Neurological patient rehabilitation nursing walking frame

By installing brake covers and counterweights on the wheels of the walking frame, centrifugal force is used to provide resistance, which solves the problem of insufficient friction in existing walking frames, achieves effective muscle training and fall protection, and improves patients' motor and balance abilities.

CN224292171UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29河北中石油中心医院

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
河北中石油中心医院
Filing Date
2025-04-08
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing walking frames suffer from insufficient friction between the wheels and the ground, resulting in inadequate muscle stimulation and hindering the achievement of ideal exercise effects. Furthermore, the movement speed is difficult to control, increasing the risk of falls.

Method used

Brake covers are installed on the wheels of the walking frame. Friction rings and counterweights are installed inside the brake covers. The counterweights are elastically connected to the rotating disk and use centrifugal force to provide resistance when rotating. The contact between the counterweights and the friction rings provides additional resistance to movement, thereby enhancing the muscle training effect.

Benefits of technology

By providing appropriate resistance, patients' muscle strength and joint stability are enhanced, motor control is improved, falls are prevented, and ideal rehabilitation exercise results are achieved.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of neurology patient rehabilitation nursing walking aid, including frame body, four walking wheels rotatably connected to the frame body by pivot are installed on frame body, further including four brake covers fixed on frame body and coaxial with corresponding pivot, pivot is fixedly connected with rotating disc, and rotating disc is located in corresponding brake cover, the outside of rotating disc is hinged with at least two counterweights, and spring is elastically connected between counterweight and rotating disc;Its beneficial effect is that: the counterweight set can contact with friction ring to provide advancing resistance when walking wheel rotation speed is faster, and moderate resistance can effectively exercise the muscle strength of patient, enhance joint stability, improve the motion control ability and balance ability of patient, in addition, the resistance generated when walking wheel rotates can avoid walking aid moving speed too fast, effectively prevent the phenomenon of falling down when patient can not master moving speed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of walking aid technology, and in particular to a walking aid for rehabilitation and nursing care of neurological patients. Background Technology

[0002] A walking frame is a device that assists patients with certain neurological disorders to walk. It helps patients with weak lower limbs or limited walking function to practice walking, enabling them to take steps and gradually regain their walking ability, thus promoting motor function rehabilitation. For example, Parkinson's disease patients can improve problems such as difficulty walking and gait abnormalities by using a walking frame.

[0003] Walking frames provide stable support for patients, allowing them to maintain balance when standing and walking. However, existing walking frames have shortcomings in use. The friction between the wheels and the ground is too small, and there is almost no additional resistance. Some patients find it too easy to push the walking frame, and their muscles do not receive sufficient stimulation, thus failing to achieve the desired exercise effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned problems with the rehabilitation and nursing walking frame for neurological patients, this utility model is proposed.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a rehabilitation nursing walking frame for neurological patients, including a frame body, on which four walking wheels are mounted and rotatably connected to the frame body via rotating shafts;

[0007] It also includes four brake covers fixed on the frame and coaxial with the corresponding rotating shaft. A rotating disk is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft and the rotating disk is located inside the corresponding brake cover. At least two counterweights are hinged to the outside of the rotating disk, and a spring is elastically connected between the counterweights and the rotating disk. The counterweights are controlled by the centrifugal force of the auxiliary wheel to rotate in the direction of the brake cover with the hinge point as the center.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the rehabilitation and nursing assistive frame for neurological patients described in this utility model, the inner wall of the braking cover is provided with a friction ring, and the inner wall of the friction ring is provided with grooves at equal intervals.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the rehabilitation and nursing walking frame for neurological patients described in this utility model, the counterweight has an irregular arc shape, and when the counterweight contacts the inner wall of the friction ring, the irregular arc surface of the counterweight matches the shape of the inner wall of the friction ring.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the rehabilitation and nursing walking frame for neurological patients described in this utility model, the counterweight block has a plurality of raised strips on its arc-shaped surface that match the size of the groove.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the rehabilitation and nursing assistive frame for neurological patients described in this utility model, the number of counterweights is four, and they are distributed equidistantly around the outside of the rotating disk.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the rehabilitation and nursing assistive frame for neurological patients described in this utility model, the surface of the rotating disk is provided with multiple weight-reducing holes.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: the counterweight can contact the friction ring when the walking wheel rotates at a high speed to provide resistance. The appropriate resistance can effectively exercise the patient's muscle strength, enhance joint stability, and improve the patient's motor control and balance. In addition, the resistance generated when the walking wheel rotates can prevent the walking frame from moving too fast, effectively preventing the patient from falling due to poor control of the movement speed. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the walking wheel and the rotating shaft in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the relevant structure of the brake cover and the rotating disk in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] Attached diagram descriptions: 1. Frame; 2. Walking wheel; 21. Axle; 3. Brake cover; 4. Friction ring; 5. Rotating disc; 6. Counterweight; 7. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0022] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0023] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not adhering to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, actual manufacturing should include the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.

[0024] Reference Figures 1-4 As an embodiment of the present utility model, a rehabilitation nursing walking frame for neurological patients is provided, which includes a frame body 1 and four walking wheels 2 mounted on the frame body 1 through a rotating shaft 21 and rotatably connected to the frame body 1.

[0025] It also includes four brake covers 3 fixed on the frame 1 and coaxial with the corresponding rotating shaft 21. The inner wall of the brake cover 3 is provided with friction rings 4, and the inner wall of the friction rings 4 is provided with grooves at equal intervals. The friction rings 4 are made of rubber to increase the friction with the counterweights 6. A rotating disk 5 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 21. The surface of the rotating disk 5 is provided with multiple weight-reducing holes to reduce the weight of the rotating disk 5 and reduce the moving mass of the walking wheel 2. The rotating disk 5 is located inside the corresponding brake cover 3. At least two counterweights 6 are hinged to the outside of the rotating disk 5, and springs 7 are elastically connected between the counterweights 6 and the rotating disk 5. The counterweights 6 are controlled by the centrifugal force of the rotating walking wheel 2 to rotate in the direction of the brake cover 3 with the hinge point as the center. When some patients use it, because their own walking speed is slow, the rotation speed of the walking wheel 2 is also slow. At this time, the counterweights 6 will not contact the friction rings 4.

[0026] like Figure 4As shown, there are four counterweights 6, which are distributed equidistantly around the outside of the rotating disk 5. The arc-shaped surface of the counterweights 6 is provided with several protrusions that match the size of the groove. The counterweights 6 are irregular arc-shaped. When the counterweights 6 are in contact with the inner wall of the friction ring 4, the irregular arc-shaped surface of the counterweights 6 matches the shape of the inner wall of the friction ring 4. The protrusions will cooperate with the groove to provide travel resistance as the auxiliary wheel 2 rotates.

[0027] According to the centrifugal force formula: Fc (centrifugal force of the walking wheel 2) = m (mass of the counterweight 6) · r (distance from the center of gravity of the counterweight 6 to the shaft 21) · ω (rotational angular velocity) 2 and ω = v (linear velocity) / r, when the centrifugal force Fc is equal to the preload force Fs of the spring 7, the counterweight 6 begins to move. By adjusting m, r and Fs, the speed limit threshold of the walking wheel 2 can be set. When the walking wheel 2 reaches the speed limit threshold, the counterweight 6 and the friction ring 4 squeeze together to generate resistance, which effectively exercises the patient's muscle strength, enhances joint stability, and improves the patient's motor control and balance.

[0028] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A rehabilitation and nursing walking frame for neurological patients, characterized in that, Includes a frame (1), on which four auxiliary wheels (2) are mounted and rotatably connected to the frame (1) via a pivot (21); It also includes four brake covers (3) fixed on the frame (1) and coaxial with the corresponding rotating shaft (21). A rotating disk (5) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (21), and the rotating disk (5) is located inside the corresponding brake cover (3). At least two counterweights (6) are hinged to the outside of the rotating disk (5), and a spring (7) is elastically connected between the counterweights (6) and the rotating disk (5). The counterweights (6) are controlled by the centrifugal force of the auxiliary wheel (2) to rotate in the direction of the brake cover (3) with the hinge point as the center.

2. The rehabilitation and nursing walking frame for neurological patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the brake cover (3) is provided with a friction ring (4), and the inner wall of the friction ring (4) is provided with grooves at equal intervals.

3. The rehabilitation and nursing walking frame for neurological patients according to claim 2, characterized in that: The counterweight (6) has an irregular arc shape, and when the counterweight (6) contacts the inner wall of the friction ring (4), the irregular arc surface of the counterweight (6) matches the shape of the inner wall of the friction ring (4).

4. The rehabilitation and nursing walking frame for neurological patients according to claim 3, characterized in that: The counterweight (6) has several raised strips on its arc-shaped surface that match the size of the groove.

5. The rehabilitation and nursing walking frame for neurological patients according to claim 4, characterized in that: The number of counterweights (6) is four, and they are distributed equidistantly around the outside of the rotating disk (5).

6. The rehabilitation and nursing walking frame for neurological patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the rotating disk (5) is provided with multiple weight-reducing holes.