JP3132668U - Wheelchair rain and sunshade - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] Conventional rain gears for wheelchair users are mostly in the form of holding rain flaps that cannot wipe off discomfort when worn, and umbrellas that cannot protect the entire body of the user from rain. There was nothing to help go out freely during the rain.
A position fixing component located on the top of a rain gear main body after inserting and fixing a rain gear main body composed of a waterproof cloth having a frame made of resin or metal and a window for ensuring visibility to the wheel chair main body. Is fixed in place to form a dome-like space and cover the entire body of the user. In addition, the support component can be easily fixed to an arbitrary part by tightening and fixing using a cable tie or a hose band or the like, and can be applied to wheelchairs having various structures.
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Description

The present invention relates to rain gear and sun protection that prevents a certain amount of wind and rain when a wheelchair user goes out.

Conventionally, although many utility models and patents have been registered as rain gears for wheelchairs, there are only a few that have been commercialized and delivered to wheelchair users. Existing rain gears are mainly rain gowns, and others include ordinary umbrellas to prevent rain, and those that fix a column on the back frame of a wheelchair and pivotally attach a roof covering. (See Patent Document 1)

JP 2004-65895 A

Conventional rain wings are in close contact with the body and not only feel a lot of discomfort such as heat and cold, but also have problems such as wetness of parts such as the face and hands that cannot be covered with rain wings. In addition, some wheelchair users have severe disabilities, and it is difficult to quickly wear rain gowns even if there is a helper during sudden rain, or when entering a store, etc. Sometimes it was inconvenient to take off.
The one that holds a normal umbrella to prevent rain, and the roof-like cover can protect the head and part of the upper body from rain, but cannot prevent the whole body from getting wet.

The present invention is intended to solve such problems of conventional rain gear, and provides a rain gear that protects the whole body of a wheelchair user from rain, can be easily attached and detached, and can be carried regardless of the structure of the wheelchair to be attached. The purpose is to do.

The present invention adopts the following configuration in order to solve the above points.
<Configuration 1> Covering the frame part made of resin or metal with a waterproof cloth having a window for ensuring visibility, and fixing the position fixing part at the top of the head to the frame support part in place, thereby fixing the dome-shaped space. A rain gear and sunshade for wheelchairs that features a structure that protects wheelchair users from rain.

<Configuration 2> In the rain gear and sunshade for a wheelchair described in Configuration 1, the waterproof cloth portion is provided with a window for securing a visual field, and the wheelchair can be taken on and off while the main body portion is unfolded. A wheelchair rain and sunshade characterized by having a zipper doorway.

<Configuration 3> In the wheelchair rain awning and sunshade described in Configuration 2, the entrance and exit fasteners are provided on the front, rear, left and right surfaces, and when it is not raining, the waterproof cloth is opened at an arbitrary width, ventilated, and visibility It can be used as an awning and can be used as an awning, and the rear fastener also serves to discharge the wheelchair handle from the rain gear body to the outside when the waterproof cloth is fully closed during rain. Wheelchair rain gear and sun protection.

<Configuration 4> In the wheelchair rain awning and sunshade described in Configuration 2, the front waterproof cloth is extended to a length that covers the wheelchair user's foot, and is fixed to the wheelchair user's footrest by fixing the wheelchair user's foot. A rain gear and sunshade for wheelchairs, which can protect against rain.

<Configuration 5> In the wheelchair rain awning and sunshade described in Configuration 1, the frame support parts use commercially available fixed parts such as cable ties or hose bands. A wheelchair rain awning and sunshade characterized by being easily attachable to any part.

<Structure 6> In the wheelchair rain awning and sunshade described in Structure 1, it can be easily folded by opening the position fixing part and removing it from the frame support part. If a portable boulder is attached to the rear part of the wheelchair, it prepares for rain Wheelchair rain gear and sunshade, which can be carried around.

By using the wheelchair rain awning and sunshade of the present invention, it becomes possible to protect the whole body of the user from wind and rain, which was impossible with existing rain gear. Moreover, it is possible to cope with various wheelchair structures because of the simplicity of the structure. In addition, the rain gear itself is easy to attach and detach, and it is lightweight, so it can be carried around all the time, and it can handle sudden rain, bring it to a store, transportation, etc. The going out of wheelchair users during the rain that they were receiving can be simple and comfortable.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

The frame support component 5 is temporarily tightened and fixed to any position of the backrest frame 2 and the footrest frame 3 of the wheelchair 1 using a cable tie or a hose band.

The rain gear body angle adjustment component 6 is inserted into the frame support component 5 and fixed to the frame support component 5 by a built-in stopper.

The position fixing component 7 is pulled downward and locked at a fixed position where an appropriate tension is applied to the frame 8 and the waterproof cloth 9. When the main body is formed into a dome shape, the frame support component is adjusted to the best position and then completely tightened and fixed, and the angle adjustment component 6 is locked. The frame support parts are permanently installed as they are, and there is no need for adjustment from the next use.

The front door 10 is closed and the toe protection part 11 and the auxiliary fixing belt 12 are fixed to the nearest wheelchair frame or the frame support part 5.

It is a perspective view of the use condition of the rain gear and sunshade main body (frame part) for this invention wheelchair. It is a perspective view of the use condition of the rain gear and sunshade main body (including waterproof cloth part) for this invention wheelchair. It is a perspective view of the folding state of the rain gear and sunshade main body (frame part) for this invention wheelchair.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Wheelchair 2 Backrest frame 3 Footrest frame 4 Front wheel frame 5 Frame support part 6 Angle adjustment part 7 Position fixing part 8 Frame 9 Waterproof cloth 10 Front door 11 Foot tip protection part 12 Auxiliary belt 13 Window 14 Fastener

Claims (4)

A rain gear and sunshade for wheelchairs that can attach and detach a rain gear body composed of a resin or metal frame and a waterproof cloth with a window for ensuring visibility to a frame support part attached to the wheelchair body. By fixing the frame to the desired angle with the position fixing parts provided at the top of the frame, it is possible to form the main body itself as a single dome by applying tension to the frame and waterproof cloth by bending the frame. I can do it. Moreover, when the main body is removed from the frame support parts, it is possible to fold and carry the main body by opening the position fixing parts. A wheelchair rain gear capable of adjusting and fixing the frame end fixed to the frame support component to the optimum angle from the tension provided by the frame portion and the waterproof cloth portion by the angle adjusting component provided at the frame end portion. Cum awning Attaching the frame support parts by tightening them to any part of the wheelchair body using a cable tie or hose band, etc.

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