A support structure for a mobility scooter

Abstract

This utility model relates to a support structure for a transfer cart, including a frame. The bottom of the frame has several casters for moving the transfer cart. The frame includes a base and a single lifting column connected to the central axis of the base. A support armrest is connected to the movable end of the lifting column, and a single-layer seat cushion is attached to the armrest. This transfer cart uses a single lifting column to support both the armrest and the seat cushion, eliminating the need for an additional mounting frame structure, reducing the complexity of the frame construction, and making the frame structure simpler. Furthermore, the height of the armrest and seat cushion can be adjusted simultaneously and freely using the lifting column, eliminating the need to separate the two parts for operation, making it more convenient to use. When the user sits on the cart, the lifting column is positioned between the legs, providing more lateral space on the outside of the legs, improving user comfort and reducing leg constraint.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transfer vehicles, specifically a support structure for a transfer vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The current transfer vehicle structure, as shown in Chinese patent document, application number: 202322235169.2, mainly includes a base assembly, two uprights on the base assembly, and a seat assembly that is raised and lowered via the two uprights. The two uprights are vertically mounted at both ends of the top of a support beam, and a lifting component is provided on the support beam between the two uprights to drive the seat assembly to rise and fall. When using this transfer vehicle, the user's legs need to be positioned within the gap between the uprights and the lifting component. This structure restricts the lateral movement space of the user's legs, affecting the comfort of riding the transfer vehicle. In addition, a seat frame and armrest frame need to be additionally connected to the two uprights for installing the seat and armrest cushions, making the frame structure of the transfer vehicle more complex and larger in size. When folding is required, it will affect the storage effect. Therefore, the applicant has improved and perfected the transfer vehicle to solve the above problems for consumers to choose from. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the above-mentioned existing problems and provide a simple and reasonable support structure for a transfer vehicle.

[0004] A transfer cart support structure includes a frame, the bottom of which is provided with a plurality of casters for moving the transfer cart. The frame includes a base frame and a single lifting column connected to the central axis of the base frame. The movable end of the lifting column is connected to a support armrest, and a single-board seat cushion is connected to the support armrest and placed below it.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can also be achieved by the following technical measures:

[0006] As a more specific embodiment, the left and right sides of the seat cushion are provided with hanging connectors that connect to the support armrests; the hanging connectors include several flexible strips arranged at intervals, and the seat cushion is suspended below the support armrests by the flexible strips.

[0007] As a further option, the length of the flexible strip on each side gradually decreases as it moves away from the lifting column, and the seat cushion is obliquely connected to the underside of the support armrest by flexible strips of different lengths.

[0008] As a further embodiment, one end of the flexible belt is connected to the seat cushion, and the other end of the flexible belt is connected to a buckle. A locking buckle is hung on one side of the support armrest corresponding to the buckle. Through the buckle and the locking buckle engaging, the seat cushion can be detachably installed on the support armrest.

[0009] As a further embodiment, the support armrest has a "U" shaped structure, including a middle section and two handrails. The middle section is connected to the lifting column, and the two handrails are symmetrically connected to both ends of the middle section and extend laterally towards the front of the lifting column. The seat cushion is connected to the handrails.

[0010] As a further embodiment, the support armrest is connected to two handles arranged on the left and right at the front and rear positions between the lifting column and the seat cushion.

[0011] As a further embodiment, the rear side of the lifting column is provided with a tube bracket, and the middle section of the supporting handrail is rotatably connected to the tube bracket; the front side of the lifting column is fixedly provided with a supporting structure, and the handrail rests on the upper side of the supporting structure during use.

[0012] As a further embodiment, the lifting column includes a fixed column, a movable column, and a push rod body with a motor. The fixed column is vertically fixed to the vehicle frame, the movable column is sleeved outside the fixed column, the support arm is connected to the top of the movable column, and the push rod body is vertically arranged inside the movable column, with its telescopic push rod being drivenly connected to the bottom end of the fixed column.

[0013] As a further embodiment, the cushion is made of a rigid board, and a defecation opening is provided in the middle of the board.

[0014] As a further solution, the support armrest is fitted with several elastic armrest gloves.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This utility model discloses a support structure for a transfer cart. This transfer cart uses a single lifting column to support the armrests and seat, eliminating the need for an additional mounting frame structure, reducing the complexity of the frame construction, and making the frame structure simpler. Furthermore, the height of the armrests and seat can be adjusted simultaneously and freely by raising and lowering the lifting column, without having to operate the two parts separately, making it easier to use. When the user is seated, the lifting column is positioned between the legs, and the outer sides of the legs have more lateral movement space, which can improve the user's riding comfort and reduce the restriction on the legs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of the transfer vehicle in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the transfer vehicle along the central axis of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the supporting handrail in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] See Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a transfer cart support structure includes a frame 1. The bottom of the frame 1 is provided with a plurality of casters 2 for moving the transfer cart. The frame 1 includes a base frame 3 and a single lifting column 4 connected to the central axis of the base frame 3. The movable end of the lifting column 4 is connected to a support armrest 5, and a single-board seat cushion 6 is connected to the support armrest 5 and placed below it.

[0023] This moving vehicle uses a single lifting column 4 to support the support armrest 5 and seat 6, so that the frame 1 does not need to add a corresponding mounting frame structure, reducing the complexity of the frame 1 structure and making the frame 1 structure simpler.

[0024] In addition, the height of the armrest and seat 6 can be adjusted at the same time by using the lifting column 4, without having to operate the two parts separately, making it more convenient to use.

[0025] Furthermore, after the user sits down, the lifting column 4 is positioned between the two legs, while the outer side of the legs has more lateral movement space, which can improve the user's riding comfort and reduce the restriction on the legs.

[0026] In this embodiment, the left and right sides of the seat cushion 6 are provided with hanging connectors that are connected to the support armrest 5; the hanging connectors include a number of spaced flexible strips 7, and the seat cushion 6 is suspended below the support armrest 5 by the flexible strips 7.

[0027] When the support armrest 5 can be folded, the seat cushion 6 is connected to the support armrest 5 by a flexible strap 7, which can save space when folded. Moreover, the flexible connection between the seat cushion 6 and the support armrest 5 can also play a certain role in shock absorption and cushioning during the use of the transfer vehicle, which can improve the comfort of the user.

[0028] The length of the flexible strip 7 on each side gradually decreases as it moves away from the lifting column 4. The seat cushion 6 is inclinedly connected to the lower part of the support armrest 5 by flexible strips 7 of different lengths. When the user rides the transfer vehicle, the user will face the side of the lifting column 4. Therefore, the inclined seat cushion 6 can prevent the user's buttocks from sliding backward and play a role in the stability of the ride.

[0029] One end of the flexible band 7 is connected to the seat cushion 6, and the other end of the flexible band 7 is connected to a buckle 71. A lock 72 is hung on one side of the support armrest 5 corresponding to the buckle 71. Through the buckle 71 and the lock 72, the seat cushion 6 can be detachably installed on the support armrest 5. This structure allows the seat cushion 6 to be completely removed and placed under the user's buttocks.

[0030] The supporting armrest 5 has a "U" shaped structure, including a middle section 51 and two armrests 52. The middle section 51 is connected to the lifting column 4, and the two armrests 52 are symmetrically connected to both ends of the middle section 51 and extend laterally towards the front of the lifting column 4. The seat cushion 6 is connected to the armrests 52. The supporting armrest 5 has sufficient strength to support the user. The "U" shaped supporting armrest 5 is simple in overall design and occupies little space when folded. The armrests 52 can support the seat cushion while maintaining the function of an armrest.

[0031] The support armrest 5 has two handles 53 arranged on the left and right at the front and rear positions between the lifting column 4 and the seat cushion 6. The two handles 53 are mainly convenient for users. When users need to get up or lift their buttocks, they can hold the handles 53 to help them use their arms to support their body.

[0032] The rear side of the lifting column 4 is provided with a tube bracket 8, and the middle section 51 of the support handrail 5 is rotatably connected to the tube bracket 8; the front side of the lifting column 4 is fixedly provided with a support structure, and the handrail 52 rests on the upper side of the support structure when in use.

[0033] This structure allows the support armrest 5 to fold, so that it can be flipped backwards to the rear of the lifting column 4 when stored, which can reduce the lateral space occupied. When unfolded, the support structure can support the support armrest 5, so that the support armrest 5 remains in a lateral state relative to the lifting column 4.

[0034] In this embodiment, the support structure includes a support crossbar 9, with tube clamps 91 at both ends of the support crossbar 9 that elastically or with interference grip the handrail 52. A connecting block 92 connected to the lifting column 4 is fixed in the middle of the support crossbar 9. The connecting block 92 has an arc that fits the surface of the lifting column 4, making the connection more secure.

[0035] The two handles 53 mentioned above are fixed to the support crossbar 9 on the left and right sides, and the handles 53 are also covered with anti-slip grip sleeves 531, which also have an anti-slip effect.

[0036] The lifting column 4 includes a fixed column 41, a movable column 42, and a push rod body 43 with a motor. The fixed column 41 is vertically fixed on the frame 1. The movable column 42 is sleeved on the fixed column 41. The support armrest 5 is connected to the top of the movable column 42. The push rod body 43 is vertically arranged inside the movable column 42, and its telescopic push rod is connected to the bottom end of the fixed column 41.

[0037] The seat cushion 6 is made of a rigid board, and a defecation port 601 is provided in the middle of the board; the defecation port 601 allows the user to defecate while sitting on the transfer cart, reducing the user's transfer process and improving the convenience of the transfer cart.

[0038] The support armrest 5 is fitted with several elastic armrest gloves 54. The elastic armrest gloves 54 are mainly fitted on the support armrest 5 except for the connection positions of the tube clamp 8, the tube clamp 91, and the lock 72. The elastic armrest gloves 54 on the middle section 51 play an anti-slip role when the caregiver pushes the transfer cart, while the elastic armrest gloves 54 on the handrail 52 can insulate the cold metal material when the user's arm is placed on the support armrest 5, and the soft elastic armrest gloves 54 improve the comfort of the handrest.

[0039] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A transfer cart support structure, comprising a frame (1), wherein the bottom of the frame (1) is provided with a plurality of casters (2) for driving the transfer cart to move, characterized in that: The frame (1) includes a base frame (3) and a single lifting column (4) connected to the central axis of the base frame (3). The movable end of the lifting column (4) is connected to a support armrest (5), and a single-board seat cushion (6) is connected to the support armrest (5) and placed below it.

2. The transfer vehicle support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the seat cushion (6) are provided with hanging connectors that are connected to the support armrests (5); the hanging connectors include several flexible strips (7) arranged at intervals, and the seat cushion (6) is suspended below the support armrests (5) by the flexible strips (7).

3. The transfer vehicle support structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The length of the flexible strip (7) on each side gradually decreases as it moves away from the lifting column (4), and the seat cushion (6) is obliquely connected to the underside of the support armrest (5) by flexible strips (7) of different lengths.

4. The transfer vehicle support structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the flexible belt (7) is connected to the seat cushion (6), and the other end of the flexible belt (7) is connected to a buckle (71). A lock (72) is hung on one side of the support armrest (5) corresponding to the buckle (71). Through the buckle (71) and the lock (72) engaging, the seat cushion (6) can be detachably installed on the support armrest (5).

5. The transfer vehicle support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support armrest (5) has a "U" shaped structure, including a middle section (51) and two armrests (52). The middle section (51) is connected to the lifting column (4). The two armrests (52) are symmetrically connected to both ends of the middle section (51) and extend laterally to the front of the lifting column (4). The seat cushion (6) is connected to the armrests (52).

6. The transfer vehicle support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support armrest (5) has two handles (53) arranged on the left and right at the front and rear positions between the lifting column (4) and the seat cushion (6).

7. The transfer vehicle support structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifting column (4) is provided with a tube clamp (8) on the rear side, and the middle section (51) of the support handrail (5) is rotatably connected to the tube clamp (8); the lifting column (4) is fixedly provided with a support structure on the front side, and the handrail (52) is placed on the upper side of the support structure when in use.

8. The transfer vehicle support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting column (4) includes a fixed column (41), a movable column (42), and a push rod body (43) with a motor. The fixed column (41) is vertically fixed on the frame (1). The movable column (42) is sleeved on the outside of the fixed column (41). The support armrest (5) is connected to the top of the movable column (42). The push rod body (43) is vertically arranged inside the movable column (42), and its telescopic push rod is connected to the bottom end of the fixed column (41).

9. The transfer vehicle support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cushion (6) is made of a hard board, and a defecation port (601) is provided in the middle of the board.

10. A transfer vehicle support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support armrest (5) is fitted with several elastic armrest sleeves (54).

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