TW202202093A - Handrail structure with grip force sensing device including a fixing base, a handrail structure, a grip force sensing device, a screen platform and a signal processing module - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a handrail structure with a grip force sensing device. The technical means of the present invention includes: a fixing base, which is fixed to a wall surface; a handrail structure, which includes an upper handrail, a lower handrail and a bent tube part, wherein the upper handrail and the lower handrail are arranged in parallel, the front ends of the upper and lower handrails are connected to both ends of the bent pipe part, and the rear ends of the upper and lower handrails are pivoted to the fixing base, so that the handrail structure can be rotated relative to the fixing base; a grip force sensing device disposed between the upper and lower handrails, wherein the bottom end is pivoted to the lower handrail, so that the grip force sensing device can be rotated relative to the lower handrail; a screen platform disposed on the surface of the grip force sensing device; and a signal processing module disposed inside the grip force sensing device and electrically connected with the grip force sensing device and the screen platform to receive a grip force change signal transmitted from the grip force sensing device, so as to obtain grip force measurement data, and display it on the screen platform.

Description

Armrest structure with grip force sensing device

The present invention relates to a handrail structure, in particular to a handrail structure with a grip force sensing device.

At present, there are existing grip strength devices combined with armrest structures, such as the "seat with hand grip" of the Republic of China Patent Publication No. M267937, the ROC Patent Publication No. M445968 "Rehabilitation Wheelchair" and the Republic of China Patent Publication No. M527321 "Wheelchair structure providing sports function", which is mainly a traditional grip for training hand strength, combined with the armrest of the seat. However, the aforementioned previous case still has shortcomings that need to be improved. The main reason is that it only has the function of rehabilitating the hand, but cannot provide the function of grip strength detection, so that its functionality is relatively simple. The data and information obtained are relatively lacking in comprehensiveness and objectivity. On the other hand, when combined with the armrests of seats or wheelchairs, it is difficult to store them when not in use, and it takes up more space.

In view of this, how to create a handrail structure with a grip force sensing device that can be folded without occupying space, and can detect the data of the user in use to obtain more comprehensive and objective data, will be the subject of the present invention. What inventions want to actively expose.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the purpose of the present invention, the technical means of the present invention are realized in this way, which is a handrail structure with a grip force sensing device, which comprises: a fixing seat (1), which is fixed on a wall surface; A handrail structure (2) comprising an upper handrail (21) and a lower handrail (22) and an elbow portion (23), the upper handrail (21) and the lower handrail (22) are arranged in parallel, and the front ends of the upper and lower handrails (21, 22) and the elbow (23) The two ends of the armrest are connected, and the rear end is pivoted on the fixed seat (1), so that the handrail structure (2) can pivot relative to the fixed seat (1); a grip force sensing device (3) is arranged on the , between the lower handrail bars (21, 22), and the bottom end is pivoted on the lower handrail bar (22), so that the grip force sensing device (3) can pivot relative to the lower handrail bar (22); a screen platform (4), which is arranged on the surface of the grip force sensing device (3); and a signal processing module (5), which is arranged in the grip force sensing device (3), and is connected with the grip force sensing device (3) It is electrically connected with the screen platform (4), and can receive the grip force change signal transmitted from the grip force sensing device (3), so as to obtain the grip force measurement data and display it on the screen platform (4).

More preferably, the grip force sensing device (3) comprises a hollow shell (31), a grip portion (32), two elastic elements (33) and a distance measuring unit (34), the grip portion (32), and a distance measuring unit (34). 32) is movably connected to the hollow of the casing (31), the elastic element (33) is connected to the grip (32) and the casing (31), and the distance measuring unit (34) is arranged on the grip (32). 32) one side, and the signal processing module (5) is connected to the signal processing module (5) for measuring a distance value between the grip part (32) and the casing (31), the signal processing module (5) is used for A grip strength value is calculated according to the distance value and the preset elastic coefficient.

More preferably, the inner top end and the inner bottom end of the casing (31) are respectively provided with a slide rail (311), and the grip portion (32) is provided corresponding to the slide rail (311) respectively. The sliding rod (321) and a handle (322) arranged between the sliding rods (321) and combined with the sliding rod (321).

More preferably, the elastic element (33) is a spring, one end of the elastic element (33) is abutted against the inner wall surface of the housing (31), and the other end opposite to the inner wall surface is fixed on the inner wall surface. on the sliding rod (321).

More preferably, the fixing seat (1) is formed by a left side plate (11) and a right side plate (12) which are arranged opposite and parallel; A rod (13) in between, and a back plate (14) adjacent to the left side plate (11) and the right side plate (12) are combined on the wall surface.

More preferably, between the upper handrail (21) and the lower handrail (22), a support rod (24) is also vertically arranged.

Compared with the prior art, the effect of the present invention is as follows:

The first point: the present invention enables the user to use the dominant hand (such as the left hand or the right hand) to hold and press the grip force sensing device (3) through the combined application of the grip force sensing device (3) and the signal processing module (5). After several times (about 5~10 times is preferred), a distance value between the grip portion (32) and the casing (31) is measured by the distance measuring unit (34), and the signal processing module (5) is used to measure the distance according to the distance value and a preset elastic coefficient to calculate a grip strength value (using Hooke's law to calculate the grip strength value), and the grip strength such as the number of grip pressures, the maximum grip strength and the average grip strength can be displayed in sequence by the screen platform (4) connected to it. The information is sensed, and finally the average grip strength value is taken as the aforementioned grip strength value.

The second point: the present invention uses the fixed seat (1) to pivotally connect the handrail structure (2), the handrail structure (2) is fixed on the wall surface, and the handrail structure (2) can be folded when it is not needed, and when it is to be used The handrail structure (2) is then turned down, which is not only convenient for storage but also saves space; on the other hand, the handrail structure (2) can also be installed according to the user's habits (for example, it can be installed on the bathroom wall, bedroom wall, etc. ), in this way, when the handrail structure (2) is turned down, it can also be used as a general barrier-free space auxiliary facility. When you need to sit down or get up, you can use the handrail structure (2) as a force point. to ensure safety.

The third point: since the user can generate more force in the case of the optimal angle, and the angle may be different for each person, the present invention uses the grip force sensing device (3) It is designed in a pivotable manner so as to be rotated and adjusted to suit different users, so that each user can adjust the grip force sensing device (3) to an optimal angle to provide a better grip force posture.

1: Fixed seat

11: Left side panel

12: Right side panel

13: Rods

14: Backplane

2: Armrest structure

21: Upper handrail

22: Lower handrail

23: Elbow

24: Support rod

3: Grip force sensing device

31: Shell

311: Slide rail

32: Grip

321:Sliding bar

322: Grip

33: Elastic element

34: Ranging unit

4: Screen Platform

5: Signal processing module

[ Fig. 1 ] is a schematic perspective view of the present invention.

[FIG. 2] is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the grip force sensing device of the present invention.

[ FIG. 3 ] is a perspective view of another angle of the grip force sensing device of the present invention.

[ FIG. 4 ] is a schematic diagram of the implementation of the detection operation of the grip force sensing device of the present invention.

[ FIG. 5 ] is a schematic diagram of the implementation of the pivoting of the grip force sensing device of the present invention.

[Fig. 6] is a schematic view of the implementation of the pivoting of the handrail structure of the present invention.

In order to further understand the features, technical means, and specific goals and functions of the present invention, the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , a handrail structure with a grip force sensing device is disclosed, which includes: a fixing seat (1), which is fixed on a wall; a handrail structure (2), which is It comprises an upper handrail (21), a lower handrail (22) and an elbow (23), the upper handrail (21) and the lower handrail (22) are arranged in parallel, and the upper and lower handrails The front ends of (21, 22) are connected to both ends of the elbow portion (23), and the rear ends are pivoted to the fixing seat (1), so that the armrest structure (2) can pivot relative to the fixing seat (1). A grip force sensing device (3), which is arranged between the upper and lower handrail bars (21, 22), and the bottom end is pivoted on the lower handrail bar (22), so that the grip force sensing device (3) Can be pivoted relative to the lower handrail (22); a screen platform (4) arranged on the surface of the grip force sensing device (3); and a signal processing module (5) arranged on the grip force sensing device (3), and with the grip force sensing device (3) and the screen The platform (4) is electrically connected, and can receive the grip strength change signal from the grip strength sensing device (3), obtain grip strength measurement data, and display it on the screen platform (4); the grip strength sensing device (3) It comprises a hollow shell (31), a grip (32), two elastic elements (33) and a distance measuring unit (34), the grip (32) is movably connected to the hollow of the shell (31) The elastic element (33) is connected to the grip portion (32) and the housing (31), the distance measuring unit (34) is arranged on one side of the grip portion (32), and is signally connected to the signal processing module ( 5), used to measure a distance value between the grip portion (32) and the housing (31), the signal processing module (5) is used to calculate a grip force according to the distance value and a preset elastic coefficient value.

In the above, between the upper handrail (21) and the lower handrail (22), a support rod (24) is also vertically arranged to allow the upper handrail (21) and the lower handrail (22) to pass through The support rod (24) has higher strength and is not easily deformed due to being squeezed.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 4 , and the specific grip strength detection operation is described here: it is to make the user use the dominant hand (such as the left hand or the right hand) to grip and press the grip strength sensing device (3) several times (about 5~10 times for preferably), a distance value between the grip portion (32) and the casing (31) is measured by the distance measuring unit (34), and the signal processing module (5) is used for determining the distance value and the preset value according to the distance value. An elastic coefficient calculates a grip strength value (using Hooke's law to calculate the grip strength value), and the connected screen platform (4) can sequentially display grip strength sensing information such as the number of grip pressures, the maximum grip strength, and the average grip strength. Then take the average grip strength value as the aforementioned grip strength value.

In the above, the inner top end and the inner bottom end of the casing (31) are respectively provided with a slide rail (311), and the grip portion (32) is provided by sliding rails (311) respectively corresponding to the slide rails (311). The rod (321) and a handle (322) disposed between the sliding rods (321) and combined with the sliding rod (321) are composed, and the elastic element (33) is a spring, and the elastic One end of the element (33) is abutted against the inner wall surface of the casing (31), and the other end opposite to the inner wall surface is fixed on the sliding rod (321).

Wherein, through the application of the elastic element (33), when the handle (322) is pressed to approach the user, the elastic element (33) simultaneously provides a predetermined reverse force to block the handle (322). 322) Approaching the direction of the user, according to Hooke's law, it can be known that the amount of deformation of the elastic element (33) is proportional to the force, therefore, the longer the stretched length of the elastic element (33) can be obtained. Knowing that the grip pressure is greater, the distance measurement unit (34) measures a distance value between the grip portion (32) and the housing (31), which can be based on the distance value and a preset elasticity The coefficient calculates a grip strength value, so the grip strength of the user can be detected.

As shown in Figure 5, the grip force sensing device (3) is designed to be pivotable since the user can generate a greater force at the optimum angle, which may be different for each individual In order to adjust the rotation to adapt to different users, each user can adjust the grip force sensing device (3) to an optimal angle, so as to provide a better grip force posture.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the fixing seat (1) is composed of a left side plate (11) and a right side plate (12) which are arranged opposite and parallel; A rod (13) therebetween and a backboard (14) adjacent to the left side plate (11) and the right side plate (12) are combined on the wall surface.

Thereby, by using the fixing seat (1) to pivot the handrail structure (2), the handrail structure (2) can be fixed on the wall, and the handrail structure (2) can be folded when it is not needed. When in use, the handrail structure (2) can be turned down again, which is not only convenient for storage and space saving; In this way, when the handrail structure (2) is turned down, it can also be used as a general barrier-free space auxiliary facility. When you need to sit down or get up, you can use the handrail structure (2) as a force point for safety.

The methods, functions and effects of the present invention have been described in detail above; however, the above descriptions are preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope. Therefore, all modifications that are consistent with the intent of the present invention are within the scope of equal effects. All should be included within the scope of the patent of the present invention.

1: Fixed seat

11: Left side panel

12: Right side panel

13: Rods

14: Backplane

2: Armrest structure

21: Upper handrail

22: Lower handrail

23: Elbow

24: Support rod

3: Grip force sensing device

31: Shell

311: Slide rail

32: Grip

321:Sliding bar

322: Grip

33: Elastic element

34: Ranging unit

4: Screen Platform

5: Signal processing module

Claims (6)

A handrail structure with a grip force sensing device, comprising: a fixed seat (1), which is fixed on a wall; A handrail structure (2), comprising an upper handrail (21), a lower handrail (22) and an elbow portion (23), the upper handrail (21) and the lower handrail (22) are arranged in parallel , and the front ends of the upper and lower handrail bars (21, 22) are connected with both ends of the elbow portion (23), and the rear ends are pivoted on the fixed seat (1), so that the handrail structure (2) can be opposed to each other The fixed seat (1) pivots; A grip force sensing device (3), which is arranged between the upper and lower handrail bars (21, 22), and the bottom end is pivoted on the lower handrail bar (22), so that the grip force sensing device (3) can pivoting relative to the lower handrail (22); a screen platform (4) disposed on the surface of the grip force sensing device (3); and A signal processing module (5), which is arranged in the grip force sensing device (3), is electrically connected with the grip force sensing device (3) and the screen platform (4), and can receive the grip force sensing device (3) The grip strength change signal is transmitted, and the grip strength measurement data is obtained and displayed on the screen platform (4). The armrest structure with a grip force sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the grip force sensing device (3) comprises a hollow shell (31), a grip portion (32), and two elastic elements (33) and a distance measuring unit (34), the grip (32) is movably connected to the hollow of the housing (31), the elastic element (33) is connected to the grip (32) and the housing (31), The distance measuring unit (34) is arranged on one side of the grip portion (32), and signals The signal processing module (5) is connected to measure a distance value between the grip portion (32) and the housing (31), and the signal processing module (5) is used for determining the distance value and the preset The elastic coefficient of , calculates a grip strength value. The handrail structure with a grip force sensing device according to claim 2, wherein the inner top end and the inner bottom end of the casing (31) are respectively provided with a slide rail (311), and the grip portion (32) ) is composed of sliding rods (321) respectively corresponding to the sliding rails (311), and a handle (322) disposed between the sliding rods (321) and combined with the sliding rods (321). . The armrest structure with a grip force sensing device according to claim 3, wherein the elastic element (33) is a spring, and one end of the elastic element (33) abuts against the inner wall surface of the housing (31) , and the other end opposite to the inner wall surface is fixed on the sliding rod (321). The armrest structure with a grip force sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing seat (1) is composed of a left side plate (11) and a right side plate (12) arranged opposite and parallel; A rod (13) between the left side panel (11) and the right side panel (12), and a back panel (14) adjacent to the left side panel (11) and the right side panel (12) are combined on the wall surface composed. The handrail structure with a grip force sensing device according to claim 1, wherein a support rod (24) is vertically arranged between the upper handrail (21) and the lower handrail (22).

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