Convertable elbow crutch walker

By designing a convertible elbow support walking aid for the elderly, the problem of hand pressure caused by the hand grip design of existing walking aids for the elderly has been solved. It achieves height adjustment and adapts to the needs of patients of different heights, improving the comfort and applicability of use.

CN224345140UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12GUANGDONG SHUNQING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG SHUNQING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-09
Publication Date
2026-06-12

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Technical Problem

Existing walking aids for the elderly mainly rely on a hand-grip design, which puts a lot of pressure on the hands and arms, affecting the user experience and walking assistance effect, and cannot be adjusted according to the patient's height.

Method used

A convertible elbow support walking aid for the elderly was designed. Through the combination of a movable frame, a second grip, and bolts, elbow support and height adjustment can be achieved to meet the needs of patients of different heights.

🎯Benefits of technology

It improves comfort and flexibility, reduces hand strain, adapts to patients of different heights, and enhances the applicability of walking aids.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to medical instrument technical field discloses the old person walking aid of convertible elbow support, including adjusting mechanism, two movable frame, main part, two first handle, the adjusting mechanism includes two second handle, two manual brake pressure bar, two movable frame top fixedly connected with the bracket, two second handle and two movable frame are connected through the bolt between, two second handle and main part are connected through the bolt between, two movable frame bottom and main part are connected through the bolt between, two manual brake pressure bar and two second handle are connected through the bolt between, two first handle and main part are connected through the bolt between. In the utility model, through the cooperation of two movable frame, two second handle, main part and multiple bolts, can adapt to the patient of different height, through the flexible adjustment of first handle, can make the flexibility of whole stronger.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to an assistive walking device for the elderly with convertible elbow support. Background Technology

[0002] Examples include convertible elbow support walking aids for the elderly. Walking aids are assistive walking tools specifically designed for elderly people with mobility issues. They are primarily used to support the body, maintain balance, reduce the burden on the lower limbs, and help the elderly safely perform daily activities.

[0003] In the process of developing this application, the inventors discovered the following problems with existing technologies: Most existing walking aids for the elderly are traditional hand-held walking aids. These types of walking aids mainly rely on the user's hands to hold the handrails, using arm strength to support the body and assist walking. However, for some elderly people with weak leg strength, insufficient arm strength, or hand joint diseases (such as arthritis), relying on holding the handrails for a long time will put great pressure on the hands and arms, easily leading to hand pain, fatigue, and even aggravating the symptoms of hand joint diseases, affecting the user experience and walking assistance effect. At the same time, most existing main handles are fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the patient's height.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a convertible elbow support walking aid for the elderly to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a convertible elbow support walking aid for the elderly. Through the combination of two movable frames, two second handles, a main body, and multiple bolts, it can adapt to patients of different heights. The flexible adjustment of the first handle enhances the overall flexibility.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a convertible elbow support walking aid for the elderly, comprising an adjustment mechanism, two movable frames, a main body, and two first handles. The adjustment mechanism includes two second handles and two manual brake levers. Brackets are fixedly connected to the top of the two movable frames. The two second handles and the two movable frames are connected by bolts. The two second handles and the main body are connected by bolts. The bottom of the two movable frames and the main body are connected by bolts. The two manual brake levers and the two second handles are connected by bolts.

[0007] The two first grips are connected to the main body by bolts, and the two manual brake levers are connected to the second grip by bolts. Two omnidirectional wheels are fixedly installed at one end of the bottom of the main body, and two directional wheels are fixedly installed at the end of the bottom of the main body away from the two omnidirectional wheels.

[0008] Furthermore, the two second grips are slidably disposed on the inner walls of the two movable frames, and the two second grips are slidably disposed on the inner wall of the top of the main body.

[0009] Furthermore, the two movable frames are slidably disposed on the inner wall of the top of the main body, and a seat plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main body.

[0010] Furthermore, the two second grips are slidably disposed on the inner walls of the two manual brake levers, and the two manual brake levers can rotate along the outer walls of the two second grips.

[0011] Furthermore, a locking block is fixedly connected near the top of the main body, and a crossbar is fixedly connected to the top of the two locking blocks. An anti-slip sleeve is fixedly provided in the middle of the outer wall of the crossbar, and the inner walls of the two locking blocks are slidably connected to the outer wall of the main body near the top and the bottom outer walls of the two second grips.

[0012] Furthermore, the seat plate is made of engineering plastic and has a thickness of 3cm.

[0013] Furthermore, a seat plate is fixedly connected to the top of the middle part of the main body, and sponge pads are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the two brackets.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. This utility model proposes a convertible elbow support walking aid for the elderly. The patient's elbows are placed in two brackets, which can push the whole unit to move. The sponge pads in the two brackets can make the patient more comfortable. Removing two bolts allows the two manual brake levers to rotate 180 degrees along the two second handles, making it more flexible. Remove the bolts that fix the two moving frames, and then remove the bolts that fix the two second handles. Insert the two second handles into the inner wall of the main body and then fix the two second handles and the main body together with two bolts. The height of the two second handles can be adjusted along the inner wall of the main body to accommodate patients of different heights. The height of the two first handles on the main body can also be adjusted. Finally, they can be fixed with bolts, making the whole unit more flexible. The cooperation of two universal wheels and two directional wheels makes the whole unit easy to fix and convenient for the elderly to use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another state of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram at point A;

[0019] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point B.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Adjustment mechanism; 2. Movable frame; 3. Seat plate; 4. Main body; 5. Casters; 6. Fixed casters; 7. First grip; 8. Crossbar; 9. Bracket; 10. Locking block; 101. Second grip; 102. Manual brake lever. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Reference Figures 1-4 This utility model provides an embodiment of an adjustable elbow support walking aid for the elderly, comprising an adjustment mechanism 1, two movable frames 2, a main body 4, and two primary grips 7. The adjustment mechanism 1 includes two secondary grips 101 and two manual brake levers 102. The tops of the two movable frames 2 are fixedly connected to brackets 9. The two secondary grips 101 and the two movable frames 2 are connected by bolts. The two secondary grips 101 and the main body 4 are connected by bolts. The bottoms of the two movable frames 2 are connected by bolts. The two manual brake levers 102 and the two secondary grips 101 are connected by bolts. The two primary grips 7 and the main body 4 are connected by bolts. The two manual brake levers 102 and the secondary grips 101 are connected by bolts. Two universal wheels 5 are fixedly provided at one end of the bottom of the main body 4, and two directional wheels 6 are fixedly provided at the end of the bottom of the main body 4 away from the two universal wheels 5.

[0024] Specifically, the patient can move the entire unit by placing their elbow on the top of the two brackets 9. It can be braked by the two manual brake levers 102. After removing the two bolts, the two manual brake levers 102 can be rotated 180 degrees along the two second handles 101. Finally, the manual brake levers 102 are fixed with two bolts to make the whole unit more flexible. Remove the bolts that fix the two moving frames 2 and the bolts that fix the two second handles 101. Insert the two second handles 101 into the inner wall of the main body 4 and fix the two second handles 101 and the main body 4 together with two bolts. The height of the two second handles 101 can be adjusted along the inner wall of the main body 4 to accommodate different patients. The height of the two first handles 7 on the main body 4 can also be adjusted. Finally, they are fixed with bolts. The cooperation of the two universal wheels 5 and the two directional wheels 6 makes the whole unit easy to brake and convenient for the elderly to use. The crossbar 8 is easy for the elderly to hold, and the seat 3 is for the elderly to rest.

[0025] Reference Figures 1-4 Two second grips 101 are slidably mounted on the inner walls of two movable frames 2. Two second grips 101 are slidably mounted on the top inner wall of the main body 4. Two movable frames 2 are slidably mounted on the top inner wall of the main body 4. A seat plate 3 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main body 4. Two second grips 101 are slidably mounted on the inner walls of two manual brake levers 102. Two manual brake levers 102 can rotate along the outer walls of two second grips 101. A locking block 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the main body 4. A crossbar 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the two locking blocks 10. An anti-slip sleeve is fixedly mounted in the middle of the outer wall of the crossbar 8. The inner walls of the two locking blocks 10 are slidably connected to the outer wall of the main body 4 near the top and the bottom outer walls of the two second grips 101. The seat plate 3 is made of engineering plastic and is 3cm thick. The seat plate 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the middle part of the main body 4. A sponge pad is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the two brackets 9.

[0026] Specifically, the two second grips 101 can be removed from the inner walls of the two movable frames 2 and installed on the top of the main body 4 after removing the movable frames 2 for another form of display. The two manual brake levers 102 facilitate braking when the elderly move. The seat plate 3 is made of engineering plastic, which is lightweight and will not add too much weight to the whole. The crossbar 8 is designed to make it easy for the patient to hold. An anti-slip sleeve is fixed in the middle of the outer wall of the crossbar 8 to make it easy for the patient to hold. The sponge pad makes the patient's elbow more comfortable.

[0027] Working principle: The patient can move the whole unit by placing their elbow on the top of the two brackets 9. The two manual brake levers 102 can be used for braking. Removing the two bolts allows the two manual brake levers 102 to rotate 180 degrees along the two second handles 101. Finally, the manual brake levers 102 are fixed with two bolts. Remove the bolts fixing the two moving frames 2, and then remove the bolts fixing the two second handles 101. Insert the two second handles 101 into the inner wall of the main body 4 and fix the two second handles 101 and the main body 4 together with two bolts. The height of the two second handles 101 can be adjusted along the inner wall of the main body 4 to accommodate different patients. The height of the two first handles 7 on the main body 4 can also be adjusted. Finally, they are fixed with bolts. The cooperation of the two universal wheels 5 and the two directional wheels 6 makes the whole unit easy to fix and convenient for the elderly to use. The crossbar 8 is easy for the elderly to hold, and the seat 3 is for the elderly to rest.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A convertible elbow-support walking aid for the elderly, comprising an adjustment mechanism (1), two movable frames (2), a main body (4), and two No. 1 grips (7), characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism (1) includes two second handles (101) and two manual brake levers (102). The tops of the two movable frames (2) are fixedly connected to brackets (9). The two second handles (101) and the two movable frames (2) are connected by bolts. The two second handles (101) and the main body (4) are connected by bolts. The bottoms of the two movable frames (2) and the main body (4) are connected by bolts. The two manual brake levers (102) and the two second handles (101) are connected by bolts. The two first grips (7) are connected to the main body (4) by bolts, and the two manual brake levers (102) are connected to the second grip (101) by bolts. Two universal wheels (5) are fixedly installed at one end of the bottom of the main body (4), and two directional wheels (6) are fixedly installed at the end of the bottom of the main body (4) away from the two universal wheels (5).

2. The convertible elbow support walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two second grips (101) are slidably disposed on the inner wall of two movable frames (2), and two second grips (101) are slidably disposed on the top inner wall of the main body (4).

3. The convertible elbow support walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two movable frames (2) are slidably set on the inner wall of the top of the main body (4) and the outer wall of the main body (4) are fixedly connected to the seat plate (3).

4. The convertible elbow support walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two second grips (101) are slidably disposed on the inner wall of the two manual brake levers (102), and the two manual brake levers (102) can rotate along the outer wall of the two second grips (101).

5. The convertible elbow support walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (4) is fixedly connected to a locking block (10) near the top. The top of the two locking blocks (10) is fixedly connected to a crossbar (8). An anti-slip sleeve is fixedly installed in the middle of the outer wall of the crossbar (8). The inner wall of the two locking blocks (10) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the main body (4) near the top and the bottom outer wall of the two second grips (101).

6. The convertible elbow support walking aid for the elderly according to claim 3, characterized in that; The seat plate (3) is made of engineering plastic and has a thickness of 3cm.

7. The convertible elbow support walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A seat plate (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the middle part of the main body (4), and sponge pads are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the two brackets (9).