A walking aid for the elderly

Abstract

The utility model discloses an old person's walking aid, including the first side frame, the first side frame is along the center mirror image and is provided with the second side frame, and fixed with the backboard between the first side frame and the second side frame rear side, the backboard outside both ends are all fixed with the vertical support, two the vertical support bottom are all fixed in corresponding side frame top, the first side frame with the second side frame outside front end is provided with the barrier structure, the barrier structure includes first support and second support, first support outside swing joint has first barrier band, second support outside swing joint has second barrier band, first barrier band outside front end right position fixed with the embedded block, second barrier band outside front end left position penetrates and has the embedded hole, the embedded block with embedded hole between the adaptation, through mechanical barrier structure + intelligent sensor's combination, solved the traditional walking aid in the aspect of preventing the front inclination, road adaptability, the comfort of deficiency.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Walking aids can help the body support its weight, maintain balance, and walk. They are widely applicable to people with lower limb mobility impairments due to illness and elderly people with weak lower limb muscles. With the support of the device, elderly patients and other people with mobility impairments or even loss of walking ability can take care of themselves and go out for walks like normal people.

[0003] In the prior art, a walking aid with patent publication number CN221061179U includes two side supports and a connecting beam between the two side supports. The side supports include a front leg and a rear leg, with a first crossbar connecting the front leg and the rear leg. A fixed shaft is provided between the first crossbars of the two side supports, and a seat cushion is rotatably connected to the fixed shaft. The first connecting beam is provided between the front legs of the two side supports. This utility model allows the user to use an electric push rod to push the seat cushion to provide a certain pushing force to assist the user when getting up, reducing the user's arm strength. Currently, there are many types of walking aids, the purpose of which is to help elderly people with lower limb mobility difficulties to walk. However, for wheelchair walking aids, uneven roads or uphill and downhill situations may occur during use. At this time, due to the user's own weight, the user may easily fall forward, which may pose a certain danger to the user. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a walking aid for the elderly, which solves the problem that there are many types of walking aids available at present. Their purpose is to help elderly people with lower limb mobility difficulties to walk. However, when using wheelchair-type walking aids, they may encounter uneven roads or uphill and downhill situations. At this time, due to the user's own weight, the user may easily fall forward, which may cause certain dangers to the user.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, a walking aid for the elderly is provided, comprising a first side frame, a second side frame mirror-imagely disposed on the first side frame along its center, multiple inner slats disposed inside both the first and second side frames, and a rear plate fixed between the rear sides of the first and second side frames, with vertical supports fixed at both the left and right ends of the rear plate, the bottoms of the two vertical supports fixed to the tops of the corresponding side frames, and a barrier structure disposed between the outer front ends of the first and second side frames, the barrier structure comprising a first support rod and a second support rod, the first support rod being fixed to the outer front end of the first side frame, the second support rod being fixed to the outer front end of the second side frame, and a first barrier strip being rotatably connected to the outer side of the first support rod, and a second barrier strip being rotatably connected to the outer side of the second support rod, an embedding block being fixed at the right position of the outer front end of the first barrier strip, and an embedding hole penetrating at the left position of the outer front end of the second barrier strip, the embedding block and the embedding hole being compatible with each other.

[0006] According to the aforementioned walking aid for the elderly, each of the two vertical supports has a front pole fixed to its outer front end. A miniature camera is fixed to the front end of the front pole, and a vibration sensor is fixed to the top of the miniature camera. The vibration sensor is electrically connected to the user's mobile phone.

[0007] According to the aforementioned walking aid for the elderly, two elastic soft pads are fixed between the inner bottom ends of the first side frame and the second side frame, and a seat cushion is fixed to the top of the elastic soft pad.

[0008] According to the aforementioned walking aid for the elderly, the first side frame and the second side frame are both fixed with base blocks at their front and rear ends, and multiple base blocks are fixed with side blocks at their outer ends, with movable wheels rotatably connected to the outside of each side block.

[0009] According to the aforementioned walking aid for the elderly, both the top of the first side frame and the top of the second side frame are protruding.

[0010] According to the aforementioned walking aid for the elderly, pedals are fixed to the front ends of the two base blocks located on the front side.

[0011] According to the aforementioned walking aid for the elderly, the outer front surfaces of both of the elastic soft pads are arrayed with weight-reducing grooves.

[0012] According to the aforementioned walking aid for the elderly, a sunshade is fixed to the top of the rear panel.

[0013] The above solution has the following advantages: Users can manually rotate the first barrier strip around the first support pole and simultaneously rotate the second barrier strip around the second support pole to bring them to the same horizontal plane. The two barrier strips are fixed by the interlocking effect of the insert block and the insert hole, forming a horizontal guardrail to prevent the user from falling forward. When not in use, the barrier strips can be folded and stored by rotating them in the opposite direction without affecting normal passage. Then, the miniature camera collects real-time information about the road surface ahead (such as steps, potholes, and obstacles), and the vibration sensor can detect the vibration of the walker (such as bumps or collisions). When a dangerous road surface or severe vibration is detected, a warning or voice prompt is pushed through the mobile APP to remind the user to adjust the route.

[0014] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of a walking aid for the elderly according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front end barrier structure of a walking aid for the elderly according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of point A of the walking aid for the elderly according to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of section B of the walking aid for the elderly according to this utility model.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. First side frame; 2. Second side frame; 3. Inner panel strip; 4. Rear panel; 5. Vertical support; 6. First support rod; 7. Second support rod; 8. First barrier strip; 9. Second barrier strip; 10. Embedded block; 11. Embedded hole; 12. Front rod; 13. Miniature camera; 14. Vibration sensor; 15. Elastic soft pad; 16. Seat cushion; 17. Base block; 18. Side block; 19. Casters; 20. Pedal; 21. Weight reduction groove; 22. Sun visor. Detailed Implementation

[0022] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0023] Reference Figure 1-4 This utility model discloses a walking aid for the elderly, comprising a first side frame 1, a second side frame 2 mirror-imagely disposed along the center of the first side frame 1, and multiple inner strips 3 disposed inside both the first side frame 1 and the second side frame 2. A rear plate 4 is fixed between the rear sides of the first side frame 1 and the second side frame 2, and vertical supports 5 are fixed to the left and right ends of the rear plate 4. The bottoms of the two vertical supports 5 are fixed to the top of the corresponding side frame. A barrier structure is provided between the front ends of the first side frame 1 and the second side frame 2, the barrier structure comprising a first support rod 6 and a second support rod 7. The first support rod 6 is fixed to the front end of the first side frame 1, and the second support rod 7 is fixed to the front end of the second side frame 2. A first barrier band 8 is rotatably connected to the outside of the first support rod 6, and a second barrier band 9 is rotatably connected to the outside of the second support rod 7. An embedding block 10 is fixed to the right position of the front end of the first barrier band 8, and an embedding hole 11 is passed through the left position of the front end of the second barrier band 9. The embedding block 10 and the embedding hole 11 are compatible. In the prior art, there are currently various types of walking aids. The purpose of various types of wheelchair walkers is to help elderly people with lower limb mobility issues walk. However, when using wheelchair walkers, uneven surfaces or inclines and declines may occur. In such cases, the user's own weight can easily cause the user to lean forward, which can pose a certain danger. To address this issue, a barrier structure can be installed between the outer front ends of the first side frame 1 and the second side frame 2. When the user sits on the seat cushion 16, they can rotate the first barrier belt 8 around the first support rod 6 and the second barrier belt 9 around the second support rod 7, causing the first barrier belt 8 and the second barrier belt 9 to rotate to the same plane. At this time, the embedding block 10 at the outer front end of the first barrier belt 8 is embedded into the embedding hole 11 at the outer front end of the second barrier belt 9. Utilizing the matching characteristics between the embedding block 10 and the embedding hole 11, the first barrier belt 8 and the second barrier belt 9 form a stable barrier effect, thereby improving the user's safety and preventing accidents.

[0024] Both vertical brackets 5 have front poles 12 fixed to their outer front ends. A miniature camera 13 is fixed to the front end of the front pole 12. A vibration sensor 14 is fixed to the top of the miniature camera 13. The vibration sensor 14 is electrically connected to the user's mobile phone. By setting up the miniature camera 13 and the vibration sensor 14, it is convenient to provide real-time road obstacles (steps, puddles, uneven ground) and remind the user through vibration or voice.

[0025] Two elastic soft pads 15 are fixed between the inner bottom ends of the first side frame 1 and the second side frame 2. A seat cushion 16 is fixed to the top of the elastic soft pad 15. By setting two elastic soft pads 15 at the bottom of the seat cushion 16, it is easier to relieve pressure on the user and achieve the effects of preventing bedsores, providing support and positioning, and improving blood circulation.

[0026] The first side frame 1 and the second side frame 2 are both fixed with base blocks 17 at the front and rear ends. Multiple base blocks 17 are fixed with side blocks 18 at their outer ends. The side blocks 18 are rotatably connected with movable wheels 19, which facilitates the overall movement of the wheelchair assistive device.

[0027] The tops of the first side frame 1 and the second side frame 2 are both raised to enhance their stability. The front ends of the two base blocks 17 on the front side are fixed with pedals 20, which allows users to place their feet on the pedals 20 for safety.

[0028] The two elastic soft pads 15 are provided with weight-reducing grooves 21 on their outer front surfaces to reduce the amount of material used in the elastic soft pads 15. A sunshade 22 is fixed to the top of the back panel 4 to provide sunshade for the user.

[0029] Working principle: When the user sits on the seat cushion 16 and places their feet on the footrest 20, their body may lean forward due to inertia while on the wheelchair (such as on slopes or bumpy roads), posing a safety hazard. The user can manually rotate the first barrier strap 8 around the first support rod 6 and simultaneously rotate the second barrier strap 9 around the second support rod 7, bringing them to the same horizontal plane. The two barrier straps are then fixed in place by the engaging effect of the insert block 10 and the insert hole 11, forming a horizontal protective barrier to prevent the user from falling forward. When not in use, the barrier straps can be folded and stored by rotating them in the opposite direction without affecting the user's safety. Normal passage is allowed. Then, the miniature camera 13 collects real-time information about the road surface ahead (such as steps, potholes, and obstacles). The vibration sensor 14 can detect the vibration of the walker (such as bumps or collisions). When a dangerous road surface or severe vibration is detected, a warning or voice prompt is pushed through the mobile APP to remind the user to adjust the route. Then, the elastic soft pad 15 adopts a multi-layer buffer structure, which, together with the weight reduction groove 21, reduces the weight and provides the effect of pressure distribution and support stability. The sun visor 22 can provide sun protection for the user, thereby improving the use effect of the wheelchair walker.

[0030] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A walking aid for the elderly, comprising: The first side frame (1) is characterized in that a second side frame (2) is provided in a central mirror image of the first side frame (1), both the first side frame (1) and the second side frame (2) are provided with a plurality of inner strips (3), and a rear plate (4) is fixed between the rear sides of the first side frame (1) and the second side frame (2), and vertical supports (5) are fixed at both the left and right ends of the rear plate (4), the bottoms of the two vertical supports (5) are fixed to the top of the corresponding side frame, and a barrier structure is provided between the front ends of the first side frame (1) and the second side frame (2), the barrier structure including a first support The first support rod (6) is fixed to the outer front end of the first side frame (1), and the second support rod (7) is fixed to the outer front end of the second side frame (2). The first support rod (6) is rotatably connected to the outside of the first barrier strip (8), and the second support rod (7) is rotatably connected to the outside of the second barrier strip (9). An embedded block (10) is fixed to the right side of the outer front end of the first barrier strip (8), and an embedded hole (11) is passed through the left side of the outer front end of the second barrier strip (9). The embedded block (10) and the embedded hole (11) are compatible with each other.

2. The walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both of the vertical brackets (5) have front rods (12) fixed to their outer front ends. A miniature camera (13) is fixed to the front end of the front rod (12). A vibration sensor (14) is fixed to the top of the miniature camera (13). The vibration sensor (14) is electrically connected to the user's mobile phone.

3. The walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two elastic soft pads (15) are fixed between the inner bottom ends of the first side frame (1) and the second side frame (2), and a seat cushion (16) is fixed on the top of the elastic soft pads (15).

4. The walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first side frame (1) and the second side frame (2) are both fixed with bottom blocks (17) at their front and rear ends. The outer ends of the multiple bottom blocks (17) are fixed with side blocks (18). The side blocks (18) are rotatably connected with moving wheels (19).

5. A walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tops of both the first side frame (1) and the second side frame (2) are protruding.

6. The walking aid for the elderly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The two bottom blocks (17) located on the front side are fixed with pedals (20).

7. A walking aid for the elderly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The two elastic soft pads (15) have weight-reducing grooves (21) arranged in an array on their outer front end surfaces.

8. A walking aid for the elderly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sunshade (22) is fixed to the top of the rear panel (4).

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