Walking aid for old people

By designing an adjustable support frame and screws in the elderly walking aid to cooperate with the threaded groove, the problem of the unadjustable height of the existing walking aid is solved, and the comfort of adapting to different heights is achieved, and stability is ensured through the limit ring sex.

CN222488019UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18WEST CHINA HOSPITAL SICHUAN UNIV
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Application Number
CN202420779820.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-16
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-16

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Technical Problem

The height of the existing elderly walking aids is unadjustable, which causes the elderly to bend over when using it, causing excessive burden on their waists and physical discomfort due to long-term use.

Method used

An elderly walking aid was designed, using an adjustable support frame and screw to cooperate with the threaded groove to achieve adjustment of the support frame height, and prevent height changes through the limit ring to enhance stability.

Benefits of technology

Through the height adjustment function, it can be adapted to users of different heights, reduce the burden on the waist, improve the comfort of use, and prevent the height of the support frame from changing through the limit ring to ensure stability.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of walking aids, and discloses a walking aid for old people, which comprises a walking frame, an adjustable support frame is connected onto the walking frame, adjusting columns are symmetrically arranged on the walking frame, threaded grooves are formed in the adjusting columns, connecting frames are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the support frame, lantern rings are arranged at the central positions of the connecting frames, and the lantern rings are connected with the adjusting columns. Threaded grooves are formed in the supporting frame, threaded rods matched with the threaded grooves are symmetrically inserted into the supporting frame, the threaded rods penetrate through the sleeves to be arranged in the threaded grooves in a threaded and inserted mode, sliding grooves are formed in the four corners of the walking frame correspondingly, sliding rods are arranged on the two sides of the connecting frame correspondingly, and the sliding rods are arranged in the sliding grooves in a sliding and inserted mode. The device can adapt to users with different heights, the use comfort is improved, the functions are rich, and the practicability of the device is enhanced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of walkers, in particular to a walker for the elderly. Background Art

[0002] As people age, their physical fitness declines, so the demand for daily necessities for the elderly is also increasing. For example, some elderly people need to use assistive devices to walk due to poor legs and feet. Elderly walkers are assistive devices designed to help the elderly walk. They can help the elderly maintain independence and mobility, improve their quality of life, and reduce the risk of falls.

[0003] The height of existing elderly walkers is usually fixed and cannot be adjusted, which means that the elderly may need to bend over to use the device. This design puts too much burden on the elderly's waist and causes physical discomfort after long-term use, which cannot meet the needs of use. Utility Model Content

[0004] 1. Technical issues to be solved

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the defect that the height of the above-mentioned walker cannot be adjusted, and to provide a walker for the elderly.

[0006] (II) Technical solution

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solution provided by the utility model is: a walker for the elderly, comprising a walking frame, an adjustable support frame being connected to the walking frame, adjustment columns being symmetrically arranged on the walking frame, a threaded groove being opened in the adjustment columns, a connecting frame being symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the support frame, a collar being arranged at the center of the connecting frame, screws matching the threaded groove being symmetrically inserted on the support frame, the screws passing through the sleeves and being threadedly inserted in the threaded groove, slide grooves being respectively arranged at the four corners of the walking frame, sliding rods being respectively arranged on both sides of the connecting frame, the sliding rods being slidably inserted in the slide grooves, a limit block being arranged at the bottom of the slide rod, and a limit groove matching the limit block being arranged in the slide groove.

[0008] As an improvement: the walking frame is symmetrically provided with hanging rods, and a seat cushion is rotatably provided on the hanging rod on one side of the walking frame. A buckle is inserted into one end of the seat cushion. The buckle is made of plastic, and the size of the buckle is matched with the hanging rod on the other side. The buckle design at one end of the seat cushion facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the seat cushion. When in use, it is buckled on the hanging rod on the other side, and when not in use, it is buckled on the hanging rod on the same side. It occupies little space and is convenient for the elderly to use.

[0009] As an improvement: a groove is provided on one side of the adjustment column, a rotating rod is rotatably provided in the groove, a limiting ring is provided at one end of the rotating rod, and the inner surface of the limiting ring is provided with a convex pattern that matches the thread on the surface of the screw. After the height of the support frame is adjusted, the limiting ring is buckled on the screw. Since the convex pattern matches the texture on the surface of the screw, it is engaged on the screw without damaging the texture on the surface of the screw, thereby preventing the height of the support frame from changing during use.

[0010] As an improvement: brackets are provided at the four corners of the bottom of the walking frame, and the brackets are of a three-claw structure. The bottom of each claw of the bracket is rotatably connected to a moving wheel. The bracket with the three-claw structure is more stable, which improves the stability of the device and reduces the chance of rollover.

[0011] As an improvement: an elbow support is symmetrically provided on the upper surface of the support frame, a sponge is provided on the upper surface of the elbow support, a handle is provided on one side of the elbow support, a rubber sleeve is provided on the handle, the elbow support is used to support the user's elbow and reduce the stress on the waist, and the rubber sleeve on the handle has good anti-slip performance.

[0012] As an improvement: a protective pad is provided on one side of the walking frame, and the protective pad is made of sponge material. The sponge protective pad can reduce a certain impact force when an elderly person falls, thereby reducing the degree of injury to the elderly person.

[0013] (III) Beneficial effects

[0014] The advantages of the utility model compared with the prior art are:

[0015] 1. The device adjusts the height of the support frame by cooperating with the screw and the thread groove to adapt to users of different heights and improve the comfort of use. At the same time, a limit ring is provided to limit the movement of the screw to prevent the screw from reversing during use, thereby ensuring the stability of the height adjustment of the support frame;

[0016] 2. The walking frame is equipped with a seat cushion and a protective pad, which enriches the function of the device, enhances the practicality of the device, and provides more convenience for users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 The utility model is a structural schematic diagram of a walking aid for the elderly.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of a partial A of a walking aid for the elderly of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of a partial B of a walking aid for the elderly of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a walker for the elderly.

[0021] Figure 5 It is a partial C-enlarged structural schematic diagram of a walking aid for the elderly of the utility model.

[0022] As shown in the figure: 1. Walking frame; 2. Support frame; 3. Adjusting column; 4. Threaded groove; 5. Connecting frame; 6. Ring; 7. Screw; 8. Slide groove; 9. Slide rod; 10. Limit block; 11. Limit groove; 12. Hanging rod; 13. Cushion; 14. Buckle; 15. Groove; 16. Rotating rod; 17. Limiting ring; 18. Relief; 19. Bracket; 20. Moving wheel; 21. Elbow support; 22. Handle; 23. Rubber sleeve; 24. Protective pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same components are indicated by the same reference numerals.

[0024] It should be noted that the words "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up" and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the drawings, and the words "inside" and "outside" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0025] In order to make the contents of the present invention more clearly understood, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] Embodiment 1

[0027] Combined with Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a walker for the elderly comprises a walking frame 1, to which an adjustable supporting frame 2 is connected, and an adjusting column 3 is symmetrically arranged on the walking frame 1, in which a threaded groove 4 is opened, and a connecting frame 5 is symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the supporting frame 2, and a collar 6 is arranged at the center of the connecting frame 5, and screws 7 matching with the threaded groove 4 are symmetrically inserted on the supporting frame 2, and the screws 7 pass through the sleeve thread and are inserted in the threaded groove 4, and slide grooves 8 are respectively arranged at the four corners of the walking frame 1, and sliding rods 9 are respectively arranged on both sides of the connecting frame 5, and the sliding rods 9 are slidably inserted in the slide grooves 8, and a limit block 10 is arranged at the bottom of the slide rod 9, and a limit groove 11 matched with the limit block 10 is arranged in the slide groove 8.

[0028] Through the above structure, the screw rod 7 is rotated so that the screw rod 7 cooperates with the thread groove 4 to adjust the height of the support frame 2, thereby meeting the needs of users with different heights. The device has a high bearing point and the user does not need to bend over to use it, which improves the comfort of use.

[0029] Combined with Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a groove 15 is provided on one side of the adjusting column 3, a rotating rod 16 is rotatably provided in the groove 15, a limiting ring 17 is provided at one end of the rotating rod 16, and a convex pattern 18 is provided on the inner surface of the limiting ring 17 which is adapted to the thread on the surface of the screw 7. Brackets 19 are respectively provided at the four corners of the bottom of the walking frame 1, and the bracket 19 is a three-claw structure, and a moving wheel 20 is rotatably connected to the bottom of each claw of the bracket 19.

[0030] Through the above structure, after the height of the support frame 2 is adjusted, the limit ring 17 is buckled on the screw 7. Since the convex pattern 18 is adapted to the surface texture of the screw 7, it is engaged on the screw 7 without damaging the surface texture of the screw 7, thereby preventing the change of the height of the support frame 2 during use. The three-claw structure bracket 19 is more stable, which improves the stability of the device and reduces the chance of rollover.

[0031] Embodiment 2

[0032] Based on the first embodiment, combined with the attached Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the walking frame 1 is symmetrically provided with hanging rods 12, and a cushion 13 is rotatably sleeved on the hanging rod 12 on one side of the walking frame 1, and a buckle 14 is inserted into one end of the cushion 13, and the buckle 14 is made of plastic, and the size of the buckle 14 is adapted to the hanging rod 12 on the other side. The upper surface of the support frame 2 is symmetrically provided with elbow supports 21, and the upper surface of the elbow supports 21 is provided with sponge, and a handle 22 is provided on one side of the elbow support 21, and a rubber sleeve 23 is provided on the handle 22, and a protection pad 24 is provided on one side of the walking frame 1, and the protection pad 24 is made of sponge.

[0033] Through the above structure, the buckle 14 at one end of the seat cushion 13 is designed to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the seat cushion 13. When in use, it is buckled on the hanging rod 12 on the other side, and when not in use, it is buckled on the hanging rod 12 on the same side. It occupies a small space and is convenient for the elderly to use. The elbow support 21 is used to support the user's elbow and reduce the force on the waist. The rubber sleeve 23 on the handle 22 has good anti-slip performance. The sponge protective pad 24 can reduce a certain impact force when the elderly fall, thereby reducing the degree of injury to the elderly.

[0034] The specific usage is as follows:

[0035] The user rotates the screw rod 7 forward or reversely according to his / her needs, wherein the screw rod 7 is rotatably connected with the collar 6, so that the screw rod 7 rotates and cooperates with the thread groove 4, thereby changing the height of the support frame 2. After the height of the support frame 2 is adjusted to a suitable height, the limit ring 17 is rotated and buckled on the screw rod 7 to limit the screw 7, wherein the limit block 10 cooperates with the limit groove 11 to prevent over-adjustment, which causes the support frame 2 to separate from the walking frame 1;

[0036] When the user needs to rest, the buckle 14 at one end of the cushion 13 is buckled onto the hanging rod 12 at the other side, and the user can sit on the cushion 13 to rest. The protection pad 24 can cushion the user when he falls and reduce the injury.

[0037] The above description of the utility model and its implementation methods is not restrictive. The drawings show only one implementation method of the utility model, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In short, if ordinary technicians in this field are inspired by it and design structural methods and embodiments similar to the technical solution without creativity without departing from the purpose of the invention of the utility model, they should all fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A walking aid for the elderly, comprising a walking frame (1), characterized in that: The walking frame (1) is connected to an adjustable support frame (2), the walking frame (1) is symmetrically provided with adjustment columns (3), a threaded groove (4) is provided in the adjustment columns (3), a connecting frame (5) is symmetrically provided at the bottom of the supporting frame (2), a collar (6) is provided at the center of the connecting frame (5), and screw rods (7) matching with the threaded groove (4) are symmetrically inserted on the supporting frame (2), and the screw rods (7) penetrate through the sleeve thread and are inserted in the threaded groove (4); The four corners of the walking frame (1) are respectively provided with slide grooves (8), the two sides of the connecting frame (5) are respectively provided with slide rods (9), the slide rods (9) are slidably inserted in the slide grooves (8), a limit block (10) is provided at the bottom of the slide rod (9), and a limit groove (11) adapted to the limit block (10) is provided in the slide groove (8).

2. A walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The walking frame (1) is symmetrically provided with hanging rods (12); a seat cushion (13) is rotatably sleeved on the hanging rod (12) on one side of the walking frame (1); a buckle (14) is inserted into one end of the seat cushion (13); the buckle (14) is made of plastic, and the size of the buckle (14) is adapted to the hanging rod (12) on the other side.

3. A walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove (15) is provided on one side of the adjusting column (3), a rotating rod (16) is rotatably provided in the groove (15), a limiting ring (17) is provided at one end of the rotating rod (16), and a convex pattern (18) matching the thread on the surface of the screw rod (7) is provided on the inner surface of the limiting ring (17).

4. A walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: Brackets (19) are respectively provided at the four corners of the bottom of the walking frame (1); the bracket (19) is a three-claw structure; and a moving wheel (20) is rotatably connected to the bottom of each claw of the bracket (19).

5. The walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the support frame (2) is symmetrically provided with an elbow support (21), the upper surface of the elbow support (21) is provided with a sponge, one side of the elbow support (21) is provided with a handle (22), and the handle (22) is provided with a rubber sleeve (23).

6. The walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protection pad (24) is provided on one side of the walking frame (1), and the protection pad (24) is made of sponge material.