ES1075005U - Auxiliary scale to facilitate the rise of ladders (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Auxiliary step to facilitate the climbing of stairs consisting of a support that, in its portable version, is placed under one of the feet or fitted in a cane and, in its fixed version, is placed on the steps of the usual stairs dwellings or public places, characterized because, in its portable conception, it has a parallelepiped shape, with rounded corners, whose base is rectangular of about 30 x 15 cm and whose height is about 10 cm, presenting a long side groove (1.1) with widening in long side (1.1.1), a slot in short side (1.2) with widening in short side (1.2.1), a groove in the base (1.3), a through hole (1.4), longitudinal, where, in any of said elements can be fitted with the shaft of a cane (2) provided or not with handle (2.1) and endpiece (2.2). It also has two, three or four blind holes (1.5). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Auxiliary step to facilitate the rise of stairs.

Object of the invention

The invention presented corresponds to a device that is designed to help climb stairs to seniors or anyone else who has difficulties of temporary or permanent mobility. Basically it is a device that roughly halves the actual height of the steps to climb.

The device can solve the problem of two alternative ways: one portable and the other in installation fixed.

Its use is simple because in the case laptop should only be attached to the sole of the shoe or the cane habitual of extended use among the elderly or with problems of motor skills, proposing a solution that the device is integrated into the cane itself. In the case of fixed installation it is very proper installation permanently on the stairs of the habitual housing or of public or private establishments that do not have the problem solved with better formulas such as escalators, ramps, elevators or the like. However it also recommends its installation in general in any type of buildings with mechanized means as before mentioned in anticipation of possible breakdowns or periods in which these automatic installations are out of service for reasons of ordinary maintenance.

The possibility of its inclusion is not ruled out. said installation systematically in building projects of new construction in the same way that has been considered convenient ramp provision to overcome certain barriers Urban Architectural

It's so simple that it doesn't require just learning.

Sector of the technique to which the invention relates

The invention presented affects the Sector of Current Needs of Life and specifically to the chapter of Health, Protection and Entertainment in relation to Medical Sciences, directly affecting the manufacture of accessories and accessories for the elderly or with difficulties Temporary or permanent mobility.

Background of the invention

To solve the problem of the difficulty of climbing stairs for all kinds of people only known the traditional formulas that consist of installing elevators, ramps, sliding platforms, escalators, etc. well known. The importance of this type of facilities has been taken into consideration by the authorities responsible for mobility in cities to the point that has been duly regulated to try to decrease possible the effects of the so-called "architectural barriers urban. "

However, there are often cases in which it is practically impossible to eliminate these barriers due to lack of space for the installation of elevators, escalators or similar solutions. This has the consequence that certain people of a certain age, who live on high floors, they are forced to face the problem of climbing stairs to the point that many times prefer not to leave home to Avoid the bad time of the ascent to your home.

The only provisions that are known for alleviate this problem as much as possible, without resorting to solutions mechanical, are those that refer to the standardization of steps measures in such a way that the builders of buildings must comply with the established regulations giving the Stair steps standard footprint measures and "risers" that refer to the width and height of each step.

It is generally known that it is much more comfortable to climb stairs the smaller the dimension of the "riser" of its steps. Being true that the total potential energy that the person to save a certain height, it is no less true that the ascension gains in comfort if it is done through steps Lower. The knees and muscles in general suffer less and are It carries the rhythm of breathing better. The existence of "landing" also favors ascension.

Well, the inventor, knowledgeable about all this type of circumstances presents in this document a solution novel, within the reach of all kinds of economies, which facilitates the stair climbing with the advantage of its simplicity in use and ease of transport in the case of the portable option.

Description of the invention

The present invention, as it has remained exposed above, refers to a new device that is designed to facilitate the climb of stairs to the people of certain age, with motor problems or inadequacies in respiratory system

The basic feature of the invention is that its use reduces the height of the rungs of a ladder that, as we indicated above, are Technically known as risers.

In its most elementary conception, it consists of a solid or hollow body, or partially lightened that is shaped parallelepiped whose base is a rectangle of about 30 x 15 cm and whose height is about 10 cm. In time we will see that in certain applications should be shaped like a trunk quadrangular pyramid. It is made of lightweight material of the type of natural or artificial cork, low specific weight woods, expanded polyurethane, etc.

The dimensions quoted are those necessary for that can rest firmly in all its breadth, the shoe of a adult person The principle of operation is understood easily, just imagine that if we put that body in any step, the action is equivalent to adding a new step artificial. It is also understood that once used in the first step, it is necessary to move it to the next one so that the person keep climbing that provisional staircase with steps riser is half of those of the royal staircase.

The discomfort of having to go is evident moving the body of the invention step by step, the inventor conceives three possibilities so that his idea can be well Welcome by those who need it. With any of these three possibilities are achieved the same effects.

First, the proposed solution is that of provide the device with a system that allows its quick and easy fastening under one of the shoes just before starting the rise. Note that the device applies to only one of the shoes.

The second solution, more comfortable, well no requires bending down, it is especially suitable for those people who use cane and it consists of applying the piece of the invention to the cane itself, in a position that barely bothers, when walking normally, changing the position as soon as You need to start the ascent by a ladder. It is evident that of this solution can benefit anyone using exceptionally a cane for a certain period of time. This solution also supports another option consisting of integrating the device in the cane itself giving this one a structuring special.

Finally the third alternative is the permanent installation of two devices of the invention in each of the steps of the stairs of all types of housing or establishments have or not other mechanized means more advanced.

In principle it seems unnecessary to give more explanation so that the operating principle of the invention. However, more abundantly, we will say that a person who applies the sole of one of his shoes on the device object of the invention, will gain in height the equivalent half riser of the main staircase just by standing on said device. Therefore when you have to advance the another foot to place it on the next step, you must ascend the equivalent to the other half riser.

The figures in the next section will help better understand the different possibilities that we just to mention.

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Brief description of the drawings

Six figures are included that illustrate schematically the shape of the device, its alternatives and the Possibility of use.

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Figure one

This figure is schematically represented in four orthogonal plan views (from above and from below), elevation and profile of the basic device of the invention.

The following elements are indicated:

one.-

Auxiliary step

1.1.-

Long side groove

1.1.1.-

Wide lateral widening

1.2.-

Short side groove

1.2.1.-

Short side widening

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Groove in the base

1.4.-

Through hole

1.5.-

Blind hole

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Figure 2

This figure represents, by way of example, one of the ways in which the auxiliary step can attach to an ordinary cane. The slot is used in this case in long side.

The following is indicated, in addition to the elements from the previous figure:

2.-

Walking stick

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Sole

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Figure 3

This figure represents another form in which the auxiliary step can be coupled to the same cane. Be use in this case the groove in short side appreciating the widening said groove in its lower part for housing of the count.

The following has been noted:

2.1.-

Mango

2.2.-

Tip

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Figure 4

This figure represents one of the possibilities of transporting the auxiliary step on the cane when this is not necessary. The slot has been used in the base.

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Figure 5

The installation case is represented here permanent of a series of auxiliary steps in a staircase. In This case, when the transport problem does not occur, is used A larger module. In order to explain the upload process The following has been included:

d1 to d5.-

Successive positions right foot

i1 to i5.-

Successive left foot positions

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Description of a preferred embodiment

Auxiliary step to facilitate the climb of stairs (1) (Figs. 1 to 5) consisting basically of a support where one of the feet can be placed so that the person ascending a ladder, with certain riser steps, perceives that the riser that must be saved in its ascent is approximately half and that, according to a preferred embodiment by the inventor, it consists of an auxiliary step (1) parallelepipedic, with slightly rounded vertices, whose base is a rectangle of about 30 x 15 cm and whose height is about 10 cm in order to provide a sufficient surface to allow the firm support of one of the feet of the person who is going to use it to ascend a ladder with steps that have a riser height of the
usual.

The auxiliary step (1) presents, in its most versatile conception, a long side groove (1.1), a short side groove (1.2), a groove in the base (1.3) and a hole (1.4) which, being parallel to the groove in the base (1.3), is located in the geometric center of the opposite faces corresponding.

The long side (1.1) and side grooves Short (1.2) have a long lateral widening (1.1.1) and a short lateral widening (1.2.1) respectively in one of its ends

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Additionally, the auxiliary step (1) presents at its base two, three or four blind holes that serve to host as many tetons of a complementary module (no represented) to save risers of greater height than the usual when appropriate.

With this design, it is possible to use the auxiliary step (1) in various ways that we describe.

In the most elementary way, just hold the auxiliary step (1) to the sole of the shoe of any of the feet. The clamping mode has not been represented but any system can be valid such that some ribbons, elastic bands or any other procedure that can later be separated easily.

This operation must be performed at the foot of the staircase that is intended to climb.

When the person is in an upright position on the foot equipped with the auxiliary step (1) the height it has gained over the ground is equivalent to the height of half a step, then, as it has already been indicated, the auxiliary step (1) has a height approximately equal to half risers. It is understood that to achieve with the opposite foot the next step, it will be enough to ascend the equivalent to the other half riser and so on until reach the top of the stairs.

Since this form of use can be uncomfortable when holding the auxiliary step (1) to the shoe and remove it later, with the added inconvenience that, due to its size, it must be transported in a bag, backpack or similar, the inventor conceives to associate the use of the step auxiliary (1) to a cane (2) of the usual as reflected in the (Figs. 2 and 3).

Bearing in mind that not all canes (assumptions of circular section), have the same diameter, the inventor foresees the manufacturing of the auxiliary step (1) with the Slot and hole measurements that fit into two or three canes guy even thinking about supplying supplementary rings of rubber or similar to compensate for small differences.

The transport of the auxiliary step (1) is effect in the manner represented in (Fig. 4) in such a way that previously it has been coupled, exerting slight pressure, to the slot in the base (1.3) or inserted into the cane (2) by the hole (1.4) after removal of the handle (2.1) or the end (2.2). In that position the auxiliary step (1) is transported with ease and stands at the minimum longitudinal orientation gauge.

The time has come to use it to undertake a ladder, the auxiliary step (1) is released and engages, either in the long side groove (1.1) (Fig. 2) or in the groove in short side (1.2) (fig. 3). Note that, in any of these two cases, the count (2.2) is housed in the respective widening on long side (1.1.1) or on short side (1.2.1).

Both in the first and second alternative has been represented the footprint of the foot (3) to better define the way in which the person should move forward in his ascent that develops in the same way as described with previously because the foundation is the same. The most effective way to to advance is to move cane (2), auxiliary step (1) and foot of form simultaneous. If this is not done, it is clear that the movement of the walking stick (2) with the auxiliary step (1) must always precede the foot movement

Finally, the inventor considers the use of the auxiliary step (1) of your invention as fixed installation by permanently installing it in the most frequently used stairs whether or not they have the means usual mechanical auxiliaries.

In that case, the auxiliary step (1) may have other dimensions to make it more comfortable and does not require even grooves or the holes and extensions mentioned above. Alone requires small holes for the passage of screws or screws of subjection (not represented), being able to apply alternatively the usual gluing means. In this case they are not manufactured from parallelepipedic form, but in hollow conical shape with object that it occupies the minimum possible space during the process of its transport from the point of manufacture or supply to that of mounting.

In (Fig. 5) it has been represented Schematic this solution. It is observed that on one side of the staircase and a step has been placed on each step auxiliary (1) that can be firmly attached to the main step by means of screws, staples, glue, etc.

The person who wants to climb must follow the sequence d1-i1, d2-i2 ... d5-i5 where "dn" refers to the foot "right" on the step "n" and "in" has the same Meaning for the left foot.

Finally, it should be noted that each step auxiliary (1) of any type, is manufactured in lightweight material of natural or artificial cork, wood, plastic, aluminum, alloy lightweight, expanded polyurethane or similar as it should reduce your maximum weight possible especially in cases where it should be transported by the person who should use it. For cases of permanent installation, the range of materials also extends to the usual in the construction of stairs.

It is not considered necessary to make the content of this description for a subject matter expert can understand its scope and the advantages derived from the invention, as well as develop and implement the object of the same. However, it should be understood that the invention has been described according to a preferred embodiment thereof, whereby may be subject to change without implying any alteration of the basis of said invention, being able to affect such modifications to the shape, size and / or Manufacturing materials; that is, the terms in which it has remained Exposed this preferred description of the invention, should be always taken with a broad and non-limiting nature.

Claims (3)

1. Auxiliary step to facilitate the climb of stairs consisting of a support that, in its portable version, is placed under one of the feet or embedded in a cane and, in its fixed version, is placed on the steps of the usual stairs of homes or public places, characterized in that, in its portable conception, it has a parallelepipedic shape, with rounded vertices, whose base is rectangular of about 30 x 15 cm and whose height is about 10 cm, presenting a groove in long side (1.1) with wide lateral widening (1.1.1), a short lateral groove (1.2) with short lateral widening (1.2.1), a groove in the base (1.3), a through hole (1.4), longitudinal, where, in any of these elements can fit the cane of a cane (2) equipped or not with handle (2.1) and counters (2.2). It also has two, three or four blind holes (1.5). 2. Auxiliary step to facilitate the ascent of stairs, according to claim one, characterized in that, in its fixed version, it is preferably manufactured in the form of a quadrangular hollow pyramid trunk lacking grooves, holes and widenings, being secured to the ground by any of The usual means. 3. Auxiliary step to facilitate the climb of stairs, according to previous claims, characterized in that it is preferably manufactured in light material such as natural cork, artificial cork, wood, plastic, aluminum, light alloy, expanded polyurethane or any other similar.