KR101389926B1 - Stand type walker - Google Patents

Abstract

The stand-type walking device is designed to induce infants to learn walking tips and postures, to help infants grow taller, and to be used for rehabilitation treatment and to be used by children who can walk. Is initiated.
The disclosed stand type walking device includes a frame provided with a handle for holding by a user when walking or rehabilitation; Moving means connected to both ends of the frame to support the frame and move forward, backward, left and right; It is installed to be rotatable to the moving means, and includes a user seating means for preventing the user from falling by mounting the user when the user misses the handle.

Description

Stand type walker {Stand type walker}

The present invention relates to a stand type walking apparatus, and more particularly, to guide infants to learn walking tips and postures to start walking, assisting the height of infants, and using for rehabilitation treatment. The present invention relates to a stand type walking device that can be used as a swing by children who can walk and walk.

In general, an infant refers to a child belonging to 1 year to 6 years of age, and the infant is a period in which the growth rate is slower and maintains a constant rate compared to the infant period, and gradually changes from horizontal development to vertical development in infancy. Grows quickly, and the knees are straightened.

Also, as you walk, the gap between your feet narrows and you start to walk in balance. In addition, the changes in physical function are prominent due to the development of musculoskeletal and small muscles, so that walking and running movements and manipulation movements are developed.

Therefore, it is very important to acquire the correct walking posture in infancy.

A common walker used in infancy is a walker that induces infants to walk and learn to walk while riding in the saddle, but the infant can walk in the saddle, but it is a walking device in the sitting state, so There is a disadvantage in that it has an adverse effect on the walking posture and spine health of the infants who do not develop muscle strength. In addition, there is a concern that the leg is wheel due to the gait practice in the open state, there is also a problem that can inhibit even physical development.

In order to solve all the problems that occur in such a common walker, the technology proposed by the present inventors in the prior art is published in Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2011-0008805 (2011.01.27. Publication) (name of the invention: stand type infant Walker (hereinafter abbreviated as "prior art").

The disclosed prior art is connected to both ends of the mainframe and the mainframe having a handle in the form of a circular or polygonal ring to induce the infant to start walking and learning the posture, supporting the mainframe, It is provided with a moving unit to move back and forth and left and right, and guide the infant to learn the walking in the standing state, and to help the growth and development of the infant by increasing the strength and strength of each part of the infant's body.

1. Korean Patent Office Publication No. 10-2011-0008805 (published Jan. 27, 2011) (name of the invention: stand type baby walker)

However, the prior art as described above has the advantage of inducing the infant to read the gait while standing up to help to learn the walking tips and posture, but if the infant misses the handle falls and causes injuries such as injury. It was.

In order to prevent such a dangerous situation, the caregiver of the infant should always watch the infant's situation near the walker, resulting in waste of manpower and loss of time.

In addition, the prior art has a disadvantage that the rehabilitation therapist is not suitable for use as a rehabilitation treatment. In particular, the rehabilitation therapist refers to a patient who is still inconvenient to behave on their own, and the prior art does not have a means to prevent falling if the rehabilitation therapist loses balance or misses a handle while using the walking device. Not suitable for use as a walking device.

In addition, the prior art has a disadvantage that it can not be used for a purpose such as a swing when the infant grows to some extent and become accustomed to walking.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems occurring in the prior art,

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a stand-type walking device that induces to learn the walking tips and posture of infants starting to walk.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a stand-type walking device that can assist the infant to increase the strength and height.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a stand-type walking device that can be used by rehabilitation therapists for rehabilitation treatment.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a stand-type walking device that can be used as a playground equipment, such as children can walk.

Stand-type walking device according to the present invention for solving the above problems,

A frame having a handle for holding by the user when walking or rehabilitation;

Moving means connected to both ends of the frame to support the frame and move forward, backward, left and right;

It is installed to be rotatable to the moving means, characterized in that it comprises a user seating means for preventing the user from falling by mounting the user when the user misses the handle.

The frame may include a main frame having holes at both ends thereof;

It is installed to be inserted into the holes formed on both ends of the main frame, characterized in that configured as an auxiliary frame for adjusting the length of the frame.

In addition, the main frame includes a through hole for inserting and withdrawing a handle, and a receiving space for accommodating the handle, the receiving space includes a fixing means for fixing the inserted handle, A locking jaw is formed at the end so that only a predetermined length is drawn out, and the locking jaw is provided to be fixed by the fixing means when inserted into the accommodation space.

In addition, the user seating means,

A belt rotatably connected to the support frame of the moving unit;

And a saddle connected to the belt to seat the user.

The saddle in the saddle is formed with a through hole through which the user's legs can be inserted, and when the saddle is used as a play equipment, includes a fixing means for folding the front and rear ends, and a connecting ring for connecting the belt when the play equipment is used. It is characterized by including.

According to the present invention can be induced to learn the walking tips and posture of the infant starting the gait, there is an advantage that can help to promote the strength development and height of the infant.

In addition, according to the present invention it is possible to play a role as a rehabilitation equipment that rehabilitation therapists can use for rehabilitation treatment, there is an advantage that can be used as a playground equipment for children who can walk.

1 is a perspective view of a stand-type walking device according to the present invention.
2 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the handle portion of FIG.
Figure 3 is a state of use of the stand-type walking device according to the invention.
Figure 4 is a state of use when using the stand-type walking device according to the invention as a ride.
5 is another use state when using the stand-type walking device according to the present invention as a play equipment.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail.

1 is a perspective view of a stand type walking device according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the handle portion, Figure 3 is a state diagram of the use of the stand type walking device according to the present invention.

Stand type walking apparatus according to the present invention is largely composed of a frame 100, the moving means 200 and the user seating means 300, as shown in Figs.

The frame 100 is provided with a handle 101 for holding the infant walking or rehabilitation of the rehabilitation therapist, the frame 100 has a main frame 102 with holes at both ends and the main frame 102 It is installed to be inserted into the holes formed at both ends, and consists of an auxiliary frame 103 for adjusting the length of the frame 100. Here, by forming the outer diameter of the auxiliary frame 103 smaller than the inner diameter of the main frame 102, the auxiliary frame 103 can be easily inserted into or withdrawn from the main frame 102.

When the walking device is not used, the auxiliary frame 103 is inserted into the insertion space of the main frame 102 through the hole formed in the main frame 102 to minimize the storage space and to facilitate the storage. In the case of using a walking device, the auxiliary frame 103 inserted into the insertion space of the main frame 102 is taken out from the main frame 102, and then the auxiliary frame 103 which is taken out by tightening the screw 104, which is a fixing member, is taken out. Secure to main frame 102. At this time, the auxiliary frame 103 is preferably withdrawn to a suitable length to fit the size of the infant or rehabilitation therapist.

On the other hand, the main frame 102 withdraws the handle 101 only when in use, and when not in use is provided with a receiving space 105 for accommodating the handle 101, the handle 101 when not using a walking device Is accommodated in the accommodation space 105.

For example, a through hole 106 is formed in the main frame 102 so that the handle 101 can be freely inserted and withdrawn, and the handle 101 is inserted into the accommodation space 105 through the through hole 106. In the case of accommodating, fixing means 107 is provided to fix the handle 101 so that the handle 101 is not drawn out.

The fixing means 107 includes a spring 107a having an elastic force, and a protrusion 107b connected to the end of the spring 107a to move with elastic force by the spring 107a.

A locking jaw 101a is formed at the end of the handle 101 so that only a predetermined length is drawn out, and when the locking jaw 101b is inserted into the accommodation space 105, the locking groove 101b is fixed by the fixing means 107. It is provided.

Accordingly, when the handle 101 is inserted into the accommodation space 105, the handle 101 is forcibly pushed into the accommodation space 105. At this time, the pushing depth is preferably pushed to a depth until the engaging groove 101b formed in the handle 101 is fastened by the protrusion 107b provided in the fixing means 107.

The shape of the handle may be variously implemented in the form of a circular or polygonal ring, it is preferable to configure the thickness to be sufficiently accommodated in the hand of the infant. More preferably, a non-slip pad is attached to form a groove into which a finger can be inserted into a portion held by the infant or the rehabilitation therapist, or to prevent slipping.

When pulling out the handle 101 accommodated in the accommodation space 105, the handle 101 is grabbed and pulled out as it is. At this time, the withdrawal length is preferably withdrawn until the engaging jaw (101a) provided at the end of the handle 101 is caught on one surface of the fixing means (107). The handle 101 can be used as a mechanism for the infant to exercise strength or stretch, such as a chin.

On the other hand, both ends of the frame 100 of the stand-type walking device according to the present invention is connected to the moving means 200 so that the infant or rehabilitation therapist can move smoothly when using the walking device.

The moving means 200 is composed of a center frame 201, a support frame 201, a connecting frame 203 and the caster 204, these configurations are connected to both ends of the frame 100 in pairs, respectively.

Here, the central frame 201 has one side connected to one side of the frame 100 and the other side connected to the upper center of the support frame 201, thereby connecting the frame 100 and the support frame 202. Do it.

The support frame 202 is preferably implemented in a form in which the upper portion is narrower and gradually wider toward the lower side for a sense of stability, and serves to support the center frame 201.

The lower end of the support frame 202 is provided with a caster 204 for moving the moving means 200 back and forth and left and right.

As the caster 204 is provided, when the user (infant or rehabilitation therapist, etc.) walks, the stand type walking device may freely move back and forth or left and right according to the user's movement.

In addition, the upper portion of the support frame 202 is provided with a height adjusting means 205 for connecting and adjusting the height of the center frame 201. The height adjusting means 205 can be implemented in various ways, in the present invention uses a bolt as an embodiment. It is possible to fit the height of the frame 100 to the height of the user by the well-known height adjusting means 205.

On the other hand, the stand-type walking device as described above is enough to help the walk of the infant or rehabilitation therapist alone as described above, the present invention is further safer by adding a user seating means 300 for the user's safety Considered. For example, the user seating means 300 is to prevent the user from falling when the infant or rehabilitation therapist accidentally misses or releases the handle 101.

The user seating means 300, the belt 301 is rotatably connected to the support frame 202 of the moving means 200; It is connected to the belt 301 includes a saddle 302 for seating the user. The saddle 302 is formed with two through holes 303 through which the user's legs can be inserted, and the user inserts each leg into the through hole 303 one by one when using the walking device. In addition, one side of the saddle 302 is provided with a connection ring 304 for connecting the belt 301, the connection ring 304 is composed of two each of the left and right relative to the front. And between the connecting ring consisting of two left and right, each one is provided with a connection ring 305 for the rides, the connection link 305 for the rides will be described in detail later.

And the inner side of the support frame 202 is provided with a connecting ring 206 for connecting the belt 301, preferably such a connecting ring 206 is implemented to be rotated by a predetermined angle.

In addition, the belt 301 is implemented in four to connect to each of the two pairs of support frames, each of the belt 301 fastening ring 306, 307 is formed on both ends, fastening ring 306 formed at one end Is fastened to the connecting ring 206 formed on the support frame 202, the fastening ring 307 formed at the other end is fastened to the connecting ring 304 formed on the saddle 302.

Through the fastening process, the saddle 302 is fastened to the support frame 202 by the belt 301, and when used, the user's legs are inserted into the through holes 303 to be used. After that, when the user misses or releases the handle 101, the user's hips are naturally seated on the saddle 302, thereby preventing the user from falling.

In particular, the person who cares for the infant or rehabilitation therapist by the user seating means 300 can do their work without being bound to the infant or rehabilitation therapist as in the prior art, can prevent the waste of manpower, and also prevent time loss It will be possible.

On the other hand, another feature of the present invention is that the stand type walking device can be used as a ride. For example, when the infant walks to some extent, the walking device is not used. In order to solve the problem of non-use and to improve the function of the walking device, the walking device can be used as a playground equipment such as a swing. have.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, after releasing the belt 301 provided at both ends of the saddle 302 from the connecting ring 304 for use as a swing, two belts of left and right sides are provided. 301 is fastened to the linkage 305 for the playground equipment formed in the left and right center of the saddle 302. And the front and rear both ends of the saddle 302 is fixed by the fixing means 308. The fastening means 308 here is preferably embodied with a snap button such as a snap fastener.

FIG. 5 is another use state diagram for using the walking device as a swing as shown in FIG. 4, and four connecting rings 108 are formed on the main frame 102 (two before and after the main frame) and a belt ( 301 is connected to the connecting ring 108 to be used as a swing.

FIG. 5 shows that the turning radius is larger than that of FIG. 4, so that the child can use the swing more effectively.

In this way, the walking device is made like a swing so that the child who can walk can use it as a play equipment. Therefore, it is possible to play a role as a multifunctional device such as rehabilitation treatment, strength exercise, and play equipment as well as growth and development of infants with one walking device.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims and their equivalents. Of course, such modifications are within the scope of the claims.

100 ... frame
101 ... handle
102 ... Main frame
103 ... Auxiliary frame
200 ... transportation
300 ... User seating means
301 ... belt
302... saddle

Claims (6)

A frame having a handle for holding by the user when walking or rehabilitation;
Moving means connected to both ends of the frame to support the frame and move forward, backward, left and right;
It is installed so as to be rotatable on the moving means, and includes a user seating means for preventing the user from falling by mounting the user when the user misses the handle;
The frame includes a main frame having holes at both ends; It is installed to be inserted into the holes formed on both ends of the main frame, and includes an auxiliary frame for adjusting the length of the frame, the main frame is a through-hole for inserting and withdrawing a handle, which can accommodate the handle An accommodating space, the accommodating space including fixing means for fixing the inserted handle;
The user seating means is a belt rotatably connected to the support frame of the moving means; And a saddle connected to the belt to seat the user, wherein the saddle has a through hole through which the user's legs can be inserted, and the fixing means for folding the front and rear ends when using the saddle as a play equipment. Includes, stand-type walking device, characterized in that it comprises a connecting ring for the ride for connecting the belt when using the ride.
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