Multifunctional walking stick

By designing a multifunctional crutch with a hanging mechanism and foldable support wheels on the crutch, the problem of the inconvenience of elderly people carrying items when shopping is solved, and convenient travel is achieved and manpower is saved.

CN223323108UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12QILU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (SHANDONG ACADEMY OF SCIENCES)
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423005015.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-06
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When elderly people go shopping, if they buy many or heavy items, it is difficult for them to carry them conveniently, causing inconvenience in travel.

Method used

A multifunctional crutch is designed, which is equipped with a hanging mechanism and foldable support wheels. The hanging mechanism is used to hang objects, and the support wheels provide support and slide when needed to reduce the burden.

Benefits of technology

It improves the convenience of carrying when shopping for the elderly, reduces the burden of carrying items, and saves manpower through the support wheels, making walking easier.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a multifunctional walking stick which comprises a walking stick rod with a handle at the top end, a plurality of sets of object hanging mechanisms are arranged on the walking stick rod and arranged at intervals in the length direction of the walking stick, and the bottom of the walking stick rod is connected with a supporting wheel through a folding mechanism. The folding mechanism comprises a first sliding ring, a first connecting rod, four supporting plates and a lifting driving mechanism used for driving the first sliding ring to ascend and descend, the first sliding ring is arranged on the outer wall of the walking stick rod through the lifting driving mechanism, one end of each supporting plate is hinged to the walking stick rod, and the supporting plates are located below the first sliding ring. The four supporting plates are evenly distributed along the circumferential side of the walking stick rod, one end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the first sliding ring, the other end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the tops of the supporting plates, and the supporting wheels are rotationally arranged at the bottoms of the supporting plates. According to the shopping cart, the hanging mechanism and the foldable supporting wheels are arranged, so that the convenience of carrying articles when old people go out for shopping can be effectively improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of crutch, in particular to a multifunctional crutch. Background Art

[0002] With the development of society, in order to further facilitate the travel of the elderly, various types of crutches have appeared on the market, such as those with lights to facilitate the elderly to travel at night, those that can store umbrellas inside, those with a pipe handle, etc. Various types of crutches meet the needs of the elderly in different aspects.

[0003] Currently, many elderly people go to the market or the bazaar, but they have certain inconveniences when shopping: when the elderly buy a lot of or heavy items, it is often inconvenient for them to carry the items, and it is difficult for them to walk with a lot of or heavy items. This can easily cause trouble for the elderly, and there is a need for a cane that is convenient for the elderly to go shopping. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the problems in the background technology, the utility model proposes a multifunctional crutch, including a crutch rod with a handle at the top, multiple groups of hanging mechanisms are provided on the crutch rod, and the multiple groups of hanging mechanisms are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the crutch, and the bottom of the crutch rod is connected to a support wheel through a folding mechanism, and the folding mechanism includes a first slip ring, a first connecting rod, a support plate and a lifting drive mechanism for driving the first slip ring to rise and fall, the first slip ring is arranged on the outer wall of the crutch rod through the lifting drive mechanism, one end of the support plate is hinged to the crutch rod, and the support plate is located below the first slip ring. There are four support plates, and the four support plates are evenly arranged along the circumference of the crutch rod, one end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the first slip ring, and the other end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the top of the support plate, and the support wheel is rotatably set at the bottom of the support plate.

[0005] Preferably, the lifting drive mechanism includes a rotating drum, which is sleeved on the outer wall of the crutch rod and rotatably connected to the crutch rod. The outer wall of the rotating drum is provided with an external thread, and the inner wall of the first slip ring is provided with an internal thread matching the external thread. The first slip ring is connected to the outer wall of the rotating drum through the matching thread of the external thread and the internal thread.

[0006] Preferably, a hand-held cylinder is coaxially fixed to the top of the rotating cylinder, the outer diameter of the hand-held cylinder is larger than the inner diameter of the first slip ring, and the outer wall of the hand-held cylinder is provided with anti-slip grooves.

[0007] Preferably, mounting plates are respectively provided on both sides of the support plate away from one end of the crutch rod, the two mounting plates are symmetrically arranged, one end of the mounting plate extends to the bottom of the support plate, and the support wheel is located between the two mounting plates and is rotatably connected to the extended ends of the two mounting plates.

[0008] Preferably, the hanging mechanism includes a second sliding ring, a second connecting rod, a hanging rod, a return spring and a fixed ring, the fixed ring is sleeved on the outer wall of the crutch rod and fixedly connected to the crutch rod, the second sliding ring is sleeved on the outer wall of the crutch rod and slidably connected to the crutch rod, one end of the hanging rod is hinged to the fixed ring, one end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the top of the hanging rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the second sliding ring, the return spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the crutch rod, the top of the return spring is fixedly connected to the second sliding ring, and the bottom end of the return spring is fixedly connected to the fixed ring.

[0009] Preferably, each group of the hanging mechanisms includes two hanging rods, which are symmetrically arranged, and each hanging rod is connected to the second sliding ring via a second connecting rod.

[0010] Preferably, a plurality of anti-slip protrusions are provided on the top of the hanging rod, and the plurality of anti-slip protrusions are arranged along the length direction of the hanging rod.

[0011] Preferably, a support pad is fixed to the bottom end of the crutch rod.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the present application is provided with a hanging mechanism for hanging items. When a user has a large number of items that are inconvenient to carry, the items can be hung on the hanging mechanism, reducing the burden on the user to carry items. The present application also provides foldable support wheels. When the items hung are heavy, the user can unfold the support wheels. When the user walks, the four support wheels not only provide support for the crutch, but also allow it to slide. The user does not need to lift and lower the crutch, which can greatly save manpower. This application improves the convenience of carrying items when the elderly go shopping. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model in the placement state;

[0015] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of the structure at A;

[0016] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of the structure at point B.

[0017] Numbers in the figure: 1. Crutch rod; 2. Hanging mechanism; 3. Support wheel; 4. Folding mechanism; 5. First sliding ring; 6. First connecting rod; 7. Support plate; 8. Mounting plate; 9. Rotating cylinder; 10. Hand-held cylinder; 11. Second sliding ring; 12. Second connecting rod; 13. Hanging rod; 14. Return spring; 15. Fixed ring; 16. Support pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to make the present invention clearer and more understandable, the technical solution of the present invention is further described in detail below in combination with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the given embodiment is only one of the implementation methods and does not represent all embodiments.

[0019] In this article, terms such as "inside, outside, up, and down" are established based on the positional relationships shown in the drawings. Depending on the different drawings, the corresponding positional relationships may also change accordingly. Therefore, they cannot be understood as absolute limitations on the scope of protection.

[0020] Combined with attachment Figure 1 -Attached Figure 4 A multifunctional crutch comprises a crutch rod 1 with a handle at the top, the crutch rod 1 is provided with multiple groups of hanging mechanisms 2, and the multiple groups of hanging mechanisms 2 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the crutch, the bottom of the crutch rod 1 is connected to the support wheel 3 through a folding mechanism 4, the folding mechanism 4 comprises a first slip ring 5, a first connecting rod 6, a support plate 7 and a lifting drive mechanism for driving the first slip ring 5 to rise and fall, the first slip ring 5 is arranged on the outer wall of the crutch rod 1 through the lifting drive mechanism, one end of the support plate 7 is hinged to the crutch rod 1, the support plate 7 is located below the first slip ring 5, there are four support plates 7, and the four support plates 7 are evenly arranged along the circumference of the crutch rod 1, one end of the first connecting rod 6 is hinged to the first slip ring 5, and the other end of the first connecting rod 6 is hinged to the top of the support plate 7, and the support wheel 3 is rotatably set at the bottom of the support plate 7.

[0021] Under normal conditions, the top of the support plate 7 is close to the crutch rod 1, and the support wheel 3 is in a folded state. At this time, the bottom of the crutch rod 1 is the part that contacts the ground. When the support wheel 3 needs to be unfolded, the first slip ring 5 is driven downward by the lifting drive mechanism, and the first slip ring 5 drives the support plate 7 to rotate through the first connecting rod 6. The support plate 7 rotates away from the crutch rod 1 until the bottom cross-section of the support wheel 3 is in a horizontal plane. At this time, the bottom of the support wheel 3 is located below the bottom of the crutch. At this time, the support wheel 3 is the part that contacts the ground. When the folding wheel needs to be folded, the first slip ring 5 is driven upward by the lifting drive mechanism.

[0022] Specifically, a support pad 16 is fixed to the bottom end of the crutch rod 1, and the support pad 16 can be made of rubber.

[0023] Specifically, the lifting drive mechanism includes a rotating drum 9, which is sleeved on the outer wall of the crutch shaft 1 and rotatably connected to the crutch shaft 1. The outer wall of the rotating drum 9 is provided with an external thread, and the inner wall of the first slip ring 5 is provided with an internal thread that matches the external thread. The first slip ring 5 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating drum 9 through the mating of the external and internal threads. When the first slip ring 5 needs to be driven to move, the rotating drum 9 is rotated forward or reversed, and the first slip ring 5 can move up or down along the rotating drum 9 under the cooperation of the internal and external threads.

[0024] Specifically, a hand-held cylinder 10 is coaxially fixed to the top of the rotating drum 9. The outer diameter of the hand-held cylinder 10 is larger than the inner diameter of the first slip ring 5, and the outer wall of the hand-held cylinder 10 is provided with anti-slip grooves. The hand-held cylinder 10 can limit the first slip ring 5, preventing the first slip ring 5 from detaching from the rotating drum 9 from the top of the rotating drum 9, and the hand-held cylinder 10 facilitates the user to rotate the rotating drum 9.

[0025] Specifically, a mounting plate 8 is provided on both sides of the support plate 7 away from one end of the crutch rod 1. The two mounting plates 8 are symmetrically arranged, and one end of the mounting plate 8 extends to the bottom of the support plate 7. The support wheel 3 is located between the two mounting plates 8 and is rotatably connected to the extended ends of the two mounting plates 8.

[0026] Specifically, the hanging mechanism 2 includes a second sliding ring 11, a second connecting rod 12, a hanging rod 13, a return spring 14 and a fixed ring 15. The fixed ring 15 is sleeved on the outer wall of the crutch rod 1 and fixedly connected to the crutch rod 1. The second sliding ring 11 is sleeved on the outer wall of the crutch rod 1 and slidingly connected to the crutch rod 1. One end of the hanging rod 13 is hinged to the fixed ring 15, one end of the second connecting rod 12 is hinged to the top of the hanging rod 13, and the other end of the second connecting rod 12 is hinged to the second sliding ring 11. The return spring 14 is sleeved on the outer wall of the crutch rod 1, the top of the return spring 14 is fixedly connected to the second sliding ring 11, and the bottom end of the return spring 14 is fixedly connected to the fixed ring 15.

[0027] When no item is hung, the top of the hanging rod 13 is close to the crutch shaft 1, the hanging rod 13 is in a retracted state, and the return spring 14 is in a natural state. During use, an item is placed between the second connecting rod 12 and the hanging rod 13. Under the weight of the item, the hanging rod 13 rotates away from the crutch shaft 1, and the item drives the hanging rod 13 to unfold. At this time, the hanging rod 13 drives the second sliding ring 11 downward through the second connecting rod 12. The second sliding ring 11 compresses the return spring 14, which generates an upward elastic force, balancing the weight of the item and allowing the item to be hung on the hanging rod 13. After the item is removed, the return spring 14 loses pressure and returns to its original state, driving the second sliding ring 11 upward. The second sliding ring 11 drives the hanging rod 13 to rotate through the second connecting rod 12, and the hanging rod 13 is retracted.

[0028] Specifically, each set of the hanging mechanism 2 includes two hanging rods 13, which are symmetrically arranged. Each hanging rod 13 is connected to the second sliding ring 11 through a second connecting rod 12. The two symmetrical hanging rods 13 allow items to be hung on the two hanging rods 13 respectively, thereby improving the balance of the crutch after hanging the items.

[0029] Specifically, a plurality of anti-slip protrusions are provided on the top of the hanging rod 13, and the plurality of anti-slip protrusions are arranged along the length direction of the hanging rod 13. The anti-slip protrusions can increase the friction between the items and the hanging rod 13, and prevent the items from sliding off the hanging rod 13 after being hung.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles 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 crutch, comprising a crutch shaft (1) with a handle at the top, characterized in that: The crutch rod (1) is provided with a plurality of hanging mechanisms (2), which are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the crutch. The bottom of the crutch rod (1) is connected to a support wheel (3) through a folding mechanism (4). The folding mechanism (4) includes a first slip ring (5), a first connecting rod (6), a support plate (7), and a lifting drive mechanism for driving the first slip ring (5) to rise and fall. The first slip ring (5) is arranged on the outer wall of the crutch rod (1) through the lifting drive mechanism. One end of the support plate (7) is hinged to the crutch rod (1). The support plate (7) is located below the first slip ring (5). There are four support plates (7). The four support plates (7) are evenly arranged along the circumference of the crutch rod (1). One end of the first connecting rod (6) is hinged to the first slip ring (5). The other end of the first connecting rod (6) is hinged to the top of the support plate (7). The support wheel (3) is rotatably arranged at the bottom of the support plate (7).

2. A multifunctional crutch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting drive mechanism includes a rotating drum (9), the rotating drum (9) is sleeved on the outer wall of the crutch rod (1) and is rotatably connected to the crutch rod (1), the outer wall of the rotating drum (9) is provided with an external thread, the inner wall of the first slip ring (5) is provided with an internal thread matching the external thread, and the first slip ring (5) is connected to the outer wall of the rotating drum (9) through the matching thread of the external thread and the internal thread.

3. The multifunctional crutch according to claim 2, characterized in that: A hand-held cylinder (10) is coaxially fixed to the top of the rotating cylinder (9), the outer diameter of the hand-held cylinder (10) is larger than the inner diameter of the first slip ring (5), and the outer wall of the hand-held cylinder (10) is provided with anti-slip grooves.

4. The multifunctional crutch according to claim 3, characterized in that: Mounting plates (8) are respectively provided on both sides of the support plate (7) away from one end of the crutch rod (1), and the two mounting plates (8) are symmetrically arranged. One end of the mounting plate (8) extends to the bottom of the support plate (7), and the support wheel (3) is located between the two mounting plates (8) and is rotatably connected to the extended ends of the two mounting plates (8).

5. The multifunctional crutch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hanging mechanism (2) comprises a second sliding ring (11), a second connecting rod (12), a hanging rod (13), a return spring (14) and a fixed ring (15), wherein the fixed ring (15) is sleeved on the outer wall of the crutch rod (1) and fixedly connected to the crutch rod (1), the second sliding ring (11) is sleeved on the outer wall of the crutch rod (1) and slidably connected to the crutch rod (1), one end of the hanging rod (13) is hinged to the fixed ring (15), one end of the second connecting rod (12) is hinged to the top of the hanging rod (13), and the other end of the second connecting rod (12) is hinged to the second sliding ring (11), the return spring (14) is sleeved on the outer wall of the crutch rod (1), the top end of the return spring (14) is fixedly connected to the second sliding ring (11), and the bottom end of the return spring (14) is fixedly connected to the fixed ring (15).

6. The multifunctional crutch according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each group of the hanging mechanism (2) includes two hanging rods (13), the two hanging rods (13) are symmetrically arranged, and each hanging rod (13) is connected to the second slip ring (11) via a second connecting rod (12).

7. The multifunctional crutch according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the hanging rod (13) is provided with a plurality of anti-slip protrusions, and the plurality of anti-slip protrusions are arranged along the length direction of the hanging rod (13).

8. The multifunctional crutch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support pad (16) is fixed to the bottom end of the crutch rod (1).