Grounding cap for crutches

Abstract

The posted content concerns a bottom grounding cap for crutches, A lower ground cap for a crutch according to one embodiment of the present specification is A support member connected to the lower end of a crutch where a handle portion is formed at a predetermined position; A grounding member integrally formed at the bottom of the above-mentioned support member, wherein the curved surface of the bottom contacts the ground during walking to induce forward movement in the direction of movement; A lower grounding cap for a crutch is provided, characterized by having a bending portion formed between the support member and the grounding member, wherein the support member is elastically deformed to increase the grounding area of ​​the grounding member due to the weight of the user applied during walking.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The contents disclosed in this specification relate to a bottom grounding cap for a crutch. Background Technology

[0002] Unless otherwise indicated in this specification, the contents described in this section are not prior art for the claims of this application, and are not to be recognized as prior art simply because they are included in this section.

[0004] Generally, crutches are walking sticks that are placed under the armpits and are mainly used for people who have injured their legs or have difficulty using their legs, or for rehabilitation during the recovery period of diseases of the bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments that impair motor function of the lower limbs, or for patients suffering from inflammation or vasculitis that require lower limb stability.

[0005] A conventional crutch consists of left and right supports installed in parallel with each other, an underarm support provided at the top of the left and right supports to support the user's armpit, a handle connected in the middle of the left and right supports that can be grasped by hand when the arm is lowered, and a leg portion connected to the bottom of the left and right supports, positioned between the left and right supports, and contacting the ground. It supports the patient's body, prevents direct weight from being placed on the lower body to maintain balance while walking, and serves as a substitute for the impaired leg.

[0006] With such crutches, the user moves forward by stepping on the inclined surface using the footrest. However, even if the bottom of the footrest is finished with packing, it forms a flat surface the size of a pipe's cross-section; consequently, the contact area with the road surface is insufficient, posing a risk of slipping accidents.

[0007] In addition, when walking on the ground with conventional crutches, there is a lot of strain on the armpit area, often causing pain in the armpit, and if the crutch is misplaced, the center of gravity is easily lost, leading to falls, which is a serious problem as it can cause a more serious accident for a person with a leg injury to fall. Prior art literature

[0008] Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-1075311 (Published on Oct. 19, 2011). The problem to be solved

[0009] The embodiments of the present specification relate to a lower grounding cap for a crutch having a bending part in which a grounding member, the part in contact with the floor, includes a curved surface and rotates in the direction of movement and adheres to the floor, and provides a cushioning effect together with the bending of the bending part, and when the user is stopped, the bending part bends in conjunction with the inclination of the leg part according to the user's posture. means of solving the problem

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present specification, in order to achieve the above and other purposes of the present specification,

[0011] A support member connected to the lower end of a crutch where a handle portion is formed at a predetermined position;

[0012] A grounding member integrally formed at the bottom of the above-mentioned support member, wherein the curved surface of the bottom contacts the ground during walking to induce forward movement in the direction of movement;

[0013] A lower grounding cap for a crutch is provided, characterized by including a bending portion formed between the support member and the grounding member, wherein the support member is elastically deformed to increase the grounding area of ​​the grounding member due to the weight of the user applied during walking. Effects of the invention

[0014] The lower grounding cap for a crutch according to the embodiment of the present specification having the above-described configuration has the following advantages.

[0015] The part of the grounding member that contacts the floor rotates in the direction of movement including a curved surface and adheres to the floor, and provides a cushioning effect together with the bending of the bending part, thereby relieving pain in the user's armpit or shoulder area and improving stability during walking.

[0016] In addition, the support member connects the leg frame and the ground member and provides elasticity to the leg frame, allowing it to bend according to the user's posture and improve the cushioning effect together with the ground member.

[0017] In addition, the bending part includes elasticity and bends in conjunction with the tilt of the leg frame according to the user's posture when the user is stationary, thereby increasing the user's comfort and relaxation.

[0018] In addition, the bending part includes elasticity and can effectively synchronize with the movement of the leg frame by including a circular groove or a concave portion on the lower side.

[0019] In addition, the grounding member has a curved portion that contacts the floor and rotates in the direction of movement during walking, ensuring close contact with the floor. It also includes elasticity to cushion the user's load, thereby reducing pain in the user's shoulders or armpits and improving the structural safety of the crutch and safety during walking. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a crutch with a bottom grounding cap applied according to one embodiment of the disclosed content. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the main part of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a crutch support member according to one embodiment of the disclosed content. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the usage state of a lower grounding cap for a crutch according to one embodiment of the disclosed content. FIG. 5 (A, B) is a drawing showing one or more long grooves of a crutch according to one embodiment of the disclosed content. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the usage state of a lower grounding cap for a crutch according to one embodiment of the disclosed content. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the usage state of a lower grounding cap for a crutch according to another embodiment of the disclosed content. FIGS. 8 to 12 are perspective views of different embodiments of a crutch grounding member according to one embodiment of the disclosed content. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0021] Hereinafter, a lower grounding cap for a crutch according to a preferred embodiment of the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0023] A lower ground cap for a crutch (900) according to an embodiment of the present specification will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a crutch (900) with a bottom grounding cap applied according to one embodiment of the disclosed content, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the main part of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a crutch (900) grounding member (600) according to one embodiment of the disclosed content, FIG. 4 is a schematic usage state diagram of a bottom grounding cap for a crutch (900) according to one embodiment of the disclosed content, FIG. 5 is a schematic modified example diagram of a bottom grounding cap for a crutch (900) according to one embodiment of the disclosed content, and FIG. 6 is a usage state diagram of a bottom grounding cap for a crutch (900) according to one embodiment of the disclosed content.

[0027] An embodiment of the present invention relates to a lower grounding cap for a crutch (900), wherein the grounding member (600) includes a curved surface that contacts the ground and induces forward movement in the direction of movement, and also, by being in close contact with the ground and providing cushioning due to the elastic deformation of the bending part (530), it can alleviate pain in the user's armpit or shoulder area and improve stability during walking.

[0028] The bending part (530) can be elastically deformed to match the tilt of the leg frame (400) according to the user's position when the user is stopped, thereby ensuring the user's sense of stability (or comfort).

[0029] A crutch (900) with a lower grounding cap applied according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an underarm support portion (100), a support portion (200), a handle portion (300), a leg frame (400), a support member (500), a grounding member (600), and a leg frame connecting portion (700), etc.

[0030] A crutch with a bottom grounding cap applied according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a support member (500) connected to the bottom of a crutch (900) in which a handle portion (300) is formed at a predetermined position;

[0031] A grounding member (600) integrally formed at the bottom of a support member (500), wherein the curved portion (600a) of the bottom contacts the ground during walking to induce forward movement in the direction of movement;

[0032] A bending part (530) may be provided, which is formed between a support member (500) and a ground member (600) and elastically deforms the support member (500) to increase the grounding area of ​​the ground member (600) due to the weight of the user applied during walking.

[0033] The aforementioned support member (500) may include a body portion (510) into which a leg frame (400) is inserted, and a leg frame support portion (520) that is coupled to the body portion (510) and contacts the leg frame (400) to support the leg frame (400).

[0034] The aforementioned body part (510) may be formed in a cylindrical shape, the leg frame support part (520) may be formed of a metal material, and the support member (500) may include a bending part (530) in which the upper part is connected to the lower part of the body part (510) and the lower part is connected to the grounding member (600).

[0035] The aforementioned bending part (530) may be linked with the movement of the leg frame (400) by including an elastic material, and the bending part (530) may have a groove (531) formed on its outer surface, and the bending part (530) may have multiple grooves (531) formed vertically on its outer surface to increase elasticity, and a concave part (532) may be formed downwardly on the upper surface of the bending part (530) (referring to the bottom surface of the coupling hole of the body part (510)) to increase elasticity of the bending part (530) (see FIG. 5B).

[0036] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the aforementioned underarm support (100) is a part that touches the user's underarm area and can support the underarm area when walking.

[0037] The support member (200) is connected to both sides of the armpit support member (100), the handle member (300) described later, and the leg frame (400), and can serve to support the armpit support member (100) and the handle member (300).

[0038] As shown in FIG. 1, as an example, the aforementioned support member (200) can be formed to be bent inward from the lower side of the handle member (300) and connected to the leg frame (400).

[0039] The handle portion (300) is formed between the support portions (200) and can be used by the user by gripping it.

[0040] The leg frame (400) is positioned between the bent support members (200) and is fixed to both sides of the support members (200), and can support the support members (200) by being connected to the grounding member (600) through a connection with the support member (500).

[0041] The support member (500) is formed such that its upper side is connected to the leg frame (400) and its lower side is integrally formed with the ground member (600), and it connects the leg frame (400) and the ground member (600), provides elasticity to the leg frame (400) so that it can be elastically deformed according to the posture of the walking user and can serve to cushion together with the ground member (600), and may include a body part (510), a leg frame support part (520), and a bending part (530).

[0042] The body portion (510) forms the body of the support member (500) and is formed in a cylindrical shape so that the lower end of the leg frame (400) can be inserted and joined. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, as an example, the body portion (510) may be formed in a cylindrical shape or may be formed so that the lower radius gradually increases (not shown), and may be formed in a square or polygonal shape corresponding to the shape of the leg frame (400).

[0043] The leg frame support portion (520) is inserted into the coupling hole of the body portion (510) and can serve to support the leg frame (400) by contacting the end of the leg frame (400). As shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4, as an example, the leg frame support portion (520) can be inserted into the bottom of the coupling hole of the body portion (510), is formed of a metal material, and can support the load transmitted through the support portion (200) and the leg frame (400).

[0044] The bending part (530) has its upper side connected to the lower part of the body part (510) and its lower side connected to the grounding member (600), and can be linked to the inclination of the leg frame (400) in which the user is stationary, including elasticity, and may include a groove (531) formed on the outer surface to increase elastic force, or a concave part (532) formed concavely on the bottom surface of the coupling hole of the body part (510) (see FIG. 5b).

[0045] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, for example, the bending part (530) may be formed in a cylindrical shape corresponding to the shape of the body part (510), which is cylindrical, and may be more effectively linked to the inclination of the leg frame (400), which is the angle the leg frame (400) makes with the ground, thereby increasing the sense of stability (comfort) of the walking user. For example, the body part (510) and the bending part (530) may be formed integrally.

[0046] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, as an example, the groove (531) may be formed in the form of a single band on the outer surface of the bending part (530) (see FIG. 5a) or may be formed in multiple numbers vertically (see FIG. 5b), which has the effect of increasing the elasticity of the bending part (530) and reducing material.

[0047] For example, the bending portion (530) has a concave portion (532) formed so that the upper part adjacent to the lower part of the leg frame support portion (520) is concave downward, so that it can be more effectively linked to the tilt and movement of the leg frame (400) (see FIG. 5b).

[0048] This is a perspective view of different embodiments of the grounding member (600) of the crutch (900) according to the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 7 to 12.

[0049] The grounding member (600) may be in the shape of a hemisphere (see FIG. 9), or the grounding member (600) may include a square central hole (610) in the center and two side holes (620) on both sides (see FIG. 9).

[0050] The grounding member (600) may be in the shape of a curved surface with both sides above the middle part being concave and the lower side of the middle part being convex, or the grounding member (600) may be in the shape of a curved surface with both sides concave and the lower side being convex up to the lower part of the middle part (see FIG. 10a).

[0051] The grounding member (600) may be bent outward from the top to the bottom and then bent vertically, and may have a curved shape with a convex bottom (see FIG. 11).

[0052] The grounding member (600) may be bent outward from the top to the bottom and then bent vertically, with a flat bottom surface and a curved surface formed where the side and bottom surfaces are connected, or the grounding member (600) may be bent outward from the top to the bottom and then bent vertically, with a concave bottom surface, or the grounding member (600) may be in the shape of a sphere (see FIG. 12).

[0053] The grounding member (600) may include one hole (610) (see FIG. 12b).

[0054] The grounding member (600) may include a central hole (610) located in the middle and two side holes (620) located on both sides of the central hole (610) (see FIG. 9, FIG. 10b, FIG. 11b).

[0055] The lower ground cap for the crutch (900) may further include a leg frame connecting part (700) that connects the support part (200) and the leg frame (400) (see FIG. 1).

[0056] The grounding member (600) is positioned on the lower side of the leg frame (400) and is formed integrally with the lower part of the support member (500), and can serve to support the leg frame (400), support part (200), support member (500), armpit mounting part (100), and handle part (300) by contacting the ground (see FIG. 1).

[0057] As shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 7, for example, the grounding member (600) may be formed in a hemispherical shape, and the curved portion may contact the ground and rotate in the direction of movement when the user moves, thereby making close contact with the ground and providing a cushioning effect according to the weight of the walking user, which can reduce pain in the user's shoulders or armpits, and improve the structural safety of the crutch and safety during walking. For example, the grounding member (600) and the bending portion (530) may be formed integrally.

[0058] As shown in FIGS. 1, 7 to 12, for example, the grounding member (600) may be formed in a shape that is long in the longitudinal direction, which is the direction of movement when using crutches, and relatively flat in width compared to its length. For example, the grounding member (600) may be formed in a shape including various polygonal and curved shapes so that it comes into close contact with the ground when walking and can effectively perform a cushioning action.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 9, FIG. 10b, and FIG. 11b, as an example, the grounding member (600) may include a central hole (610) which is a square-shaped hole in the center and two side holes (620) which are holes on both sides of the central hole (610). The central hole (610) or the side holes (620) form empty spaces so that when a load is applied to the grounding member (600) due to walking, it can be elastically deformed to increase compressibility and recovery power, and there is an effect of reducing material.

[0060] As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, as an example, the grounding member (600) may be formed in a curved shape such that both sides above the middle part of the height from the lower side of the grounding member (600) are concave, and the lower side of the middle part of the height is convex downward.

[0061] As shown in FIG. 10, as an example, the grounding member (600) may be formed in a curved shape with both sides concave and the lower side convex downward from the lower side of the grounding member (600) to the lower part of the middle part of the height.

[0062] As shown in FIG. 11, as an example, the grounding member (600) may be formed such that its upper surface is square, it is bent outward from the upper surface downward, then bent vertically, its lower surface is formed in an arc shape, and the portion connecting the longitudinal side and the bottom surface is formed as a curved surface.

[0063] As shown in FIG. 12, as an example, the grounding member (600) may be formed such that its upper surface is square, it is bent outward from the upper surface downward, then bent vertically, and its bottom surface is formed concavely upward.

[0064] As shown in FIGS. 9 to 12, as an example, the grounding member (600) may include one hole (see 12b) or a plurality of holes (Fig. 9, FIG. 10b, FIG. 11b). As an example, the grounding member (600) may include a central hole (610) located in the middle and two side holes (620) located on both sides of the central hole (610) (Fig. 9, FIG. 10b, FIG. 11b).

[0065] The leg frame connecting part (700) is formed on the lower side of the support part (200) and can serve to connect the support part (200) and the leg frame (400) (see FIG. 1).

[0066] An embodiment of the present invention relates to a bottom grounding cap for a crutch (900), wherein the part of the grounding member (600) that contacts the bottom includes a curved surface so that it adheres to the ground in the direction of movement when the user moves, thereby reducing the force and pain transmitted to the armpit or shoulder, and the bending part (530) is linked to the tilt of the leg frame (400) when the user is stopped, making it convenient to use, and the various shapes of the grounding member (600) and the bending part (530) are elastically deformed to provide a cushioning effect, thereby increasing safety during walking.

[0067] The part of the grounding member (600) that contacts the ground rotates in the direction of movement including a curved surface, and is in close contact with the ground and provides cushioning due to the elastic deformation of the bending part (530), thereby relieving pain in the user's armpit or shoulder area and increasing stability during walking.

[0068] The support member (500) connects the leg frame (400) and the ground member (600), and provides elastic force to the leg frame (400), so that it can be elastically deformed according to the user's walking posture and improve the cushioning effect together with the ground member (600).

[0069] The bending part (530) can increase the user's sense of stability and comfort by elastically deforming in conjunction with the tilt of the leg frame (400) according to the user's posture when the walking user is stopped. The bending part (530) can effectively move in conjunction with the movement of the leg frame (400) by including a circular groove (531) or a concave part (532) that is concave downward.

[0070] The grounding member (600) has a curved portion that contacts the ground and rotates in the direction of movement when walking, and the contact with the ground is made tight, and cushioning action is provided by elastic deformation according to the load of the walking user, thereby reducing pain in the user's shoulder or armpit, and improving the structural safety of the crutch and safety during walking.

[0072] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent all technical ideas of the present invention. Therefore, it should be understood that various equivalents and modifications that can replace them may exist at the time of filing this application.

[0073] Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the claims set forth below rather than by the detailed description, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0074] 100 : Underarm support 200 : Support 300 : Handle part 400 : Leg frame 500 : Support member 510 : Body part 520 : Leg frame support 530 : Bending section 600 : Grounding member 700 : Leg frame connection 900 : Crutches

Claims

Claim 1 A lower grounding cap for a crutch, characterized by comprising: a support member connected to the lower end of a crutch where a handle portion is formed at a predetermined position; a grounding member integrally formed at the lower end of the support member, wherein the curved portion of the lower end contacts the ground during walking to induce forward movement in the direction of movement; and a bending portion formed between the support member and the grounding member, wherein the support member is elastically deformed to increase the contact area of ​​the grounding member due to the weight of the user applied during walking. Claim 2 A lower grounding cap for a crutch according to claim 1, characterized in that the support member further comprises: a body portion into which the lower end of a leg frame connected to the support member is inserted into a coupling hole; and a leg frame support portion received on the bottom surface of the coupling hole and supporting the lower end of the leg frame. Claim 3 A lower grounding cap for a crutch, characterized in that, in paragraph 2, the bending portion is integrally formed between the body portion of the support member and the grounding member. Claim 4 A lower ground cap for a crutch, characterized in that, in paragraph 2, the leg frame support is formed of a metal material. Claim 5 A lower ground cap for a crutch, characterized in that, in paragraph 2, the bending portion is formed to be elastically deformed in conjunction with the rotation of the leg frame during walking. Claim 6 A lower grounding cap for a crutch, characterized in that, in claim 1, at least one row of grooves is formed on the outer surface of the bending portion to increase elasticity. Claim 7 A bottom grounding cap for a crutch, characterized in that, in paragraph 2, a concave portion is formed on the bottom surface of the coupling hole to increase the elasticity of the bending portion. Claim 8 A lower grounding cap for a crutch according to claim 1, characterized in that the grounding member has at least one circular or polygonal hole formed through it so that it can elastically deform and increase compressibility and recovery power when a load is applied due to walking. Claim 9 A lower grounding cap for a crutch, characterized in that, in claim 1, the grounding member is formed in a hemispherical shape.

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