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WO2014181900A1
WO2014181900A1 PCT/KR2013/004057 KR2013004057W WO2014181900A1 WO 2014181900 A1 WO2014181900 A1 WO 2014181900A1 KR 2013004057 W KR2013004057 W KR 2013004057W WO 2014181900 A1 WO2014181900 A1 WO 2014181900A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B3/00—Sticks combined with other objects
    • A45B3/02—Sticks combined with other objects with illuminating devices
    • A45B3/04—Sticks combined with other objects with illuminating devices electrical
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    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B25/00—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
    • G08B25/01—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
    • G08B25/10—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
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    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
    • G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
    • G08B21/04—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
    • G08B21/0438—Sensor means for detecting
    • G08B21/0461—Sensor means for detecting integrated or attached to an item closely associated with the person but not worn by the person, e.g. chair, walking stick, bed sensor

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  • the present invention relates to a cane, and more particularly to a cane that enhances the safety of a user.
  • the wand is used by the elderly, patients with discomfort. Cane users hold the cane in one hand and use it, which places a lot of restrictions on activity. In particular, if you have to go through a dark place with an object in your other hand, you can't use the lamp and it's dangerous. The risk is great.
  • An upper frame having a through hole and a plurality of through holes; A lower extension rod coupled to one end of the upper frame; A handle coupled to the other end of the upper frame; A first lamp accommodated in the upper frame and positioned at a portion where the plurality of through holes are provided; A second lamp received in the through hole of the upper frame and disposed to face the ground; And a secondary battery supplying power to the first lamp and the second lamp.
  • the safety wand is coupled to the end of the lower extension bar further contact the ground contact portion of the elastic material, the piezoelectric element accommodated in the ground contact portion, and the charging circuit for connecting the piezoelectric element and the secondary battery further It may include.
  • the safety wand may further include an acceleration sensor detecting a movement of the wand and a communication unit wirelessly communicating with an external terminal according to a signal of the acceleration sensor.
  • the cane is provided with a lamp that illuminates the surroundings and the road surface, it is possible to walk uncomfortably even in a dark place.
  • the sensor is provided to detect the movement of the cane to detect a dangerous situation can be quickly informed.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cane according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the inside of the upper frame of the cane shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the inside of the end portion of the cane shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the cane shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cane according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the inside of the upper frame in the cane shown in FIG. 1, FIG. The interior of the distal end of is shown as a longitudinal sectional view, and in FIG. 4 the configuration of the cane shown in FIG. 1 is shown as a block diagram.
  • the safety wand 100 includes an upper frame 110, a lower extension rod 120, a handle 130, a selection switch 131, Joystick portion 132, ground contact portion 140, the secondary battery 150, the first lamp 160, the second lamp 170, the direction control unit 171, the piezoelectric element 180 And a charging circuit 181, a communication unit 190, and an acceleration sensor 191.
  • the upper frame 110 is a rod-shaped extending in the longitudinal direction of the cane 100, the receiving space 110a is provided inside. Some sections of the upper frame 110 are provided with a plurality of through-holes 111 for communicating the inner receiving space 110a and the outside. In a portion deviating from the section in which the plurality of through holes 111 are provided, a through hole 112 communicating with the receiving space 110a and the outside and being generally inclined is provided. When the cane 100 is erected, the through hole 112 is positioned under the plurality of through holes 111, and the through hole 112 is inclined downward to the outside.
  • the secondary battery 150, the first lamp 160, the second lamp 170, and the direction controller 171 are accommodated in the accommodation space 110a.
  • the lower extension rod part 120 has a rod shape extending along the longitudinal direction of the cane 100 and is coupled to the first end of the upper frame 110. When the cane 100 is erected, the lower extension rod 120 is located below the upper frame 110. Although not shown, it is preferable that the lower extension bar 120 has a structure capable of adjusting the length, and this configuration may be made of a conventional length adjusting structure, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the handle 130 is coupled to the second end of the upper frame 110.
  • the handle 130 is positioned opposite the lower extension rod 120 with the upper frame 110 interposed therebetween.
  • the handle 130 is positioned above the upper frame 110.
  • the handle portion 130 has a shape that the cane user easily grips by hand.
  • the handle 130 is provided with a selection switch 131 and a joystick 132.
  • the selection switch 131 is installed at one front side of the handle 130.
  • the selection switch 131 performs a function set according to the position. For example, it may have a power off position, a first function execution position, a second function execution position, and a third function execution position. Each position will be described in detail later in the section describing the operation of this embodiment. In the present embodiment, the selection switch 131 is described as being located on one side of the handle 130, but may be installed in another suitable position.
  • the joystick part 132 is installed at the upper front of the handle part 130.
  • the cane user may change the direction of illumination of the second lamp 170 using the joystick unit 132.
  • the joystick unit 132 controls the direction controller 171 for adjusting the direction of the second lamp 170 by wire or wirelessly.
  • the ground contact 140 is coupled to the end of the lower extension rod 120.
  • the ground contact 140 is located at the bottom when the cane 100 is upright.
  • the ground contact portion 140 is made of an elastic material and contacts the ground.
  • An accommodation space 140a is provided inside the ground contact portion 140.
  • the piezoelectric element 180 is accommodated in the accommodation space 140a.
  • the secondary battery 150 is accommodated in the accommodation space 110a provided in the upper frame 110.
  • the secondary battery 150 is charged by all possible means including the piezoelectric element 180 to supply the necessary power.
  • the first lamp 160 is accommodated in the accommodation space 110a provided in the upper frame 110.
  • the first lamp 160 is positioned corresponding to the portion where the plurality of through holes 111 are formed. Light by the first lamp 160 is illuminated to the outside through the plurality of through holes 111 to illuminate the periphery of the cane 100.
  • the operation of the first lamp 160 is controlled by the selection switch 131, and power is supplied from the secondary battery 150.
  • the second lamp 170 is located at the through hole 112 provided in the upper frame 110.
  • the second lamp 170 is installed to be inclined downward to illuminate the lower portion of the cane.
  • the second lamp 170 illuminates the ground when using the cane 100.
  • the operation of the second lamp 170 is controlled by the selection switch 131, and power is supplied from the secondary battery 150.
  • the direction controller 171 is installed in the accommodation space 110a provided in the upper frame 110.
  • the direction control unit 171 is combined with the second lamp 170 to change the illumination direction of the second lamp 170 in the up, down, left and right.
  • the operation of the direction controller 171 is controlled by the joystick unit 132 when the second lamp 170 is selected by the selection switch 131, and the power necessary for the operation is supplied from the secondary battery 150.
  • the piezoelectric element 180 is accommodated in the accommodation space 140a provided in the ground contact portion 140.
  • the piezoelectric element 180 generates electricity by using a pressure generated when the wand 100 contacts the ground.
  • Charging circuit 181 is installed in a suitable space inside the cane (100).
  • the charging circuit 181 electrically connects the piezoelectric element 180 and the secondary battery 150 to charge the secondary battery 150 using electricity generated from the piezoelectric element 180.
  • the operation of the communication unit 190 is controlled by the selection switch 131.
  • the communication unit 190 is capable of wireless communication with a communication terminal outside (for example, a patient caregiver, a hospital, or a nursing facility).
  • the acceleration sensor 191 determines the movement of the cane 100 by measuring the acceleration. When the acceleration sensor 191 is greater than or equal to the set reference value, it determines that it is a dangerous situation and transmits an electrical signal to inform the communication unit 190 of the notification.
  • the cane user grabs the cane 100 and selects a power-off position, a first function execution position, a second function execution position, or a third function execution position from the selection switch 131.
  • the power off position is selected, the first lamp 160, the second lamp 170, and the direction controller 171 do not operate, and automatically communicate in a dangerous situation by the communication unit 190 and the acceleration sensor 191.
  • the secondary battery 150 is charged by the piezoelectric element 180 and the charging circuit 181.
  • the second lamp 170 and the direction controller 171 do not operate, and the first lamp 160 is connected to the ambient light, the communication unit 190, and the acceleration sensor 191.
  • the dangerous situation caused by the automatic communication and the secondary battery 150 by the piezoelectric element 180 and the charging circuit 181 is performed.
  • the first lamp 160 When the second function execution position is selected, the first lamp 160 does not operate, and ground lighting and lighting direction adjustment by the second lamp 170 and the direction controller 171, the communication unit 190, and the acceleration sensor are performed. In a dangerous situation by 191, automatic communication and charging of the secondary battery 150 by the piezoelectric element 180 and the charging circuit 181 are performed.
  • the ambient lighting by the first lamp the ground lighting and lighting direction adjustment by the second lamp 170 and the direction controller 171, the communication unit 190 and the acceleration sensor 191 In a dangerous situation due to the automatic communication and the secondary battery 150 by the piezoelectric element 180 and the charging circuit 181 is performed.
  • selection switch 132 joystick
  • first lamp 170 second lamp
  • direction control unit 180 piezoelectric element

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cane, and more particularly to, a cane which improves safety of a user. The present invention provides a safety cane comprising: an upper frame having a through-hole and a plurality of holes formed therein; a lower extension rod coupled to one end of the upper frame; a grip portion coupled to the other end of the upper frame; a first lamp received within the upper frame and located at a portion where the plurality of holes are provided; a second lamp received in the through-hole of the upper frame and disposed to face the ground surface; and a secondary battery for supplying electric power to the first lamp and the second lamp.

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안전 지팡이Safety wand
본 발명은 지팡이에 관한 것으로서, 특히 사용자의 안전을 향상시켜주는 지팡이에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a cane, and more particularly to a cane that enhances the safety of a user.
지팡이는 노약자, 다리가 불편한 환자 등이 사용하는 것이다. 지팡이 이용자는 지팡이를 한 손으로 잡고 사용하기 때문에, 활동에 많은 제약이 따른다. 특히, 다른 손에 물건을 들고 어두운 곳을 지나야 하는 경우에는 전등을 이용할 수 가 없어서 위험하고, 전등을 들고 가는 경우에도 양손에 모두 물건을 들고 있기 때문에 보행 중 다리가 걸리거나 균형을 잃게 되는 경우 부상의 위험이 크다. The wand is used by the elderly, patients with discomfort. Cane users hold the cane in one hand and use it, which places a lot of restrictions on activity. In particular, if you have to go through a dark place with an object in your other hand, you can't use the lamp and it's dangerous. The risk is great.
본 발명의 목적은 어두운 곳에서도 보행을 용이하게 해주는 지팡이를 제공하는 것이다. 본 발명의 다른 목적은 지팡이 이용자에게 위험한 상황이 발생한 경우 이를 신속하게 알려주는 지팡이를 제공하는 것이다.It is an object of the present invention to provide a cane that facilitates walking in the dark. Another object of the present invention is to provide a cane which quickly informs the user when a dangerous situation occurs.
상기한 본 발명의 목적을 달성하기 위하여, 본 발명의 일 측면에 따르면,In order to achieve the above object of the present invention, according to an aspect of the present invention,
관통구와 다수의 통공이 형성된 상부 프레임; 상기 상부 프레임의 일단부에 결합된 하부 연장 막대; 상기 상부 프레임의 타단부에 결합된 손잡이부; 상기 상부 프레임의 내부에 수용되고 상기 다수의 통공이 마련된 부분에 위치하는 제1 램프; 상기 상부 프레임의 상기 관통구에 수용되어서 지면을 향하도록 배치되는 제2 램프; 및 상기 제1 램프와 상기 제2 램프에 전원을 공급하는 이차전지를 포함하는 안전 지팡이가 제공된다.An upper frame having a through hole and a plurality of through holes; A lower extension rod coupled to one end of the upper frame; A handle coupled to the other end of the upper frame; A first lamp accommodated in the upper frame and positioned at a portion where the plurality of through holes are provided; A second lamp received in the through hole of the upper frame and disposed to face the ground; And a secondary battery supplying power to the first lamp and the second lamp.
상기 안전 지팡이는 상기 하부 연장 막대의 끝단에 결합되어서 지면과 접촉하는 탄성 재질의 지면 접촉부와, 상기 지면 접촉부의 내부에 수용되는 압전소자와, 상기 압전소자와 상기 이차전지를 연결하는 충전회로를 더 포함할 수 있다.The safety wand is coupled to the end of the lower extension bar further contact the ground contact portion of the elastic material, the piezoelectric element accommodated in the ground contact portion, and the charging circuit for connecting the piezoelectric element and the secondary battery further It may include.
상기 안전 지팡이는 상기 지팡이의 움직임을 감지하는 가속도 센서와, 상기 가속도 센서의 신호에 따라 외부 단말기와 무선 통신하는 통신부를 더 포함할 수 있다.The safety wand may further include an acceleration sensor detecting a movement of the wand and a communication unit wirelessly communicating with an external terminal according to a signal of the acceleration sensor.
본 발명에 의하면 앞서서 기재한 본 발명의 목적을 모두 달성할 수 있다. 구체적으로는, 지팡이에 주변과 노면을 밝혀주는 램프가 구비되므로 어두운 곳에서도 불편하지 않게 보행할 수 있다. 또한, 지팡이의 움직임을 검출하는 센서가 구비되므로 위험 상황을 감지하여 신속하게 알려줄 수 있게 된다.According to the present invention, all the objects of the present invention described above can be achieved. Specifically, since the cane is provided with a lamp that illuminates the surroundings and the road surface, it is possible to walk uncomfortably even in a dark place. In addition, the sensor is provided to detect the movement of the cane to detect a dangerous situation can be quickly informed.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 지팡이의 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view of a cane according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 2는 도 1에 도시된 지팡이의 상부 프레임의 내부를 도시한 종단면도이다.2 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the inside of the upper frame of the cane shown in FIG.
도 3은 도 1에 도시된 지팡이의 끝단부의 내부를 도시한 종단면도이다.3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the inside of the end portion of the cane shown in FIG.
도 4는 도 1에 도시된 지팡이의 구성을 도시한 블록도이다.4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the cane shown in FIG.
이하, 도면을 참조하여 본 발명의 실시예를 상세히 설명한다.Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
도 1에는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 지팡이가 사시도로서 도시되어 있고, 도 2에는 도 1에 도시된 지팡이에서 상부 프레임의 내부가 종단면도로서 도시되어 있으며, 도 3에는 도 1에 도시된 지팡이의 끝단부의 내부가 종단면도로서 도시되어 있고, 도 4에는 도 1에 도시된 지팡이의 구성이 블록도로서 도시되어 있다.1 is a perspective view of a cane according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the inside of the upper frame in the cane shown in FIG. 1, FIG. The interior of the distal end of is shown as a longitudinal sectional view, and in FIG. 4 the configuration of the cane shown in FIG. 1 is shown as a block diagram.
도 1을 참조하면, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안전 지팡이(100)는 상부 프레임(110)과, 하부 연장 막대부(120)와, 손잡이부(130)와, 선택 스위치(131)와, 조이스틱부(132)와, 지면 접촉부(140)와, 이차전지(150)와, 제1 램프(160)와, 제2 램프(170)와, 방향조절부(171)와, 압전소자(180)와, 충전회로(181)와, 통신부(190)와, 가속도 센서(191)를 포함한다.1, the safety wand 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an upper frame 110, a lower extension rod 120, a handle 130, a selection switch 131, Joystick portion 132, ground contact portion 140, the secondary battery 150, the first lamp 160, the second lamp 170, the direction control unit 171, the piezoelectric element 180 And a charging circuit 181, a communication unit 190, and an acceleration sensor 191.
상부 프레임(110)은 지팡이(100)의 길이방향을 따라서 연장된 막대 형상으로서, 내부에는 수용 공간(110a)이 마련된다. 상부 프레임(110)의 일부 구간에는 내부의 수용 공간(110a)과 외부를 연통시키는 다수의 통공(111)이 마련된다. 다수의 통공(111)이 마련된 구간에서 벗어난 일 부분에는 수용 공간(110a)과 외부를 연통시키며 대체로 경사지게 연장된 관통구(112)가 마련된다. 지팡이(100)가 세워졌을 때 다수의 통공(111)의 아래에 관통구(112)가 위치하고, 관통구(112)는 외부로 갈수록 아래로 기울어지도록 경사진다. 수용 공간(110a)에 이차 전지(150)와, 제1 램프(160)와, 제2 램프(170)와, 방향조절부(171)가 수용된다.The upper frame 110 is a rod-shaped extending in the longitudinal direction of the cane 100, the receiving space 110a is provided inside. Some sections of the upper frame 110 are provided with a plurality of through-holes 111 for communicating the inner receiving space 110a and the outside. In a portion deviating from the section in which the plurality of through holes 111 are provided, a through hole 112 communicating with the receiving space 110a and the outside and being generally inclined is provided. When the cane 100 is erected, the through hole 112 is positioned under the plurality of through holes 111, and the through hole 112 is inclined downward to the outside. The secondary battery 150, the first lamp 160, the second lamp 170, and the direction controller 171 are accommodated in the accommodation space 110a.
하부 연장 막대부(120)는 지팡이(100)의 길이방향을 따라서 길게 연장된 막대 형상으로서, 상부 프레임(110)의 제1 단부에 결합된다. 지팡이(100)가 세워졌을 때 하부 연장 막대부(120)는 상부 프레임(110)의 아래에 위치한다. 도시되지는 않았으나, 하부 연장 막대부(120)는 길이조절이 가능한 구조를 갖는 것이 바람직 한데, 이 구성은 통상적인 길이 조절 구조로 이루어질 수 있으므로 이에 대한 상세한 설명은 생략한다.The lower extension rod part 120 has a rod shape extending along the longitudinal direction of the cane 100 and is coupled to the first end of the upper frame 110. When the cane 100 is erected, the lower extension rod 120 is located below the upper frame 110. Although not shown, it is preferable that the lower extension bar 120 has a structure capable of adjusting the length, and this configuration may be made of a conventional length adjusting structure, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
손잡이부(130)는 상부 프레임(110)의 제2 단부에 결합된다. 손잡이부(130)는 상부 프레임(110)을 사이에 두고 하부 연장 막대부(120)의 반대편에 위치한다. 지팡이(100)가 세워졌을 때 손잡이부(130)는 상부 프레임(110)의 위에 위치한다. 손잡이부(130)는 지팡이 이용자가 손으로 잡기 편한 형상을 갖는다. 손잡이부(130)에는 선택 스위치(131)와, 조이스틱부(132)가 설치된다.The handle 130 is coupled to the second end of the upper frame 110. The handle 130 is positioned opposite the lower extension rod 120 with the upper frame 110 interposed therebetween. When the cane 100 is erected, the handle 130 is positioned above the upper frame 110. The handle portion 130 has a shape that the cane user easily grips by hand. The handle 130 is provided with a selection switch 131 and a joystick 132.
선택 스위치(131)는 손잡이부(130)의 앞쪽 일측면에 설치된다. 선택 스위치(131)는 그 위치에 따라 설정된 기능을 수행하도록 한다. 예를 들면, 전원 오프위치, 제1 기능 수행 위치, 제2 기능 수행 위치, 제3 기능 수행 위치를 가질 수 있다. 각 위치에 대해서는 이후 본 실시예의 작용을 설명하는 부분에서 상세히 설명될 것이다. 본 실시예에서는 선택 스위치(131)가 손잡이부(130)의 일측면에 위치하는 것으로 설명하는데, 이와는 달리 적절한 다른 위치에 설치될 수도 있다.The selection switch 131 is installed at one front side of the handle 130. The selection switch 131 performs a function set according to the position. For example, it may have a power off position, a first function execution position, a second function execution position, and a third function execution position. Each position will be described in detail later in the section describing the operation of this embodiment. In the present embodiment, the selection switch 131 is described as being located on one side of the handle 130, but may be installed in another suitable position.
조이스틱부(132)는 손잡이부(130)의 앞쪽 상단에 설치된다. 지팡이 이용자는 조이스틱부(132)를 이용하여 제2 램프(170)의 조명 방향을 변경할 수 있다. 조이스틱부(132)는 제2 램프(170)의 방향을 조절하는 방향조절부(171)를 유선 또는 무선으로 조종한다.The joystick part 132 is installed at the upper front of the handle part 130. The cane user may change the direction of illumination of the second lamp 170 using the joystick unit 132. The joystick unit 132 controls the direction controller 171 for adjusting the direction of the second lamp 170 by wire or wirelessly.
지면 접촉부(140)는 하부 연장 막대부(120)의 끝단에 결합된다. 지면 접촉부(140)는 지팡이(100)가 세워졌을 때 하단에 위치한다. 지면 접촉부(140)는 탄성재질로 이루어지며 지면과 접촉한다. 지면 접촉부(140)의 내부에는 수용 공간(140a)이 마련된다. 수용 공간(140a)에는 압전소자(180)가 수용된다.The ground contact 140 is coupled to the end of the lower extension rod 120. The ground contact 140 is located at the bottom when the cane 100 is upright. The ground contact portion 140 is made of an elastic material and contacts the ground. An accommodation space 140a is provided inside the ground contact portion 140. The piezoelectric element 180 is accommodated in the accommodation space 140a.
이차전지(150)는 상부 프레임(110)의 내부에 마련된 수용 공간(110a)에 수용된다. 이차전지(150)는 압전소자(180)를 포함하는 가능한 모든 수단으로 충전되어서 필요한 전력을 공급하게 된다.The secondary battery 150 is accommodated in the accommodation space 110a provided in the upper frame 110. The secondary battery 150 is charged by all possible means including the piezoelectric element 180 to supply the necessary power.
제1 램프(160)는 상부 프레임(110)의 내부에 마련된 수용 공간(110a)에 수용된다. 제1 램프(160)는 다수의 통공(111)이 형성된 부분에 대응하여 위치한다. 제1 램프(160)에 의한 빛이 다수의 통공(111)을 통해 외부로 비춰져서 지팡이(100)의 주변을 밝힌다. 제1 램프(160)의 작동은 선택 스위치(131)에 의해 제어되며, 전력은 이차전지(150)로부터 공급받는다.The first lamp 160 is accommodated in the accommodation space 110a provided in the upper frame 110. The first lamp 160 is positioned corresponding to the portion where the plurality of through holes 111 are formed. Light by the first lamp 160 is illuminated to the outside through the plurality of through holes 111 to illuminate the periphery of the cane 100. The operation of the first lamp 160 is controlled by the selection switch 131, and power is supplied from the secondary battery 150.
제2 램프(170)는 상부 프레임(110)에 마련된 관통구(112)에 위치한다. 제2 램프(170)는 지팡이의 아래 부분을 비추도록 아래로 경사지게 설치되어 있다. 제2 램프(170)는 지팡이(100)를 이용할 때 지면을 비추게 된다. 제2 램프(170)의 작동은 선택 스위치(131)에 의해 제어되며, 전력은 이차전지(150)로부터 공급받는다.The second lamp 170 is located at the through hole 112 provided in the upper frame 110. The second lamp 170 is installed to be inclined downward to illuminate the lower portion of the cane. The second lamp 170 illuminates the ground when using the cane 100. The operation of the second lamp 170 is controlled by the selection switch 131, and power is supplied from the secondary battery 150.
방향조절부(171)는 상부 프레임(110)의 내부에 마련된 수용 공간(110a)에 설치된다. 방향조절부(171)는 제2 램프(170)와 결합되어서 제2 램프(170)의 조명방향을 상하좌우로 변경한다. 방향조절부(171)의 작동은 선택 스위치(131)에 의해 제2 램프(170)가 선택되었을 때 조이스틱부(132)에 의해 제어되며, 작동에 필요한 전력은 이차전지(150)로부터 공급받는다.The direction controller 171 is installed in the accommodation space 110a provided in the upper frame 110. The direction control unit 171 is combined with the second lamp 170 to change the illumination direction of the second lamp 170 in the up, down, left and right. The operation of the direction controller 171 is controlled by the joystick unit 132 when the second lamp 170 is selected by the selection switch 131, and the power necessary for the operation is supplied from the secondary battery 150.
압전소자(180)는 지면 접촉부(140)의 내부에 마련된 수용 공간(140a)에 수용된다. 압전소자(180)는 지팡이(100)가 지면과 접촉할 때 발생하는 압력을 이용하여 전기를 발생시킨다.The piezoelectric element 180 is accommodated in the accommodation space 140a provided in the ground contact portion 140. The piezoelectric element 180 generates electricity by using a pressure generated when the wand 100 contacts the ground.
충전회로(181)는 지팡이(100)의 내부 적절한 공간에 설치된다. 충전회로(181)는 압전소자(180)와 이차전지(150) 사이를 전기적으로 연결시키면서, 압전소자(180)로부터 발생한 전기를 이용하여 이차전지(150)를 충전시킨다. Charging circuit 181 is installed in a suitable space inside the cane (100). The charging circuit 181 electrically connects the piezoelectric element 180 and the secondary battery 150 to charge the secondary battery 150 using electricity generated from the piezoelectric element 180.
통신부(190)는 선택 스위치(131)에 의해 그 작동이 제어된다. 통신부(190)는 외부(예를 들면, 환자 보호자, 병원 또는 요양 시설 등)의 통신단말기와 무선통신이 가능하다.The operation of the communication unit 190 is controlled by the selection switch 131. The communication unit 190 is capable of wireless communication with a communication terminal outside (for example, a patient caregiver, a hospital, or a nursing facility).
가속도 센서(191)는 가속도를 측정하여 지팡이(100)의 움직임을 판단한다. 가속도 센서(191)는 설정된 기준값 이상일 때 이를 위험한 상황으로 판단하여 이를 알리는 전기적 신호를 통신부(190)에 전달한다.The acceleration sensor 191 determines the movement of the cane 100 by measuring the acceleration. When the acceleration sensor 191 is greater than or equal to the set reference value, it determines that it is a dangerous situation and transmits an electrical signal to inform the communication unit 190 of the notification.
이제, 도면을 참조하여 상기 실시예의 작용을 상세히 설명한다.The operation of the above embodiment will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
지팡이 이용자는 지팡이(100)를 잡고 선택 스위치(131)에서 전원 오프 위치, 제1 기능 수행 위치, 제2 기능 수행 위치 또는 제3 기능 수행 위치를 선택하게 된다. 전원 오프 위치를 선택하는 경우에는 제1 램프(160), 제2 램프(170) 및 방향 조절부(171)가 작동하지 않고, 통신부(190) 및 가속도 센서(191)에 의한 위험 상황시 자동 통신과, 압전소자(180)와 충전회로(181)에 의한 이차전지(150)에 대한 충전이 수행된다.The cane user grabs the cane 100 and selects a power-off position, a first function execution position, a second function execution position, or a third function execution position from the selection switch 131. When the power off position is selected, the first lamp 160, the second lamp 170, and the direction controller 171 do not operate, and automatically communicate in a dangerous situation by the communication unit 190 and the acceleration sensor 191. In addition, the secondary battery 150 is charged by the piezoelectric element 180 and the charging circuit 181.
제1 기능 수행 위치가 선택되는 경우에는 제2 램프(170) 및 방향 조절부(171)가 작동하지 않고, 제1 램프(160)에 의한 주변 조명, 통신부(190) 및 가속도 센서(191)에 의한 위험 상황시 자동 통신과, 압전소자(180)와 충전회로(181)에 의한 이차전지(150)에 대한 충전이 수행된다.When the first function execution position is selected, the second lamp 170 and the direction controller 171 do not operate, and the first lamp 160 is connected to the ambient light, the communication unit 190, and the acceleration sensor 191. When the dangerous situation caused by the automatic communication and the secondary battery 150 by the piezoelectric element 180 and the charging circuit 181 is performed.
제2 기능 수행 위치가 선택되는 경우에는 제1 램프(160)가 작동하지 않고, 제2 램프(170) 및 방향조절부(171)에 의한 지면 조명 및 조명 방향 조절, 통신부(190) 및 가속도 센서(191)에 의한 위험 상황시 자동 통신과, 압전소자(180)와 충전회로(181)에 의한 이차전지(150)에 대한 충전이 수행된다.When the second function execution position is selected, the first lamp 160 does not operate, and ground lighting and lighting direction adjustment by the second lamp 170 and the direction controller 171, the communication unit 190, and the acceleration sensor are performed. In a dangerous situation by 191, automatic communication and charging of the secondary battery 150 by the piezoelectric element 180 and the charging circuit 181 are performed.
제3 기능 수행 위치가 선택되는 경우에는 제1 램프에 의한 주변 조명, 제2 램프(170) 및 방향조절부(171)에 의한 지면 조명 및 조명 방향 조절, 통신부(190) 및 가속도 센서(191)에 의한 위험 상황시 자동 통신과, 압전소자(180)와 충전회로(181)에 의한 이차전지(150)에 대한 충전이 수행된다.When the third function execution position is selected, the ambient lighting by the first lamp, the ground lighting and lighting direction adjustment by the second lamp 170 and the direction controller 171, the communication unit 190 and the acceleration sensor 191 In a dangerous situation due to the automatic communication and the secondary battery 150 by the piezoelectric element 180 and the charging circuit 181 is performed.
이상 실시예를 통해 본 발명을 설명하였으나, 본 발명은 이에 제한되는 것은 아니다. 상기 실시예는 본 발명의 취지 및 범위를 벗어나지 않고 수정되거나 변경될 수 있으며, 본 기술분야의 통상의 기술자는 이러한 수정과 변경도 본 발명에 속하는 것임을 알 수 있을 것이다.Although the present invention has been described through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited thereto. The above embodiments may be modified or changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and those skilled in the art will recognize that such modifications and changes also belong to the present invention.
-도면부호-Drawing code
100 : 지팡이 110 : 상부 프레임100: cane 110: upper frame
120 : 하부 연장 막대 130 : 손잡이부120: lower extension bar 130: handle portion
131 : 선택 스위치 132 : 조이스틱131: selection switch 132: joystick
140 : 지면 접촉부 150 : 이차전지140: ground contact portion 150: secondary battery
160 : 제1 램프 170 : 제2 램프160: first lamp 170: second lamp
171 : 방향조절부 180 : 압전소자171: direction control unit 180: piezoelectric element
190 : 통신부 191 : 가속도 센서190: communication unit 191: acceleration sensor
181 : 충전회로181: charging circuit

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  1. 관통구와 다수의 통공이 형성된 상부 프레임;An upper frame having a through hole and a plurality of through holes;
    상기 상부 프레임의 일단부에 결합된 하부 연장 막대;A lower extension rod coupled to one end of the upper frame;
    상기 상부 프레임의 타단부에 결합된 손잡이부;A handle coupled to the other end of the upper frame;
    상기 상부 프레임의 내부에 수용되고 상기 다수의 통공이 마련된 부분에 위치하는 제1 램프;A first lamp accommodated in the upper frame and positioned at a portion where the plurality of through holes are provided;
    상기 상부 프레임의 상기 관통구에 수용되어서 지면을 향하도록 배치되는 제2 램프; 및A second lamp received in the through hole of the upper frame and disposed to face the ground; And
    상기 제1 램프와 상기 제2 램프에 전원을 공급하는 이차전지를 포함하는 안전 지팡이.Safety wand including a secondary battery for supplying power to the first lamp and the second lamp.
  2. 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 하부 연장 막대의 끝단에 결합되어서 지면과 접촉하는 탄성 재질의 지면 접촉부와, 상기 지면 접촉부의 내부에 수용되는 압전소자와, 상기 압전소자와 상기 이차전지를 연결하는 충전회로를 더 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 안전 지팡이.It further comprises a ground contact portion of the elastic material coupled to the end of the lower extension bar in contact with the ground, a piezoelectric element accommodated in the ground contact portion, and a charging circuit connecting the piezoelectric element and the secondary battery. Safety stick made with.
  3. 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 지팡이의 움직임을 감지하는 가속도 센서와, 상기 가속도 센서의 신호에 따라 외부 단말기와 무선 통신하는 통신부를 더 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 안전 지팡이.And a communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with an external terminal according to a signal of the acceleration sensor.
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