A walking training device for the elderly

Abstract

This invention discloses an assistive walking training device for elderly care, comprising a vertical frame, a sleeve fitted at the top of the frame, and two rotating cylinders movably fitted inside the sleeve via a rotating spring. Two ropes are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of each rotating cylinder, with connecting straps sewn into the middle of the ropes and seat pieces sewn into the bottom of the ropes. A clamp is fixedly connected to one end of each rope. Grips are fitted on both sides of the top of the vertical frame. This invention, through a series of structural features, effectively prevents elderly people from suddenly falling while standing and using the training device, thereby reducing the probability of the device tilting forward further. Furthermore, if the device does tilt forward, it reduces the probability of secondary injury to the elderly person, thus improving the safety of the training device during use, reducing fatigue experienced by the elderly person during training, and enhancing the training effect of this assistive walking training device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of walking assistance technology, specifically to an assistive walking training device for elderly care. Background Technology

[0002] Assisted walking training refers to exercise that uses walking aids such as canes and other walking devices to help patients, especially elderly patients, walk. Because this type of training is a form of rehabilitation training and involves wearing or moving the equipment used in the training, medical staff are needed to assist the elderly in using it.

[0003] An existing assisted walking training device for elderly care, with publication number CN111281760A, includes a U-shaped frame structure, casters, connecting rods, a support plate structure, a grip handle, a security device housing, a rectangular protrusion structure, a rectangular groove, a rectangular connecting hole, an arc-shaped notch structure, a lithium battery power supply box, a buzzer, a speaker, a reset button, a push-button switch, an L-shaped slider, a spring, a music chip, a first timing module, a second timing module, and a microprocessor. The security device housing is embedded in the left side of the top surface of the support plate structure. The buzzer is embedded in the front side of the top surface of the security device housing. The speaker is embedded in the rear side of the top surface of the security device housing, adjacent to the buzzer. Its beneficial effect is to solve the problem that when elderly people undergo walking training alone, if they suddenly fall ill and become unconscious, the lack of nearby medical personnel means that it may take a long time to discover the elderly person who has been ill for a long time, thus minimizing the chances of survival.

[0004] However, falls in the elderly happen suddenly, leaving no time or awareness to press switches or buttons. Furthermore, the numerous switches and buttons present a cumbersome task, requiring the elderly to identify and press each one individually. Additionally, during device training, an elderly person may suddenly lose consciousness and fall without having time to touch any buttons or switches, thus failing to prevent falls due to sudden fainting. Moreover, existing assisted walking training devices are predominantly positioned around the lower body of the elderly user, requiring them to push the device while walking. The movement of the device causes the elderly to place all their weight on it during walking training. When the device is not placed stably, its center of gravity becomes unstable, making it prone to tipping forward and causing secondary injuries to the elderly. This results in low safety during the use of the walking training device. In addition, the elderly need to push or hold the device forward to exercise, which can make the process monotonous. Maintaining a constant walking motion without knowing how long they have been walking can easily lead to fatigue and reluctance to cooperate with the walking training, resulting in poor training effects of the walking training device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an assistive walking training device for elderly care, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an assistive walking training device for elderly medical care, comprising a vertical frame, a sleeve fitted at the top of the vertical frame, two rotating cylinders movably fitted inside the sleeve via a movably fitted rotary spring, two ropes fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the two rotating cylinders, a connecting strap sewn into the middle of the ropes, a seat piece sewn into the bottom of the ropes, a clamp fixedly connected to one end of the ropes, grip sleeves fitted on both sides of the top of the vertical frame, and horizontal bars fixedly connected to both sides of the center of the front of the vertical frame, one of the horizontal bars being rotatably connected to a rotating rod via a rotating connector, a clamp fitted in the middle of the rotating rod, and an anti-collision block fixedly connected to the front of the clamp;

[0007] An airbag is movably embedded inside the clamping cylinder. A base frame is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the vertical frame. Compressed airbags are engaged at both corners of the bottom end of the base frame. An air whistle is embedded at the top of the compressed airbag. A roller is rotatably connected to one side of the bottom end of the base frame. A locking rod passes through the middle of the roller. A lever is fixedly connected to one end of the locking rod. A swing plate is provided at the top of the lever. A hollow ball is fixedly connected to the top of the swing plate. The hollow ball is filled with beads. Multiple casters are installed at the bottom end of the base frame.

[0008] Preferably, a collar is movably fitted on the outer wall of another crossbar, and a latch is provided at the end of the other crossbar.

[0009] Preferably, a plate is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating rod away from the rotating link, the plate is movably connected to the bayonet, and the rotating rod is movably connected to another crossbar through the rotating link.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the cartridge has a notch, and the airbag is movably connected to the cartridge through the notch.

[0011] Preferably, a cavity is provided at the junction of the cartridge and the anti-collision block, and the airbag communicates with the interior of the anti-collision block through the cavity.

[0012] Preferably, a rear frame is fixedly connected to the middle of the back of the vertical frame, and a diagonal brace is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rear frame, the diagonal brace being fixedly connected to the bottom frame.

[0013] Preferably, the clamp is movably connected to the rear frame, and the bottom end of the rope is movably connected to the rear frame via the clamp.

[0014] Preferably, the top of the bottom frame has an opening, the swing plate is movably connected to the bottom frame through the opening, and the swing plate is movably connected to the lever through the bottom frame.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] 1. This assistive walking training device for elderly medical and nursing care uses a vertical frame, ropes, a seat, a rotating cylinder, and clamps. When elderly users are using this device for training, the rope structure passing through their legs provides auxiliary protection. If an elderly person is standing and about to fall due to sudden fainting, the rope structure can support the upper body, transferring the weight of the entire body to the device, reducing the force on the feet, and effectively preventing the elderly person from suddenly falling while standing and using this training device.

[0017] 2. This assistive walking training device for elderly care utilizes a compressed airbag and a whistle. When the device tilts forward during use, the compressed airbag contacts the ground and is compressed, forcing air towards the whistle, which then sounds as a warning, reducing the probability of the device tilting further forward. Simultaneously, in conjunction with anti-collision blocks and an airbag bag, after the device tilts forward, air from the anti-collision blocks is forced into the airbag bag, causing it to deploy and protect the elderly person's head, reducing the probability of secondary injury and thus improving the safety of the training device during use.

[0018] 3. This assistive walking training device for elderly care uses hollow balls, beads, pendulums, rollers, and levers to create a rustling sound as the beads swing within the hollow balls during use. This sound is emitted rhythmically as the device moves at a constant speed, which can encourage elderly users to continue moving forward, reduce fatigue during training, and thus enhance the training effect of this assistive walking training device. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cavity and airbag structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the roller and lever structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the collar and bayonet structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the insert plate and rotating rod structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rope and connecting belt structure of the present invention.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 1. Vertical frame; 2. Grip; 3. Horizontal bar; 4. Collar; 5. Rotating rod; 6. Anti-collision block; 7. Notch; 8. Sleeve; 9. Rope; 10. Seat plate; 11. Rear frame; 12. Diagonal brace; 13. Base frame; 14. Casters; 15. Air whistle; 16. Compressed airbag; 17. Airbag bag; 18. Cavity; 19. Cylinder; 20. Rotary connector; 21. Rotating cylinder; 22. Rotary spring; 23. Hollow ball; 24. Ball bearing; 25. Opening; 26. Swing plate; 27. Roller; 28. Clamping rod; 29. ​​Toggle lever; 30. Clamp; 31. Bayonet; 32. Insert plate; 33. Connecting belt. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the assistive walking training device for elderly care in this embodiment includes a vertical frame 1, which has a "gate-shaped" structure. A slanted frame is fixed at the junction of the bottom end and the bottom frame 13, making the vertical frame 1 more stable. A sleeve 8 is fitted onto the top of the vertical frame 1. The sleeve 8 is hollow inside and has an outlet at the bottom, allowing the rope 9 to pass smoothly into and out of the sleeve 8. The sleeve 8 primarily protects the rotating cylinder 21 and the connection between the rope 9 and the rotating cylinder 21. Inside the sleeve 8, two rotating cylinders 21 are movably fitted by a rotating spring 22. The rotating cylinders 21 move with the rotating spring 22. When the device rotates due to deformation, the top of the rope 9 can be tightened, allowing the rope 9 to support the chest and hips of the elderly user, thereby reducing the probability of the elderly person falling forward. Two ropes 9 are fixedly connected to the bottom of each of the two rotating cylinders 21. The ropes 9 are slightly elastic braided ropes 9, with a relatively wide width, making them less likely to cause a feeling of tightness. A connecting strap 33 is sewn into the middle of the ropes 9, which ensures that the distance between the two ropes 9 remains constant, increasing the stability of the connection between the ropes 9 and facilitating the support of the elderly user's weight. A seat plate 10 is sewn into the bottom of the ropes 9; the seat plate 10 is relatively thick and made of high-quality material. Made of polyester fiber, it is more durable and wear-resistant, providing good support for elderly people who are about to fall. One end of the rope 9 is fixedly connected to a clamp 30, which allows the bottom end of the rope 9 to be separated from the back frame 11 and then fixed, facilitating the rope 9 to pass through the elderly user's hips and provide support. Both sides of the top of the vertical frame 1 are fitted with grips 2, which help the elderly user maintain an upright walking posture and prevent them from bending forward while using the device, thus facilitating leg rehabilitation training. The vertical frame 1 is... A crossbar 3 is fixedly connected to both sides of the middle part of the face. One of the crossbars 3 is rotatably connected to a rotating rod 5 through a rotating connector 20. The rotating rod 5 can open the front of the vertical frame 1, making it easier for the elderly to enter the area enclosed by the vertical frame 1, the rear frame 11 and the crossbar 3, thus enhancing the protection of the user. A retaining sleeve 19 is sleeved in the middle of the rotating rod 5. The retaining sleeve 19 is used to fix the airbag 17. A collision block 6 is fixedly connected to the front of the retaining sleeve 19. The inside of the collision block 6 is hollow and can store a certain amount of air. When the collision block 6 is squeezed, the air inside can enter the airbag 17 to fill the airbag 17.

[0031] An airbag 17 is movably embedded inside the clamping cylinder 19. When inflated, the airbag 17 unfolds to protect the head of an elderly person who is leaning forward. A base frame 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the vertical frame 1. The base frame 13 is U-shaped, facilitating entry and use for the elderly. Compression airbags 16 are engaged at both corners of the bottom of the base frame 13, with air whistles 15 embedded at their tops. A roller 27 is rotatably connected to one side of the bottom of the base frame 13. The bottom of the roller 27 is in contact with the ground. While the caster 14 is rolling, the roller 27 also rolls simultaneously, thus driving the clamping rod 28 to rotate. The clamping rod 28 passes through the middle of the roller 27, and a lever 29 is fixedly connected to one end of the clamping rod 28. The length of the lever 29 is greater than that of the swing plate. The width of 26 allows the lever 29 to rotate to contact the swing plate 26, enabling it to move. The top of the lever 29 is equipped with the swing plate 26, the middle of which is fixed inside the opening 25. This allows the top of the swing plate 26 to swing significantly when the bottom is moved by the lever 29, thereby driving the hollow ball 23. The top of the swing plate 26 is fixedly connected to the hollow ball 23, which is filled with a ball 24. Both the hollow ball 23 and the ball 24 are made of metal. When the hollow ball 23 shakes, it causes the ball 24 to swing inside, making a rustling sound inside the hollow ball 23. The bottom of the base frame 13 is equipped with multiple casters 14, which make it easier for the elderly to push the device for walking, preventing the device from becoming a burden during walking training due to its difficulty in movement.

[0032] Specifically, a collar 4 is movably fitted on the outer wall of another crossbar 3, and a slot 31 is opened at the end of another crossbar 3. The inner diameter of the collar 4 is adapted to the outer diameter of the crossbar 3. When the insert plate 32 is inserted into the slot 31, the collar 4 can slide to the junction of the insert plate 32 and the slot 31, so that the insert plate 32 and the slot 31 remain connected, thereby locking one end of the rotating rod 5 to the end of the crossbar 3, thereby temporarily fixing the rotating rod 5 and the crossbar 3, so that the clamping cylinder 19 and the anti-collision block 6 are located in front of the device.

[0033] Furthermore, a plate 32 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod 5 away from the rotating link 20. The plate 32 is movably connected to the bayonet 31. The rotating rod 5 is movably connected to another crossbar 3 through the rotating link 20. The plate 32 can be inserted into the bayonet 31, so that the other end of the rotating rod 5 is fixed to the crossbar 3. This achieves the enclosure of the rotating rod 5, the crossbar 3, and the rear frame 11 for elderly users, enhancing the protection for elderly users.

[0034] Furthermore, the top of the cylinder 19 is provided with a notch 7, and the airbag 17 is movably connected to the cylinder 19 through the notch 7. When the airbag 17 is not inflated, it can be stored in the notch 7. When it is inflated, it can burst out from the notch 7 and unfold, thereby realizing the protective function of the airbag 17.

[0035] Furthermore, a cavity 18 is provided at the junction of the clamping cylinder 19 and the anti-collision block 6. The airbag 17 communicates with the interior of the anti-collision block 6 through the cavity 18. An air inlet is provided at the junction of the airbag 17 and the cavity 18. When the anti-collision block 6 is not compressed, the air inside the anti-collision block 6 will not enter the airbag 17, so that the airbag 17 can remain in a retracted state within the cavity 18.

[0036] Furthermore, a rear frame 11 is fixedly connected to the middle of the back of the vertical frame 1, and a diagonal brace 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rear frame 11. The diagonal brace 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom frame 13. The rear frame 11 and the diagonal brace 12 can increase the support and fixation of the bottom end of the rope 9, so that when the elderly user is caught by the rope 9, the weight of the elderly person's body can be transferred to the rear frame 11 and the diagonal brace 12 through the rope 9 and distributed to the bottom frame 13, thereby enhancing the fall prevention effect for the elderly.

[0037] Furthermore, the clamp 30 is movably connected to the rear frame 11, and the bottom end of the rope 9 is movably connected to the rear frame 11 through the clamp 30. The rope 9 is fixed to the rear frame 11 through the clamp 30, which makes it easy to disassemble the rope 9 and also makes it easy to pass the rope 9 through the crotch of the elderly user, making it convenient for medical staff to operate and use this assistive walking training device.

[0038] Furthermore, an opening 25 is provided at the top of the base frame 13, and the swing plate 26 is movably connected to the base frame 13 through the opening 25. The swing plate 26 is movably connected to the lever 29 through the base frame 13. The swing plate can swing back and forth within the opening 25, thereby causing the hollow ball 23 at the top to swing left and right, so that the round ball 24 inside the hollow ball 23 can swing and rub against the inner wall of the hollow ball 23 to produce a rustling sound, which has an incentive effect when elderly users train to use the device.

[0039] The usage method of this embodiment is as follows: When using this assisted walking training device for elderly care, the elderly person needs to be helped to move to the middle of the vertical frame 1. Then, the rope 9 is passed through the elderly user's hips, and the clamp 30 at the end of the rope 9 is locked onto the rear frame 11. At the same time, the top of the rope 9 will be tightened under the action of the rotating cylinder 21 and the rotary spring 22, so that the elderly user's chest and hips are supported by the rope 9. Then, the rotating rod 5 is rotated so that the insert plate 32 at the end of the rotating rod 5 is inserted into the slot 31 at the end of the horizontal bar 3. Then, the collar 4 on the horizontal bar 3 is slid into the junction of the insert plate 32 and the slot 31, so that the rotating rod 5, the horizontal bar 3, and the rear frame 11 form a quadrilateral, and the elderly user is in the center of the quadrilateral. Then, the elderly user can hold the grip 2 at the top of the vertical frame 1 and start pushing the device forward to carry out walking training. During the movement of the device, if the elderly user suddenly faints, the rope 9 can support the elderly person's entire body, and at the same time, the seat plate on the rope 9 10 can support the elderly person's buttocks, preventing them from falling to the ground. Additionally, if the device tends to tilt forward during movement, the compressed airbag 16 at the front bottom of the base frame 13 will be the first to contact the ground and be compressed, causing the air inside the compressed airbag 16 to be forced towards the whistle 15, which will sound a whistle to alert the elderly user and caregiver. Upon hearing the whistle, the elderly person can immediately stop walking training to stabilize the device. During walking training, the roller 27 at the bottom of the base frame 13 will roll simultaneously with the universal wheel 14, rotating the lever 28 and the lever 29. This causes the lever 29 to strike the swing plate 26, causing it to swing back and forth within the opening 25. This causes the hollow ball 23 at the top of the swing plate 26 to swing, resulting in the ball 24 inside the hollow ball 23 rubbing against its inner wall, producing a rustling sound. This can motivate the elderly user and alleviate fatigue during walking training.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An assistive walking training device for elderly care, comprising a vertical frame (1), characterized in that: The top of the vertical frame (1) is fitted with a sleeve (8). Inside the sleeve (8), two rotating cylinders (21) are movably fitted through a rotating spring (22). The bottom ends of the two rotating cylinders (21) are fixedly connected to two ropes (9). A connecting strip (33) is sewn into the middle of the ropes (9). A seat piece (10) is sewn into the bottom of the ropes (9). A clamp (30) is fixedly connected to one end of the ropes (9). Grip sleeves (2) are fitted on both sides of the top of the vertical frame (1). Horizontal bars (3) are fixedly connected to both sides of the center of the front of the vertical frame (1). One of the horizontal bars (3) is rotatably connected to a rotating rod (5) through a rotating connector (20). A clamp (19) is fitted into the middle of the rotating rod (5). A bumper block (6) is fixedly connected to the front of the clamp (19). An airbag (17) is movably embedded inside the clamping cylinder (19). A bottom frame (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the vertical frame (1). A compressed airbag (16) is engaged at both corners of the bottom end of the bottom frame (13). An air whistle (15) is embedded at the top of the compressed airbag (16). A roller (27) is rotatably connected to one side of the bottom end of the bottom frame (13). A clamping rod (28) passes through the middle of the roller (27). A lever (29) is fixedly connected to one end of the clamping rod (28). A swing plate (26) is provided at the top of the lever (29). A hollow ball (23) is fixedly connected to the top of the swing plate (26). A round ball (24) is filled inside the hollow ball (23). Multiple universal wheels (14) are installed at the bottom end of the bottom frame (13).

2. The assistive walking training device for elderly care according to claim 1, characterized in that: Another crossbar (3) has a collar (4) movably fitted on its outer wall, and a slot (31) is provided at the end of the other crossbar (3).

3. The assistive walking training device for elderly care according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end of the rotating rod (5) away from the rotating link (20) is fixedly connected to a plate (32), the plate (32) is movably connected to the bayonet (31), and the rotating rod (5) is movably connected to another crossbar (3) through the rotating link (20).

4. The assistive walking training device for elderly care according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cartridge (19) is provided with a notch (7), and the airbag (17) is movably connected to the cartridge (19) through the notch (7).

5. The assistive walking training device for elderly care according to claim 4, characterized in that: A cavity (18) is provided at the junction of the cartridge (19) and the anti-collision block (6), and the airbag (17) communicates with the interior of the anti-collision block (6) through the cavity (18).

6. The assistive walking training device for elderly care according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rear frame (11) is fixedly connected to the middle of the back of the vertical frame (1), and a diagonal brace (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rear frame (11). The diagonal brace (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom frame (13).

7. The assistive walking training device for elderly care according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clamp (30) is movably connected to the rear frame (11), and the bottom end of the rope (9) is movably connected to the rear frame (11) through the clamp (30).

8. The assistive walking training device for elderly care according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom frame (13) has an opening (25) at its top. The swing plate (26) is movably connected to the bottom frame (13) through the opening (25). The swing plate (26) is movably connected to the lever (29) through the bottom frame (13).

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