement of the wheelchair user is of great importance to a problem-free side exit or getting on the wheelchair, for example when changing trains to another seat, not to hinder.
  • This is it is desirable if the top edge of the leg rest is below of the user's lower leg.
  • the front edge of the legrest must be behind the knee of the the leg of the wheelchair user to be supported. Otherwise, would when leaving or climbing on the wheelchair with his leg or lower leg through the footrest be disturbed. Apart from inconvenience, it results here also a not negligible risk of an accident.
  • Another disadvantage is that due to unfavorable Leverage ratios of the known adjustment mechanisms in many cases insufficient forces can be realized to the Sufficient adjustment of the angle of the loaded leg support sure.
  • Still other known designs include an adjustment mechanism which is firmly connected to the wheelchair frame is so that an individual use and an individual Adaptation to the needs of the wheelchair user are not possible.
  • the invention has for its object a leg support to create the type mentioned above, which with a simple structure and simple, inexpensive to manufacture while avoiding the disadvantages of the prior art an automatic Has length adjustment.
  • the leg rest according to the invention is characterized by a number significant benefits.
  • legrest sees the linkage of a 4-joint mechanism with a 3-link mechanism.
  • Construction causes a change in the length of the support arm, which is pivotally mounted on the frame part and its Length can be changed by servo motor, automatically lifting or lower the legrest. That means the leg rest when pivoting from the substantially vertical Sitting position in a substantially horizontal position automatically becomes longer, so that a corresponding automatic length compensation results.
  • the leg support according to the invention has a telescopic support arm comprises a main part and a push rod, it is possible to adjustability in the smallest of spaces to realize. This results in a very compact Structure of the leg support.
  • double-sided rocker arm in connection with a pressure rod, which is from a first lever part of the rocker arm (hinged on both sides) extends to the frame part and by using a tension rod that is (articulated connected) from the second lever part of the rocker arm to the free end of the push rod extends with very simple means the combination of a 3-link mechanism described above realized with a 4-joint mechanism.
  • the lever arm comprises a linear drive.
  • This linear actuator includes commercially available components, so that the total manufacturing cost the leg support can be very low. So for example, a 24 V DC motor is used, which drives a drive spindle with a nut combs, which is firmly connected to the push rod. By the mother will put the rotary motion of the motor into the required translatory movement of the push rod converted.
  • Such a structure is simple and inexpensive producible and is characterized by a high robustness.
  • All components of the drive unit according to the invention can stored and / or guided in a common housing become. This will damage the drive unit avoided by pollution. At the same time it prevents that the user of the wheelchair is using in an undesirable manner comes into contact with the drive elements and if necessary can damage.
  • the frame part is essentially one vertical axis swiveling on a wheelchair frame is stored.
  • the leg support according to the invention can existing wheelchair constructions can be added without these must always be changed. Particularly advantageous it is when the frame part is removable on the wheelchair is stored. As a result, the leg support according to the invention, for example to transport the wheelchair, or Adaptation to the respective circumstances of the user can be installed quickly and easily.
  • two leg supports on one Wheelchair can be provided. However, it can only a leg support to support the leg required of the wheelchair user.
  • leg support according to the invention makes it possible to use conventional foot plates or footplate constructions on the push rod assemble, so that here too great compatibility with existing ones There are wheelchair concepts.
  • the configuration according to the invention results in a structure in which the legrest is its greatest length in the horizontal Position, as is the anatomical Conditions of the wheelchair user is required.
  • the servo motor drive takes over four Basic functions: On the one hand it serves as a drive, on the other hand it forms the supporting system of the leg support according to the invention. It also leads to the desired automatic Length compensation. In addition, it enables inclusion or storage the footplate, which itself is infinitely adjustable.
  • leg support according to the invention extends over wide areas, especially the legrest is on Different wheelchair constructions can be used. she is removable and swiveling and therefore adapts to the respective Operating conditions.
  • the figures first show a section of a wheelchair frame 8 with a schematically represented seat cushion 10.
  • a frame part 1 is pivotally mounted about a vertical axis 9.
  • the frame part 1 is thus pivoted away laterally, so as can be seen from the illustration in FIG. 2. Farther can the frame part 1 lifted up and thus from the Wheelchair frame 8 can be separated.
  • the frame part 1 On the frame part 1 is a substantially horizontal Pivotal axis 12 pivotally mounted a support arm 2, the a main part 3 and a telescopically mounted on this Includes push rod 4.
  • the main part 3 comprises one in detail Linear drive, not shown, for example with a Spindle and a nut as well as a DC motor. By Actuation of the linear drive, the push rod 4 is relative extended or retracted to the main part 3.
  • On the main part 3 is a double by means of a pivot axis 13 acting rocker arm 5, which is a first lever part 5a and a second lever part 5b.
  • first lever part 5a On the first lever part 5a is via a pivot axis 14 pivotally mounted a pressure rod 6, the other end pivotally mounted on the frame part 1 via a pivot axis 15 is.
  • the second lever part 5b is supported about a pivot axis 16 pivotable, a tension rod 7, which at its other end is coupled to the push rod 4 via a pivot axis 17.
  • the leg rest according to the invention thus forms a virtual one Pivotal point that corresponds to the pivot point or axis of rotation of the knee of the user of the wheelchair by arranging the legrest the wheelchair is brought to cover. This will create a Relative movement between the leg support and the lower leg of the leg to be supported prevented.
  • the invention Legrest extends over the adjustment angle, thus finds a superposition of a rotary movement and a translational movement of the footplate takes place.
  • the push rod 4 has a bearing head 19 at its free end. This can be appropriate to the respective structural Requirements are adjusted.
  • a calf pad 18 is provided on the side to the To be able to support the calf of the wheelchair user accordingly.
  • protective devices according to the invention and / or padding can be provided, in particular variable cross sections of the compression rod 6 and the tension rod 7 as well as the rocker arm 5 and cover the danger Exclude crushing the leg of the wheelchair user.
  • the electrical connection of the leg support according to the invention can be done via contact pins, for example in the area the storage of the frame part 1 on the wheelchair frame 8 can be provided. However, it is also possible to add provide electrical cables or plugs.
  • leg support according to the invention thus has a low and short structure, which allows freedom of movement of the wheelchair user is not disabled. Still done an automatic length compensation, for example with an adjustment angle of 115 ° to 180 ° the anatomical Requirements fully met.
  • the Handling of the leg support according to the invention is made much easier, so that both the wheelchair user and accompanying persons can handle them easily.

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A leg support has a supporting arm (SA) (2) on bearings so as to swivel on a frame part (FP) (1). A slide rod (4) can operate like a telescope in relation to a main part (3). On a free end area, the SA has a double-sided rocker lever (5) to swivel on bearings with its first lever part (5a) linked with an articulated joint by means of a compression bar (6) on the FP.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Beinstütze für einen Rollstuhl, welcher ein Rahmenteil umfasst, an welchem die Beinstütze schwenkbar gelagert ist.The invention relates to a legrest for a wheelchair, which comprises a frame part on which the legrest is pivotally mounted.

Aus dem Stand der Technik ist es bekannt, bei Rollstühlen, insbesondere bei Elektrorollstühlen, winkelverstellbare Beinstützen vorzusehen, die zwischen einer Sitzposition und einer im Wesentlichen horizontalen Position verstellbar sind, um auf diese Weise den Unterschenkel des Rollstuhlbenutzers zu lagern.It is known from the prior art for wheelchairs, especially for electric wheelchairs, adjustable leg supports to be provided between a sitting position and a are adjustable to essentially horizontal position to store the lower leg of the wheelchair user.

Die Winkelverstellbarkeit der Beinstütze ergibt sich aus therapeutischen, anatomischen und/oder persönlichen Erfordernissen des Rollstuhlbenutzers.The angle adjustment of the leg support results from therapeutic, anatomical and / or personal requirements of the wheelchair user.

Ob eine spezifische Beinstützen-Konstruktion für den jeweiligen Patienten oder Rollstuhlbenutzer geeignet ist, ist durch medizinisches Fachpersonal zu entscheiden. Dabei ist insbesondere ausschlaggebend, wo sich die Drehachse der verschwenkbaren Beinstütze befindet, um dem Benutzer nicht nur eine bequeme Lagerung seines Beines zu ermöglichen, sondern auch das Einsteigen in den Rollstuhl bzw. das Verlassen des Rollstuhls zu ermöglichen. Ein weiterer, wesentlicher Aspekt liegt in der Länge der Beinstütze. Diese muss an die anatomischen Gegebenheiten des Benutzers anpassbar sein.Whether a specific leg support construction for each Is suitable for patients or wheelchair users medical professionals to decide. Here is particular decisive where the pivot axis of the pivotable Leg rest is not only a convenient to the user To allow storage of his leg, but also that Boarding or leaving the wheelchair to enable. Another essential aspect lies in the Legrest length. This must take into account the anatomical conditions be customizable.

Weiterhin ist zu beachten, dass die seitliche Bewegungsfreiheit des Rollstuhlbenutzers, bezogen auf seine Sitzposition, von großer Bedeutung ist, um ein problemloses seitliches Verlassen oder Besteigen des Rollstuhls, beispielsweise beim Umsteigen auf einen anderen Sitz, nicht zu behindern. Hierzu ist es wünschenswert, wenn die Oberkante der Beinstütze sich unterhalb des Unterschenkels des Benutzers befindet. Weiterhin muss sich die Vorderkante der Beinstütze hinter dem Knie des abzustützenden Beins des Rollstuhlbenutzers befinden. Anderenfalls würde dieser beim Verlassen oder Besteigen des Rollstuhls mit seinem Bein oder Unterschenkel durch die Fußstütze gestört werden. Abgesehen von Unannehmlichkeiten ergibt sich hierbei auch eine nicht zu vernachlässigende Unfallgefahr.It should also be noted that the lateral freedom of movement of the wheelchair user, based on their seating position, is of great importance to a problem-free side exit or getting on the wheelchair, for example when changing trains to another seat, not to hinder. This is it is desirable if the top edge of the leg rest is below of the user's lower leg. Farther the front edge of the legrest must be behind the knee of the the leg of the wheelchair user to be supported. Otherwise, would when leaving or climbing on the wheelchair with his leg or lower leg through the footrest be disturbed. Apart from inconvenience, it results here also a not negligible risk of an accident.

Daraus folgt, dass sich die Schwenkachse der Beinstütze nicht mit der anatomischen Kniegelenk-Schwenkachse deckt. Aus der Bewegungsgeometrie ergibt sich damit, dass sich die Beinstütze beim Anheben aus der Sitzposition in die horizontale Position relativ zum Unterschenkel des Benutzers verkürzt, so dass dessen Bein im gestreckten Zustand in seiner Länge eingeengt wird.It follows that the pivot axis of the legrest does not with the anatomical knee pivot axis. From the Geometry of motion results from the fact that the leg support when lifting from the sitting position into the horizontal position shortened relative to the lower leg of the user, so that Leg narrowed in length when stretched becomes.

Die aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Konstruktionen für elektrisch winkelverstellbare Beinstützen zeichnen sich insgesamt durch eine Vielzahl von Nachteilen aus.The constructions known from the prior art for electrically adjustable leg supports stand out overall by a variety of disadvantages.

Um die Problematik der Länge der Beinstütze in der Sitzposition bzw. der horizontalen Position zu kompensieren, zeigt der Stand der Technik Konstruktionen, die einen sehr hohen und weit vorstehenden Aufbau aufweisen. Hierdurch wird das seitliche Ein- und Aussteigen sowie das Umsteigen des Rollstuhlfahrers auf einen anderen Sitz stark behindert.To the problem of the length of the legrest in the sitting position or to compensate for the horizontal position, the State of the art constructions that have a very high and have a widely protruding structure. This will make the side Boarding and alighting and changing the wheelchair user severely handicapped to another seat.

Ein weiterer Nachteil besteht darin, dass aufgrund ungünstiger Hebelverhältnisse der bekannten Verstellmechanismen vielfach keine ausreichenden Kräfte realisiert werden können, um die Winkelverstellung der belasteten Beinstütze ausreichend sicherzustellen.Another disadvantage is that due to unfavorable Leverage ratios of the known adjustment mechanisms in many cases insufficient forces can be realized to the Sufficient adjustment of the angle of the loaded leg support sure.

Andere, vorbekannte Konstruktionen mit einem automatischen und körpergerechten Längenausgleich weisen den Nachteil auf, dass sie sehr schwer sind und sehr viel Bauraum in Anspruch nehmen, wodurch sich die Handhabung der Beinstützen sehr erschwert. Hinzu kommt ein hoher fertigungstechnischer Aufwand, der mit hohen Herstellungskosten verbunden ist.Other, previously known designs with an automatic and Body length compensation have the disadvantage that they are very heavy and take up a lot of space, which makes handling the leg supports very difficult. In addition, there is a high manufacturing outlay, which is associated with high manufacturing costs.

Wieder andere, vorbekannte Konstruktionen umfassen einen Verstellmechanismus, welcher fest mit dem Rollstuhl-Rahmen verbunden ist, so dass ein individueller Einsatz und eine individuelle Anpassung an die Erfordernisse des Rollstuhlbenutzers nicht möglich sind.Still other known designs include an adjustment mechanism which is firmly connected to the wheelchair frame is so that an individual use and an individual Adaptation to the needs of the wheelchair user are not possible.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Beinstütze der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, welche bei einfachem Aufbau und einfacher, kostengünstiger Herstellbarkeit unter Vermeidung der Nachteile des Standes der Technik eine automatische Längenanpassung aufweist.The invention has for its object a leg support to create the type mentioned above, which with a simple structure and simple, inexpensive to manufacture while avoiding the disadvantages of the prior art an automatic Has length adjustment.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe durch die Merkmalskombination des Hauptanspruchs gelöst. Die Unteransprüche zeigen weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung.According to the invention, the object is achieved by the combination of features of the main claim solved. The subclaims show more advantageous embodiments of the invention.

Die erfindungsgemäße Beinstütze zeichnet sich durch eine Reihe erheblicher Vorteile aus.The leg rest according to the invention is characterized by a number significant benefits.

Das erfindungsgemäß verwirklichte, zugrunde liegende Prinzip der Beinstütze sieht die Verknüpfung eines 4-Gelenk-Mechanismus mit einem 3-Gelenk-Mechanismus vor. Durch diesen erfindungsgemäßen Aufbau bewirkt eine Längenänderung des Trägerarms, der schwenkbar an dem Rahmenteil gelagert ist und dessen Länge servomotorisch veränderbar ist, automatisch ein Anheben oder Absenken der Beinstütze. Das bedeutet, dass die Beinstütze bei einer Verschwenkung von der im Wesentlichen vertikalen Sitzposition in eine im Wesentlichen horizontale Position automatisch länger wird, so dass sich ein entsprechend automatischer Längenausgleich ergibt. The underlying principle realized according to the invention the legrest sees the linkage of a 4-joint mechanism with a 3-link mechanism. Through this invention Construction causes a change in the length of the support arm, which is pivotally mounted on the frame part and its Length can be changed by servo motor, automatically lifting or lower the legrest. That means the leg rest when pivoting from the substantially vertical Sitting position in a substantially horizontal position automatically becomes longer, so that a corresponding automatic length compensation results.

Da die erfindungsgemäße Beinstütze einen teleskopierbaren Trägerarm umfasst, der ein Hauptteil sowie eine Schubstange umfasst, ist es möglich, auf kleinstem Bauraum die Verstellbarkeit zu realisieren. Hierdurch ergibt sich ein sehr kompakter Aufbau der Beinstütze. Durch die Verwendung des erfindungsgemäßen doppelseitigen Kipphebels in Verbindung mit einem Druckstab, der sich von einem ersten Hebelteil des Kipphebels (beidseitig gelenkig verbunden) zu dem Rahmenteil erstreckt und durch die Verwendung eines Zugstabs, der sich (gelenkig verbunden) von dem zweiten Hebelteil des Kipphebels zu dem freien Endbereich der Schubstange erstreckt, wird mit sehr einfachen Mitteln die oben beschriebenen Kombination eines 3-Gelenk-Mechanismus mit einem 4-Gelenk-Mechanismus realisiert. Durch die Möglichkeit, den Druckstab und/oder den Zugstab an unterschiedlichen Anlenkpunkten des doppelseitigen Kipphebels zu lagern, ergibt sich erfindungsgemäß auch die Möglichkeit, die Beinstütze in sehr einfacher Weise hinsichtlich ihres automatischen Längenausgleichs anzupassen. Eine weitere Anpassung kann durch die Wahl der Längen des Zugstabs und/oder des Druckstabs erfolgen, so dass die erfindungsgemäße Beinstütze sowohl für Erwachsenen-Rollstühle als auch für Kinder-Rollstühle verwendbar ist, ohne die Grundkonstruktion ändern zu müssen.Since the leg support according to the invention has a telescopic support arm comprises a main part and a push rod, it is possible to adjustability in the smallest of spaces to realize. This results in a very compact Structure of the leg support. By using the invention double-sided rocker arm in connection with a pressure rod, which is from a first lever part of the rocker arm (hinged on both sides) extends to the frame part and by using a tension rod that is (articulated connected) from the second lever part of the rocker arm to the free end of the push rod extends with very simple means the combination of a 3-link mechanism described above realized with a 4-joint mechanism. Due to the possibility of the compression rod and / or the tension rod different articulation points of the double-sided rocker arm storage, according to the invention there is also the possibility of the legrest in a very simple way with regard to their to adjust automatic length compensation. Another Adjustment can be made by choosing the lengths of the tension rod and / or of the pressure rod, so that the invention Leg support for both adult wheelchairs and for Children's wheelchairs can be used without the basic construction need to change.

Erfindungsgemäß besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn der Hebelarm einen Linearantrieb umfasst. Dieser Linearantrieb umfasst handelsüblich erhältliche Bauelemente, so dass die Gesamt-Herstellungskosten der Beinstütze sehr niedrig sein können. So wird beispielsweise ein 24 V-Gleichstrom-Motor verwendet, welcher eine Antriebsspindel antreibt, die mit einer Mutter kämmt, welche fest mit der Schubstange verbunden ist. Durch die Mutter wird die rotatorische Bewegung des Motors in die erforderliche translatorische Bewegung der Schubstange umgewandelt. Ein derartiger Aufbau ist einfach und kostengünstig herstellbar und zeichnet sich durch eine hohe Robustheit aus. According to the invention, it is particularly advantageous if the lever arm comprises a linear drive. This linear actuator includes commercially available components, so that the total manufacturing cost the leg support can be very low. So for example, a 24 V DC motor is used, which drives a drive spindle with a nut combs, which is firmly connected to the push rod. By the mother will put the rotary motion of the motor into the required translatory movement of the push rod converted. Such a structure is simple and inexpensive producible and is characterized by a high robustness.

Sämtliche Bauteile der erfindungsgemäßen Antriebseinheit können in einem gemeinsamen Gehäuse gelagert und/oder geführt werden. Hierdurch werden Beschädigungen der Antriebseinheit durch Verschmutzung vermieden. Gleichzeitig wird verhindert, dass der Benutzer des Rollstuhls in unerwünschter Weise mit den Antriebselementen in Kontakt kommt und diese gegebenenfalls beschädigen kann.All components of the drive unit according to the invention can stored and / or guided in a common housing become. This will damage the drive unit avoided by pollution. At the same time it prevents that the user of the wheelchair is using in an undesirable manner comes into contact with the drive elements and if necessary can damage.

Besonders günstig ist es, wenn der Rahmenteil um eine im Wesentlichen vertikale Achse schwenkbar an einem Rollstuhlrahmen gelagert ist. Die erfindungsgemäße Beinstütze kann an bestehende Rollstuhl-Konstruktionen angebaut werden, ohne dass diese grundsätzlich geändert werden müssen. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es dabei, wenn der Rahmenteil abnehmbar an dem Rollstuhl gelagert ist. Hierdurch kann die erfindungsgemäße Beinstütze, beispielsweise zum Transport des Rollstuhls, oder zur Anpassung an die jeweiligen Gegebenheiten des Benutzers schnell und einfach montiert werden.It is particularly favorable if the frame part is essentially one vertical axis swiveling on a wheelchair frame is stored. The leg support according to the invention can existing wheelchair constructions can be added without these must always be changed. Particularly advantageous it is when the frame part is removable on the wheelchair is stored. As a result, the leg support according to the invention, for example to transport the wheelchair, or Adaptation to the respective circumstances of the user can be installed quickly and easily.

Es versteht sich, dass erfindungsgemäß zwei Beinstützen an einem Rollstuhl vorgesehen sein können. Es kann jedoch auch nur eine Beinstütze zur Abstützung des jeweils benötigten Beines des Rollstuhlfahrers vorgesehen sein.It goes without saying that according to the invention two leg supports on one Wheelchair can be provided. However, it can only a leg support to support the leg required of the wheelchair user.

Die erfindungsgemäße Beinstütze ermöglicht es, übliche Fußplatten oder Fußplatten-Konstruktionen an der Schubstange zu montieren, so dass auch hier eine große Kompatibilität zu vorhandenen Rollstuhlkonzepten vorliegt.The leg support according to the invention makes it possible to use conventional foot plates or footplate constructions on the push rod assemble, so that here too great compatibility with existing ones There are wheelchair concepts.

Aus oben stehenden Ausführungen ergibt sich, dass die erfindungsgemäße Beinstütze sehr kompakt ausgestaltet ist. In der Sitzposition sind sämtliche beweglichen Bauteile in engster Zuordnung zueinander angeordnet, so dass die Bewegungsfreiheit des Benutzers kaum eingeschränkt wird. From the above statements it follows that the invention Leg rest is very compact. In the Sitting position are all moving components in the tightest Assigned to each other so that freedom of movement of the user is hardly restricted.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung ergibt sich ein Aufbau, bei welchem die Beinstütze ihre größte Länge in der horizontalen Position aufweist, so wie dies durch die anatomischen Gegebenheiten des Rollstuhlbenutzers gefordert wird.The configuration according to the invention results in a structure in which the legrest is its greatest length in the horizontal Position, as is the anatomical Conditions of the wheelchair user is required.

Erfindungsgemäß übernimmt der servomotorische Antrieb vier Grundfunktionen: Zum einen dient er als Antrieb, zum anderen bildet er das tragende System der erfindungsgemäßen Beinstütze. Weiterhin führt er zu dem gewünschten automatischen Längenausgleich. Zudem ermöglicht er die Aufnahme oder Lagerung der Fußplatte, welche selbst stufenlos einstellbar ist.According to the invention, the servo motor drive takes over four Basic functions: On the one hand it serves as a drive, on the other hand it forms the supporting system of the leg support according to the invention. It also leads to the desired automatic Length compensation. In addition, it enables inclusion or storage the footplate, which itself is infinitely adjustable.

Durch die erfindungsgemäß gewählte Konstruktion ergibt sich ein sehr großer Längenausgleich, welcher bei üblichen Übersetzungsverhältnissen der beschriebenen Hebelgetriebe beispielsweise 85 mm oder mehr betragen kann.The construction chosen according to the invention results a very large length compensation, which with normal gear ratios the lever mechanism described for example Can be 85 mm or more.

Erfindungsgemäß ergibt sich eine große Hubkraft, wobei bei einem größer werdenden Verstellwinkel eine günstigere Krafteinleitung erfolgt, so dass gewährleistet ist, dass die Beinstütze auch bei Erreichen der horizontalen Position über ausreichende Kraftreserven verfügt.According to the invention there is a large lifting force, with one increasing adjustment angle a cheaper introduction of force takes place so that it is guaranteed that the legrest sufficient when reaching the horizontal position Reserves of power.

Der Einsatzbereich der erfindungsgemäßen Beinstütze erstreckt sich über weite Bereiche, insbesondere ist die Beinstütze an unterschiedlichsten Rollstuhl-Konstruktionen verwendbar. Sie ist abnehmbar und verschwenkbar und passt sich somit den jeweiligen Einsatzbedingungen an.The area of application of the leg support according to the invention extends over wide areas, especially the legrest is on Different wheelchair constructions can be used. she is removable and swiveling and therefore adapts to the respective Operating conditions.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung beschrieben. Dabei zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Teilansicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Beinstütze, und
Fig. 2
eine Draufsicht auf die in Fig. 1 gezeigte Anordnung.
The invention is described below using an exemplary embodiment in conjunction with the drawing. It shows:
Fig. 1
is a schematic partial view of an embodiment of the legrest according to the invention, and
Fig. 2
a plan view of the arrangement shown in Fig. 1.

Die Figuren zeigen zunächst einen Ausschnitt aus einem Rollstuhlrahmen 8 mit einem schematisch dargestellten Sitzkissen 10. Über Lagerelemente 11, die einen Drehzapfen aufweisen, ist um eine vertikale Achse 9 schwenkbar ein Rahmenteil 1 gelagert. Das Rahmenteil 1 ist somit seitlich wegschwenkbar, so wie sich dies aus der Darstellung der Fig. 2 ergibt. Weiterhin kann das Rahmenteil 1 nach oben abgehoben und somit von dem Rollstuhlrahmen 8 getrennt werden.The figures first show a section of a wheelchair frame 8 with a schematically represented seat cushion 10. About bearing elements 11, which have a pivot, is A frame part 1 is pivotally mounted about a vertical axis 9. The frame part 1 is thus pivoted away laterally, so as can be seen from the illustration in FIG. 2. Farther can the frame part 1 lifted up and thus from the Wheelchair frame 8 can be separated.

An dem Rahmenteil 1 ist um eine im Wesentlichen horizontale Schwenkachse 12 verschwenkbar ein Trägerarm 2 gelagert, der ein Hauptteil 3 sowie eine teleskopisch an diesem gelagerte Schubstange 4 umfasst. Der Hauptteil 3 umfasst einen im einzelnen nicht gezeigten Linearantrieb, beispielsweise mit einer Spindel und einer Mutter sowie einem Gleichstrommotor. Durch Betätigung des Linearantriebes wird die Schubstange 4 relativ zu dem Hauptteil 3 ausgefahren bzw. zurückgezogen.On the frame part 1 is a substantially horizontal Pivotal axis 12 pivotally mounted a support arm 2, the a main part 3 and a telescopically mounted on this Includes push rod 4. The main part 3 comprises one in detail Linear drive, not shown, for example with a Spindle and a nut as well as a DC motor. By Actuation of the linear drive, the push rod 4 is relative extended or retracted to the main part 3.

An dem Hauptteil 3 ist mittels einer Schwenkachse 13 ein doppelt wirkender Kipphebel 5 gelagert, der ein erstes Hebelteil 5a und ein zweites Hebelteil 5b umfasst.On the main part 3 is a double by means of a pivot axis 13 acting rocker arm 5, which is a first lever part 5a and a second lever part 5b.

An dem ersten Hebelteil 5a ist über eine Schwenkachse 14 schwenkbar ein Druckstab 6 gelagert, dessen anderes Ende schwenkbar über eine Schwenkachse 15 an dem Rahmenteil 1 gelagert ist.On the first lever part 5a is via a pivot axis 14 pivotally mounted a pressure rod 6, the other end pivotally mounted on the frame part 1 via a pivot axis 15 is.

Das zweite Hebelteil 5b lagert, um eine Schwenkachse 16 verschwenkbar, einen Zugstab 7, welcher an seinem anderen Ende über eine Schwenkachse 17 mit der Schubstange 4 gekoppelt ist. The second lever part 5b is supported about a pivot axis 16 pivotable, a tension rod 7, which at its other end is coupled to the push rod 4 via a pivot axis 17.

Die erfindungsgemäße Beinstütze bildet somit einen virtuellen Drehpunkt, der mit dem Drehpunkt bzw. der Drehachse des Knies des Benutzers des Rollstuhls durch Anordnung der Beinstütze an dem Rollstuhl zur Deckung gebracht wird. Hierdurch wird eine Relativbewegung zwischen der Beinstütze und dem Unterschenkel des abzustützenden Beins verhindert. Die erfindungsgemäße Beinstütze verlängert sich über den Verstellwinkel, somit findet eine Überlagerung einer rotatorischen Bewegung und einer translatorischen Bewegung der Fußplatte statt.The leg rest according to the invention thus forms a virtual one Pivotal point that corresponds to the pivot point or axis of rotation of the knee of the user of the wheelchair by arranging the legrest the wheelchair is brought to cover. This will create a Relative movement between the leg support and the lower leg of the leg to be supported prevented. The invention Legrest extends over the adjustment angle, thus finds a superposition of a rotary movement and a translational movement of the footplate takes place.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung des Antriebs erfolgt eine Selbsthemmung, so dass das durch die Beinstütze gebildete Hebelgetriebe im unbetätigten Zustand ein statisch bestimmtes System bildet. Ein ungewolltes Absenken der Beinstütze wird somit verhindert.Due to the design of the drive according to the invention self-locking, so that the leg support is formed Lever gear in the unactuated state a statically determined System forms. An unintentional lowering of the legrest will thus prevented.

Um an der erfindungsgemäßen Beinstütze eine Fußplatte anzuordnen bzw. um ein Trägerrohr der Fußplatte aufzunehmen, weist die Schubstange 4 an ihrem freien Ende einen Lagerkopf 19 auf. Dieser kann in geeigneter Weise an die jeweiligen baulichen Anforderungen angepasst werden.In order to arrange a footplate on the legrest according to the invention or to receive a support tube of the footplate the push rod 4 has a bearing head 19 at its free end. This can be appropriate to the respective structural Requirements are adjusted.

Weiterhin ist seitlich ein Waden-Polster 18 vorgesehen, um die Wade des Rollstuhl-Benutzers entsprechend abstützen zu können. Es versteht sich, dass erfindungsgemäß Schutzeinrichtugnen und/oder Polsterungen vorgesehen sein können, um insbesondere veränderliche Querschnitte des Druckstabs 6 und des Zugstabs 7 sowie des Kipphebels 5 abzudecken und die Gefahr eine Quetschung des Beins des Rollstuhl-Benutzers auszuschließen.Furthermore, a calf pad 18 is provided on the side to the To be able to support the calf of the wheelchair user accordingly. It goes without saying that protective devices according to the invention and / or padding can be provided, in particular variable cross sections of the compression rod 6 and the tension rod 7 as well as the rocker arm 5 and cover the danger Exclude crushing the leg of the wheelchair user.

Der elektrische Anschluss der erfindungsgemäßen Beinstütze kann über Kontaktstifte erfolgen, die beispielsweise im Bereich der Lagerung des Rahmenteils 1 an dem Rollstuhlrahmen 8 vorgesehen sein können. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, zusätzlich elektrische Kabel oder Stecker vorzusehen.The electrical connection of the leg support according to the invention can be done via contact pins, for example in the area the storage of the frame part 1 on the wheelchair frame 8 can be provided. However, it is also possible to add provide electrical cables or plugs.

Es ergibt sich, dass die erfindungsgemäße Beinstütze somit einen niedrigen und kurzen Aufbau aufweist, der die Bewegungsfreiheit des Rollstuhlfahrers nicht behindert. Weiterhin erfolgt ein automatischer Längenausgleich, der beispielsweise bei einem Verstellwinkel von 115° auf 180° den anatomischen Anforderungen in vollem Umfang gerecht wird.It follows that the leg support according to the invention thus has a low and short structure, which allows freedom of movement of the wheelchair user is not disabled. Still done an automatic length compensation, for example with an adjustment angle of 115 ° to 180 ° the anatomical Requirements fully met.

Durch die Abschwenkbarkeit und Abnehmbarkeit ist ein bequemes Ein- und Aussteigen sowie ein Heranfahren an Objekte ohne Unterfahrmöglichkeit gewährleistet.Due to the swiveling and detachability is a convenient Getting in and out as well as approaching objects without Underride possibility guaranteed.

Durch die kleine Baugröße und das geringe Gewicht wird die Handhabung der erfindungsgemäßen Beinstütze sehr erleichtert, so dass sowohl der Rollstuhlfahrer als auch Begleitpersonen diese problemlos handhaben können. Due to the small size and low weight, the Handling of the leg support according to the invention is made much easier, so that both the wheelchair user and accompanying persons can handle them easily.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Rahmenteilframe part
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Trägerarmsupport arm
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HauptteilBulk
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Schubstangepushrod
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Kipphebelrocker arm
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erstes Hebelteilfirst lever part
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zweites Hebelteilsecond lever part
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Druckstabpressure bar
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Zugstabtension rod
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RollstuhlrahmenWheelchair frame
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Achseaxis
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Sitzkissenseat cushions
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Lagerelementbearing element
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Schwenkachse - BeinstützeSwivel axis - legrest
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Schwenkachse - KipphebelSwivel axis - rocker arm
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Schwenkachse - Druckstab/KipphebelSwivel axis - push rod / rocker arm
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Schwenkachse - Druckstab/RahmenteilSwivel axis - pressure rod / frame part
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Schwenkachse - Zugstab/KipphebelSwivel axis - pull rod / rocker arm
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Schwenkachse - Zugstab/LagerkopfSwivel axis - tension rod / bearing head
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Polsterpad
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Lagerkopfbearing head

Claims (5)

Beinstütze für einen Rollstuhl, welcher ein Rahmenteil (1) umfasst, an welchem die Beinstütze schwenkbar gelagert ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Beinstütze einen schwenkbar an dem Rahmenteil (1) gelagerten Trägerarm (2) umfasst,
dass der Trägerarm (2) servomotorisch längenveränderbar ist und ein Hauptteil (3) sowie eine relativ zu diesem teleskopierbare Schubstange (4) umfasst,
dass der Trägerarm (2) am freien Endbereich mit einem schwenkbar gelagerten, doppelseitigen Kipphebel (5) versehen ist, dessen erstes Hebelteil (5a) über einen gelenkig an dem Rahmenteil (1) gelagerten Druckstab (6) gelenkig verbunden ist, und
dass der freie Endbereich der Schubstange (4) über einen gelenkig gelagerten Zugstab (7) gelenkig mit dem zweiten Hebelteil (5b) des Kipphebels (5) verbunden ist.Legrest for a wheelchair, which comprises a frame part (1) on which the legrest is pivotably mounted, characterized in that the legrest comprises a support arm (2) pivotably mounted on the frame part (1),
that the support arm (2) can be changed in length by a servomotor and comprises a main part (3) and a push rod (4) which can be telescoped relative to it,
that the support arm (2) is provided at the free end region with a pivotably mounted, double-sided rocker arm (5), the first lever part (5a) of which is articulated via a pressure rod (6) articulated on the frame part (1), and
that the free end region of the push rod (4) is connected in an articulated manner to the second lever part (5b) of the rocker arm (5) via an articulated tension rod (7). Beinstütze nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Trägerarm (2) einen Linearantrieb umfasst.Legrest according to claim 1, characterized in that the support arm (2) comprises a linear drive. Beinstütze nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Rahmenteil (1) um eine im Wesentlichen vertikale Achse (9) schwenkbar an einem Rollstuhlrahmen (8) gelagert ist.Legrest according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the frame part (1) is mounted on a wheelchair frame (8) so as to be pivotable about a substantially vertical axis (9). Beinstütze nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Rahmenteil (1) abnehmbar an dem Rollstuhl gelagert ist.Legrest according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the frame part (1) is removably mounted on the wheelchair. Beinstütze nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an dem Trägerarm (2) bzw. der Schubstange (4) eine Fußplatte gelagert ist.Leg support according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a footplate is mounted on the support arm (2) or the push rod (4).
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