Folding awning for wheelchair

By installing a folding canopy on the upper handle of the wheelchair and using a motor to drive the canopy rod to rotate to provide sunshade and rain protection, the problem of wheelchairs being unable to shelter from wind and rain is solved. The device is suitable for most wheelchairs and is easy to install and transport.

CN223404049UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03TIANHUA COLLEGE OF SHANGHAI NORMAL UNIV
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Application Number
CN202422746539.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-11
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-11

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Technical Problem

Existing wheelchairs cannot effectively protect against wind and rain, especially for users who already have conventional wheelchairs. Adding a canopy requires purchasing a new wheelchair, which causes inconvenience.

Method used

A folding canopy is designed and installed on the 7-shaped push handle on the upper part of the wheelchair. It includes a tarpaulin, a mounting rod, a mounting plate and a canopy rod. The canopy rod is driven by a motor to rotate to provide sun protection and rain protection. The structure is easy to pack and install.

Benefits of technology

The invention realizes the sun-shading and rain-shielding functions for the wheelchair, reduces the user from being sunburned or wet, is applicable to most wheelchairs and is easy to install and transport.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a folding tent for a wheelchair, the folding tent is installed at a 7-shaped push handle at the upper part of the wheelchair, the folding tent comprises tent cloth, the folding tent further comprises an installation rod, an installation disc and tent rods, the installation rod is transversely and fixedly arranged at the push handle at the upper part of the wheelchair, two ends of the installation rod extend out of the wheelchair, and the tent rods are arranged on the installation disc. The mounting discs are annular and fixedly sleeve the section, extending out of the wheelchair, of the mounting rod, the two mounting discs are arranged at the two ends of the mounting rod respectively, the awning rods are in an n shape, the two vertical ends of each awning rod are connected to the two mounting discs respectively, and the awning rods are distributed along the circumferences of the mounting discs and located on the sides, facing the front end of the wheelchair, of the upper portions of the mounting discs. The awning cloth is installed on all the awning rods, the awning rod located at the uppermost end is vertically upward and fixedly connected with the installation disc, and the other awning rods are all rotationally connected with the installation disc. The utility model aims to solve or at least alleviate the problem that the conventional wheelchair cannot shield wind and rain, and provides a folding awning for the wheelchair.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of wheelchairs, and in particular relates to a folding canopy for a wheelchair. Background Art

[0002] Elderly people and disabled people with mobility problems often use electric wheelchairs when they go out. However, ordinary electric wheelchairs only have a seat on the running wheels, and users cannot avoid the seat when they encounter scorching sun or rain.

[0003] Therefore, some wheelchairs will add a canopy. For example, the utility model patent with publication number CN211300744U provides an electric wheelchair with a canopy. The electric wheelchair is equipped with an electrically foldable canopy. A hand guard fence is also provided on the electric wheelchair. A canopy fence is provided outside the hand guard fence of the electric wheelchair. The electric wheelchair is also provided with headlights, taillights, brake lights and front and rear turn signals. Through the above settings, the elderly and disabled people with mobility difficulties can be sheltered from the sun and rain when using the electric wheelchair. At the same time, the headlights, taillights, brake lights and front and rear turn signals can indicate the driving route, width and turning position of the electric wheelchair at any time, especially in poor light at night, to avoid accidental collisions with other pedestrians and vehicles. It has the significant characteristics of being easy to use and beneficial to safety.

[0004] Although it solves the obstruction problem, the user needs to purchase a wheelchair separately, which is not suitable for users who already have conventional wheelchairs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art, solve or at least alleviate the problem that conventional wheelchairs cannot provide shelter from wind and rain, and provide a folding canopy for a wheelchair.

[0006] The utility model is realized through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A folding canopy for a wheelchair, the folding canopy being mounted on a 7-shaped push handle on the upper portion of the wheelchair, the folding canopy comprising a tarpaulin, the folding canopy further comprising a mounting rod, a mounting plate, and a canopy rod; the mounting rod being transversely fixedly mounted on the push handle on the upper portion of the wheelchair, with both ends of the mounting rod extending outward from the wheelchair; the mounting plate being annular and fixedly fitted over a section of the mounting rod extending outward from the wheelchair; two mounting plates being respectively disposed at both ends of the mounting rod; the canopy rod being N-shaped, with two vertical ends of the canopy rod being respectively connected to the two mounting plates; a plurality of canopy rods being arranged along the circumference of the mounting plate and all being located on a side of the upper portion of the mounting plate facing the front end of the wheelchair; and the tarpaulin being mounted on all the canopy rods;

[0008] The topmost tent rod is vertically upward and fixedly connected to the mounting plate, and the remaining tent rods are rotatably connected to the mounting plate.

[0009] In order to further realize the present invention, the following technical solutions may be preferably selected:

[0010] Preferably, the mounting rod comprises two coil rods and a reinforcement rod, the two coil rods are respectively located on the outsides of the two push handles of the wheelchair, and the reinforcement rod is located between the two push handles of the wheelchair;

[0011] The ends of the coil rod and the reinforcement rod facing the wheelchair push handle are both in an inwardly concave arc shape, and the coil rod and the reinforcement rod clamp the vertical section of the push handle through bolts.

[0012] Preferably, the reinforcement rod includes two side rods and an adjusting rod, and the two ends of the adjusting rod are respectively provided with a positive thread segment and a negative thread segment and are respectively threadedly fitted on the inner ends of the two side rods, and the outer ends of the two side rods are respectively connected to the two disk rods, and a regular polygonal rotating part is provided in the middle of the adjusting rod.

[0013] Preferably, an annular groove is provided in the middle of the circumferential outer wall of the mounting plate, and the end of the vertical section of the tent rod is located in the groove.

[0014] Preferably, a mounting hole is provided at the lower end of the vertical section of the tent pole along its radial direction, and the longitudinal section of the mounting hole is square;

[0015] A plurality of positioning holes are arranged on the circumference of the mounting plate. The number of the positioning holes is equal to the number of the tent poles and they are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The longitudinal section of the uppermost positioning hole is square, and the longitudinal sections of the remaining positioning holes are circular.

[0016] Preferably, the folding tent further includes a fixed shaft and multiple rotating shafts, the longitudinal sections of the fixed shaft and the rotating shaft are square and circular respectively, the fixed shaft is sleeved into the mounting hole of the topmost tent rod and the positioning hole at the top of the mounting plate, and the multiple rotating shafts are respectively sleeved into the mounting holes of the remaining tent rods and the remaining positioning holes on the mounting plate.

[0017] Preferably, the folding tent further comprises a motor, which is fixedly arranged at one end of the mounting rod and is transmission-connected to the rotating shaft at the lowest end, and the rotating shaft at the lowest end is fixedly connected to its corresponding tent rod via a key.

[0018] Preferably, the folding tent further comprises a fan, and the fan is installed in the middle of the lowest tent pole.

[0019] Through the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0020] The utility model installs the tarpaulin at the handle of the wheelchair by means of the mounting rod, the mounting plate and the tarpaulin rod, which can provide sunshade and rain protection, and reduce the phenomenon of sunburn or getting wet of the user. The utility model is suitable for most wheelchairs, and the mounting rod and the mounting plate are both split structures, which are convenient for packaging and transportation. At the same time, all the tarpaulin rods have the same structure, which is convenient for production and installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a diagram of the use state of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model without the tarpaulin;

[0023] Figure 3 For the utility model Figure 2 One of the cross-sectional views;

[0024] Figure 4 For the utility model Figure 2 The second cross-sectional view;

[0025] Figure 5 For the utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 6 For the utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the mounting rod of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a structural cross-sectional view of the mounting rod of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of the mounting plate of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of the tent pole of the present invention;

[0031] Among them: 1-mounting rod; 2-mounting plate; 3-canopy rod; 4-plate rod; 5-reinforcement rod; 6-side rod; 7-adjustment rod; 8-mounting hole; 9-positioning hole; 10-fixed shaft; 11-rotating shaft; 12-fan. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] It should also be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0034] Example 1:

[0035] like Figures 1-10 As shown, a folding canopy for a wheelchair is installed at the 7-shaped push handle on the upper part of the wheelchair. The folding canopy includes a tarpaulin, a mounting rod 1, a mounting plate 2 and a canopy rod 3. The mounting rod 1 is fixedly arranged horizontally at the push handle on the upper part of the wheelchair, and both ends of the mounting rod 1 extend outward from the wheelchair. The mounting plate 2 is annular and fixedly fits over a section of the mounting rod 1 extending outward from the wheelchair. Two mounting plates 2 are respectively arranged at both ends of the mounting rod 1. The canopy rod 3 is N-shaped, and two vertical ends of the canopy rod 3 are respectively connected to the two mounting plates 2. Multiple canopy rods 3 are arranged along the circumference of the mounting plate 2 and are all located on the upper side of the mounting plate 2 facing the front end of the wheelchair. The tarpaulin is installed on all the canopy rods 3.

[0036] The topmost tent rod 3 is vertically upward and fixedly connected to the mounting plate 2 , and the remaining tent rods 3 are rotatably connected to the mounting plate 2 .

[0037] In order to facilitate installation, the mounting rod 1 includes two coil rods 4 and a reinforcement rod 5. The two coil rods 4 are respectively located on the outside of the two push handles of the wheelchair, and the reinforcement rod 5 is located between the two push handles of the wheelchair.

[0038] The ends of the coil rod 4 and the reinforcement rod 5 facing the wheelchair push handle are both in an inwardly concave arc shape, and the coil rod 4 and the reinforcement rod 5 clamp the vertical section of the push handle through bolts.

[0039] In order to improve the strength after installation and further facilitate installation, the reinforcement rod 5 includes two side rods 6 and an adjusting rod 7. The two ends of the adjusting rod 7 are respectively provided with a positive thread segment and a negative thread segment and are respectively threadedly fitted on the inner ends of the two side rods 6. The outer ends of the two side rods 6 are respectively connected to the two coil rods 4, and a regular polygonal rotating part is provided in the middle of the adjusting rod 7.

[0040] In order to optimize the product structure, in this embodiment, an annular groove is provided in the middle of the circumferential outer wall of the mounting plate 2 , and the end of the vertical section of the tent rod 3 is located in the groove.

[0041] In order to improve versatility, a mounting hole 8 is provided at the lower end of the vertical section of the tent pole 3 along its radial direction, and the longitudinal section of the mounting hole 8 is square;

[0042] A plurality of positioning holes 9 are arranged circumferentially on the mounting plate 2 . The number of positioning holes 9 is equal to the number of tent poles 3 and they are arranged one-to-one. The longitudinal section of the topmost positioning hole 9 is square, and the longitudinal sections of the other positioning holes 9 are circular.

[0043] The folding tent also includes a fixed shaft 10 and multiple rotating shafts 11. The longitudinal sections of the fixed shaft 10 and the rotating shaft 11 are square and circular respectively. The fixed shaft 10 is fitted into the mounting hole 8 of the topmost tent rod 3 and the positioning hole 9 at the top of the mounting plate 2. The multiple rotating shafts 11 are respectively fitted into the mounting holes 8 of the remaining tent rods 3 and the remaining positioning holes 9 on the mounting plate 2.

[0044] In order to improve the degree of automation, the folding tent also includes a motor, which is fixedly arranged at one end of the mounting rod 1 and is transmission-connected to the rotating shaft 11 at the lowest end. The rotating shaft 11 at the lowest end is fixedly connected to its corresponding tent rod 3 by a key. The outer wall of the rotating shaft 11 is provided with an inwardly concave key slot along its length. The key is located in the mounting hole 8 of the lowest tent rod 3. The top and bottom surfaces of the key are respectively attached to the inner wall of the mounting hole 8 and the bottom surface of the key slot, so that the rotating shaft 11 can drive the tent rod 3 to rotate.

[0045] In order to improve comfort, the folding tent further comprises a fan 12 , which is installed in the middle of the tent pole 3 located at the bottom.

[0046] The utility model installs the tarpaulin at the handle of the wheelchair through the installation rod 1, the installation plate 2 and the tarpaulin rod 3, which can provide sun protection and rain protection, reduce the user's risk of sunburn or getting wet, and is suitable for most wheelchairs. The installation rod 1 and the installation plate 2 are both split structures, which are convenient for packaging and transportation. At the same time, all the tarpaulin rods 3 have the same structure, which is convenient for production and installation.

[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A folding canopy for a wheelchair, wherein the folding canopy is mounted on a 7-shaped handle on the upper portion of the wheelchair, and the folding canopy comprises a tarpaulin, characterized in that: The folding tent also includes a mounting rod (1), a mounting plate (2) and a tent rod (3), wherein the mounting rod (1) is fixedly arranged transversely at the push handle on the upper part of the wheelchair, and both ends of the mounting rod (1) extend outward from the wheelchair, and the mounting plate (2) is annular and fixedly fitted on a section of the mounting rod (1) extending out from the wheelchair, and two mounting plates (2) are respectively arranged at both ends of the mounting rod (1), and the tent rod (3) is n-shaped, and two vertical ends of the tent rod (3) are respectively connected to the two mounting plates (2), and multiple tent rods (3) are arranged along the circumference of the mounting plate (2) and are all located on the upper part of the mounting plate (2) toward the front end of the wheelchair, and the tarpaulin is installed on all tent rods (3); The tent rod (3) at the uppermost end is vertically upward and fixedly connected to the mounting plate (2), and the remaining tent rods (3) are all rotatably connected to the mounting plate (2).

2. A folding canopy for a wheelchair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting rod (1) comprises two coiled rods (4) and a reinforcement rod (5), the two coiled rods (4) are respectively located outside the two push handles of the wheelchair, and the reinforcement rod (5) is located between the two push handles of the wheelchair; The ends of the coil rod (4) and the reinforcement rod (5) facing the wheelchair push handle are both in an inwardly concave arc shape, and the coil rod (4) and the reinforcement rod (5) clamp the vertical section of the push handle via bolts.

3. A folding canopy for a wheelchair according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reinforcing rod (5) comprises two side rods (6) and an adjusting rod (7). Both ends of the adjusting rod (7) are respectively provided with a positive thread segment and a negative thread segment and are respectively threadedly fitted on the inner ends of the two side rods (6). The outer ends of the two side rods (6) are respectively connected to the two coil rods (4). A regular polygonal rotating portion is provided in the middle of the adjusting rod (7).

4. The folding canopy for a wheelchair according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular groove is provided in the middle of the circumferential outer wall of the mounting plate (2), and the end of the vertical section of the tent rod (3) is located in the groove.

5. The folding canopy for a wheelchair according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting hole (8) is provided at the lower end of the vertical section of the tent rod (3) along its radial direction, and the longitudinal section of the mounting hole (8) is square; A plurality of positioning holes (9) are arranged on the circumference of the mounting plate (2). The number of the positioning holes (9) is equal to the number of the tent poles (3) and they are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The longitudinal section of the uppermost positioning hole (9) is square, and the longitudinal sections of the remaining positioning holes (9) are circular.

6. The folding canopy for a wheelchair according to claim 5, characterized in that: The folding tent further comprises a fixed shaft (10) and a plurality of rotating shafts (11), wherein the longitudinal sections of the fixed shaft (10) and the rotating shaft (11) are square and circular respectively, the fixed shaft (10) is fitted into the mounting hole (8) of the topmost tent rod (3) and the positioning hole (9) at the top of the mounting plate (2), and the plurality of rotating shafts (11) are fitted into the mounting holes (8) of the remaining tent rods (3) and the remaining positioning holes (9) on the mounting plate (2).

7. The folding canopy for a wheelchair according to claim 6, characterized in that: The folding tent also includes a motor, which is fixedly arranged at one end of the mounting rod (1) and is transmission-connected to the rotating shaft (11) at the lowest end. The rotating shaft (11) at the lowest end is fixedly connected to its corresponding tent rod (3) via a key.

8. The folding canopy for a wheelchair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding tent further comprises a fan (12), and the fan (12) is installed in the middle of the tent rod (3) located at the bottom.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Electric wheelchair with awning

    CN211300744U