KR102296449B1 - Apparatus for Supporting Walking Trainee and Apparatus for Training Walk Comprising the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a seat portion for supporting the pelvis of a walking trainee, a body to which the seat portion is rotatably coupled, a connecting portion having one side to the main body to be rotatably coupled to movement, and the other side of the connecting portion coupled to the seat portion It relates to a gait trainer supporting device that supports the upper body of the gait trainee so that the load of the gait trainer on board is distributed and includes an upper body support part whose position is controlled through the connection part.

Description

A walking trainer supporting device and a gait training device comprising the same {Apparatus for Supporting Walking Trainee and Apparatus for Training Walk Comprising the same}

The present invention relates to a gait trainer supporting device for gait training and a gait training device including the same.

In general, walking is the most basic and essential motion in daily life for humans. Therefore, providing gait training to patients who are unable to walk properly due to a disease or accident or damaged nerve function due to an imbalanced development of muscles is the first gateway for the patient to return to daily life. However, there are many limitations in gait training for people with spinal injuries or weakened joints. In other words, it is difficult to continue gait training for a long time because extreme pain occurs in the spine or joints whenever the body moves, and there is a high possibility of suffering a second injury due to an accident such as a fall during gait training.

Among these gait training devices, there is an overhead harness type gait training device. The overhead harness type gait training apparatus is a device for performing gait training by pulling the upper body of the gait trainee over the gait trainee's head in order to disperse the concentration of the gait trainer's weight on the lower extremities. However, the overhead harness type gait training device not only takes a long time to wear because the gait trainee must wear a harness fastening vest, but also because the lower part of the vest is located between the crotch of the gait trainer, the weight is concentrated. There is a problem that causes pain. In order to improve this, the gait training apparatus according to the prior art has been developed in a sedentary form so that a gait trainee sits and performs gait training, but has the following problems.

First, the gait training apparatus according to the prior art has a problem in that the gait trainer cannot perform gait training for a long time because the weight of the gait trainer is concentrated only on a part such as between the crotch or the pelvis. Accordingly, the gait training apparatus according to the prior art has a problem in that it takes a long time to recover the gait trainee.

Second, the gait training apparatus according to the prior art was manufactured to have a uniform size without considering the physique of the gait trainer, such as height and weight. Accordingly, since the gait training apparatus according to the prior art is not suitable for the physique of the gait trainer, there is a problem in that a safety accident such as a fall occurs.

Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2005-0041133 (published date: 2005.05.04) "Pneumatic distributed control type walking assistance robot" Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2012-0042524 (published date: 2012.05.03) "Walking assistance device with user recognition function"

The present invention has been devised to solve the above-described problem, and to provide a gait trainer supporting device capable of dispersing the concentration of only a part of the gait trainee's weight, and a gait training device including the same.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gait trainer supporting device and a gait training device including the same, which are implemented to fit the physique of various gait trainers, thereby preventing safety accidents for gait trainers.

In order to solve the problems as described above, the present invention may include the following configuration.

A walking trainee supporting device according to the present invention includes: a seat portion for supporting the pelvis of the walking trainee; a body to which the seat portion is rotatably coupled; a connection part having one side movably and rotatably coupled to the body; and an upper body support part coupled to the other side of the connection part, supporting the upper body of the walking trainee so that the load of the walking trainee riding on the seat part is distributed, and the position of which is adjusted through the connection part.

In the apparatus for supporting a walking trainee according to the present invention, the upper body support part is characterized in that the separation distance spaced apart from the main body through the connection part is adjusted according to the physique of the walking trainee.

In the walking trainer support device according to the present invention, the upper body support portion is coupled to the connecting portion opposite to the lower side where the seat portion is located, and the height is adjusted by rotating around the connecting portion according to the physique of the walking trainee. characterized.

The gait training support device according to the present invention includes a handle part including a first support member coupled to the left side of the main body and a second support member coupled to the right side of the main body based on the upper body support part for the safety of the walking trainee do. The handle portion is characterized in that the distance between the first support member and the second support member decreases from the lower side where the seat part is located to the upper side where the upper body support part is located.

The gait training apparatus according to the present invention includes a walking unit for supporting and moving the foot of a walking trainee, a first support unit to which the walking unit is coupled, a second support unit coupled to the first support unit in a gravity direction, and one side of the second support unit The height adjustment unit coupled to the height adjustment is possible, and coupled to the other side of the height adjustment unit, it characterized in that it comprises a walking trainer support device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 for supporting the walking trainee. do.

The gait training apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that it includes a sensor unit installed in the height adjustment unit to measure the weight of the gait trainer.

According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.

The present invention is implemented to disperse the concentration of only a part of the weight of the walking trainee, thereby increasing the walking training time and shortening the recovery period of the walking trainee.

The present invention is implemented to fit the physique of various gait trainers, thereby solving the inconvenience that occurs between gait training and preventing safety accidents for gait trainers from occurring.

1 is a schematic perspective view for explaining a walking trainer support device according to the present invention;
2 and 3 are schematic cross-sectional views for explaining that the distance the upper body support part is spaced apart from the main body in the walking trainer support device according to the present invention is adjusted.
Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view for explaining that the upper body support is rotated in the walking trainer support device according to the present invention
Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view for explaining the handle portion in the walking trainee support device according to the present invention
Figure 6 is a schematic front view for explaining the handle portion in the walking trainer support device according to the present invention
7 is a schematic perspective view for explaining a gait training device according to the present invention;

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the apparatus for supporting a gait trainer according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic perspective view for explaining a gait trainer support device according to the present invention, Figures 2 and 3 are schematic for explaining that the distance separated from the upper body support body in the gait trainer support device according to the present invention is adjusted In cross-sectional view, Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view for explaining that the upper body support is rotated in the walking trainer support device according to the present invention, Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view for explaining the handle portion in the walking trainee support device according to the present invention, Fig. 6 is a schematic front view for explaining the handle portion in the walking trainer support device according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the gait trainer supporting apparatus 100 according to the present invention is implemented so that the gait trainee performs gait training in a seated state. In particular, the apparatus 100 for supporting a gait trainer according to the present invention is implemented to distribute the weight of the gait trainee, thereby increasing the gait training time and shortening the recovery time for walking. In addition, since the gait trainee support device 100 according to the present invention can be adjusted in position to fit the physique of the gait trainee, it is possible to prevent a safety accident for the gait trainee from occurring, as well as suitable gait training for the gait trainee. environment can be provided.

The gait training support device 100 according to the present invention includes a seat part 110 for supporting the pelvic part of a gait trainee, a body 120 to which the seat part is rotatably coupled, and one side is movably and rotatably coupled to the body. It is coupled to the connecting portion 130, and the other side of the connecting portion, and includes an upper body support portion 140 for supporting the upper body of the walking trainee.

The upper body support part 140 performs a function of distributing the weight of the walking trainee riding on the seat part 110 , and the position is adjusted through the connection part 130 . For example, the upper body support unit 140 may distribute the weight concentrated on the seat unit 110 by supporting the chest of the walking trainee. The upper body support part 140 may be spaced apart from the main body 120 through a connection part 130 movably coupled to the main body 120 . The upper body support part 140 is rotated together as the connection part 130 rotatably coupled to the main body 120 rotates, so that the height that can support the upper body of the walking trainee can be adjusted.

Therefore, the walking trainee support device 100 according to the present invention can achieve the following operational effects.

First, in the gait trainer supporting apparatus 100 according to the present invention, the upper body support unit 140 supports the upper body of the gait trainee, thereby distributing the load concentrated on the seat unit 110 . Accordingly, the gait trainer supporting apparatus 100 according to the present invention reduces the load borne by the pelvic part of the gait trainee, thereby increasing the gait training time and shortening the recovery time for walking.

Second, the gait training support device 100 according to the present invention is implemented so that the upper body support part 140 is spaced apart from the main body 120 through the connection part 130 and the height adjustment is possible, so that the Position can be adjusted to fit your physique. Accordingly, the gait trainer support device 100 according to the present invention can prevent the occurrence of safety accidents such as a fall (落傷) because the gait trainee can comfortably and safely gait training.

Hereinafter, the seat part 110 , the main body 120 , the connection part 130 , and the upper body support part 140 will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the seat part 110 supports the pelvic part of the walking trainee. The seat unit 110 may be coupled to the main body 120 , and the walking trainee may support the pelvis of the walking trainee by riding on the seat unit 110 . The seat unit 110 may be formed in the same shape as the saddle of a bicycle or motorcycle, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed in another shape such as a circle or an oval as long as it can support the pelvis of the walking trainee. The seat unit 110 can relieve the load borne by the lower body of the gait trainer compared to when the gait trainee performs gait training while standing by supporting the pelvic part of the gait trainer. Accordingly, the seat unit 110 relieves the weight to be supported by not only the hemiplegic gait trainer, but also gait trainers who cannot support their own weight, such as gait trainers who are not free to walk due to brain or nerve damage. It can make training easier. In addition, the seat part 110 is rotatably coupled to the body 120 . Accordingly, the walking trainer rotates the seat part 110 from side to side even when the pelvis part is in contact with the seat part 110, so that the movement of the pelvic part more naturally than when the seat part 110 is fixed. Thus, gait training can be performed.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the main body 120 is formed in an 'L' shape so that the gait trainers can perform gait training in a seated state. The seat unit 110 may be coupled to a position formed in a direction perpendicular to the direction of gravity in the body 120 . Accordingly, the gait trainer may perform gait training in a unloaded state by contacting the pelvis with the seat unit 110 . In the main body 120 , the upper body support part 140 may be coupled to a position higher than the position where the seat part 110 is coupled through the connection part 130 . Accordingly, the main body 120 may support the pelvis of the walking trainee and the upper body of the walking trainee.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , one side of the connection part 130 is movably and rotatably coupled to the main body 120 . The upper body support part 140 is coupled to the other side of the connection part 130 . An upper side of the upper body support unit 140 opposite to a lower side on which the seat unit 110 is located is coupled to the connection unit 130 . The connecting part 130 may pass through the main body 120 and a nut or bolt head may be positioned on one side, and the upper body support part 140 may be positioned on the other side. The connecting portion 130 may be formed of a bolt, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed in another form as long as it connects the main body 120 and the upper body support unit 140 and is movable and rotatable from the main body 120 . have. The connection part 130 may be coupled to the body 120 in a direction perpendicular to the direction of gravity so as to be parallel to the seat part 110 .

The upper body support part 140 may move and rotate together as the connection part 130 moves and rotates. For example, when the connecting part 130 moves from the main body 120 in a direction in which the seat part 110 is located, the upper body support part 140 moves in a direction away from the main body 120 . In this case, since the distance between the seat part 110 and the upper body support part 140 becomes close, it may be a suitable position for a walking trainee with a small physique, such as a child or a woman, for gait training. For example, when the connecting part 130 moves from the main body 120 in a direction opposite to the direction in which the seat part 110 is positioned, the upper body support part 140 moves in a direction closer to the main body 120 . will do In this case, since the distance between the seat part 110 and the upper body support part 140 is increased, a position suitable for gait training for a gait trainer with a large physique such as a man may be provided.

3 and 4 , the upper body support unit 140 supports the upper body of the walking trainee. To this end, the upper body support part 140 is coupled to the 'l' part in the overall 'L' shape of the main body 120 . The upper body support part 140 may be coupled to the main body 120 through the connection part 130 . The upper body support unit 140 distributes the weight of the walking trainee supported by the seat unit 110 by supporting the upper body of the walking trainee. For example, when the upper body support unit 140 tilts the upper body in the direction in which the main body 120 is located while the walking trainee sits on the seat unit 110, the seat unit supports the chest or stomach of the walking trainee. It is possible to distribute the weight supported by (110). Accordingly, the gait trainer support apparatus 100 according to the present invention can prevent the gait training from being performed for a long time, such as numbness or paralysis in the lower body of the gait trainer when the weight is concentrated only on the pelvis of the gait trainee. Therefore, the gait trainer support apparatus 100 according to the present invention can shorten the recovery period to the gaitable state by increasing the gait training time of the gait trainee.

The upper body support unit 140 is adjustable in height. The upper body support unit 140 rotates together as the connection unit 130 rotates in the first direction (R1, shown in FIG. 4 ), thereby increasing the height supporting the upper body of the walking trainee. For example, when the upper body support part 140 is positioned in the first position before rotating in the first direction, the height is lowered. In this case, since the distance between the seat part 110 and the upper body support part 140 becomes close, it may be a suitable position for a walking trainee with a low upper body height, such as a child or a woman, for gait training. For example, when the upper body support part 140 is positioned in the second position after rotation in the first direction, the height is increased. In this case, since the distance between the seat part 110 and the upper body support part 140 is increased, it may be a position suitable for gait training by a gait trainer having a high upper body height, such as a man. Accordingly, the gait trainer support device 100 according to the present invention is implemented so that the position of the upper body support part 140 is adjusted to fit the physique or height of the gait trainer, so that gait training can be performed freely without inconvenience between gait training. can

Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6 , the apparatus 100 for supporting a walking trainee according to the present invention may include a handle unit 150 .

The handle unit 150 is installed for the safety of a walking trainee. The handle part 150 is installed on the left and right sides of the main body 120 and is formed to protrude toward the seat part 110 . The handle unit 150 not only has a handle function that allows the gait trainer to sit while holding his hand before starting gait training, but also has a function to reduce the load borne by the gait trainer across his arms during gait training. The handle part 150 includes a first support member 151 coupled to the left side of the main body 120 with respect to the upper body support part 140 and a second support member 152 coupled to the right side of the body 120 . ) is further included.

The first support member 151 has an overall shape of a 'C' shape. The first support member 151 may be formed of a pipe such as a pipe, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed in another shape, such as a rectangular parallelepiped shape, as long as the walking trainer is comfortable to hold with his or her hand or to put his or her arm on. The first support member 151 is formed of a material that does not slide easily even when the hand or arm of the walking trainee comes into contact, thereby preventing the walking trainee from falling or falling during gait training.

Like the first support member 151 , the second support member 152 also has a 'C' shape as a whole. The second support member 152 is coupled to the right side of the main body 120 symmetrically with the first support member 151 with respect to the upper body support part 140 . The second support member 152 may be formed of a pipe such as a pipe, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed in another shape, such as a rectangular parallelepiped shape, as long as the walking trainee is comfortable to hold by hand or to put his or her arm on. The second support member 152 is formed of a material that does not slide easily even when the hand or arm of the gait trainee comes into contact, thereby preventing the gait trainer from falling or falling during gait training.

In the handle part 150, the distance between the first support member 151 and the second support member 152 decreases from the lower side where the seat part 110 is located to the upper side where the upper body support part 140 is located. formed to be In this case, the upper side of the handle unit 150 is formed to fit the shoulder width of the walking trainee or narrower, so that it is possible to prevent the walking trainee from being easily separated to the left or right, as well as allowing the walking trainee to easily It may be supported by the handle unit 150 . Accordingly, the gait trainer supporting device 100 according to the present invention can further prevent the gait trainer from falling or falling between gait training, thereby further preventing a safety accident from occurring.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gait training apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

7 is a schematic perspective view for explaining a gait training apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the gait training apparatus 200 according to the present invention is for performing gait training for patients who are damaged in nerve function due to disease or accident or cannot walk properly due to muscle imbalance development.

The gait training apparatus 200 according to the present invention includes a walking unit 210 for supporting and moving the foot of a walking trainee, a first support unit 220 to which the walking unit is coupled, and a first support unit coupled to the first support unit in the direction of gravity. The second support unit 230, one side of the second support unit includes a height adjustment unit 240 coupled to the height adjustment unit, and a walking trainer support device 100 coupled to the other side of the height adjustment unit.

The gait training apparatus 200 according to the present invention supports a part of the weight of the gait trainer using the gait trainer support device 100 , thereby reducing the load borne by the gait trainee.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the walking unit 210 supports the foot of a walking trainee. The walking unit 210 may support the foot of the walking trainer by riding on the walking unit 210 . The walking unit 210 is located at a low position so that a weak gait trainer such as a gait trainer or the elderly who has hemiplegia can easily stand up. The walking unit 210 is formed in the form of a square plate as a whole, so that the walking trainers can raise their feet and stably center and perform walking training. The walking unit 210 may be rotatably coupled to the first support unit 220 to rotate. The walking unit 210 functions to strengthen the muscles of the walking trainees by repeatedly contracting and relaxing the muscles necessary for the walking trainers to walk by rotating. In addition, the walking unit 210 functions to train the part related to the brain and nerves, such as reflexes to maintain the balance of the body necessary for the walking trainee to walk. Through this passive repetitive action, the gait trainee can obtain the learning effect necessary for walking. Although not shown, the walking unit 210 may move forward and backward in opposite directions. The walking unit 210 may move forward and backward at the same time left and right. Accordingly, the walking trainee can strengthen the muscles suitable for various situations, such as moving both feet respectively or moving at the same time.

The walking part 210 is coupled to the first support part 220 . The walking unit 210 may be rotatably coupled to the first support unit 220 to rotate in the form of a treadmill. The first support part 220 is supported on the floor so that the walking part 210 can rotate stably. The first support part 220 is also coupled to the second support part 230 , the height adjustment part 240 , and the walking trainer support device 100 . Accordingly, the first support part 220 may also support the second support part 230 , the height adjustment part 240 , and the walking trainer support apparatus 100 .

The second support part 230 is coupled to the first support part 220 in the direction of gravity. The second support part 230 is coupled to the first support part 220 so that one side is in contact with the first support part 220 and the other side is located at a position spaced apart from the walking part 210 . On the other side of the second support part 230 , the height adjustment part 240 and the walking trainer support device 100 are coupled. Accordingly, when the gait trainer performs gait training, gait training may be performed while stably supporting the upper body to the gait trainer supporting device 100 .

The height adjustment unit 240 is formed in a 'L' shape as a whole. Therefore, even when the gait trainee rides on the gait trainer supporting device 100 and performs gait training, it is possible to prevent injuries from colliding with the height adjusting unit 240 with both legs and knees. One side of the height adjustment unit 240 is coupled to the second support unit 230 to enable height adjustment. The other side of the height adjustment unit 240 is coupled to the walking trainer support device (100). The height adjustment unit 240 is a cylinder method using a hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder, a ball screw method using a motor and a ball screw, etc., a gear method using a motor, a rack gear and a pinion gear, a motor, a pulley, a belt, etc. It is possible to elevate the walking trainee support device 100 by using a belt method, a linear motor using a coil and a permanent magnet, or the like. For example, when the height of the walking trainer is tall, the height adjustment unit 240 rises in a direction spaced apart from the walking unit 210 , so that the pelvis and upper body of the walking trainee are supported by the walking trainer supporting device 100 . can make it happen For example, the height adjustment unit 240 may support the pelvis and upper body of the walking trainee by descending in a direction closer to the walking part 210 when the height of the walking trainee is small. The height adjustment unit 240 may be fixed to the second support unit 230 , but may also help the gait training of the gait trainer by elevating and descending while the gait trainee trains. To this end, a sensor unit (not shown) for measuring the weight of the walking trainee is installed in the height adjustment unit 240 . The sensor unit may measure the load borne by the gait trainer when the gait trainee rides on the gait trainer support device 100 . The sensor unit may measure the load borne by the walking trainer and then transmit it to the height adjustment unit 240 using at least one of wired or wireless. Accordingly, the height adjustment unit 240 receiving the load information borne by the gait trainer may adjust the elevating position and time of the gait trainer supporting device 100 .

100: walking trainer support device
110: seat portion 120: body
130: connection part 140: upper body support part
150: handle unit 200: walking training device
210: walking part 220: first support part
230: second support 240: height adjustment unit

Claims (6)

A walking unit for supporting and moving the foot of a walking trainee;
a first support part to which the walking part is coupled;
a second support portion coupled to the first support portion in a gravity direction; and
a height adjustment unit having one side of the second support unit operably coupled in height; and
Is coupled to the other side of the height adjustment unit to support the walking trainee, a seat portion for supporting the pelvis of the walking trainee, the body to which the seat portion is rotatably coupled, the main body so that the separation distance spaced apart from the main body can be adjusted A connection part that is movable on one side and rotatably coupled so that the height that can support the upper body of the walking trainer can be adjusted, and the other side of the connection part, the load of the walking trainer riding on the seat is distributed An upper body support part that supports the chest of the walking trainee as much as possible and whose position is controlled through the connection part, the upper body support part to reduce the load borne by the walking trainee over the arm during gait training and safety of the walking trainee. A gait training apparatus comprising a; a first support member coupled to the left side of the main body and a handle part including a second support member coupled to the right side of the main body.
According to claim 1,
The upper body support part walking training apparatus, characterized in that the distance spaced apart from the main body through the connection part is adjusted according to the physique of the walking trainer. According to claim 1,
The upper body support part is coupled to the connection part on the upper side opposite to the lower side where the seat part is located, and the height is adjusted by rotating around the connection part according to the physique of the walking trainee.
According to claim 1,
The handle portion walking training apparatus, characterized in that the distance between the first support member and the second support member is reduced toward the upper side where the upper body support portion is located from the lower side where the seat portion is located.
delete According to claim 1,
A gait training apparatus comprising a sensor unit installed in the height adjustment unit to measure the weight of the walking trainee.

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