ES1069068U

ES1069068U - Walking device (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1069068U
Application number: ES200802289U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Jose Francisco Romero Diez; Javier Pose Palleiro
Original assignee: BUSINESS TO MARKET INNOVACION; BUSINESS TO MARKET INNOVACION SL
Current assignee: BUSINESS TO MARKET INNOVACION; BUSINESS TO MARKET INNOVACION SL
Priority date: 2008-11-07
Filing date: 2008-11-07
Publication date: 2009-01-16

Abstract

Walker device, which being intended to help a young child to walk in its first steps in an upright position, is characterized because it comprises a modular structure of tubular sections that are connected together by removable connection mechanisms ( 2), also incorporating at least one pair of support wheels (7) on the floor, an intermediate handle (3) from which the child holds with his hands in an upright position and an upper handle (5) where an adult grabs (6) with one hand to be able to hold and direct the walker assembly. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Dispositivo andador.Walking device

Object of the invention

La presente invención, según se expresa en el enunciado de esta memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un dispositivo andador destinado para ser utilizado por niños de corta edad que están en la fase de aprendizaje a caminar y precisan sujetarse con las manos al dispositivo andador a fin de intentar mantener una posición erguida en equilibrio y avanzar caminando junto con el dispositivo andador que proporciona un soporte de los niños.The present invention, as expressed in the set forth in this specification, refers to a device walker intended for use by young children who they are in the learning phase to walk and need to be subject to hands to the walker device in order to try to keep a upright position in balance and move forward walking along with the walking device that provides support for children.

Background of the invention

En la actualidad existen dispositivos andadores para niños que comprenden en general una estructura con cuatro ruedas previstos de un asiento donde un niño de corta edad se acomoda en dicho asiento impulsándose con las piernas para desplazarse junto con esa estructura con ruedas.Currently there are walking devices for children who generally understand a structure with four Wheels provided for a seat where a young child is accommodates in said seat by pushing with the legs to move along with that structure with wheels.

Description of the invention

El dispositivo andador que constituye el objeto de la invención se determina a partir de una estructura modular formada por distintos tramos tubulares que se pueden conectar entre sí por sus extremos a través de unos característicos mecanismos de conexión, de manera que se pueden obtener distintas configuraciones del dispositivo andador, el cual incorpora al menos un primer asa intermedio para que el niño pueda agarrarse con las manos en posición erguida intentando mantener el equilibrio y un segundo asa superior para que un adulto pueda manejar el conjunto del dispositivo andador, incluyendo además éste unas ruedas inferiores para facilitar el desplazamiento del dispositivo andador impulsado por el niño y/o adulto.The walking device that constitutes the object of the invention is determined from a modular structure formed by different tubular sections that can be connected between yes by its extremes through characteristic mechanisms of connection, so that different configurations can be obtained of the walking device, which incorporates at least a first handle intermediate so that the child can hold hands in upright position trying to maintain balance and a second handle superior so that an adult can handle the whole walking device, including this one also lower wheels to facilitate the movement of the driven walker device by the child and / or adult.

Por otro lado, el andador incorpora al menos una pata formada por los distintos tramos tubulares, en cuyo extremo inferior se acopla un par de ruedas, mientras que superiormente se prolonga hacia arriba para desembocar en el asa superior de donde agarra el adulto con una de sus manos.On the other hand, the walker incorporates at least one leg formed by the different tubular sections, at the end of which a pair of wheels is attached while lower extend up to open at the top handle where grab the adult with one of his hands.

En otra realización el dispositivo andador podría incorporar dos patas, en cuyos extremos inferiores se acoplarían respectivos pares de ruedas.In another embodiment the walking device could incorporate two legs, whose lower ends are would couple respective pairs of wheels.

Otra realización consiste en un dispositivo andador de tres patas, en cuyos extremos inferiores se acoplan tres pares de ruedas, mientras que en una zona de confluencia de dichas patas o zona próxima a la misma estará situado el asa intermedio donde se sujeta el niño con las manos.Another embodiment consists of a device three-legged walker, at whose lower ends three are coupled pairs of wheels while in a confluence zone of said legs or area next to it will be located the intermediate handle where the child is held with the hands.

A su vez, en esta realización, de la zona de confluencia de las tres patas arranca una prolongación dirigida hacia arriba que desemboca en el asa superior para manipular el dispositivo andador por el adulto.In turn, in this embodiment, the area of confluence of the three legs starts a directed extension upward leading to the upper handle to manipulate the adult walking device.

Los mecanismos de conexión se caracterizan porque comprenden pares de piezas complementarias que se fijan en los extremos de los distintos tramos tubulares, a la vez que esas piezas poseen medios de acoplamiento entre sí para asegurar la unión entre los distintos tramos adyacentes.The connection mechanisms are characterized because they comprise pairs of complementary pieces that are fixed in the ends of the different tubular sections, while those pieces have means of coupling with each other to ensure union between the different adjacent sections.

En la unión de los distintos tramos tubulares se incorpora un característico casquillo que sirve para reforzar el conjunto de la estructura, contando para ello el casquillo con un rebaje anular donde se encaja un doblez interior extremo de uno de los tramos tubulares adyacentes.At the junction of the different tubular sections incorporates a characteristic bushing that serves to reinforce the set of the structure, counting for it the cap with a annular recess where an extreme inner fold of one of the adjacent tubular sections.

A continuación para facilitar una mejor comprensión de esta memoria descriptiva y formando parte integrante de la misma se acompañan unas figuras en las que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado el objeto de la invención.Next to facilitate a better understanding of this descriptive report and being an integral part of the same accompany some figures in which with character illustrative and not limiting the object of the invention.

Brief description of the drawings

Figura 1.- Muestra una vista del dispositivo andador, objeto de la invención.Figure 1.- Shows a view of the device walker, object of the invention.

Figura 2.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva del dispositivo andador con otra realización diferente a la mostrada en la figura 1.Figure 2.- Shows a perspective view of the walking device with another embodiment different from that shown in Figure 1

Figura 3.- Muestra una vista en alzado seccionado de una pata del dispositivo andador donde se muestra esencialmente un mecanismo de conexión de tramos tubulares modulares, a través de los cuales se arma el dispositivo andador.Figure 3.- Shows an elevation view sectioning of a leg of the walking device where it is shown essentially a mechanism for connecting tubular sections modular, through which the device is assembled walker.

Figura 4.- Muestra una vista en sección de un mecanismo de conexión que incorpora además un asa intermedia donde se agarra un niño con las manos en posición erguida durante el uso del dispositivo de la invención.Figure 4.- Shows a sectional view of a connection mechanism that also incorporates an intermediate handle where a child is held with the hands upright during use of the device of the invention.

Description of the preferred embodiment

Considerando la numeración adoptada en las figuras, el dispositivo andador comprende una estructura formada por tramos tubulares modulares 1 que se unen entre sí mediante mecanismos de conexión 2, contando la citada estructura con un asa intermedio 3 donde se agarra con sus manos un niño/niña 4 en posición erguida, un asa superior 5 de donde agarra un adulto 6 para poder dirigir el dispositivo y pares de ruedas inferiores 7 que facilitan el desplazamiento del conjunto del dispositivo cuando se usa.Considering the numbering adopted in the figures, the walking device comprises a structure formed by modular tubular sections 1 that are joined together by connection mechanisms 2, counting said structure with a handle intermediate 3 where a boy / girl 4 is held with their hands upright position, a top handle 5 where an adult grabs 6 to drive the device and lower wheel pairs 7 which facilitate the movement of the whole device when it's used.

Los mecanismos de conexión 2 comprenden en principio pares de piezas complementarias 8 y 9 fijadas en los tramos tubulares 1 y las cuales se arman entre sí mediante roscado, configurando su unión una estructura abombada exterior de forma esférica.The connection mechanisms 2 comprise in principle pairs of complementary pieces 8 and 9 fixed in the tubular sections 1 and which are assembled together by threaded, configuring its union an external domed structure of spherical shape

El asa intermedio 3 comprende dos vástagos laterales solidarios de una de las piezas complementarias 8 del conjunto de los mecanismos de conexión 2.The intermediate handle 3 comprises two stems solidary sides of one of the complementary pieces 8 of the set of connection mechanisms 2.

En cambio, el asa superior 5 comprende una estructura anular provista de una porción radial hueca 10 que se encastra en una parte extrema de un tramo tubular 1, asegurándose la fijación mediante un pasador 11, remache u otro elemento de anclaje adecuado.Instead, the upper handle 5 comprises a annular structure provided with a hollow radial portion 10 which is embedded in an end part of a tubular section 1, making sure fixing by means of a pin 11, rivet or other element of adequate anchor.

En una realización como la mostrada en la figura 1, el dispositivo andador incluye un solo apoyo en el suelo a través de un par de ruedas 7, de manera que en este caso se presenta una estructura formada por varios tramos tubulares rectos continuados con una discontinuidad materializada por un tramo quebrado 1' con dos terminaciones angulares extremas.In an embodiment like the one shown in the figure 1, the walking device includes a single support on the floor to through a pair of wheels 7, so that in this case it is presented a structure formed by several straight tubular sections continued with a discontinuity materialized by a section broken 1 'with two extreme angular endings.

En la figura 2, se muestra un dispositivo andador que presenta una estructura de tres patas: una central vertical formada por dos tramos verticales tubulares 1 y un tramo quebrado 1', y dos patas inclinadas 1'' dirigidas hacia atrás que poseen unas terminaciones angulares superiores 12 solidarias de una pieza pareja 9 de uno de los mecanismos de conexión 2, pieza que está conectada a su vez al tramo quebrado 1', cuyo extremo inferior conecta con la terminación superior de los tramos verticales de la pata central.In figure 2, a device is shown walker that has a three-legged structure: a central vertical formed by two tubular vertical sections 1 and a section broken 1 ', and two inclined legs 1' 'directed backwards that they have superior angular endings 12 solidarity of a even piece 9 of one of the connection mechanisms 2, part that it is connected in turn to the broken section 1 ', whose lower end connects with the upper termination of the vertical sections of the central leg

Esta estructura de dispositivo andador de tres patas incorpora además un tramo vertical superior 1 conectado en la confluencia de las tres patas citadas, confluencia donde se encuentra el respectivo mecanismo de conexión que asocia las tres patas y el citado tramo vertical superior 1, al cual está conectado el asa superior 5.This structure of three walker device legs also incorporates a vertical upper section 1 connected in the confluence of the three legs mentioned, confluence where find the respective connection mechanism that associates the three legs and said upper vertical section 1, to which it is connected the upper handle 5.

Los pares de piezas 8 y 9 de los mecanismos de conexión 2 comprenden un cuerpo tubular interior 13 ajustado al respectivo tramo tubular 1, 1' y un cuerpo exterior abombado 14 unido al cuerpo interno 13, incluyendo además unas aletas radiales 15 que unen ambos cuerpos 13 y 14 para conseguir una mayor solidez de dichas piezas 8 y 9.The pairs of pieces 8 and 9 of the mechanisms of connection 2 comprise an inner tubular body 13 adjusted to the respective tubular section 1, 1 'and a domed outer body 14 attached to the internal body 13, also including radial fins 15 that join both bodies 13 and 14 to achieve greater solidity of said pieces 8 and 9.

El dispositivo de la invención incorpora además un tirante de seguridad 16 para evitar caídas accidentales al niño/niña. Este tirante amarra al niño/niña por la cintura con ayuda de una faja 25 ó similar, conectándose su extremo libre en un travesaño 17 de ese asa superior 5.The device of the invention further incorporates a safety strap 16 to prevent accidental falls to the boy girl. This brace ties the boy / girl around the waist with help of a belt 25 or similar, connecting its free end in a crossbar 17 of that upper handle 5.

Por otro lado, para reforzar la unión entre los tramos tubulares adyacentes se ha previsto la incorporación de un casquillo 18 ajustado en el interior de esos tramos tubulares, de manera que el tramo de uno de ellos remata en un doblez interior 19 que se encaja en un rebaje anular 20 del casquillo 18, mientras que el extremo del otro tramo tubular adyacente se remata en un doblez exterior 21 sobre el que hace tope el borde libre del cuerpo interior 13 de una de las piezas 9 para asegurar la retención axial. En la unión de los tramos tubulares cabe la posibilidad de intercalar una junta intermedia 22 donde asentará el doblez exterior 21 citado y también el borde libre del cuerpo interior 13 de la respectiva pieza 8, asentando por la otra cara de la citada junta intermedia 22.On the other hand, to strengthen the union between adjacent tubular sections the incorporation of a cap 18 fitted inside those tubular sections, of so that the section of one of them ends in an interior fold 19 which fits into an annular recess 20 of the bushing 18, while the end of the other adjacent tubular section is topped in a fold exterior 21 on which the free edge of the body stops inside 13 of one of the pieces 9 to ensure retention axial. In the union of the tubular sections it is possible to insert an intermediate joint 22 where the fold will settle outer 21 cited and also the free edge of the inner body 13 of the respective piece 8, settling on the other side of the aforementioned intermediate joint 22.

Además, tal como se muestra más claramente en la figura 1, las porciones extremas de los tramos tubulares incorporan dos pares de nervaduras longitudinales 23 que se, ajustan en unos ranurados complementarios 24 establecidos en los casquillos 18.In addition, as shown more clearly in the Figure 1, the extreme portions of the tubular sections they incorporate two pairs of longitudinal ribs 23 that are, fit in complementary grooves 24 set in the bushings 18.

Claims

1. Walking device, which being designed to help a young child to walk in their first steps in an upright position, is characterized in that it comprises a modular structure of tubular sections that are connected to each other by means of detachable connection mechanisms ( 2), also incorporating at least one pair of support wheels (7) on the ground, an intermediate handle (3) from which the child is held with their hands upright and an upper handle (5) where an adult is held (6) with one hand to be able to hold and direct the assembly of the walking device.

2. Walking device according to claim 1, characterized in that each connection mechanism comprises a pair of pieces (8 and 9) coupled in the end portions of the tubular sections, parts having connection means between them, such as threaded or other , thus ensuring the connection between adjacent pipe sections in combination with a bushing (18) fitted inside those end portions.

3. Walking device, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate handle (3) comprises two lateral rods integral with one of the even parts (8) of the respective connection mechanism (2).

4. Walking device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a structure formed by a continuation of tubular sections (1) that is interrupted by a broken tubular section (1 ') that joins the rest of the structure by the respective connection mechanisms (2), of which one starts the intermediate handle (3).

5. Walking device according to any one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that it comprises a structure formed by:

--: una pata central con ruedas inferiores (7) que incluye al menos un tramo tubular recto (1) y un tramo quebrado superior (1');a central leg with lower wheels (7) that includes at least one straight tubular section (1) and a broken upper section (1 ');

--: dos patas inclinadas (1'') con otras ruedas inferiores (7), patas que se rematan superiormente en unas terminaciones angulares (12) unidas a una de las piezas (9) que forman parte de un mecanismo de conexión (2) donde confluyen las tres patas, arrancando de la otra pieza pareja (8) de dicho mecanismo de conexión (2) un travesaño vertical (1) donde se conecta el asa superior (5).two inclined legs (1 '') with other lower wheels (7), legs that are topped off at angular endings (12) joined to one of the pieces (9) that are part of a mechanism of connection (2) where the three legs converge, starting from the other even piece (8) of said connecting mechanism (2) a crossbar vertical (1) where the upper handle (5) is connected.

6. Walking device according to any one of claims 2, 4 and 5, characterized in that the parts (8 and 9) of the connecting mechanisms (2) incorporate an internal tubular body (13) fitted in the tubular sections (1, 1 ') and a domed outer body (14), also including radial fins (15) that join said bodies (13 and 14).

7. Walking device, according to claim 6, characterized in that one of the adjacent end portions of the tubular sections has at its free edge an inner fold (19) fitted in an annular recess (20) of the bushing (18), while The free edge of the other extreme end portion has an outer fold (21) where the free edge of one of the even pieces (9) stops.

8. Walking device according to claim 7, characterized in that the end portions of the tubular sections incorporate pairs of longitudinal ribs (23) that fit into complementary grooves (24) established in the bushings (18).

9. Walking device according to any one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that it incorporates an intermediate joint (22) where the outer fold (21) of the corresponding end portion of the tubular section and also the free edge of the inner body (13) ) of the respective piece (8).

10. Walking device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper handle (5) incorporates a hollow radial portion (10) where an end of a tubular section (1) is adjusted and anchored with the aid of a pin (11 ) or similar.

11. Walking device, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it includes a safety strap (16) that holds the boy / girl by one end by his waist by means of a belt (25), while its other end is connected to a crossbar (17) of the upper handle (5).