Squatting and standing training device for elderly patients

Abstract

The utility model discloses an elderly patient squatting and standing training device which comprises a transverse plate, a vertical plate, a seat and a supporting plate, the two ends of the transverse plate are the head end and the tail end respectively, the seat is arranged on the tail end of the transverse plate, the vertical plate is vertically fixed on the head end of the transverse plate, a sliding groove is formed in the face, close to the seat, of the vertical plate, the supporting plate is parallel to the transverse plate, and a sliding block is arranged on the face, connected with the vertical plate, of the supporting plate. The sliding block vertically moves in the sliding groove, a spring is arranged below the sliding block, the spring is compressed when the sliding block moves downwards, the spring is reset when the sliding block moves upwards, a patient stands on the transverse plate and is located between the supporting plate and the seat, the two arms of the patient are horizontally placed on the two sides of the supporting plate respectively, and the patient sits on the seat after squatting. The training device is used for assisting old patients in squatting and standing training, the patients get up easily and squat safely, squatting and standing actions are easy to complete, and the training effect is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a squatting and standing training device for elderly patients. Background Technology

[0002] As people age, various bodily functions gradually decline, especially leg strength, which directly affects mobility and balance. As the saying goes, "the legs are the first to age," meaning that the legs are not only a major reason why older adults cannot walk far or even walk long distances, but more importantly, they are closely related to maintaining balance and avoiding falls and injuries. Therefore, maintaining good leg strength is key to health, disease prevention, and anti-aging in the elderly.

[0003] Studies show that squatting is the simplest and most comprehensive way to strengthen leg muscles, and it is also a simple and effective way to test and measure leg strength. A standard squat requires squatting down completely, but for middle-aged and elderly people, due to insufficient muscle strength and mobility, or even some knee pain, a full-range squat is not suitable. A quarter squat is most appropriate for elderly patients.

[0004] A current method for squatting and standing training for elderly patients is as follows: Stand about 30 centimeters in front of a chair, with your feet hip-width apart, arms extended forward, and knees bent. Slowly squat down until your buttocks touch the chair, then slowly stand up. Squatting and standing training not only strengthens muscles but also increases muscle flexibility.

[0005] The above techniques have shortcomings: elderly patients often have weak legs, making it difficult for them to squat or stand, resulting in poor training effects and a high risk of falls.

[0006] Therefore, how to design a device that can assist elderly patients in squatting and standing training has become an urgent problem to be solved in the field of medical device technology. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a squatting and standing training device for elderly patients, which assists elderly patients in squatting and standing training. Patients can stand up easily and squat down safely, making it easy to complete the squatting and standing movements, and the training effect is better.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] A squatting and standing training device for elderly patients includes a horizontal board, a vertical board, a seat, and a support plate. The two ends of the horizontal board are a head end and a tail end, respectively. The seat is located on the tail end of the horizontal board. The vertical board is vertically fixed on the head end of the horizontal board. The vertical board has a groove on the side near the seat. The support plate is parallel to the horizontal board. The support plate has a slider on the surface that contacts the vertical board. The slider moves vertically within the groove. A spring is located under the slider. When the slider moves downward, the spring is compressed. When the slider moves upward, the spring returns to its original position. The patient stands on the horizontal board and is located between the support plate and the seat. The patient's arms are placed flat on both sides of the support plate. After squatting down, the patient sits on the seat.

[0010] Compared with existing technologies, the squatting and standing training device for elderly patients that adopts the above-mentioned technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] This invention relates to a squatting and standing training device for elderly patients. A support board supports the patient's arms, keeping them extended forward during training. The support board, spring-loaded, moves upward to assist the patient in standing up, making it easier for them to rise. A seat supports the patient's buttocks; after squatting, the patient sits on the seat, maintaining a quarter-squat position and reducing the risk of falls, making squatting safer. The support board and seat effectively assist elderly patients in squatting and standing training, making the movements easy and resulting in better training outcomes.

[0012] If a patient feels tired after prolonged squatting and standing training, they can sit on the chair to rest and then continue squatting and standing training without having to leave the training device to find another place to sit and rest.

[0013] Preferably, the horizontal board has two footrests located between the support board and the seat. The two footrests are horizontally symmetrical, and the patient's feet are placed in the two footrests respectively. The two footrests serve to position the patient's feet, guiding the patient to a standing position on the horizontal board with their feet apart.

[0014] Preferably, the support plate has two arm placement grooves with concave arc surfaces. The two arm placement grooves are located on both sides of the support plate, and the patient's arms are placed in the two arm placement grooves respectively. The two arm placement grooves play a positioning role for the patient's arms, preventing the patient's arms from deviating to the sides and keeping the patient's arms straight forward.

[0015] Preferably, the arm slot is provided with straps and buckles on both sides. The straps are wrapped around the patient's arm, and after passing through the buckles, they are secured with Velcro. The straps fix the patient's arms to the support board, preventing the patient from falling and improving safety.

[0016] Preferably, the support plate has slots on both sides, located on the top of the support plate near the vertical plate. A flip-up handle is provided on the inner side of the slot; the handle flips upwards to be parallel to the horizontal plate, and downwards to be perpendicular to the horizontal plate. The handle position is fixed by friction at the flip-up connection. The handles can be used as needed, with the patient holding the handles on both sides to increase their sense of security. If the handles are not used, they can be stored under the support plate, allowing the patient's hands to be fully extended in the slots.

[0017] Preferably, the seat includes a seat board and a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism is used to adjust the height of the seat board and is located between the seat board and the crossbar. The lifting mechanism uses a hydraulic pump to drive the seat board closer to and further away from the crossbar. The lifting mechanism can refer to existing scissor lifts (manufactured by Shandong Yigao Fuda Electromechanical Co., Ltd.). Before squatting and standing training, the seat height can be adjusted as needed, making it suitable for patients of different heights.

[0018] Preferably, the upright plate has a groove on its side, and a rotatable bolt is provided on the upper wall of the groove. A locking plate is provided inside the upright plate to limit the height of the support plate. The locking plate is placed horizontally, with one end resting on the slider and the other end threadedly connected to the inner end of the bolt. When the bolt rotates forward, the locking plate moves upward; when the bolt rotates in the reverse direction, the locking plate moves downward. Before squatting and standing training, the height of the locking plate can be adjusted as needed. The locking plate limits the height of the support plate and is suitable for patients of different heights.

[0019] Preferably, rollers are provided at each of the four corners under the horizontal plate, and the rollers are omnidirectional casters with brakes. The rollers facilitate the repositioning of the training device. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the training device in the embodiment.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the training device in the embodiment.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of the training device in the embodiment.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support plate structure after the handle is flipped upwards in the embodiment.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support plate structure after the grip is folded down in the embodiment.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the upright plate in the embodiment.

[0026] Reference numerals: 1. Horizontal plate; 10. Hydraulic pump; 11. Seat; 12. Lifting mechanism; 13. Seat plate; 14. Footrest; 15. Roller; 2. Vertical plate; 20. Spring; 21. Support plate; 22. Armrest groove; 23. Strap; 24. Buckle; 25. Slide groove; 26. Slider; 27. Hollow groove; 28. Handle; 29. ​​Locking plate; 3. Groove; 30. Control panel; 31. Bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 6 The squatting and standing training device for elderly patients shown includes a horizontal plate 1, a vertical plate 2, a seat 11, and a support plate 21. The two ends of the horizontal plate 1 are the head end and the tail end, respectively. The seat 11 is located on the tail end of the horizontal plate 1. The vertical plate 2 is vertically fixed on the head end of the horizontal plate 1. The vertical plate 2 has a groove 25 on the side near the seat 11. The support plate 21 is parallel to the horizontal plate 1. The support plate 21 has a slider 26 on the surface that contacts the vertical plate 2. The slider 26 moves vertically within the groove 25. A spring 20 is located under the slider 26. When the slider 26 moves downward, the spring 20 is compressed. When the slider 26 moves upward, the spring 20 returns to its original position. The patient stands on the horizontal plate 1 and is located between the support plate 21 and the seat 11. The patient's arms are placed flat on both sides of the support plate 21. After squatting down, the patient sits on the seat 11. The support board 21 supports the patient's arms, keeping them straight forward during squatting and standing exercises. The support board 21, via the spring 20, moves upwards to help the patient stand up easily. The seat 11 supports the patient's buttocks; after squatting, the patient sits on the seat 11, maintaining a quarter-squat position and reducing the risk of falls, making squatting safer. The support board 21 and seat 11 assist elderly patients in squatting and standing exercises, making the movements easy and effective. If the patient becomes tired after prolonged squatting and standing exercises, they can rest on the seat 11 and continue after resting, without needing to leave the training device to find another place to sit and rest.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The horizontal board 1 has two footrests 14, which are located between the support board 21 and the seat 11. The two footrests 14 are horizontally symmetrical, and the patient's feet are placed in the two footrests 14 respectively. The two footrests 14 serve to position the patient's feet and guide the patient to stand on the horizontal board 1 with their feet apart.

[0030] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4The support plate 21 has two arm placement grooves 22, each with a concave arc surface. The two arm placement grooves 22 are located on both sides of the support plate 21, and the patient's arms are placed in the two arm placement grooves 22 respectively. The two arm placement grooves 22 respectively position the patient's arms, preventing the patient's arms from deviating to the sides and keeping the patient's arms straight forward.

[0031] The arm groove 22 has straps 23 and buckles 24 on both sides. The straps 23 are wrapped around the patient's arm and are secured with Velcro after passing through the buckles 24. The straps 23 secure the patient's arms to the support board 21, preventing the patient from falling and improving safety.

[0032] Reference Figures 2 to 5 The support plate 21 has slots 27 on both sides, located on the upper part of the support plate 21 near the edge of the vertical plate 2. The inner side of each slot 27 has a flip-up handle 28. The handle 28 flips upwards to be parallel to the horizontal plate 1, and flips downwards to be perpendicular to the horizontal plate 1. The position of the handle 28 is fixed by friction at the flip-up connection. The handles 28 can be used as needed, with the patient holding them with both hands to increase their sense of security. If the handles 28 are not used, they can be stored under the support plate 21, allowing the patient's hands to be extended straight in the slots 27.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 The upright plate 2 has a groove 3 on its side, and a rotatable bolt 31 on the upper wall of the groove 3. A locking plate 29 is located inside the upright plate 2, which restricts the height of the support plate 21. The locking plate 29 is placed horizontally, with one end resting on the slider 26 and the other end threadedly connected to the inner end of the bolt 31. When the bolt 31 rotates forward, the locking plate 29 moves upward; when the bolt 31 rotates in the reverse direction, the locking plate 29 moves downward. Before squatting and standing training, the height of the locking plate 29 can be adjusted as needed. The locking plate 29 restricts the height of the support plate 21 and is suitable for patients of different heights.

[0034] The seat 11 includes a seat plate 13 and a lifting mechanism 12. The lifting mechanism 12 is used to adjust the height of the seat plate 13. The lifting mechanism 12 is located between the seat plate 13 and the crossbar 1. The lifting mechanism 12 drives the seat plate 13 to move closer to and further away from the crossbar 1 via a hydraulic pump 10. The lifting mechanism 12 can be based on an existing scissor lift (manufactured by Shandong Yigao Fuda Electromechanical Co., Ltd.). A control panel 30 is located on the inner side of the groove 3. The control panel 30 has an up button and a down button. The control panel 30 is electrically connected to the lifting mechanism 12. When the up button is pressed, the lifting mechanism 12 moves the seat plate 13 upward; when the down button is pressed, the lifting mechanism 12 moves the seat plate 13 downward. Before squatting and standing training, the height of the seat plate 13 can be adjusted as needed, making it suitable for patients of different heights.

[0035] The horizontal plate 1 has four casters 15 at its four corners. The casters 15 are omnidirectional casters with brakes. The casters 15 facilitate the relocation of the training device.

[0036] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A squatting and standing training device for elderly patients, characterized in that: The device includes a horizontal board (1), a vertical board (2), a seat (11), and a support board (21). The two ends of the horizontal board (1) are the head end and the tail end, respectively. The seat (11) is located on the tail end of the horizontal board (1). The vertical board (2) is vertically fixed on the head end of the horizontal board (1). The vertical board (2) has a groove (25) on the side near the seat (11). The support board (21) is parallel to the horizontal board (1). The support board (21) has a slider (26) on the surface that contacts the vertical board (2). The slider (26) moves vertically in the groove (25). A spring (20) is provided under the slider (26). When the slider (26) moves downward, the spring (20) is compressed. When the slider (26) moves upward, the spring (20) is reset. The patient stands on the horizontal board (1) and is located between the support board (21) and the seat (11). The patient's arms are placed flat on both sides of the support board (21). The patient squats down and sits on the seat (11).

2. The squatting and standing training device for elderly patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal plate (1) is provided with two foot grooves (14), which are located between the support plate (21) and the seat (11). The two foot grooves (14) are arranged horizontally and symmetrically, and the patient's feet are placed in the two foot grooves (14) respectively.

3. The squatting and standing training device for elderly patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support plate (21) is provided with two arm placement grooves (22). The arm placement grooves (22) are concave arc surfaces. The two arm placement grooves (22) are respectively located on both sides of the support plate (21), and the patient's arms are placed in the two arm placement grooves (22) respectively.

4. The squatting and standing training device for elderly patients according to claim 3, characterized in that: The arm groove (22) is provided with a strap (23) and a buckle (24) on both sides. The strap (23) is wrapped around the patient's arm and then fixed by Velcro after passing through the buckle (24).

5. The squatting and standing training device for elderly patients according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support plate (21) has a slot (27) on each side. The slot (27) is located on the side of the support plate (21) near the vertical plate (2). The inner side of the slot (27) has a flip-out handle (28). The handle (28) flips up to the parallel horizontal plate (1) and flips down to the vertical horizontal plate (1). The position of the handle (28) is fixed by the friction at the flip-out connection.

6. The squatting and standing training device for elderly patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat (11) includes a seat plate (13) and a lifting mechanism (12) for adjusting the height of the seat plate (13). The lifting mechanism (12) is located between the seat plate (13) and the cross plate (1). The lifting mechanism (12) drives the seat plate (13) to move closer to and further away from the cross plate (1) via a hydraulic pump (10).

7. The squatting and standing training device for elderly patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upright plate (2) has a groove (3) on its side. The upper wall of the groove (3) is provided with a rotatable bolt (31). The upright plate (2) is provided with a locking plate (29) for limiting the height position of the support plate (21). The locking plate (29) is placed horizontally. One end of the locking plate (29) is placed on the slider (26), and the other end is threaded to the inner end of the bolt (31). When the bolt (31) rotates in the forward direction, the locking plate (29) moves upward. When the bolt (31) rotates in the reverse direction, the locking plate (29) moves downward.

8. The squatting and standing training device for elderly patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The four corners of the horizontal plate (1) are respectively provided with rollers (15), and the rollers (15) are universal casters with brakes.

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