Walking auxiliary frame

By designing retractable and adjustable support frames and support legs, the existing walking assist frames are solved for inconvenient height fixation and folding, and the height adjustment and folding functions are achieved, improving applicability and comfort.

CN119235614APending Publication Date: 2025-01-03HENGSHUI HUICHONG MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411731739.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2025-01-03

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Technical Problem

The existing walking assist frame has relatively single function for the elderly, and cannot adjust the height and fold, resulting in poor applicability.

Method used

A walking auxiliary frame including a telescopic support frame and an adjustable support legs is designed, and the rotation and folding of the support frame is achieved through the connecting member and the connecting rod, and a telescopic cavity and a threaded mechanism are provided in the front and rear side walls of the support frame to support the support. Legs can be height-adjusted, adding height adjustment and folding capabilities.

Benefits of technology

The height adjustment and folding function of the walking assist frame is realized, making it suitable for users of different heights and improving the applicability and comfort of use.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of walking assistance, in particular to a walking assisting frame which comprises oppositely-arranged supporting frames and is characterized in that the front side walls of the supporting frames are connected through connecting pieces, the connecting pieces comprise opposite sleeves and connecting plates connected with the sleeves, the front side walls of the supporting frames are rotationally installed in the corresponding sleeves, and the connecting plates are connected with the sleeves. A telescopic connecting rod is arranged at the upper end of the supporting frame, the upper side wall of the supporting frame is hinged to the end of the connecting rod, and telescopic supporting legs are arranged at the bottom ends of the front side wall and the rear side wall of the supporting frame. The supporting frame is connected through the connecting piece, the length of the connecting rod is fixed, the supporting frame can be well supported, the walking auxiliary frame is formed, a user can use the walking auxiliary frame conveniently, the walking auxiliary frame can be folded to the connecting piece by stretching out and drawing back the connecting rod and rotating the supporting frame around the connecting piece, and folding of the walking auxiliary frame can be completed; therefore, the walking auxiliary frame has a folding function.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of walking assistance, in particular to a walking assistance frame. Background Art

[0002] For elderly people with mobility problems, it is necessary to use a walking aid frame when walking, which can effectively prevent the elderly from falling. The existing walking aid frames have a relatively single function in assisting the elderly to walk, which is not conducive to the actual use of the walking aid frame.

[0003] For example, the patent with publication number CN217828340U discloses a medical nursing auxiliary walking support, which has good safety and stability when walking by means of the walking legs of the auxiliary walking mechanism moving forward alternately, and solves the problem that the existing auxiliary walking support generally has rollers at the bottom that are easy to roll rapidly and are not convenient to fold and store when idle; however, the height of the door-shaped frame in the auxiliary walking support is fixed and cannot be adjusted, and the door-shaped frame cannot be rotated and folded, resulting in poor applicability of the auxiliary support. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a walking assist frame to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A walking assistance frame includes relatively arranged support frames, characterized in that: the front side walls of the support frames are connected by a connecting piece, the connecting piece includes relatively sleeves and a connecting plate connecting the sleeves, the front side walls of the support frames are rotatably installed in the corresponding sleeves, a retractable connecting rod is provided at the upper end of the support frame, the upper side wall of the support frame is hingedly connected to the end of the connecting rod, and retractable supporting legs are provided at the bottom ends of the front and rear side walls of the support frame.

[0006] Furthermore, a telescopic cavity opening downward is provided in the front and rear side walls of the support frame, and mounting holes connected to the telescopic cavity are provided on the front and rear side walls of the support frame along their axial direction. The support leg includes a support rod telescopic in the telescopic cavity and a base arranged at the bottom end of the support rod, and a countersunk bolt threaded into the support rod is provided in the mounting hole.

[0007] Furthermore, reinforcing rods are provided between the support frames.

[0008] Furthermore, a detachable cushion plate is provided on the connecting plate through a mounting piece, and claws are provided on the two end walls of the cushion plate opposite to each other, and the claws are clamped on the corresponding reinforcing rods to overlap the cushion plate between the support frames.

[0009] Furthermore, the mounting component includes a mounting column relatively arranged on the connecting plate, a first threaded hole penetrating the connecting plate being provided in the mounting column, a hand-tightening bolt being threadedly connected in the first threaded hole, and second threaded holes being relatively arranged on the cushion plate at both ends, the hand-tightening bolt threads extending into the second threaded holes for fixing the cushion plate to the connecting plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting rod includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, one end of the first connecting rod extends into the second connecting rod, the second connecting rod is provided with a through hole, a third threaded hole is provided corresponding to the through hole on the first connecting rod, and a fastening bolt with a thread extending into the corresponding third threaded hole is provided in the through hole.

[0011] Furthermore, the rear side wall of the support frame is bent at the upper end to form a bent portion.

[0012] Furthermore, rubber sleeves are provided on the upper side wall and the armrest of the support frame.

[0013] Furthermore, two ends of the reinforcing rod are bent to form a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is fixedly connected between the front and rear side walls of the support frame by long rod bolts.

[0014] Furthermore, two ends of the connecting rod are bent to form a hinged portion, and the hinged portion is hingedly installed between the upper end portions of the support frame through a hinge shaft.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. The walking assisting frame is connected to the supporting frame by a connecting piece and the length of the connecting rod is fixed, so that the supporting frame can be better supported to form a walking assisting frame for the convenience of users. The connecting rod is extended and retracted, and the supporting frame is rotated around the connecting piece to be folded onto the connecting piece, so that the walking assisting frame can be folded, so that the walking assisting frame has a folding function.

[0016] 2. The walking assist frame can adjust the support height of the support frame by extending and retracting the support legs in the front and rear side walls of the support frame, so that the height of the support frame is adjustable and suitable for users of different heights. That is, the walking assist frame has a height adjustment function, thereby improving its applicability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the walking assist frame in the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the support frame in the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure between the connecting piece and the cushion plate in the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the connecting rod in the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of folding the support frame on one side of the walking assisting frame of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the seat cushion plate overlapped on the walking auxiliary frame in the present invention.

[0023] The meanings of the numbers in the figure are as follows: 100, support frame; 101, high armrest portion; 102, low armrest portion; 111, sleeve; 112, connecting plate; 120, connecting rod; 130, supporting leg; 140, cushion plate; 150, rubber sleeve; 201, mounting hole; 210, support rod; 211, base; 212, threaded blind hole; 220, countersunk bolt; 230, reinforcing rod; 231, mounting portion; 301, second threaded hole; 310, mounting column; 311, first threaded hole; 320, hand-tightening bolt; 410, first connecting rod; 411, third threaded hole; 420, second connecting rod; 421, fastening bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to further understand the content of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments are only for explaining the present invention and are not intended to limit it.

[0025] The following is combined with Figure 1-Figure 6 This embodiment is described in further detail.

[0026] See also Figure 1 A walking assist frame in this embodiment includes relatively arranged support frames 100, the front side walls of the support frames 100 are connected by a connecting piece, the connecting piece includes relatively sleeves 111 and a connecting plate 112 connecting the sleeves 111, the front side wall of the support frame 100 is rotatably installed in the corresponding sleeve 111, a retractable connecting rod 120 is provided at the upper end of the support frame 100, the upper side wall of the support frame 100 is hingedly connected to the end of the connecting rod 120, and a retractable supporting leg 130 is provided at the bottom end of the front and rear side walls of the support frame 100.

[0027] In this embodiment, the support frame 100 is U-shaped as a whole, and its open end is used to abut against the ground to support the support frame 100. Specifically, the two support frames 100 are connected by the connecting member and the connecting rod 120 to form a walking auxiliary frame. At this time, a user with mobility impairments stands between the support frames 100, supports the corresponding support frame 100 with both hands, and moves the walking auxiliary frame to assist the user in walking. Among them, combined Figure 2As shown, in order to facilitate the user to hold the support frame 100, the rear side wall of the support frame 100 is bent at the upper end to form a bent portion, and the bent portion is S-shaped, so that the upper end of the support frame 100 forms a high-position armrest portion 101, and the rear side wall of the support frame 100 forms a low-position armrest portion 102, thereby providing more options for users to choose a holding method and position that suits them; When it is actually used, the high armrest portion 101 and the low armrest portion 102 are both covered with rubber sleeves 150. The rubber sleeves 150 make it easier for the user to hold, thereby improving the comfort of using the walking aid frame.

[0028] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 3 As shown, the sleeves 111 are arranged in parallel, and the two ends of the connecting plate 112 are fixedly connected to the side walls of the corresponding sleeves 111 to form a connecting piece; the front side wall of the support frame 100 passes through the corresponding sleeve 111, so that the connecting piece performs a rotational connection between the two support frames 100 at the front side wall of the support frame 100. At this time, the connecting rod 120 is extended to a suitable length and fixed, so that the connecting rod 120 supports the two parallel support frames 100, thereby preferably forming a walking auxiliary frame, so that it can assist users with inconvenient legs and feet to walk; specifically, in order to facilitate the installation position of the connecting rod 120 to affect the use of the walking auxiliary frame, the installation position of the connecting rod 120 is close to the connecting piece; In this embodiment, combined with Figure 5 As shown, when the connection rod 120 is released to be retractable, the two ends of the connection rod 120 are hingedly connected to the upper end of the support frame 100. At this time, the support frame 100 is rotated around the corresponding sleeve 111 to be turned to the connection piece, so that the support frame 100 can be folded better, thereby facilitating the storage of the walking aid frame. Specifically, both ends of the connecting rod 120 are bent to form a hinged portion, and the hinged portion is hingedly installed between the upper ends of the support frame 100 through a hinge axis, thereby preferably realizing a hinged connection between the two ends of the connecting rod 120 at the upper end of the support frame 100.

[0029] In this embodiment, the height of the support frame 100 is adjusted by the telescopic setting of the support legs 130, so that the walking aid frame can be used by users of different heights, making it more applicable.

[0030] Combination Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, a telescopic cavity opening downward is provided in the front and rear side walls of the support frame 100, and a mounting hole 201 connecting to the telescopic cavity is provided on the front and rear side walls of the support frame 100 along its axial direction. The support leg 130 includes a support rod 210 telescopic in the telescopic cavity and a base 211 provided at the bottom end of the support rod 210, and a countersunk bolt 220 threadedly extending into the support rod 210 is provided in the mounting hole 201.

[0031] In this embodiment, a threaded blind hole 212 is provided on the outer wall of the support rod 210, so that in actual use, the support rod 210 can be extended and retracted in the telescopic cavity to adjust the supporting height of the support leg 130. When adjusted to a suitable position, the threaded blind hole 212 corresponds to the corresponding mounting hole 201. At this time, the countersunk bolt 220 passes through the mounting hole 201 and extends into the threaded blind hole 212, so that the support rod 210 can be fixed in the telescopic cavity, so that the support leg 130 can stably support the support frame 100.

[0032] In this embodiment, a reinforcing rod 230 is provided between the support frame 100. The reinforcing rod 230 can be used to strengthen the support strength of the support frame 100, thereby increasing the service life of the walking assisting frame.

[0033] Specifically, both ends of the reinforcing rod 230 are bent to form a mounting portion 231, and the mounting portion 231 is fixedly connected between the front and rear side walls of the support frame 100 by long rod bolts. The long rod bolts are penetrated through the mounting portion 231 and the corresponding side wall of the support frame 100 to connect the two, making the connection more stable.

[0034] Combination Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, a detachable cushion plate 140 is provided on the connecting plate 112 through a mounting piece, and claws 141 are provided on the two end walls of the cushion plate 140. The claws 141 are clamped on the corresponding reinforcing rods 230 to enable the cushion plate 140 to overlap the support frame 100.

[0035] In this embodiment, the cushion plate 140 is mounted on the front side of the connecting plate 112 through a mounting member, so that the cushion plate 140 can be mounted on the walking assist frame, so as to carry the cushion plate 140; Among them, a slot is formed on the claw 141 and is connected to the corresponding reinforcing rod 230. Therefore, the seat cushion 140 can be removed and the slot on the claw 141 can be connected to the corresponding reinforcing rod 230, so that the seat cushion 140 can be overlapped between the support frame 100, so that the walking assistance frame can form a seat for the user to sit on it and rest, thereby improving the practicality of the walking assistance frame.

[0036] Combination Figure 3As shown, the mounting part includes a mounting column 310 relatively arranged on the connecting plate 112, a first threaded hole 311 penetrating the connecting plate 112 is arranged in the mounting column 310, a hand-tightening bolt 320 is threadedly connected in the first threaded hole 311, and second threaded holes 301 are relatively arranged at both ends on the cushion plate 140, and the hand-tightening bolt 320 is threadedly extended into the second threaded hole 301 for fixing the cushion plate 140 on the connecting plate 112.

[0037] In this embodiment, the seat cushion plate 140 can be installed on the front side of the connecting plate 112 by passing the hand-tightening bolt 320 through the mounting column 310 and extending into the corresponding second threaded hole 301; the seat cushion plate 140 can be released from the connecting plate 112 by loosening the hand-tightening bolt 320, thereby making it more convenient to disassemble and assemble the seat cushion plate 140 on the connecting plate 112; Among them, by setting the mounting column 310, it is possible to increase the stability of the hand-tightening bolt 320 installed on the connecting plate 112. At the same time, the hand-tightening bolt 320 is not easy to fall off, which is beneficial to actual use.

[0038] Combination Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the connecting rod 120 includes a first connecting rod 410 and a second connecting rod 420. One end of the first connecting rod 410 extends into the second connecting rod 420. The second connecting rod 420 is provided with a through hole. The first connecting rod 410 is provided with a third threaded hole 411 corresponding to the through hole. The through hole is provided with a fastening bolt 421 that extends into the corresponding third threaded hole 411.

[0039] In this embodiment, through the above-mentioned structure, the fastening bolt 421 is threaded into the corresponding third threaded hole 411, so that the length of the connecting rod 120 can be fixed, thereby facilitating its support of the support frame 100 to form a walking assistance frame; when the fastening bolt 421 is turned to disengage from the third threaded hole 411, the first connecting rod 410 can be extended and retracted in the second connecting rod 420, realizing the extension and retraction of the connecting rod 120, so that the walking assistance frame can be folded and stored.

[0040] Working principle: when the walking assist frame needs to be used, the fastening bolt 421 is threaded into the corresponding third threaded hole 411, so that the length of the connecting rod 120 can be fixed, and the support frame 100 can be stretched out to facilitate the use of the walking assist frame; when the walking assist frame needs to be stored, the fastening bolt 421 is turned to disengage from the third threaded hole 411 to allow the connecting rod 120 to be retracted. At this time, the support frame 100 is rotated around the sleeve 111 to the connecting piece to achieve the storage of the walking assist frame; when the seat cushion 140 needs to be used, the seat cushion 140 is removed by turning the hand-tightening bolt 320, so that the claw 141 is clamped on the corresponding reinforcing rod 230, so that the walking assist frame can be formed into a seat, which is convenient for the user to sit on it for rest.

[0041] In conclusion, the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and all equivalent changes and modifications made according to the scope of the patent application of the present invention should fall within the scope of the patent of the present invention.

Claims

1. A walking assist frame, comprising supporting frames (100) arranged opposite to each other, characterized in that: The front side walls of the support frame (100) are connected via a connecting piece, the connecting piece comprising opposite sleeves (111) and a connecting plate (112) connecting the sleeves (111), the front side wall of the support frame (100) is rotatably mounted in the corresponding sleeve (111), a retractable connecting rod (120) is provided at the upper end of the support frame (100), the upper side wall of the support frame (100) is hingedly connected to the end of the connecting rod (120), and retractable supporting legs (130) are provided at the bottom ends of the front and rear side walls of the support frame (100).

2. A walking aid frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: A telescopic cavity opening downward is provided in the front and rear side walls of the support frame (100); a mounting hole (201) communicating with the telescopic cavity is provided on the front and rear side walls of the support frame (100) along its axial direction; the support leg (130) comprises a support rod (210) telescopically arranged in the telescopic cavity and a base (211) provided at the bottom end of the support rod (210); a countersunk bolt (220) threadedly extending into the support rod (210) is provided in the mounting hole (201).

3. A walking aid frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcing rod (230) is provided between the support frames (100).

4. A walking assist frame according to claim 3, characterized in that: A detachable cushion plate (140) is provided on the connecting plate (112) via a mounting member, and claws (141) are provided on opposite end walls of the cushion plate (140), and the claws (141) are clamped on corresponding reinforcing rods (230) to overlap the cushion plate (140) between the support frames (100).

5. A walking assist frame according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting member comprises a mounting column (310) arranged on the connecting plate (112) in a relative manner, a first threaded hole (311) penetrating the connecting plate (112) being arranged in the mounting column (310), a hand-tightening bolt (320) being threadedly connected to the first threaded hole (311), and second threaded holes (301) being arranged on the cushion plate (140) at both ends in a relative manner, the hand-tightening bolt (320) being threadedly inserted into the second threaded hole (301) for fixing the cushion plate (140) on the connecting plate (112).

6. The walking assist frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod (120) comprises a first connecting rod (410) and a second connecting rod (420), one end of the first connecting rod (410) extends into the second connecting rod (420), the second connecting rod (420) is provided with a through hole, a third threaded hole (411) is provided corresponding to the through hole on the first connecting rod (410), and a fastening bolt (421) is provided in the through hole and threadedly extends into the corresponding third threaded hole (411).

7. The walking assist frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear side wall of the support frame (100) is bent at the upper end to form a bent portion.

8. A walking assist frame according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper side wall and the armrest of the support frame (100) are both sleeved with rubber sleeves (150).

9. The walking assist frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the reinforcing rod (230) are bent to form a mounting portion (231), and the mounting portion (231) is fixedly connected between the front and rear side walls of the support frame (100) by means of long rod bolts.

10. The walking assist frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the connecting rod (120) are bent to form a hinged portion, and the hinged portion is hingedly mounted between the upper ends of the support frame (100) via a hinged shaft.