Rehabilitation training wheelchair for orthopedics department

By installing a rotatable stretching component on the wheelchair, the problem of long-term knee bending caused by wheelchair use is solved, and joint stiffness and muscle fatigue is relieved, and convenient self-adjustment is provided.

CN119679580AInactive Publication Date: 2025-03-25SHENZHEN PINGLE ORTHOPEDICS&TRAUMATOLOGY HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202510097068.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2025-03-25
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Existing wheelchairs cause knees to bend for a long time, resulting in joint stiffness and muscle fatigue, and lack of effective rehabilitation training functions.

Method used

An orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair is designed, equipped with stretching components on both sides of the wheelchair, including a mounting plate, a rotatable mounting shaft, a support, an adjusting member and a stop-retard member, which can be rotated to a level, and the adjusting member and a stop-retard member are used to control and maintain the horizontal state of the support.

Benefits of technology

By straightening the patient's legs, it can effectively alleviate joint stiffness and muscle fatigue problems. The design of the adjustment parts allows the user to adjust the state of his legs by himself without the help of others, making it simple and convenient to use.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the field of medical instruments, in particular to an orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair which comprises a wheelchair body and two stretching assemblies fixed to the two sides of the wheelchair body, the two stretching assemblies are used for placing the two legs of a user and can rotate to be horizontal, and each stretching assembly comprises a mounting plate fixed to a wheelchair body support. A rotatable mounting shaft is arranged in the mounting plate, a supporting piece, an adjusting piece and a retaining piece are arranged on the mounting shaft, and the supporting piece is fixed on the mounting shaft and used for placing feet and shanks of a user; the adjusting piece is used for controlling the mounting shaft to rotate to enable the supporting piece to rotate to be horizontal; the retaining piece is used for locking the adjusting piece, so that the supporting piece is kept horizontal; the two legs of a user are placed through the stretching assembly and can be rotated to be horizontal, the two legs of a patient can be straightened by rotating the two legs to be horizontal, and the problems of joint stiffness, muscle fatigue and the like caused by long-term bending are relieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of medical equipment, and in particular to an orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair. Background Art

[0002] Wheelchairs are a common means of transportation for people with limited mobility. Users use wheelchairs to exercise and participate in social activities. Existing wheelchair technology is relatively mature and is usually divided into two categories: electric and manual. Manual wheelchairs are mostly used for short-term use or rehabilitation training. Manual wheelchairs enable patients to exercise and participate in social activities with the help of wheelchairs. A manual wheelchair includes a seat, brackets on both sides of the seat, front and rear wheels mounted on the two brackets, and a footrest arranged under the seat. A brake structure is provided on the rear wheel. When moving, the wheelchair is controlled to move forward, backward and turn by rotating the handwheel rim on the rear wheel.

[0003] Due to mobility problems, users use wheelchairs for a long time every day, ranging from one or two hours to a whole day. They only leave the wheelchair when sleeping. Riding in a wheelchair causes the knees to bend, and long-term bending can easily lead to joint stiffness and thigh and calf muscle fatigue, which is not conducive to recovery. Existing wheelchairs lack the function to improve this problem. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide an orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair to solve the problem that the existing wheelchairs cause the knees to be bent for a long time, which easily leads to joint stiffness and thigh and calf muscle fatigue.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides an orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair, including a wheelchair body, and also including two stretching components fixed on both sides of the wheelchair body, the two stretching components are used to place the user's legs and can be rotated to horizontal, the stretching components include a mounting plate fixed to the wheelchair body bracket, a rotatable mounting shaft is provided in the mounting plate, a supporting member, an adjusting member and a stopping member are provided on the mounting shaft, the supporting member is fixed on the mounting shaft, and is used to place the user's feet and calves; the adjusting member is used to control the rotation of the mounting shaft to rotate the supporting member to horizontal; the stopping member is used to lock the adjusting member to keep the supporting member horizontal.

[0006] Principle of the technical solution: the stretching components are provided on both sides of the wheelchair body, and the stretching components are used to place the user's legs and can be rotated to a horizontal state. By rotating to a horizontal state, the patient's legs can be straightened, and joint stiffness, muscle fatigue and other problems caused by long-term bending can be relieved; the specific mounting plate is used to install the mounting shaft, and the mounting shaft is used to install the support member, the adjustment member and the stop member, wherein the support member is used to place the user's feet and calves, and is fixedly connected to the mounting shaft, and can rotate to a horizontal state with the mounting shaft to relieve the user's feet and calves; the adjustment member is used to control the rotation of the mounting shaft and drive the support member to rotate; the stop member is used to lock the adjustment member to keep the support member horizontal, so that the user can maintain a horizontal stretch state for a period of time, and relieve joint stiffness, muscle fatigue and other problems caused by long-term bending.

[0007] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. The present invention can stretch the legs of the user and effectively relieve problems such as joint stiffness and muscle fatigue.

[0008] 2. The present invention allows the user to adjust the state of both legs by himself through the adjusting piece, without the help of others, and is simple and convenient to use.

[0009] 3. The support member, the adjusting member and the stop member of the present invention are all installed on the installation shaft, which has a simple and compact structure, occupies little space, and does not affect the original structure of the wheelchair.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the support member includes a rotating rod fixedly connected to the mounting shaft, a pedal is fixed to the lower end of the rotating rod, and a support plate is fixed to the side of the rotating rod.

[0011] Principle and beneficial effects of the technical solution: the rotating rod rotates with the installation axis to adjust the angle, the pedal is used to place the user's feet, and the support plate is used to support the user's calves in a horizontal state.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the adjusting member includes a mounting box fixed to the side of the wheelchair body seat, the mounting box is provided with an opening, a worm is rotatably arranged in the mounting box, a rotary rod is arranged above the worm, the rotary rod is higher than the armrest of the wheelchair body, and is used to drive the worm to rotate; a worm wheel is fixed on the mounting shaft, and the worm wheel passes through the opening of the mounting box and engages with the worm.

[0013] Principle and beneficial effects of the technical solution: the installation box is used to install the worm and prevent the worm from being entangled in the user's clothes. The rotating rod is used to rotate the worm and drive the installation shaft to rotate through the worm gear to adjust the angle of the support so that it can be rotated to the horizontal.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rotary rod includes a connecting rod fixedly connected to the worm gear, a first telescopic rod is horizontally fixed on the connecting rod, and a handle is fixed on the extension rod of the first telescopic rod.

[0015] Principle and beneficial effects of the technical solution: the connecting rod is used to connect the worm and the first telescopic rod. The first telescopic rod has telescopic ability. It can be stored to reduce the extended length when not in use, and can also be extended to lengthen the rotating force arm to make rotating the worm more labor-saving. The handle is used to facilitate holding and facilitate the user to exert force.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the stop member includes a ratchet fixed on the mounting shaft, and a pawl is rotatably arranged on the mounting plate. When the support member rotates horizontally, the ratchet can rotate, and when the support member tends to rotate in the vertical direction, the pawl resists the ratchet; a paddle is fixed on the ratchet.

[0017] Principle and beneficial effects of the technical solution: the ratchet rotates with the mounting shaft, and when the support member rotates horizontally, the pawl slides relative to the ratchet, and when the support member rotates vertically, the pawl resists the ratchet to keep the support member at its current angle; the paddle is used to facilitate the rotation of the pawl, staggering it from the ratchet to achieve an unlocking effect, allowing the support member to rotate downward.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a fixed plate fixed under the wheelchair body seat, the fixed plate is wrapped around the outside of the mounting shaft, and a buffer is arranged in the fixed plate, and the buffer is used to slow down the speed of the support member when rotating in the vertical direction.

[0019] Principle and beneficial effects of the technical solution: the fixed plate is used to install the buffer component, and the buffer component is used to slow down the speed of the support component when it rotates in the vertical direction, so as to prevent the support component from rotating downward too quickly and causing impact injuries to the user's calf.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the buffer member includes a coil spring, the outer ring of the coil spring is fixed in the fixed disk, the inner ring of the coil spring is fixed with a baffle, and the baffle is folded toward the outer ring of the coil spring; an arc block is fixed on the mounting shaft, when the support member rotates horizontally, the arc surface of the arc block maintains relative sliding with the coil spring, and when the support member rotates vertically, the back side of the arc block resists the baffle.

[0021] The principle and beneficial effects of the technical solution are as follows: the outer ring of the coil spring is fixedly connected to the fixed disk, and the inner ring can be rotated and compressed. When the support member rotates horizontally, the arc surface of the arc block maintains relative sliding with the coil spring and will not compress the coil spring. When the support member rotates vertically, the back side of the arc block presses against the baffle, compressing the coil spring, and providing a rebound force through the coil spring, thereby reducing the rotation speed.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the buffer member includes a second telescopic rod and a spring, the second telescopic rod is fixed in the fixed plate, a friction block is fixed on the extension rod of the second telescopic rod, and the spring is arranged on the outside of the second telescopic rod for rebounding the friction block.

[0023] Principle and beneficial effects of the technical solution: the second telescopic rod is used to limit the rebound direction of the spring, and the spring pops out the friction block to press against the mounting shaft. When the mounting shaft rotates, the friction block rubs against it to form resistance, thereby reducing its rotation speed.

[0024] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a supporting block is fixed on the bracket of the wheelchair body, and the supporting block is used to support the lowered supporting plate.

[0025] Principle and beneficial effects of the technical solution: The abutment block is used to support the lowered support plate, which can limit the maximum angle of the downward rotation of the rotating rod to avoid excessive rotation angle to prevent the user's legs from being unable to support the legs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art are briefly introduced below.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 This is the first embodiment of the orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair of the present invention. Figure 1 A partial enlargement of detail A.

[0029] Figure 3 It is a front view of the first embodiment of the orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 Embodiment 1 of the orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair of the present invention is based on Figure 3 Detail BB's cross-section view.

[0031] Figure 5 Embodiment 1 of the orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair of the present invention is based on Figure 3Detail CC cross-section.

[0032] Figure 6 This is the first embodiment of the orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair of the present invention. Figure 5 A partial enlargement of detail D.

[0033] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair embodiment 2 of the present invention based on the fixing plate.

[0034] Figure 8 This is the orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair embodiment 2 of the present invention Figure 7 A partial enlargement of detail E.

[0035] The figure numbers in the drawings of the specification include: 1 wheelchair body, 2 mounting plate, 3 mounting shaft, 4 support member, 41 rotating rod, 42 pedal, 43 support plate, 5 adjustment member, 51 mounting box, 52 opening, 53 worm, 54 rotating rod, 541 connecting rod, 542 first telescopic rod, 543 handle, 55 worm wheel, 6 stop member, 61 ratchet, 62 pawl, 63 paddle, 7 fixed plate, 8 buffer member, 811 coil spring, 812 baffle, 813 arc block, 821 second telescopic rod, 822 spring, 823 friction block, 9 supporting block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0038] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0039] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with embodiments.

[0040] Embodiment 1 As attached Figure 1~Figure 4 As shown, the present invention provides an orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair: it includes a wheelchair body 1 and two stretching components fixed on both sides of the wheelchair body 1, the two stretching components are used to place the user's legs, and can be rotated to a horizontal state to allow the patient's legs to be straightened, so as to relieve the problems such as joint stiffness and muscle fatigue caused by long-term bending; the stretching component includes a mounting plate 2 fixed to the bracket of the wheelchair body 1, a rotatable mounting shaft 3 is arranged in the mounting plate 2, and a support member 4, an adjustment member 5 and a stop member 6 are arranged on the mounting shaft 3; wherein the support member 4 is used to place the user's feet and calves, and is fixedly connected to the mounting shaft 3, and can rotate to a horizontal state with the mounting shaft 3 to relieve the user's feet and calves; the adjustment member 5 is used to control the rotation of the mounting shaft 3 to drive the support member 4 to rotate; the stop member 6 is used to lock the adjustment member 5 to keep the support member 4 horizontal so that the user can maintain a horizontal stretching state.

[0041] As attached Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the support member 4 includes a rotating rod 41 fixedly connected to the mounting shaft 3, a pedal 42 is fixed to the lower end of the rotating rod 41, a support plate 43 is fixed to the side of the rotating rod 41, and a supporting block 9 is fixed to the bracket of the wheelchair body 1, and the supporting block 9 is used to support the lowered support plate 43; the rotating rod 41 rotates with the mounting shaft 3 to adjust the angle, the pedal 42 is used to place the user's feet, and the support plate 43 is used to support the user's calves in a horizontal state; the supporting block 9 can limit the maximum angle of the rotating rod 41 to rotate downward to avoid the user's legs being unable to be supported due to excessive rotation angle.

[0042] As attached Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the adjusting member 5 includes a mounting box 51 fixed to the side of the seat of the wheelchair body 1, the mounting box 51 is provided with an opening 52, a worm 53 is rotatably arranged in the mounting box 51, a rotary rod 54 is arranged above the worm 53, the rotary rod 54 is higher than the armrest of the wheelchair body 1, and is used to drive the worm 53 to rotate; a worm wheel 55 is fixed to the mounting shaft 3, the worm wheel 55 passes through the opening 52 of the mounting box 51 and meshes with the worm 53; the mounting box 51 is used to mount the worm 53 and prevent the worm 53 from being entangled with the user's clothes, the rotary rod 54 is used to rotate the worm 53, and through the The worm gear 55 drives the installation shaft 3 to rotate and adjusts the angle of the support member 4 so that it can be rotated to the horizontal; wherein the rotating rod 54 includes a connecting rod 541 fixedly connected to the worm 53, and a first telescopic rod 542 is horizontally fixed on the connecting rod 541, and a handle 543 is fixed on the extension rod of the first telescopic rod 542; the connecting rod 541 is used to connect the worm 53 and the first telescopic rod 542, and the first telescopic rod 542 has telescopic ability, which can be stored when not in use to reduce the extension length, and can also be extended when rotating to lengthen the rotating force arm, making it more labor-saving when rotating the worm 53, and the handle 543 is used to facilitate holding and facilitate the user to exert force.

[0043] In addition, the adjusting member 5 can also be configured as a rocker fixedly connected to the mounting shaft 3, and the mounting shaft 3 can be directly rotated by the rocker. This structure is simpler, but more laborious, and needs to be staggered with the front and rear wheels of the wheelchair body, occupying more space.

[0044] As attached Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the present embodiment, the retaining member 6 includes a ratchet 61 fixed on the mounting shaft 3, and a pawl 62 is rotatably provided on the mounting plate 2. When the support member 4 rotates horizontally, the pawl 62 slides relative to the ratchet 61. When the support member 4 tends to rotate vertically, the pawl 62 resists the ratchet 61 to keep the support member 4 at the current angle. A paddle 63 is fixed on the ratchet 61, and the paddle 63 is used to facilitate the rotation of the pawl 62, stagger it from the ratchet 61, and achieve the unlocking effect, so that the rotating rod 41 can rotate downward.

[0045] As attached Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, a fixed plate 7 is fixed under the seat of the wheelchair body 1, and the fixed plate 7 is wrapped around the outside of the mounting shaft 3. A buffer 8 is arranged in the fixed plate 7, and the buffer 8 is used to slow down the speed of the support member 4 when it rotates in the vertical direction; the fixed plate 7 is used to install the buffer 8, and the buffer 8 is used to slow down the speed of the support member 4 when it rotates in the vertical direction, so as to prevent the support member 4 from rotating downward too fast and causing the user's calf to be hit and injured; the buffer 8 includes a coil spring 811, and the outer surface of the coil spring 811 The circle is fixed in the fixed disk 7, and the inner circle of the coil spring 811 is fixed with a baffle 812, and the baffle 812 is folded toward the outer circle of the coil spring 811; an arc block 813 is fixed on the mounting shaft 3, and when the support member 4 rotates horizontally, the arc surface of the arc block 813 maintains relative sliding with the coil spring 811, and will not compress the coil spring 811; and when the support member 4 rotates vertically, the back side of the arc block 813 presses against the baffle 812, compressing the coil spring 811, and providing a rebound force through the coil spring 811, thereby reducing the rotation speed.

[0046] In addition, when the pawl 62 rotates to the other side and the ratchet 61 is unlocked, the user can reciprocate the handle 543 to allow the support member 4 to reciprocate up and down to achieve the purpose of flexion and extension training of the knee; and during the training process, the rotation speed and rotation height of the support member 4 are controlled by the user rotating the handle 543. The rotation height and rotation speed can be reasonably controlled according to the user's own feelings, which can effectively avoid secondary injuries.

[0047] Embodiment 2 This embodiment is basically the same as Embodiment 1, except that Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown: the buffer member 8 of the present invention includes a second telescopic rod 821 and a spring 822, the second telescopic rod 821 is fixed in the fixed plate 7, a friction block 823 is fixed on the extending rod of the second telescopic rod 821, and the spring 822 is arranged on the outer side of the second telescopic rod 821 for rebounding the friction block 823; the second telescopic rod 821 is used to limit the rebound direction of the spring 822, and the spring 822 pops out the friction block 823 to press against the mounting shaft 3, and when the mounting shaft 3 rotates, the friction block 823 rubs against it to form resistance, thereby reducing its rotation speed.

[0048] The preferred implementation modes of the present application are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Typical known structures and common knowledge technologies in the preferred implementation modes are not described in detail here. Ordinary technicians in the relevant field can improve and implement the technical solutions of the present invention based on their own abilities under the inspiration given by the present implementation modes. Some typical known structures, known methods or common knowledge technologies should not become obstacles for ordinary technicians in the relevant field to implement the present application.

[0049] The scope of protection required by this application shall be based on the contents of its claims, and the contents recorded in the invention content, specific implementation methods and drawings of the specification shall be used to interpret the claims.

[0050] Within the technical concept of the present application, several modifications may be made to the specific implementation methods of the present application, and these modified specific implementation methods should also be regarded as within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair, comprising a wheelchair body, characterized in that: It also includes two stretching components fixed on both sides of the wheelchair body, the two stretching components are used to place the user's legs and can be rotated to a horizontal state, the stretching components include a mounting plate fixed to the wheelchair body bracket, a rotatable mounting shaft is provided in the mounting plate, a supporting member, an adjusting member and a stopping member are provided on the mounting shaft, the supporting member is fixed on the mounting shaft and is used to place the user's feet and calves; the adjusting member is used to control the rotation of the mounting shaft to rotate the supporting member to a horizontal state; the stopping member is used to lock the adjusting member to keep the supporting member horizontal.

2. The orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support member comprises a rotating rod fixedly connected to the mounting shaft, a pedal is fixed to the lower end of the rotating rod, and a supporting plate is fixed to the side of the rotating rod.

3. The orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting member comprises a mounting box fixed to the side of the wheelchair body seat, the mounting box being provided with an opening, a worm being rotatably arranged in the mounting box, a rotary rod being arranged above the worm, the rotary rod being higher than the armrest of the wheelchair body and being used for driving the worm to rotate; a worm wheel is fixed on the mounting shaft, the worm wheel passes through the opening of the mounting box and meshes with the worm wheel.

4. The orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotary rod comprises a connecting rod fixedly connected to the worm, a first telescopic rod is horizontally fixed on the connecting rod, and a handle is fixed on the extension rod of the first telescopic rod.

5. The orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stop member includes a ratchet fixed on the mounting shaft, and a pawl is rotatably provided on the mounting plate. When the support member rotates horizontally, the ratchet can rotate, and when the support member tends to rotate in the vertical direction, the pawl resists the ratchet; a paddle is fixed on the ratchet.

6. The orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a fixing plate fixed under the wheelchair body seat, the fixing plate is wrapped around the outside of the mounting shaft, and a buffer is arranged in the fixing plate, and the buffer is used to slow down the speed of the support member when rotating in the vertical direction.

7. The orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair according to claim 6, characterized in that: The buffer member includes a coil spring, the outer ring of the coil spring is fixed in the fixed disk, the inner ring of the coil spring is fixed with a baffle, and the baffle is folded toward the outer ring of the coil spring; an arc block is fixed on the mounting shaft, when the support member rotates horizontally, the arc surface of the arc block maintains relative sliding with the coil spring, and when the support member rotates vertically, the back side of the arc block presses against the baffle.

8. The orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair according to claim 6, characterized in that: The buffer comprises a second telescopic rod and a spring. The second telescopic rod is fixed in the fixed plate. A friction block is fixed on the extension rod of the second telescopic rod. The spring is arranged on the outer side of the second telescopic rod for rebounding the friction block.

9. The orthopedic rehabilitation training wheelchair according to claim 2, characterized in that: A supporting block is fixed on the bracket of the wheelchair body, and the supporting block is used to support the lowered supporting plate.