Intelligent old-age nursing device

By incorporating a smart elderly care device with a built-in positioning module and collision warning mechanism in the cane, the problem of cameras being unable to monitor elderly people going out has been solved. This device enables real-time monitoring and alarm assistance for elderly people going out, improving their safety and monitoring efficiency.

CN224067273UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31GUANGXI HEALTH VOCATIONAL & TECH COLLEGE
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-05-06
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing cameras cannot monitor elderly people's whereabouts in real time and lack alarm and rescue functions, making it impossible to notify guardians in a timely manner, resulting in elderly people not receiving effective care when they go out.

Method used

A smart elderly care device has been designed, including a cane with a built-in positioning module and a collision warning mechanism. The collision warning mechanism can promptly notify the caregiver, and the device can be located and monitored in real time via a mobile APP. The cane head is equipped with a light bulb and an electronic watch to provide lighting and time query.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time monitoring and timely alarms for elderly people when they go out. Guardians can promptly understand the location and condition of the elderly, provide lighting and time information, and improve the safety and monitoring efficiency of the elderly when they go out.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent nursing device for old people, which relates to the technical field of nursing equipment for old people, and comprises a crutch, the crutch comprises a crutch head and a support rod, the crutch head is connected with the support rod, a battery is arranged in the connecting end of the crutch head and the support rod, a positioning module is arranged in the crutch head, the positioning module is electrically connected with the battery, and the positioning module is electrically connected with the battery. According to the utility model, a guardian can be timely notified through the collision early warning mechanism, the guardian can timely contact with the elderly, and the location of the elderly can be checked through positioning, and if the elderly cannot be contacted, the guardian can be timely reminded of the collision early warning mechanism. And a user can take an ambulance in time or arrive at an early-warning place in time or inform friends in nearby places to check the situation in time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of elderly care equipment technology, and in particular to a smart elderly care device. Background Technology

[0002] Young people are often busy with work and don't provide adequate care for the elderly, resulting in many empty-nest seniors. Because the elderly's health is often unstable, many people choose to install security cameras in their homes to prevent accidents. These cameras allow caregivers to better understand the elderly's lives at home, providing some protection. However, the elderly are restless and frequently go out, and the cameras can only monitor them at home; they cannot provide alarm or emergency assistance functions, nor can they promptly notify caregivers. Furthermore, they cannot monitor the elderly when they are out, making the cameras' functionality limited and failing to achieve the intended purpose of elderly care. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome at least one of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, this utility model provides a smart elderly care device to solve problems such as the inability to monitor elderly people when they are away from home.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its problem is:

[0005] A smart elderly care device includes a cane, which includes a cane head and a support rod. The cane head is connected to the support rod, and a battery is installed inside the connection end between the cane head and the support rod. A positioning module is installed inside the cane head and is electrically connected to the battery. A collision warning mechanism is installed on the support rod and is electrically connected to the battery.

[0006] Furthermore, the support rod includes an upper rod, a lower rod, and a buckle assembly. The upper rod is slidably connected inside the lower rod and is fixed inside the lower rod by the buckle assembly. The connecting ends of the upper rod and the lower rod are fixedly connected to the elbow. The collision warning mechanism is located inside the upper rod.

[0007] Furthermore, the collision warning mechanism includes a fixed ring, a collision sensor, and four first springs. A convex ring is provided at the upper end of the upper rod, and the fixed ring is placed on the convex ring. Four evenly arranged protrusions are provided on the inner side of the fixed ring. One end of each of the four first springs is fixedly installed on the protrusion, and the other end is fixedly installed on the four sides of the collision sensor.

[0008] Furthermore, a touch platform is provided on the side of the boss connected to the first spring. The touch platform is located in the middle of the first spring. A first threaded hole is provided on the touch platform. The first threaded hole extends outward until it passes through the boss and the fixing ring to the outside. A touch rod is threaded in the first threaded hole. The touch rod protrudes outward at one end toward the collision sensor and is provided with a rubber head. A cross groove is provided on the other end. The length of the touch rod is less than the length of the first threaded hole.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper rod has a second threaded hole on the upper side of the fixing ring, through which a stop rod is threaded into the second threaded hole. Both ends of the stop rod have cross grooves, and the length of the stop rod is less than the diameter of the outer side of the upper rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the buckle assembly includes a first press plate, a second press plate, and a second spring. A slot is provided near the lower end of the upper rod, through which the upper rod passes. The first and second press plates are slidably connected to the slots on both sides of the upper rod. A sliding cylinder is provided on the end of the first press plate facing the second press plate, and a sliding rod is provided on the end of the second press plate facing the first press plate. The sliding rod is slidably connected inside the sliding cylinder. A limiting edge is provided at the end of the sliding cylinder, and a limiting platform is provided at the end of the sliding rod. The outer side of the limiting platform is in contact with the inner side of the sliding cylinder, and the inner side of the limiting edge is in contact with the outer side of the sliding rod. The diameter of the sliding rod is smaller than the diameter of the inner side of the sliding cylinder. The second spring is located inside the sliding cylinder, with one end abutting against the bottom of the sliding cylinder and the other end abutting against the end of the limiting platform. Limiting edges are provided on both the first and second press plates. These limiting edges are arc-shaped and are in contact with the inner surface of the upper rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the lower rod is provided with a plurality of evenly arranged slots, which penetrate the lower rod and are adapted to the first and second presses. The slots on both sides of the lower rod are respectively engaged with the first and second presses. The plurality of slots are connected by through slots that penetrate the lower rod.

[0012] Furthermore, an anti-slip platform is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lower rod.

[0013] Furthermore, a lamp holder is provided at the elbow, and a light bulb is provided inside the lamp holder. The light bulb is electrically connected to a battery.

[0014] Furthermore, an electronic watch is installed at the bend.

[0015] In summary, the intelligent elderly care device provided by this utility model has the following technical effects:

[0016] 1. The collision warning system can promptly notify the guardian, who can then contact the elderly person to find out what happened. The guardian can also locate the elderly person's position through location tracking. If the elderly person cannot be reached, the guardian can promptly call an ambulance, rush to the warning location, or notify friends in the vicinity to check the situation.

[0017] 2. The snap-fit ​​assembly allows for easier adjustment of the upper rod's sliding motion within the lower rod, thus adjusting the overall length of the support rod and making it more versatile. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall cross-sectional structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the collision warning mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the collision warning mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the buckle assembly of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the buckle assembly structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 For the present utility model Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the middle.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Cane; 2. Bend; 21. Lamp head; 22. Electronic watch; 3. Support rod; 31. Upper rod; 311. Protruding ring; 312. Second threaded hole; 313. Stop bar; 314. Groove; 32. Lower rod; 321. Slot; 322. Through groove; 323. Anti-slip platform; 33. Buckle assembly; 331. First press platform; 3311. Slide cylinder; 3312. Limiting eaves; 3313. Limiting edge; 332. Second press platform; 3321. Slide rod; 3322. Limiting platform; 333. Second spring; 4. Collision warning mechanism; 41. Fixing ring; 411. Boss; 4111. Touch platform; 4112. First threaded hole; 4113. Touch rod; 42. Collision sensor; 43. First spring. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0031] Example:

[0032] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a smart elderly care device includes a cane 1, which includes a cane head 2 and a support rod 3. The cane head 2 is connected to the support rod 3, and a battery is installed in the connection end between the cane head 2 and the support rod 3. The cane head 2 is equipped with a positioning module, which is electrically connected to the battery. The positioning module can accurately locate the location of the elderly person. The support rod 3 is equipped with a collision warning mechanism 4, which is electrically connected to the battery. The collision warning mechanism 4 can promptly notify the caregiver, who can contact the elderly person to find out what happened. The caregiver can also check the location of the elderly person through the positioning. If the caregiver cannot contact the elderly person, they can call an ambulance, rush to the warning location, or notify friends in the vicinity to check the situation. The cane head 2 is equipped with a lamp head 21, which contains a light bulb and is electrically connected to the battery. This can illuminate the path for the elderly person when walking at night, especially in some communities where the lighting is dark at night, which greatly affects the elderly person's ability to walk at night. The cane head 2 is also equipped with an electronic watch 22, which allows the elderly person to check the time since many people often forget to bring their mobile phones.

[0033] In a further extension of this embodiment, the collision warning mechanism 4 and the positioning module can be connected via a mobile phone APP. It should be noted that the mobile phone APP is existing technology. For example, existing car APPs on mobile phones can provide timely warnings and monitor vehicle conditions. When the collision warning mechanism 4 is involved in a collision, the guardian can be notified in time through the mobile phone APP, so that the guardian can contact the elderly person in time. If the elderly person cannot be contacted, the guardian can also view the collision location through the positioning module, rush to the collision location in time, or notify friends near the collision location to rush to the scene in time or call an ambulance to provide timely assistance to the elderly person.

[0034] Further explanation of this embodiment: When elderly people go out, especially those with mobility difficulties, they need to carry a cane 1. In the news, we often see elderly people falling on the road due to heatstroke, low blood sugar, etc., and then being left unattended due to staged accidents. At this time, it is necessary to be able to notify the guardian in time. Through the collision warning mechanism 4 of this device, when the elderly person falls and the cane 1 hits the ground, the collision warning mechanism 4 is linked to the guardian's mobile phone and alerts the guardian through the mobile phone, so that the guardian can contact the elderly person in time to understand the elderly person's situation. The cane 1 can also be used to knock on the cane 1 or hit a hard object to notify the guardian, so that the guardian can contact the elderly person in time.

[0035] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the support rod 3 includes an upper rod 31, a lower rod 32, and a buckle assembly 33. The upper rod 31 is slidably connected to the lower rod 32 and fixed to the lower rod 32 by the buckle assembly 33. The connecting ends of the upper rod 31 and the lower rod 32 are fixedly connected to the bend 2. The collision warning mechanism 4 is located inside the upper rod 31. The collision warning mechanism 4 is located inside the upper rod 31 so that when the cane 1 falls, a strong collision can occur, avoiding the situation where the collision force is not strong enough to trigger a warning.

[0036] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the collision warning mechanism 4 includes a fixed ring 41, a collision sensor 42, and four first springs 43. A protruding ring 311 is provided at the upper end of the upper rod 31, and the fixed ring 41 is placed on the protruding ring 311. Four evenly arranged protrusions 411 are provided on the inner side of the fixed ring 41. One end of each of the four first springs 43 is fixedly installed on the protrusion 411, and the other end is fixedly installed on the four sides of the collision sensor 42. The collision sensor 42 is horizontally supported by the four first springs 43. The upper and lower sides of the collision sensor 42 are not fixed, which can prevent the collision sensor 42 from issuing a warning when the elderly walk with the cane 1.

[0037] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a contact platform 4111 is provided on the side of the boss 411 connected to the first spring 43. The contact platform 4111 is located in the middle of the first spring 43. The contact platform 4111 is provided with a first threaded hole 4112. The first threaded hole 4112 extends outward until it passes through the boss 411 and the fixing ring 41 to the outside. A contact rod 4113 is threaded inside the first threaded hole 4112. The contact rod 4113 protrudes outward toward the collision sensor 42 and is provided with a rubber head. The other end is provided with a cross groove. The length of the contact rod 4113 is less than the length of the first threaded hole 4112. By adjusting the length of the contact rod 4113 extending toward the collision sensor 42, the force required for the upper rod 31 to trigger the collision sensor 42 can be adjusted, thus allowing for adjustment as needed. The cross groove facilitates the adjustment of the contact rod 4113.

[0038] It should be noted that the touch rod 4113 is at its maximum when it is completely inside the first threaded hole 4112. At this time, the collision sensor 42 needs to collide with the touch platform 4111 to trigger the warning of the collision sensor 42.

[0039] In a further explanation of this embodiment, when the upper rod 31 collides, the collision sensor 42 impacts the touch rod 4113 or the touch platform 4111 based on inertia, and the collision sensor 42 gradually returns to its original position based on the elastic force of the first spring 43.

[0040] It should be noted that the cane 1 may tilt during use; however, by adjusting the length of the protruding touch bar 4113, the collision sensor 42 may not come into contact with the touch bar 4113 during tilting and shaking.

[0041] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the upper rod 31 has a second threaded hole 312 that passes through the upper rod 31 on the upper side of the fixing ring 41. The second threaded hole 312 is internally threaded with a stop rod 313. Both ends of the stop rod 313 are provided with cross grooves. The length of the stop rod 313 is less than the diameter of the outer side of the upper rod 31, which can fix the fixing ring 41. Thus, the fixing ring 41 can be disassembled by removing the stop rod 313.

[0042] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the buckle assembly 33 includes a first pressing plate 331, a second pressing plate 332, and a second spring 333. A slot 314 is provided near the lower end of the upper rod 31, penetrating the upper rod 31. The first pressing plate 331 and the second pressing plate 332 are slidably connected within the slots 314 on both sides of the upper rod 31. A sliding cylinder 3311 is provided on the end of the first pressing plate 331 facing the second pressing plate 332, and a sliding rod 3321 is provided on the end of the second pressing plate 332 facing the first pressing plate 331. The sliding rod 3321 is slidably connected within the sliding cylinder 3311. A limiting eave 3312 is provided at the end of the sliding cylinder 3311, and a limiting platform 3322 is provided at the end of the sliding rod 3321. The outer side of the limiting platform 3322 is in contact with the inner side of the sliding cylinder 3311, and the inner side of the limiting eave 3312 is in contact with the outer side of the sliding rod 3321. The sliding rod 3321 has a smaller diameter. The second spring 333 is located inside the inner side of the slide cylinder 3311. One end of the second spring 333 abuts against the bottom of the slide cylinder 3311, and the other end abuts against the end of the limiting platform 3322. The first pressing platform 331 and the second pressing platform 332 are both provided with limiting edges 3313. The limiting edges 3313 are arc-shaped and are in contact with the inner surface of the upper rod 31, so that the first pressing platform 331 and the second pressing platform 332 can be pressed at the same time. The first pressing platform 331 and the second pressing platform 332 slide in the slot 314, making pressing more convenient and suitable for the elderly. When the pressing of the first pressing platform 331 and the second pressing platform 332 is released, the two ends of the second spring 333 apply elastic force to the first pressing platform 331 and the second pressing platform 332 respectively, returning the first pressing platform 331 and the second pressing platform 332 to their original positions.

[0043] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 8As shown, the lower rod 32 is provided with a plurality of evenly arranged slots 321, which penetrate the lower rod 32. The slots 321 are adapted to the first press plate 331 and the second press plate 332. The slots 321 on both sides of the lower rod 32 are respectively fitted into the first press plate 331 and the second press plate 332. The plurality of slots 321 are connected by a through groove 322, which penetrates the lower rod 32. The ends of the first press plate 331 and the second press plate 332 that protrude from the upper rod 31 are fitted into the slots 321 of the lower rod 32. The slots 321 are connected by the through groove 322. When the first press plate 331 and the second press plate 332 are pressed and the upper rod 31 is adjusted, it can be adjusted without releasing the first press plate 331 and the second press plate 332.

[0044] It should be noted that the ends of the first button 331 and the second button 332 protruding from the upper rod 31 are arc-shaped, and their curvature is the same as that of the outer side of the lower rod 32. The length of the first button 331 and the second button 332 protruding from the upper rod 31 is the same as the thickness of the lower rod 32, so that the ends of the first button 331 and the second button 332 protruding from the upper rod 31 are flush with the outer side of the lower rod 32, which not only facilitates use but also makes it more aesthetically pleasing.

[0045] The bottom of the lower rod 32 is fixedly equipped with an anti-slip platform 323, which is made of rubber to increase the friction at the bottom of the lower rod 32.

[0046] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent old-age care device, comprising a walking stick (1), the walking stick (1) comprising a handle (2) and a support rod (3), the handle (2) being connected with the support rod (3), characterized in that: The elbow head (2) is provided with a battery in the connecting end of the supporting rod (3), the elbow head (2) is provided with a positioning module, the positioning module is electrically connected with the battery, the supporting rod (3) is provided with a collision warning mechanism (4), and the collision warning mechanism (4) is electrically connected with the battery. 2.The smart old-age care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting rod (3) comprises an upper rod (31), a lower rod (32) and a buckle assembly (33), the upper rod (31) is slidably connected in the lower rod (32), the upper rod (31) is fixed in the lower rod (32) through the buckle assembly (33), the connecting ends of the upper rod (31) and the lower rod (32) are fixedly connected with the elbow head (2), and the collision warning mechanism (4) is arranged in the upper rod (31). 3.The smart care device of the elderly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The collision warning mechanism (4) comprises a fixing ring (41), a collision sensor (42) and four first springs (43), the upper rod (31) is provided with a convex ring (311) at the upper end, the fixing ring (41) is placed on the convex ring (311), four convex bosses (411) are arranged on the inner side of the fixing ring (41), one end of each of the four first springs (43) is fixedly installed on the convex boss (411), and the other end is fixedly installed on the four sides of the collision sensor (42). 4.The smart old-age care device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The convex boss (411) is provided with a touch table (4111) on one side of the first spring (43), the touch table (4111) is arranged at the middle of the first spring (43), the touch table (4111) is provided with a first threaded hole (4112), the first threaded hole (4112) extends outwardly until it penetrates the convex boss (411) and the fixing ring (41) to the outside, the first threaded hole (4112) is threaded with a touch rod (4113), one end of the touch rod (4113) protrudes outwardly towards the collision sensor (42) and is provided with a rubber head, and the other end is provided with a cross groove, and the length of the touch rod (4113) is less than the length of the first threaded hole (4112). 5.The smart old-age care device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper rod (31) is provided with a second threaded hole (312) penetrating the upper rod (31) above the fixing ring (41), the second threaded hole (312) is threaded with a blocking rod (313), cross grooves are arranged on both ends of the blocking rod (313), and the length of the blocking rod (313) is less than the diameter of the outer side of the upper rod (31). 6.The smart old-age care device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The buckle assembly (33) comprises a first press platform (331), a second press platform (332) and a second spring (333), the upper rod (31) is provided with a notch (314) penetrating the upper rod (31) near the lower end, the first press platform (331) and the second press platform (332) are respectively slidably connected in the notches (314) on both sides of the upper rod (31), the first press platform (331) is provided with a sliding cylinder (3311) on one end facing the second press platform (332), the second press platform (332) is provided with a sliding rod (3321) on one end facing the first press platform (331), the sliding rod (3321) is slidably connected in the sliding cylinder (3311), the end of the sliding cylinder (3311) is provided with a limiting eave (3312), the end of the sliding rod (3321) is provided with a limiting platform (3322), the outer side surface of the limiting platform (3322) is attached to the inner side surface of the sliding cylinder (3311), the inner side surface of the limiting eave (3312) is attached to the outer side surface of the sliding rod (3321), the diameter of the sliding rod (3321) is smaller than the diameter of the inner side surface of the sliding cylinder (3311), the second spring (333) is arranged in the sliding cylinder (3311), one end of the second spring (333) abuts against the bottom of the sliding cylinder (3311), and the other end abuts against the end of the limiting platform (3322), the first press platform (331) and the second press platform (332) are both provided with a limiting edge (3313), the limiting edge (3313) is arc-shaped, and the limiting edge (3313) is attached to the inner surface of the upper rod (31). 7.The smart care device of claim 6, wherein: The lower rod (32) is provided with a plurality of uniformly arranged clamping grooves (321) penetrating the lower rod (32), the clamping grooves (321) are matched with the first press platform (331) and the second press platform (332), the clamping grooves (321) on both sides of the lower rod (32) are respectively embedded with the first press platform (331) and the second press platform (332), and the plurality of clamping grooves (321) are connected through a through groove (322). 8.The smart old-age care device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the lower rod (32) is fixedly provided with an anti-skid platform (323). 9.The smart care device of the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The knob (2) is provided with a lamp holder (21), the lamp holder (21) is provided with a lamp bulb, and the lamp bulb is electrically connected with the battery. 10.The smart care device of the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The knob (2) is provided with an electronic watch (22).