JP3111362U - Tricycle for walking training - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a tricycle for training while walking as if riding a bicycle.
A tricycle for walking training that includes a large front wheel and small left and right rear wheels and does not have a pedal. The handle 13 and the brake 14 are attached to the head frame 12 of the front wheel, and the rear wheel 30 is pivotally supported by a substantially inverted U-shaped support frame 31 fixed to the main frame 20 having a saddle. A brake-like pressurizing body that can be adjusted is adjusted.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a tricycle for walking training that does not have a pedal for strengthening legs and hips.

There have been many exercise bicycles and tricycles for training legs and feet, and all of them are common in that they repeat the operation of pedaling like ordinary bicycles and tricycles (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2). ).
JP 2000-317011 A Registered Utility Model Publication No. 3071511

  The technique described in Patent Document 1 is a bicycle for indoor exercise in which the bicycle body swings when a person steps on the pedal, and the body is fixed, so the movement of both feet is monotonous even if the waist is placed on the saddle. However, there is a problem that the change is scarce and tired easily.

  Unlike the bicycle, the tricycle described in Patent Document 2 has a structure that is easy to ride by solving the problem of being able to run freely indoors and outdoors and difficult to turn, but still operates like an old-fashioned pedal. However, there is a problem that even if it is possible for a healthy person, it is not suitable for an elderly person or a sick person because it is operated with a correct posture.

  As a tricycle without a pedal, for example, there is a row type as in the technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-29484. However, the tricycle is a method in which a rider sits on a seat of a vehicle body and runs a boat. Grasping the left and right arms and swinging back and forth to advance the vehicle body, both legs are left in the state of thrown forward, so it is not a training tool to strengthen the legs. In general, many of the seat-type tricycles are electric, and the pursuit of convenience that allows easy movement rather than training the legs and hips.

  The present invention is different from such conventional bicycles and tricycles, and it does not use a pedal to drive the wheels, but instead of sitting on a saddle, the body is run by alternately stepping on both feet, and it is the same as walking It is intended to strengthen both feet by repeating the movements, and train the legs and waists of elderly people who are not able to even pedal the middle of the day, the disabled, half-handicapped persons, etc. to recover to normal walking The present invention is a proposal intended to develop the muscles of the legs and legs of the rider in accordance with the three principles of muscles that muscles degenerate and develop as moderate when there is too much or too little stimulation. .

  That is, the present invention is a walking training tricycle having a large front wheel and small left and right rear wheels and having no pedal as claimed in claim 1, wherein a handle and a brake are attached to the head frame of the front wheel, The purpose of the present invention is to provide a brake-like pressurizing body that is supported by a substantially inverted U-shaped support frame fixed to a main frame having a saddle, and that can be adjusted in accordance with the rider's leg strength. .

  Further, the present invention provides a technical means that the support frame described above can be attached to and detached from the main frame.

  Further, according to the present invention, a display body such as a time display and a travel distance display is attached to the head frame.

  The present invention is a tricycle with a unique form that does not have a pedal, and unlike a two-wheeled bicycle, it has a sense of stability and can be operated with peace of mind even if it is an elderly person who can not ride a bicycle, a sick person, or a half-body who is difficult to walk It is possible to adjust the running speed arbitrarily because both feet are directly on the ground. Elderly people who are not willing to walk are often walking by pushing a wheelbarrow to maintain the center of gravity, and in that case, they are leaning against the wheelbarrow, so the stride is narrow and both feet are not stable. Although the effect of strengthening the leg power cannot be expected, the tricycle of the present invention has a structure in which the body stabilizes by sitting on the saddle, and the body moves forward by moving both feet while walking, unlike the wheelbarrow, leaning against the body Because it doesn't squeeze, both legs have strength and leg strength is expected.

  Even if you run slowly at first, you can widen your stride and increase the speed of both feet as your feet get used, and the soles were originally solid on the ground, but you can move with your toes become. Gradually the force is applied to both feet and the balance is maintained, so not only the leg strength increases, but you can get the feeling that you are moving with your feet, so that the whole body is full of vitality and helps to promote physical and mental health, By continuing walking training, muscles of the legs and hips that have been moderately stimulated develop, and even those with difficulty in walking will be able to walk normally by themselves and be able to ride bicycles. Thus, if the sick and handicapped can recover their health, the degree of involvement with the medical institution will be reduced, and as a result, there will be an accompanying effect that will lead to a reduction in treatment costs and care costs.

  The support frame that supports the left and right rear wheels has an inverted U-shape, so that the space between the left and right rear wheels can be widened, and there is no shielding between them, so the rear legs do not touch the rear wheels when walking. You can walk with heart.

  The rear wheel has a brake-like pressurizing body that can be adjusted according to the leg strength of the rider, so if you increase the pressure as you walk more easily after repeated training, the load on the foot Can increase walking force and increase leg strength.

  By making the support frame attachable to and detachable from the main frame, both frames can be separated, and packing can be performed separately, making it easier to transport and store.

  If you attach a display such as the time display or mileage display to the head frame, you can feel safe even if you forget the date and time, and if you can see the mileage etc. at a glance, you can make a walking schedule and record it. It also leads to increased motivation for walking training.

  Referring to the drawings, the present invention will be described. A head frame 12 in which left and right frames 11 are attached to a large front wheel 10 is provided with a handle 13 that can be adjusted in height and a brake 14 that is linked to the handle. Unlike the shape of a normal bicycle, the handle 13 is bent inward as shown in the figure, so that it can be easily gripped even if the rider's hand is paralyzed. The brake 14 automatically engages when tilted to the right, and the brake can be easily applied without applying force to both hands. The brake will be released.

  A saddle 21 whose height can be adjusted is provided on the upper part of the rear wheel side of the main frame 20 connecting the front wheel 10 and the small left and right rear wheels 30. Although the main frame 20 is conventionally provided with a pedal for placing both feet, the present invention is not provided with a pedal. That is, both feet touch the ground while sitting on the saddle 21, and the vehicle body is advanced by alternately stroking the ground with both feet. Therefore, the height of the saddle is lower than that of a normal bicycle, and the handle 13 is also positioned at a low position. It is inevitable that the entire vehicle body is low. Since the front wheel 10 is a single wheel, there is no fear that both feet will come into contact with each other, but it is possible to make sure that both sides of the spoke are covered with a cover body, and furthermore, the appearance can be improved by applying color printing to the cover body. .

  The saddle 21 is provided with an enclosure portion 21a so that the driver's waist is stored sufficiently stably and does not fall off during traveling. It is preferable to attach a belt 22 with a magic tape that tightens the abdomen for safety, such as a seat belt, and does not contact the back legs when sitting on the saddle 21 and walking. Thus, a sufficient space is provided between the left and right rear wheels 30. That is, the left and right rear wheels 30 are pivotally supported on both sides of a support frame 31 that is integrated with the main frame 20. The support frame 31 has an inverted U shape, has a wide space, and there is no shielding in the middle, so that the foot does not hit during walking.

  Reference numeral 40 denotes a brake-like pressurizing body that faces the inside of the rear wheel 30 and has a mechanism that can adjust the pressure applied to the rear wheel 30 according to the leg strength of the rider. For this purpose, for example, a pressure knob 41 is attached to the center of the support frame 31 as shown in the figure, and the pressure applied to the rear wheel 30 is adjusted via the rope 42 by rotating this knob 41. If the pressure body 40 is set to be stronger as the walking training progresses, the load on the foot can be increased, and further improvement in leg strength is expected by repeating the walking exercise in that state. If the pressurizing body 40 is in a tightened state, it can also serve as a stopper for the vehicle body, and the vehicle body when not in use can be stopped stationary.

  The support frame 31 to which the rear wheel 30 is attached is fitted with the square cylindrical ends 20a and 31a projecting from each other so as to be detachable from the main frame 20, and are screwed from the side, and the screws are loosened. Thus, the fitting of both ends can be released and the support frame 31 can be detached from the main frame 20, and both frames can be packed and stored separately.

  Note that it is convenient to attach a monitor-like display body 50 capable of displaying time display, travel distance display, etc. to the head frame 12 so that the current time and how far the vehicle has traveled can be confirmed. Even in situations where it is easy to forget things, it is convenient in that it can be immediately confirmed visually. In addition, the display body 50 can incorporate a mechanism that can display a rear image, and the support frame 31 can be provided with a camera or the like that captures the rear view. However, these are optional items in the present invention.

  The above-described embodiment shows an example of the present invention. For example, the handle 13 is circular or square, or has the same shape as an existing bicycle or tricycle, or the brake 14 is gripped along the handle like a normal bicycle. It does not depart from the gist of the present invention that the lever is shaped, and further that the pressure member 40 is adjusted by means other than the pressure knob 41. In other words, a modification of the whole or part of the shape within the scope of the object and effect of the present invention also belongs to the category of implementation of the present invention.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for an elderly person or a handicapped person whose legs and legs are weakened, but can also be used for improving leg strength of a child. Recently, it has been pointed out that there is a lack of exercise for children rather than adults, and sports fever such as soccer and baseball is also active. For this reason, it is preferable to train the legs during the child's growth period. If it is formed in a size suitable for the gait, it will be the best tool for walking training. In the case of a child, a two-wheeled vehicle structure may be used, and a walking operation may be performed with a sense of play by devising, for example, attaching an auxiliary tool.

It is a front perspective view showing the present invention. It is a back perspective view showing the present invention. It is a side view which shows this invention. It is a rear view which shows this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Front wheel 12 Head frame 13 Handle 14 Brake 20 Main frame 21 Saddle 30 Rear wheel 31 Support frame 40 Pressurization body 50 Display body

Claims (3)

  A tricycle for walking training that has a large front wheel and small left and right rear wheels and does not have a pedal. A handle and a brake are attached to the head frame of the front wheel, and the rear wheel is fixed to the main frame with a saddle. A tricycle for walking training, which is supported by a U-shaped support frame and has a brake-like pressurizing body on the rear wheel that can be adjusted according to the leg strength of the rider.   The tricycle for walking training according to claim 1, wherein the support frame is detachable from the main frame.   The tricycle for walking training according to claim 1, wherein a display body such as a time display and a travel distance display is attached to the head frame.

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