A multifunctional walking aid

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of auxiliary instrument, concretely relates to a multifunctional walking aid. The multifunctional walking aid includes support base, seat mechanism and control mechanism, the support base includes two walking supports, two handrails and is arranged on the walking support and is connected and drives the adjusting piece that moves up and down on the relative handrail, the seat mechanism includes rotatable first seat plate and second seat plate, the drive motor that is connected with first seat plate and drives first seat plate rotation and the rotary electric push rod that is connected with second seat plate and drives second seat plate rotation, the control mechanism is connected and controls adjusting piece, drive motor and rotary electric push rod. When the user sits on first seat plate, drive motor can be used for supporting first seat plate, and second seat plate and rotary electric push rod form a triangle structure, also can be used for supporting first seat plate, so that the user can sit stably on first seat plate, improve the stability and security of the utility model.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of assistive device technology, specifically relating to a multifunctional walking aid. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology and the increasing number of people with lower limb disabilities, the performance and types of walking aids are constantly improving and increasing. Walking aids have evolved from initially consisting of two support frames and a crossbeam between them, providing only the function of assisting walking, to multifunctional walking aids with a seat structure, providing users with a comfortable seating function. However, existing walking aids with seat structures are generally manually adjustable, with complex adjustment procedures requiring the assistance of caregivers to unfold the seat, making them inconvenient to operate. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a multifunctional walking aid that can transform into a seat when the user gets tired, thus providing the user with a place to rest.

[0004] The present invention adopts the following technical solution: A multifunctional walking aid includes a support base, a seat mechanism, and a control mechanism. The support base includes two opposing walking supports, two handrails movable vertically on the two walking supports, and an adjusting member connected to and driving the opposing handrails to move vertically on the walking supports. The seat mechanism is mounted on the support base and includes a first seat plate and a second seat plate rotatably mounted on the two walking supports, a drive motor mounted on one walking support and connected to the first seat plate to drive its rotation, and a rotating electric push rod rotatably mounted on the other walking support and connected to and driving the second seat plate to rotate. The second seat plate can be supported on the bottom of the first seat plate. The control mechanism is mounted on the support base and connects to and controls the adjusting member, the drive motor, and the rotating electric push rod.

[0005] Furthermore, the handrail includes two opposing vertical support rods, a horizontal bar disposed at the top of the two vertical support rods, and a positioning plate disposed between the two vertical support rods and located below the horizontal bar.

[0006] Furthermore, the adjusting component includes two guide seats mounted on the walking bracket, two guide grooves extending inward from the top surface of the two guide seats and capable of moving up and down relative to the two supporting vertical rods, and an adjusting electric push rod mounted between the two guide seats, connected to the positioning plate, and driving the two supporting vertical rods to move up and down.

[0007] Furthermore, the length of the first seat panel is greater than the length of the second seat panel.

[0008] Furthermore, the first seat panel includes a cushion disposed on its top surface and a fitting portion formed on its bottom surface that can be adapted to the second seat panel, wherein when the second seat panel is supported on the bottom of the first seat panel, its bottom surface is at the same level as the bottom surface of the first seat panel.

[0009] Furthermore, the support base also includes two omnidirectional wheels located at both ends of the bottom of the walking bracket, a brake component connected to the two omnidirectional wheels on the handrail, and a protective bar located between the two walking brackets in front of the seat mechanism.

[0010] Furthermore, the control mechanism includes a control module disposed within the support base and connected to the adjusting electric push rod, the drive motor, and the rotating electric push rod; a first control switch disposed on one support rod and connected to the control module for controlling the drive motor and the rotating electric push rod; and a second control switch disposed on another support rod and connected to the control module for controlling the adjusting electric push rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the first control switch includes an up-turn button and a down-turn button that are disposed opposite to each other on the left and right sides of one handrail, and the second control switch includes an up-lower button and a down-lower button that are disposed opposite to each other on the left and right sides of another handrail.

[0012] Furthermore, the control mechanism also includes a battery module mounted on a walking bracket and connected to the control module. The control module can control the battery module to supply power to the adjusting electric push rod, the drive motor, and the rotating electric push rod according to the instructions received from the first control switch and the second control switch, so as to control the operation of the adjusting electric push rod, the drive motor, and the rotating electric push rod.

[0013] Furthermore, the battery module is provided with a charging port that can be connected to an external power source.

[0014] As can be seen from the above description of this utility model, compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This application, through the cooperation between the support base, the seat mechanism set on the support base, and the control mechanism set on the support base, and defining the specific structure of the seat mechanism, in use, the control mechanism first controls the drive motor to start and drive the first seat plate to rotate upward to a horizontal position, and then controls the rotating electric push rod to drive the second seat plate to rotate upward to the bottom of the first seat plate, so that the first seat plate and the second seat plate unfold in sequence to form a seat for the user to rest, realizing the automatic unfolding of the seat mechanism. After use, the control mechanism first controls the rotating electric push rod to drive the second seat plate to rotate downward to the original position, and then controls the drive motor to drive the first seat plate to rotate downward to the original position, so that the first seat plate and the second seat plate are stored in sequence on the opposite side of the walking bracket, realizing the automatic storage of the seat mechanism; wherein, when the user sits on the first seat plate, the drive motor can be used to support the first seat plate, and the second seat plate and the rotating electric push rod form a triangular structure, which can also be used to support the first seat plate, so that the user can sit stably on the first seat plate, improving the stability and safety of this utility model; By defining the specific structure of the support base and adding an adjustment component between the walking bracket and the relative handrail, the height of the handrail can be adjusted to suit patients of different heights, thereby improving the practicality of this utility model. The operation process is simplified and user-friendly by the coordination between the first control switch on one support rod for controlling the drive motor and rotating electric push rod, and the second control switch on another support rod for controlling the adjustment of the electric push rod. The brakes, which are connected to the two casters on the handrail, make it easy for users to move and fix the two traveling supports. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of a multi-functional walking aid Figure 1 .

[0016] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of a multi-functional walking aid Figure 2 .

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial structural breakdown diagram of a multi-functional walking aid.

[0018] In the diagram: 1-Support base, 11-Walking bracket, 12-Handrail, 121-Supporting vertical rod, 122-Horizontal rod, 123-Positioning plate, 13-Adjusting component, 14-Universal wheel, 15-Brake component, 16-Guard rod, 17-Guide seat, 18-Guide groove, 19-Adjusting electric push rod, 21-First seat plate, 22-Second seat plate, 23-Drive motor, 24-Rotating electric push rod, 25-Soft pad, 26-Matching part, 3-Control mechanism, 31-First control switch, 32-Second control switch, 33-Battery module, 34-Up rotation button, 35-Down rotation button, 36-Up lifting button, 37-Down lifting button, 38-Charging port. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below through specific embodiments.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a multifunctional walking aid, including a support base 1, a seat mechanism 2, and a control mechanism 3.

[0021] The support base 1 includes two opposing walking brackets 11, two handrails 12 respectively movable up and down on the two walking brackets 11, and an adjusting member 13 connected to and driving the relative handrails 12 to move up and down on the walking brackets 11. The adjusting member 13 allows the height of the handrails 12 to be adjusted according to the user's height, improving the practicality of this invention. Specifically, the handrails 12 include two opposing vertical support rods 121, a horizontal bar 122 at the top of the two vertical support rods 121, and a positioning plate 123 located between the two vertical support rods 121 and below the horizontal bar 122. Further, the adjusting member 13 includes two guide seats 17 on the walking brackets 11, two guide grooves 18 extending inward from the top surface of the two guide seats 17 and movable up and down relative to the two vertical support rods 121, and a positioning plate 123 located between the two guide seats 17 and... The positioning plate 123 is connected to and drives the two support vertical rods 121 to move up and down. In use, the adjusting electric push rod 19 can drive the positioning plate 123 to move up and down, so that the two support vertical rods 121 can move up and down within the two guide grooves 18. Furthermore, the support base 1 also includes two universal wheels 14 set at both ends of the bottom of the walking bracket 11 and a brake component 15 set on the armrest 12 and connected to the two universal wheels 14. Through the cooperation between the universal wheels 14 and the brake component 15, it is convenient for the user to move and fix the two walking brackets 11. Furthermore, the cooperation between the universal wheels 14 and the brake component 15 is a cable-operated disc brake mechanism commonly used in the prior art. The specific cooperation structure will not be described in detail here. Furthermore, the support base 1 also includes a protective rod 16 set between the two walking brackets 11 in front of the seat mechanism 2.

[0022] Seat mechanism 2, mounted on support base 1, includes a first seat plate 21 and a second seat plate 22 rotatably mounted on two traveling supports 11, a drive motor 23 mounted on one traveling support 11 and connected to the first seat plate 21 to drive its rotation, and a rotating electric push rod 24 rotatably mounted on the other traveling support 11 and connected to the second seat plate 22 to drive its rotation. The second seat plate 22 can be supported on the bottom of the first seat plate 21. Specifically, when the first seat plate 21 and the second seat plate 22 are unfolded, the user sits on the first seat plate 21, and the drive motor 23 can be used to support the user. The first seat plate 21 is supported, and the second seat plate 22 and the rotating electric push rod 24 form a triangular structure, which can also be used to support the first seat plate 21, so that the user can sit stably on the first seat plate 21, improving the stability and safety of this utility model; further, the length of the first seat plate 21 is greater than the length of the second seat plate 22; further, the first seat plate 21 includes a soft pad 25 disposed on its top surface and a fitting part 26 formed on its bottom surface that can be adapted to the second seat plate 22, so that when the second seat plate 22 is supported at the bottom of the first seat plate 21, its bottom surface is at the same level as the bottom surface of the first seat plate 21.

[0023] Control mechanism 3, mounted on support base 1, connects to and controls adjustment component 13, drive motor 23, and rotating electric push rod 24. It includes a control module mounted inside support base 1 and connected to adjustment electric push rod 19, drive motor 23, and rotating electric push rod 24; a first control switch 31 mounted on one support rod 12 and connected to the control module for controlling drive motor 23 and rotating electric push rod 24; and a second control switch 32 mounted on another support rod 12 and connected to the control module for controlling adjustment electric push rod 19. The first and second control switches 31 and 32 can respectively control the operation of drive motor 23, rotating electric push rod 24, and adjustment electric push rod 19, providing a simple and user-friendly operation. Specifically, the first control switch 31 includes components positioned relative to the left of one support rod 12. The upper rotation button 34 and lower rotation button 35 are located on the right sides. The second control switch 32 includes an upper lifting button 36 and a lower lifting button 37 that are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the other handrail 12. Furthermore, the control mechanism 3 also includes a battery module 33 connected to the control module and mounted on a walking bracket 11. The control module can control the battery module 33 to supply power to the adjusting electric push rod 19, the drive motor 23 and the rotating electric push rod 24 according to the instructions received from the first control switch 31 and the second control switch 32, so as to control the operation of the adjusting electric push rod 19, the drive motor 23 and the rotating electric push rod 24. Furthermore, the battery module 33 is provided with a charging port 38 that can be connected to an external power source. Furthermore, the control module can be a microcontroller or other controllers in the prior art that can achieve the above effects.

[0024] The specific operating procedure for seat mechanism 2 in this application is as follows: When unfolding the seat mechanism 2, the user first presses the upper rotation button 34. The control module receives the instruction from the upper rotation button 34, first controlling the drive motor 23 to start and drive the first seat plate 21 to rotate upward to a horizontal position, and then controlling the rotation electric push rod 24 to drive the second seat plate 22 to rotate upward to the bottom of the first seat plate 21, so that the first seat plate 21 and the second seat plate 22 unfold in sequence to form a seat for the user to rest, thus realizing the automatic unfolding of the seat mechanism 2. When retracting the seat mechanism 2, the user presses the rotation button 35 again. The control module receives the instruction from the lower rotation button 35, first controlling the rotation electric push rod 24 to drive the second seat plate 22 to rotate downward to its original position, and then controlling the drive motor 23 to drive the first seat plate 21 to rotate downward to its original position, so that the first seat plate 21 and the second seat plate 22 retract in sequence to one side of the opposite walking bracket 11, thus realizing the automatic retraction of the seat mechanism 2.

[0025] In summary, by utilizing the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model, the automatic unfolding and folding of the seat mechanism 2 can be achieved through the cooperation between the support base 1, the seat mechanism 2 mounted on the support base 1, and the control mechanism 3 mounted on the support base 1. Furthermore, the cooperation between the drive motor 23, the second seat plate 21, and the rotating electric push rod 24 allows the user to sit stably on the first seat plate 21, improving the stability and safety of this utility model. Additionally, the height of the handrail 12 can be adjusted according to the user's height using the adjusting component 13 mounted on the walking bracket 11, making it suitable for users of different heights and improving the practicality of this utility model. Furthermore, the operation of the drive motor 23, the rotating electric push rod 24, and the adjusting electric push rod 19 can be controlled respectively by the first control switch 31 and the second control switch 32, resulting in a simple operation process and ease of use for the user. Finally, the cooperation between the universal wheels 14 and the brake component 15 facilitates the user's movement and fixation of the two walking brackets 11.

[0026] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the present utility model application and the contents of the specification should still fall within the scope of the present utility model application.

Claims

1. A multi-functional walking aid, characterized by: The system includes a support base, a seat mechanism, and a control mechanism. The support base includes two opposing travel supports, two handrails movable up and down on the two travel supports, and an adjusting component connected to and driving the relative handrails to move up and down on the travel supports. The seat mechanism is mounted on the support base and includes a first seat plate and a second seat plate rotatably mounted on the two travel supports, a drive motor mounted on one travel support and connected to the first seat plate to drive its rotation, and a rotating electric push rod mounted on the other travel support and connected to and driving the second seat plate to rotate. The second seat plate can be supported at the bottom of the first seat plate. The control mechanism is mounted on the support base and connects to and controls the adjusting component, the drive motor, and the rotating electric push rod.

2. The multifunctional walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handrail includes two opposing vertical support bars, a horizontal bar positioned at the top of the two vertical support bars, and a positioning plate positioned between the two vertical support bars and below the horizontal bar.

3. A multifunctional walking aid according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjusting component includes two guide seats mounted on the walking bracket, two guide grooves extending inward from the top surface of the two guide seats for vertical movement relative to the two supporting vertical rods, and an adjusting electric push rod mounted between the two guide seats, connected to the positioning plate, and driving the two supporting vertical rods to move up and down.

4. A multifunctional walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the first seat panel is greater than the length of the second seat panel.

5. A multifunctional walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first seat panel includes a cushion disposed on its top surface and a fitting portion formed on its bottom surface that is adaptable to a second seat panel, wherein when the second seat panel is supported on the bottom of the first seat panel, its bottom surface is at the same level as the bottom surface of the first seat panel.

6. A multifunctional walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support base also includes two omnidirectional wheels at both ends of the bottom of the walking bracket, a brake component connected to the two omnidirectional wheels on the handrail, and a protective bar located between the two walking brackets in front of the seat mechanism.

7. A multifunctional walking aid according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control mechanism includes a control module installed in the support base and connected to the adjusting electric push rod, the drive motor, and the rotating electric push rod; a first control switch installed on one support rod and connected to the control module for controlling the drive motor and the rotating electric push rod; and a second control switch installed on another support rod and connected to the control module for controlling the adjusting electric push rod.

8. A multifunctional walking aid according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first control switch includes an up-rotate button and a down-rotate button that are disposed opposite to each other on the left and right sides of one handrail, and the second control switch includes an up-lower button and a down-lower button that are disposed opposite to each other on the left and right sides of another handrail.

9. A multifunctional walking aid according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control mechanism also includes a battery module mounted on a walking bracket and connected to the control module. The control module can control the battery module to supply power to the adjusting electric push rod, the drive motor and the rotating electric push rod according to the instructions received from the first control switch and the second control switch, so as to control the operation of the adjusting electric push rod, the drive motor and the rotating electric push rod.

10. A multifunctional walking aid according to claim 9, characterized in that: The battery module is equipped with a charging port that can be connected to an external power source.

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