Wall suitable for aging
By installing an assistive device on the wall and using a drive motor to drive the traction component and support assembly, the problem of elderly people having difficulty getting up after a fall is solved, providing convenient support and safety notification, and improving the safety of elderly people living in the community.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing wall lacks support points, making it difficult for elderly people to get up after falling and difficult to be detected in time, posing a safety hazard.
An assistive device is installed on the wall, including a support base, a grip, a traction unit, and a control unit. A drive motor drives the traction components, such as a traction rope or traction rod, to help the elderly stand up. The support assembly can also provide temporary support and a warning device to issue a warning signal.
It provides convenient support to help the elderly stand up, reducing the risk of falls, and promptly notifies others through an alarm, improving the safety of the elderly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wall renovation technology, specifically to an age-friendly wall. Background Technology
[0002] With the increasing aging of the population and the fact that many children have gone out to work, many elderly people have become empty nesters. As their physical functions decline, when they fall at home, it is difficult for them to get up because the walls are often smooth and offer no support, and they are generally not strong enough. Furthermore, because they are empty nesters, they are often not noticed in time, which can lead to dangerous situations. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In view of the shortcomings of existing wall technology, such as lack of support, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an age-friendly wall that is easy to support.
[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0005] An age-friendly wall system includes a wall and an auxiliary device installed on the wall.
[0006] The aids include:
[0007] Support base, installed on the wall;
[0008] The gripping part is used for holding and grasping.
[0009] A traction part, provided on the support base, is used to retract and extend the gripping part;
[0010] A control unit, located on the gripping unit, is used to control the traction unit to extend and retract the gripping unit.
[0011] In some embodiments, the traction unit includes a drive unit and a traction member;
[0012] The drive unit is mounted on the support base, and the gripping unit is fixedly mounted to the traction member;
[0013] When the drive unit is activated, it can move the gripping part away from or closer to the support base.
[0014] In some embodiments, the traction element includes a traction rope.
[0015] In some embodiments, the traction element includes a traction bar.
[0016] In some embodiments, the drive unit includes a drive motor that can rotate in both directions.
[0017] In some embodiments, the control unit includes control buttons and a signal transmission unit;
[0018] When the forward rotation button of the control button is activated, the control button controls the drive motor to rotate forward, and the drive motor drives the handle to move closer to the support base via the traction member; when the reverse rotation button of the control button is activated, the control button controls the drive motor to rotate in reverse, and the drive motor drives the handle away from the support base via the traction member.
[0019] In some embodiments, the aid further includes a support assembly;
[0020] The support assembly is located on the support base and is used for people to support themselves.
[0021] In some embodiments, the support assembly includes a support member and a rotating part;
[0022] The support member is rotatably mounted on the support base via the rotating part;
[0023] When the drive unit is activated, the rotating unit can drive the support member to rotate.
[0024] In some embodiments, the rotating part includes a push block, a stop, and a torsion spring;
[0025] The push block is located on the support base and is driven by the drive unit. The stop is located on the support member. The torsion spring is used for the rotational reset of the support member. The rotation of the drive unit can push the stop via the push block to make the support member swing.
[0026] In some embodiments, the auxiliary device further includes an alarm; the alarm is disposed on the grip and is used to issue an alarm signal.
[0027] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: by holding the handle and activating the control unit installed on the handle, a pulling force is provided to the elderly who have fallen under the pulling force of the traction unit, which helps the elderly to get up and prevents the problem of being unable to get up due to lack of support. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention embedded in the wall;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention with the wall removed;
[0030] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the drive unit for easy observation of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the drive unit and support assembly of this utility model;
[0032] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the driving part and the rotating part of this utility model.
[0033] Figure label:
[0034] 100. Auxiliary device; 110. Support base; 120. Holding part; 130. Traction part; 140. Control part; 150. Support assembly; 160. Warning device;
[0035] 131. Drive unit; 132. Traction component; 133. Take-up reel;
[0036] 141. Control buttons;
[0037] 151. Support component; 152. Rotating part; 1521. Push block; 1522. Stop; 1523. Torsion spring;
[0038] 200. Walls. Detailed Implementation
[0039] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0040] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0041] For ease of description of the first, second, and third directions in the embodiments of this application, the first direction is the left-right direction in the figures, the second direction is the front-back direction in the figures, and the third direction is the up-down direction in the figures. The x-axis arrow direction is referred to as the "right" direction, the y-axis arrow direction as the "up" direction, and the z-axis arrow direction as the "back" direction, but these are not the sole limitations in the actual application of this application.
[0042] like Figure 1-3As shown, this embodiment provides an age-friendly wall system, which includes a wall 200 and an auxiliary device 100 installed on the wall 200. The auxiliary device 100 includes a support base 110, a gripping part 120, a traction part 130, and a control part 140. The support base 110 is installed on the wall 200; the gripping part 120 is for a person to hold; the traction part 130 is disposed on the support base 110 and is used to retract the gripping part 120; the control part 140 is disposed on the gripping part 120 and is used to control the traction part 130 to retract the gripping part 120. In other words, before use, the support base 110 is installed on the wall 200, and the handle 120 is brought into contact with the ground under the action of the traction part 130. When the elderly fall and have difficulty getting up, they can extend their movable arm to grab the handle 120 and activate the control part 140 installed on the handle 120. Under the pulling force of the traction part 130, a pulling force is provided to the elderly who have fallen, helping them to get up and preventing the problem of not being able to get up due to lack of support.
[0043] When installing the support base 110 onto the wall 200, either an embedded fixing method or screw fixing can be used.
[0044] Embedded fixing, such as Figure 5 As shown, a slot is made in the wall 200 so that part of the support 110 can be inserted, reducing the portion of the support 110 located on the outside of the wall 200.
[0045] Screw fixing means that the support base 110 is installed and fixed to the wall 200 by expansion screws.
[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the traction unit 130 includes a drive unit 131 and a traction member 132; the drive unit 131 is mounted on the support base 110, and the gripping part 120 is fixedly mounted to the traction member 132; when the drive unit 131 is activated, the drive unit 131 can drive the gripping part 120 away from or towards the support base 110. That is, after the control unit 140 controls the drive unit 131, the drive unit 131 drives the traction member 132, thereby completing the movement of the gripping part 120 away from or towards the support base 110. By using the traction member 132 to pull the gripping part 120, it is possible to help an elderly person who has fallen to their feet, preventing the problem of being unable to get up for a long time after a fall.
[0047] In some embodiments, the drive unit 131 includes a drive motor that can rotate in both directions.
[0048] like Figure 1-3As shown, in some embodiments, the traction member 132 includes a traction rope. A winding wheel 133 is mounted on the drive motor, and the motor winds the traction rope via the winding wheel 133. The design of the traction rope allows the traction rope to swing outwards after a fallen elderly person grabs the gripping part 120, reducing the difficulty of grabbing and making it easier for the elderly person to stand up.
[0049] In another embodiment (not shown), the traction member 132 includes a traction rod; a gear is mounted on the drive motor, and a toothed groove is provided on the traction rod; the traction rod moves axially along the traction rod under the action of the gear and the toothed groove. The design of the traction rod allows a fallen elderly person to grab the handle 120, and the traction rod can pull the elderly person vertically, preventing the elderly person from swaying back and forth and having difficulty standing up.
[0050] The drive motor is a three-phase asynchronous motor.
[0051] like Figure 2-3 As shown, in some embodiments, the control unit 140 includes a control button 141 and a signal transmission unit. When the forward rotation button of the control button 141 is activated, the control button 141 controls the drive motor to rotate forward, and the drive motor, via the traction member 132, drives the gripping part 120 closer to the support base 110. When the reverse rotation button of the control button 141 is activated, the control button 141 controls the drive motor to rotate in reverse, and the drive motor, via the traction member 132, drives the gripping part 120 away from the support base 110. By having both forward and reverse buttons located on the gripping part 120, adjustments can be easily made according to actual needs. That is, when an elderly person falls, they can drive the traction member 132 to move it away from or closer to the support base 110 according to their own situation, making it easier for the elderly person to grip the gripping part 120.
[0052] When the control button 141 is pressed, it starts; when the button is released, it pops out to stop the start of the drive motor. This prevents the problem of the gripping part 120 being released due to insufficient gripping, which would make it difficult to grip again.
[0053] The signal transmission unit can be connected by wires, that is, the control button 141 and the control motor are connected in series by wires.
[0054] The signal transmission unit can also be wireless, that is, the control button 141 and the control motor can be controlled remotely.
[0055] like Figure 2-4 As shown, in this embodiment, the assistive device 100 further includes a support group 150; the support group 150 is disposed on the support base 110, and the support group 150 is used for providing support. The arrangement of the support group 150 means that after the gripping part 120 assists the elderly person in standing up, the support group 150 provides the elderly person with temporary support for rest, preventing the elderly person from falling again.
[0056] like Figure 3-4 As shown, in this embodiment, the support assembly 150 includes a support member 151 and a rotating part 152; the support member 151 is rotatably mounted on the support base 110 via the rotating part 152; when the drive unit 131 is activated, the rotating part 152 can drive the support member 151 to rotate. The ability of the support member 151 to rotate allows it to be placed close to the wall 200 or in a position that does not obstruct normal passage during use. When the drive unit 131 is activated, the support member 151 simultaneously swings to the position requiring support.
[0057] like Figure 3-5 As shown, in this embodiment, the rotating part 152 includes a push block 1521, a stop 1522, and a torsion spring 1523. The push block 1521 is disposed on the support base 110 and driven by the driving part 131. The stop 1522 is disposed on the support member 151. The torsion spring 1523 is used for the rotational reset of the support member 151. The rotation of the driving part 131 can push the stop 1522 via the push block 1521, causing the support member 151 to swing. Simultaneously, the drive motor drives the traction member 132, pushing the push block 1521 to move, which in turn causes the support member 151 to swing out via the stop 1522. By completing traction and pushing in one go through the drive motor, the inconvenience of individual control and the waste of resources caused by multiple power sources can be prevented.
[0058] The outer end of the drive motor shaft is provided with an external thread, and the push block 1521 is provided with an internal thread. When the drive motor rotates, the push block 1521 moves axially under the action of the thread, and when the holding part 120 moves to the support seat 110, the support member 151 swings out completely.
[0059] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the assistive device 100 also includes an alarm 160; the alarm 160 is disposed on the handle 120, and the alarm 160 is used to issue an alarm signal. After pressing the alarm 160, the alarm 160 can promptly notify family members who are away or designated personnel; it can also promptly notify others to provide immediate assistance in the event of a fall.
[0060] This aid can be placed in locations where falls are likely to occur, such as behind a door, beside a bed, or at a 200-degree corner of a wall.
[0061] In summary, this utility model provides an age-friendly wall structure. By holding the handle and activating the control unit installed on the handle, a pulling force is provided to the elderly who have fallen, under the pulling force of the traction unit, to help the elderly get up and prevent the problem of being unable to get up due to lack of support.
[0062] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. An age-friendly wall system, comprising a wall and an auxiliary device installed on the wall; characterized in that, The aids include: Support base, installed on the wall; The gripping part is used for holding and grasping. A traction part, provided on the support base, is used to retract and extend the gripping part; A control unit, located on the gripping unit, is used to control the traction unit to extend and retract the gripping unit.
2. The age-friendly wall of claim 1, wherein: The traction unit includes a drive unit and a traction component; The drive unit is mounted on the support base, and the gripping unit is fixedly mounted to the traction member; When the drive unit is activated, it can move the gripping part away from or closer to the support base.
3. The age appropriate wall of claim 2, wherein: The traction component includes a traction rope.
4. The age-friendly wall of claim 2, wherein: The traction component includes a traction rod.
5. The age-friendly wall of claim 2, wherein: The drive unit includes a drive motor, which is capable of forward and reverse rotation.
6. The age appropriate wall of claim 5, wherein: The control unit includes control buttons and a signal transmission unit; When the forward rotation button of the control button is activated, the control button controls the drive motor to rotate forward, and the drive motor drives the handle to move closer to the support base via the traction member; when the reverse rotation button of the control button is activated, the control button controls the drive motor to rotate in reverse, and the drive motor drives the handle away from the support base via the traction member.
7. The age-friendly wall of claim 2, wherein: The auxiliary equipment also includes a support assembly; The support assembly is located on the support base and is used for people to support themselves.
8. The age appropriate wall of claim 7, wherein: The support assembly includes a support member and a rotating part; The support member is rotatably mounted on the support base via the rotating part; When the drive unit is activated, the rotating unit can drive the support member to rotate.
9. The age appropriate wall of claim 8, wherein: The rotating part includes a push block, a stop, and a torsion spring; The push block is located on the support base and is driven by the drive unit. The stop is located on the support member. The torsion spring is used for the rotational reset of the support member. The rotation of the drive unit can push the stop via the push block to make the support member swing.
10. The age-friendly wall of claim 1, wherein: The auxiliary device also includes an alarm; the alarm is located on the grip and is used to issue an alarm signal.