EP1919429A1 - Krücke - Google Patents

Krücke

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EP1919429A1
EP1919429A1 EP06783989A EP06783989A EP1919429A1 EP 1919429 A1 EP1919429 A1 EP 1919429A1 EP 06783989 A EP06783989 A EP 06783989A EP 06783989 A EP06783989 A EP 06783989A EP 1919429 A1 EP1919429 A1 EP 1919429A1
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Prior art keywords
support
crutch
armpit support
armpit
pivot point
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English (en)
French (fr)
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EP1919429B1 (de
Inventor
Torbjørn RODAHL
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Jacob Aalls Gate 28 AS
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Jacob Aalls Gate 28 AS
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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
    • 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
    • A61H2003/0227—Crutches convertible from armpit- into forearm-model

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a crutch, and more specifically to a crutch as disclosed in the preamble of independent claim 1.
  • a crutch with a shoulder support and a spring-mounted hand support is previously known from US-Al 5901724. Apart from the spring-mounted hand support, this crutch differs little from crutches of the type that have been known from way back and which are, inter alia, known from old war films.
  • a crutch for simultaneous support of the user's hand and forearm is previously known from DE 195 47 484 Al, the said publication describing a crutch where the hand grip at one end is rigidly connected to the forearm support and at its other end is rigidly connected to the rod-shaped part of the crutch by means of a continuous tube.
  • the crutch according to the present invention endeavours to provide an improvement of the previously known crutches for a more natural gait and better support of the user's body when using the crutch.
  • the crutch according to the invention is characterised by the features disclosed in the characterising clause of independent claim 1.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective partial view of the crutch according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the crutch shown in Figure 1 in different positions while in use.
  • FIG. 1 is a partial view of a crutch 50 according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, which crutch includes a rod 1, a handgrip 3 connected to the upper end of the rod 1, and a forearm support 5, and wherein an armpit support 7 is pivotally mounted to the forearm support 5.
  • the pivot point 9 of the armpit support 7 is advantageously adjustable essentially in the vertical direction by means of a first adjustment device 11 arranged between the pivot point 9 of the armpit support 7 and the forearm support 5.
  • a second adjustment device 13 is advantageously arranged between the pivot point 9 and the armpit support 7 for essentially vertical adjustment of the distance between the armpit support 5 and the pivot point 9.
  • the first and the second adjustment devices 11, 13 make it possible to adjust the pivot point 9 to lie level with the elbow joint of a user.
  • the first adjustment device 11 is advantageously an adjustment bracket attached to the back of the forearm support 5.
  • the second adjustment device 13 is advantageously an adjustable rod or telescopic connection.
  • the pivoting of the armpit support link 9 is advantageously limited by a stop 17 to an essentially extended state of the crutch 50, essentially only forward swinging of the rod 1 relative to the armpit support 7 being allowed, as shown in Figure 2.
  • a stop 17 In the position marked 1. in Figure 2 the load on handgrip 3, forearm support 5 and armpit support 7 is further indicated by respective arrows.
  • the armpit support 7 and/or forearm support 5 are advantageously padded.

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)
  • Finish Polishing, Edge Sharpening, And Grinding By Specific Grinding Devices (AREA)
  • Reciprocating, Oscillating Or Vibrating Motors (AREA)
  • Manipulator (AREA)
  • Walking Sticks, Umbrellas, And Fans (AREA)
EP06783989A 2005-08-30 2006-08-28 Krücke Not-in-force EP1919429B1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
NO20054028A NO323450B1 (no) 2005-08-30 2005-08-30 Krykke
PCT/NO2006/000306 WO2007027098A1 (en) 2005-08-30 2006-08-28 Crutch

Publications (2)

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EP1919429A1 true EP1919429A1 (de) 2008-05-14
EP1919429B1 EP1919429B1 (de) 2011-06-08

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EP (1) EP1919429B1 (de)
AT (1) ATE511828T1 (de)
NO (1) NO323450B1 (de)
WO (1) WO2007027098A1 (de)

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US9289346B2 (en) 2012-10-26 2016-03-22 Wisys Technology Foundation, Inc. Ergonomic crutch
US9808393B2 (en) 2013-06-27 2017-11-07 Better Walk, Inc. Mobility aids and related methods
EP3107515B1 (de) * 2013-10-22 2019-05-08 David Varilek Umwandelbare krücke
USD883651S1 (en) 2018-01-03 2020-05-12 Better Walk, Inc. Joint stabilization sock
US20220023088A1 (en) * 2018-12-21 2022-01-27 Lifbak Limited Armpit support
USD989472S1 (en) 2021-04-02 2023-06-20 Better Walk, Inc. Sock

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US2408604A (en) * 1944-11-22 1946-10-01 Al R Brooks Crutch
JP2665448B2 (ja) * 1993-11-04 1997-10-22 拓也 山崎 歩行補助杖
US20040139995A1 (en) * 2003-01-16 2004-07-22 Hsieh Erh Li Rotatable or adjustable crutch

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Publication number Publication date
NO323450B1 (no) 2007-05-14
NO20054028D0 (no) 2005-08-30
NO20054028L (no) 2007-03-01
WO2007027098A1 (en) 2007-03-08
ATE511828T1 (de) 2011-06-15
EP1919429B1 (de) 2011-06-08

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