Walking aid for postoperative rehabilitation

By designing a support frame and sliding frame on the walker, and providing adjustable chest pads, underarm pads, and handles, the problem of insufficient underarm support in existing walkers is solved, achieving comfortable support and improved stability for patients with weak upper limb strength.

CN223542133UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF JINING MEDICAL UNIV
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Application Number
CN202422935194.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-29

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Technical Problem

Current postoperative rehabilitation walkers lack support structures for areas such as the armpits, leading to muscle fatigue and soreness in the arms and shoulders, affecting walking stability and sustainability, and causing inconvenience, especially for patients with weak upper limb strength.

Method used

A walking aid for postoperative rehabilitation has been designed, comprising a support frame and a sliding frame. The top of the support frame has a chest pad and an axillary pad, with the axillary pad covered with a soft rubber layer. The support frame has handles on both sides. The height of the chest pad, axillary pad, and handles can be adjusted by threaded screws and adjustment knobs to provide additional support and comfort.

Benefits of technology

It reduces pressure on the arms and shoulders, decreases muscle fatigue and soreness, improves patient comfort and walking stability, and adapts to the needs of different patients.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a walking aid for postoperative rehabilitation, which relates to the technical field of walking aids and comprises a walking aid frame, a plurality of walking wheels are rotatably connected to two sides of the outer wall of the walking aid frame respectively and positioned on two sides of the bottom of the walking aid frame respectively, and a sliding frame is slidably connected to one side of the inner wall of the walking aid frame and positioned on the bottom of the walking aid frame. A sliding frame is arranged at the top end of the walking aid frame, a supporting frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top end of the sliding frame, the supporting frame is located in the center of the top of the walking aid frame, and the outer wall of the bottom end of the supporting frame is fixedly connected with the top end of the outer wall of the sliding frame. The horizontal heights of the chest cushion, the oxter cushion and the handle are actively adjusted and controlled, so that a patient can easily adjust the heights of the chest cushion, the oxter cushion and the handle according to own requirements and comfort, and the device can effectively prevent muscle fatigue and aching pain while effectively supporting the patient groups with weak upper limb strength.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of walking aids, specifically a walking aid for postoperative rehabilitation. Background Technology

[0002] A rehabilitation walker is a tool specifically designed to help patients regain their ability to walk after surgery. Its main function is to provide additional support and stability, reduce the burden on the patient's body, and help them recover their walking ability more quickly. A walker usually consists of an adjustable frame and a base with wheels. Patients can place their arms or hands on the frame to reduce the burden on their legs. Walkers can also help patients maintain balance and prevent falls. Walkers have applications in many fields. Surgery often leads to difficulty walking for patients, and using a walker can help them regain their ability to walk.

[0003] According to the search results, Chinese patent document, publication number CN221866509U, discloses a postoperative walking aid. This utility model relates to the field of walking aid technology and discloses a postoperative walking aid, including a telescopic armrest assembly, a flip-up seat assembly, and a curved support leg. The curved support leg is fixedly welded to the lower end of the telescopic armrest. Due to the bent structure of the curved support leg and the low height of the device, when the walking aid is moved to the bedside, the curved support leg can move under the bed board without obstruction. This allows the user sitting on the bed to easily stand up by holding onto the armrests and be positioned in the middle of the walking aid without leaning forward. Compared with traditional walking aids, it is more convenient to use. When the user needs to rest, the seat cushion can be flipped so that the stop bar is placed horizontally on the upper end of the curved support leg, and the curved support leg supports the seat cushion, making it convenient for the user to sit on the seat cushion to rest, making it more convenient and practical.

[0004] In practical use, the above-mentioned walking aids only support the patient through the handles. When walking, the patient needs to use the strength of the arms and shoulders to support the weight of the body. However, due to the lack of support structures for areas such as the armpits, it may cause muscle fatigue and soreness in the arms and shoulders, and may even cause shoulder injury or inflammation. For patients with weak upper limb strength, such as the elderly and patients in the postoperative recovery period, this situation will make them feel more strenuous, thus affecting the stability and continuity of walking. In view of this, we provide a walking aid for postoperative rehabilitation. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a walking aid for postoperative rehabilitation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a walking aid for postoperative rehabilitation, comprising a walking frame, wherein multiple walking wheels are rotatably connected to both sides of the outer wall of the walking frame, and the multiple walking wheels are respectively located on both sides of the bottom of the walking frame; a sliding frame is slidably connected to one side of the inner wall of the walking frame, and a support frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top of the sliding frame; the support frame is located at the center of the top of the walking frame, and the outer wall of the bottom end of the support frame is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the sliding frame; a threaded screw is rotatably connected to the center of the inside of the walking frame, and the center of the outer wall of the threaded screw is located on one side of the inside of the sliding frame; one side of the outer wall of the sliding frame is slidably connected to one side of the inner wall of the walking frame through the threaded screw.

[0007] As described above, a chest pad is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the support frame, and the chest pad is located at the center of the top of the walking frame.

[0008] As described above, a set of connectors are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the support frame, and an axillary pad is fixedly connected to one end of the outer wall of the connector. Multiple axillary pads are located on both sides outside the chest pad, and the outer wall of the axillary pad is covered with a soft rubber layer.

[0009] As mentioned above, multiple handles are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the support frame, and the handles are located on both sides of the top of the walking aid frame.

[0010] As described above, multiple limiting grooves are simultaneously provided on one side of the inner wall of the walking frame, and the multiple limiting grooves are respectively located on both sides of the outer wall of the sliding frame. The top of the inner wall of the limiting groove is penetrated by one side of the outer wall of the sliding frame, and the top of the inner wall of the limiting groove is slidably connected to one side of the outer wall of the sliding frame.

[0011] As described above, an adjustment knob is rotatably connected to the top of the walker's interior, and the adjustment knob is located at the center of the top of the threaded screw. The outer wall of the top of the threaded screw is connected through the top of the inner wall of the walker, and the outer wall of the top of the threaded screw penetrates the inner wall of the walker and is fixedly connected to the center of the bottom surface of the adjustment knob.

[0012] As described above, the top of the outer wall of the threaded screw is connected through the center of the bottom surface of the sliding frame, and the top of the outer wall of the threaded screw is rotatably connected to the center of the inside of the sliding frame through a thread. The sliding frame is rotatably connected to one side of the inside of the sliding frame through an adjustment knob.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, this postoperative rehabilitation walking aid has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] I. This utility model provides additional support to patients by fixing a chest pad to the center of the top of the walking frame, reducing pressure on the arms and shoulders, and minimizing muscle fatigue and soreness. Furthermore, a set of connectors is fixedly attached to both sides of the outer wall of the support frame, with underarm pads fixedly attached to one end of the outer wall. These underarm pads are located on the outer sides of the chest pad and are covered with a soft rubber layer, further improving patient comfort and stability. The soft rubber layer increases friction, preventing slippage, while providing a soft touch and reducing skin irritation and pressure. Multiple handles are also fixedly attached to both sides of the outer wall of the support frame, located on both sides of the top of the walking frame, helping to distribute the user's body weight, reducing the burden on individual parts, and minimizing fatigue and discomfort that may result from prolonged use.

[0015] II. This utility model utilizes an adjustment knob to rotate a threaded rod inside the walking frame. The threaded rod engages with a limiting groove. As the threaded rod rotates, its threads on its outer wall push the sliding frame and its top chest pad, armpit pad, and handle to move vertically along the inner wall of the limiting groove. This allows for active adjustment of the horizontal height of the chest pad, armpit pad, and handle, enabling patients to easily adjust their height according to their needs and comfort. For patients with weak upper limb strength, this device provides effective support while preventing muscle fatigue and soreness.

[0016] Other advantages, objectives and features of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following examination or study, or may be taught from the practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional axonometric structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the sliding frame, chest pad, and axillary pad of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-section of the sliding frame and a partially enlarged three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting groove of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-section of the sliding frame and a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the threaded screw of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Walking frame; 2. Walking wheels; 201. Sliding frame; 202. Support frame; 203. Chest pad; 204. Connector; 205. Underarm pad; 206. Handle; 3. Threaded screw; 301. Limiting groove; 302. Adjustment knob. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a walking aid for postoperative rehabilitation, including a walking frame 1. Multiple walking wheels 2 are rotatably connected to both sides of the outer wall of the walking frame 1, and the multiple walking wheels 2 are located on both sides of the bottom of the walking frame 1. A sliding frame 201 is slidably connected to one side of the inner wall of the walking frame 1, and a support frame 202 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top of the sliding frame 201. The support frame 202 is located at the top center of the walking frame 1, and the bottom outer wall of the support frame 202 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the sliding frame 201. A threaded screw 3 is rotatably connected to the inner center of the walking frame 1, and the center of the outer wall of the threaded screw 3 is located inside one side of the sliding frame 201. One side of the outer wall of the sliding frame 201 is slidably connected to one side of the inner wall of the walking frame 1 through the threaded screw 3.

[0025] By fixing the chest pad 203 to the center of the top of the walking frame 1, the device provides additional support for the patient, reducing pressure on the arms and shoulders, and decreasing muscle fatigue and soreness. Furthermore, a set of connectors 204 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the support frame 202, and underarm pads 205 are fixedly connected to one end of their outer wall. These underarm pads 205 are located on the outer sides of the chest pad 203, and their outer walls are covered with a soft rubber layer, further improving patient comfort and stability. The soft rubber layer increases friction, prevents slippage, and provides a soft touch, reducing skin irritation and pressure. Multiple handles 206 are also fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the support frame 202, located on both sides of the top of the walking frame 1, helping to distribute the user's body weight, reducing the burden on individual parts, and minimizing fatigue that may result from prolonged use. If discomfort occurs, rotating the adjustment knob 302 causes the threaded rod 3 to rotate inside the walking frame 1. The threaded rod 3 engages with the limiting slide groove 301. As the threaded rod 3 rotates, the threads on its outer wall push the sliding frame 201 and its top chest pad 203, armpit pad 205, and handle 206 to move vertically along the inner wall of the limiting slide groove 301. This allows for active adjustment of the horizontal height of the chest pad 203, armpit pad 205, and handle 206, enabling patients to easily adjust their height according to their needs and comfort. For patients with weak upper limb strength, this device provides effective support while also preventing muscle fatigue and soreness.

[0026] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a chest pad 203 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the support frame 202, and the chest pad 203 is located at the top center of the walking frame 1. The chest pad 203 is fixed to the top center of the walking frame 1 through the support frame 202, so that the device can provide additional support to the patient through the chest pad 203, reduce the pressure on the patient's arms and shoulders, and minimize muscle fatigue and soreness.

[0027] A set of connectors 204 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the support frame 202, and an axillary pad 205 is fixedly connected to one end of the outer wall of the connector 204. Multiple axillary pads 205 are located on both sides of the outer side of the chest pad 203, and the outer wall of the axillary pad 205 is covered with a soft rubber layer. By placing the axillary pads 205 on both sides of the outer side of the chest pad 203 and covering the outer wall of the axillary pads 205 with a soft rubber layer, the patient's comfort and stability can be further improved. At the same time, the covering with the soft rubber layer can increase the friction between the axillary pad 205 and the patient's body, prevent slippage, and provide a soft touch, reducing the irritation and pressure on the axillary skin.

[0028] Multiple handles 206 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the support frame 202, and the handles 206 are located on both sides of the top of the walking frame 1. The multiple handles 206 are fixed to the top of the walking frame 1 through the support frame 202, so that the device can distribute the weight of the user's body to a certain extent and reduce the burden on individual parts, thereby reducing fatigue and discomfort that may occur during long-term use.

[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, multiple limiting grooves 301 are simultaneously provided on one side of the inner wall of the walking frame 1, and the multiple limiting grooves 301 are located on both sides of the outer wall of the sliding frame 201. The outer wall of one side of the sliding frame 201 penetrates the top of the inner wall of the limiting groove 301, and the top of the inner wall of the limiting groove 301 is slidably connected to one side of the outer wall of the sliding frame 201. By the outer wall of the sliding frame 201 penetrating the top of the inner wall of the limiting groove 301, the limiting groove 301 restricts the sliding trajectory of the sliding frame 201 through its own inner wall.

[0030] An adjustment knob 302 is rotatably connected to the top of the inside of the walking frame 1. The adjustment knob 302 is located at the center of the top of the threaded screw 3. The outer wall of the top of the threaded screw 3 is connected through the top of the inner wall of the walking frame 1. The outer wall of the top of the threaded screw 3 is also connected through the inner wall of the walking frame 1 and fixedly connected to the center of the bottom surface of the adjustment knob 302. After fixing the threaded screw 3 and the adjustment knob 302, the adjustment knob 302 can drive the threaded screw 3 to rotate inside the walking frame 1 when it rotates.

[0031] The top of the outer wall of the threaded screw 3 is connected through the center of the bottom surface of the sliding frame 201, and the top of the outer wall of the threaded screw 3 is rotatably connected to the center of the interior of the sliding frame 201 through the thread. The sliding frame 201 is rotatably connected to one side of the interior of the sliding frame 201 through the adjusting knob 302. After the threaded screw 3 passes through one side of the interior of the sliding frame 201, as the threaded screw 3 rotates, the thread on the outer wall of the threaded screw 3 cooperates with the limiting slide groove 301, which can push the sliding frame 201 and the chest pad 203 and axillary pad 205 on its top to move vertically along the outer wall of the limiting slide groove 301.

[0032] Working principle: The chest pad 203 is fixed to the top center of the walking frame 1 via the support frame 202, allowing the device to provide additional support to the patient through the chest pad 203, reducing pressure on the patient's arms and shoulders and minimizing muscle fatigue and soreness. By placing the axillary pads 205 on both sides of the chest pad 203 and covering the outer wall of the axillary pads 205 with a soft rubber layer, the patient's comfort and stability can be further improved. At the same time, the soft rubber layer can increase the friction between the axillary pads 205 and the patient's body, preventing slippage, while providing a soft touch and reducing irritation and pressure on the axillary skin. Multiple handles 206 are fixed to the top sides of the walking frame 1 via the support frame 202, allowing the device to distribute pressure to a certain extent. To reduce the weight of the user's body and alleviate the burden on individual parts, thus reducing fatigue and discomfort that may result from prolonged use, the sliding frame 201 is extended through the outer wall of the limiting slide groove 301 to the top of the inner wall. The limiting slide groove 301 restricts the sliding trajectory of the sliding frame 201 through its own inner wall. After fixing the threaded rod 3 to the adjusting knob 302, the adjusting knob 302 can rotate the threaded rod 3 inside the walking frame 1. After the threaded rod 3 is extended through one side of the sliding frame 201, as the threaded rod 3 rotates, the threaded rod 3 engages with the limiting slide groove 301 through the thread on its outer wall, which can push the sliding frame 201 and its top chest pad 203 and underarm pad 205 to move vertically along the outer wall of the limiting slide groove 301.

[0033] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A walking aid for postoperative rehabilitation, comprising a walking frame (1), characterized in that: Multiple wheels (2) are rotatably connected to both sides of the outer wall of the walking frame (1), and the multiple wheels (2) are located on both sides of the bottom of the walking frame (1). A sliding frame (201) is slidably connected to one side of the inner wall of the walking frame (1), and a support frame (202) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top of the sliding frame (201). The support frame (202) is located at the top center of the walking frame (1), and the bottom outer wall of the support frame (202) is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the sliding frame (201). A threaded screw (3) is rotatably connected to the inner center of the walking frame (1), and the center of the outer wall of the threaded screw (3) is located on one side of the inner wall of the sliding frame (201). The outer wall of the sliding frame (201) is connected to the threaded screw. The lead screw (3) is slidably connected to one side of the inner wall of the walking frame (1). A chest pad (203) is fixedly connected to the top of the outer wall of the support frame (202), and the chest pad (203) is located at the center of the top of the walking frame (1). A set of connectors (204) are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the support frame (202), and an underarm pad (205) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one end of the connector (204). Multiple underarm pads (205) are located on both sides of the outer side of the chest pad (203), and the outer wall of the underarm pad (205) is covered with a soft rubber layer. Multiple handles (206) are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the support frame (202), and the handles (206) are located on both sides of the top of the walking frame (1).

2. The walking aid for postoperative rehabilitation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The walking aid (1) has multiple limiting grooves (301) on one side of its inner wall, and the multiple limiting grooves (301) are located on both sides of the outer wall of the sliding frame (201). The outer wall of one side of the sliding frame (201) penetrates the top of the limiting groove (301), and the top of the inner wall of the limiting groove (301) is slidably connected to one side of the outer wall of the sliding frame (201).

3. The walking aid for postoperative rehabilitation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the walking frame (1) is rotatably connected to an adjustment knob (302), and the adjustment knob (302) is located at the center of the top of the threaded screw (3). The outer wall of the top of the threaded screw (3) is connected through the top of the inner wall of the walking frame (1), and the outer wall of the top of the threaded screw (3) penetrates the inner wall of the walking frame (1) and is fixedly connected to the center of the bottom surface of the adjustment knob (302).

4. A walking aid for postoperative rehabilitation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the outer wall of the threaded screw (3) is connected through the center of the bottom surface of the sliding frame (201), and the top of the outer wall of the threaded screw (3) is rotatably connected to the center of the inside of the sliding frame (201) through the thread. The sliding frame (201) is rotatably connected to one side of the inside of the sliding frame (201) through the adjustment knob (302).

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  • Postoperative walking aid

    CN221866509U