JP3030264U - Metal fittings for attaching a basket to a wheelchair, and a wheelchair equipped with the metal fitting - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Problem] To enable a wheelchair user such as a physically handicapped person or a sick person to easily attach and detach a basket for loading on a wheelchair. SOLUTION: When a basket for loading is attached to a frame of a wheelchair, a support arm for holding the basket and a connecting fitting for attaching the support arm to the frame of the wheelchair so that the support arm is rotatable and detachable Configured.
A support member that allows the table to be attached and removed freely is provided on the cage mounting bracket. The mounting bracket must consist of a pair of left and right. The requirement is that these metal fittings be detachably attached to the wheelchair.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

 The present invention relates to a metal fitting for mounting a basket on a wheelchair and a car chair equipped with the metal fitting so that the basket can be easily attached and removed when a shopping basket for loading is attached to the wheelchair.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, when physically handicapped people or sick people use a wheelchair for shopping, there is no place or member to put a shopping basket in the wheelchair, and it is usually provided in front of the wheelchair for the purpose of putting various items and luggage. It is practiced to use a loading platform such as a table. And this loading platform is installed so that it can be evacuated when getting on and off or not in use.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, even though the loading platform of such a wheelchair is configured so that it can be evacuated when getting on and off or not in use, it is fixed to the wheelchair in advance, so that there is a problem in folding the wheelchair. However, there was a problem that it was very inconvenient because of the added weight when carrying it.

Furthermore, when a shopping basket is used, it is once placed on the table. Normally, the placing area of the table is small, and the basket can be dropped while driving to scatter the items or the items can be scattered. There was a problem that it was very inconvenient because it was damaged and the field of view in front of the vehicle was blocked during driving. Therefore, wheelchair users have a problem that it is very difficult to make many purchases using a shopping basket.

Therefore, the present invention provides a metal fitting for attaching a basket to a wheelchair and a wheelchair equipped with the metal fitting so that a user of the wheelchair such as a physically handicapped person or a sick person can easily attach and detach a basket for shopping. The purpose is to do.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a metal fitting for mounting a basket for loading a wheel on a frame of a wheelchair, a support arm for holding an upper end and a lower end of the basket, and mounting the support arm on a frame of a vehicle chair. It is composed of a connecting metal tool that is horizontally rotatable and detachably attached.

[0007] Therefore, when the user of the wheelchair gets in and out of the wheelchair, or when not in use, the basket for loading can be easily attached and detached to and from the supporting arm for holding it. There are no obstacles when folding, and the weight of the wheelchair is light, making it easy to carry. Moreover, it is easy to do a lot of shopping using the shopping basket. And it can be applied to all existing wheelchairs.

Still another invention is that the metal fitting for mounting the basket for loading is provided with a support member capable of detachably mounting the table. Therefore, it is possible to attach a basket, attach a table, and use it according to the type of article and purpose of use.

[0009] In still another invention, the means for mounting comprises a pair of left and right fittings. Therefore, it is easy to install and remove, and the wheelchair user can easily get on and off. In addition, the basket and table can be held and supported in a stable condition from both left and right sides. In addition, there is no problem when folding the wheelchair, and the weight is light, which makes it easy to carry.

[0010] Still another invention has as its means the detachable mounting of the mounting bracket on a frame of a wheelchair. Therefore, there is no problem when the wheelchair is folded, and the weight of the wheelchair is light, which makes it easy to carry. Moreover, even if you are a wheelchair, you can easily do a lot of shopping using a shopping basket.

[0011]

[Embodiment of device]

 FIG. 1 is an enlarged perspective view of an essential part showing one embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a frame of a wheelchair, 2 is a shopping basket for loading, and 3 is a supporting arm that holds the upper end of the basket, and the top is bent so that the edge of the basket can be locked. Reference numeral 4 is a support arm for holding the lower end of the basket, which is placed so that the basket can be supported from below. Reference numeral 5 is a support arm for mounting on a frame of a car chair, and 6 is a support arm for reinforcement. Reference numerals 7a and 7b denote sleeves in which the support arm 5 is inserted in the direction of the arrow in the figure, and the support arms 3, 4 and 5 are horizontally rotatable, and one sleeve 7b has a cutout groove 7c. The support arm can be rotated and locked at a predetermined position. Reference numerals 8a and 8b denote U-shaped stoppers for attaching the support arm to the frame 1 of the wheelchair, which are integrally coupled with the sleeves 7a and 7b to form a connecting bracket, which can be detachably attached to the frame 1 of the wheelchair. There is. 9a and 9b are set screws.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the sleeve and the connecting fitting. As described above, according to the present invention, the metal fittings for mounting the load-retaining basket 2 on the frame 1 of the wheelchair, the support arms 3, 4, 5 for holding the upper end and the lower end of the basket, and the support arms for the frame of the wheelchair. It is composed of connecting metal fittings 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b which are attached to a frame and are rotatable in the horizontal direction and detachably attached.

FIG. 3 shows an embodiment in which the support arms 3, 4, 5 and the connecting fittings 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b are mounted on the frame 1 of the wheelchair in a left-right pair. Specifically, first, the connecting fittings 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b are detachably attached to the frame 1 of the wheelchair with the setscrews 9a, 9b, and one end of the support arm 5 is inserted into the sleeve 7a, and then the sleeve 7a. The other end of the support arm 5 is inserted into 7b. In this state, the support arm 4 is locked in the notch groove 7c of the sleeve 7b and held so as not to rotate. In this state, the upper end of the basket 2 is mounted on the top bent portion of the support arm 3, and the lower end is placed on the support arm 4. When a wheelchair user gets on and off, the cage 2 is removed, the support arm 5 is pushed up slightly and the support arm 4 is rotated in the direction of the arrow in the figure, and is locked in the notch groove 7c on the opposite side. As a result, the support arms 3 and 4 are opened in the direction of the arrow so that getting on and off can be done easily. If the wheelchair is to be folded, the supporting arms 3, 4, 5 can be removed from the sleeves 7a, 7b and carried with the wheelchair, so that it can be used anytime and anywhere. Further, by removing the connecting fittings 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b and carrying them together with the support arm, they can be used in the same manner when using other wheelchairs for travel, business trips and the like. FIG. 4 is an overall perspective view showing an embodiment in which the basket 2 is attached to the wheelchair 10.

FIG. 5 is an overall perspective view showing another embodiment of another invention, in which the mounting member is provided with a support member 11 to which a table can be detachably mounted. FIG. 6 shows the embodiment, and shows an example in which the table 12 is attached to the support member 11. When mounting the table 12 in a detachable manner, it is possible to adopt a suitable means such as providing a mounting fitting corresponding to the shape of the support member 11 on the back surface of the loading table so as to be detachable, or providing a stopper. Moreover, by making the table 12 foldable, it becomes possible to carry both the support arm and the table together with the wheelchair, and use both the basket and the table, or use either one. Can be divided.

FIG. 7 is an overall perspective view showing another embodiment of the connecting metal fitting. The sleeve supporting metal fitting 13c in which the sleeve 13b for loading the supporting arm of the basket is integrally provided on the annular stopper metal fitting 13a is shown. , Is fixed by a set screw 13d to form a connecting fitting.

FIG. 8 shows an embodiment, and shows an example in which the connecting fittings are attached to two frames 1a and 1b of a wheelchair. Specifically, first, the annular stopper 13a is attached to the frame 1a, 1b of the wheelchair by the band or the bracket 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d. Next, the end of the support arm 5a of the basket formed by bending a part is inserted into the sleeve 13b, and one end of the support arm 5a is rotatably and detachably tightened and fixed by the nut 15. Reference numeral 3a is a support arm that holds the upper end of the basket, and 4a is a support arm that holds the lower end of the basket. Then, a pair of left and right supporting arms 3a, 4a, 5a and connecting fittings are provided on the frame of the wheelchair.

According to the present invention, since the connecting fitting has such a structure, if a table is desired to be mounted, the support arm 5a is inserted from below the sleeve 13b, and the upper end thereof is tightened and fixed with a nut. Since the support arm 3a holding the upper end is located below and the support arm 4a holding the bottom end of the basket is located above, the support arm 4a serves as a table supporting member, and the table is detachably attached. Is possible. This makes it possible to freely use a basket or a table.

[0018]

[Effect of device]

 According to the present invention, a user of a wheelchair can easily attach and remove a basket for loading while the user is on the wheelchair. Therefore, even wheelchair users can do a lot of shopping. Also, since the mounting bracket made up of the cage support arm and the connecting bracket is rotatable and detachable, the weight can be lightened and it is easy to carry. Furthermore, the wheelchair user can get on and off smoothly, and the wheelchair can be easily folded. Furthermore, since the support arm and the connecting bracket can be easily carried, it can be easily attached to another wheelchair. Moreover, since the cage can be attached to any position, there is no obstruction of the field of view when traveling, and safe traveling is possible. Further, in addition to the basket, the table can be detachably attached, so that various effects can be achieved such that the table can be used properly according to the type of article and purpose of use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an enlarged perspective view of an essential part showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the connecting fitting of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an embodiment diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an overall perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an embodiment diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an overall perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an embodiment diagram of the present invention.

[Description of sign]

1 Wheelchair frame 8a,
8b Fastener 2 basket 11
Table support member 3, 4, 5, 6 Support arm 12
Table 7a, 7b, 13b Sleeve 13a
Annular stopper 7c Notch groove 13c
Sleeve support bracket

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A metal fitting for mounting a basket for loading on a frame of a wheelchair, the metal fitting comprising a support arm for holding an upper end and a lower end of the basket, and the support arm being attached to the frame of the wheelchair for horizontal mounting. A fitting for attaching a basket to a wheelchair, which is composed of a connecting fitting that is rotatable in any direction and is detachably attached. 2. The fitting according to claim 1, further comprising a supporting member on which the table can be detachably mounted, the fitting being mounted on a wheelchair. 3. A load-carrying basket attachment fitting for a wheelchair, characterized in that the attachment fittings according to claim 1 or 2 consist of a pair of left and right. 4. A wheelchair fitted with a cage attachment, wherein the attachment according to claim 1 or 2 is detachably attached to a frame of the wheelchair.