Small-size portable walking aid

By designing a small, portable walking aid that includes a folding frame, telescopic rod, seat, and pneumatic lifting structure, the problems of inconvenience in carrying walking aids and instability when going uphill have been solved, achieving quick folding, improved seating function, and enhanced stability.

CN224155986UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24NINGBO SHENYU MEDICAL EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO SHENYU MEDICAL EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-15
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

Existing walking aids are small in size when quickly folded but do not have a seat, making them inconvenient to carry. Furthermore, their center of gravity is unstable when going uphill, resulting in insufficient stability during use.

Method used

A small-volume portable walker was designed, comprising a folding bracket, a telescopic rod, a seat structure, and a pneumatic lifting structure. It enables quick folding, height adjustment, and provides a seat. The height of the front of the device is adjusted via the pneumatic lifting structure to maintain a horizontal position.

Benefits of technology

It features quick folding and a seat function for easy carrying, while keeping the device level when going uphill, improving stability and convenience of use.

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Abstract

The small-size portable walking aid comprises a device body structure and a cushion structure, the device body structure comprises a folding support, the two ends of the top of the folding support are each slidably sleeved with a telescopic rod, the two sides of the top of the folding support are each provided with a locking bolt, and the two telescopic rods are each provided with a handle; the device comprises a device body structure, two handles are arranged on the device body structure, hand brakes are arranged at the bottoms of the two handles, trundles are installed at the four corners of the bottoms of the folding supports, brake assemblies are installed on the two trundles close to a person, and a cushion structure is installed between the folding supports. By arranging the telescopic rod, the device can be adjusted according to users of different heights, the practicability of the device is improved, by arranging the cushion structure, the user can be assisted to sit down, and a convenient rest environment is provided for the user.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of walking aid technology, specifically a small-sized portable walking aid. Background Technology

[0002] Walking aids enable elderly people, patients, and others with mobility issues or even those who have lost the ability to walk to take care of themselves and go for walks like able-bodied people. Currently, some walking aids on the market can be quickly folded and are small in size, but they do not have a seat function when unfolded. Others with seats are relatively large when folded, making them inconvenient to put next to the car seat and only able to be put in the trunk. This makes it inconvenient to carry when taking the elderly out for a walk. In addition, while quick-folding small walking aids without seats are small in size when folded, people or the elderly who are tired still have to find a place to sit temporarily, which does not provide this convenient function.

[0003] Furthermore, when using existing walking aids for uphill assistance, the device is tilted, causing the user's center of gravity to shift backward, resulting in instability.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a small, portable walking aid to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, the problem to be solved by this application is: by setting the device body structure, the device can be quickly folded and unfolded; at the same time, by setting the telescopic rod, the device can be adjusted according to users of different heights, thereby improving the practicality of the device; by setting the seat structure, the device can assist users in sitting down, providing them with a convenient resting environment; and by setting the pneumatic lifting structure, the device can be adjusted according to the slope when going uphill, keeping the device in a horizontal position and preventing the user from shifting their center of gravity backward when going uphill.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is: a small-volume portable walking aid, including a device body structure and a seat structure. The device body structure includes a folding bracket, with telescopic rods slidably fitted at both ends of the top of the folding bracket. Locking bolts are installed on both sides of the top of the folding bracket. Handles are installed on both telescopic rods, and handbrakes are provided at the bottom of both handles. Casters are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the folding bracket, with brake components installed on the two casters closest to the person. A seat structure is installed between the folding brackets. The seat structure includes two casters fixedly installed with the folding bracket. Support seats are installed between the two mounting clips. A protective shell is provided between the two support seats. Support rods are installed at the bottom of the two support seats. Meshing mounting gears are provided on the opposite surfaces of the two support rods. The two mounting gears are located inside the protective shell.

[0007] Furthermore, the two poles of the folding bracket furthest from the person are equipped with a pneumatic lifting structure. The pneumatic lifting structure includes a pneumatic shell, four support columns are installed on the top of the pneumatic shell, a connecting plate is installed on the top of the support columns, an extension rod is slidably installed on the bottom of the pneumatic shell, a limiting shell is fixedly connected inside the pneumatic shell, a sealing disc is installed on the top of the extension rod inside the pneumatic shell, an air guide pipe is installed on the top of the pneumatic shell, the other end of the air guide pipe is connected to the bottom of one side of the pneumatic shell, a mounting block is installed on one side of the mounting block, a pneumatic turntable is rotatably installed on one side of the mounting block, and the other end of the pneumatic turntable extends through the mounting block and one side of the air guide pipe into the air guide pipe and is connected to a ball head.

[0008] Furthermore, the pneumatic housing is filled with compressed gas, and one end of the extension rod and one end of the connecting plate are installed in the middle section of the front of the folding bracket.

[0009] Furthermore, the handbrake controls the operation of two braking components via a connecting cable, the handle can fold according to the folding bracket, and the locking bolt can lock and release the telescopic rod.

[0010] Furthermore, an exhaust port is provided in the middle of the ball head, and the sealing disc can divide the entire chamber inside its air pressure shell into two.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer wall of the pneumatic turntable is provided with several anti-slip grooves.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0013] The device features a main body structure that allows for quick folding and unfolding. Furthermore, the telescopic rod allows for adjustment to accommodate users of different heights, enhancing its practicality.

[0014] The cushioned structure helps users sit down, providing them with a convenient resting environment.

[0015] By incorporating a pneumatic lifting structure, the device can be adjusted to maintain a horizontal position when going uphill, preventing users from shifting their center of gravity backward. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of a small-volume portable walking aid according to this application;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of node A;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the seat cushion structure;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the seat cushion structure from below.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a pneumatic pressure lifting structure;

[0022] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0023] 1. Device body structure; 101. Folding bracket; 102. Handle; 103. Casters; 104. Brake assembly; 105. Telescopic rod; 106. Locking bolt; 107. Handbrake; 2. Seat structure; 201. Support base; 202. Protective shell; 203. Mounting clip; 204. Support rod; 205. Mounting gear; 3. Pneumatic lifting structure; 301. Pneumatic shell; 302. Extending rod; 303. Sealing disc; 304. Limiting shell; 305. Support column; 306. Connecting plate; 307. Air duct; 308. Pneumatic turntable; 309. Ball head; 310. Mounting block. Detailed Implementation

[0024] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0026] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this application provides a small-volume portable walking aid, including a device body structure 1 and a seat structure 2. The device body structure 1 includes a folding bracket 101. Telescopic rods 105 are slidably fitted at both ends of the top of the folding bracket 101. Locking bolts 106 are installed on both sides of the top of the folding bracket 101. Handles 102 are installed on both telescopic rods 105. Handbrakes 107 are provided at the bottom of both handles 102. Casters 103 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the folding bracket 101, with the two casters 103 closest to the person being... Brake assemblies 104 are installed on each of the folding brackets 101. A seat structure 2 is installed between the folding brackets 101. The seat structure 2 includes two casters 103 that are fixedly installed on the folding brackets 101. A support base 201 is installed between the two mounting clips 203. A protective shell 202 is provided between the two support bases 201. A support rod 204 is installed at the bottom of each of the two support bases 201. The opposing surfaces of the two support rods 204 are provided with mutually meshing mounting gears 205. The two mounting gears 205 are located inside the protective shell 202.

[0027] The folding bracket 101 has a pneumatic lifting structure 3 on each of the two poles furthest from the person. The pneumatic lifting structure 3 includes a pneumatic housing 301. Four support columns 305 are installed on the top of the pneumatic housing 301. A connecting plate 306 is installed on the top of the support columns 305. An extension rod 302 is slidably installed on the bottom of the pneumatic housing 301. A limiting shell 304 is fixedly connected inside the pneumatic housing 301. A sealing disc 303 is installed on the top of the extension rod 302 inside the pneumatic housing 301. An air guide pipe 307 is installed on the top of the pneumatic housing 301. The other end of the air guide pipe 307 is connected to the bottom of one side of the pneumatic housing 301. A mounting block 310 is installed on one side of the pneumatic housing 301. A pneumatic turntable 308 is rotatably installed on one side of the mounting block 310. The other end of the pneumatic turntable 308 extends through the mounting block 310 and one side of the air guide pipe 307 into the air guide pipe 307 and is connected to a ball head 309.

[0028] The air pressure housing 301 is filled with compressed gas, and one end of the extension rod 302 and one end of the connecting plate 306 are installed in the middle section of the front of the folding bracket 101.

[0029] The handbrake 107 controls the operation of the two brake assemblies 104 via a connecting cable, the handle 102 can be folded according to the folding bracket 101, and the locking bolt 106 can lock and release the telescopic rod 105.

[0030] The ball head 309 has an exhaust port in the middle, and the sealing disc 303 can divide the entire compartment inside its air pressure shell 301 into two.

[0031] The outer wall of the pneumatic turntable 308 is provided with several anti-slip grooves.

[0032] Working principle:

[0033] Before using the device, first check all its components to ensure that they work properly and that the device can operate normally.

[0034] When using the device, the user first opens the device and adjusts it according to their own height. First, the user rotates the two locking bolts 106 to loosen the two telescopic rods 105. The user then lifts the two handles 102 to raise the telescopic rods 105. When the rods reach the appropriate position, the user locks the two telescopic rods 105 with the two locking bolts 106 to make the height suitable.

[0035] When the device is opened, the two support seats 201 are opened by two mounting gears 205 hidden in the protective housing 202, and the two support seats 201 form a cushion.

[0036] When the user is going uphill, the height of the air pressure lifting structure 3 can be adjusted according to the slope so that the device remains in a horizontal state or is lowered further in front. By rotating the air pressure turntable 308, the air pressure turntable 308 drives the ball head 309 to rotate. When the ball head 309 rotates, it connects to the air guide pipe 307. The user presses the device forward, causing the extension rod 302 to move the sealing plate 303 inside the air pressure housing 301. The high-pressure gas above the sealing plate 303 is squeezed through the air guide pipe 307 to the bottom of the sealing plate 303. The extension rod 302 retracts into the interior of the air pressure housing 301, realizing the downward descent to adapt to the slope.

[0037] By incorporating the main body structure 1, the device can be quickly folded and unfolded. Furthermore, by incorporating the telescopic rod 105, the device can be adjusted to accommodate users of different heights, thereby enhancing its practicality.

[0038] The seat cushion structure 2 helps users sit down, providing them with a convenient resting environment.

[0039] By incorporating a pneumatic lifting structure 3, the device can be adjusted to maintain a horizontal position when the user is going uphill, preventing the user from shifting their center of gravity backward.

[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A small-volume portable walking aid, comprising a device body structure (1) and a seat structure (2), characterized in that: The main body structure (1) of the device includes a folding bracket (101). Telescopic rods (105) are slidably fitted at two points on the top of the folding bracket (101). Locking bolts (106) are installed on both sides of the top of the folding bracket (101). Handles (102) are installed on both telescopic rods (105). Handbrakes (107) are installed at the bottom of both handles (102). Casters (103) are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the folding bracket (101). Brake assemblies (104) are installed on the two casters (103) closest to the user. A seat cushion structure (2) is installed between the folding bracket (101). The seat cushion structure (2) includes two casters (103) that are fixedly installed with the folding bracket (101). A support base (201) is installed between the two mounting clips (203). A protective shell (202) is provided between the two support bases (201). A support rod (204) is installed at the bottom of the two support bases (201). The opposing surfaces of the two support rods (204) are provided with mutually meshing mounting gears (205). The two mounting gears (205) are located inside the protective shell (202).

2. A compact portable walking aid according to claim 1, characterised in that: The folding bracket (101) has pneumatic lifting structures (3) on the two poles furthest from the person. Each pneumatic lifting structure (3) includes a pneumatic housing (301). Four support columns (305) are mounted on the top of the pneumatic housing (301), and a connecting plate (306) is mounted on the top of each support column (305). An extension rod (302) is slidably mounted on the bottom of the pneumatic housing (301). A limiting shell (304) is fixedly connected inside the pneumatic housing (301). A support plate (306) is mounted on the top of the extension rod (302) at the top of the pneumatic housing (301). The air pressure housing (301) has a sealed disc (303) inside. A gas guide pipe (307) is provided on the top of the air pressure housing (301). The other end of the gas guide pipe (307) is connected to the bottom of one side of the air pressure housing (301). A mounting block (310) is provided on one side of the air pressure housing (301). A pneumatic turntable (308) is rotatably provided on one side of the mounting block (310). The other end of the pneumatic turntable (308) extends through the mounting block (310) and one side of the gas guide pipe (307) into the air guide pipe (307) and is connected to a ball head (309).

3. A small volume portable walking aid according to claim 2, characterised in that: The pneumatic housing (301) is filled with compressed gas, and one end of the extension rod (302) and one end of the connecting plate (306) are installed in the middle section of the front of the folding bracket (101).

4. A compact portable walking aid according to claim 1, characterised in that: The handbrake (107) controls the operation of two brake assemblies (104) via a connecting line, the handle (102) can be folded according to the folding bracket (101), and the locking bolt (106) can lock and release the telescopic rod (105).

5. A compact portable walking aid according to claim 2, characterised in that: The ball head (309) has an exhaust port in the middle, and the sealing disc (303) can divide the entire compartment inside its pneumatic outer shell (301) into two.

6. A compact portable walking aid according to claim 2, characterised in that: The outer wall of the air pressure turntable (308) is provided with a plurality of anti-skid grooves.