JP6960072B2 - Animal walking aid - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a walking aid for animals, and in particular, an animal such as a dog, which is a pet having a disability in the hip joint, hind legs, etc., can walk independently in a free-range state, and can raise the forefoot to be pampered by the owner. The present invention relates to an animal walking aid capable of performing adorable movements peculiar to pets such as putting a forefoot on the table / sofa while the owner is sitting on the table / sofa.

Conventionally, walking aids that support the walking of pets such as dogs that have become difficult to walk independently due to old age or disability have been proposed or put into practical use (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

For example, in the walking aid for pets described in Patent Document 1, the handle body is projected from the rear portion of the vehicle frame body having wheels, and the vehicle frame body is provided with a support that can support the pet in a hanging shape. The body and support are foldable with respect to the vehicle frame by a folding mechanism. Further, the animal walking assist device described in Patent Document 2 has a main body that holds the body of a quadruped animal that is difficult to walk due to aging and assists walking, and the main body has a walking wheel and the size of the animal. An adjustment screw that can adjust the height according to the height and a holding part that holds the animal are provided, and the holding part is formed so as to detachably grip the back and the main body of the animal with a special rope attached. Has been done.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-253220 Utility Model Registration No. 30851777

The conventional walking aids and the like described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 described above can easily help the pet to walk or walk while holding the walking aids and the like, but the pet can easily walk. If the pet has a disability in the hip joint, hind legs, etc., it is not possible to support the pet's walking in a free-range state away from the owner's hand, and it is assumed that such a pet will support its own independent walking. The reality is that it has not been done. Further, in the conventional walking aids and the like described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, in particular, an animal such as a dog, which is a pet having a disorder in the hip joint, hind legs, etc. It was extremely difficult to perform adorable movements peculiar to pets, such as putting the front legs on the table / sofa while sitting on the sofa, without any trouble.

In recent years, pets such as Western dogs have tended to be kept free-range in their owners' homes, and even if such pets have injuries to their hip joints, hind legs, etc., they will continue to be free-range independent as before. It is required to enable walking, and the development of such walking aids is eagerly desired. However, most of the above-mentioned conventional walking aids and the like are focused on supporting the walk by the owner, and cannot respond to the above request. In addition, even if it is possible to walk independently in a free-range state, the walking aid functions as a restraint for pets in relation to the handle that the owner holds during a walk, so the owner raises his forefoot. There was a problem that it was almost impossible to perform adorable movements peculiar to pets, such as putting a forefoot on the table / sofa when the owner was sitting on the table / sofa, etc. .. In addition, when an animal such as a pet has an impaired walking function, it is necessary to perform rehabilitation for independent walking while assisting the walking of the pet or the like in the treatment process. In reality, few effective proposals have been made regarding possible walking aids for animals.

The present invention has been made from the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, to allow animals such as dogs, which are pets, to walk independently in a free-range state, and to feed food. For animals that can perform natural movements based on their instincts such as eating and drinking water, as well as natural movements as pets that raise their front legs and hang their front legs on a table, sofa, etc. The purpose is to provide walking aids. Another object of the present invention is to provide an animal walking aid capable of supporting rehabilitation for independent walking of a pet or the like when an animal such as a pet has a disorder in walking function or the like in the treatment process. ..

As a result of intensive research on the structure of a new animal walking aid that can solve the above problems, the present inventor has at least a size substantially corresponding to the body of the animal, and the animal is seated. A seat frame portion to be used, a pair of wheels rotatably attached at intervals in the width direction of the seat frame portion, and a seat frame extending diagonally upward and forward from both ends in the width direction of the seat frame portion. A pair of rotating frames rotatably connected to both ends in the width direction of the portion, and a semicircular to U-shaped or a collar wound around the neck of the animal. An animal walking aid having a neck frame band formed in the above-mentioned pair of rotating frames and rotatably connected to both ends in the width direction of the shape, and further, the seat frame portion of the seat frame portion. Suspended in front of the pair of wheels and wound around the center of the body of the animal, the animal has a winding belt for attaching the walking aid for the animal to the animal. when mounting, the fixed buttocks of the animal with the seat frame section to the first, fixed, the neck of the animal by the neck frame period to the third body of the animal by the winding belt in the second the first to made solid clear al fixed with a third three-point, fixed position of the body of the animal by the winding belt, said pair of rotatable frame of the base end side of the fixed point (the hinge portion ) To the position of the winding belt is less than one-fifth of the total length of the seat frame, so that the animal can walk independently in a free-range state and feed. It is possible to perform natural movements based on the instinct of an animal, such as eating and drinking water, as well as natural movements as a pet, such as raising the front legs and hanging the front legs on a table, sofa, etc. I found that it would be. In addition, by providing the above structure, when an animal such as a pet has a disorder in walking function or the like, it becomes possible to support rehabilitation for independent walking of the pet or the like in the treatment process. I found that.

That is, in order to achieve the above object, the animal walking aid according to the first aspect of the present invention has at least a size substantially corresponding to the body of the animal, and the seat frame portion on which the animal sits and the seat frame portion. A pair of wheels rotatably attached at intervals in the width direction of the seat frame portion, and extending diagonally upward and forward from both ends in the width direction of the seat frame portion, and at both ends in the width direction of the seat frame portion. The pair of rotating frames rotatably connected and the pair of rotating frames formed in a semicircular or U-shaped shape over the upper part of the animal near the neck or a collar wound around the neck. An animal walking aid provided with a neck frame band in which both ends in the width direction of the shape are rotatably connected to the moving frame, and further, in front of the pair of wheels of the seat frame portion. When the animal has a winding belt for attaching the animal walking aid by being suspended and wound around the central portion of the body of the animal, and the animal is attached to the animal, the first the seat frame section by fixed buttocks of the animal, the winding of the body portion of the by the belt animal fixed, first made solid clear these neck of the animal by the neck frame period to the third to the second or fixed with a third three-point, fixed position of the body of the animal by the winding belt fixed point on the base end side of the pair of pivot frames from (hinge section) of the winding belt The length to the position is less than one-fifth of the total length of the seat frame portion.

Further, a plurality of belts may be erected inside the seat frame portion at intervals from each other.

Further, cushions may be provided on a plurality of belts erected inside the seat frame portion.

In addition to the pair of wheels rotatably attached at intervals in the width direction of the seat frame portion, the seat frame portion may further have training wheels.

According to the walking aid for animals of the present invention, the size is at least substantially corresponding to the body of the animal, and the seat frame portion on which the animal is seated and the seat frame portion can be rotated at intervals in the width direction of the seat frame portion. A pair of wheels attached to the seat frame portion and a pair of rotating frames extending diagonally upward and forward from both ends in the width direction of the seat frame portion and rotatably connected to both ends in the width direction of the seat frame portion. , A semicircular to U-shaped over the upper part of the animal near the neck, or a collar wound around the neck, and both ends of the shape rotate in the width direction on the pair of rotating frames. An animal walking aid provided with a freely connected neck frame band, which is further suspended in front of the pair of wheels of the seat frame portion and around the center of the body of the animal. It has a winding belt for by wound mounting the animal walking aid to the animal, in the case of mounting to said animal, hip fixed in said animal by said seat frame portion to the first the winding barrel portion of the by the belt animals fixed to the second, fixed in the first to third three-point consisting solid clear these neck of the animal by the neck frame strip third, the winding fixed position of the body portion of the by the belt animals, the pair of the base end side of the fixed point of the rotatable frame entire length from the (hinge) to the position of the winding belt the seat frame manager dimension By being less than one-fifth the length of the animal, the above animals can walk independently in a free-range state, and the natural movements based on their instincts such as eating food and drinking water are also forefoot. It is possible to perform natural movements as a pet, such as raising the animal and hanging the forefoot on a table, sofa, etc. Further, when an animal such as a pet has an impaired walking function or the like, it becomes possible to support rehabilitation for independent walking of the pet or the like in the treatment process.

In addition, since it is possible to deal with various animal disorders such as, for example, a disorder of only one hind paw, a disorder of both hind legs due to a hip joint disorder, and a weakening of four legs due to aging, walking that fits each animal. There is a big merit that you can create an auxiliary tool.

It is a perspective view of the walking aid for animals which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the walking aid for animals which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a bottom view showing a part of the walking aid for animals according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a front view showing a part thereof. It is a side view of the walking aid for animals which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation of the walking aid for animals which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention, and (a) is the aspect which the (pair) rotating frames rotate with respect to a seat frame part. Shown, (b) shows a mode in which the neck frame band rotates with respect to (a pair of) rotating frames. It is a side view of the state which the walking aid for animals which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention is attached to an animal. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect of the walking aid for animals which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the operation which the animal which wears the walking aid for animals raises the forefoot and puts the forefoot on the sofa, and is sweetened to the owner. Indicates the state of doing. It is a perspective view of the walking aid for animals which concerns on the modification of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the cushion in the walking aid for animals which concerns on the modification shown in FIG. 8, (a) is the plan view, (b) is the bottom view. It is a perspective view of the walking aid for animals which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a bottom view showing a part of the walking aid for animals according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a front view showing a part thereof. It is a side view of the state which the walking aid for animals which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention is attached to an animal.

The walking aid for animals according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the animal walking aid 100 of the present embodiment is at least the body 104 of the dog 102 (which is also a pet for a human owner) as an “animal” shown in FIG. 6 and the like described later. The size of the seat frame portion 106 on which the dog 102 sits, the pair of wheels 108 rotatably attached at intervals in the width direction of the seat frame portion 106, and the seat frame portion 106. A pair of rotating frames 110 extending diagonally upward and forward from both ends in the width direction and rotatably connected to both ends in the width direction of the seat frame portion 106, and a half over the upper part of the dog 102 near the neck. A neck frame band 112 formed in a circular to U shape and having both ends rotatably connected to the pair of rotating frames 110 is provided. With such a configuration, the dog 102 can walk independently in a free-range state, and can perform operations such as raising the front legs and putting the front legs on a sofa or the like without any trouble.

That is, in the walking aid 100 for animals according to the first embodiment, a pair of wheels 108 without auxiliary wheels as in the second embodiment described later follow the walking (walking) of the dog 102. It is a walking aid for animals, and is used by attaching the two hind legs of the dog 102 seated on the seat frame portion 106 so as to come out from the lower surface side of the seat frame portion 106 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 described later. It is also possible that the dog 102 folds its hind paws and sits on the seat frame portion 106, and attaches and uses those hind paws so as not to come out from the lower surface side of the seat frame portion 106, but the hind paws are folded. In the example after sitting on the seat frame portion 106, since there is no auxiliary wheel, the rear end portion of the seat frame portion 106 may walk so as to come into contact with the floor or the ground (make a stick).

The seat frame portion 106 has a size substantially corresponding to the body 104 (see FIG. 6) of the dog 102, is a frame body (frame structure) on which the dog 102 is seated, and is mainly of two upper and lower lengths. It has different U-shaped metal frames 106A and 106B. The relatively long metal frame (frame) 106A in the upper row is formed in a U shape having a length corresponding to substantially the entire length of the body 104 (see FIG. 6) of the dog 102, and the relatively short metal frame (frame) 106B in the lower row is formed. Is formed in a U shape having a length substantially corresponding to a little less than the rear half of the body 104 (see FIG. 6) of the dog 102. The upper and lower two-stage metal frames 106A and 106B are connected and fixed vertically by screws, screws, etc. at predetermined intervals by a plurality of metal ribs 106C1, 106C2, 106C3. The pair of metal ribs 106C1 are integrally formed with a pair of metal foot bodies 106D that fix each of the pair of wheels 108, and are fixed to the upper and lower metal frames 106A and 106B with screws, screws, or the like. Each of the pair of wheels 108 is rotatably attached to the lower end of each. In the present embodiment, the metal frames 106A and 106B, the metal ribs 106C1, 106C2, 106C3, and the metal foot 106D are all made of aluminum, so that the entire animal walking aid 100 is lightened. The burden on the dog 102 wearing this can be reduced.

Further, a plurality of rubber belts 106E are erected inside the U-shape of the lower metal frame (frame) 106B of the seat frame portion 106 at intervals from each other, and the erection points of these belts 106E are adjusted. Thereby, the above-mentioned interval can be adjusted, and the hind legs of the dog 102 can be extended to the lower surface side of the seat frame portion 106 from any of the intervals. As shown in FIG. 3A, both ends of the belt 106E are formed like Velcro (registered trademark), whereby each belt 106E is placed inside the U-shape of the metal frame 106B. After rotating, it can be attached and detached with Velcro (registered trademark).

Further, in the present embodiment, the animal walking aid 100 is attached to the dog 102 by being wound around the central portion of the body of the dog 102 on the front side of the metal frame (frame) 106A before the wheels 108. The winding belt 106G is suspended for this purpose, and both ends of the winding belt 106G are also formed like magic tape (registered trademark), whereby the winding belt 106G is attached to the center of the body of the dog 102. It can be detachably fastened with a magic tape (registered trademark) after being wound around the dog.

The pair of wheels 108 are composed of synthetic resin wheels 108A rotatably supported at the lower ends of the metal foot body 106D, and rubber tires 108B mounted around each wheel 108A. As described above, since the wheel 108 is composed of the synthetic resin wheel 108A and the rubber tire 108B, the influence of unevenness on the floor, the ground, etc. can be reduced by the tire, and the cushion 106F (FIGS. 8 and 9) described later can be reduced. In combination with (see), it is possible to effectively reduce the stress on the dog 102.

Each of the pair of rotating frames 110 is made of a metal (aluminum) frame that is curved in a loose "dogleg" shape, and the base end side of each rotating frame 110 is a tip portion of the metal frame (frame) 106A in front of the wheel 108. It is rotatably connected to (both ends of the U shape) via a hinge. The tip end side of each rotating frame 110 is rotatably connected to both ends of the central portion of the substantially circular neck frame band 112 via hinges, respectively. In the present embodiment, the neck frame band 112 is formed in the shape of a collar made of a substantially circular leather belt, and can be attached to the neck of the dog 102 by using Velcro (registered trademark). As described above, in the present embodiment, the neck frame band 112 is formed in the shape of a collar made of a leather belt like a normal dog collar, so that the burden on the neck of the dog 102 can be reduced. ..

However, the configuration of the neck frame band 112 is not limited to this, and for example, it may be configured by a substantially semicircular metal (aluminum) frame. That is, the neck frame band 112 may be rotatably connected to the tip end side of each rotating frame 110 (via a hinge), and the dog 102 may move its head or the head or the like by raising its front legs. By raising the tip end side of each rotating frame 110 when moving the neck upward, the base end side of each rotating frame 110 is (hinge) with respect to the tip end portion (U-shaped both ends) of the metal frame (frame) 106A. It suffices if it is designed to induce a rotating movement (via). The rear part of the body centered on the buttocks of the dog 102 is supported from below by a plurality of rubber belts 106E of the seat frame part 106, and the central part of the body of the dog 102 is also wound around the center part of the body. Although it is supported from below by the belt 106G, when it is more stable to support the neck of the dog 102 from below, the neck frame band 112 is shaped like a collar like a normal dog collar as in the present embodiment. Either the neck frame band 112 is constructed of a substantially semicircular metal (aluminum) frame, and a collar-shaped fixing member is separately provided to support the neck of the dog 102 from below. Just do it.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 5 in addition to FIGS. 1 to 4, the operation of the walking aid for animals according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the walking aid for animals of the present embodiment, and FIG. 5A shows a mode in which (a pair of) rotating frames rotate with respect to the seat frame portion. (b) shows a mode in which the neck frame band rotates with respect to (a pair of) rotating frames. As described above, since the base end side of each rotating frame 110 is connected to the tip end portion (both ends of the U shape) of the metal frame (frame) 106A via a hinge, as shown in FIG. 5A, Each rotating frame 110 rotates with respect to the seat frame portion (the tip portion of the metal frame (frame) 106A constituting the seat frame portion). In the present embodiment, the rotatable angle is not particularly regulated, but it is regulated within 60 degrees and 90 degrees, respectively, as long as it does not interfere with the natural movement of the dog 102. It may be configured. Further, as described above, since the neck frame band 112 is rotatably connected to the tip end side of each rotating frame 110 (via a hinge), as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the neck frame band The 112 is designed to rotate with respect to the (pair) rotating frames 110. The angle at which the neck frame band 112 can rotate with respect to the (pair) rotating frames 110 is not particularly regulated, but is within a range that does not interfere with the natural movement of the dog 102. , Up and down 60 degrees or less, 90 degrees or less, etc. may be regulated.

Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 6 in addition to FIGS. 1 to 5 above, a method of using the walking aid for animals according to the first embodiment of the present invention, including attachment to an animal, will be described. In order to attach the animal walking aid 100 of the present embodiment to the dog 102, first, the rear part of the body centering on the buttocks of the dog 102 is seated on a plurality of rubber belts 106E in the seat frame portion 106. After that, the legs are placed downward from the distance between the rubber belts 106E. In this state, next, the winding belt 106G is wound around the central portion of the body of the dog 102, and both ends of the winding belt 106G are overlapped and fastened with Velcro (registered trademark). Subsequently, the neck frame band 112 is wound around the neck of the dog 102, and both ends thereof are overlapped and fastened with Velcro (registered trademark). In this way, the state in which the walking aid 100 for animals is attached to the dog 102 is shown in FIG. In the state of FIG. 6, as described above, each rotating frame 110 rotates with respect to the seat frame portion (the tip portion of the metal frame (frame) 106A constituting the frame) within a range that does not interfere with the natural movement of the dog 102. Also, since the neck frame band 112 also rotates with respect to the (pair) rotating frames 110 within a range that does not interfere with the natural movement of the dog 102, for example, a tray on which the dog 102 is placed on the ground or floor. When eating the food inside and drinking water, each can rotate downward, so that it does not interfere with the natural movement of such dog 102. Therefore, the dog 102 can walk independently in a free-range state, and can perform natural movements based on the instinct of an animal such as eating food and drinking water without any trouble.

Further, with reference to FIGS. 7 in addition to FIGS. 1 to 6 above, the peculiar action and effect of the walking aid for animals according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. As described above, each rotating frame 110 rotates with respect to the seat frame portion (the tip portion of the metal frame (frame) 106A constituting the frame) within a range that does not interfere with the natural movement of the dog 102, and the neck frame. Since the band 112 also rotates with respect to the (pair) rotating frames 110 within a range that does not interfere with the natural movement of the dog 102, when the animal walking aid 100 of the present embodiment is attached to the dog 102, FIG. 7 As shown in the above, each rotating frame 110 rotates upward with respect to the seat frame portion (the tip portion of the metal frame (frame) 106A constituting the seat frame portion), and the neck frame band 112 also rotates (a pair of) rotating frames. Since the dog 102 rotates upward with respect to the 110, even if the dog 102 raises the forefoot and tries to put the forefoot on the sofa to give the owner a sweet movement, the attachment tool for attaching the animal walking aid 100 to the dog 102, in other words. Then, the rotating frame 110 and the neck frame band 112, which also function as a restraining tool for the dog 102, do not interfere with such an operation of the dog 102. Therefore, the dog 102 can walk independently in a free-range state, and can perform a natural movement as a pet such that the forefoot is raised and the forefoot is hung on the sofa to be sweetened by the owner. Here, when the animal walking aid 100 of the present embodiment is attached to the dog 102, the body shape (including the skeletal structure such as the spine) of the dog 102, the center of gravity of its weight, and the structure of the animal walking aid 100 ( (Including the dimensions of the whole and each frame, the positional relationship of the rotating parts, etc.) will be mentioned. When the walking aid 100 for animals of the present embodiment is attached to the dog 102, the idea of fixing at three points is important. Here, the 3-point, buttocks fixed dogs 102 by the seat frame portion 106 (the belt 106E and cushions 106F), fixed in the body of the dog 102 by winding belt 106G, at least semi-circular neck frame strip 112 corresponds to the fixed neck of the dog 102 by. In particular, it is important to firmly support and the body portion in relation to the framework and on the center of gravity of the dogs 102, it is important fixed position of the body of the dog 102 by the order winding belt 106G. This position is the belt 106G from the fixed point (hinge portion) on the base end side of the pair of rotating frames 110, assuming that the overall length of the seat frame portion 106, which is the portion attached to the body of the dog 102, is 100. It is desirable that the length to the position of is less than 20, that is, less than one-fifth of the length. If the position of the winding belt 106G is too far behind, the fixed point (hinge portion) on the base end side of the rotating frame 110, which is the tip end side of the seat frame portion 106 with the wheel 108 as the center, goes down and reaches the ground. Things can happen frequently. If the position of the winding belt 106G is configured as described above, such a situation can be effectively prevented.

As a modification of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the cushion 106F (see FIG. 9) may be placed on the belt 106E erected on the metal frame (frame) 106B. In the modified example shown in FIG. 8, the dog 102 (buttocks and the like) is seated on the cushion 106F. The cushion 106F is made of cloth, and as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the cushion 106F of the animal walking aid 100 is attached to the tip side (as shown in FIG. 8) of the animal walking aid 100. The rear end side) is formed like a bifurcated glove, and for example, a rectangular urethane material 106U [see FIG. 9 (b)] is inserted in the glove-like bag, thereby providing cushioning properties. And improve the sitting comfort. Further, a cut 106S is formed along the width direction slightly rearward from the center of the cushion 106F, and in a mode in which the dog 102 extends its hind legs downward from the cushion 106F, the hind legs can be extended downward from the cut 106S. It is configured as follows. In the embodiment in which the dog 102 extends its hind legs from the cushion 106F to the rear side, from above each of the two forks on the above-mentioned tip side (the rear end side when attached to the animal walking aid 100 in FIG. 8). It is configured so that the hind legs can be extended to the rear side.

Next, the walking aid for animals according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The basic configuration of the animal walking aid 200 of the present embodiment is substantially the same as that of the animal walking aid 100 according to the first embodiment described above, and the same reference numerals are given to the same parts thereof. The description is omitted. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the animal walking aid 200 of the present embodiment is a pair of wheels rotatably attached to the central portion of the seat frame portion 106 via a frame at intervals in the width direction. It includes a (main wheel) 108 and a single auxiliary wheel 208 rotatably attached to the center of the rear portion of the seat frame portion 106 via a frame. The animal walking aid 200 of the present embodiment is used when the dog 102 folds its hind legs and sits on the seat frame portion 106, and attaches the hind legs so as not to come out from the lower surface side of the seat frame portion 106. Are suitable. That is, it can be applied to a severe disorder in which the dog 102 has a hip joint disorder and the hind legs cannot be used at all. The rear end of the frame 106 does not come into contact with the floor or the ground (makes it sticky). In the animal walking aid 200 of the present embodiment, the dog 102 folds its hind legs and sits on the seat frame portion 106, and the hind legs do not come out from the lower surface side of the seat frame portion 106, so that the stress on the dog 102 is exerted. For mitigation, it is preferable to provide a cushion 106F (see FIGS. 8 and 9) similar to the modified example of the first embodiment.

In the usage method including the attachment of the walking aid 200 for animals to the dog 102 of the present embodiment, the dog 102 folds its hind legs and sits on the seat frame portion 106, and the hind legs are placed on the lower surface side of the seat frame portion 106. It is the same as the first embodiment described above, except that it is attached and used so as not to come out of the above. It goes without saying that the animal walking aid 200 of the present embodiment can also exert the same effects as those of the first embodiment described above. That is, the dog 102 can walk independently in a free-range state, and the natural movement based on the instinct as an animal such as eating food and drinking water is like raising the forefoot and putting the forefoot on the sofa to give it to the owner. Natural movements as a pet can also be performed without any trouble.

As described above, by applying the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. First, the animals can walk independently in a free-range state, and can perform natural movements based on their instincts such as eating food and drinking water without any trouble. Secondly, it is possible to perform a natural movement as a pet in which an animal raises its forefoot and puts its forefoot on the sofa to give it to its owner without any trouble. Thirdly, the size and width of the seat frame, the length and mutual spacing of the pair of rotating frames, the configuration of the neck frame band can be adjusted by custom-made, or the position of the spacing between the plurality of rubber belts 106E. By adjusting the width and width, using the cushion 106F, and providing training wheels 208, for example, damage to only one hind foot, damage to both hind legs due to hip joint damage, weakening of four feet due to aging, etc. Since it can handle various obstacles of animals, it has a great merit that it is possible to create walking aids that fit individual animals. Furthermore, when an animal such as a pet has an impaired walking function or the like, it becomes possible to support rehabilitation for independent walking of the pet or the like in the treatment process.

In the embodiment described above, the present invention has been applied to the walking assistance of dogs, but for example, it can be applied to dogs regardless of the type of Western dog, Japanese dog, small dog or large dog. In addition, the animals to which the present invention is applied are not limited to dogs, and the present invention can be widely applied to animals such as cats, pigs, wild boars, and horses, for example.

100 Animal walking aids, 102 dogs, 104 torso, 106 seat frame,
106E belt, 106F cushion, 106G winding belt, 108 wheels,
110 rotating frame, 112 neck frame band

Claims (4)

At least, a seat frame portion having a size substantially corresponding to the body of the animal on which the animal is seated, a pair of wheels rotatably attached at intervals in the width direction of the seat frame portion, and the seat frame. A pair of rotating frames extending diagonally upward and forward from both ends in the width direction of the portion and rotatably connected to both ends in the width direction of the seat frame portion, and a semicircle over the upper part near the neck of the animal. The pair of rotating frames are provided with a neck frame band formed in the shape of a U-shape or a collar wound around the neck, and both ends in the width direction of the shape are rotatably connected to each other. An animal walking aid, which is further hung in front of the pair of wheels of the seat frame portion and wound around the center of the body of the animal so that the animal can use the animal. has a winding belt for mounting a walking aid, when fitted to the animal, the buttocks of the animal with the seat frame section to the first fixed, said animal by the winding belt in the second fixed of the body, first to made solid clear these neck of the animal by the neck frame period to the third fixed with a third three-point, solid position of the constant of the body of the animal by the winding belt Is that the length from the fixed point (hinge portion) on the base end side of the pair of rotating frames to the position of the winding belt is less than one-fifth of the total length of the seat frame portion. A walking aid for animals featuring. The animal walking aid according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of belts are erected inside the seat frame portion at intervals from each other. The animal walking aid according to claim 2, wherein a cushion is further provided on a plurality of belts erected inside the seat frame portion. The animal walking aid according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an auxiliary wheel on the seat frame portion.

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