US20080029140A1 - Crutch lift - Google Patents
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- US20080029140A1 US20080029140A1 US11/337,887 US33788706A US2008029140A1 US 20080029140 A1 US20080029140 A1 US 20080029140A1 US 33788706 A US33788706 A US 33788706A US 2008029140 A1 US2008029140 A1 US 2008029140A1
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- crutch
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
- A61H3/02—Crutches
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
- A45B9/00—Details
- A45B2009/005—Shafts
- A45B2009/007—Shafts of adjustable length, e.g. telescopic shafts
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/01—Constructive details
- A61H2201/0161—Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport
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- the Crutch Lift is a pair of modified crutches designed to shorten or extend it's length by rechargeable batteries and a motor that turns a shaft with a threaded portion that matches to the inside threads of the lower leg portion.
- the threaded shaft turning inside the threaded pipe pushes it down which raises the top portion, applying pressure under the arms to raise the person up to a standing position or reversed to a seated position unassisted. All functions operate by an up and down switch with a trigger to activate it. It also has a light to illuminate the area.
- the only device accomplishing this to some extent is the lift chair, but it is expensive and is limited to one location and has not been improved upon.
- the crutch lift could offer them an opportunity to rise to a standing position unassisted from any normal seat such as chairs, sofas, benches, bed, toilet seats, autos, etc.
- the crutch lift when in the standing position can be used as walking crutches and be lowered down to approx. 36′′ for easy storage or transporting.
- FIG. 2 # 1 Up and down switch # 2 —Handle # 3 —Trigger
- FIG. 3 # 1 Leg pipe with inside threads to match outside threads of threaded worm # 2 —Threaded worm to match inside threads of leg pipe # 3 —1 ⁇ 8′′ Slats to match inside of main pipe
- FIG. 4 # 1 Bearing and connector to motor # 2 Shaft from motor to worm # 3
- Connector # 4 Threadeaded worm that matches inside leg pipe
- Crutch Lift is modified crutches to lift partially disabled people up and down from seated position to walking position—unassisted.
- the crutch lift could be designed to be powered by hydraulics, air or mechanical.
Abstract
The Crutch Lift is a device designed to lift and lower a patient from a seated position to a standing position unassisted, then can be used as walking crutches. When lowered down the crutches are 3 feet long, which make it easier to transport or store.
Description
- The Crutch Lift is a pair of modified crutches designed to shorten or extend it's length by rechargeable batteries and a motor that turns a shaft with a threaded portion that matches to the inside threads of the lower leg portion. The threaded shaft turning inside the threaded pipe pushes it down which raises the top portion, applying pressure under the arms to raise the person up to a standing position or reversed to a seated position unassisted. All functions operate by an up and down switch with a trigger to activate it. It also has a light to illuminate the area.
- Hardly any one suffering from the after effects of a stroke or similar affliction has not experienced the frustration of standing up from a seated position to where they can walk.
- The only device accomplishing this to some extent is the lift chair, but it is expensive and is limited to one location and has not been improved upon.
- The crutch lift could offer them an opportunity to rise to a standing position unassisted from any normal seat such as chairs, sofas, benches, bed, toilet seats, autos, etc.
- The crutch lift, when in the standing position can be used as walking crutches and be lowered down to approx. 36″ for easy storage or transporting.
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FIG. 1 #1—Bearing # 2—Motor andHousing # 3—Battery andHousing # 4—Outer Pipe from under arm piece to bottom of threaded worm, and houses the worm, shaft and bottomleg pipe # 5—Up and down switch #6—Hand handle # 7—Trigger to activateoperation # 8—Light # 9—⅛″ grove to stabilize inner leg pipe. #10—Under arm piece -
FIG. 2 #1—Up and downswitch # 2—Handle # 3—Trigger -
FIG. 3 #1 Leg pipe with inside threads to match outside threads of threadedworm # 2—Threaded worm to match inside threads ofleg pipe # 3—⅛″ Slats to match inside of main pipe -
FIG. 4 #1 Bearing and connector tomotor # 2—Shaft from motor toworm # 3Connector # 4—Threaded worm that matches inside leg pipe - 1—The Crutch Lift is modified crutches to lift partially disabled people up and down from seated position to walking position—unassisted.
- 2—It could help eliminate strokes and heart attacks by taking the strain off, by lifting themselves up.
- 3—It is operated by a battery powered motor and rechargeable batteries. It is light weight, portable, and simple to operated. The entire crutch can be disassembled for maintenance or part replacement.
- 4—It also has a light to illuminate walking area or for seating or storing.
- 5—The crutch lift could be designed to be powered by hydraulics, air or mechanical.
Claims (1)
1. I claim a mechanical device called the Crutch Lift—consisting of a modified crutch frame that houses rechargable batteries and a motor at the top portion under the arm pits. Attached to the motor is a 2 foot shaft with outside threads matched to the inside threads of a free floating leg that moves up or down when the thread leg pipe turns. Thus, lifting or lowering the patient. The outside of the leg pipe is slotted to match the slots of the crutch frame allowing it to move up or down without turning.
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US11/337,887 US20080029140A1 (en) | 2006-08-07 | 2006-08-07 | Crutch lift |
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US11/337,887 US20080029140A1 (en) | 2006-08-07 | 2006-08-07 | Crutch lift |
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Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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KR101223096B1 (en) * | 2010-10-20 | 2013-01-21 | 문승희 | Electrically operating multistage crutches |
US9364384B2 (en) | 2012-02-08 | 2016-06-14 | Kinovita | Adjustable crutch with automated deployment |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2670748A (en) * | 1952-04-08 | 1954-03-02 | Charles C Greene | Adjustable crutch |
US3157189A (en) * | 1963-07-10 | 1964-11-17 | Far Prit Associate Inc | Power actuated crutch |
US5351704A (en) * | 1993-05-18 | 1994-10-04 | American Geriatric Products, Inc. | Walking cane for illuminating the footpath of the user |
US5901723A (en) * | 1997-03-19 | 1999-05-11 | Ames; Russell R. | Security cane with pepper spray dispenser |
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2670748A (en) * | 1952-04-08 | 1954-03-02 | Charles C Greene | Adjustable crutch |
US3157189A (en) * | 1963-07-10 | 1964-11-17 | Far Prit Associate Inc | Power actuated crutch |
US5351704A (en) * | 1993-05-18 | 1994-10-04 | American Geriatric Products, Inc. | Walking cane for illuminating the footpath of the user |
US5901723A (en) * | 1997-03-19 | 1999-05-11 | Ames; Russell R. | Security cane with pepper spray dispenser |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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KR101223096B1 (en) * | 2010-10-20 | 2013-01-21 | 문승희 | Electrically operating multistage crutches |
US9364384B2 (en) | 2012-02-08 | 2016-06-14 | Kinovita | Adjustable crutch with automated deployment |
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