Hip fracture prevention and protection device for old people

Abstract

The invention discloses a hip fracture prevention and protection device for old people in the technical field of fracture patient protection. The hip fracture prevention and protection device comprises a bottom frame, a sleeve, a lifting mechanism, a supporting seat and a hanging mechanism. Rollers are arranged below the bottom frame, the sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom frame, a lifting column is slidably connected into the sleeve, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting column, the lifting mechanism is used for driving the lifting column to move vertically, the supporting seat is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod, and the hanging mechanism is connected with the supporting seat. The lifting column is driven by the lifting mechanism to vertically move, so that the height of the supporting seat is adjusted to adapt to fracture patients of different heights, the fracture patients stand in the bottom frame, the armpits on the two sides of the patients are placed on the supporting seat, the patients are supported through the supporting seat, and the patients wear the hanging mechanism and walk, so that the fracture patients can walk more conveniently. The whole device can move to prevent the patient from falling down, and the supporting seat and the hanging mechanism can provide certain upward supporting force, so that the patient is more labor-saving.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of fracture patient protection, and in particular to a hip fracture prevention and protection device for the elderly. Background Art

[0002] As the elderly age, their bones will undergo degenerative changes, leading to osteoporosis and bone brittleness. As they age, their legs and feet become less mobile, and the elderly are very likely to suffer hip fractures due to falls.

[0003] After treatment of hip fracture, rehabilitation is required. It is generally recommended that patients actively walk to speed up recovery. However, due to the inconvenience of the elderly's legs and feet, they need manual assistance during the rehabilitation walking process, which will increase the workload of family members or medical staff, and it is easy to fall during the process of walking with assistance. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a hip fracture prevention and protection device for the elderly, and the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions.

[0005] A hip fracture prevention and protection device for the elderly comprises a base frame, a sleeve, a lifting mechanism, a support seat and a suspension mechanism; the base frame is a U-shaped structure with an opening on the left side, rollers are evenly arranged at the bottom of the front and rear side plates of the base frame, the sleeve is fixedly connected to the base frame, a pair of sleeves are arranged on the front and rear side plates of the base frame, a lifting column is slidably connected in the sleeve, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting column, the lifting mechanism is used to drive the lifting column to move vertically, the support seat is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod, the suspension mechanism is connected to the support seat, and the suspension mechanism is located between the support seats.

[0006] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a rotating shaft and a screw; a guide groove is provided on the sleeve, a guide rod corresponding to the guide groove is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting column, the guide rod is slidably connected in the guide groove, a cavity is provided in the front and rear side plates of the base frame, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected in the cavity, a screw hole leading to the bottom of the lifting column is provided in the center, the screw is engaged in the screw hole, the screw is rotatably connected to the base frame, and the bottom of the screw is linked to the rotating shaft through a bevel gear pair.

[0007] Preferably, the guide grooves and guide rods are evenly arranged around their circumferences.

[0008] Preferably, a transmission wheel is fixedly connected to the right end of the rotating shaft, and the two transmission wheels are linked by a belt, and a crank is eccentrically fixedly connected to one of the transmission wheels.

[0009] Preferably, the top of the support seat is recessed downward, and a silicone pad is fixedly connected to the recess at the top of the support seat.

[0010] Preferably, the connecting rod is a telescopic rod, and a spring is sleeved on the connecting rod.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the base frame is rotatably connected to a steering shaft, the bottom of the steering shaft is fixedly connected to a U-shaped wheel seat, and the roller is rotatably connected between two opposite vertical plates of the wheel seat.

[0012] Preferably, the hanging mechanism includes a pocket cloth and an elastic drawstring; an elastic waistband is symmetrically fixed to the upper part of the pocket cloth, elastic suspenders are fixed to the front and rear sides of the elastic waistband, the heads of the two elastic suspenders are respectively fixedly connected to the bottoms of the front and rear support seats, one end of the elastic drawstring is fixed to the bottom of the pocket cloth, the other end of the elastic drawstring is fixed to a connecting head, male buckles are fixed to both sides of the connecting head, and a female buckle matched with the male buckle is fixed to the head of the elastic waistband.

[0013] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the lifting mechanism drives the lifting column to move vertically, thereby adjusting the height of the support seat, so that the height of the support seat corresponds to the position of the patient's armpits, thereby adapting to fracture patients of different heights. The fracture patient stands in the base frame, and the patient's armpits on both sides are placed on the support seat. The patient is supported by the support seat, and the patient wears the suspension mechanism. During walking, the overall movement of the device can prevent the patient from falling, and the support seat and the suspension mechanism can provide a certain upward supporting force, which makes the patient more labor-saving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the description of the specific implementation methods will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0015] Figure 1 : An axonometric diagram of a hip fracture prevention and protection device for the elderly according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 : A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the bottom of a hip fracture prevention and protection device for the elderly according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 : A cross-sectional view of a hip fracture prevention and protection device for the elderly according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 : Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point A shown;

[0019] Figure 5 : Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point B shown;

[0020] Figure 6 : Figure 3 A local enlarged view of point C shown;

[0021] Figure 7 : A schematic structural diagram of the suspension mechanism of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 8 : A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the lifting column of the present invention.

[0023] The reference numerals are as follows:

[0024] 1- chassis, 11- roller, 12- reversing shaft, 13- wheel seat, 2- sleeve, 21- lifting column, 22- connecting rod, 23- spring, 31- rotating shaft, 32- screw, 33- guide groove, 34- guide rod, 35- cavity, 36- screw hole, 37- bevel gear pair, 38- transmission wheel, 39- belt, 310- crank, 4- support seat, 41- silicone pad, 5- suspension mechanism, 51- pocket cloth, 52- elastic drawstring, 53- elastic belt, 54- elastic sling, 55- connector, 56- male buckle, 57- female buckle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] like Figure 1-8 As shown, a hip fracture prevention and protection device for the elderly comprises a base frame 1, a sleeve 2, a lifting mechanism, a support seat 4 and a suspension mechanism 5; the base frame 1 is a U-shaped structure with an opening on the left side, and rollers 11 are evenly arranged laterally at the bottom of the front and rear side plates of the base frame 1, the sleeve 2 is fixedly connected to the base frame 1, and a pair of sleeves 2 are respectively arranged on the front and rear side plates of the base frame 1, a lifting column 21 is slidably connected in the sleeve 2, a connecting rod 22 is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting column 21, the lifting mechanism is used to drive the lifting column 21 to move vertically, the support seat 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod 22, the suspension mechanism 5 is connected to the support seat 4, and the suspension mechanism 5 is located between the support seats 4.

[0027] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a rotating shaft 31 and a screw 32; a guide groove 33 is provided on the sleeve 2, and a guide rod 34 corresponding to the guide groove 33 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting column 21, and the guide rod 34 is slidably connected in the guide groove 33. A cavity 35 is provided in the front and rear side plates of the base frame 1, and the rotating shaft 31 is rotatably connected in the cavity 35. A screw hole 36 leading to the bottom thereof is provided at the center of the lifting column 21, and the screw 32 is engaged in the screw hole 36. The screw 32 is rotatably connected to the base frame 1, and the bottom of the screw 32 is linked to the rotating shaft 31 through a bevel gear pair 37.

[0028] Preferably, the guide grooves 33 and the guide rods 34 are evenly arranged around the circumference.

[0029] Preferably, a transmission wheel 37 is fixedly connected to the right end of the rotating shaft 31 , and the two transmission wheels 37 are linked by a belt 39 , and a crank 310 is eccentrically fixedly connected to one of the transmission wheels 37 .

[0030] Preferably, the top of the support seat 4 is recessed downwards, and a silicone pad 41 is fixedly connected to the recess at the top of the support seat 4 .

[0031] Preferably, the connecting rod 22 is a telescopic rod, and a spring 23 is sleeved on the connecting rod 22 .

[0032] Preferably, the bottom of the base frame 1 is rotatably connected to a steering shaft 12 , the bottom of the steering shaft 12 is fixedly connected to a U-shaped wheel seat 13 , and the roller 11 is rotatably connected between two opposite vertical plates of the wheel seat 13 .

[0033] Preferably, the suspension mechanism 5 includes a pocket cloth 51 and an elastic drawstring 52; an elastic waistband 53 is symmetrically fixed to the upper part of the pocket cloth 51, and elastic slings 54 are fixed to the front and rear sides of the elastic waistband 53, and the heads of the two elastic slings 54 are respectively fixedly connected to the bottoms of the front and rear support seats 4, one end of the elastic drawstring 52 is fixed to the bottom of the pocket cloth 51, and the other end of the elastic drawstring 52 is fixed to a connector 55, and male buckles 56 are fixed to both sides of the connector 55, and a female buckle 57 adapted to the male buckle 56 is fixed to the head of the elastic waistband 53.

[0034] A specific embodiment of the present invention is:

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the crank 310 drives one of the transmission wheels 37 to rotate, and under the action of the belt 39, the two transmission wheels 37 rotate synchronously, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, the rotating shaft 31 rotates with the transmission wheel 37, and under the action of the bevel gear pair 37, the screw 32 rotates. Since the screw 32 is engaged in the screw hole 36 in the lifting column 21, and the lifting column 21 is limited by the cooperation of the guide groove 33 and the guide rod 34, the screw 32 can drive the lifting column 21 to move vertically when it rotates, thereby adjusting the height of the support seat 4 so that the support seat 4 is slightly higher than the patient's armpit.

[0036] The patient stands in the base frame 1, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 and 7 As shown, the patient wears the suspension mechanism 5, places the pocket cloth 51 on the patient's buttocks, and then connects the two female buckles 57 with the male buckles 56 to achieve wearing of the suspension mechanism 5. The elastic sling 54 provides a certain upward pulling force, thereby reducing the patient's own weight and making walking exercise more labor-saving.

[0037] The patient is suspended by the suspension device, with the patient's armpits placed on the support seat 4. The spring 23 can also provide a certain upward elastic force. The silicone pad 41 can improve the patient's comfort. When the patient walks, the device as a whole supports the patient to prevent the patient from falling, and can reduce the patient's own weight, making walking more labor-saving.

[0038] like Figure 3 and 6 As shown, the roller 11 enables the device to have a walking function, and the reversing shaft enables the device to have a steering function.

[0039] The preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed above are only used to help explain the present invention. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the invention to only specific implementation methods. Obviously, many modifications and changes can be made according to the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present invention, so that those skilled in the art can understand and use the present invention well. The present invention is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A hip fracture prevention and protection device for the elderly, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base frame (1), a sleeve (2), a lifting mechanism, a support seat (4) and a suspension mechanism (5); the base frame (1) is a U-shaped structure with an opening on the left side, rollers (11) are evenly arranged at the bottom of the front and rear side plates of the base frame (1), the sleeve (2) is fixedly connected to the base frame (1), a pair of sleeves (2) are arranged on the front and rear side plates of the base frame (1), a lifting column (21) is slidably connected in the sleeve (2), a connecting rod (22) is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting column (21), the lifting mechanism is used to drive the lifting column (21) to move vertically, the support seat (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod (22), the suspension mechanism (5) is connected to the support seat (4), and the suspension mechanism (5) is located between the support seats (4).

2. The device for preventing and protecting hip fractures in the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism comprises a rotating shaft (31) and a screw rod (32); a guide groove (33) is provided on the sleeve (2); a guide rod (34) corresponding to the guide groove (33) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the lifting column (21); the guide rod (34) is slidably connected to the guide groove (33); a cavity (35) is provided in the front and rear side plates of the base frame (1); the rotating shaft (31) is rotatably connected to the cavity (35); a screw hole (36) connected to the bottom of the lifting column (21) is provided at the center; the screw rod (32) is meshed in the screw hole (36); the screw rod (32) is rotatably connected to the base frame (1); and the bottom of the screw rod (32) is linked to the rotating shaft (31) through a bevel gear pair (37).

3. The device for preventing and protecting hip fractures in the elderly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide grooves (33) and guide rods (34) are evenly arranged around the circumference.

4. The device for preventing and protecting hip fractures in the elderly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The right end of the rotating shaft (31) is fixedly connected with a transmission wheel (38), and the two transmission wheels (38) are linked by a belt (39), and a crank (310) is eccentrically fixedly connected to one of the transmission wheels (38).

5. The device for preventing and protecting hip fractures in the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support seat (4) is recessed downwards, and a silicone pad (41) is fixedly connected in the recess at the top of the support seat (4).

6. The device for preventing and protecting hip fractures in the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod (22) is a telescopic rod, and a spring (23) is sleeved on the connecting rod (22).

7. The device for preventing and protecting hip fractures in the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the base frame (1) is rotatably connected to a steering shaft (12), the bottom of the steering shaft (12) is fixedly connected to a U-shaped wheel seat (13), and the roller (11) is rotatably connected between two opposite vertical plates of the wheel seat (13).

8. The device for preventing and protecting hip fractures in the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hanging mechanism (5) comprises a bag cloth (51) and an elastic drawstring (52); an elastic waistband (53) is symmetrically fixed to the upper part of the bag cloth (51); elastic suspenders (54) are fixed to the front and rear sides of the elastic waistband (53); the heads of the two elastic suspenders (54) are respectively fixedly connected to the bottoms of the front and rear support seats (4); one end of the elastic drawstring (52) is fixed to the bottom of the bag cloth (51); the other end of the elastic drawstring (52) is fixedly connected to a connector (55); male buckles (56) are fixedly connected to the two sides of the connector (55); and a female buckle (57) adapted to the male buckle (56) is fixedly connected to the head of the elastic waistband (53).

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