Multifunctional rehabilitation walking stick

Through the design of the multi-functional rehabilitation cane, the flexible switching between the cane between the one-legged and four-legged cane is achieved, solving the problem of inconvenience in use in different scenarios, and improving the flexibility and stability of use.

CN223054714UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-04KUNSHAN TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE HOSPITAL +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421715506.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-19
Publication Date
2025-07-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing one-leg and four-legged canes cannot be switched at will in different usage scenarios, resulting in inconvenience in use.

Method used

A multi-functional rehabilitation cane is designed to achieve flexible switching between a single-leg and a four-legged cane through an adjustable connection between a handle and a support rod, combining a drive assembly and a locking assembly.

Benefits of technology

It improves the flexibility and stability of the cane in different environments and meets the needs of different ground conditions.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional rehabilitation walking stick, which belongs to the technical field of rehabilitation instruments and comprises a handle, a connecting rod is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the handle, a supporting rod is arranged at the bottom of the connecting rod and is in a cavity shape, and the surface of the connecting rod is slidably connected with an inner cavity of the supporting rod. The surface of the supporting rod is provided with a positioning assembly used for fixing the using length of the supporting rod and the using length of the connecting rod, and four sets of fixing grooves are formed in the bottom of the supporting rod. The main body structure of the walking stick is formed by the handle, the connecting rod and the supporting rod, the connecting rod and the supporting rod are arranged in an adjustable mode, the using length of the walking stick can be adjusted, the foldable supporting legs can be folded or put away through the driving assembly, and the walking stick can be used in different using environments. The walking stick can be switched into a corresponding single-foot type walking stick or a corresponding four-foot type walking stick, and through the arrangement of the device, the using flexibility and stability of the walking stick can be improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of rehabilitation instruments, in particular to a multifunctional rehabilitation cane. Background Technique

[0002] With the aggravation of social aging, more and more elderly people have physical dysfunction, impairment, and lifelong disability due to aging or diseases. At this time, choosing a suitable assistive tool can better help patients with rehabilitation exercises and ensure the safety of patients. The function of a cane is to support body weight, maintain standing balance, and assist walking, so as to compensate for and improve the walking ability, thereby ensuring the safety of patients. At present, there are single-foot, three-foot, and four-foot canes on the market, each with its own advantages and disadvantages:

[0003] 1. Single-foot cane

[0004] Advantages: Light weight, convenient for going up and down stairs, and a wide range of use environments.

[0005] Disadvantages: On flat ground, the stability is worse than that of a four-foot cane.

[0006] 2. Four-foot cane

[0007] Advantages: More stable on flat ground.

[0008] Disadvantages: Not suitable for going up and down stairs and uneven roads. Only slow walking is allowed, and it is unstable during fast walking.

[0009] The Chinese patent with the publication number of CN216258165U discloses a portable rehabilitation cane, which relates to the technical field of canes. It includes a handle, and a fixing rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the handle. A switch is arranged on the left side of the fixing rod at the bottom of the handle. The utility model is provided with a locking mechanism and a shock absorption component. Press the knob downwards, and through the magnetic attraction connection between the first magnet and the second magnet, the knob is fixed. The knob drives the connecting plate to move upwards through the pull rope, so that the sleeve is separated from the hinge and the folding rod, making the folding rod easy to fold and store, thus being convenient to carry. When in use, rotate the folding rod to be in a straight line with the fixing rod, and dial the knob outwards. The connecting plate moves downwards under the action of the spring, so that the sleeve is sleeved with the hinge and the folding rod, so that the folding rod is fixed to the fixing rod. The operation is convenient and fast. At the same time, four anti-slip feet are in contact with the ground to play a role in anti-slip for the device. At the same time, the airbag deforms under pressure to play a role in shock absorption and buffering for the device.

[0010] A Chinese patent with the publication number CN217722849U discloses an elderly medical rehabilitation folding cane, which includes a cane handle, a support plate and a grip. The outer periphery of the bottom of the support plate is evenly provided with legs around the central position. Springs are welded between the legs and the support plate. Fixed straps A and B are respectively sleeved on the top and bottom of the outer periphery of the cane handle, and a shoulder strap is connected between the fixed straps A and B. The balanced support structure of this cane is convenient for changing the telescopic angle according to the terrain, thus greatly improving the support stability.

[0011] The cane involved in the above patent is used separately for single-foot type and four-foot type, and it cannot be switched for use. It cannot be switched arbitrarily when used in different scenarios, so it is inconvenient to use. Therefore, we need to propose a multifunctional rehabilitation cane. Utility Model Content

[0012] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a multifunctional rehabilitation cane, which has the advantage of being conveniently switched into a single-foot type or a four-foot type cane according to the usage scenario, so as to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0013] To achieve the above object, the present utility model provides a multifunctional rehabilitation cane, including a handle. A connecting rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the handle. A support rod is arranged at the bottom of the connecting rod. The support rod is provided with a cavity. The surface of the connecting rod is slidably connected with the inner cavity of the support rod. A positioning component for fixing the use length of the support rod and the connecting rod is arranged on the surface of the support rod. Four groups of fixing grooves are opened at the bottom of the support rod. A foldable foot is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the fixing groove through a hinge shaft. A support pad is fixedly installed on the surface of the foldable foot. A driving component for unfolding or retracting the foldable foot is installed in the inner cavity of the support rod.

[0014] Preferably, the driving component includes a driving rod slidably connected to the inner cavity of the support rod. The bottom of the driving rod is movably connected with the foldable foot through a linkage component. Connecting blocks are fixedly installed on both sides of the driving rod. One end of the connecting block away from the driving rod penetrates through the support rod and extends to the outside of the support rod to be fixedly installed with a driving sleeve. The inner wall of the driving sleeve is slidably connected with the surface of the support rod. A locking component for fixing the position of the driving rod is arranged on the surface of the support rod.

[0015] Preferably, the locking component includes a locking tube fixedly installed on one side of the support rod. One end of the locking tube is threadedly connected with a locking rod. One end of the locking rod sequentially penetrates through the locking tube and the support rod and extends into the inner cavity of the support rod to be in contact with the surface of the driving rod.

[0016] Preferably, the linkage assembly includes four mounting grooves formed at the bottom end of the driving rod. The mounting grooves are correspondingly arranged with the fixing grooves. A first rotating shaft is rotatably installed in the inner cavity of the mounting groove. A linkage rod is rotatably connected to the surface of the first rotating shaft. One end of the linkage rod away from the first rotating shaft is movably connected to the surface of the foldable support leg through a second rotating shaft.

[0017] Preferably, a channel is formed on the surface of the support rod at the corresponding position of the connecting block. The surface of the connecting block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the channel.

[0018] Preferably, a spring telescopic rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner cavity of the support rod. The telescopic end of the spring telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the driving rod.

[0019] Preferably, the positioning assembly includes a positioning tube fixedly installed on one side of the support rod. One end of the positioning tube is threadedly connected with a positioning rod. One end of the positioning rod sequentially penetrates through the positioning tube and the support rod and extends into the inner cavity of the support rod to be in fit with the surface of the connecting rod.

[0020] Preferably, hinge holes adapted to the hinge shaft are formed on the inner wall of the fixing groove. Both ends of the hinge shaft are rotatably connected to the inner walls of the corresponding hinge holes.

[0021] Preferably, the handle is arc-shaped, and anti-slip patterns are formed on the surface of the handle.

[0022] Preferably, the foldable support leg is arc-shaped, and the outer surface curvature of the foldable support leg is consistent with the curvature of the surface of the support rod.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0024] The main structure of the walking stick of the present utility model is composed of a handle, a connecting rod and a support rod. The connection between the connecting rod and the support rod is adjustable, and the use length of the walking stick can be adjusted. Through the setting of the driving assembly, the foldable support leg can be folded or retracted. When facing different use environments, the walking stick can be switched into a corresponding single-foot walking stick or four-foot walking stick. Through the setting of this device, the flexibility and stability of the walking stick during use can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the four-foot walking stick of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the single-foot walking stick of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the driving sleeve and the connecting block of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 Structural schematic diagram of the positioning component and locking component of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 Structural schematic diagram of the linkage component of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view at position A in the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 For the present utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view at position B in the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 8 For the present utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view at position C in the present utility model.

[0033] In the figure: 1. Handle; 2. Connecting rod; 3. Support rod; 4. Fixed groove; 5. Hinge shaft; 6. Foldable foot; 7. Support pad; 8. Driving rod; 9. Connecting block; 10. Driving sleeve; 11. Locking tube; 12. Locking rod; 13. Installation groove; 14. First rotating shaft; 15. Linkage rod; 16. Second rotating shaft; 17. Channel; 18. Spring telescopic rod; 19. Positioning tube; 20. Positioning rod; 21. Hinge hole. Specific embodiments

[0034] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0035] Please refer to Figures 1-8 , the present utility model provides a multifunctional rehabilitation cane, including a handle 1, the handle 1 is arc-shaped, and the surface of the handle 1 is provided with anti-slip lines. The bottom of the handle 1 is fixedly installed with a connecting rod 2, the bottom of the connecting rod 2 is provided with a support rod 3, the support rod 3 is provided with a cavity, the surface of the connecting rod 2 is slidably connected with the inner cavity of the support rod 3, and the surface of the support rod 3 is provided with a positioning component for fixing the use lengths of the support rod 3 and the connecting rod 2. The positioning component includes a positioning tube 19 fixedly installed on one side of the support rod 3, one end of the positioning tube 19 is threadedly connected with a positioning rod 20, and one end of the positioning rod 20 sequentially passes through the positioning tube 19 and the support rod 3 and extends into the inner cavity of the support rod 3 to be in contact with the surface of the connecting rod 2.

[0036] In this embodiment, the length between the connecting rod 2 and the support rod 3 can be adjusted, so that the overall use length of the cane can be adjusted. During adjustment, the user can pull the handle 1 to drive the connecting rod 2 to slide in the inner cavity of the support rod 3 to adjust the use length of the cane. After the adjustment is completed, the user can tighten the positioning rod 20 to fix the use length of the cane. In this embodiment, anti-slip patterns are provided on the surface of the handle 1, which can improve the anti-slip performance of the cane during use.

[0037] Preferably, four groups of fixing grooves 4 are provided at the bottom of the support rod 3. A collapsible foot 6 is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the fixing groove 4 through a hinge shaft 5. Hinge holes 21 adapted to the hinge shaft 5 are provided on the inner wall of the fixing groove 4. Both ends of the hinge shaft 5 are rotatably connected to the inner walls of the corresponding hinge holes 21. A support pad 7 is fixedly installed on the surface of the collapsible foot 6. A driving assembly for unfolding or folding up the collapsible foot 6 is installed in the inner cavity of the support rod 3. The driving assembly includes a driving rod 8 slidably connected to the inner cavity of the support rod 3. The bottom of the driving rod 8 is movably connected to the collapsible foot 6 through a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly includes four groups of installation grooves 13 provided at the bottom end of the driving rod 8. The installation grooves 13 are arranged corresponding to the fixing grooves 4. A first rotating shaft 14 is rotatably installed in the inner cavity of the installation groove 13. A linkage rod 15 is rotatably connected to the surface of the first rotating shaft 14. One end of the linkage rod 15 away from the first rotating shaft 14 is movably connected to the surface of the collapsible foot 6 through a second rotating shaft 16. Connection blocks 9 are fixedly installed on both sides of the driving rod 8. One end of the connection block 9 away from the driving rod 8 penetrates through the support rod 3 and extends to the outside of the support rod 3 to be fixedly installed with a driving sleeve 10. The inner wall of the driving sleeve 10 is slidably connected to the surface of the support rod 3.

[0038] When the indoor ground is flat, use the four feet to increase the stress area and have better stability; when using the four feet on stairs, sloping or inclined ground, or uneven outdoor ground, it is easy to fall, and at this time it automatically switches to a single foot. The user can switch between a single-foot cane and a four-foot cane through the driving assembly. For example, when switching a single-foot cane to a four-foot cane, the user can move the driving sleeve 10 downward. The movement of the driving sleeve 10 will drive the driving rod 8 to move downward through the connection block 9, and then push the collapsible foot 6 through the linkage rod 15, unfold it and lock and fix the position of the driving rod 8 through the locking assembly, thus completing the process of switching the single-foot cane to a four-foot cane. Conversely, the principle of switching a four-foot cane to a single-foot cane is the same, and just operate the above steps in reverse.

[0039] Among them, a channel 17 is provided on the surface of the support rod 3 corresponding to the connection block 9, and the surface of the connection block 9 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the channel 17. Through the setting of the channel 17, a moving space can be provided for the connection block 9. A spring telescopic rod 18 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner cavity of the support rod 3, and the telescopic end of the spring telescopic rod 18 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the driving rod 8. Through the setting of the spring telescopic rod 18, when the foldable foot 6 needs to be retracted, the user only needs to loosen the locking rod 12. At this time, the telescopic end of the spring telescopic rod 18 will push the driving rod 8 upward to assist in retracting the foldable foot 6.

[0040] It is worth noting that the foldable foot 6 is arc-shaped, and the outer surface curvature of the foldable foot 6 is consistent with the curvature of the surface of the support rod 3. When the foldable foot 6 is retracted, it can fit well with the support rod 3 to avoid the problem of unevenness of the whole walking stick.

[0041] Furthermore, a locking assembly for fixing the position of the driving rod 8 is provided on the surface of the support rod 3. The locking assembly includes a locking tube 11 fixedly installed on one side of the support rod 3. One end of the locking tube 11 is threadedly connected with a locking rod 12. One end of the locking rod 12 sequentially penetrates through the locking tube 11 and the support rod 3 and extends into the inner cavity of the support rod 3 to fit with the surface of the driving rod 8. Through the setting of the locking assembly, after the foldable foot 6 is opened or retracted, the user can tighten the locking rod 12 to lock and fix the position of the foldable foot 6.

[0042] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multifunctional rehabilitation cane, characterized in that, Comprising: A handle (1); A connecting rod (2) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the handle (1). A support rod (3) is arranged at the bottom of the connecting rod (2). The support rod (3) is provided with a cavity, and the surface of the connecting rod (2) is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the support rod (3); A positioning component for fixing the use lengths of the support rod (3) and the connecting rod (2) is arranged on the surface of the support rod (3); Four groups of fixing grooves (4) are formed at the bottom of the support rod (3). A foldable support leg (6) is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the fixing groove (4) through a hinge shaft (5). A support pad (7) is fixedly installed on the surface of the foldable support leg (6); A driving component for unfolding or folding up the foldable support legs (6) is installed in the inner cavity of the support rod (3).

2. The multi-functional rehabilitation cane according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving component includes a driving rod (8) slidably connected to the inner cavity of the support rod (3). The bottom of the driving rod (8) is movably connected to the foldable support legs (6) through a linkage component. Connecting blocks (9) are fixedly installed on both sides of the driving rod (8). One end of the connecting block (9) far away from the driving rod (8) penetrates through the support rod (3) and extends to the outside of the support rod (3) to be fixedly installed with a driving sleeve (10). The inner wall of the driving sleeve (10) is slidably connected to the surface of the support rod (3). A locking component for fixing the position of the driving rod (8) is arranged on the surface of the support rod (3).

3. The multifunctional rehabilitation cane according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking component includes a locking tube (11) fixedly installed on one side of the support rod (3). One end of the locking tube (11) is threadedly connected with a locking rod (12). One end of the locking rod (12) sequentially penetrates through the locking tube (11) and the support rod (3) and extends to the inner cavity of the support rod (3) to be in fit with the surface of the driving rod (8).

4. The multifunctional rehabilitation cane according to claim 2, wherein: The linkage component includes four groups of installation grooves (13) formed at the bottom end of the driving rod (8). The installation grooves (13) are arranged corresponding to the fixing grooves (4). A first rotating shaft (14) is rotatably installed in the inner cavity of the installation groove (13). A linkage rod (15) is rotatably connected to the surface of the first rotating shaft (14). One end of the linkage rod (15) far away from the first rotating shaft (14) is movably connected to the surface of the foldable support leg (6) through a second rotating shaft (16).

5. The multifunctional rehabilitation cane according to claim 2, wherein: A groove (17) is formed on the surface of the support rod (3) and at the corresponding position of the connecting block (9). The surface of the connecting block (9) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove (17).

6. The multifunctional rehabilitation cane according to claim 2, characterized in that: A spring telescopic rod (18) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner cavity of the support rod (3). The telescopic end of the spring telescopic rod (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the driving rod (8).

7. The multifunctional rehabilitation cane according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning component includes a positioning tube (19) fixedly installed on one side of the support rod (3). One end of the positioning tube (19) is threadedly connected with a positioning rod (20). One end of the positioning rod (20) sequentially penetrates through the positioning tube (19) and the support rod (3) and extends to the inner cavity of the support rod (3) to be in fit with the surface of the connecting rod (2).

8. The multifunctional rehabilitation cane according to claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the fixed groove (4) is provided with a hinge hole (21) adapted to the hinge shaft (5), and both ends of the hinge shaft (5) are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the corresponding hinge hole (21).

9. The multi-functional rehabilitation cane according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (1) is arranged in an arc shape, and anti-slip lines are provided on the surface of the handle (1).

10. The multifunctional rehabilitation cane according to claim 1, wherein: The foldable support leg (6) is arranged in an arc shape, and the radian of the outer surface of the foldable support leg (6) is consistent with the radian of the surface of the support rod (3).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Rehabilitation walking stick convenient to carry

    CN216258165U

  • Medical rehabilitation folding walking stick for old people

    CN217722849U