A foldable walking aid

By designing a foldable walking aid structure, the problem of inconvenient transportation and storage of integrated walking aids has been solved, achieving the effects of reducing transportation costs and improving the user experience.

CN224461952UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07ZHONGSHAN DERUI MEDICAL TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGSHAN DERUI MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-24
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The monolithic structure of existing walking aids makes transportation and storage inconvenient, increases manufacturers' transportation costs, and results in large storage space requirements for users, leading to a poor user experience.

Method used

Design a foldable walking aid that achieves folding through support components on both sides, foldable linkage components, and foldable connecting components, thereby reducing packaging volume.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces product packaging volume, lowers manufacturers' transportation costs, improves users' storage space utilization, and enhances stability and reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of foldable walking aids, including two sides of first support assembly, second support assembly, foldable front connecting rod assembly and rear connecting rod assembly, the front connecting rod assembly two sides are respectively with the front side of the first support assembly and the front side of the second support assembly pivot joint, the rear connecting rod assembly two sides are respectively with the back side of the first support assembly and the back side of the second support assembly pivot joint, folding type connecting assembly is provided between the front connecting rod assembly and the rear connecting rod assembly, it is foldable, effectively reduce the packing volume of product.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of walking aid technology, and in particular to a foldable walking aid. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, walking aids are widely used in homes, hospitals, and rehabilitation institutions. For people with mobility impairments, the elderly, the frail, or lower limb disabilities, walking aids can help them walk or assist them with rehabilitation training.

[0003] Existing walking aids generally adopt a one-piece structure, which cannot be folded, resulting in large packaging volume, which is inconvenient for manufacturers to transport and leads to higher transportation costs.

[0004] In addition, the one-piece structure of the walker is not convenient for users to store, requiring a large amount of storage space and resulting in a poor user experience.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to improve existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a foldable walking aid, which is foldable and effectively reduces the packaging volume of the product.

[0007] The above objective is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0008] A foldable walking aid includes a first support assembly, a second support assembly, a foldable front link assembly, and a rear link assembly on both sides. The two sides of the front link assembly are pivotally connected to the front sides of the first support assembly and the front sides of the second support assembly, respectively. The two sides of the rear link assembly are pivotally connected to the rear sides of the first support assembly and the rear sides of the second support assembly, respectively. A foldable connecting assembly is provided between the front link assembly and the rear link assembly.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first support component includes a first front support leg and a first rear support leg, with the top of the first front support leg and the top of the first rear support leg pivotally connected.

[0010] The second support assembly includes a second front support leg and a second rear support leg, with the top of the second front support leg and the top of the second rear support leg pivotally connected.

[0011] In some embodiments, the front linkage assembly includes a first front linkage and a second front linkage, wherein a first movable seat is provided on the first front support foot, the first movable seat being movable up and down along the first front support foot, one end of the first front linkage is pivotally connected to the upper end of the second front support foot, and the other end is pivotally connected to the first movable seat, one end of the second front linkage is pivotally connected to the middle position of the first front linkage, and the other end is pivotally connected to the upper end of the first front support foot.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first support assembly further includes a first side link, one end of which is pivotally connected to the first movable seat, and the other end of which is pivotally connected to the middle position of the first rear support leg.

[0013] In some embodiments, the rear link assembly includes a rear first link and a rear second link, wherein a second movable seat is provided on the second rear support leg, the second movable seat being movable up and down along the second rear support leg, one end of the rear first link is pivotally connected to the upper end of the first rear support leg, and the other end is pivotally connected to the second movable seat, one end of the rear second link is pivotally connected to the middle position of the rear first link, and the other end is pivotally connected to the upper end of the second rear support leg.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second support assembly further includes a second side link, one end of which is pivotally connected to the second movable seat, and the other end of which is pivotally connected to the middle position of the second front support leg.

[0015] In some embodiments, the folding connecting assembly is H-shaped and includes a front folding plate assembly, a rear folding plate assembly, and a connecting piece. One end of the front folding plate assembly is pivotally connected to the upper 1 / 4 position of the front first connecting rod, and the other end is pivotally connected to the middle position of the front second connecting rod. One end of the rear folding plate assembly is pivotally connected to the upper 1 / 4 position of the rear first connecting rod, and the other end is pivotally connected to the middle position of the rear second connecting rod. Both ends of the connecting piece are pivotally connected to the middle positions of the front folding plate assembly and the rear folding plate assembly, respectively.

[0016] In some embodiments, the front folding tab assembly includes two front connecting tabs pivotally connected together, and the rear folding tab assembly includes two rear connecting tabs pivotally connected together.

[0017] In some embodiments, pulleys are provided at the bottom of the first front support foot and the second front support foot, and anti-slip pads are provided at the bottom of the first rear support foot and the second rear support foot.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. This utility model provides a foldable walking aid, which adopts a foldable design to effectively reduce the packaging volume of the product, thereby facilitating transportation for manufacturers and reducing their packaging and transportation costs. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the walking aid in its unfolded state in the embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the walking aid in its unfolded state in the embodiment. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the walking aid in a folded state in the embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following embodiments illustrate the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Modifications to the specific implementation of the present invention or equivalent substitutions for some technical features, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, should all be covered within the scope of the technical solution claimed by the present invention.

[0024] Example 1: As Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a foldable walking aid with an unfolded state and a folded state. It includes a first support assembly 1 and a second support assembly 2 on both sides, a foldable front link assembly 3 and a rear link assembly 4. The two sides of the front link assembly 3 are pivotally connected to the front side of the first support assembly 1 and the front side of the second support assembly 2, respectively. The two sides of the rear link assembly 4 are pivotally connected to the rear side of the first support assembly 1 and the rear side of the second support assembly 2, respectively. A foldable connecting assembly 5 is provided between the front link assembly 3 and the rear link assembly 4.

[0025] This embodiment provides a foldable walking aid, which adopts a foldable design to effectively reduce the product's packaging volume, thereby facilitating transportation for manufacturers and reducing their packaging and transportation costs.

[0026] In this embodiment, the first support component 1 includes a first front support leg 11 and a first rear support leg 12. The top of the first front support leg 11 and the top of the first rear support leg 12 are pivotally connected. Its structure is simple, which enables the foldable design of the first support component 1 and can further reduce the volume of the product after folding.

[0027] The second support component 2 includes a second front support leg 21 and a second rear support leg 22. The top of the second front support leg 21 and the top of the second rear support leg are pivotally connected. Its structure is simple, which enables the foldable design of the second support component 2 and further reduces the volume of the product after folding.

[0028] Preferably, the front link assembly 3 includes a first front link 31 and a second front link 32, wherein a first movable seat 13 is provided on the first front support leg 11, and the first movable seat 13 can move up and down along the first front support leg 11. One end of the first front link 31 is pivotally connected to the upper end of the second front support leg 21, and the other end is pivotally connected to the first movable seat 13. One end of the second front link 32 is pivotally connected to the middle position of the first front link 31, and the other end is pivotally connected to the upper end of the first front support leg 11. Its structure is simple, reasonable and ingenious, thereby realizing a foldable connection between the first support assembly 1 and the second support assembly 2, reducing the volume of the product after folding.

[0029] Furthermore, the first support component 1 also includes a first side connecting rod 14. One end of the first side connecting rod 14 is pivotally connected to the first movable seat 13, and the other end is pivotally connected to the middle position of the first rear support foot 12. Its structure is simple. Under the premise of ensuring that the first support component 1 is foldable, the first side connecting rod 14 can increase the structural strength of the first support component 1 in the unfolded state to a certain extent, which is conducive to improving the stability and reliability of the product.

[0030] In this embodiment, the rear link assembly 4 includes a rear first link 41 and a rear second link 42. A second movable seat 23 is provided on the second rear support leg 22. The second movable seat 23 can move up and down along the second rear support leg 22. One end of the rear first link 41 is pivotally connected to the upper end of the first rear support leg 12, and the other end is pivotally connected to the second movable seat 23. One end of the rear second link 42 is pivotally connected to the middle position of the rear first link 41, and the other end is pivotally connected to the upper end of the second rear support leg 22. Its structure is simple, reasonable and ingenious, thereby realizing a foldable connection between the first support assembly 1 and the second support assembly 2, reducing the volume of the product after folding.

[0031] Furthermore, the second support component 2 also includes a second side connecting rod 24. One end of the second side connecting rod 24 is pivotally connected to the second movable seat 23, and the other end is pivotally connected to the middle position of the second front support foot 21. Its structure is simple. Under the premise of ensuring that the second support component 2 is foldable, the second side connecting rod 24 can increase the structural strength of the second support component 2 in the unfolded state to a certain extent, which is conducive to improving the stability and reliability of the product.

[0032] Preferably, the folding connecting assembly 5 is H-shaped and includes a front folding piece assembly 51, a rear folding piece assembly 52, and a connecting piece 53. One end of the front folding piece assembly 51 is pivotally connected to the upper 1 / 4 position of the front first connecting rod 31, and the other end is pivotally connected to the middle position of the front second connecting rod 32. One end of the rear folding piece assembly 52 is pivotally connected to the upper 1 / 4 position of the rear first connecting rod 41, and the other end is pivotally connected to the middle position of the rear second connecting rod 42. Both ends of the connecting piece 53 are pivotally connected to the middle positions of the front folding piece assembly 51 and the rear folding piece assembly 52, respectively. Its structure is simple. Under the premise of ensuring that the walking aid can be folded, the folding connecting assembly 5 can increase the structural strength of the walking aid in the unfolded state to a certain extent, which is conducive to improving the stability and reliability of the product.

[0033] Furthermore, the front folding piece assembly 51 includes two front connecting pieces 511 pivotally connected together, and the rear folding piece assembly 52 includes two rear connecting pieces 521 pivotally connected together. Its structure is simple and its design is reasonable, thereby realizing the folding design of the front folding piece assembly 51 and the rear folding piece assembly 52, which helps to reduce the volume of the product after folding, thereby facilitating the manufacturer's transportation and reducing the manufacturer's packaging and transportation costs.

[0034] In this embodiment, pulleys 6 are provided at the bottom of the first front support foot 11 and the second front support foot 21, and anti-slip pads 7 are provided at the bottom of the first rear support foot 12 and the second rear support foot 22. The pulleys 6 enable the walker to slide, improving the user experience. The anti-slip pads 7 prevent the walker from easily sliding after stopping, avoiding accidents and improving the reliability and safety of the product.

[0035] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable walking aid, characterized in that: It includes a first support assembly (1) and a second support assembly (2) on both sides, a foldable front link assembly (3) and a rear link assembly (4). The front link assembly (3) is pivotally connected to the front side of the first support assembly (1) and the front side of the second support assembly (2) on both sides, and the rear link assembly (4) is pivotally connected to the rear side of the first support assembly (1) and the rear side of the second support assembly (2) on both sides. A foldable connecting assembly (5) is provided between the front link assembly (3) and the rear link assembly (4).

2. The foldable walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support assembly (1) includes a first front support leg (11) and a first rear support leg (12), with the top of the first front support leg (11) and the top of the first rear support leg (12) pivotally connected. The second support assembly (2) includes a second front support foot (21) and a second rear support foot (22), with the top of the second front support foot (21) and the top of the second rear support foot pivotally connected.

3. A foldable walking aid according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front link assembly (3) includes a front first link (31) and a front second link (32), wherein a first movable seat (13) is provided on the first front support foot (11), and the first movable seat (13) can move up and down along the first front support foot (11). One end of the front first link (31) is pivotally connected to the upper end of the second front support foot (21), and the other end is pivotally connected to the first movable seat (13). One end of the front second link (32) is pivotally connected to the middle position of the front first link (31), and the other end is pivotally connected to the upper end of the first front support foot (11).

4. A foldable walking aid according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first support assembly (1) further includes a first side link (14), one end of which is pivotally connected to the first movable seat (13), and the other end is pivotally connected to the middle position of the first rear support foot (12).

5. A foldable walking aid according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The rear link assembly (4) includes a rear first link (41) and a rear second link (42), wherein a second movable seat (23) is provided on the second rear support foot (22), and the second movable seat (23) can move up and down along the second rear support foot (22). One end of the rear first link (41) is pivotally connected to the upper end of the first rear support foot (12), and the other end is pivotally connected to the second movable seat (23). One end of the rear second link (42) is pivotally connected to the middle position of the rear first link (41), and the other end is pivotally connected to the upper end of the second rear support foot (22).

6. A foldable walking aid according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second support assembly (2) also includes a second side link (24), one end of which is pivotally connected to the second movable seat (23), and the other end is pivotally connected to the middle position of the second front support foot (21).

7. A foldable walking aid according to claim 6, characterized in that: The folding connecting assembly (5) is H-shaped and includes a front folding piece assembly (51), a rear folding piece assembly (52), and a connecting piece (53). One end of the front folding piece assembly (51) is pivotally connected to the upper 1 / 4 position of the front first connecting rod (31), and the other end is pivotally connected to the middle position of the front second connecting rod (32). One end of the rear folding piece assembly (52) is pivotally connected to the upper 1 / 4 position of the rear first connecting rod (41), and the other end is pivotally connected to the middle position of the rear second connecting rod (42). Both ends of the connecting piece (53) are pivotally connected to the middle positions of the front folding piece assembly (51) and the rear folding piece assembly (52), respectively.

8. A foldable walking aid according to claim 7, characterized in that: The front folding piece assembly (51) includes two front connecting pieces (511) pivotally connected together, and the rear folding piece assembly (52) includes two rear connecting pieces (521) pivotally connected together.

9. A foldable walking aid according to claim 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that: A pulley (6) is provided at the bottom of the first front support foot (11) and the second front support foot (21), and an anti-slip pad (7) is provided at the bottom of the first rear support foot (12) and the second rear support foot (22).