JP2002113058A - Crutches with seat - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To meet the needs of a seat for stable sitting and not providing a hindrance to walking with the crutches when the handicapped needs to take a rest for a while during walking on crutches for a long time over a long distance. SOLUTION: A pair of crutch supports are respectively equipped with foldable seats. When walking, the seats are folded and brought close to the crutch supports, and when resting, both seats are connected, and the crutch supports and the seats are formed in H-shape to allow the handicapped to rest sitting on the seats and leaning against a column or a wall surface as a backrest.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for walking with crutches and temporarily resting during use for a long time or a long distance, and a structure of crutches.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Although there is a device having a means for fitting and connecting a pair of canes, it does not have a purpose or a shape for resting while sitting (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-70964).

[0003] A cane having a means for resting while sitting is known, but there is no means for connecting as a pair, and it is used alone, and is unstable for sitting and resting. is there.

[0004] In addition, there is a means for joining a pair of canes to deform as a stool, but it is structurally unreasonable and inconvenient in handling.

[0005]

Conventionally, there has been a cane equipped with a function of being used as a resting chair or a seat, but it lacks stability or is structurally unreasonable and is difficult to handle. It does not function sufficiently because it is inconvenient when used as a crutch.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and a structure for solving these problems.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, in a crutch with a seat according to the present invention, each of a pair of crutches is provided with a foldable seat, and the two are easily connected to each other to provide an armrest. The chair has a chair, and pillars, trees and walls are used as a backrest to allow for a temporary rest.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings based on embodiments.

FIG. 1 shows a pair of crutches 1a. 1b attached to the seat 3a. 3b to connect the two and form an H-shape in a front view, so that pedestrian A puts pillars B on the back, and seats 3a. 3b
The figure shows a state where the person is sitting and resting.

When used as an ordinary crutch, as shown in FIG. 3b is folded into a crutch post 1a. 1b so as not to disturb the walking motion, and the spring 7 is provided with the seats 3a. The oblique support member 5 rotatable about a fulcrum 9 provided on the frame 3b
a. 2b, and the seats 3a. The swing of 3b is suppressed.

FIG. 4 shows an upright crutch post 1a. 1b and at right angles to the seats 3a. 3b is a side view showing a state in which the frames 2a. 3b are raised, and FIG. 2b is a crutch support 1a. 1b
Is mounted so that the mounting position can be changed up and down with respect to the frame 2a. 2b and seat 3a. 3b is a support shaft 4 penetrating both.
Are pivotally connected to each other in a hinge-like manner.

The spring 7 is also penetrated through the support shaft 4 in a loose manner, and the support shaft 4 also serves as a fulcrum of the spring 7.

FIG. 5 shows a folded seat 3a. 3b, the oblique support 5 is pressed by a spring 7 and the seats 3a. 3b is a crutch support 1a. 1b, but the seats 3a. 3b fixed to male connector 9a.
9b by hand, the oblique support 5 pressed by the spring 7 causes the seats 3a. 3b while rotating about the fulcrum 9 set at 3b. 3b together with the frame 2a. 2b, the base 3a. 3b is a crutch support 1a. 1b is set at a right angle to the support base 5a. 3b is restricted by the stopping claw 6 via the oblique support 5 even if it is pressed from the upper surface.

In the case of folding, the handle 8 attached to the oblique support 5 can be pulled out by hand against the pressing force of the spring 7, and the oblique support 5 can be removed from the stopping claw 6 and lowered.

In the folded state, the seats 3a.
3b is attracted by the spring 7 via the oblique support 5, so that the folded state is stably maintained.

FIG. 2 shows a state in which the seat 3a and the seat 3b are to be joined, and the male connector 9a fixed to the seat 3a.
Of the male connector 9b of the seat 3b is simultaneously inserted into the hole of the female connector 10b fixed to the seat 3b.
Is inserted into the hole of the female connector 10a, and is integrated by coupling the seat 3a and the seat 3b, and is formed into an H shape by the crutch support 1a and the crutch support 1b in a front view.

In a normal crutch, the crutch strut 1a. 1
b, armrests 11, grips 13, and legs 12. When walking with one foot, each crutch column 1a. 1b is placed on the side, and the grip 13 is held by hand to support the weight, and the crutches 1a. 1b, the leg 12 and one leg spliced to the end of the leg 1b advance forward alternately.
2 is moved up and down to determine the position, and the position of the grip 13 is adjusted according to the length of the arm to maintain an optimal walking state.

The seat 3a. 3b in accordance with the waist height. 2b and each crutch strut 1a. The position 1b can be set.

In the embodiment, a pair of crutches 1a. 1b
Seat 2a. 2b each have a male connector 9a. 9
b and female connector 10a. 10b are both installed,
Not limited to this method, provided a male connector on one side,
A female connector may be provided on the other side and fitted and connected.
The connection may be performed by another connection method.

[0021]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it exhibits the following effects.

A crutch is usually used by a person with a disability on one leg, and it is necessary to take a rest on the way to get tired from walking for a long time or a long distance. There may be no similar object.

Conventionally, various means have been proposed to solve this problem, but none has been satisfactory.

In the present invention, each of the pair of crutches is provided with a seat and connected to each other to form a chair with the crutches.
Pillars and walls are used for the backrest and armrests are used for supporting the sides, so stable rest is possible.

Further, when walking, the seat can be folded down to be close to the crutches and a means for preventing swinging is provided, so that walking can be performed without any trouble.

[0026]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a seat is connected, an H shape is formed with a crutch support, and the columns are resting with a backrest.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where the seats are going to be combined.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a seat is raised with respect to a crutch post to make it perpendicular and horizontal.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional side view showing a state where the seat is raised at a right angle and is horizontal with respect to the crutch support.

FIG. 5 is a side cross-sectional view showing a state in which the seat is folded and the crutch is in proximity to the crutch post;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1a crutch support 1b crutch support 2a frame 2b frame 3a seat 3b seat 4 support shaft 5 diagonal support 6 stopping claws 7 spring 8 handle 9 fulcrum 9a male connector 9b male connector 10a female connector 10b Connected body 11 Side support 12 Leg 13 Grip A Pedestrian B Pillars

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A pair of left and right crutches each having a seat having a function of removably connecting the two to each other at a connecting portion, and by connecting the seats, the crutch is connected to the crutch in a front view. Both seats have an H shape, and the seat is formed so that it can be seated, and when it functions as a crutch, it passes through the fulcrum of each crutch and the fulcrum provided at the end of each seat. A crutch with a seat that folds each seat around a support shaft and makes it parallel to the crutch's support. 2. When the seat is formed so as to be able to be seated,
Each crutch strut 1a. 1b and each seat 3a. 3b are rotatable relative to each other about the support shaft 4, and the positions of the support bases 3a. 3b is provided with an oblique support 5 for rotating a fulcrum 9 provided thereon, and the oblique support 5 is further attached to the crutch support 1
a. Spring 7 acting so as to always press on the 1b side
And the seat 1a. Claim 1 for restricting the swing of 1b.
A crutch with a seat as described in.