KR102542882B1 - Waliking assistant device for adult - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a walking aid for adults who have difficulty walking, and in particular, allows a user to safely move to a desired place without risk of injury while comfortably sitting on the walking aid, as well as safely alone after surgery for joint abnormalities and fractures. It is possible to combine lower extremity muscle strength and whole body muscle recovery exercise.
As a means for solving the above problems, the present invention is to install a seat plate on the main frame, the seat plate is a top plate that opens and closes the front side of the inner space by an opening and closing plate, and an air cushion is installed below the top plate, and the seat plate The height is adjusted by the height adjustment means, and a stopper that moves up and down by a moving wheel and an operating button is installed below the main frame to configure a walking aid, and the user can safely use the walking aid by using the walking aid.

Description

Walking aids for adults {WALIKING ASSISTANT DEVICE FOR ADULT}

The present invention relates to a walking aid for adults who have difficulty walking due to reduced lower extremity muscle strength due to long-term care, etc. Not only that, but after surgery due to joint abnormalities and fractures, it is possible to safely perform both lower extremity muscle strength and whole body muscle strength recovery exercises alone.

In general, walkers are provided for patients and the elderly who have difficulty walking, and in the case of the walker, a body frame is usually formed by bending a steel pipe, and a rubber packing is inserted at the bottom of each frame to prevent slipping. .

Therefore, in the case of a conventional walker, when a user moves, the walker is lifted and moved to the front, and is a means for moving while supporting the body.

In the case of another walker, cast wheels are mounted on the lower part of the body frame to facilitate movement of the walker, and at the same time, a cushion is provided on the upper part so that it can be used in a comfortable state when relying on the body.

In the case of the walker, since the user has to walk while relying on the walker on his/her own in a standing state, it cannot be used for patients or the elderly who have difficulty walking.

Examining prior art related to walkers, utility model registration No. 20-0362325 "foldable walker for patients" (patent document 1), patent No. 10-0892621 "walker for paraplegic patients" (patent document 2) and patent no. No. 10-2102076 "Safe walker for the elderly" (Patent Document 3) and the like have been provided.

Examining the technical content of Patent Document 1, it is formed on the left and right sides of the front of the walker, the wheels are connected to the lower part, the lower part is inclined at a certain angle with the ground, the upper part is formed perpendicular to the ground, and the upper part is a leg portion composed of a vertically bent front leg and a rear leg hinged to the front leg and inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground; an armrest portion bent horizontally so as to hang the patient's arm forward and backward from the upper end of the front leg; a transverse connection portion composed of an upper transverse connection portion transversely connected to the front end of the armrest portion and a lower transverse connection portion transversely connected to the lower end portion of the front leg to give a lateral support force of the walker; a saddle connected to the lower transverse connecting part so that the patient can sit on it; It consists of a rack fixing part that fixes the rear leg and the front leg when the walker is in use and folds the rear leg when not in use so that the rear leg can be selectively folded with respect to the front leg.

Examining the technical content of Patent Document 2, it is possible to stand on the basis of the walker, but to provide a walker for paraplegic patients who can walk on their own using their body weight and arm muscles, who cannot take a single step. .

In addition, reviewing the technical content of Patent Document 3, in a safety walker for the elderly having three or more vertical supports, armpit supports or both handles at the upper end, and a circular front wheel at the lower end of the front vertical support: rear vertical An eccentric wheel for eccentric rotation is attached to the lower end of the support; The axis of rotation of the eccentric wheel coincides with the geometry of the eccentric wheel, but the shape of the eccentric wheel viewed from the side is not circular but provides a safety walker for the elderly, characterized in that the cam shape.

Even in the case of the walkers of Patent Documents 1 to 3, there is an advantage in that they can be used usefully by applying to patients with paralysis or having difficulty walking, but patients who cannot move alone, such as in orthopedic surgery, nursing facilities, and nursing hospitals. There are problems that cannot be applied to them.

Utility model registration No. 20-0362325 "Foldable patient walker" Patent No. 10-0892621 "Walker for paraplegic patients" Patent No. 10-2102076 "Safe walker for the elderly"

The present invention relates to a walking aid for adults who have difficulty walking, and in particular, allows a user to safely move to a desired place without risk of injury while sitting comfortably on the walking aid, as well as safely alone after surgery for joint abnormalities and fractures. It is possible to combine lower extremity muscle strength and whole body muscle recovery exercise.

As a means for solving the above problems, the present invention is to install a seat plate on the main frame, the seat plate is a top plate that opens and closes the front side of the inner space by an opening and closing plate, and an air cushion is installed below the top plate, and the seat plate The height is adjusted by a height adjustment means, and a stopper that moves up and down by a moving wheel and an operating button is installed below the main frame to configure a walking aid, and the user can safely use the walking aid by using the walking aid.

In the present invention, a seat plate is installed on the main frame, and the seat plate has a top plate that opens and closes the front side of the inner space by an opening and closing plate, and an air cushion is installed below the top plate, and the height of the seat plate is adjusted by a height adjusting means. And, at the bottom of the main frame, a stopper that goes up and down by a moving wheel and an operating button is installed to configure a walking aid, and the user can safely move to a desired place without risk of injury while sitting comfortably using the walking aid Of course, after surgery due to joint abnormalities and fractures, it is effective to safely combine lower extremity muscle strength and whole body muscle strength recovery exercise alone.

Figure 1: A perspective view of the walking aid of the present invention
Figure 2: Rear perspective view of the walking aid of the present invention
Figure 3: Bottom perspective view of the walking aid of the present invention
Figure 4: State diagram in which the opening and closing plate is removed in the state of Figure 1
Figure 5: Side view of the walking aid of the present invention
Figure 6: Front configuration view of the walking aid of the present invention
Figure 7: Plan configuration diagram of the walking aid of the present invention

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 4 are diagrams showing the configuration of a walking aid for adults 10 to be provided in the present invention, consisting of a main frame 20 and a seat 60 installed on the main frame 20 so as to be adjustable in height. do.

The main frame 20 is composed of a square shape, a space is formed inside, and a stopper 30 that moves up and down by an operation button 31 is installed at each corner, and on one side of the stopper 30, a moving wheel 40 ) is installed to enable the movement of the walking aid 10.

The stopper 30 is installed on the main frame 20 and the position is adjusted high or low by operating the operation button 31 connected to the stopper 30, and once pressed, the stopper 30 descends and moves 40 rises from the floor so that the walking aid 10 remains stopped, and when pressed once more, the stopper 30 rises and the moving wheel 40 touches the ground, so the movement of the walking aid 10 it becomes possible

In addition, a moving handle 11 is installed on the back of the main frame 20, and the height adjustment lever 21 capable of adjusting the height of the seat 60 and the air cushion 61 installed on the seat 60 are supplemented with air. An air injection lever 22 is installed.

The configuration of the seat plate 60 installed on the main frame 20 is as follows.

The seat plate 60 is composed of a top plate 62 and an air cushion 62, and the top plate 62 and the air cushion 61 are assembled.

An opening/closing plate 63 is installed on the front side of the top plate 62 constituting the seat plate 60 so that it can be rotated upward with a feldspar 64, and a locking piece 65 is installed at the end of the opening/closing board 63 so that the opening/closing plate 63 ) is hung on the top plate 62 so that rotation is controlled, so that it is positioned parallel to the top plate 62.

The air cushion 61 connected to the top plate 62 is composed of the bottom and side parts of the seat plate 60, and the air cushion 61 is connected to the air pump 24 through the injection hose 25, and the air cushion 61 is connected to the air pump 24. The pump 24 injects air into the air cushion 61 by operating the air injection lever 22 .

At the bottom of the air cushion 61, a through hole 69, a plurality of protruding parts 68, and a concave part 67 are formed, so that the effect of preventing bedsores can be expected.

A backrest 66 is installed at the back of the seat plate 60, connecting pieces 71 are installed at four corners of the top plate 62 constituting the seat plate 60, and the elevating support 70 is attached to the connecting piece 71 as "X" It is installed in a crosswise manner, and the lower end of the elevating support 70 is connected to the moving piece 72 inserted into the guide groove 27 on the inner surface of the main frame 20.

In addition, an elevating cylinder 28 operated by the lever 21 for height adjustment is installed on the rear surface of the main frame 20 to be connected to the seat 60, so that when the lever 21 for height adjustment is stepped on briefly and continuously, the elevating cylinder 28 ) rises and the height of the seat plate 60 increases, and when the user continuously steps on the seat plate 60, the elevation cylinder 60 descends and the height decreases.

A vertical bar 80 is installed on one side of the front side of the main frame 20, and a hook 81 is installed on the upper side of the vertical bar 80 so that an IV bottle or necessary items can be hung and stored.

Reference numeral 83 is an auxiliary belt, 84 is a handle, and 85 is a support.

The adult walking aid 10 of the present invention configured as described above is mainly provided in an orthopedic clinic, a nursing hospital, or a nursing facility, and can be safely used by patients having difficulty walking without risk of falling.

In other words, in the case of orthopedics, gait practice can be safely performed during rehabilitation treatment to recover lower limb muscle strength alone after surgery for joint abnormality or fracture.

In addition, elderly people who find it difficult to walk upright due to decreased lower extremity muscle strength in nursing hospitals or nursing facilities, or who need safe walking without the risk of falling due to a high risk of fracture due to osteoporosis diagnosis, or who desperately demand self-supporting walking but cannot walk without the help of others are safe and convenient to use.

The use of the walking aid 10 for adults is as follows.

That is, in the case of a user who needs to use the walking aid 10, since she cannot be seated on the walking aid 10 by herself, she needs help from guardians or helpers around her, or uses a specially designed lift.

For use, first, the opening and closing plate 63 installed on the front of the seat plate 60 is rotated upward to open the inner space of the seat plate 60, and at the same time, the auxiliary belt 83 installed below the seat plate 60 is opened.

In the above state, when the user's posture is erected and then the body is lifted and moved to the inner space of the seat plate 60, the user's buttock is located on the bottom of the air cushion 61 installed on the seat plate 60, and the waist part is located on the air cushion It is located on the side of (61).

When the user is safely seated on the seat board 60, the auxiliary belt 83 is hung, and the opening/closing plate 63 installed on the top plate 62 is reversely rotated to block the opened inner space. It is possible to obtain, and also to hold the handles 84 installed on both sides to safely support the posture.

In addition, the hanging ring 81 of the vertical bar 80 can be hung ring or simple props.

It is convenient if the user roughly adjusts the height of the seat plate 60 before using the walking aid 10, but if the height is inappropriate and needs to be adjusted, the height adjustment lever 21 installed on the back of the main frame 20 can be used. do.

That is, when the height adjustment lever 21 is continuously stepped on to increase the height of the seat plate 60, the lift cylinder 28 rises by compressed air through the air pump 24 and the height of the seat plate 60 increases. At this time, the "X" type lifting support 70 supporting the corner of the seat plate 60 raises the upright angle, and the moving piece 72 inserted into the guide groove 27 of the main frame 20 moves inward. Since it moves to , the height of the seat plate 60 is easily adjusted.

Contrary to the above, if you want to lower the height of the seat plate 60, if you step on the height adjustment lever 21 for a long time, the air in the lift cylinder 28 is discharged and the height of the seat plate 60 is lowered, so you can easily lower the height. can

In addition, when you continuously step on the air injection lever 22 to inject air into the air cushion 61 installed on the seat 60, compressed air is supplied to the air cushion through the injection hose 25 connected to the air pump 24. Since it is injected into the air cushion 61, the degree of expansion of the air cushion 61 is increased.

As described above, when the preparation is completed while the user is sitting on the walking aid 10, the guardian grabs the moving handle 11 and moves it to a desired place, or the user alone grabs the handle 84 with both hands and pulls it while touching the floor. When both feet are pushed, the walking aid 10 is moved forward by the moving wheels 40 .

In the above process, it is possible to expect the user to use both arms and legs, and to increase the strength of the limbs and the whole body in the process of pulling and pushing. In particular, since the user moves while sitting comfortably on the walking aid 10, accidents can be prevented.

In addition, in the case of the air cushion 61 composed of the seat plate 60, a through hole 69 is pierced in the center, and protruding parts 68 and concave parts 67 are formed in many places to help prevent pressure sores, which are a concern when sitting for a long time becomes

If you want to stop the walking aid 10 at a specific place during use, press the operation button 31 installed at each corner of the main frame 20 with your foot, and the stopper 30 protrudes and the main frame 20 moves to the floor , and accordingly, since the moving wheels 40 also rise from the floor, the walking aid 10 is stopped in a stable state by the four stoppers 30 .

As described above, the walking aids to be provided in the present invention are provided in orthopedic clinics, nursing hospitals, nursing facilities, etc., and can be used for rehabilitation treatment for muscle recovery or for users with difficulty walking to safely and conveniently engage in independent activities with minimal help. This can be expected to improve the quality of life.

(10)--Walking aid (11)--Transportation handle
(20)--main frame (21)--lever for height adjustment
(22)--Lever for air injection (24)--Air pump
(25)--injection hose (27)--guide groove
(28)--elevating cylinder (30)--stopper
(31)--operation button (60)--seat
(61)--air cushion (62)--top
(63)--Closing plate (64)--cushion
(65)-Hanging piece (66)-Backrest
(67)--concave part (68)--protrusion
(69)--through hole (70)--elevating support
(72)--moving piece (80)--vertical bar
(81)-Hanging ring (83)-Auxiliary belt
(84)-handle (85)-support

Claims (2)

A moving wheel 40 is installed at the bottom of the main frame 20, a top plate 62 and a seat plate 60 are installed on the main frame 20, and elevating supports 70 are installed on both sides of the top plate 62. However, by installing the lower end of the elevating support 70 to be movable inside the main frame 20, the height of the seat plate 60 is adjusted according to the movement of the elevating support 70, and the opening and closing plate ( 63) is installed to open and close the inner space of the seat plate 60, a stopper 30 is installed at each corner of the main frame 20, but the stopper 30 is an operation button 31 ) to lift and stop the walking aid 10 in a stable state, and install a lift cylinder 28 at the rear of the main frame 20 to connect it with the seat plate 60, and the lift cylinder 28 is A walking aid for adults, characterized in that the height of the seat plate (60) is adjusted while the elevating support (70) moves by operating the height adjusting lever (21) installed at the rear of the main frame (20). delete

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