Walking aid

By designing foldable support frame and seat assembly, the problem of existing walkers being inconvenient to fold and store during storage and movement is solved, and the walkers are easily folded and stored.

CN223026340UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-27ZHEJIANG MATESIDE MEDICAL DEVICES TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421162563.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-27
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-27

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Technical Problem

The existing walkers are not easy to fold and store when storing and moving, and take up a lot of space.

Method used

A walker including a support frame, a first support rod, a second support rod and a seat folding assembly is designed. The folding of the walker and the seat cushion is realized by rotating the folding support and the seat cushion, and reducing the angle between the second support rod and the support frame.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the convenient folding and storage of the walker, which is convenient for storage and movement, for example, it can be placed in the trunk separately.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a walking aid which comprises a supporting frame, a first supporting rod, a second supporting rod and a seat folding assembly. The seat folding assembly comprises a seat cushion and a folding bracket; a rear cross rod is arranged between the supporting frames on the left side and the right side, a first supporting rod is arranged on the supporting rods, and a second supporting rod is hinged to the first supporting rod. A front cross rod is arranged between the first supporting rods on the left side and the right side. The front end of the folding support is hinged to the second supporting rod, and the rear side of the folding support is arranged on the upper side of the rear cross rod. And the seat cushion is arranged on the folding bracket. The folding support is pulled from the rear side, the folding support and the seat cushion can be rotated, after the seat cushion is folded, the second supporting rod can be rotated, so that the included angle between the second supporting rod and the supporting frame is reduced, and folding of the walking aid is achieved under the condition that the second supporting rod and the supporting frame are basically parallel. And the seat cushion can be stored.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of walking aids, and particularly relates to a walking aid. Background Art

[0002] A walking aid is a walking support tool for the elderly with inconvenient mobility, certain trauma patients, hemiplegic patients and the disabled. It can assist the human body to support the weight, maintain balance and exercise walking. At present, the walking aid can not only be used as a walking support tool, but also be provided with a seat for the user to rest.

[0003] A walking aid usually needs to occupy a certain use space. There are a large number of non-foldable walking aids on the market at present, which are not convenient for storage and movement. Therefore, it is necessary to design a walking aid that is convenient for folding and storing. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of the above technical problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a walking aid which is convenient for folding and storing.

[0005] The utility model discloses a walking aid, which comprises a support frame, a first support rod, a second support rod and a seat folding assembly; the seat folding assembly comprises a seat cushion and a folding bracket; a rear cross bar is arranged between the support frames on the left and right sides, a first support rod is arranged on the support frame, and the second support rod is hinged on the first support rod; a front cross bar is arranged between the first support rods on the left and right sides; the front end of the folding bracket is hinged on the second support rod, and the rear side is arranged on the upper side of the rear cross bar; the seat cushion is installed on the folding bracket.

[0006] Preferably, the seat folding assembly further comprises a short rod, one end of the short rod is hinged on the support frame, and the other end is hinged on the folding bracket.

[0007] Preferably, the front side of the seat cushion is rotatably installed on the front cross bar through an installation hoop; a storage box is arranged on the lower side of the seat cushion.

[0008] Preferably, a handle lifting assembly is arranged on the upper side of the support frame, the handle lifting assembly comprises a lifting rod and an adjustment button, the lifting rod is slidably installed in the support frame, the adjustment button is rotatably installed in an adjustment groove of the support frame through a rotating shaft, a plurality of gear holes are arranged on the lifting rod, and a locking pin matched with the gear holes is arranged on the adjustment button.

[0009] Preferably, the locking pin is installed on the lower side of the adjustment button; a spring is arranged on the lower side of the adjustment button; a handle is arranged on the upper side of the lifting rod.

[0010] Preferably, it further includes a hind leg assembly. An installation seat is provided on the lower side of the support frame. A spring bean is provided on the installation seat. The hind leg assembly includes a hind leg rod, and an installation hole matching with the spring bean is provided on the hind leg rod. The hind leg rod is positioned on the installation seat through the spring bean and the installation hole, and is detachably installed on the installation seat through a first hand-tightening screw.

[0011] Preferably, it further includes a front leg assembly. The front leg assembly includes a front fork, and the front fork is detachably installed on the front side of the second support rod through a second hand-tightening screw.

[0012] Preferably, a footrest assembly is provided on the front fork; a folding armrest assembly is provided on the first support rod.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: Pull the folding bracket from the rear side, the folding bracket and the seat cushion can be rotated. After folding the seat cushion, the second support rod can be rotated to reduce the included angle between the second support rod and the support frame, realizing the folding of the walking aid and the storage of the seat cushion. Description of the Drawings

[0014] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the walking aid of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the handle lifting assembly;

[0016] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the hind leg assembly;

[0017] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the installation seat;

[0018] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the front leg assembly;

[0019] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the seat folding assembly.

[0020] Markings in the figure: 1 walking aid, 11 support frame, 12 handle, 14 driving wheel, 2 folding armrest assembly, 21 first support rod, 22 second support rod, 3 footrest assembly, 4 handle lifting assembly, 41 lifting rod, 411 gear hole, 42 adjustment button, 43 locking pin, 44 rotating shaft, 45 adjustment slot, 46 spring, 5 hind leg assembly, 51 installation seat, 52 first hand-tightening screw, 53 spring bean, 54 hind leg rod, 55 installation hole, 6 front leg assembly, 62 second hand-tightening screw, 63 front fork, 7 seat folding assembly, 71 seat cushion, 711 installation clamp, 712 front cross bar, 72 storage box, 73 rear cross bar, 74 folding bracket, 75 short rod. Detailed Embodiments

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Apparently, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] The following further describes the present utility model in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0023] A walking aid 1, as Figures 1 - 6 , includes a support frame 11, a first support rod 21, a second support rod 22, and a seat folding assembly 7; the seat folding assembly 7 includes a seat cushion 71 and a folding bracket 74; a rear crossbar 73 is arranged between the support frames 11 on the left and right sides, a first support rod 21 is arranged on the support frame 11, and the second support rod 22 is hinged to the first support rod 21; a front crossbar 712 is arranged between the first support rods 21 on the left and right sides; the front end of the folding bracket 74 is hinged to the second support rod 22, and the rear side is arranged on the upper side of the rear crossbar 73; the seat cushion 71 is installed on the folding bracket 74.

[0024] As Figure 6 , by pulling the folding bracket 74 from the rear side, the folding bracket 74 and the seat cushion 71 can be rotated. After folding the seat cushion 71, the second support rod 22 can be rotated to reduce the angle between the second support rod 22 and the support frame 11. When they are substantially parallel, the folding of the walking aid and the storage of the seat cushion are realized. It is convenient for the folding and storage of the walking aid. For example, it can be separately placed in the trunk after folding.

[0025] As Figure 6 , the seat folding assembly 7 further includes a short rod 75, one end of the short rod 75 is hinged to the support frame 11, and the other end is hinged to the folding bracket 74. The strength of the folding assembly 7 can be improved. The front side of the seat cushion 71 is rotatably installed on the front crossbar 712 through a mounting hoop 711; a storage box 72 is arranged on the lower side of the seat cushion 71. Figure 6 The seat cushion 71 is removed from

[0026] As Figure 1 and Figure 2, a handle lifting assembly 4 is provided on the upper side of the support frame 11. The handle lifting assembly 4 includes a lifting rod 41 and an adjustment button 42. The lifting rod 41 is slidably installed in the support frame 11. The adjustment button 42 is rotatably installed in an adjustment slot 45 of the support frame 11 through a rotating shaft 44. A plurality of gear holes 411 are provided on the lifting rod 41, and a locking pin 43 matching the gear holes 411 is provided on the adjustment button 42. It is convenient to adjust the height of the handle 12.

[0027] More specifically, the locking pin 43 is installed on the lower side of the adjustment button 42; a spring 46 is provided on the lower side of the adjustment button 42; a handle 12 is provided on the upper side of the lifting rod 41. The spring 46 automatically locks the locking pin 43 in the gear hole 411.

[0028] After pressing the adjustment button 42, the locking pin 43 is unlocked. After adjusting the corresponding gear hole of the lifting rod 41 and then releasing the adjustment button 42, the lifting rod 41 and the handle installed on the upper side of the lifting rod 41 can be automatically locked.

[0029] Such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the present invention further includes a rear leg assembly 5. An installation seat 51 is provided on the lower side of the support frame 11. A spring bean 53 is provided on the installation seat 51. The rear leg assembly 5 includes a rear leg rod 54. An installation hole 55 matching the spring bean 53 is provided on the rear leg rod 54; the rear leg rod 54 is positioned on the installation seat 51 through the spring bean 53 and the installation hole, and is detachably installed on the installation seat 51 through a first hand-tightening screw 52. Among them, the spring bean 53 and the hand-tightening screw 52 are prior arts, and the present invention will not elaborate.

[0030] Such as Figure 5 , the present invention further includes a front leg assembly 6. The front leg assembly 6 includes a front fork 63. The front fork 63 is detachably installed on the front side of the second support rod 22 through a second hand-tightening screw 62. A footrest assembly 3 is provided on the front fork 63; a folding armrest assembly 2 is provided on the first support rod 21.

[0031] The present invention can realize the folding of the seat cushion, armrests, and handle, as well as the quick disassembly and assembly of the front leg assembly and the rear leg assembly. It is convenient for folding and storage.

[0032] The present invention overcomes the following defects of the prior art: the footrest is connected by a hook, which is not beautiful, inconvenient to fold, needs to be removed and hung on the reverse side, the operation is cumbersome, and it is easy to lose; the overall integrity of the armrest support structure is not good, and the folding of the armrest is unlocked through a small bump switch, and the operation is not convenient; the lifting of the grip is complex, and it is necessary to loosen the hand-tightening screw, pull it to the appropriate position, and then tighten the hand-tightening screw.

[0033] Solve the problems of complex pedal storage operation and exposed mounting structure, and solve the problems of difficult operation of the armrest locking switch and poor integrity of the support structure; simplify the handle lifting operation and make it more user-friendly. The present invention and the new model have the following advantages: the handle lifting operation is simple and fast; the local structure of the armrest has better integrity and is easier to operate; the pedal can be quickly folded.

[0034] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various changes and modifications. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, 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 walking aid, characterized in that: It comprises a support frame (11), a first support rod (21), a second support rod (22) and a seat folding assembly (7); The seat folding assembly (7) comprises a seat cushion (71) and a folding bracket (74); A rear crossbar (73) is provided between the support frames (11) on the left and right sides, a first support rod (21) is provided on the support frame (11), and a second support rod (22) is hinged on the first support rod (21); A front crossbar (712) is arranged between the first support bars (21) on the left and right sides; The front end of the folding bracket (74) is hinged on the second support rod (22), and the rear side is arranged on the upper side of the rear cross bar (73); The seat cushion (71) is mounted on the folding bracket (74).

2. The walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat folding assembly (7) further comprises a short rod (75), One end of the short rod (75) is hinged to the support frame (11), and the other end is hinged to the folding bracket (74).

3. The walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the seat cushion (71) is rotatably mounted on the front crossbar (712) by means of a mounting hoop (711); A storage box (72) is provided on the lower side of the seat cushion (71).

4. The walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle lifting assembly (4) is arranged on the upper side of the support frame (11). The handle lifting assembly (4) comprises a lifting rod (41) and an adjustment button (42). The lifting rod (41) is slidably mounted in the support frame (11), and the adjustment button (42) is rotatably mounted in the adjustment slot (45) of the support frame (11) via a rotating shaft (44). The lifting rod (41) is provided with a plurality of gear holes (411). The adjustment button (42) is provided with a lock pin (43) that matches the gear position hole (411).

5. The walking aid according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking pin (43) is installed on the lower side of the adjusting button (42); A spring (46) is provided on the lower side of the adjustment button (42); A handle (12) is provided on the upper side of the lifting rod (41).

6. The walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes a rear leg assembly (5), A mounting seat (51) is provided at the lower side of the support frame (11), and a spring bean (53) is provided on the mounting seat (51). The rear leg assembly (5) comprises a rear leg rod (54), and the rear leg rod (54) is provided with a mounting hole (55) that matches the spring bean (53); The rear leg rod (54) is positioned on the mounting seat (51) through the spring bean (53) and the mounting hole, and is detachably mounted on the mounting seat (51) through a first hand screw (52).

7. The walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a front leg assembly (6), wherein the front leg assembly (6) includes a front fork (63), The front fork (63) is detachably mounted on the front side of the second support rod (22) via a second hand screw (62).

8. The walking aid according to claim 7, characterized in that: The front fork (63) is provided with a pedal assembly (3); A folding armrest assembly (2) is provided on the first support rod (21).