JPS59501346A - walking device - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] walking device The present invention is designed for use with young children to help train them to walk and keep them within a certain area. The present invention relates to a walking device for use.

Background technology Conventional gait training devices require a child to sit on casters and push themselves along the floor. We offer a seated frame. This unfortunately causes the child to hit furniture and people. Then, the child wanders around and the parents can no longer see it. This kind of conventional equipment is , when a child has a difficult time falling, or when a parent is cooking in the kitchen, etc. I couldn't prevent it from happening. Physiologically, sitting on casters The formal frame is a curved position that infants assume while seated when learning to walk without a frame. It is easy to get into the same struggling posture. Infants' bones are soft and their posture allows them to walk correctly. Although infants eventually become straight after learning to do things, their skeletons are still developing. is susceptible to unnecessary force.

These wheeled seating devices also allow infants to walk around and disappear from the adult's view. There is a possibility of immediate danger from falling down the stairs.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a walking system that is used for walking training of infants and that keeps the infant in a certain area. The purpose of the present invention is to substantially eliminate or improve the above-mentioned drawbacks by providing a Ru.

Disclosure of invention According to one aspect of the present invention, a walking aid for infants includes a base and a base extending upwardly from the base. A column extending approximately radially outward from the column to support the infant's body. to support the infant in a walking position by placing the infant's feet on a solid surface. and an infant support means having a structure such that the support means is connected to the support means. A walking aid that can be rotated around a substantially vertical axis formed by Disclosed.

The enclosure and support members should be adjustable to accommodate infants of any size. desirable.

Brief description of the drawing Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the following drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a walking device according to a preferred embodiment, and FIG. 2 is an embodiment of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1. 3 is a front view of a walking device according to another embodiment, and FIG. 4 is shown in FIG. 3. A plan view of the embodiment; FIG. 5 is a front view showing different pivot configurations of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1; figure, FIG. 6 is a front view of another embodiment incorporating a seat configuration; FIG. 7 is a front view of another embodiment incorporating another pivot configuration.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The walking device 9 according to a preferred embodiment has a projecting spindle 12 and a vertical support member 11. A round flat base 10 or the like member is provided. In this case, the spindle 12 has a support section below the shoulder. An annular enclosure 13, shown as a material, is connected.

Another embodiment of the walking device 14 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 includes a platform 15. , a rigid support member 16 rotatably connected to the platform 15 by a pivot 17. It is growing. The annular enclosure 18 is attached to the rigid support member 16. In FIG. 5, the support member 20 is hollow and the outer diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the support member 20. An alternative pivot configuration is shown that allows for the insertion of a combed post 21. pillar An annular enclosure 22 is attached to 21.

Still another embodiment 23 shown in FIG. It consists of a support member 25 that is attached to the support member 25, and a column 26 that is inserted into the support member 25.

A saddle 27 is attached to the post 26 to seat the infant (not shown). O letting the infant's feet touch the floor In all of the above-described embodiments, either the descending configuration or the seating configuration Supporting the child. In this position, the infant can use its legs and feet to pivot on its own. You can push forward on the platform using the cut as the center.

Another embodiment, as shown in FIG. A base member 30 having a member 31 is provided. In this way, the downward protruding spin The ring enclosure 32 is rotated by the dollar 33. Recess 3 along the length of spindle 33 4 is provided which further receives a counterbore or concealed set screw 35. . This set screw 35 may be countersunk or hidden so that the infant using this embodiment can You must avoid getting your clothes caught or getting abrasions or cuts yourself. do not have.

The foregoing describes several embodiments of the invention, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that variations of the invention It can be done without going out of scope.

For example, the seat or saddle configuration of FIG. 6 can be pivoted with a base as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. in combination with a supported rigid support member or with the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. You can also let

Assemble the bearing in a pivot device, provide a non-slip surface on the stand, cover the enclosure, or A covering may be attached. If possible, support members and enclosures should be adjusted to the child's size and height. The column has a support member above the platform and an adjustment means to change the height of the enclosure. Including steps. Furthermore, the torque required to rotate the support member and enclosure around the stand is Adjustment means may be provided to change the angle.

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1 In a walking aid for infants, there is a base and a support that extends upward from the base. A column that extends outward in the general radial direction of the column and generally surrounds the infant's body to support the infant. An infant support means for supporting an infant in a generally walking position with the feet in contact with a solid surface. and the support means includes a substantially vertical support formed by the support means. A walking aid that can rotate around a direct axis of rotation. 2. The walking aid device according to claim 1, wherein the solid surface is the stand. 3. The platform is circular and/or incorporates at least one non-slip surface. A walking aid according to item 1 or 2. 4. The infant support means is generally oval and/or padded and/or The walking aid device according to any one of the preceding claims, which is provided with a covering. 5. The walking aid according to any of the above claims, wherein the infant support means is a seat. Auxiliary equipment. 6. said support further adjusts the height of said support means above said platform and (also (b) an adjustment for adjusting the torque required to rotate said support means about said axis; A walking aid according to any of the preceding claims, comprising means. 7. The support means further comprises adjustment means to accommodate different sizes and heights of infants. A walking aid according to any one of the above claims. 8. before said strut and support means are rotatably connected by releasable fastening means; A walking aid according to any one of the claims. 9. The struts and support means incorporate a friction reducing means according to each of the preceding claims. Row aids. 10. A walking device substantially as herein described with reference to the drawings. 1