JP2006026254A - Movement assisting device for elderly person or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a movement assisting device used by an elderly person, a physically handicapped person or the like when moving along a corridor, in a bathroom or the like. <P>SOLUTION: Most of prior handrails have many restrictions because they are arranged horizontally and are fixed on the walls. On the contrary, the movement assisting device uses a handrail extendable and contractible in the longitudinal axis direction and a rail running in the upper space. With such a configuration, a user can move at any positions easily and the handrail is not obstructive when not in use. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to a mobility assistance device that is used by elderly people, physically handicapped people, and the like at the time of transition in a hallway or bathroom.

Conventionally, many handrails for elderly people and persons with disabilities attached to a wall surface of a corridor in a dwelling unit, a bathroom, or the like are installed horizontally along the wall surface. However, if there is an opening such as an obstacle or doorway at the installation location, the construction in that section is interrupted and the user is forced to get stuck in front of the broken handrail. Furthermore, since many users are hemiplegic, in order to reciprocate in the corridor, it is not possible to provide a handrail on both the left and right sides. In addition, in special nursing homes for the elderly and health facilities, there are 50 to 150 members, and in many of those facilities, more than half of them are walker and wheelchair users. If you rush to the cafeteria all at once, traffic congestion will occur every time in the corridor in front of the cafeteria.
In particular, most handrails in the bathrooms of homes and facilities are attached to the wall surface of the bathroom, so the flow line of the bather is limited to movement along the wall surface. Therefore, there is a restriction that the bather cannot move to the center of the bathroom or move to another place via the vicinity of the center of the bathroom. In addition, the handrail has to be attached to a plurality of locations in a state of protruding from the wall surface in the bathroom, so that there is a problem that the inside of the bathroom becomes narrow and the appearance is impaired. According to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-25874, as a technique for dealing with these problems, a bathroom handrail that allows a bather to easily move to any position in the bathroom and that does not narrow the bathroom with a handrail. An apparatus is disclosed. The technology includes a traveling rail provided on a ceiling surface of a bathroom, a traveling means supported by the traveling rail and movable along the traveling rail, and a handrail for assisting bathing attached downward to the traveling means. Since the traveling means moves along the traveling rail when it is held by a handrail and moved, the bather can easily move to any position in the bathroom.

In addition, as a mobile handrail device, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-080452 discloses that a handrail can be automatically temporarily fixed at a predetermined position by a simple moving operation if necessary, and can be firmly fixed by a simple operation. A mobile handrail device is disclosed in which the handrail does not get in the way when in use. Specifically, the tip of the handrail is pivotally attached to a moving body consisting of a moving block and a traveling body, and the handrail is a base that can be freely inserted into a hole of a handrail fixing seat provided on a pipe, a bus rim, or the like. An end dowel, a handle fitted so as to be slidable on the base end of the pipe, and a connecting rod inserted into the pipe and connected to the handle are formed to be stretchable. A temporary stop mechanism for stopping the handrail at a position corresponding to the handrail fixing seat and a handrail lock mechanism for fixing the handrail at the temporary stop position are respectively a traveling body, a guide rail, a connecting rod, and a guide of the moving body. It is a technology equipped with rails.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-25874 JP-A-10-080452

Many of the conventional handrails are installed in the horizontal direction and are fixed to the wall surface, so that many restrictive conditions arise. For this reason, according to the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-25874, the handrail fixing means is constituted by a technique in which the lower end portion is fitted into and removed from a recessed portion positioned at a predetermined location on the bathtub rim or the floor surface of the washing place. . Therefore, if it is a new unit bus, it is easy to manufacture with specifications that have been positioned in advance, but it is difficult to unify the standards in advance because the physical condition of the user and the symptoms of the disabled are diverse. In addition, there will be new construction in existing bathrooms, and especially the length of the handrails may vary greatly between the height of the bathtub rim and the floor of the washroom, or on the bottom of the bathtub. If it is a handrail that can be adjusted in length, there is a problem that the place of use is limited.

Further, according to the technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-080452, the dowels, which are convex portions provided at the base end of the pipe, are fitted into and removed from the holes in the handrail fixing receiving seats provided on the bus rim or the like as the handrail fixing means. . In addition, a handle that is slidably fitted to the proximal end of the pipe, a handle that is inserted into the pipe and connected to the connecting rod, is formed to be stretchable. The sliding range of the connecting rod. However, as described above, the difference in height between the bathtub rim and the washing scene is large, and it cannot be handled by the extent of the expansion and contraction sliding action of the lock. In addition, construction for providing a recess on the floor or the like, and providing a recess at the bottom of the bathtub have problems as described above.

As a result of examining the above-mentioned various problems and examining them, the present invention is based on a combination of a rail that travels in the upper space of a building and a telescopic handrail in the vertical axis direction that is supported by the traveling rail. By using the traveling system, walking is not interrupted even if there is an opening in the middle of traffic, and it is also possible to cross or overtake with the opponent, especially in the bathroom. It is intended to provide a walking assistance device for elderly people and the like that assists the movement in and out of the bathtub, which is a movement, and can freely move and stop at any position in the bathroom.

The mobility assist device for elderly people in Example 1 according to the present invention includes a traveling rail attached to a position that is at least a ceiling surface or a ceiling-side space that does not hinder human traffic, and the traveling rail while being supported by the traveling rail. Traveling means that can move along the rail, a connecting rod that is held downward by the traveling means, and a long pipe-like shape that fits and detaches along the outer peripheral surface of the connecting rod in the longitudinal direction. It consists of handrails.
Thereby, according to Example 1, the continuity of a handrail is securable irrespective of an opening part by installing a travel rail in the position away from the wall surface. B) Even if the user is a hemiplegic person, the handrail can be grasped with either the left or right hand, so there is no need to install fixed handrails on both sides as in the prior art. C. By moving by grasping the telescopic handrail, the size of the handrail is automatically adjusted even if there are gradients or steps on the walking surface. D. If used in the bathroom, the traveling rail can be installed at a desired position without being constrained by the uneven portion on the wall surface side. E. If a handrail is arranged in the bathtub, it is most effective for entering / exiting and standing up. If you remove the handrail part after use and move it to the wall side, the inside of the room and the bathroom will be clean, will not obstruct the passage and bathing, and will not impair the appearance.

Here, the moving means from the corridor to the room and the moving means from the room to the room may cut a part of the upper part of the partition by the width of the traveling rail so that the traveling rail is continuously provided. Thereby, the continuity of the rail is ensured, and movement to any place is possible.

In the walking assist device for elderly people or the like according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, the travel means is formed of a disk-shaped runner body and a support shaft provided in connection with the runner body, and the travel The means is loosely fitted in the recess of the traveling rail and is slidable.

As a result, according to the second embodiment, the traveling means is configured in a T-shape, so that it can rotate around the axis, and can change direction and branch operation. By providing a branch point such as a mold, crossing and overtaking with the opponent can be facilitated.

In the case of Claim 1 or 2, the walking assist device for elderly people in Embodiment 3 according to the present invention has a multipoint leg specification in which the terminal portion of the handrail is formed at least in two or more forks, and each tip portion. Is configured to include slip prevention means and / or traveling wheels.

Thereby, according to this Embodiment 3, when a multipoint cane has a non-slip | skid means, the stability at the time of a stop increases and safety is ensured. Furthermore, if the tip portion is a traveling wheel specification for movement, the handrail travels in the horizontal direction, so that it is not necessary to lift the handrail every time it walks, and it is possible to cope with various symptoms of severe users.

In the walking assist device for elderly people or the like according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention, in the case of Claims 1 or 2 and 3, the handrail presses and pressurizes in the vertical direction side at the expansion and contraction part with the connecting rod. It is the structure provided with the elastic means.
Thereby, according to this Embodiment 4, a handrail is fixed especially when used in the operation | movement which straddles a bathtub in a bathroom, etc., and a sense of security can be raised further.

In the case of Claims 1 to 3 and 4, the walking assist device for elderly people in Embodiment 5 according to the present invention has a configuration in which the connecting rod includes joint means between the support shaft of the runner body and Has been.

Accordingly, the action of the joint mechanism provided at the upper end of the connecting rod can adapt to the movement of the handrail swinging during walking, so that the resistance at the time of transition is further reduced and the walking can be smoothed.

Here, the joint mechanism may be a free joint system using an arm. The upper part of the handrail can be directed in any direction in the horizontal direction around the travel means, so the bather can move the handrail to a wide-angle range without a travel rail while tilting or moving laterally. Can do.

The walking assist device for elders and the like according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention is the case of Claims 1 to 4 and 5, wherein the connecting rod has a length that reaches a substantially upper body portion, and the connecting rod It is set as the structure provided with the body holding means in the terminal part.
Accordingly, if a frame member for supporting an elbow such as a walker is attached to the connecting rod, a lift device having no traveling wheels on the foot side is obtained. Here, the elbow support frame may be bent upward. It is effective in eliminating congestion in old-age facilities.

According to the walking assist device for elderly people in Example 1, the following excellent effects can be realized.
By installing the traveling rail at a position away from the wall surface, continuity of the handrail can be ensured regardless of the opening.
Even if the user is hemiplegic, the handrail can be gripped with either the left or right hand, so there is no need to install fixed handrails on both sides as in the prior art.
Even if there are slopes or steps on the walking surface, the size of the handrail is automatically adjusted.
If used in the bathroom, the traveling rail can be installed at a desired position without being constrained by the uneven portion on the wall surface side.
If the handrail is disposed in the bathtub, it is the most effective device for entering and exiting and standing up.
The bather's flow line is free, and the difficulty of bathing is dramatically improved by the use of handrails that have moved into the bathtub.
If the handrail is removed from the joint after use, the inside of the room and the bathroom will be clean, and it will not interfere with family passage or family bathing, and will not impair the appearance.

According to the walking assist device for elderly people in the second embodiment, since the supporting shaft of the traveling means has a T-shaped configuration, the shaft can be rotated around the shaft portion, and the direction change and branching operations are also possible. If a branching device such as a T-type is provided at the desired location, crossing action and overtaking with the opponent can be performed.

According to the walking assist device for elderly people in Example 3, the stability when walking is stopped by the action of the multipoint cane increases the sense of security, and the tip part is a traveling wheel specification for movement. If this is the case, it is possible to cope with a user with a symptom where it is difficult to lift the handrail.

According to the walking assist device for elderly people in Example 4, in particular, safety at the time of straddling the tub rim and standing up by locking the upper and lower parts of the handrail erected on the inside of the washing place and the bathtub at the time of bathing Increases dramatically.

According to the walking assist device for elderly people in the fifth embodiment, the joint mechanism provided at the upper end of the connecting rod can adapt to the swing of the handrail during walking, and the resistance feeling during running is further increased. Reduced and smooth walking can be secured.

According to the walking assist device for the elderly in Example 6, the walker and the wheelchair in the health facility etc. are greatly arranged by attaching the frame member for elbow support such as a walker to the connecting rod and using it as a lift device. This greatly contributes to eliminating traffic congestion.

Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing an example of use in a corridor or the like according to Embodiment 1, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing an example of use in which a handrail pipe is transferred into a bathtub in the bathroom, and FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a hanging bracket showing a usage example in which a traveling rail is attached to a side surface, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a hanging bracket showing a usage example in which a traveling rail is attached to the ceiling surface side, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing of a travel rail.

In the figure, A is a runner device which is a traveling means, 1 is a user such as an elderly person, 2 is a C-shaped traveling rail, and 3 is a triangle shape with the traveling rail attached at a predetermined distance from the wall surface side. The hanging bracket 3a is attached directly to the ceiling surface or attached to a position separated from the ceiling surface and / or the wall surface by a predetermined distance. Disc-shaped runner, 5.5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. 5f. 5 g is a ball caster attached along the periphery of the bottom surface of the disk, 6.6a. 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6 g is a ball caster attached along the peripheral edge of the disk, 7 is a non-slip means made of rubber sheets stuck on the top plate, 8 is provided at the center of the back side of the disk, and the inner slope is screwed A joint portion formed in a combined manner, 9 is a connecting rod that is held downward from the traveling means A, 10 is an aluminum pipe handrail that is vertically suspended so as to be fitted and removed along the outer peripheral surface in the longitudinal direction of the connecting rod. 11 is a rubber chip which is a non-slip means, 12 is a ceiling surface, 13 is a wall surface, 14 is a door surface, 15 is a bathtub, 16 is a bathtub rim, 17 is a bathroom washroom, 18 is a pole attached to the ceiling surface side, 19. Reference numeral 19a denotes a structure having a shape T or the like installed as a branching mechanism at a predetermined location on the traveling rail.

According to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, it is composed of the following three main members.
As shown in FIG. 5, the first component member is a C-shaped traveling rail 2. When the installation location is installed in the space on the ceiling surface side 12, a three-pronged suspension bracket 3 a is used, and the wall surface 13 When installed at a more distant position, a triangle-shaped suspension bracket 3 is used, and a T-shaped 19.19a structure is attached to a predetermined location of the traveling rail 2 as a branching mechanism.
The traveling member A loosely fitted to the traveling rail 2 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 includes a disk 4 and a plurality of ball casters 5.5a attached along the bottom side edge of the disk 4. . 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. 5f. 5g. And a plurality of ball casters 6.6 a. Attached along the side edge of the disk 4. 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6 g, anti-slip means 7 made of rubber sheets attached to the upper part of the disk 4, and a joint pipe provided at the center of the back side of the disk 4 and having an inner slope surface screwed. ing.
The third component member is a connecting rod 9 that is held downward in the traveling means A shown in FIG. 3, and a pipe shape that is vertically suspended so as to be fitted and removed along the longitudinal outer peripheral surface of the connecting rod 9. The handrail 10 is comprised.

As described above, since the mobility assist device for elderly people in the first embodiment is configured, it has the following effects. Since the traveling rail 2 is directly attached to the ceiling surface 12 side or installed in an upper space at a predetermined distance from the wall surface 13 side, the user 1 is suspended regardless of the opening 14. The pipe-shaped handrail 10 is grabbed and walked, and at the branching portion 19.19a of T shown in FIG. 8 attached in the middle, the robot freely moves to a target place while performing direction change, overtaking, and retreating action. If the user 1 is a hemiplegic handicapped person, he or she walks while keeping his / her right arm bent at the elbow joint and holding the position slightly above the handrail 10 to match his / her pace. At this time, the sliding motion of the handrail 10 that moves up and down in accordance with walking is absorbed by the action of the telescopic pipe.

Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 6 is a side view showing a fitting state of the traveling rail 2 and the traveling means A, and FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the traveling means A. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the thing similar to Example 1, and description is abbreviate | omitted.
As shown in FIG. 6, the traveling means A includes a head 4 formed in a disk shape, and a plurality of ball casters 5.5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. 5f. 5g. And a plurality of ball casters 6.6 a. Attached along the side edge of the disk 4. 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g and a shaft portion 8 provided at the center on the back side of the disk, and the traveling means A is loosely fitted to the traveling rail 2 and is slidable.

The second embodiment configured as described above has the following operations. The traveling means A is configured such that the disk 4 and the shaft on the back side of the disk are T-shaped, and a T-shaped branching device 19 is provided at a desired location of the traveling rail 2, so that the crossing action or overtaking with the opponent is performed. Is also possible. Further, in this case, the swinging of the traveling means A in the front / rear / left / right direction side has a balance effect on the rail surface 2 with respect to the swinging operation because the peripheral edge of the disk 4 is formed in a horizontal plane state. By exhibiting this, a stopper action is generated structurally, and the user 1 is prevented from falling.

As a result, when the user's 1 posture while walking tilts forward, backward, left and right due to a foot's torsion and the like, and there is a risk of falling, the handrail 10 also tilts in conjunction with the movement, so the connecting rod 9 The disc 4 connected to the base plate is also operated to strike the balance, and one corner of the peripheral portion of the top plate 4 collides with the ceiling side of the rail 2 to cause a stopper action. At the same time, the rubber sheet 7 as anti-slip means attached to the upper surface of the disk 4 is stopped. Further, since the rubber chip 11 as the anti-slip means is also attached to the grounding portion on the lower end side of the handrail 10, the falling to the omnidirectional side is suppressed by both the upper and lower mechanisms, and the user's falling accident is prevented.

Here, the disk 4 and the joint 8 constituting the shaft portion shown in FIG. 6 may be made of a hard synthetic resin material. This is because if the traveling contact surface of the traveling rail 2 is flat, the friction coefficient is reduced, and a sliding aid such as a ball caster becomes unnecessary.

Here, although not shown, a ball caster attached along the periphery of the bottom surface of the disk and / or a ball caster attached along the side edge of the disk applies a grip force when the handrail is greatly inclined. A stopper mechanism that operates in response to a pressure state may be used. This is because if the user feels the danger of falling, if the handrail is gripped strongly, a stop is applied and safety can be secured.

Example 3 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9.10 is an explanatory view showing a multipoint cane. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the thing similar to Example 1, and description is abbreviate | omitted. B in the figure is a multipoint cane, and 25.25a. 25b. 25c is a portal leg structure, and 26.26a. 26b. 26c. Is a wide-angle rubber chip, 27.27a. 27b. 27c is a caster with a stopper.

The third embodiment configured as described above has the following operations. The terminal portion of the handrail 10 has a multi-point cane specification, and since a rubber tip or a wide-angle rubber tip is used for the terminal portion of the multi-point cane shown in FIG. 10, the stability when temporarily stopped is further ensured. Since the caster having a stopper mechanism instead of the rubber chip is adopted at the terminal portion of the multipoint cane shown in FIG. 11, the elderly can move without feeling the weight of the handrail.

Example 4 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing a pressurizing and locking mechanism, and FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing a state in which a lever is tightened. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the thing similar to Example 1, and description is abbreviate | omitted. In the figure, 27 is an upper sliding cylinder, 28 is a lower fixed cylinder, 29 is an operating lever, 30 is an operating rod, 31 is a fulcrum, 32 is an action point, and 33 is vertically moved. Reference numeral 34 denotes a sliding shaft, 34 denotes a long groove, 35 denotes a latching projection, and 36 denotes a plurality of latching recesses provided continuously in the longitudinal direction of the side surface of the connecting rod.

The fourth embodiment configured as described above has the following operations. As a lock mechanism for securing the stability of the handrail 10 during stoppage, the upper slide cylinder 27 and the lower fixed cylinder 28 are joined by loosening the operation lever 29 and the operation lever 29 is tightened on the contrary. The sliding shaft 33 reaches the upper portion of the long groove 34, and simultaneously, the upper sliding cylinder 27 and the lower fixing cylinder 28 are separated from each other, and the latching concave portion 35 is provided with the latching convex portion 35 connected in the vertical direction. The locking mechanism is acted on. Therefore, the handrail pipe 10 and the connecting rod 9 are provided with mechanisms for pressurizing and locking in the vertical direction at the expansion / contraction boundary, respectively. If the lock mechanism acts, the entire handrail is stabilized, and the safety of the user 1 is ensured during the rising operation in the bathtub and the operation over the bathtub rim 16.

Embodiment 5 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing a joint mechanism. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the thing similar to Example 1, and description is abbreviate | omitted. In the figure, C is a joint mechanism using a return spring, 37 is an upper connecting portion, 38 is a rod, 39 is a coiled return spring, 40 is a rotation pin, and 41 is a bathtub rim. 16 is a bathroom pole mounted at a right angle with respect to 16.

The fifth embodiment configured as described above has the following operations. Since the joint mechanism C is provided between the traveling means A and the connecting rod 9 so that the upper end side of the connecting rod 9 can be bent in the front-rear direction so as to be swingable, as shown in FIG. The swinging in the direction can be freely bent by bending in the front-rear direction by the cooperative action of the upper connecting portion 37, the coiled return spring 39 and the rotating pin 40.
For the user 1 who is walking, even if the vertical movement and the front-rear movement of the handrail 10 are applied simultaneously, the stretchable and swingable mechanism absorbs the resistance and ensures a smooth walking.

Here, although not shown, a free joint mechanism may be provided at the upper end of the connecting rod 9. The joint mechanism of the bending action and the swinging action can absorb the movement of the lower side of the handrail and can be directed in any direction depending on the state of use, so it can be desired in the bathroom while passing along the obliquely extending handrail You can move to the position.

Embodiment 6 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing a connecting rod and a body holding tool. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the thing similar to Example 1, and description is abbreviate | omitted. In the figure, 42 is a horseshoe-shaped body gripping tool, and 43 is a rotatable mechanism for inverting the body gripping tool.

The sixth embodiment configured as described above has the following operations. The connecting rod 9 is of a length that reaches approximately the upper body part, and the body holding means 42 is provided at the terminal portion of the connecting rod 9, so that a lift type movement assist device without traveling wheels is obtained.

According to the present invention, it is possible to ensure the continuity of the handrail without interruption even if there is an opening as a handrail for the corridor, and it is possible to perform crossing action and overtaking with the opponent while using the handrail, Instead of horizontal handrail devices that have been problematic in the past, such as being able to move without any problem even if there is a slope or a significant step, a walking assist device will be born as the mainstream of welfare equipment in the future.
Also, in the bathroom, it is easy to install the traveling rail at the center position without being trapped by the wall surface, and it is possible to move in and out of the bathtub by handrail means that can be freely arranged inside and outside across the bathtub rim. Is revolutionary.
In particular, if this apparatus is used in an old-age facility or the like, it is extremely effective in eliminating congestion and maintaining the aesthetics in the facility by arranging walker and wheelchair.

Explanatory drawing showing an example of use in corridors Explanatory drawing which shows the usage example which transferred the pipe for handrails into the bathtub in the bathroom Explanatory drawing of a hanging bracket showing an example of use with a traveling rail attached to the side wall Explanatory drawing of a hanging bracket showing an example of use with a traveling rail attached to the ceiling side Explanatory drawing of C type traveling rail Side view showing the fitted state between the running rail and the running means Bottom view of travel means Explanatory drawing which shows that the shape of the branch of a running rail is T structure Explanatory drawing showing a multipoint cane Explanatory drawing showing a multipoint cane Explanatory drawing showing pressurization and locking mechanism Explanatory diagram showing the lever tightened Explanatory drawing showing the joint mechanism Explanatory drawing which shows a connecting rod and a body holding tool

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 User, such as elderly people C-shaped running rail 3 Suspension bracket 3a Suspension bracket 4 Disc-shaped top plate 5.5a Ball caster 6.6a Ball caster 7 Non-slip means 8 Joint part 9 Connecting rod 10 Handrail 11 Rubber chip 12 Ceiling surface 13 Wall surface 14 Door surface 15 Bathtub 16 Bathtub rim 17 Washing area 18 Pole 19 T structure 25.25a Rubber chip
26.26a Caster 27 Upper sliding cylinder 28 Lower fixed cylinder 29 Operation lever 30 Operating rod 31 Supporting point 32 Action point 33 Vertical movement sliding shaft 34 Long groove 35 Latching convex part 36 Latching concave part 37 Upper connection part 38 Rod 39 Return Spring 40 Rotating pin 41 Pole 42 Body gripper 43 Bending mechanism

Claims (6)

A traveling rail attached to the ceiling surface or the ceiling-side space at least at a position that does not hinder human traffic, traveling means supported by the traveling rail and movable along the traveling rail, and the traveling means And a long pipe-shaped handrail that is detachably fitted along the outer circumferential surface of the connecting rod in the longitudinal direction and vertically extends. Mobility assistance device for elderly people. The traveling means is formed of a disc-shaped runner body and a support shaft provided to be connected to the runner body, and is freely slidable by freely fitting the traveling means in the recess of the traveling rail. The movement assisting device for elderly people according to claim 1, which is configured. The terminal portion of the handrail has a multi-point leg specification formed at least in two forks, and each tip portion includes anti-slip means and / or traveling wheels for movement. Or a movement assistance apparatus, such as elderly people of 2. The elderly person according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the handrail includes elastic means that presses and pressurizes each of the telescopic portions with the connecting rod in the vertical direction. Equal movement assist device. The elderly person or the like movement assisting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the connecting rod is provided with a joint means between the connecting rod and a support shaft of the runner body. The connecting rod has a length depending on the upper body part, and the terminal portion of the connecting rod,
The walking assist device for elderly people according to claim 1, 2 or 4 or 5, further comprising body holding means made of a separate body.

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