WO2005120423A1 - Ameliorations apportees a un appareil de support - Google Patents

Ameliorations apportees a un appareil de support Download PDF

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WO2005120423A1
WO2005120423A1 PCT/NZ2005/000120 NZ2005000120W WO2005120423A1 WO 2005120423 A1 WO2005120423 A1 WO 2005120423A1 NZ 2005000120 W NZ2005000120 W NZ 2005000120W WO 2005120423 A1 WO2005120423 A1 WO 2005120423A1
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Peter John Swanepoel
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/1038—Manual lifting aids, e.g. frames or racks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
    • A61G5/10—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G5/1094—Tables, working plates or trays
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/1073—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G7/1074—Devices foldable for storage
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G2200/00—Information related to the kind of patient or his position
    • A61G2200/30—Specific positions of the patient
    • A61G2200/36—Specific positions of the patient standing

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  • the present invention is directed to improvements in and relating to supporting apparatus.
  • the invention relates to aspects of the manufacture, assembly, portability and operation of an improved rehabilitation standing frame.
  • the standing frame is collapsible and therefore portable. It allows wheel chair accessibility and is adjustable, to enable both physiotherapists to provide standing rehabilitation in patient's homes and to enable patients access to a portable adjustable frame that will enable them to continue standing rehabilitation both in the home and when travelling.
  • rehabilitation standing frame's adjustability enables its use to be tailored to the requirements of potential and actual users.
  • the prior art frames Whilst the rehabilitation standing frame has been available for many years in various forms, the prior art frames have however, typically been, by their nature and design, heavy, bulky structures. This is because rehabilitation standing frames require a construction able to provide stable support to a patient. Given that individuals vary in height, weight, age and shape, prior art standing frames are typically over-engineered in order to accommodate such individual variability. The weight, size and bulkiness of the prior art standing frames however, does not lend them to being transported around. For example, the frames currently used by the British National Health Service are not portable, difficult to move (two person lift) and will not fit into an average size car.
  • prior art standing frames This in turn, requires the prior art standing frames to be available and used only at locations where the standing frame is housed. Thus patients needed to be transported to where the frame is located - at hospitals, physiotherapist clinics and the like. Whilst some patients may purchase a standing frame for their own use in their homes, the cost of the available standing frames makes purchasing a limited option. Further, because the prior art standing frames may be cumbersome, they do not enable easy storage of the frame as the frame can not readily be packed away. In addition, it is generally the practice that patients are treated in hospitals or day centres. It has not been the norm for physiotherapists to visit and treat patients in their homes. The construction of prior art frames has contributed to obviating against treating patients in their homes. Therefore, there are limitations in prior art standing and rehabilitation frames.
  • c) could also be adjustable to accommodate variations in stature of the user; and yet d) could be easy for a single person providing the treatment to assemble, pack down and move; and
  • the following description therefore relates to a portable, adjustable, rehabilitation table and/or standing frame, designed to enable: a) physiotherapists to provide standing rehabilitation in patient's homes. b) wheel chair accessibility to the standing frame. c) patients' accessibility to the frame that will enable them to continue standing rehabilitation both in the home and when travelling
  • supporting apparatus for rehabilitation treatment said supporting apparatus including table means and frame means, said frame means including a base and support legs, the supporting apparatus characterised by the base and the support legs being configured to operate between a collapsed orientation for storage and portability and an extended orientation for use.
  • a rehabilitation standing frame substantially as described above wherein the table means provides structural support for the frame means, but optionally can be adapted for use as a rehabilitation table
  • a rehabilitation standing frame substantially as described above wherein the base of the supporting apparatus includes at least one hinged portion.
  • a rehabilitation standing frame substantially as described above wherein the base of the supporting apparatus includes two hinged portions.
  • a rehabilitation standing frame substantially as described above wherein the two hinged portions of the base enable the base to operate in concertina style to enable the base to be collapsed for storage and portability.
  • a rehabilitation standing frame substantially as described above wherein the frame means is adapted to include bracing means to improve stability of the rehabilitation standing frame particularly for use with either or both larger and heavier patients.
  • a rehabilitation standing frame substantially as described above wherein the bracing means includes crossed bracing arms, wires and the like.
  • the base is configured to enable wheel chair accessibility to the supporting apparatus.
  • the plate preferably measures 700mm x 1000mm which gives a long and wide base of support when the base unit is assembled to enable ready accessibility for a wheel chair, without being unnecessarily large which would add weight and bulk to the supporting apparatus. Any unnecessary added weight and bulk obviates against the desired portability and ease of use of the supporting apparatus.
  • the dimensions of the base of the standing frame may be adjusted to accommodate the needs of the user. Where larger dimensions are required, there may also be the need for additional bracing in the form of bracing means to provide the required stability, strength and rigidity when being used by the patient.
  • the base comprises a plate comprising at least two hinged portions.
  • the base is comprised of a tri-hinged, tread plate, concertina type, folding floor to enable the base to be collapsed for storage and portability.
  • the folding tri -hinged, tread plate, floor gives a long and wide base of support when the base unit is assembled.
  • the hinges are made of steel.
  • hinge means other than steel hinges may be used.
  • the hinges may be the standard butt-pin hinge.
  • other suitable hinge means may be used.
  • the portions of the base plate portions or sections may include simple complementary eye and pin means which enable the base plate portions to be assembled as required, rather than having the base plate portions pre-hinged in a more permanent manner.
  • the tri-hinged plate also enables the base to be collapsed to effect a more compact portable orientation.
  • the centre hinge along the tread plate floor enables the unit to be closed to a width of 12cm, providing the frame's compact feature.
  • the base may comprise two, or more portions; may operate on a sliding system rather than a hinged system; may operate on a system whereby the base includes a frame into which separate sections may be push- fitted to create a base having the desired dimensions and so forth.
  • a locking arm is included across the base plates to increase torsion stability in the floor.
  • any appropriate bracing means may be used to effect the desired stability in the base when the supporting apparatus is assembled.
  • the base is made from aluminium, which affords durability, strength, yet the desired lightweight construction required to enable the supporting apparatus to be more easily moved and contributes to the overall portability of the supporting apparatus.
  • the base plate is made from 5mm punched aluminium tread plate.
  • the base unit weighs 16kgs which is under the ACC NZ and UK stipulated maximum lifting weight for the average female (16.4kgs).
  • any suitable material such as other metals (such as titanium and so forth), strengthened thermo plastic materials, fiberglass, wood and so forth may be used or be adapted for use with this invention, as required to effect the desired strength, durability and portability of the supporting apparatus.
  • the base unit is assembled with three locking screws.
  • any connecting apparatus may be used, or adapted for use, to assemble the base. Once assembled by the manufacturer the base unit should preferably not be dismantled and should remain as a single collapsible unit.
  • the assembled base of one described embodiment having a 5mm punched aluminium tread plate with a combination of aluminium and steel hinges provides a ridged and rigid base giving good anteroposterior support for both the supporting apparatus and a patient therein.
  • the punched aluminium accordingly, provides a reasonable foot gripping surface.
  • non-slip materials may be used on or as the base plate, to ensure safety and stability of the patient by minimising the likelihood of slipping.
  • supporting apparatus including frame means substantially as described above wherein the support legs are adjustable.
  • supporting apparatus including frame means substantially as described above wherein the adjustable support legs are capable of being adjusted to multiple height levels.
  • supporting apparatus including frame means substantially as described above wherein the adjustability of the support legs to multiple height levels is effected by at least any one of telescopic, bayonet, push fit, or clip-on sections.
  • the embodiment described herein has multiple support legs for improved stability.
  • the number and arrangement of the support legs are crucial to enabling the supporting apparatus to be used for a variety of individuals and to provide a safe treatment opportunity. Accordingly, in other embodiments of the invention the number and positioning of the legs may vary.
  • an anterior locking gate to provide lateral stability and increased torsion stability, of the frame.
  • This anterior locking gate therefore operates as a bracing means.
  • the bracing means to provide strength and stability to various areas of the standing frame have included a locking arm across the base plates to increase torsion stability in the floor, an anterior locking gate to provide lateral stability and increased torsion stability of the frame, tensioned cross wires to provide lateral stability and increased torsion stability of the frame, or bracing arms adapted to engage with and brace a number of the support legs of the frame.
  • Any suitable bracing means may be used alone or in combination with another as required; and appropriate examples and variations should be considered within the scope of the present invention.
  • adjustable support legs provides the ability to ensure the supporting apparatus is set to the most appropriate height for an individual patient and is therefore, able to meet the needs different patients.
  • the ability to adjust the height may be achieved by any number of height levels.
  • the support legs are secured in place by four 'D' pins, the removal of which enables adjustability. Whilst 'D' pins are used in this description, any other easily removable connecting apparata may be used, or adapted for used with the invention.
  • the support legs include telescopic adjustment means, enabling universal usability and good stability.
  • adjustability may be achieved via any appropriate means, including, but not limited to, bayonet, push fit, or clip-on sections.
  • the frame means may be assembled from a wheelchair by one person as long as the individual has good functional upper body strength and mobility.
  • the outer frame and gate of preferred embodiments are powder coated. However, other coatings or natural finishes may be applied to the standing frame. The benefit of powder coating is that it has a degree of durability and enables the patient to select a colour from a range of colours, thereby enabling the patient, hospital, clinic and the like to blend in or complement the decor/colours in homes and treatment rooms.
  • supporting apparatus substantially as described above, where in the supporting apparatus includes collapsible telescopic side rails for interconnecting the support legs.
  • the telescopic side rails substantially operate in a manner similar to the telescopic legs, to enable the dimensions of the support frame to be adjusted as required per patient. Accordingly, variations applicable to the telescopic legs are also by extension applicable to the side rails.
  • supporting apparatus substantially as described above, where in the supporting apparatus includes table means.
  • the table means of the present invention operates as a rehabilitation table.
  • the table means is designed to afford anteroposterior and lateral stability to standing patient and further provides lateral and torsion stability to the supporting apparatus.
  • the configuration of the standing frame is adapted to facilitate such rehabilitation of children and its use in pediatrics would be beneficial.
  • the importance of stability of the frame may lend the embodiment to serve as a rehabilitation standing frame only and whilst including a table of sorts would not be necessarily designed for use as a rehabilitation table, but more as another means of supporting the patient and improving stability of both the standing frame and the patient therein.
  • the dimensions of the table means may vary as required to enable the table means be customised to suit a particular individual's personal requirements. However, for a standard unit which is to be used by several individuals, the dimensions of the table means (width, length, depth), will be those which provide the best overall performance.
  • the table means is secured to the frame means via four wing nuts. Again, as previously discussed the use of the connecting apparatus is not to be seen as limiting this invention as any appropriate connecting apparatus may be employed.
  • the table has an upper padded surface to add to the comfort of the table for the patient.
  • the table includes a high density foam pad of 850mm x 400mm, covered with good quality upholstery. Other suitable materials may also be used. To effect an aesthetically pleasing cover, any choice of colours and fabric may be used.
  • supporting apparatus substantially as described above, where in the supporting apparatus includes support strapping
  • the support strapping is available for use with the patients' ankles, legs and pelvis, to support the individual in these regions, as required.
  • the support strapping must be comfortable and easy to adjust.
  • the support strapping may include padded areas, be of a sufficient width to minimise applying too much pressure over a narrow strip of the patient's body, and may in some case be made of or include sections made from a resilient material.
  • comfortable pelvis, knee & ankle supports are preferably made from upholstered high density foam shaped pads with hook and pile attachment systems on nylon support strapping.
  • the support strapping is preferably also adjustable, to enable it to be customised to suit any individual's needs.
  • the support strapping may comprise a single strap including an adjustment means for varying the length as required for a use in a particular area of the patient's body, or be such as to allow separate strapping to be attached in series to achieve the desired length thereby enabling the strapping to be used in all areas. Additional lengths of strapping may be joined by any appropriate means, such as buttons, press-studs, hook and pile systems, and so forth. The same means may be used to secure the strapping once it is wrapped around the portion of the patient's body. In all regards, the use of the various attachment means must be tailored to ensuring ease of use, adjustability requirements and achieving maximum comfort for the patient.
  • the support strapping preferably is available in a portable bag.
  • the bag helps to ensure the support strapping is kept with the supporting apparatus and not lost; and enables the various support strapping to be easily transported and stored; it further protects the strapping from unnecessary wear and tear.
  • the standing frame is to be used with paraplegic patients, for example, rigid supports, rather than flexible supports for any of the patient's ankles, legs and pelvis may be preferable.
  • the supports may be moulded to accommodate the contour of the patient's body area and then provided with padding and upholstered covers, to cushion the patient's body against the rigid supports and enable the covers to be removed for washing.
  • the benefit of many materials, such as thermoplastics, metals, fibreglass and so forth are that they can be moulded.
  • the strapping may be made from similar materials to those described above in relation to the flexible supports.
  • the supporting apparatus has been designed specifically to enable physiotherapists to access patients in the community who would benefit from the use of a standing frame for rehabilitation. Having supporting apparatus which is compact, adjustable and portable allows this and provides an alternative to the patient having to travel to hospital or day clinics for treatment.
  • the portability of the supporting apparatus is enhanced by the use of strong but light weight materials.
  • the aluminum base weighs l ⁇ kgs, with the rehabilitation table and support strapping with portable bag weighing 4kgs.
  • Various iterations of the supporting apparatus enables a review of the combinations of materials and design, to continue reducing weight. Manufacturing components of the supporting apparatus from materials such as Titanium, fibre glass and so forth, will also assist in weight reduction.
  • the compact portability ensures the frame will fit easily into a standard car boot, or tuck neatly away at home.
  • one embodiment of the rehabilitation standing frame preferably includes the following combination of features, as previously described.
  • 5mm punched aluminium tread plate with a combination of aluminium and steel hinges provides a ridged base giving good anteroposterior support;
  • An aluminium locking arm across the two base plates is needed to increase torsion stability in the floor;
  • the anterior locking gate gives good lateral and increases torsion stability of the frame;
  • the rehabilitation table affords anteroposterior, lateral and torsion stability; and • Smooth height adjustment and stability in the six support legs is increased by the inclusion of plastic shim bushes on the inner circumference of the outer six tubes.
  • another embodiment of the rehabilitation standing frame preferably includes the following combination of features, as previously described.
  • 5mm punched aluminium tread plate with a combination of aluminium and steel hinges provides a ridged base giving good anteroposterior support;
  • An aluminium locking arm across the two base plates is needed to increase torsion stability in the floor;
  • Anterior tension wires to provide improved lateral stability and increases torsion stability of the frame;
  • Bracing arms running from the support legs on one side of the frame, to support legs on the opposite side of the frame.
  • Each bracing arm is preferably attached in a diagonal arrangement from the font to the rear of the frame, although other arrangements are optional.
  • the rehabilitation table affords anteroposterior, lateral and torsion stability; and Smooth height adjustment and stability in the six support legs is increased by the inclusion of plastic shim bushes on the inner circumference of the outer six tubes.
  • a method of manufacturing supporting apparatus for rehabilitation treatment including table means and frame means, said frame means including a base and support legs, the supporting apparatus characterised by the base and the support legs being configured to operate between a collapsed orientation for storage and portability and an extended orientation for use.
  • componentry for supporting apparatus for rehabilitation treatment including table means and frame means, said frame means including a base and support legs, the supporting apparatus characterised by the base and the support legs being configured to operate between a collapsed orientation for storage and portability and an extended orientation for use.
  • the benefits of the supporting apparatus of the present invention include that it combines adjustability, stability and portability. For example:
  • Each bracing arm is preferably attached in a diagonal arrangement from the font to the rear of the frame, although other arrangements are optional; •
  • the rehabilitation table affords anteroposterior, lateral and torsion stability; and • Smooth height adjustment and stability in the six support legs is increased by the inclusion of plastic shim bushes on the inner circumference of the outer six tubes.
  • a supporting apparatus of the present invention provides a rehabilitation table and standing frame which has been designed to enable: a) Physiotherapists to access patients in the community who would benefit from the use of a standing frame for rehabilitation. b) Adjustability of the frame to ensure it can be easily set to the most appropriate height for each patient. c) Compact portability to ensure the frame will fit easily into a standard car boot, or tuck neatly away at home.
  • the benefits of the design of the supporting apparatus of the present invention are that when completed it: a) Enables the frame to be assembled from a wheelchair by one person as long as the individual has good functional upper body strength and mobility. b) Includes all support legs having telescopic adjustment enabling universal usability and good stability. The are seven height levels secured by four 'D' pins.
  • the outer frame and gate are powder coated (available in a full range of colours) c) Includes the folding tri hinged tread plate floor which gives a long and wide base of support when the base unit is assembled; and the centre hinge along the tread plate floor d)Enables the unit to be closed to a width of 12cm, providing the frame's compact feature, e) It is lightweight, having a base unit that weighs 16kgs, which is under the ACC NZ and UK stipulated maximum lifting weight for the average female (16.4kgs). f) Is easy to assemble in that the base unit is assembled with three locking screws. g) Includes a rehabilitation table which may be customised to suit individuals and is secured to the frame with four wing nuts. The table has a high density foam cushion covered with good quality upholstery. A choice of colours is available, h) Includes ankle, leg and pelvic support strapping which may also be customised to suit individuals. These are comfortable and easy to adjust.
  • a method of a erecting supporting apparatus for rehabilitation treatment including table means and frame means, said frame means including a base and support legs, the supporting apparatus characterised by the base and the support legs being configured to operate between a collapsed orientation for storage and portability and an extended orientation for use.
  • motion facilitating means such as wheels, castors, rollers and so forth, which reduce the need for the frame to be carried to the site for use.
  • Figure 1 is a top plan view of one embodiment of the supporting apparatus in assembled form illustrating the crossed bracing arms and anterior tension wires
  • Figure 2 is a rear view of the supporting apparatus of Figure 1, in accordance with that preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 3 is a bottom view of the supporting apparatus of Figure 1, in accordance with that preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 4 is a front view of the supporting apparatus of Figure 1, illustrating the anterior tension wires in accordance with that preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 5 is a side view of the supporting apparatus of Figure 1, illustrating the crossed bracing arms in accordance with that preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of the supporting apparatus in assembled form in accordance with one preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of the supporting apparatus of Figure 1 in a collapsed form, in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 8 is an exploded view of the supporting apparatus of Figure 1, showing the various component parts and their assembly positions, in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the supporting apparatus has been designed to enable physiotherapists to access patients in the community who would benefit from the use of a standing frame for rehabilitation.
  • the supporting apparatus (1) includes table means (2) and frame means (3).
  • the frame means further includes a base (4) and support legs (5).
  • the supporting apparatus provides a system which has an easily detachable rehabilitation table.
  • the base and the support legs are configured to operate between a collapsed orientation for storage and portability and an extended orientation (as shown in Figure 1) for use.
  • the compactness of the collapsed orientation ensures the frame will fit easily into a standard car boot for improved portability, or tuck neatly away at home
  • the base means as shown in Figures 1 and 3, includes tread plate (6) which is tri-hinged at (7), to enable the base tread plate to fold up in concertina style.
  • the folding tri hinged tread plate floor gives a long and wide base of support when the base unit is assembled.
  • the centre hinge (7a) along the tread plate floor enables the unit to be closed to a width of 12cm, providing the frames compact feature.
  • the base unit weighs 16kgs which is under the ACC NZ and UK stipulated maximum lifting weight for the average female (16.4kgs).
  • the base unit is assembled with three locking screws.
  • the base plate is made from 5mm punched aluminium tread plate with a combination of aluminium and steel hinges to provide a ridged base giving good anteroposterior support for the patient.
  • An aluminium locking arm across the two base plates is needed to increase torsion stability in the floor. Stability is provided to the frame means via an anterior locking gate (12), which enhances lateral stability and increases the torsion stability of the frame.
  • the aluminium locking arm across the two base plates, in conjunction with the anterior locking gate (12), may be all the structural bracing requirements where the standing frame is used for children.
  • anterior tension wires (8a) and crossed bracing arms (8b) provide additional stability for larger and/or heavier patients and may be used in conjunction with or separate from the anterior locking gate (12).
  • the frame means includes six telescopic support legs (telescopic at 9) with collapsible telescopic side rails (10).
  • the support legs and the telescopic side rails are adjustable in height and length, respectively. All support legs have telescopic adjustment enabling universal usability and good stability. The adjustability of the support legs ensures the frame can be easily set to the most appropriate height for each patient. Smooth height adjustment and stability in the six support legs is increased by the inclusion of plastic shim bushes (not shown) on the inner circumference of the outer six tubes. There are seven height levels secured by four 'D' pins (11).
  • the outer frame and gate may be powder coated and as such there is available a full range of colours.
  • the rehabilitation table affords anteroposterior, lateral and torsion stability to the frame and support and stability for the patient.
  • the rehabilitation table may be customised to suit individuals and is secured to the frame with four wing nuts (13).
  • the table has a high density foam cushion (14) covered with good quality upholstery.
  • the table may be covered in any fabric, with a wide choice of colours available.
  • the importance of stability of the frame may lend the embodiment to serve as a rehabilitation standing frame only and whilst including a table of sorts would not be necessarily designed for use as a rehabilitation table, but more as another means of supporting the patient and improving stability of both the standing frame and the patient therein.
  • Pelvis (15), knee (16) & ankle support (not shown) strapping are also included to assist the patient's stability when using the supporting apparatus.
  • the support strapping is made from upholstered high density foam shaped pads (17) with hook and pile attachment systems (18) on nylon support strapping (19).
  • the ankle, leg and pelvic support strapping may also be customised to suit individuals. These are designed to be comfortable and easy to adjust.
  • the support strapping preferably is available in a portable bag (20).
  • the bag helps to ensure the support strapping is kept with the supporting apparatus and not lost; and enables the various support strapping to be easily transported and stored; it further protects the strapping from unnecessary wear and tear.
  • the supporting apparatus provides not only a compact adjustable portable standing frame, but one which is light weight.
  • the tread plate of the base is preferably made of aluminum and weighs 16kgs, along with the rehabilitation table and support strapping (which may be customised) and the portable bag weighing a total of 4kgs.
  • the base unit should not be dismantled and should remain as a single collapsible unit.
  • This frame may be assembled from a wheelchair by one person as long as the individual has good functional upper body strength and mobility.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne des améliorations apportés à un appareil de support (1). En particulier, l'invention concerne des aspects de la fabrication, de l'assemblage, de la portabilité et du fonctionnement d'un cadre de verticalisation pour réadaptation améliorée. Le cadre de verticalisation précité comprend des moyens plateau (2) et des moyens cadre (3). Les moyens cadre comprennent une base (4) et des pieds de support (5). L'appareil de support de l'invention est caractérisé en ce que la base et les pieds de support sont configurés pour fonctionner entre une orientation repliée permettant le rangement et la portabilité, et une orientation étendue permettant l'utilisation de l'appareil. L'appareil de support est apte à permettre l'accès à une chaise roulante et il est réglable afin de permettre aux physiothérapeutes d'offrir une réadaptation à la station verticale au domicile des patients, et de permettre aux patients d'accéder à un cadre réglable portable à l'aide duquel ils peuvent poursuivre leur réadaptation à la station verticale à domicile et en voyage. En outre, les possibilités de réglage du cadre de verticalisation pour réadaptation de l'invention permettent de l'adapter aux besoins des utilisateurs réels et potentiels.
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