JP3079394U - Simple walking aid for indoor walking - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] The present invention was developed to enable elderly and disabled persons to walk indoors safely and easily. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] The indoor walking aid of the present invention is composed of two main pillars combined with wood (also an aluminum alloy pipe) and an auxiliary pillar so that a user can walk while supporting with both hands instead of a cane. In this example, four large and small casters are mounted on a pedestal configured as described above.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a simple walking aid that combines a handle gripped with both hands and a support base, and a caster mounted on the lower end of a pedestal so as to be able to move indoors while walking.

[Background Art] When walking by an elderly person or a disabled person indoors, most of them rely on walking sticks or handrails. However, depending on the degree of aging or the degree of obstacles, walking with only one walking stick is difficult. On the other hand, handrails cannot be installed in all places and are interrupted, which is not enough in terms of safety. In addition, wheelchairs have a limited range of movement indoors, and various other walking aids have been developed, but none of them are too large, too heavy or inconvenient to use.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems by using the auxiliary device safely and lightly when an elderly person or a disabled person cannot easily walk indoors with only one walking stick. It is intended to solve this problem.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The indoor walking aid of the present invention is made of wood (also known as aluminum alloy pipe) so that it can walk while holding the body with both hands in place of a stick. Four large and small casters are attached to the lower part of the pedestal assembled with two main pillars and auxiliary materials so that they can be easily moved.

[Embodiment of the Invention] The pedestal has two main pillars in a trapezoidal shape in order to stabilize it, and the auxiliary material has a reinforcing material attached in a triangular shape from the side parallel to the main pillars from the front and made robust. Assembled. A handle was provided at the top of the main pillar to hold the auxiliary tool, and four large and small casters were attached to the lower part of the base to facilitate movement.

Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a handle, 2 is a main pillar, 3 is an auxiliary pillar, 4 is a reinforcing material, 5 is a slightly larger caster, and 6 is a small caster. In addition, screws were used to attach all of these members to make them more robust. In addition, the plastic bottle storage ring (7) and the medicine storage box (8) were installed for further convenience in use. [Effects of the invention] As described above, the walking aid of the present invention was developed so that elderly and disabled persons can easily walk indoors, and is considered to be useful for nursing care due to its lightness and ease of use. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an indoor walking aid according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an embodiment of the indoor walking aid according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a side view showing an embodiment of the indoor walking aid according to the present invention;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of a plastic bottle storage ring.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of a medicine storage box.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of a small object hanging hook.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Handle 2 Main pillar 3 Auxiliary pillar 4 Reinforcement material 5 Caster (large) 6 Caster (small) c 7 Plastic bottle storage ring 8 Medicine storage box 9 Hook for hanging small items

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[Submission date] February 20, 2001 (2001.2.2)
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Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] (1) For walking indoors, an elderly person or a disabled person who cannot easily walk with only one walking stick can easily walk indoors by using the assisting device without resorting to a walking stick or a handrail. A simple walking aid for indoor walking featuring the lightness that can be achieved.