Multifunctional walking aid

Abstract

The utility model provides a multifunctional walking aid, and relates to the technical field of rehabilitation auxiliary instruments. According to the technical scheme, the folding chair comprises front supporting rods and rear supporting rods which are hinged to each other, front wheels are arranged at the bottoms of the front supporting rods, rear wheels are arranged at the bottoms of the rear supporting rods, a cross beam is arranged between the top ends of the two rear supporting rods, a storage basket is arranged on the front side of the cross beam, and a folding seat plate is hinged to the rear side of the cross beam. A telescopic rod is arranged at the top of the cross beam, the telescopic rod is provided with a handrail, the cross beam is provided with a positioning module, the front supporting rod is provided with a detection module, the detection module is electrically connected with a buzzer, the handrail is provided with a Bluetooth distress call module, and the Bluetooth distress call module is electrically connected with a button. The multifunctional pen has the beneficial effects of multiple functions and convenience in use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of rehabilitation assistive devices, in particular to a multifunctional walking aid. Background Art

[0002] A walker is a walking support tool for elderly people with limited mobility, some traumatic injuries, hemiplegic patients and disabled people to help them walk or exercise their limbs. Users can walk slowly and easily with it, and can sit down as a bench when they are tired. It can improve the lifestyle of people with leg problems, and they can engage in outdoor activities by themselves. It is combined with crutches, traction frames, wheelchairs, bathing chairs, nursing beds, and fitness equipment for the elderly to form an indispensable medical product for the elderly and those in need to improve their quality of life. Its materials are generally iron and aluminum. The most common are two-wheeled and four-wheeled walkers.

[0003] The existing application number is CN201920439138.X, which is a walking aid, comprising a first scissor mechanism, two first support rods, two second support rods, a second scissor mechanism and a cushion: the first scissor mechanism comprises two first scissor arms, the two first support rods are respectively connected to the tops of the two first scissor arms, the two second support rods are respectively connected to the bottoms of the two first scissor arms, the second scissor mechanism comprises two second scissor arms respectively slidably connected to the two second support rods, and the cushion is detachably connected between the tops of the first scissor arms and the second scissor arms, which is convenient for users to travel and effectively improves the user experience. However, the inventor found that the above-mentioned walking aid still has the following defects, that is, users sometimes carry more items, such as medicines, hats, glasses, etc., which can only be put in pockets when not in use, and sometimes even go out to buy groceries. If the pockets are not enough, it will be difficult to carry, and it is not convenient for users to walk with them in their hands.

[0004] Therefore, the prior art needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a multifunctional walking aid, which can propose a solution to the deficiencies of the prior art and has the beneficial effects of diverse functions and convenient use.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0007] A multifunctional walker, comprising a front support rod and a rear support rod hinged to each other, a front wheel is arranged at the bottom of the front support rod, a rear wheel is arranged at the bottom of the rear support rod, a crossbeam is arranged between the top ends of the two rear support rods, a storage basket is arranged at the front side of the crossbeam, a folding seat plate is hinged at the rear side of the crossbeam, a telescopic rod is arranged at the top of the crossbeam, the telescopic rod is arranged with an armrest, the crossbeam is arranged with a positioning module, the front support rod is arranged with a detection module, the detection module is electrically connected to a buzzer, the armrest is arranged with a Bluetooth emergency call module, and the Bluetooth emergency call module is electrically connected to a button.

[0008] Furthermore, in the utility model, rotating shafts are arranged on both sides of the folding seat plate, mounting holes for inserting the rotating shafts are arranged on the inner walls on both sides of the crossbeam, and the bottom of the crossbeam specifically supports the support plate of the folding seat plate.

[0009] Furthermore, in the utility model, the rotating shaft sleeve is provided with a torsion spring, one end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the cross beam, and the other end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the folding seat plate.

[0010] Furthermore, in the utility model, the rear support rod is provided with a connecting shaft passing through the front support rod, the rear support rod is provided with a socket, a folding switch passes through the socket, and the front support rod is provided with an unfolding limit hole and a folding limit hole adapted to the socket.

[0011] Furthermore, in the utility model, the folding switch sleeve is provided with a spring, and the spring is fixedly connected to the rear support rod.

[0012] Furthermore, in the utility model, the telescopic rod comprises a sleeve and an extension rod inserted into the sleeve, the sleeve is provided with a stud for fixing the extension rod, the sleeve is connected to the crossbeam, and the handrail is connected to the extension rod.

[0013] Furthermore, in the present invention, a seat rail is provided on the rear side of the cross beam.

[0014] Furthermore, in the present invention, both the front support rod and the rear support rod are provided with reflective sheets.

[0015] The utility model has at least the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0016] A storage basket is installed on the front side of the crossbeam of the multifunctional walker. When the user goes out, he can place unused glasses, hats and other daily necessities in the storage basket, and can also place purchased vegetables and other food in the storage basket. The user does not need to put daily necessities into the pocket, nor does he need to carry the vegetables in his hand, which increases the portability of the items and greatly facilitates the use. At the same time, the detection module can detect obstacles in front, and the buzzer will sound an alarm after identifying that the obstacle is in the alarm range, so as to prevent the elderly from hitting hard objects due to dizziness, negligence and other reasons, and also prevent passers-by from not seeing the elderly from having accidents. The positioning module sends positioning information to the mobile phone of the user's family through the network, so that the family can accurately find the elderly after they get lost. The Bluetooth call for help module is connected to the user's mobile phone. When the user is in danger, the button can be pressed at the first time. The Bluetooth call for help module controls the user's mobile phone to dial a preset emergency number to ensure that the user is treated in time. Therefore, the multifunctional walker of the utility model has the beneficial effects of diverse functions and convenient use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the appearance of a multifunctional walking aid provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic top view of a folding seat plate and a crossbeam provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A side cross-sectional schematic diagram of a folding seat plate and a cross beam provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view of the connection between the front support rod and the rear support rod provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] Icons: 1-front support rod, 101-unfolding limit hole, 102-folding limit hole, 2-rear support rod, 201-connecting shaft, 202-jack, 203-folding switch, 204-spring, 3-front wheel, 4-rear wheel, 5-crossbeam, 501-support plate, 502-seat arm, 6-telescopic rod, 601-armrest, 602-sleeve, 603-extension rod, 7-folding seat plate, 701-rotating shaft, 702-torsion spring, 8-detection module, 801-buzzer, 9-button, 10-storage basket, 11-positioning module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Example

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , shown is a multifunctional walking aid provided by an embodiment of the utility model, which is suitable for elderly people or patients with mobility impairments, and the specific structure is as follows.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the multifunctional walking aid of the embodiment of the utility model is mainly composed of a front support rod 1, a rear support rod 2, a front wheel 3, a rear wheel 4, a crossbeam 5, a telescopic rod 6 and a storage basket 10. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the front support rod 1, the rear support rod 2, and the crossbeam 5 can all be made of aluminum alloy square tubes, which have the advantages of light weight and high strength. The front wheel 3 is installed at the bottom of the front support rod 1, and the rear wheel 4 is installed at the bottom of the rear support rod 2. The front wheel 3 and the rear wheel 4 can adopt universal wheels with brakes in the prior art, which have the advantages of flexible steering. The universal wheels have brakes or braking systems, which have the advantages of preventing excessive speed and stable use. The front wheel 3 and the rear wheel 4 adopt solid rubber wheels, which have a certain shock absorption effect, and can easily pass through various road surfaces.

[0026] Combination Figure 4 As shown, the top ends of a front support rod 1 and a rear support rod 2 are hingedly connected close to each other. The specific connection method is that a bearing is embedded and installed in the front support rod 1, and a bearing is also embedded and installed in the rear support rod 2. A connecting shaft 201 passes through the two bearings, and the inner rings of the two bearings are fixedly connected to the connecting shaft 201. The front support rod 1 and the rear support rod 2 can rotate relative to each other, which is convenient for unfolding and folding, and is hingedly connected.

[0027] It should be noted that reflective sheets are installed on the front support rod 1 and the rear support rod 2. The reflective sheets can also reflect bright and clear light under the illumination of lights at night, so that users or other personnel can see the safety notice clearly, which is safer. Anti-rust and waterproof coatings can be applied on the front support rod 1 and the rear support rod 2 to better protect the multifunctional walker and its internal parts, increase its service life, and can also be used in rainy environments.

[0028] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a transversely penetrating socket 202 is provided on the rear support rod 2, a folding switch 203 is inserted into the socket 202, a folding limit hole 102 and an unfolding limit hole 101 are provided on the front support rod 1, when the rear support rod 2 and the front support rod 1 are in the unfolded state, the unfolding limit hole 101 is aligned with the socket 202, and when the rear support rod 2 and the front support rod 1 are in the folded state, the folding limit hole 102 is aligned with the socket 202.

[0029] Further, if Figure 4 As shown, the folding switch 203 is in the form of a latch, the right end of the folding switch 203 extends out of the socket 202, a cylindrical handle is installed on the right end of the folding switch 203, a spring 204 is sleeved on the folding switch 203, the left end of the spring 204 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rear support rod 2, the right end of the spring 204 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the handle, the spring 204 is in a stretched state, once the socket 202 is aligned with the expansion limit hole 101 or the folding limit hole 102, the spring 204 drives the folding switch 203 to be inserted into the expansion limit hole 101 or the folding limit hole 102, to achieve a limiting effect, to prevent the front support rod 1 and the rear support rod 2 from rotating, and to facilitate folding and unfolding.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1 , a crossbeam 5 is installed on the top of the two rear support rods 2, such as Figure 3 As shown, the cross section of the cross beam 5 is L-shaped, that is, it is composed of a bottom plate and a vertical plate on the left side of the bottom plate, and there is a side plate on each of the front and rear sides of the bottom plate. Figure 1 The storage basket 10 is in the form of a basket and is fixed to the front side of the crossbeam 5 (i.e. Figure 3 On the left side of the middle vertical plate), a storage basket 10 serves to store items.

[0031] Furthermore, the folding seat plate 7 is a square flat plate, such as Figure 2 As shown, a rotating shaft 701 is fixed on each of the left and right sides of the folding seat plate 7, and the inner walls on both sides of the crossbeam 5 (i.e. Figure 3 The inner wall of the middle side plate is provided with a mounting hole for inserting the rotating shaft 701. The rotating shaft 701 is inserted into the mounting hole so that the folding seat plate 7 can rotate. The torsion spring 702 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 701. One end of the torsion spring 702 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the crossbeam 5, and the other end of the torsion spring 702 is fixedly connected to the folding seat plate 7. The fixed connection method can be adhesive. The torsion spring 702 has the function of keeping the folding seat plate 7 vertical, which is convenient for the folding seat plate 7 to fold automatically. When the user needs to sit down, the folding seat plate 7 is pressed down by hand, and the folding seat plate 7 rotates to a horizontal state. The bottom plate of the crossbeam 5 plays the role of limiting and supporting the folding seat plate 7. The user sits directly on the folding seat plate 7, which is convenient for the user to sit down and relax after walking for a long time.

[0032] It should be noted that, since it is difficult for users with mobility impairment to stand up, in order to facilitate users to stand up after sitting down, a horizontal seat support rod 502 is installed on the rear side of the crossbeam 5, and the user can place his hands on the seat support rod 502 to support himself to stand up. After standing up, the folding seat plate 7 automatically rotates upward under the action of the torsion spring 702 and is automatically folded and stowed.

[0033] Furthermore, for the convenience of use, a groove can be provided on the folding seat plate 7, and a folding stool can be placed in the groove. The folding stool adopts a simple folding plastic stool in the prior art. When not in use, the folding stool can be folded and placed in the groove for easy storage. When needed, the folding stool can be taken out and unfolded for easy sitting. The folding stool can be hollowed out to facilitate heat dissipation and better use effect.

[0034] Combination Figure 1 As shown, in order to facilitate the use of users of different heights, a telescopic rod 6 is installed, and the telescopic rod 6 is mainly composed of two parts: a sleeve 602 and an extension rod 603, wherein the bottom end of the sleeve 602 and the top of the crossbeam 5 (specifically Figure 3 The top of the side plate of the middle cross beam 5 is fixedly connected, the extension rod 603 is inserted into the sleeve 602, and the handrail 601 is fixed to the top of the extension rod 603. Further, a stud is inserted into the outer wall of the sleeve 602, and the stud can be pressed against the internal extension rod 603 to fix the extension rod 603.

[0035] It should be noted that, similar to the studs in the prior art, a plum blossom handle can be installed at the outer end of the stud to facilitate the user to rotate. A row of holes can be opened in the extension rod 603, and the studs can be inserted into the holes to achieve a better fixing effect. Before the user uses it, the family can first adjust the overall length of the telescopic rod 6 through the studs, which is more convenient for the elderly to use.

[0036] It should be noted that in some implementations of this embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, a brake structure similar to that of a bicycle can be used, such as installing a handbrake on the lower side of the handrail 601. After squeezing the handbrake with the hand, the front wheel 3 and the rear wheel 4 can be restricted, making braking convenient.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 The positioning module 11 can adopt the Newman n50 gps tracker in the prior art, the detection module 8 can adopt the independent proximity sensor of the Keyence EV series in the prior art, and the Bluetooth emergency module can adopt the Lierda LSD1BT-STWB5500 Bluetooth module in the prior art. The positioning module 11 and the buzzer 801 are both installed on the crossbeam 5 and powered by a lithium battery. The detection module 8 is installed on the front support rod 1. The button 9 is electrically connected to the Bluetooth emergency module and is installed on the handrail 601. The Bluetooth emergency module establishes a connection with the user's mobile phone. Pressing the button 9 can control the user's mobile phone to dial the motor. The buzzer 801 is electrically connected to the detection module 8. The principle is the same as the doorbell store entry voice prompt in the prior art. When an obstacle or an object is detected approaching, the buzzer 801 issues a sound alarm.

[0038] It should be noted that the positioning module 11, Bluetooth distress module, detection module 8, etc. are all commonly used electronic components in the prior art. The circuits, electronic components and modules involved are all prior art and can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art. Needless to say, the content protected by the present utility model does not involve improvements to software and methods.

[0039] The working principle of the multifunctional walker is as follows:

[0040] A storage basket 10 is installed on the front side of the crossbeam 5 of the multifunctional walker. When the user goes out, he can place unused glasses, hats and other daily necessities in the storage basket 10, and can also place purchased vegetables and other food in the storage basket 10. The user does not need to put daily necessities into the pocket, nor does he need to carry the vegetables in his hand, which increases the portability of the items and greatly facilitates the use. At the same time, the detection module 8 can detect obstacles in front, and the buzzer 801 will sound an alarm after the obstacle is identified to be in the alarm range, so as to prevent the elderly from hitting hard objects due to dizziness, negligence and other reasons, and also to prevent passers-by from not seeing the elderly from having accidents. The positioning module 11 sends positioning information to the mobile phones of the user's family through the network, so that the family can accurately find the elderly after they get lost. The Bluetooth call for help module is connected to the user's mobile phone. When the user is in danger, the button 9 can be pressed at the first time. The Bluetooth call for help module controls the user's mobile phone to dial a preset emergency number to ensure that the user is treated in time.

[0041] In summary, the embodiment of the utility model provides a multifunctional walking aid, which includes a front support rod 1 and a rear support rod 2 that are hinged to each other, a front wheel 3 is arranged at the bottom of the front support rod 1, a rear wheel 4 is arranged at the bottom of the rear support rod 2, a crossbeam 5 is arranged between the tops of the two rear support rods 2, a storage basket 10 is arranged at the front side of the crossbeam 5, a folding seat plate 7 is hinged at the rear side of the crossbeam 5, a telescopic rod 6 is arranged at the top of the crossbeam 5, the telescopic rod 6 is arranged with an armrest 601, the crossbeam 5 is provided with a positioning module 11, the front support rod 1 is provided with a detection module 8, the detection module 8 is electrically connected to a buzzer 801, the armrest 601 is provided with a Bluetooth emergency module, and the Bluetooth emergency module is electrically connected to a button 9. A rotating shaft 701 is arranged on both sides of the folding seat plate 7, and mounting holes for inserting the rotating shaft 701 are arranged on the inner walls of both sides of the crossbeam 5, and the bottom of the crossbeam 5 specifically supports the support plate 501 of the folding seat plate 7. The rotating shaft 701 is sleeved with a torsion spring 702, one end of which is fixedly connected to the cross beam 5, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the folding seat plate 7. The rear support rod 2 is provided with a connecting shaft 201 passing through the front support rod 1, and the rear support rod 2 is provided with a socket 202, through which a folding switch 203 passes, and the front support rod 1 is provided with an unfolding limit hole 101 and a folding limit hole 102 adapted to the socket 202. The folding switch 203 is sleeved with a spring 204, and the spring 204 is fixedly connected to the rear support rod 2. The telescopic rod 6 includes a sleeve 602 and an extension rod 603 inserted into the sleeve 602, the sleeve 602 is provided with a stud pressed against the extension rod 603, the sleeve 602 is connected to the cross beam 5, and the handrail 601 is connected to the extension rod 603. A seat support rod 502 is provided on the rear side of the cross beam 5. Both the front support rod 1 and the rear support rod 2 are provided with reflective sheets. Therefore, the multifunctional walking aid of the utility model has the beneficial effects of diverse functions and convenient use.

[0042] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may be subject to various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional walking aid, characterized in that: It includes a front support rod and a rear support rod hinged to each other, a front wheel is arranged at the bottom of the front support rod, a rear wheel is arranged at the bottom of the rear support rod, a crossbeam is arranged between the top ends of the two rear support rods, a storage basket is arranged at the front side of the crossbeam, a folding seat plate is hinged at the rear side of the crossbeam, a telescopic rod is arranged at the top of the crossbeam, the telescopic rod is arranged with an armrest, the crossbeam is arranged with a positioning module, the front support rod is arranged with a detection module, the detection module is electrically connected to a buzzer, the armrest is arranged with a Bluetooth emergency call module, and the Bluetooth emergency call module is electrically connected to a button.

2. The multifunctional walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: Rotating shafts are arranged on both sides of the folding seat plate, mounting holes for inserting the rotating shafts are arranged on the inner walls on both sides of the cross beam, and the bottom of the cross beam specifically supports the supporting plate of the folding seat plate.

3. The multifunctional walking aid according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating shaft sleeve is provided with a torsion spring, one end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the cross beam, and the other end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the folding seat plate.

4. The multifunctional walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear support rod is provided with a connecting shaft passing through the front support rod, the rear support rod is provided with a socket, a folding switch passes through the socket, and the front support rod is provided with an unfolding limit hole and a folding limit hole adapted to the socket.

5. The multifunctional walking aid according to claim 4, characterized in that: The folding switch sleeve is provided with a spring, and the spring is fixedly connected to the rear support rod.

6. The multifunctional walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic rod comprises a sleeve and an extension rod inserted into the sleeve, the sleeve is provided with a stud for fixing the extension rod, the sleeve is connected to the crossbeam, and the handrail is connected to the extension rod.

7. The multifunctional walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: A seat support rod is arranged on the rear side of the cross beam.

8. The multifunctional walking aid according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The front support rod and the rear support rod are both provided with reflective sheets.

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