JP4193932B2 - Start-up assistance device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Technical field to which the invention belongs]
The present invention relates to an assisting device installed on the side of a bed, particularly as an assisting device when a patient or healer moves from a bed to a wheelchair or the like, and further for exercise function recovery training of a patient or healer, etc. It is what you use.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Currently, beds tend to be multifunctional and complex. Therefore, various ingenuity has been devised so as not to impair the functionality of the fixtures attached to those beds. For example, as the fixtures attached to the side frame of the bed, side rails, assistance means, and the like can be given. As is well known, the side rail prevents the elderly person or the caregiver from falling, and the assisting means has a function as a clue when the patient leaves the bed. A product having a function that combines the means is also commercialized.
As an assisting means that also has such a side rail function, a bed side fence is fixed to the side frame on the side surface of the bed, and a gripping body is rotatably connected to one side portion of the bed side fence. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-136555
According to said assistance means, when using as a normal side rail, it fixes in the state rotated so that the bed side fence and the holding body may be arrange | positioned on a straight line. And when standing up from the bed, the gripping part is rotated and fixed so as to protrude to the outside of the floor part, and then used.
[0005]
However, since this assistance means has a structure that is only fixed to the side frame on the side surface of the bed, it can be used for a bed having a function of raising and lowering the floor portion, but from the viewpoint of strength. The length of the gripper cannot be made large, and the assistance effect has to be limited to some extent. Moreover, when using as shown in FIG. 3 of Patent Document 1 , since there are gripping portions on both sides, it is possible to stand up with peace of mind. However, when changing the posture until standing up, the assist means on the foot side must be removed or the assist means must be bypassed to move the foot to the side of the bed. It is difficult to take a posture.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is a stand-up that can stand by itself after changing its posture from a state where the user himself / herself is supine to a state where he / she is seated on the side of the bed. It is an object to provide an assistance device that can assist.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention, Bed base frame (2) for placing on the floor of the longitudinal side (B), the user at the front end portion is erected by separating the passable spacing of the base part frame (2) pair of struts (3), and (3), said supporting column portion (3), a pair of right and left gripping members configured to be changed is the height attached to the rear side from the upper end of (3) (5 ), (the rising assistance device consisting of 5) (1), wherein the gripping members to the base frame (2) (5) and (5) plate user capable boarding between (10) is provided Rutotomoni , the base frame (2) and the strut in a side view (3) is configured (3) and said gripping member (5), (5) so that the space in which the rear side is opened (S) is formed On the other hand, the gripping members (5) and (5) are gripping portions at various positions in the front-rear and up-down directions. A substantially concave-shaped frame member so disposed that the most important feature that is configured as has been rotated 90 degrees.
[0008]
According to the present invention, are erected a pair of left and right support portions on the base frame, are the gripping members provided in the column portion, the user holds firmly the body by both sides of the gripping member You can stand up. In addition, this gripping member is configured by combining a convex gripping portion and a concave gripping portion at least on the rear side, so that the gripping member can sufficiently cope with a gripping position at which a rising motion that varies depending on the user can be easily taken. In addition, the holding member, the support column , and the base frame form a recessed space that is open on the rear side. This is a member that hinders the lower limbs from moving slowly on the bed and taking the end sitting position on the bed side. Because there is no, the user himself can change his posture and get up.
[0009]
【Example】
The rising assistance device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing an embodiment of a rising assistance device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an overall side view thereof. FIG. 3 is an overall front view thereof. FIG. 4 is an overall plan view thereof. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the main part showing the mounting state of the plate provided on the base frame. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of use. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of how to use the rising assistance device. FIG. 8 is an overall perspective view showing another embodiment. In the text, the front, rear, left and right are based on the orientation of the user in FIG.
[0010]
A rising assistance device 1 according to the present invention includes a base frame 2 placed on a floor, and support columns 3 and 3 that are installed upright on both the left and right sides of the base frame 2 with a space through which a user can pass. The holding members 5 and 5 are provided with support members 4 and 4 that can be inserted into the support columns 3 and 3 in a nested manner, and the holding members 5 and 5 can be changed to a desired height. Height adjusting means 6 and 6 are provided.
[0011]
First, the base frame 2 of the rising assistance device 1 will be described.
The base frame 2 is configured by fixing a horizontal pipe 8 to the rear ends of the longitudinal pipes 7 and 7 that are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval, and configured in a substantially U shape in plan view. , 7 are secured to the lower surface of the attachment members 9, 9. A plate 10 is disposed between the attachment members 9, 9. The plate 10 is for stabilizing the base frame 2 by applying the weight of the user himself M on the plate 10 and for eliminating the instability at the time of rising.
In this embodiment, the mounting member 9 is fixed to the lower surface of the vertical pipe 7 and the plate 10 is fixed so as to sandwich the plate 10 between the mounting member 9 and the vertical pipe 7. When the user M gets on the plate 10, the base frame 2 is stabilized, and the fixing method of the plate 10 is not particularly limited, for example, a method of fixing using a bolt or the like, or Alternatively, a method of fixing to the vertical pipes 7 and 7 may be used.
Further, holes (not shown) are formed in both ends of the horizontal pipe 8, and nut members 11, 11 are fixed on the holes. Bolt members 12 and 12 are screwed to the nut members 11 and 11.
Reference numeral 13 denotes a leg member which can be inserted into the horizontal pipe 8 and can be fixed by the bolt members 12 and 12. More specifically, a nut member 15 is fixed to one end of the leg pipe 14, and a grounding member 16 is screwed to the nut member 15. Nut members 15 and 15 are similarly fixed to the front end portions of the vertical pipes 7 and 7, and installation members 16 and 16 are screwed together.
further. On the base frame 2, support columns 3 and 3 are erected in a state where they are separated by an interval through which the user M can pass.
[0012]
Next, the grip members 5 and 5 that support the body when the user M stands up on the side of the bed B will be described.
The gripping member 5 can be used without adjusting a gripping portion at a relatively low position that is easy to grip in a posture in an end-sitting position on the side of the bed B and a gripping portion at a relatively high position that is easy to grip after standing up. It is preferable that it is constructed integrally. In addition, there are various types of stand-up actions, such as those that are easy to stand up when the body is pushed up or those that are easy to stand up when the body is lifted up, and can be selected without adjusting the height and orientation of the gripping part. It is also important to be configured as follows.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in the drawing, the gripping member 5 is formed by rotating a frame member integrally formed in a substantially concave shape by curving the pipe with a corner portion having an R shape in a side view. In addition, gripping portions of various heights and orientations are provided from the bed B side so that the user can grip freely at places where force is applied. More specifically, the front portion includes a vertical grip portion 5a in the vertical direction, and an upper convex grip portion 5b, a concave grip portion 5c, and a lower convex grip portion 5d are arranged behind the vertical grip portion 5a. The grip portions 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d are integrally configured by curving and connecting them in a circular arc shape. In the present embodiment, the upper convex gripping portion 5b is shorter than the lower convex gripping portion 5d, but each may be configured substantially the same, and is not limited to the present embodiment.
Further, although not shown, it is preferable that the gripping member 5 is made slippery by coating or coating so that the gripping member 5 can be gripped more easily.
[0013]
The lower front portion of the grip member 5 configured as the supporting member 4 which is fitted telescopically to the strut 3 is fixed. The support member 4 is hollow, and a hole portion (not shown) constituting the height adjusting mechanism 6 is formed in the vicinity of the lower end portion, and a nut member 17 is fixed on the hole portion. A bolt member 18 is screwed to the nut member 17.
Such a pair of gripping members 5, 5 are configured externally fitted to the strut 3.3, the grip member 5 by tightening the bolt member 18, 18 is a height adjustment mechanism 6 at an appropriate height, 5 can be set to a desired height. Further, the base frame 2 and the support part 3, 3 and the gripping member 5,5 rising assistance device 1 composed of, in side view, is concave space S as the rear side is open to each of the gripping members 5,5 down Since it is formed, the leg of the user M can pass through the space S, and the apparatus 1 can be supported without being moved.
[0014]
Next, the usage method of the rising assistance apparatus 1 comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated.
This assistance apparatus 1 is installed in the bed B side part. At this time, the leg members 13 and 13 of the base frame 2 are extended and fixed by the bolt members 12 and 12 to stabilize the base frame 2. The base frame 2 is configured to have a low height, and can be installed without problems in a general bed B. Furthermore, since this assistance apparatus 1 does not need to be fixed to the bed B, it can be used in various beds B. Next, the height of the gripping members 5 and 5 is adjusted so that the floor surface of the bed B does not contact the lower ends of the gripping members 5 and 5 and is easy to use.
Then, in order for the user M on the bed B to stand up from the bed B, the posture is changed so that the posture of the end sitting position is taken on the side of the bed B from the supine state. At this time , since there is nothing in the side of the bed B that obstructs the movement of the lower limbs, the posture can be easily changed (see FIG. 7A).
Thereafter, a foot is placed on the plate 10 and appropriate gripping portions 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d are gripped, and the body is lifted or pushed up to get out of the bed B (see FIG. 7 (b)). ). At this time, since the user steps on the plate 10, the weight of the user M himself / herself becomes a weight that supports the rising assistance device 1, and has an effect of preventing falling. In addition, since the rear gripping portions 5b, 5c, 5d are composed of a plurality of curved portions, the height or orientation of the gripping portion that can be easily gripped by the user M can be selected. It can be gripped. That is, since there is an appropriate grip portion where the user M wants to grip, the user M can stand up with peace of mind. Further, since the pair of left and right grip members 5 and 5 are arranged, the body can be supported with both hands, and the rising motion can be taken more safely.
And after standing up, it walks to a desired place. In addition, after standing up, in order to adjust the posture once, the body may be deposited on the holding members 5 and 5 (see FIG. 7 (c)). At this time, if a horizontal portion is provided on the upper side of the upper convex gripping portion 5b as shown in the drawing, the horizontal portion can be sandwiched by the user M and an easy state can be taken.
In addition, when returning to the bed B, after holding the vertical grip portions 5a and 5a and adjusting the posture, the body is inverted and the procedure reverse to the above is performed.
[0015]
Next, FIG. 8 shows a separate embodiment from the above, the rising assistance apparatus 1, as does not enter the head into the interior of the grip member 5, the ring member 5e, 5e, · · · Is fixed. Note that the ring members 5e, 5e,... May have a reduced walking ability or the like, and a stick or the like used as a walking aid. It is convenient because the stick can be prevented from slipping by being hooked on any of the ring members 5e, 5e,.
FIG. 9 shows still another embodiment. This rising assistance device 1 eliminates the upper convex gripping portion 5b, and the lower convex gripping portion 5d on the front and rear vertical gripping portions 5a and 5a. A plurality of grip rods 19, 19,... Are fixed between the front and rear vertical grip portions 5a, 5a.
[0016]
【The invention's effect】
In the assistance device according to the present invention, a pair of left and right support columns are erected on the base frame, and the support members are provided on the support columns, and the user can stand up firmly holding the body with the grip members on both sides. it can. In addition, this gripping member is configured by combining a convex gripping portion and a concave gripping portion at least on the rear side, so that the gripping member can sufficiently cope with a gripping position at which a rising motion that varies depending on the user can be easily taken. In addition, the holding member, the support column , and the base frame form a recessed space that is open on the rear side. This is a member that hinders the lower limbs from moving slowly on the bed and taking the end sitting position on the bed side. Because there is no, the user himself can change his posture and get up.
Moreover , the horizontal part provided in the upper end part of the holding member can be inserted | pinched aside, and it can make it easy to prepare a body posture after standing up.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a stand-up assistance device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an overall side view thereof. FIG. 3 is an overall front view. FIG. 4 is an overall plan view of the plate. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing an installation state. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a use state. (A) An explanatory view showing a state of an end sitting position at a bedside. (B) A rising state. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a standing state. FIG. 8 is an overall perspective view showing another embodiment. FIG. 9 is an overall perspective view showing another embodiment.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Standing assistance apparatus 2 Base frame 3 Support | pillar 4 Support member 5 Gripping member
5a Vertical grip
5b Upper convex grip
5c Concave grip
5d Lower convex grip 6 Height adjustment means 10 Plate B Bed M User

Claims (1)

A base frame (2) placed on the floor surface on the long side of the bed (B), and a pair of left and right support columns standing at a front end portion of the base frame (2) with a space through which a user can pass. A pair of left and right gripping members (5), (5) and (5), (3), (3), and a pair of left and right gripping members (5), (5), which are attached from the upper ends of the support columns (3), (3) toward the rear side and can be changed in height ) the rising assisted device (1) consisting of the gripping member to the base frame (2) (5), (5) between a plate user capable boarding (10) is provided Rutotomoni, in a side view It said base frame (2) and the strut (3), (3) and said gripping member (5), while the rear side Ru is configured to open space (S) is formed by (5), wherein The gripping members (5) and (5) are provided with gripping portions at various positions on the front and rear and top and bottom. Rising assistance apparatus characterized by being configured as rotated 90 degrees from the substantially concave-shaped frame member so.

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