Nursing equipment for nursing home

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of lower limb exercise equipment, and discloses nursing equipment for a nursing home, which comprises a rehabilitation unit and a control assembly. The rehabilitation unit comprises a truss fixed on the ground and a plurality of steps rotationally arranged on the truss to form a circulating escalator, a first step surface of the circulating escalator is flush with the ground and serves as a starting point, a second step surface serves as an end point, and a starting pedal is flush with the first step surface and hinged to the truss. The control assembly comprises a first sensor and a controller, and when the sensor detects that an object passes through the second step face, the controller can adjust the circulating escalator to enable the second step face to become a new starting point. The old people can exercise the lower limb muscle strength and improve the gait coordination by walking from the starting point to the ending point by themselves, and the falling risk is reduced. The self-control feeling of the old is improved, the life confidence of the old is enhanced, meanwhile, the workload of nursing personnel is reduced, and the site utilization efficiency and the nursing safety are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of lower limb exercise equipment, and particularly to nursing equipment for nursing homes. Background Art

[0002] For the elderly, with the growth of age, the body functions gradually decline. To ensure the quality of life in the later stage, a certain intensity of exercise is required to maintain a certain muscle strength. In nursing homes, due to the limited floor area of the nursing home, it is impossible to provide enough activity places. For ensuring the quality of life, independently walking up and down is one of the key factors for ensuring the quality of life. To maintain the ability of independent walking, a certain amount of exercise needs to be carried out regularly to keep the lower limb muscles within a certain range. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to provide nursing equipment for nursing homes to train the lower limbs of the elderly in the nursing home so that the elderly can maintain a certain lower limb muscle strength.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: The nursing equipment for nursing homes includes a rehabilitation unit and a control component. The rehabilitation unit includes a truss and a number of steps. The truss is fixed on the ground, and the steps are rotatably arranged on the truss to form a circulating escalator with a height difference. The circulating escalator includes a first step surface, a second step surface, and a number of third step surfaces. The first step surface is flush with the ground and serves as the starting point, the second step surface serves as the end point, and the third step surfaces are arranged between the first step surface and the second step surface. The starting pedal is hinged on the truss and the top surface is flush with the first step surface. The control component includes a first sensor and a controller. The first sensor is fixedly arranged on the truss and can detect the passing of an object above the second step surface. The controller is electrically connected to the first sensor and the rehabilitation unit. When the sensor detects the passing of an object, the controller controls the circulating escalator to adjust the second step surface to the position of the first step surface and serve as the new first step surface.

[0005] The beneficial effects of this solution are as follows: 1. When the circulating escalator is stationary, the elderly need to walk independently from the starting point to the end point. This process directly exercises the lower limb muscle strength, joint range of motion, and gait coordination, which conforms to the principle of "active movement is superior to passive assistance" in rehabilitation. Compared with passive transportation equipment (such as wheelchair elevators), the elderly can complete the movement through their own gait, which can more effectively stimulate proprioception and balance ability and reduce the risk of muscle atrophy. At the same time, the stationary state of the escalator allows the elderly to adjust their walking speed according to their own ability, avoiding the risk of gait disorder or falling caused by the fixed speed of traditional escalators. During the rehabilitation process, a stable rhythm is particularly important for the elderly with Parkinson's disease, abnormal gait after stroke, etc., which can reduce compensatory movements (such as festinating gait) caused by speed mismatch.

[0006] 2. The starting point is flush with the ground and the escalator is stationary, eliminating the risks of the "step drop" or "inertial impact during startup" of traditional escalators. The elderly do not need to step over steps or adapt to changes in the movement state, which is suitable for people with weak balance ability or those using walking aids, reducing the probability of tripping and slipping when going up and down the escalator. At the same time, the starting point and the ending point form an independent circular area, which can reduce the interference of the external environment (such as uneven ground and obstacles) on the elderly's walking and create a safe and controllable rehabilitation space. The starting mechanism triggered at the end ensures that the elderly do not need to turn around or look for other passages after arriving, avoiding the instability of the center of gravity caused by direction conversion.

[0007] 3. The elderly do not need to wait for others to assist or operate the equipment and can complete the complete process of "walking - triggering - returning" by their own ability. This sense of "self - control" is particularly important for the elderly with cognitive function decline or those suffering from inferiority complex due to illness, which can significantly improve the enthusiasm for rehabilitation and the confidence in life. At the same time, the design is close to the walking needs in real life (such as from the room to the living room, from the corridor to the activity area), helping the elderly practice the basic life skill of "independent movement" in a safe environment and preparing for returning to family or community life. It avoids the "medicalized" label of traditional rehabilitation equipment and reduces the elderly's resistance to rehabilitation training.

[0008] 4. The non - continuous operation mode reduces the energy consumption of the equipment and at the same time avoids the waste of resources caused by the no - load operation of traditional escalators. For the rehabilitation areas of nursing homes or hospitals, this design can achieve high - frequency and repetitive training in a limited space, improving the utilization efficiency of the site.

[0009] 5. The elderly complete the round - trip process independently, and the nursing staff do not need to assist in transportation frequently and can focus their energy on more needy links (such as limb training and psychological counseling). At the same time, the triggering mechanism avoids possible mistakes in manual operation (such as misjudging the needs of the elderly), improving the safety of care.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a fall - prevention unit. The fall - prevention unit includes a mounting block and a safety belt. The mounting block is slidably arranged above the steps, and the safety belt is arranged on the mounting block and is fixedly connected to the user through the free end.

[0011] Beneficial effects: Through the setting of the fall - prevention unit, the safety of the elderly during the rehabilitation process is further improved, enabling the nursing staff to rest assured that the elderly can use the rehabilitation equipment independently.

[0012] Furthermore, the safety belt includes a belt body, a winding reel, and a locking component. One end of the belt body is fixed on the winding reel. The winding reel is rotatably arranged on the mounting block and can wind and unwind the belt body by rotation. The locking component includes an outer chuck, a turntable, and a self - locking component. The outer chuck is fixedly arranged on the mounting block. The turntable is rotatably arranged on the mounting block and can start the self - locking component when the safety belt is released quickly. The self - locking component is arranged between the turntable and the winding reel and can limit the rotation of the winding reel.

[0013] Furthermore, a spiral spring is arranged between the take-up reel and the mounting block. One end of the spiral spring is fixedly connected to the mounting block, and the other end is fixedly connected to the take-up reel. This enables the take-up reel to automatically retract the unwound tape after the unwinding is completed.

[0014] Furthermore, the self-locking assembly includes a locking pin that is slidably arranged on the turntable and can abut against the fixed disk under the action of centrifugal force.

[0015] Furthermore, the anti-fall unit further includes a fixing member for fixedly connecting with the user, and the fixing member is fixedly connected to the free end of the safety belt.

[0016] Furthermore, the anti-fall unit further includes a connecting member that is arranged between the tape and the fixing member and detachably connects the fixing member and the tape.

[0017] Furthermore, the control assembly further includes a display and a memory. The display is fixed on the frame and electrically connected to the memory. The memory stores video data of equipment usage tutorials and rehabilitation guidance teaching videos.

[0018] Furthermore, the control assembly further includes a second sensor that is arranged on the truss on both sides of the start pedal and electrically connected to the teaching unit. When it detects that a user enters the start pedal, the teaching unit is activated. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the rehabilitation unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the rehabilitation unit in the maintenance state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the anti-fall unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0023] The following is a further detailed description through specific embodiments:

[0024] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of the specification include: truss 1, support portion 11, rotating shaft 12, start pedal 211, decorative cover plate 221, first step 21, second step 22, first sensor 31, second sensor 32, mounting block 41, tape 42, spiral spring 43, take-up reel 44, fixed disk 451, turntable 452, locking pin 453.

[0025] Embodiment 1

[0026] Embodiment 1 is basically as shown in the attached Figures 1-3 shown, asFigures 1-3 The nursing equipment for nursing homes shown in the figure includes a rehabilitation unit, a control component and an anti-fall unit, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 shown, the rehabilitation unit includes a truss 1, a driving motor and several steps. The truss 1 is fixed on the ground. The steps are rotatably arranged on the truss 1 and form a circulating escalator with a height difference. The circulating escalator includes a first step surface 21, a second step surface 22 and several third step surfaces. The first step surface 21 is flush with the ground and serves as the starting point. The second step surface 22 serves as the end point. The third step surfaces are arranged between the first step surface 21 and the second step surface 22. In this embodiment, the number of the third steps is set to two. A rotating shaft 12 and a supporting part 11 are arranged on the truss 1, and a starting pedal 211 is hinged to the truss 1 through the rotating shaft 12. The rotating shaft 12 is slidably arranged on the truss 1, and the supporting part 11 is welded to the truss 1. One end of the starting pedal 211 is hinged to the truss 1 through the rotating shaft 12, and the other end is placed on the supporting part 11, so that the top surface of the starting pedal 211 is flush with the top surface of the first step surface 21. The driving motor is fixed to the truss 1 by bolts and can drive the circulating escalator to rotate.

[0027] The control component includes a first sensor 31 and a controller. The first sensor 31 is fixedly arranged on the truss 1 and can detect the passing of an object above the second step surface 22. The controller is electrically connected to the first sensor 31 and the driving motor of the escalator. In this embodiment, the controller is a PLC. When the sensor detects the passing of an object, the PLC controls the starting motor to start and maintain for a period of time, so that the circulating escalator starts to adjust the second step surface 22 to the position of the first step surface 21 and serves as the new first step surface 21.

[0028] The anti-fall unit includes a mounting block 41 and a safety belt. The mounting block 41 is slidably arranged above the steps. The safety belt is arranged on the mounting block 41 and is fixedly connected to the user through the free end. When the nursing equipment is arranged indoors, the anti-fall unit is arranged on the indoor ceiling. Specifically, a slide rail is fixed to the ceiling by bolts, and the mounting block 41 is slidably arranged on the ceiling through the slide rail.

[0029] As Figure 3 shown, the safety belt includes a belt body 42, a winding shaft 44 and a locking component. One end of the belt body 42 is fixed to the winding shaft 44. The winding shaft 44 is rotatably arranged on the mounting block 41 and can wind and unwind the belt body 42 by rotation. A spiral spring is arranged between the winding shaft 44 and the mounting block 41. One end of the spiral spring 43 is fixedly connected to the mounting block 41, and the other end is fixedly connected to the winding shaft 44.

[0030] The locking assembly includes an outer chuck, a turntable 452, and a self-locking assembly. The outer chuck is fixedly arranged on the mounting block 41. A number of teeth are arranged on the inner side of the fixed disk 451. The turntable 452 is rotatably arranged on the mounting block 41 and is linked with the winding shaft 44. In this embodiment, the turntable 452 is rotatably arranged on the mounting block 41 and meshes with the winding shaft 44 through a transmission gear. When the winding shaft 44 rotates, the turntable 452 rotates synchronously through the transmission gear.

[0031] The self-locking assembly is arranged between the turntable 452 and the fixed disk 451 and can limit the rotation of the winding shaft 44. The self-locking assembly includes a locking pin 453 and a spring. The locking pin 453 is slidably arranged on the turntable 452. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the locking pin 453, and the other end is fixedly connected to the turntable 452. Magnets that attract each other are respectively fixed on the turntable 452 and the locking pin 453. The locking pin 453 is maintained inside the turntable 452 under the action of the attraction between the magnets, the elastic deformation of the spring, the gravity of the locking pin 453 itself, and the centrifugal force. When the centrifugal force received by the locking pin 453 is greater than the centripetal force, the locking pin 453 moves away from the turntable 452 and abuts against the teeth on the inner side of the fixed disk 451, thereby restricting the rotation of the turntable 452 and further restricting the rotation of the winding shaft 44.

[0032] During use, first, the user or the caregiver fixes and fastens the end of the safety belt to the user's body. Subsequently, the user steps from the first step 21, passes through the second step 22, and reaches the third step. When both of the user's feet are on the third step, the detection component transmits the received information to the controller. The controller controls the escalator to start and adjusts the height of the third step to the height of the first step 21, and repeats the above process so that the training intensity of the user meets the target, thereby meeting the user's training needs for lower limb muscle strength in a smaller installation space. The elderly do not need to wait for the assistance of others or operate the equipment, and can complete the complete process of "walking - triggering - returning" by their own ability. This sense of "self-control" is particularly important for the elderly with cognitive decline or self-abasement due to illness, and can significantly improve the enthusiasm for rehabilitation and the confidence in life. At the same time, the design is close to the walking needs in real life (such as from the room to the living room, from the corridor to the activity area), helping the elderly practice the basic life skill of "independent movement" in a safe environment and preparing for returning to family or community life. It avoids the "medicalized" label of traditional rehabilitation equipment and reduces the elderly's resistance to rehabilitation training.

[0033] At the same time, the anti-fall unit is used to protect the user and prevent physical injuries caused by the user's fall, enabling the caregiver to safely let the elderly use this nursing equipment independently. The caregiver does not need to assist in transportation frequently and can concentrate on more needy links (such as limb training, psychological counseling).

[0034] Embodiment 2

[0035] Example 2 is basically the same as Example 1, except that, as Figure 4 shown, a decorative cover plate 221 is also hinged on the truss 1. The decorative cover plate 221 is rotatably arranged on the truss 1 and covers the steps higher than the second step 22, so as to prevent the user from continuing to step upward after reaching the end point when using the nursing device, resulting in instability when standing and falling when the circulating escalator starts, thus affecting the user's confidence in the rehabilitation unit.

[0036] The control component further includes a display, a memory, and a second sensor 32. The display and the second sensor 32 are both electrically connected to the controller. The display is fixed on the wall and electrically connected to the memory. The memory stores video data of device usage tutorials and video data of rehabilitation guidance teaching.

[0037] The second sensor 32 is arranged on the truss 1 on both sides of the starting pedal 211 and electrically connected to the controller. When the second sensor detects that a user enters the starting pedal 211, the controller controls the display to start and play the video data of device usage tutorials and video data of rehabilitation guidance teaching stored in the memory. Specifically, the display first plays the device usage tutorial. After the device usage tutorial is played, the video data of rehabilitation guidance teaching is played in a loop. When the second sensor detects that the user exits the starting pedal 211, the controller controls the display to turn off.

[0038] The above are only the embodiments of the present invention. Specific technical solutions and / or common knowledge such as characteristics well known in the art are not described in detail herein. It should be noted that the technical means for solving problems in the above embodiments of the present invention can be combined to solve multiple technical problems at the same time. For those skilled in the art, without departing from the technical solution of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can be made, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention, and these will not affect the implementation effect of the present invention and the practicality of the patent. The protection scope required by this application shall be subject to the content of its claims, and the specific implementation manners described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. Nursing equipment for nursing homes, characterized by: The invention comprises a rehabilitation unit and a control component. The rehabilitation unit comprises a truss and a plurality of steps. The truss is fixed on the ground. The steps are rotatably arranged on the truss to form a circulating escalator with a height difference. The circulating escalator comprises a first step surface, a second step surface and a plurality of third step surfaces. The first step surface is flush with the ground and serves as a starting point. The second step surface serves as an end point. The third step surface is arranged between the first step surface and the second step surface. A starting pedal is arranged on the truss. The starting pedal is hinged on the truss and the top surface is flush with the first step surface. The control component comprises a first sensor and a controller. The first sensor is fixedly arranged on the truss and can detect the passage of an object above the second step surface. The controller is electrically connected to the first sensor and the rehabilitation unit. When the sensor detects the passage of an object, the controller controls the circulating escalator to adjust the second step surface to the position of the first step surface and serve as the new first step surface.

2. The nursing home nursing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an anti-fall unit, which includes a mounting block and a safety belt. The mounting block is slidably arranged above the steps, and the safety belt is arranged on the mounting block and fixedly connected to the user through a free end.

3. The nursing home nursing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The safety belt includes a belt body, a reel and a locking assembly, one end of the belt body is fixed on the reel, the reel is rotatably arranged on the mounting block and can reel and unreel the belt body by rotating, the locking assembly includes an outer chuck, a turntable and a self-locking assembly, the outer chuck is fixedly arranged on the mounting block, the turntable is rotatably arranged on the mounting block and can activate the self-locking assembly when the safety belt is quickly released, and the self-locking assembly is arranged between the turntable and the fixed disk and can limit the rotation of the reel.

4. The nursing home nursing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: A vortex spring is arranged between the winding shaft and the mounting block, one end of the vortex spring is fixedly connected to the mounting block, and the other end is fixedly connected to the winding shaft.

5. The nursing home nursing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The self-locking component comprises a locking pin which is slidably arranged on the rotating disk and can abut against the fixed disk under the action of centrifugal force.

6. The nursing home nursing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The anti-fall unit also includes a fixing piece for fixedly connecting with the user, and the fixing piece is fixedly connected with the free end of the safety belt.

7. The nursing home nursing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The anti-fall unit also includes a connecting piece, which is arranged between the belt body and the fixing piece and detachably connects the fixing piece to the belt body.

8. The nursing home nursing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control component also includes a display and a storage device. The display device is fixed on the frame and is electrically connected to the storage device. The storage device is built with equipment use tutorial video data and rehabilitation guidance teaching video data.

9. The nursing home care device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The control component also includes a second sensor, which is arranged on the trusses on both sides of the starting pedal and is electrically connected to the teaching unit. When it is detected that a user enters the starting pedal, the teaching unit is started.

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