Walking aid for nursing of hemiplegic patient in neurology department
By designing a multifunctional neurology hemiplegia patient care, including U-shaped front and rear frames, lifting and connecting mechanisms and multiple usage forms, the problem of insufficient single support in the existing technology has been solved and diversified usage needs have been achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510144002.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-09
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
The existing treatment devices for nursing care of hemiplegia patients in neurology are mostly single material support devices, which cannot effectively meet the diverse needs of patients.
A walking assist device including a front frame, a rear frame and a bottom frame is designed. The front frame and the rear frame are in a U-shaped shape. The bottom frame and the front frame are connected by a lifting connection mechanism. The device is equipped with a U-shaped rotating frame, a handrail, a backrest mechanism and a cushion mechanism, which can realize various forms of use.
The device can not only be used as a traveling aid device, but can also be set in a seat state to meet the diverse needs of patients and facilitate individualized and diversified use of patients.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to a walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology. Background Art
[0002] Hemiplegic patients usually have paralysis of one side of their limbs, which is common in neurological diseases such as stroke and brain trauma. The care of these patients needs to pay special attention to the recovery of their mobility. The role of walking aids for nursing hemiplegic patients includes physical support, which can help patients maintain balance, prevent falls, and play the role of walking assistance exercise. Walking aids are not only conducive to the functional recovery of hemiplegic patients, but also an important tool for their physical and mental rehabilitation.
[0003] Most of the existing walking aids for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology are single material support devices, that is, most of them can only provide walking support for patients, have a single use, and cannot effectively meet the diverse needs of patients.
[0004] Therefore, in order to solve such problems, we proposed a walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology department. Summary of the invention
[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art and to propose a walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology.
[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:
[0007] A walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology department, comprising a front frame, a rear frame and a bottom frame, wherein the front frame and the rear frame are both U-shaped, and the front frame and the rear frame are symmetrically arranged, the bottom frame is located at the bottom of the front frame and the rear frame, and a lifting connection mechanism is arranged between the bottom frame and the front frame and the rear frame;
[0008] A U-shaped rotating frame is rotatably provided on the top of the front frame, a first armrest mechanism and a second armrest mechanism are provided on the U-shaped rotating frame, and a backrest mechanism and a cushion mechanism are provided on the rear frame.
[0009] Preferably, the lifting connection mechanism includes four vertically arranged upright poles, the bottom frame is rectangular and the four corners are respectively fixedly connected to the bottoms of the four upright poles, the four upright poles are respectively telescopically and slidably connected to the bottoms of the front frame and the rear frame, the bottoms of the front frame and the rear frame are each provided with a first fastening knob for squeezing and fixing the upright pole, and the bottoms of the four corners of the bottom frame are each installed with universal wheels.
[0010] Preferably, the two ends of the U-shaped rotating frame are rotatably connected to the two sides of the bottom of the front frame through a rotating shaft, and the ends of the U-shaped rotating frame away from the rotating shaft are threadedly penetrated by fastening screws, and the fastening screws can be threadedly fixedly connected to the front frame.
[0011] Preferably, the first armrest mechanism includes two bending rods, the U-shaped rotating frame includes a cross rod and two rotating rods, the two bending rods are rotatably arranged on the cross rod, and the bending rods can be fixedly connected to the cross rod through a positioning knob.
[0012] Preferably, the second armrest mechanism comprises two round rods, the two round rods are respectively aligned with the sides of the two rotating rods of the U-shaped rotating frame, and one end of the two round rods is respectively connected to one end of the two rotating rods in a damped rotation manner.
[0013] Preferably, two support rods are symmetrically arranged on the cross bar of the U-shaped rotating frame and are rotatably connected, and one end of the two support rods is provided with a groove that fits and matches with the bottom frame.
[0014] Preferably, the backrest mechanism includes a backrest plate, a U-shaped frame is fixed on the rear frame, the backrest plate is slidably connected to the inside of the U-shaped frame, a plurality of slots are provided on the backrest plate, and a threaded latch rod matching the slots is provided on the U-shaped frame.
[0015] Preferably, a soft cushion is provided on one side of the backrest plate close to the front frame, and a smooth rod is symmetrically arranged on the other side of the backrest plate to damp the sliding. A socket is provided at one end of the two round rods, and the two smooth rods can be inserted and matched with the two sockets respectively. An elastic telescopic rod is also provided at the end of the round rod, and the elastic telescopic rod slides through the round rod, and the smooth rod is provided with a positioning hole that is inserted and matched with the elastic telescopic rod.
[0016] Preferably, the cushion mechanism includes a support frame, which is provided with a notch, in which a cushion plate is slidably provided, a disc is detachably and rotatably connected in the middle of the cushion plate, a plurality of ball bearings are installed at the bottom of the cushion plate, and the support frame is provided with a second fastening knob for fixing the cushion plate.
[0017] Preferably, one end of the support frame is rotatably connected to both sides of the top of the rear frame, and the bottom of the other end of the support frame can be snap-connected to the bottom of the rear frame. The front frame is symmetrically slidably connected to two support blocks, and the support blocks can be fixedly connected to the front frame by fixing screws, and the two support blocks can be supported against the bottom of the support frame.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0019] 1: The present invention can perform nursing assistance walking operations for hemiplegic patients in neurology department, and is not limited to a single assistance walking operation, but can also be set to a chair state to meet the diverse needs of patients.
[0020] 2: The present invention is convenient for patients to use and can assist patients to move from the hospital bed to the device, effectively meeting the individualized and diversified usage needs of patients. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0022] Figure 1 is a first axonometric view of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;
[0024] Figure 3 is a second axonometric view of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;
[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point C in the middle;
[0027] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of one form of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of one form of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of one form of the present invention;
[0030] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 A partial enlarged view of point D in the middle;
[0031] Fig.10 A schematic diagram of the structure of one form of the present invention;
[0032] Fig.11 for Fig.10 A partial enlarged view of point E in the middle;
[0033] Fig.12 for Fig.10 A partial enlarged view of point F in the middle.
[0034] In the figure: 1. front frame; 2. rear frame; 3. bottom frame; 4. U-shaped rotating frame; 5. vertical pole; 6. bending pole; 7. round pole; 8. backrest board; 9. U-shaped frame; 10. support pole; 11. bare pole; 12. elastic telescopic pole; 13. support frame; 14. cushion board; 15. disc; 16. ball bearing; 17. support block; 18. first fastening knob; 19. second fastening knob; 20. positioning hole; 21. latch rod; 22. positioning knob; 23. universal wheel; 24. fastening screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.
[0036] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 A walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology department comprises a front frame 1, a rear frame 2 and a bottom frame 3, which constitute the main structure of the device. The front frame 1 and the rear frame 2 are both U-shaped, and the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2 are symmetrically arranged. The bottom frame 3 is located at the bottom of the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2, and a lifting connection mechanism is arranged between the bottom frame 3 and the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2;
[0037] A U-shaped rotating frame 4 is rotatably provided on the top of the front frame 1 , a first armrest mechanism and a second armrest mechanism are provided on the U-shaped rotating frame 4 , and a backrest mechanism and a cushion mechanism are provided on the rear frame 2 .
[0038] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the lifting connection mechanism includes four vertically arranged uprights 5, the bottom frame 3 is rectangular and the four corners are respectively fixedly connected to the bottom of the four uprights 5, and the four uprights 5 are respectively connected to the bottom of the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2 in a telescopic sliding manner. The four uprights 5 can stabilize and support the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2, and at the same time cooperate with the bottom frame 3 to connect the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2. The bottom of the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2 are both provided with a first fastening knob 18 for squeezing and fixing the uprights 5. The front frame 1 and the rear frame 2 can realize the overall stable lifting operation with the bottom frame 3 as the base, and the corresponding first fastening knob 18 plays the role of positioning and fixing the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2. That is, the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2 are provided with a slide groove matching the uprights 5, the first fastening knob 18 is threaded through the side of the corresponding slide groove, the uprights 5 are provided with a groove corresponding to the first fastening knob 18, and the first fastening knob 18 can play the role of positioning the uprights 5 and the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2 after being inserted into the groove of the uprights 5. Universal wheels 23 are installed at the bottom of the four corners of the bottom frame 3. The device body composed of the front frame 1, the rear frame 2 and the bottom frame 3 can be easily moved. The universal wheels 23 are not limited to one specification. The universal wheels 23 can be provided with a brake mechanism to achieve a non-rolling effect.
[0039] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the two ends of the U-shaped rotating frame 4 are rotatably connected to the two sides of the bottom of the front frame 1 through a rotating shaft, and the ends of the U-shaped rotating frame 4 away from the rotating shaft are threadedly penetrated with a fastening screw 24, and the fastening screw 24 can be threadedly fixedly connected with the front frame 1. That is, the rotating shaft and the fastening screw 24 are not in the same position, the U-shaped rotating frame 4 can be rotated and adjusted, and the two fastening screws 24 can fix the U-shaped rotating frame 4 after the rotation adjustment. That is, the fastening screw 24 thread penetrates the U-shaped rotating frame 4, and the front frame 1 is provided with a hole that matches the fastening screw 24. The U-shaped rotating frame 4 can be rotated and set to a vertical state.
[0040] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the first armrest mechanism includes two bending rods 6, and the U-shaped rotating frame 4 includes a crossbar and two rotating rods. The two bending rods 6 are both rotatably set on the crossbar, and the bending rod 6 can be fixedly connected to the crossbar through the positioning knob 22. That is, the bending rod 6 is provided with a mounting seat, the mounting seat is rotatably connected to the crossbar, the positioning knob 22 is coaxially sleeved with the crossbar, and the mounting seat is provided with a threaded sleeve that matches the thread of the positioning knob 22. The threaded sleeve is sleeved on the crossbar and has a plurality of gaps. By tightening the positioning knob 22, the threaded sleeve can be squeezed, and then the mounting seat and the corresponding bending rod 6 are positioned and fixed to the crossbar, that is, positioned and set on the U-shaped rotating frame 4.
[0041] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the second armrest mechanism includes two round rods 7, the two round rods 7 are respectively aligned with the sides of the two rotating rods of the U-shaped rotating frame 4, and one end of the two round rods 7 is respectively connected to one end of the two rotating rods for damping rotation. The round rods 7 can be aligned parallel to the sides of the U-shaped rotating frame 4, and can also be rotated and adjusted.
[0042] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, two abutment rods 10 are symmetrically arranged and rotatably connected on the crossbar of the U-shaped rotating frame 4, and one end of each of the two abutment rods 10 is provided with a slot that fits and matches the bottom frame 3. The U-shaped rotating frame 4 can be rotated to form an acute angle with the front frame 1, and can be supported by the two abutment rods 10.
[0043] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the backrest mechanism includes a backrest plate 8, a U-shaped frame 9 is fixed on the rear frame 2, the backrest plate 8 is connected to the inside of the U-shaped frame 9 by sliding up and down, a plurality of slots are provided on the backrest plate 8, and a threaded plug rod 21 matching the slots is provided on the U-shaped frame 9. The backrest plate 8 can be pulled out from the inside of the U-shaped frame 9 and fixed by the threaded plug rod 21. That is, the threaded plug rod 21 is threaded through the U-shaped frame 9, and the backrest plate 8 is provided with a hole corresponding to the insertion of the threaded plug rod 21.
[0044] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Fig. 9 , Fig.10 , Fig.11 as well as Fig.12 , a cushion is provided on one side of the backrest board 8 close to the front frame 1, and a light rod 11 is symmetrically arranged and damped on the other side of the backrest board 8. A socket is provided at one end of each of the two round rods 7, and the two light rods 11 can be respectively inserted and matched with the two sockets. An elastic telescopic rod 12 is also provided at the end of the round rod 7, and the elastic telescopic rod 12 slides through the round rod 7. The light rod 11 is provided with a positioning hole 20 that matches the elastic telescopic rod 12. When the backrest board 8 is extended out of the U-shaped frame 9, when the U-shaped rotating frame 4 is vertically arranged, the two round rods 7 can be rotated to a certain angle, and the corresponding two light rods 11 are respectively inserted into the sockets of the two round rods 7, and the corresponding elastic telescopic rod 12 is inserted into the matching positioning hole 20, thereby achieving support and positioning fixation of the round rod 7. Similarly, pulling out the elastic telescopic rod 12 can release the lock of the light rod 11, and the light rod 11 can be pulled out, and the round rod 7 can be rotated and reset.
[0045] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, the cushion mechanism includes a support frame 13, a notch is provided on the support frame 13, a cushion plate 14 is slidably provided in the notch, a disc 15 is detachably and rotatably connected in the middle of the cushion plate 14, and the disc 15 can be removed. A plurality of balls 16 are installed at the bottom of the cushion plate 14, and the support frame 13 is provided with a second fastening knob 19 for fixing the cushion plate 14. The cushion plate 14 can be fixed to the support frame 13 by the second fastening knob 19, that is, the second fastening knob 19 is threaded through one end of the support frame 13, and the cushion plate 14 is provided with a hole matching the insertion of the second fastening knob 19. The cushion plate 14 can slide and move.
[0046] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, one end of the support frame 13 is rotatably connected to both sides of the top of the rear frame 2, and the bottom of the other end of the support frame 13 can be snap-connected to the bottom of the rear frame 2. That is, the support frame 13 can be rotated to a horizontal state, and can also be rotated to a state corresponding to the rear frame 2, and the support frame 13 can be rotated and adjusted together with the seat cushion 14. The front frame 1 is symmetrically slidably connected to two support blocks 17, and the support blocks 17 can be fixedly connected to the front frame 1 by fixing screws, and the two support blocks 17 can be supported and abutted against the bottom of the support frame 13. After the support frame 13 is rotated to a horizontal state, the two support blocks 17 can be set to and support the bottom of the corresponding support frame 13. Similarly, after the two support blocks 17 are reset and removed, the support frame 13 is not restricted and can be rotated and adjusted.
[0047] When the present invention is in use, it can be set in a variety of forms, the first of which is to be used as a walking aid. When used as a walking aid, the U-shaped rotating frame 4 needs to be rotated and set to a vertical state. At this time, the U-shaped rotating frame 4 and the front frame 1 are in a straight vertical state when viewed from the side, and the backrest board 8 extends out of the U-shaped frame 9. The two round rods 7 are rotated at a certain angle, so that the corresponding two bare rods 11 are respectively inserted into the sockets of the two round rods 7, and the corresponding elastic telescopic rods 12 are inserted into the matching positioning holes 20, thereby achieving support and positioning of the round rods 7, and ensuring that the support frame 13 and the seat cushion 14 are rotated and adjusted to a vertical state, that is, a state parallel to the rear frame 2, and finally forming the form of a walking aid, as shown in detail. Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown. At this time, the patient can stand in the middle of the device, hold the U-shaped rotating frame 4 for support, and perform walking exercises. At the same time, the two bending rods 6 can be rotated and adjusted, which is convenient for the patient to hold, and the patient can also hold the round rods 7 on both sides. The front frame 1 and the rear frame 2 can realize the overall stable lifting operation with the bottom frame 3 as the base, and realize flexible height adjustment to meet the patient's support use. At the same time, the round rod 7 can be rotated and retracted to facilitate the patient to get out of the device.
[0048] The second form is the seat state setting. At this time, the U-shaped rotating frame 4 can be rotated to form an acute angle with the front frame 1, and the two supporting rods 10 are used to realize the support setting with the bottom frame 3, and the support frame 13 and the seat cushion plate 14 are rotated and adjusted to a horizontal state, and two supporting blocks 17 are set to support the bottom support of the support frame 13, and the backrest plate 8 is extended out of the U-shaped frame 9. Finally, the seat shape is completed. Figure 6 As shown, the patient can sit on the cushion plate 14, and the patient's legs can step on the crossbar of the U-shaped rotating frame 4. At this time, the two bending rods 6 can be rotated and adjusted to facilitate the patient's feet to support and step. The entire device can be moved through the universal wheels 23. At this time, relevant personnel can push the device to achieve the push and move of the patient sitting on the device. Through the above settings, the use needs of patients in various situations are effectively met.
[0049] At the same time, the device has a third use form, which can assist the patient to move from the bed to the device. Specifically, the backrest board 8 is reset and inserted into the U-shaped frame 9, and the U-shaped rotating frame 4 can be rotated to form an acute angle with the front frame 1, and the two supporting rods 10 are used to support the bottom frame 3, and the support frame 13 and the cushion board 14 are rotated and adjusted to a horizontal state, such as Figure 8 As shown. At this time, the device can be moved to the side of the bed where the patient lies, and then the cushion plate 14 is slid and moved to the bed. The patient helps the patient sit up and sits on the cushion plate 14, and then the cushion plate 14 is moved again, so that the cushion plate 14 is reset and moved to the support frame 13, that is, the patient is pushed to move with the cushion plate 14. At this time, a number of balls 16 are conducive to the cushion plate 14 sliding from the bed, and then the patient's body position is rotated to adjust the patient's position, that is, the disc 15 is rotated, and the patient's legs are rotated and placed on the U-shaped rotating frame 4, and finally the patient is transferred from the bed to the device, achieving a convenient transfer effect for the patient, and then it can be set according to the situation, and a seat setting or a walking aid setting can be performed. At the same time, the disc 15 can be disassembled and removed, and when the patient is sitting, it is convenient for the patient's excretion care. At the same time, the lifting operation of the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2 meets the matching setting with beds of different heights. Through various forms of settings, the individual and diversified use needs of patients can be effectively met.
[0050] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes according to the technical scheme and inventive concept of the present invention within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology, comprising a front frame (1), a rear frame (2) and a bottom frame (3), characterized in that: The front frame (1) and the rear frame (2) are both U-shaped, and the front frame (1) and the rear frame (2) are symmetrically arranged. The bottom frame (3) is located at the bottom of the front frame (1) and the rear frame (2), and a lifting connection mechanism is provided between the front frame (1) and the rear frame (2). A U-shaped rotating frame (4) is rotatably provided on the top of the front frame (1), a first armrest mechanism and a second armrest mechanism are provided on the U-shaped rotating frame (4), and a backrest mechanism and a seat cushion mechanism are provided on the rear frame (2).
2. A walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting connection mechanism comprises four vertically arranged upright poles (5); the bottom frame (3) is rectangular and the four corners are respectively fixedly connected to the bottoms of the four upright poles (5); the four upright poles (5) are respectively telescopically slidably connected to the bottoms of the front frame (1) and the rear frame (2); the bottoms of the front frame (1) and the rear frame (2) are each provided with a first fastening knob (18) for squeezing and fixing the upright poles (5); and the bottoms of the four corners of the bottom frame (3) are each provided with universal wheels (23).
3. A walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the U-shaped rotating frame (4) are rotatably connected to the two sides of the bottom of the front frame (1) via a rotating shaft, and the ends of the U-shaped rotating frame (4) away from the rotating shaft are threadedly penetrated by fastening screws (24), and the fastening screws (24) can be threadedly fixedly connected to the front frame (1).
4. A walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first armrest mechanism comprises two bending rods (6), the U-shaped rotating frame (4) comprises a crossbar and two rotating rods, the two bending rods (6) are both rotatably arranged on the crossbar, and the bending rods (6) can be fixedly connected to the crossbar via a positioning knob (22).
5. A walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second armrest mechanism comprises two round rods (7), the two round rods (7) are respectively aligned with the sides of the two rotating rods of the U-shaped rotating frame (4), and one end of the two round rods (7) is respectively connected to one end of the two rotating rods in a damped rotation manner.
6. A walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two support rods (10) are symmetrically arranged on the crossbar of the U-shaped rotating frame (4) and are rotatably connected. One end of the two support rods (10) is provided with a slot that fits and matches the bottom frame (3).
7. A walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology according to claim 6, characterized in that: The backrest mechanism comprises a backrest plate (8), a U-shaped frame (9) is fixed on the rear frame (2), the backrest plate (8) is slidably connected to the inside of the U-shaped frame (9) up and down, a plurality of slots are provided on the backrest plate (8), and a threaded latch rod (21) is matched with the slots and inserted into the U-shaped frame (9).
8. A walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology according to claim 7, characterized in that: The backrest plate (8) is provided with a cushion on one side close to the front frame (1), and a smooth rod (11) is symmetrically arranged on the other side of the backrest plate (8) and is provided with a damping sliding. One end of each of the two round rods (7) is provided with a socket, and the two smooth rods (11) can be respectively inserted and matched with the two sockets. The end of the round rod (7) is also provided with an elastic telescopic rod (12), and the elastic telescopic rod (12) slides through the round rod (7). The smooth rod (11) is provided with a positioning hole (20) that is inserted and matched with the elastic telescopic rod (12).
9. A walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat cushion mechanism comprises a support frame (13), a notch is provided on the support frame (13), a seat cushion plate (14) is slidably provided in the notch, a disc (15) is detachably and rotatably connected in the middle of the seat cushion plate (14), a plurality of balls (16) are installed at the bottom of the seat cushion plate (14), and the support frame (13) is provided with a second fastening knob (19) for fixing the seat cushion plate (14).
10. A walking aid for nursing hemiplegic patients in neurology according to claim 9, characterized in that: One end of the support frame (13) is rotatably connected to both sides of the top of the rear frame (2), and the bottom of the other end of the support frame (13) can be snap-connected to the bottom of the rear frame (2). The front frame (1) is symmetrically slidably connected to two support blocks (17), and the support blocks (17) can be fixedly connected to the front frame (1) by fixing screws. The two support blocks (17) can be supported against the bottom of the support frame (13).