EP1968520A1 - Aide a la marche - Google Patents

Aide a la marche

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EP1968520A1
EP1968520A1 EP06733483A EP06733483A EP1968520A1 EP 1968520 A1 EP1968520 A1 EP 1968520A1 EP 06733483 A EP06733483 A EP 06733483A EP 06733483 A EP06733483 A EP 06733483A EP 1968520 A1 EP1968520 A1 EP 1968520A1
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Prior art keywords
walking aid
handle
aid according
wheel
frame structure
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EP1968520A4 (fr
Inventor
Gunnel Blomgren
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SIGBJOERNSSON, JESPER
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Sigbjornsson Jesper
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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
    • A61H3/04—Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
    • 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
    • A61H3/04—Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
    • A61H2003/046—Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons with braking means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2210/00—Space saving
    • A63B2210/50—Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport

Definitions

  • a walking aid comprising a frame structure comprising a first part and a second part, a handle connected at the upper part of said first part, a first wheel arranged at the lower end of said first part and a second wheel arranged at the lower end of said second part, wherein said wheels are arranged to said frame structure to provide stability in a first plane when gravitational load is applied to said handle and wherein said walking aid device is arranged to extend along one side of the user.
  • a walking aid comprising a frame structure comprising a first part and a second part, a handle connected at the upper part of said first part, a first wheel arranged at the lower end of said first part and a second wheel arranged at the lower end of said second part, wherein said wheels are arranged to said frame structure to provide stability in a first plane when gravitational load is applied to said handle and wherein said walking aid device is arranged to extend along one side of the user wherein one of said wheels is steerably arranged by means of said handle.
  • a carrier device which provides a very efficient aid device for carrying different loads, e.g. a shopping bag, without any difficulty.
  • a carrier device which provides a very efficient aid device for carrying different loads, e.g. a shopping bag, without any difficulty.
  • said first part is rotatable in relation to said second part, to arrange for said first wheel to be steerable, which provides a very cost efficient design.
  • the second part is pivotally connected to said first part by means of a pivot device, which provides an especially compact design.
  • the upper portion of the frame structure comprises an arm rest device, extending from the handle (18) and upwards, preferably including a U-shaped arm rest means, providing a cost effective, comfortable and compact design.
  • Fig. 1 shows a preferred embodiment according to the invention seen in a side- view
  • Fig. 2 shows the device of Fig. 1 seen from above
  • Fig. 3 shows a side-view of the device of Fig. 1 in a folded state.
  • Fig. 1 there is shown a side view of a preferred embodiment according to the invention.
  • the first frame part 1 generally has the design of a conventional kind of crutch 10, 12, 18 having a wheel 11 attached to its lower end.
  • this part comprises an elongated tube member 12 at the top of which there is attached a plastic member 10, which plastic member 10 comprises a handle 18 and an upper U- shaped arm rest portion 1OA.
  • a casing 17 fixed in the axial direction, but arranged with a bearing 15 between the tube 12 and the casing 17 to allow for rotational movement of the first part 1 in relation to said casing 17.
  • a second part 2 of the construction is pivotally attached to said casing 17 by means of pivot hinge 22 arranged in a protrusion 13 from said casing 17.
  • the pivot hinge 22 allows for a pivoting action in the vertical plane, i.e. a plane comprising the elongated tube 12.
  • the second part 2 comprises a second elongated tube 23, which at its upper portion is arranged with a bend 23 A. At the lower end of the tube 23 there is attached a second wheel 21.
  • first frame part 1 and the second frame part 2 in the form of a support rod 4.
  • the support rod 4 is pivotally attached to the second tube 23 by means of a pivot hinge 25, which is arranged on a casing 24 fixedly attached to the second tube 23.
  • a further casing 41 which is slideably arranged onto the first elongated tube 12. Accordingly the front end 41 of the support rod 4 may slide onto the first elongated tube 12.
  • Fig. 1 it is shown position of said support rod 4 where the walking aid is intended for use, i.e. extending substantially horisontally between the two tubes 12, 23 to secure a sufficient distance L between the two wheels 11, 21.
  • That distance L ought to be at least 30 cm and should preferably not be more than 1 m.
  • the distance L is about half a meter.
  • the reason for having such a distance between the wheels 11, 21 is to arrange for sufficient stability when using the walking aid.
  • the crutch like part 1 is arranged at an angle ⁇ in relation to a vertical line, to assure that gravitational load that is applied to the handle 18 will be directed to fall within the space between the two wheels 11, 21. Accordingly this feature of the design safeguards that stability will be achieved when the user applies load to the handle 18.
  • the angle ⁇ might be varied within a relatively wide range, e.g. 10-60°, depending on individual needs of the user. In the shown example the angle is about 25-35°.
  • a carrying device 3 e.g. in the form of a hanger hook, to allow for hanging different items, e.g. shopping bags, onto the walking aid, by means of which an easy way of carrying items is achieved.
  • brake mechanism 19 comprising braking handle 19A arranged adjacent to the handle 18 and a pivot mechanism comprising a rod 19B with a friction element 19C at its lower end. Accordingly this braking mechanism 19 allows a user to control the speed and/or holding the walking aid still.
  • the wheels 11, 21 being used could be of any design, but it is preferred to use some kind of cheap mass- produced plastic wheels, e.g. used for golf bags or similar known devices.
  • Fig. 2 there is shown device from above.
  • the walking aid 1, 2 is extremely compact in one plane, e.g. generally extending merely in a vertical plane. Thanks to this design the walking aid is easy to move around in crowded and tricky areas and does also require extremely little space. Moreover this view clarifies that the walking aid is merely stable in the plane of movement of it, but not in a plane perpendicular to the movement, i.e. sideways. However thanks to making the first part of the structure 1 rotatable in relation to second part 2, the front wheel 11 will be steerable and thereby the user has no problem in keeping the walking aid at a position that provides for sufficient stability, together with the user also sideways.
  • the use thereof is similar to the use of a bike, which provides a synergetic effect since the most people are familiar with the use/steering of a bike.
  • the walking aid according to the invention should preferably be used on the opposite side, in relation to the leg that is problematic, e.g. causes pain.
  • the walking aid 1, 2 should preferably be applied along the side opposite to the one of the leg that causes problems. Indeed this provides an easier way of walking for people having that kind of problem, compared to using a crutch.
  • FIG. 3 there is shown a side view of the device shown in Fig. 1, but in a folded state. As can be seen this folded state is achieved by sliding the casing 41 upwards along the first tube 12 whereby the second tube 23 will pivot in the pivot joint 22 to move close to the first tube 12, whereby an extremely compact unit is achieved, for easy transportation etc.
  • the invention is not limited by the preferred embodiment described above, but the skilled person realizes that many modifications may be performed within the scope of the appended claims.
  • the arrangement of the moveable/pivotable support rod 4 is not a requirement, i.e. the main purpose of the walking aid is fulfilled also if this is fixed between the two tubes 12, 23.
  • the support rod 4 may be eliminated if instead a more solid connection is arranged between the attachment device 17, between the first and second tube 12, 23.
  • the invention is not limited to the use of merely two wheels, but that for example two wheels may be applied to the second part 2, e.g. to obtain the possibility of having the walking aid positioned upright without supporting it. Indeed this might be achieved also by using sufficiently wide wheels 11, 21.
  • the invention is not limited to merely having the front wheel 11 steerable, but the skilled person does understand that it is feasible to arrange for steering of the rear wheel by appropriate transmission of the steering movement of the handle 18, e.g. by the use of a suitable wire that controls a pivoting rear wheel 21.
  • carrying devices 3 e.g. hooks, ropes, shelves, etc. may be attached to the walking aid depending on different needs.
  • materials may be used to produce the walking aid, e.g. plastic rods, homogenous rods, metal tubes, form moulded parts, forged parts, etc. within a variety without departing from the scope of the invention.

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  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
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  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
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Abstract

Cette invention concerne une aide à la marche, qui comprend une structure de cadre (1, 2) présentant: une première partie (1) et une seconde partie (2); une poignée (18) reliée à la partie supérieure de la première partie (1); une première roue (11) montée à l'extrémité inférieure de la première partie (1) et une seconde roue (21) montée à l'extrémité inférieure de la second partie (2). Les roues (11, 21) sont fixées à la structure de cadre (1, 2) pour assurer la stabilité sur un premier plan lorsqu'une charge de gravitation est appliquée sur la poignée (18). L'aide à la marche de l'invention est conçue pour se tenir le long d'un flanc de l'usager, une des roues (11, 21) étant pilotée par ladite poignée (18).
EP06733483A 2005-05-10 2006-05-09 Aide a la marche Withdrawn EP1968520A4 (fr)

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SE0501063 2005-05-10
PCT/SE2006/050113 WO2006121404A1 (fr) 2005-05-10 2006-05-09 Aide a la marche

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EP1968520A1 true EP1968520A1 (fr) 2008-09-17
EP1968520A4 EP1968520A4 (fr) 2012-02-29

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DE202010016170U1 (de) 2010-12-03 2011-02-17 Sigbjörnsson, Jesper Gehhilfe
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US4962781A (en) * 1989-12-26 1990-10-16 Kanbar Maurice S Collapsible rolling cane
US5188138A (en) * 1991-07-10 1993-02-23 Kabushiki Kaisha Japan Health Walking stick with wheels
US5938240A (en) * 1996-02-09 1999-08-17 Gairdner; James R. Control device and method for wheeled skates and the like
US6217056B1 (en) * 1998-10-27 2001-04-17 Kimihiro Tsuchie Walking aid
JP2003116941A (ja) * 2001-10-10 2003-04-22 Kimihiro Tsuchie ロフストランド・ローラー・ｔ字型杖

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN109303673A (zh) * 2017-07-26 2019-02-05 刘红阳 一种智能导盲拐杖

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