Walking aid for gout patients

By designing a walking assistance device consisting of a middle frame, a U-shaped frame, and a telescopic frame, the problem of the existing device's simple structure was solved. This enabled walking support during the stable period of gout patients and leg elevation during acute attacks, improving the device's flexibility and adaptability.

CN224484453UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ANHUI MEDICAL UNIV

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ANHUI MEDICAL UNIV
Filing Date
2025-01-10
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Abstract

The utility model relates to medical instrument technical field, specifically disclose a gout patient walking auxiliary device, including intermediate frame body, the bottom symmetry of intermediate frame body is provided with two U shape frame body and is rotatably connected, two U shape frame body can be respectively to the left and right sides of the rotation adjustment of intermediate frame body, and the positioning mechanism is evenly arranged between intermediate frame body and corresponding U shape frame body, the top symmetry of intermediate frame body is equipped with two telescopic frame body, two telescopic frame body and intermediate frame body telescopic connection, and the supporting mechanism is equipped on two telescopic frame bodies. The utility model can effectively assist the walking of patient, can satisfy the flexible support demand of patient walking, can also support the elevation of patient's both legs and assist, and the whole has the flexible application effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a walking assistance device for gout patients. Background Technology

[0002] Gout is caused by excessively high levels of uric acid in the blood serum, leading to impaired purine metabolism and the accumulation of urate crystals in organs and joints, typically in the legs and feet. During a stable period of gout, walking and strolling can usually promote blood circulation in the feet and thus aid in recovery. However, during an acute phase of gout, when severe redness, swelling, and pain may occur in the joints, walking and strolling are not recommended as they may worsen the pain.

[0003] When patients are in a stable period, walking can be appropriate to relieve symptoms. Walking aids for gout patients can provide support for walking and have a good auxiliary rehabilitation effect. However, existing walking aids for gout patients have a simple structure and cannot be used to meet certain needs, such as not being able to be used for supporting the elevation of the patient's legs.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a walking aid device for gout patients to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a walking assistance device for gout patients.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A walking aid for gout patients includes a middle frame, with two U-shaped frames symmetrically arranged and rotatably connected at the bottom of the middle frame. The two U-shaped frames can be adjusted to rotate to the left and right sides of the middle frame, respectively, and a positioning mechanism is provided between the middle frame and the corresponding U-shaped frames.

[0008] The top of the intermediate frame is symmetrically provided with two telescopic frames, which are connected to the intermediate frame vertically. The two telescopic frames are provided with handrail mechanisms.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the bottom side of the U-shaped frame is provided with a roller, and the other end of the bottom of the U-shaped frame is fixed with an anti-slip block.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes a recessed groove on the middle frame, a positioning block fixed at one end of the top of the U-shaped frame, the positioning block being rotatably disposed in the recessed groove, a positioning screw threaded through the positioning block, and the recessed groove having two slots that match the insertion of the positioning screw. The positioning block can be positioned and fixed at any slot position by the positioning screw.

[0011] Preferably, the telescopic frame is in the shape of an inverted U, with both ends of the telescopic frame slidingly fitted onto the middle frame and each end having a threaded fixing screw. The middle frame has several through holes symmetrically arranged, and these through holes can be inserted and matched with the fixing screws.

[0012] Preferably, the handrail mechanism includes a plurality of U-shaped handrails disposed at one end of the telescopic frame, the plurality of U-shaped handrails being arranged at equal intervals vertically.

[0013] Preferably, a rectangular block is abutted against the side of the U-shaped handrail, and the side of the U-shaped handrail and the rectangular block are rotatably connected by a pivot. A first fastening screw is threadedly connected to the side of the rectangular block. The first fastening screw can abut against the pivot end of the U-shaped handrail and can press and fix the U-shaped handrail.

[0014] Preferably, the telescopic frame is fixed with a fixing seat corresponding to the U-shaped handrail on the side, and the rectangular block is rotatably connected to the top of the fixing seat through a cylindrical rod. The fixing seat is threaded with a second fastening knob for pressing and fixing the cylindrical rod on the side.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This utility model consists of a central frame, two U-shaped frames, and two telescopic frames, forming the main body of a patient walking assistance device. It can provide support and assistance for patients' walking and can be adjusted to flexibly meet and adapt to the support needs of patients while walking. In addition, by adjusting the position of the two U-shaped frames, when the patient is lying supine with legs raised, the whole device can provide support and assistance for raising the patient's legs, effectively meeting diverse and flexible usage needs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the two U-shaped frames after rotation and adjustment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic frame after telescopic adjustment and the U-shaped handrail after rotation adjustment of the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Intermediate frame; 2. U-shaped frame; 3. Telescopic frame; 4. Roller; 5. Anti-slip block; 6. Sink; 7. Positioning block; 8. Positioning screw; 9. Slot; 10. Fixing screw; 11. Through hole; 12. U-shaped handrail; 13. Rectangular block; 14. First fastening screw; 15. Fixing base; 16. Second fastening knob. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "opening", "upper", "lower", "thickness", "top", "middle", "length", "inner", "around" and other terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0025] Reference Figures 1-4 A walking aid for gout patients includes a central frame 1. Two U-shaped frames 2 are symmetrically arranged and rotatably connected to the bottom of the central frame 1. The two U-shaped frames 2 can be adjusted to rotate to the left and right sides of the central frame 1, respectively. Positioning mechanisms are provided between the central frame 1 and the corresponding U-shaped frames 2. The U-shaped frames 2 can be adjusted from a parallel alignment to a straight alignment, specifically as follows... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown.

[0026] Two telescopic frames 3 are symmetrically arranged on the top of the intermediate frame 1. The two telescopic frames 3 are vertically and horizontally connected to the intermediate frame 1, and handrail mechanisms are provided on the two telescopic frames 3. The intermediate frame 1, the two U-shaped frames 2, and the two telescopic frames 3 constitute the main body of the patient walking assistance device. The top of the two telescopic frames 3 can support the patient's arms, making it convenient for the patient to hold onto the whole device for assisted movement. The patient's arms can also be supported by the handrail mechanisms.

[0027] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a roller 4 is rotatably provided at one end of the bottom side of the U-shaped frame 2. The roller 4 can roll, which facilitates better movement of the entire device. An anti-slip block 5 is fixed at the other end of the bottom of the U-shaped frame 2. The anti-slip block 5 provides support and anti-slip effect when the entire device moves.

[0028] For the above example, those skilled in the art should know that when implementing the above technical solution, the rollers 4 may not be provided, and anti-slip blocks 5 may be provided at both ends of the bottom of the U-shaped frame 2.

[0029] For the above examples, those skilled in the art should know that when implementing the above technical solutions, the anti-slip block 5 can be made of rubber or wear-resistant plastic.

[0030] Regarding the above example, those skilled in the art should know that when implementing the above technical solution, patients usually do not have obvious symptoms during the stable period of gout and can appropriately take walks, which can promote blood circulation, consume excess fat, and benefit the recovery of the condition.

[0031] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the positioning mechanism includes a recessed groove 6 set on the intermediate frame 1, and a positioning block 7 fixed at one end of the top of the U-shaped frame 2. The positioning block 7 is rotatably set in the recessed groove 6 and can rotate within the range of the recessed groove 6. A positioning screw 8 is threaded through the positioning block 7, and the recessed groove 6 has two slots 9 that match the insertion of the positioning screw 8. The positioning block 7 can be positioned and fixed in any one of the slots 9 by the positioning screw 8. The two slots 9 correspond to two positions, which can adjust the vertical and horizontal states of the U-shaped frame 2. When both U-shaped frames 2 are in the vertical state, the two U-shaped frames 2 are parallel and aligned. At this time, it can be used in conjunction with the intermediate frame 1 and the two telescopic frames 3 for patient walking assistance. When the two U-shaped frames 2 are aligned in a straight line, the entire device can be placed stably on a horizontal plane.

[0032] For the above example, those skilled in the art should know that when implementing the above technical solution, both ends of the top of the U-shaped frame 2 are rotatably connected to the middle frame 1, one of which is the positioning block 7.

[0033] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the telescopic frame 3 is inverted U-shaped. Both ends of the telescopic frame 3 are slidably sleeved on the middle frame 1, and both ends are threaded with fixing screws 10. The middle frame 1 is symmetrically provided with several through holes 11, which can be inserted and matched with the fixing screws 10. After the telescopic frame 3 is adjusted in height, the fixing screws 10 at both ends can be tightened to insert the fixing screws 10 into the corresponding through holes 11. The setting of several through holes 11 allows the telescopic frame 3 to be adjusted to multiple heights.

[0034] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the handrail mechanism includes a plurality of U-shaped handrails 12 disposed at one end of the telescopic frame 3, the plurality of U-shaped handrails 12 being arranged at equal vertical distances. The U-shaped handrails 12 can be used by patients for hand support during operation.

[0035] For the above example, those skilled in the art should know that when implementing the above technical solution, two or more U-shaped handrails 12 are provided on a telescopic frame 3.

[0036] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a rectangular block 13 is abutted against the side of the U-shaped handrail 12. The side of the U-shaped handrail 12 and the rectangular block 13 are rotatably connected via a pivot. A first fastening screw 14 is threadedly connected to the side of the rectangular block 13. The first fastening screw 14 is positioned end-to-end against the pivot end of the U-shaped handrail 12, and can press and fix the U-shaped handrail 12. The U-shaped handrail 12 can be rotated and adjusted, and can be fixed after adjustment by the first fastening screw 14, and can be rotated and adjusted from a vertical state to a state with a certain tilt angle.

[0037] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a fixed seat 15 corresponding to the U-shaped handrail 12 is fixed on the side of the telescopic frame 3. The rectangular block 13 is rotatably connected to the top of the fixed seat 15 through a cylindrical rod. The side of the fixed seat 15 is threaded with a second fastening knob 16 for pressing and fixing the cylindrical rod. The U-shaped handrail 12 can be rotated and adjusted through the cylindrical rod. For example, from a top view, the U-shaped handrail 12 can be rotated to a state corresponding to the top of the telescopic frame 3 in a straight line, which is convenient for the patient to hold and operate. It can also be rotated to a state perpendicular to the top of the telescopic frame 3. The U-shaped handrail 12 can be flexibly adjusted in angle. When assisting walking, the patient's arm can be supported by the U-shaped handrail 12, and the U-shaped handrail 12 can be flexibly adjusted to meet and adapt to the patient's support needs. When the two U-shaped frames 2 are aligned in a straight line, the entire device can be placed stably on the bed on a horizontal plane. At this time, from a top view, the U-shaped handrails 12 are rotated and adjusted on the fixed base 15, and several U-shaped handrails 12 are rotated to be perpendicular to the top of the corresponding telescopic frame 3. The corresponding U-shaped handrails 12 are also rotated and adjusted on the rectangular block 13 to have a certain tilt angle. At this time, the patient can lie supine on the bed and raise both legs. The several U-shaped handrails 12 symmetrically located on both sides can support the patient's legs in the raised state.

[0038] In the above example, those skilled in the art should know that when implementing the above technical solution, the affected limb can be elevated during an acute gout attack. The affected limb refers to the patient's two legs. Elevating the legs can promote local venous blood return and effectively relieve discomfort symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain.

[0039] In this invention, the working principle of the device is as follows:

[0040] When in use, this device assists with walking by setting both U-shaped frames 2 vertically and aligning them parallel to each other. In this configuration, it works in conjunction with the central frame 1 and the two telescopic frames 3 to aid patient movement. The tops of the two telescopic frames 3 support the patient's arms, allowing for easy hand-holding and movement. The patient's arms can also be supported by the U-shaped handrails 12. The telescopic frames 3 are height-adjustable, and the U-shaped handrails 12 are also angle-adjustable, allowing for flexible adjustment to meet and adapt to the patient's support needs.

[0041] This device can also provide support and assistance for patients' leg-raising exercises. By observing from a top-down angle, the U-shaped handrails 12 are rotated and adjusted on the fixed base 15, ensuring that several U-shaped handrails 12 are rotated to a position perpendicular to the top of the corresponding telescopic frame 3. The corresponding U-shaped handrails 12 are then rotated and adjusted on the rectangular block 13 to achieve a certain angle of inclination. Figure 4 As shown. At this time, the patient can lie supine on the bed and raise both legs. Several U-shaped handrails 12 symmetrically located on both sides support the patient's legs in this elevated position, eliminating the need for manual assistance and effectively relieving discomfort such as redness, swelling, and pain in the legs. Simultaneously, the telescopic frame 3 can be adjusted in height to effectively meet the patient's needs for leg support. The above operations can be performed with the assistance of medical staff.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A walking aid for gout patients, comprising a central frame (1), characterized in that, The bottom of the intermediate frame (1) is symmetrically provided with two U-shaped frames (2) and rotatably connected. The two U-shaped frames (2) can be rotated and adjusted to the left and right sides of the intermediate frame (1) respectively. The intermediate frame (1) and the corresponding U-shaped frames (2) are provided with positioning mechanisms. The top of the intermediate frame (1) is symmetrically provided with two telescopic frames (3), which are connected to the intermediate frame (1) vertically and horizontally, and are provided with handrail mechanisms.

2. The walking assistance device for gout patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom side of the U-shaped frame (2) is provided with a roller (4) for rotation, and the other end of the bottom of the U-shaped frame (2) is fixed with an anti-slip block (5).

3. The walking assistance device for gout patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism includes a recess (6) set on the intermediate frame (1), a positioning block (7) fixed at one end of the top of the U-shaped frame (2), the positioning block (7) is rotatably set in the recess (6), a positioning screw (8) is threaded through the positioning block (7), the recess (6) is provided with two slots (9) that match the insertion of the positioning screw (8), and the positioning block (7) can be positioned and fixed in any slot (9) by the positioning screw (8).

4. The walking assistance device for gout patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic frame (3) is in the shape of an inverted U. Both ends of the telescopic frame (3) are slidably sleeved on the middle frame (1), and both are threaded through with fixing screws (10). The middle frame (1) is symmetrically provided with several through holes (11), and the several through holes (11) can be inserted and matched with the fixing screws (10).

5. A walking assistance device for gout patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handrail mechanism includes several U-shaped handrails (12) set at one end of the telescopic frame (3), and the several U-shaped handrails (12) are arranged at equal intervals.

6. A walking aid device for gout patients according to claim 5, characterized in that, The U-shaped handrail (12) has a rectangular block (13) abutting against its side. The side of the U-shaped handrail (12) and the rectangular block (13) are rotatably connected by a pivot. The side of the rectangular block (13) is threaded with a first fastening screw (14). The first fastening screw (14) can abut against the pivot end of the U-shaped handrail (12) and can press and fix the U-shaped handrail (12).

7. A walking assistance device for gout patients according to claim 6, characterized in that, The telescopic frame (3) is fixed with a fixed seat (15) corresponding to the U-shaped handrail (12) on its side. The rectangular block (13) is rotatably connected to the top of the fixed seat (15) through a cylindrical rod. The fixed seat (15) is threaded with a second fastening knob (16) for pressing and fixing the cylindrical rod.