JP2013150655A - Walker with supporting unit for standing aid - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a walker usable in a form of supporting light work in a standing posture for a person who cannot keep a standing position with decreased trunk functions of the body.SOLUTION: In a walker with a supporting unit for supporting body stand-up, provided with a plurality of rolling wheels on a lower part of a frame mount having a loop frame body opened at the front on an upper part, the supporting unit for supporting the body stand-up in a corset form for holding the lumbar part of a walking person and supporting an upper half body forward, is supported by the frame mount and disposed at a position close to the front open part of the loop frame body. Thus, the walker for holding and supporting the body in a stand-up posture and is usable in the form of supporting gait training and light work in a standing posture is provided for a person who cannot keep a standing position with decreased functions of the body trunk as a utilization target.

Description

  In the present invention, the function of the legs and hips is reduced due to aging, or due to primary disorders due to congenital diseases or secondary disorders due to accidents, etc., the trunk function of the body is reduced and the standing position cannot be maintained. Target people. A walker with a corset-type support that supports the body in an upright position, and can also be used in a form that supports the light work in a standing position by releasing the front of the walker. Belongs to the field.

  Conventionally, walker has been used in the rehabilitation scenes of hospitals and facilities as a device for supplementing the walking function, targeting the person who cannot walk because the walking function of the lower limbs is reduced. It has also been set as a rehabilitation goal when returning home from home after discharge. For this reason, people who were unable to maintain a standing position due to a decline in trunk function (bedridden / wheelchair users) did not often use walker. By using the walker with corset proposed in the present invention, it has become possible to increase the selection of rehabilitation stages (implementation of specific programs such as physical and occupational therapy) even for a bedridden person. Various types of existing walker that have already been announced in the welfare equipment industry have been proposed. Among them, the conventional method of assisting walking with the body of a person with limited mobility in an upright position is proposed. The walker of the above is supported by a saddle or the like to support the body of the pedestrian, as represented by, for example, “Saddle with saddle” of Patent Document 1 and “Swivel mobile vehicle for handicapped person” of Patent Document 2. In general, it is supported by the loop handle portion.

JP 2004-105396 A JP-A-8-66440

  The above-mentioned prior art is only for supporting the body and assisting walking, and it can be used for rehabilitation programs for the prevention of nursing care for the elderly and for the purpose of supporting walking for the disabled. ing. Assuming that it will be used in everyday situations, the loop handle on the front of the walker will not be able to work even if you try to do light work in a standing position, such as cooking in the kitchen or working toward the table. There is a problem that it is difficult to work because it gets in the way, and there is nothing to support the body if you take your hand off the loop handle, making it difficult to stand upright, and there are problems to be solved here. In addition, the conventional type has no standard for a walker that can cope with rehabilitation for a person whose body is hemiplegic. In order to cope with these, there are problems to be solved here.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a walker having a plurality of wheels at a lower portion of a frame base having a loop frame body with an open front at the top, and a front portion of the loop frame body. A pedestrian with a body-standing support device, which is supported by a frame stand with a corset-type body-supporting support device that supports the upper body while holding the waist of the pedestrian in a position close to the open part. As a result, the body trunk function of the body is reduced, and for those who can not hold the standing position, support for holding the body in a standing posture, walking training and standing posture It is possible to provide a walker that can also be used in a form that supports light work at home.

  Second, the pedestrian with a body-standing support tool characterized in that the loop frame body is horizontally arranged in a bowl shape, a semicircular shape, or a gate shape, and has six wheels. Thus, the pedestrian's body can be easily detached from the corset. In addition, the walker can be moved stably with six wheels.

  Thirdly, the corset of the body-standing support tool has a lumbar support part, a back support part, and a buttock support part that are integrally formed in a bucket seat shape, and the front part of the lumbar support part is formed into a band form with buttons and One with a fastening configuration that is open and fastened and fixed by a fastener structure, and one that has a front portion of a waist holding portion that is always open and can be expanded and contracted with an elastic return force to the left and right to hold and hold the waist. Or any one of the forms is attached, so that the corset form of the body-standing support tool can be changed according to the degree of obstacle of the user. You can choose.

Fourth, a saddle that supports a pedestrian's buttocks is provided below the body-standing support tool, and the saddle is configured to be switchable between a use position that supports the buttocks and a non-use position that retracts backward from the buttocks. This is a walker with a body-standing support tool, which makes it easy to rest the pedestrian by using a saddle, and keeps a standing posture when not in use Training and light work can be done without being restricted by the presence of saddles.
And, since these saddle postures can be switched, the position can be changed quickly.

  Fifth, the saddle is shaped like a banana with the center part of the rod-shaped saddle bent, and the seat part on which the saddle is placed is biased with respect to the attachment shaft part. When the saddle is rotated around the center and the shaft is fixed, the center of gravity can be moved from the center of the trunk. Thereby, since the seat part of a saddle can be biased to right and left, it can be used according to a user's body shape.

  Sixth, a walker with a body-standing support tool that is provided with a pair of grip portions on both sides of the front opening portion of the loop frame, and the grip portions are configured to be switchable between a front position, a left-right side position, and a posture. Yes, it is easy for the pedestrian to enter and exit the loop frame and the corset, and when the pedestrian is in the entry position, the grip portion can be used as a grip function with the grip portion in the forward position.

  Seventh, since the grip is provided with a brake operation lever for braking or releasing the brake function of the wheel, the brake operation function Can be used for rehabilitation training as an attached walker.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to propose a walker with a body-standing support tool for those who cannot hold the standing position. Conventionally, a walker has been set as a rehabilitation target for rehabilitation in a hospital or facility, or a rehabilitation target for returning to the home from a hospital as a device for supplementing the walking function. The walker with the body-standing support tool of the present invention can be kept standing for a long time by providing a corset for holding the body and a saddle for supporting. As an effect, it is now possible to regain the walking function that was previously impossible. By using a walker with a corset, it became possible to perform rehabilitation training to maintain the function and light work (cooking, etc.) once again. In addition, by attaching an optional assisting device, the function can be achieved by using the walker as part of a rehabilitation program according to the state of paralysis of the user's body and the status of trunk dysfunction. be able to.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, for a person who is unable to maintain a standing position due to a decline in the trunk function of the body, the body is supported in a standing posture with a corset supported by the frame base of the walker. It also has an effect that can be used for walking training and a form that supports light work in a standing posture.
According to the invention of claim 2, the body of the pedestrian can be easily detached from the corset. In addition, there is an effect that the walker can be stably moved by the six wheels.
According to the invention of claim 3, the form of the corset of the body upright support tool can be selected and determined as one of a type for fastening and fixing the waist and a type for elastically holding the waist. Therefore, there is an effect that can be dealt with according to the degree of failure of the user.

According to the invention of claim 4, the use of the saddle makes it easy to rest the pedestrian's body, and when not in use, the standing posture is maintained and walking training and light work are regulated by the presence of the saddle. It can be lost. And, since these saddle postures can be switched, the position can be changed quickly. The effects such as can be produced.
According to the invention of claim 5, when the body is hemiplegic, the center of gravity of the trunk in the walker may be difficult to take, and the center of gravity of the trunk can be freely moved by using the banana sheet saddle. effective.
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the pedestrian can easily enter and exit the loop frame and the corset by switching the position of the grip portion between the left and right lateral positions, and the pedestrian can be placed in the walker loop frame and When the corset is set to the entry position, an effect that can be used as a grip function with the grip portion in the forward position can be obtained.
And according to invention of Claim 7, there exists an effect which can be used for rehabilitation training as a walker with a brake operation function.

As described above, according to the present invention,
・ Even if you can't use your hands, you can use a walker if you get help from an assistant.
・ There is no risk of falling, and you can move without assistance.
・ Can eliminate the risk of the body slipping down, reducing the burden on the lower limbs.
・ Users who have difficulty maintaining an upright posture will not have to worry about falling.
・ Because it can hold a standing position for a long time, it becomes possible to perform light work such as walking training according to one's physical condition and simple cooking while standing in the kitchen.
・ A bedridden person such as a severe brain disorder can also experience a walk, which can improve physical activity. As a result, leaving the bed can be promoted, and there is an advantage that leads to bedridden prevention effect.
・ Rehabilitation (walking training, etc.) can be implemented according to the state image of the body (the state of body paralysis and trunk function).
・ By using as a walker, users with severe disabilities (body with impaired trunk function) and those with mild disabilities (such as hemiplegia) can share one walker.
-When used as a walker, the forward tilt posture handle makes it easier to walk forward with a natural forward tilt posture.
・ When used as a normal walker, use an optional assist device depending on the status and degree of paralysis, use a partial corset of the buttocks to support upright posture, or use a thigh support Therefore, it is possible to stop the gait peculiar to hemiplegia and to prevent a fall during walking training.
The effects such as can be produced.

It is the perspective view and side view at the time of the light work use of the walker based on this invention. It is the perspective view and side view at the time of the walk use of a walker same as the above. It is the front perspective view and back view of a body upright support support tool of a walker same as the above. It is the perspective view and side view at the time of light work use of the walker of 2nd Embodiment. It is the front perspective view and back view of a body upright support support tool of a walker same as the above. It is the rear view and side view which used the walker based on this invention only for walking. It is the rear view and side view which provided the plate-shaped buttocks support member in the walker same as the above. It is a perspective view which shows the plate-shaped collar part support member of a walker same as the above. It is the rear view and side view which provided the hook-shaped thigh support member in the walker same as the above. It is the perspective view and side view which show the saddle-shaped thigh support member of a walker same as the above. It is the principal part side view and enlarged exploded view of a body upright support tool of a walker same as the above. It is the perspective view which shows the modification of a saddle part, and a use condition principal part explanatory front view.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings relating to the embodiments.
1 to 3 show a walker W1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The walker W1 is provided with a loop frame body 1 with the front open at the top in a horizontal shape, and a plurality of wheels 3 provided on the lower part of a frame base 2 formed with the loop frame 1 and formed into a frame. Configured. Then, a corset-type body standing support support 4 that holds the waist of the pedestrian H and supports the upper body facing forward at a position close to the front opening 1 </ b> A of the loop frame 1 is a shaft that cannot be bent. The frame frame 2 is supported and arranged via a plurality of support members 4A made of a sturdy member such as. As a result, for the pedestrian H who cannot maintain a standing position because the trunk function of the body is reduced, the body is supported to be held in a standing posture, and a walking training and a light work in a standing posture are supported. It is possible to provide a walker W1 that can also be used.

  The shape of the loop frame 1 is horizontally arranged as a bowl shape, a semicircular shape, or a gate-shaped circle shape in a plan view, and the rolling wheels 3 are arranged in a six-wheel configuration. Although the detailed illustration of the wheel 3 is omitted, the front and rear four wheels are caster (freely follow steering rotation) system to facilitate the turning operation of the walker, and the middle two wheels are only in the forward and backward direction. The fixed wheel is free to rotate, and a brake device (not shown) is attached to the fixed wheel. The corset 4k of the body upright support tool 4 is formed in a band form and the front part is opened and fastened freely by a button or fastener BF configuration, and the back support part 4KS and the buttock support part 4KD are integrally formed in a bucket seat shape. Thus, the body of the pedestrian H can be easily attached to and detached from the corset 4, and the waist and the hips of the pedestrian H can be firmly held to support the back and the buttocks. Embedded bolts B for attaching the support 4A are provided on the back surface of the back support portion 4KS of the corset 4K and on the left and right outer sides of the waist position. And the walker W1 can move the walker W1 stably and stably by a 6-wheel system with a small turn.

  A saddle 5 that supports the buttocks of the pedestrian H in a state where the pedestrian H straddles the body standing support support 4 is provided, and the saddle 5 is used in a horizontal posture for supporting the buttocks of the pedestrian H. And a non-use position 5T in a hanging posture that retracts backward from the buttocks. Thereby, at the use position 5S of the saddle 5, it is possible to easily rest the pedestrian H by placing the buttocks of the pedestrian H on the saddle 5, and at the non-use position 5T of the saddle 5, the pedestrian H stands. The standing posture is held by the body-standing support tool 4 so that walking training and light work can be performed without being restricted by the presence of the saddle 5. The position of the saddle 5 can be switched between the horizontal position 5S and the suspended position 5T with respect to the frame base 2 with the saddle arm 5A supporting the saddle 5 centered on the fulcrum 5B. So you can do it quickly. In FIG. 1, the saddle 5 has a horizontal posture 5S and a drooping posture 5T, which are indicated by solid lines for the convenience of drawing, but in actuality, either the horizontal posture 5S or the drooping posture 5T is shown. It is alternatively selected and set at one position. Further, the seating surface of the saddle 5 is formed as a depression, and the crotch part of the pedestrian cannot be moved back and forth at the depression formation portion.

A pair of grip portions 6 and 6 are provided on both sides of the front opening portion 1A of the loop frame 1, and the support arms 6A of the grip portions 6 and 6 are arranged at a front position 6F and a lateral position 6Y on the left and right sides. It is configured to be freely switchable in posture. As a result, when the grip portions 6 and 6 are set to the lateral position 6Y on the left and right sides, the pedestrian H can easily enter and exit the corset 4K of the loop frame body 1 and the body upright support tool 4, and the pedestrian H 1 is made into the form shown in FIG. 1, the front of the loop frame 1 is opened, and at the same time, the grips 6 and 6 are retracted to the lateral position 6Y on the left and right sides, and the pedestrian H The front part of the kitchen is opened, so that there is an advantage that cooking work and light work can be performed by allowing the kitchen cooking place and work desk in the work place to be approached without obstruction. Then, when the grip portions 6 and 6 in the form shown in FIG. 2 are set to the front position 6F, the grip portions 6 and 6 are grips that are easy to grip in the form of a forward tilt type handle in an inclined posture in which the upper portion is the front position and the lower portion is the rear position. Can be used as a function.
In addition, brake operation levers 7 and 7 are provided on the grips 6 and 6 to operate a brake function (not shown) provided on the two fixed wheels of the wheel 3 in a braking state or a releasing state. Since it is a walker with a body-standing support tool characterized by the above, it can be used for rehabilitation training as a walker W1 with a brake operation function during walking or when it is brake-fixed during cooking and light work. .
In addition, the grips 8 and 8 and the brake operation levers 9 and 9 are provided on both sides of the rear position of the frame body 2 so that they can be used as a walker W1 when the pedestrian H is turned backward. . That is, the brake mechanism can be operated in both the front and rear directions.

  By comprising in this way, the corset 4K of the body standing support support tool 4 can be firmly and firmly attached to the waist of the pedestrian H in the frame 1 of the walker W1, and the back of the pedestrian H is further supported. And by supporting the buttocks with a corset 4K, there is no risk that the pedestrian H who is recognized as a severely disabled person (body with impaired trunk function) will fall or the body will fall down, and the pedestrian H will be standing for a long time It became possible to maintain the posture. In addition, if a person who is bedridden holds a standing posture for a long time, there is a possibility that the body may be burdened. Therefore, in order to reduce the burden on the pedestrian H, the horizontal posture 5S and the drooping A tiltable saddle 5 that can be fixed in a position-switchable manner is attached to the posture 5T.

4 and 5 of the drawings show a walker W2 and a body upright support 42 of the walker W2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. This is intended for users with a level of disability that does not require firm fixation on the lower back for users with a level that is recognized as mildly handicapped (such as hemiplegia). The front part of the corset 42K of the body upright support tool 42, which is also assumed to use an expression-type corset, is always open, and can be expanded and contracted with elastic return force to the left and right, and the pedestrian H enters the corset 42K. When doing so, the front part of the corset 42K is artificially expanded against the elastic force to put the body of the pedestrian H, and then release the hand, the front part of the corset 42K shrinks by the elastic force and the pedestrian Hold and hold the waist of H. Therefore, according to this corset 42K type, there is a convenience that it is not necessary to perform a band fastening operation. The corset 42K of the body upright support tool 42 is configured such that a back support portion 42KS and a buttocks support portion 42KD are integrally formed in a bucket seat shape. Configurations such as a walker and a corset are the same as those shown in FIGS. Also in FIG. 4, as described in FIG. 1, the saddle 5 has a horizontal posture and a hanging posture shown by solid lines for the convenience of drawing. The position is selected and set alternatively to either one of the postures.
As described above, it was assumed that the simple corset 42K for depositing the body was used for a person with a disability that does not require firm fixation to the waist. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the corset 4K or the simplified corset 42K of the body-standing support tool 4 is fixed to the frame base of the walker with a shaft, and the body can be prevented from tilting. The connection between the shaft and the corset can be easily performed with a cap nut, and a spring is provided near the corset back connection portion of the shaft, so that the load of the corset can be absorbed by the movement of the body.

FIG. 6 of the drawings shows a walking walker WS used for walking only as a normal walker type, with the body standing support 4 of the walker W1 or walker W2 according to the present invention removed. An embodiment is described. As described above, the pedestrian H is located inside the loop frame 1 by using the configuration of the loop frame 1, the frame base 2, and the wheels 3 of the present invention, and is opposite to the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 4. Then, the rear grip part 8 and the brake operation lever 9 can be operated so as to be used as the walking-only device WS. Thus, by using it as a walker, users with severe disabilities (trunk function disabled people) and mildly disabled people (such as hemiplegia) can share one walker.
That is, the corset and the walker shaft that constitute the body-standing support tool 4 are removed, and the user can take the corset and turn it back and forth compared to the embodiment of FIGS. Can be used. This makes it possible for a wide range of rehabilitation at the level of the walker, even with severely disabled people and multiple users with relatively mild disabilities, by using options for assistive devices that correspond to the physical condition. .

  7 and 8 of the drawings show an embodiment in which a plate-like buttocks support member DS is provided as a pad-shaped buttocks-part corset on the walker shown in FIG. 6 as an optional function. is there. The buttock support member DS has a substantially circular shape and is formed in a dish shape having a recess that allows the buttock to enter the center, and an elastic member DS2 is interposed in the middle of the support arm DS1 of the buttock support member DS. Elastic adjusting force is applied so that the buttocks of the pedestrian H is elastically supported from below by the elastic force of the elastic member DS2. In other words, the butt-carrying part corset is attached to the buttocks of the butt and is of a spring system in order to maintain an upright posture. Therefore, the pedestrian H can smoothly and smoothly walk with the buttocks supported by the dish-like buttocks support member DS. In the figure, one dish-like ridge support member DS is provided to be offset to the right side, but two may be provided on the left and right, or one in the center to support the entire ridge.

  Thus, in the walker of the present invention, when the pedestrian inverts the interior of the loop frame 1 from the forward-facing posture to the backward-facing posture by 180 degrees, when used as a normal walker, depending on the state of paralysis of the body It is convenient to provide a buttocks-part corset DS that holds the buttocks of the buttocks upright in the upward posture by the spring DS2. If the user is mildly paralyzed, a partial corset DS can be used to carry half of the buttocks. The partial corset DS is fixed to the walker and pushes the weight of the butt upward by using the spring DS2. When performing rehabilitation training using a walker according to the state of paralysis, by using the corset DS on the buttocks on the paralyzed side, the hips are pushed up with the force of the spring DS2, There is an effect of maintaining an upright posture.

9 and 10 of the drawings show an embodiment in which the walker shown in FIG. 6 is provided with a heel-like thigh support member MS. An elastic member MS2 is interposed in the middle of the support arm MS1 of the thigh support member MS, and elasticity with elasticity is applied so that the thigh of the pedestrian H is elastically supported from below by the elastic force of the elastic member MS2. Has been. Accordingly, the pedestrian H can elastically support the thigh by the heel-shaped thigh support member MS and can easily walk.
The thigh support seen in this heel-like thigh support member MS is applied with a force upward by a spring, and the portion that makes a back contact with the foot can move via a slide mechanism.
This can be used as a thigh support so that the thigh can be raised with the force of a spring, especially in the case of hemiplegia on the user's body, in order to prevent it from becoming a foot during rehabilitation walking. is there. The curved plate that hits the thigh has a double structure, and the plate closer to the thigh slides up and down freely with a thin shaft attached to the outer plate and a thrust bearing (not shown). And prevent thigh friction. That is, when a hemiplegic user uses a walker for rehabilitation, when he / she walks with a walker with a spring attached to the thigh on the paralyzed side, he / she can prevent walking of the paralyzed foot.
In these optional configurations, when a person with hemiplegia is trained to walk using a walker, the thigh support on the paralyzed foot is pushed up by the force of the spring by attaching a spring slide type thigh support to the foot on the paralyzed side. This prevents the foot from walking on the floor, and can be used for rehabilitation training without craving.
In the drawing, one heel-shaped thigh support member MS is provided offset to the right side, but two may be provided on the left and right.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of the attachment state of the main part of the corset 4K of the body upright support support 4 of the walker of the present invention. When attaching the support 4A to the back support part 4KS of the corset 4K, the back support part is shown. The embedded bolt B provided on the back surface of the 4KS is provided with a cap nut N that is prevented from falling forward at the end of the support 4A at the end of the support 4A, and the cap nut is screwed to the bolt B to thereby support the support 4A. Can be detachably attached to the back support 4KS of the corset 4K. A spring 4AS is interposed in the middle of the support 4A, and a cushion effect is generated in the back support portion 4KS of the corset 4K.
In this way, the walker is fixed by the shaft and can prevent the body from tilting. The connection between the shaft and the corset can be easily made with a cap nut, and a spring is provided near the connecting portion of the shaft, so that the load of the corset can be absorbed by the movement of the body.

FIG. 12 shows a modified example of the saddle portion. The central portion 10A of the rod-shaped saddle 10 is formed in a bent banana shape, and the seat portion 10A on which the collar portion is placed is deviated from the mounting shaft portion 10B. When the saddle 10 is rotated around the mounting shaft portion 10B and the shaft portion 10B is fixed (not shown), the saddle position is appropriately adjusted in accordance with the human body shape with the buttocks biased to the left and right. There is an advantage that the eccentricity amount Y can be maintained and set. In this form, the applicant of this patent has called the banana sheet saddle for convenience because the sheet part is formed in a banana shape and can be rotated. This banana sheet type is a function that can adjust the center of gravity of the trunk depending on the body condition.
As described above, in the walker according to the present invention, when the pedestrian reverses the inside of the loop frame 1 from the forward-facing posture to the backward-facing posture by 180 degrees, when used as a normal walker, in the case of hemiplegia of the body Spring slide type thigh support that keeps the thigh lifted by the spring force so that it does not become a leg during walking training. In this way, the shape of the retractable saddle in the walker according to the present invention is the normal type and the banana sheet type.

1) Examples of use during labor • This walker is a rehabilitation device that needs to be attached, removed and watched by therapists (physical therapists and occupational therapists).
・ Users wear corsets with the support of therapists and caregivers. The corset is connected to the walker and holds the standing position by the corset.
・ Because there is an open surface at the front of the walker, both front hands are free. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy work such as cooking.
・ During work, put a brake stopper on the middle two wheels of the caster.
-The walker has a retractable saddle, and pedestrians can sit and rest on the retractable saddle when it is difficult to maintain a standing posture.
-The corset is screwed (cap nut) connected and fixed by the shaft, and the corset functions to support the body.
-The fixed shaft for the corset backrest is divided in the middle, and a spring is attached between them, and a single shaft is formed via the spring to absorb the load on the user's body.
-The corset is fixed so that the open side of the walker is the front, and the handle for the forward walker is open and closed, and it is opened 90 degrees horizontally during work, and the obstacles in front of the user are Absent. In this state, both hands are free, and work such as cooking can be tackled as daily rehabilitation.

2) Example when used as a normal walker: The corset and walker are disconnected by the support of an assistant, the shaft is removed, and the user can be used as a normal walker by turning 180 degrees.
-A forward tilting handle can be taken naturally by the forward tilting handle.
・ When using a saddle, a banana sheet saddle can also be used. In order to correct the posture upright, it is possible to adjust the movement of the center of gravity from the center of the trunk by fixing the banana seat saddle and fixing it at an arbitrary position.
-As an option, it can be used as a partial corset that is placed on one side of the buttocks depending on the degree of muscle weakness or paralysis of the lower limbs and holds the posture upright with an upward force by a spring.

Thus, the walker according to the present invention can be used exclusively for a walker, or can be used during labor for light work. The walker according to the present invention is positioned as a rehabilitation device, and it is necessary for the therapist (physical therapist, occupational therapist, etc.) / Caregiver to attach / remove the pedestrian H and to watch it during use. The user can wear a corset with the support of the therapist and caregiver. At this time, the corset is connected and fixed to the walker, and the standing posture can be maintained by the corset.
As a result, the front surface of the walker is free for both hands. As a result, it is possible to enjoy work such as cooking. Of course, during the operation, the brake operating lever is operated to brake the caster, so that the wheel is in the stopper state.
Even if the pedestrian is in a standing posture, the retractable saddle is fixed to the walker, and if the pedestrian is difficult to maintain the standing posture, he may sit and rest on the retractable saddle. I can do it.

If the point which becomes the point of this invention is mentioned further, the connection of a corset and a walker will be removed by support of a caregiver, it will be reversed 180 degree | times, and it can be used as a walker.
A forward leaning posture can be taken naturally by the forward leaning handle. When a person with mild hemiplegia uses a saddle, the center of gravity of the trunk of the body can be moved freely by using a banana sheet saddle. In addition, for people with hemiplegia, it is supported to maintain an upright posture by using the corset of the buttocks. By using a spring-sliding thigh supporter, it is possible to prevent the rehabilitation gait specific to people with hemiplegia in advance and to prevent falls during training.
According to the present invention, a walker with a body-standing support tool has been proposed for those who cannot be held in a standing posture. As described above, the conventional walker has been set as a rehabilitation target for rehabilitation in hospitals and facilities, or for rehabilitation from the hospital to return home, as the emphasis is placed on support as a device to supplement the walking function. . The walker with body support support device proposed in the present invention can be kept standing for a long time by providing a corset for holding the body and an auxiliary saddle. As a result, if a walker with a corset was used, it was possible to restore the walking function that was previously impossible and walk again. Moreover, if a walker with a corset is used, it is now possible to perform rehabilitation training for maintaining functions and light work (cooking, etc.) once again.

  In addition, users with mild paralysis are not in a disability situation to use a walker with a corset that requires firm fixation with a method of securing the user's lower back, so use it as a separate walker as an optional use below. Is also possible. Users with mild paralysis should use a simple corset that allows them to leave their bodies. The walker is fixed with a shaft and can prevent the body from tilting. The connection between the shaft and the corset can be easily performed with a cap nut, and a spring is provided near the connecting portion of the shaft, so that the load of the corset can be absorbed by the movement of the body. It can be used as a walker while standing. When using in the free hands state, use the openable walking handle in the closed state.

By removing the connection shaft of the walker with corset and taking the corset, the user can move back and forth and reverse, so that it can be used as a normal walker.
Thereby, it becomes possible to share the said walker with the user of a severe user and a mild handicapped person. When the user is lightly paralyzed and is used as a walker, it can be used as a partial corset on which half of the buttocks is placed. The partial corset is fixed to the walker, and acts as a partial corset to the hip in the direction of pushing up with a spring. When a user who is half-paralyzed uses it as a walker, the paralyzed foot can be prevented from walking with a skate by using the walker as a support that raises the thigh on the paralyzed side with the force of a spring.

  What was seen in the prior art of the walker until the present invention was proposed was generally simply supporting the body and assisting walking. For this reason, it was used for walking training for the elderly to prevent care and for rehabilitation of the physically handicapped. Specifically, assuming the use in daily life, even if you try to do light work in a standing position, such as cooking in the kitchen or working as a hobby towards the table, the loop handle at the front of the walker It was difficult to work because the part was in the way, and it was difficult to support the body if you let go of the loop handle. Here, problems that must be solved as a rehabilitation device have been seen, and in the present invention, in order to solve these problems, for those who are unable to maintain a standing posture, a body standing support support device The invented walker. The walker with a body-standing support tool proposed in the present invention can maintain a standing posture for a long time by providing a corset for holding a body and an auxiliary saddle. As a result, the function that had been lost before (such as walking and light work “cooking”, etc.) can be recovered, and the lost function can be acquired again.

  Basically, the walker of the present invention can be used as a rehabilitation device in a bed leaving period of a hospital. As another application example, people with disabilities who are bedridden due to severe brain disorders, etc., can enjoy taking a walk in their lives and increase their opportunities to participate in society. , Improve the activity of the person's life. (Used as a daily rehabilitation device) It can also be used as a rehabilitation device for the purpose of maintaining the function according to the physical condition of the patient in the chronic phase (stable condition).

W1 Walker 1 Loop frame 2 Frame mount 3 Wheel 4 Body upright support 5 Saddle 6 Grip

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  In a walker provided with a plurality of wheels at the bottom of a frame base having a loop frame with the front open at the top, the pedestrian's waist is held at a position close to the front opening of the loop frame. A walker with a body-standing supporter, characterized in that a corset-shaped body-standing supporter that supports the upper body with the upper body facing forward is supported by a frame base.   The body support support device according to claim 1, wherein the loop frame has a bowl shape, a semicircular shape, or a gate shape, and is arranged horizontally and has six wheels. Walker.   As for the corset of the body standing support tool 4, the waist holding part, the back support part, and the buttocks support part are integrally formed in a bucket seat shape, and the front part of the waist support part is formed in a band form by a button or a fastener configuration. Choose between a form that is tightened and fixed so that it can be opened and fastened, and a form that holds the waist while the front part of the waist holding part is always open and can be expanded and contracted with elastic return force to the left and right. The walker with a body-standing support tool according to claim 1, wherein one of the forms is selected and attached.   A saddle that supports a pedestrian's buttocks is provided below the body standing support support, and the saddle is configured to be switchable between a use position for supporting the buttocks and a non-use position for retracting backward from the buttocks. The walker with a body-standing support tool according to claim 1.   The saddle is shaped like a banana where the center of the rod-shaped saddle is bent, and the seat on which the saddle is placed is offset with respect to the mounting shaft, and the mounting shaft is centered. When the saddle is rotated and the shaft portion is fixed, the center of gravity can be moved by fixing at an arbitrary position and by the center of the trunk.   The body standing support according to claim 1, wherein a pair of grip portions are provided on both sides of the front opening portion of the loop frame body, and the grip portions are configured to be freely switchable between a front position, a left and right side position. Walker with support.   The walker with a body-standing supporter according to claim 6, wherein a brake operation lever is provided on the grip portion to brake or release the brake function of the wheel.