A walking aid for the elderly

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of old people's walking aid, and concretely is an old people's walking aid, including walking aid protection frame, the upper end one side of walking aid protection frame is fixedly connected with two manipulators, both sides of two manipulators all are rotatably connected with adapter block, the middle part of multiple adapter blocks all are inserted and installed with limiting rod, the upper end of every two limiting rods all are jointly connected with lower arm support, the both sides of lower arm support all are set up with recess corresponding with limiting rod, the inside of recess is equipped with spring with limiting rod, the upper part outer surface of lower arm support is fixedly connected with two mounting pin blocks, be favorable to old people's walking aid when using, can effectively aim at the protection of old people's wrist, alleviate the pressure of arm support, and can effectively prevent walking aid to roll over, improve the application effect and security of whole old people's walking aid.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of elderly mobility assistance technology, specifically an elderly mobility aid. Background Technology

[0002] As people age, their physical fitness declines, leading to an increase in the demand for daily necessities among the elderly. For example, some seniors require assistive devices to walk due to mobility issues. Walking aids for the elderly are devices designed to help them maintain independence and mobility, improve their quality of life, and reduce the risk of falls.

[0003] Currently, existing walking aids for the elderly have the following shortcomings in use: When using these walking aids, the elderly need to hold them with their hands, which can cause significant wrist damage. Most of the body's pressure relies on the strength of the arms, resulting in certain negative effects. Furthermore, when facing different road conditions, if one side is tilted too much, the walking aid can easily lose balance and tip over, causing the elderly to fall and leading to dangerous situations.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a walking aid for the elderly to address the problems mentioned in the background section. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a walking aid for the elderly. To achieve the above objectives, this utility model employs the following technical solution:

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: an elderly walking aid, including a walking aid protective frame, four power-assisted universal wheels installed at the bottom of the walking aid protective frame, two controllers fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the walking aid protective frame, adapter blocks rotatably connected to both sides of the two controllers, limit rods inserted and installed in the middle of the middle of the multiple adapter blocks, a lower arm support connected to the upper end of every two limit rods, grooves corresponding to the limit rods opened on both sides of the lower arm support, a spring fitted inside the groove of the limit rod, two mounting pins fixedly connected to the upper outer surface of the lower arm support, an upper arm frame rotatably connected to the corresponding side of the two mounting pins, and a buffer ring pad fixedly connected to the upper end of the upper arm frame.

[0007] Preferably, the outer surface of the upper boom is fixedly fitted with two swing-limiting components, which are used in conjunction with the mounting pin block.

[0008] Preferably, side strips are fixedly connected to both sides of the walker's protective frame, and two openings are opened on one side of each side strip. An adaptable outer casing is fixedly connected to the inner side of each of the two openings.

[0009] Preferably, the upper end of the side strip has two central shafts that rotate, and the outer surfaces of the two central shafts are fixedly connected with trays, which are obliquely arranged inside the outer casing.

[0010] Preferably, the upper end of the tray is provided with two gravity balls, and one end of the tray is fixedly connected to an elastic rope, which is fixedly connected to the two gravity balls.

[0011] Preferably, a support rod is fixedly connected to the outer surface of each of the two central shafts, and an anti-slip strip is fixedly connected to the bottom end of each of the two support rods.

[0012] Preferably, an elastic handle is fixedly installed at one end of the controller, and a brake lever is provided at the bottom end of the elastic handle, and the brake lever is movably installed with the controller.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. The elderly walking aid described in this utility model involves inserting an arm into a buffer ring pad, where the inserted arm acts like a cane. The elderly person's arm and body contact the buffer ring pad, and the body's tilting force acts on the upper arm frame, causing the lower arm support to descend. After the lower arm support descends, it can drive the limiting rod to move, thereby compressing the lower arm support spring. Then, the user can use the device by gripping the elastic handle. The angle of the entire lower arm support can also be rotated according to the adapter block, while the upper arm frame can rotate a certain angle on the mounting pin block. After rotation, the swinging part is restricted from contacting the mounting pin block, making it convenient for the elderly to use. This helps to effectively protect the elderly person's wrist and reduce the pressure on the arm support during use.

[0015] 2. The elderly walking aid described in this utility model, when encountering a side tilt, firstly, the anti-slip strips will detach from the walking aid's protective frame and unfold outwards. During unfolding, the anti-slip strips will move, and after the anti-slip strips move, they will continue to drive the central axis to rotate, which will then cause the support plate to flip downwards. This will cause the gravity ball to fall rapidly into the outer casing without support and stop under the restraint of the elastic rope, thereby positioning the unfolding angle of the anti-slip strips. Furthermore, it will allow the support rod and the walking aid's protective frame to form a triangular angle. When the walking aid tilts sideways, the anti-slip strips will contact the ground, and the support rod will support the entire side strip, preventing the walking aid from falling to the ground and ensuring safety. This is beneficial for the elderly walking aid to effectively prevent it from tipping over during use, improving the overall application effect and safety of the elderly walking aid. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 For the present utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the upper structure of the protective frame for the walking aid;

[0019] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure on the middle side strip;

[0020] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure from the middle side view.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Walking aid protective frame; 2. Side strip; 3. Support rod; 4. Limiting rod; 5. Spring; 6. Mounting pin; 7. Upper arm frame; 8. Buffer ring pad; 9. Swing limiting component; 10. Lower arm support; 11. Adaptive outer casing; 12. Gravity ball; 13. Central shaft; 14. Anti-slip strip; 15. Support plate; 16. Adapter block; 17. Elastic grip; 18. Control device; 19. Elastic rope. Detailed Implementation

[0022] This utility model provides a walking aid for the elderly. To better understand the above technical solution, the following will describe the above technical solution in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0023] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model discloses a walking aid for the elderly, including a walking aid protective frame 1. Four power-assisted casters are installed at the bottom of the protective frame 1. Two controllers 18 are fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the protective frame 1. Adapter blocks 16 are rotatably connected to both sides of each controller 18. Limiting rods 4 are inserted and installed in the middle of multiple adapter blocks 16. A lower arm support 10 is connected to the upper end of every two limiting rods 4. Grooves corresponding to the limiting rods 4 are formed on both sides of the lower arm support 10. The limiting rods 4 are located at... A spring 5 is fitted inside the groove. Two mounting pins 6 are fixedly connected to the upper outer surface of the lower arm support 10. The upper arm 7 is rotatably connected to the corresponding side of the two mounting pins 6. A buffer ring pad 8 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the upper arm 7. Two swing limiting parts 9 are fixedly fitted on the outer surface of the upper arm 7. The swing limiting parts 9 are used in conjunction with the mounting pins 6. An elastic handle 17 is inserted and fixedly installed at one end of the controller 18. A brake lever is provided at the bottom end of the elastic handle 17. The brake lever is movably installed with the controller 18.

[0024] The above-mentioned technical solution involves the elderly user inserting their arm into the buffer ring pad 8. Once inserted, the arm acts like a cane. The elderly person's arm and body contact the buffer ring pad 8, and the body's tilting force acts on the upper arm frame 7, causing the lower arm support 10 to descend. After the lower arm support 10 descends, it can drive the limit rod 4 to move, thereby compressing the spring 5 of the lower arm support 10. Then, the user can use the device by gripping the elastic handle 17. The angle of the entire lower arm support 10 can also be rotated according to the adapter block 16, and the upper arm frame 7 can rotate a certain angle on the mounting pin block 6. After rotation, the swinging part 9 is restricted from contacting the mounting pin block 6, which is convenient for the elderly to use. This helps to effectively protect the elderly's wrists and reduce the pressure on the arm support when using the elderly walking aid.

[0025] In a further technical solution, side strips 2 are fixedly connected to both sides of the walker protective frame 1. Two openings are opened on one side of the side strips 2. An adaptation outer box 11 is fixedly connected to the inner side of each of the two openings. Two central shafts 13 rotate at the upper end of the side strips 2. A support plate 15 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of each of the two central shafts 13. The support plate 15 is obliquely set inside the adaptation outer box 11. Two gravity balls 12 are set at the upper end of the support plate 15. An elastic rope 19 is fixedly connected to one end of the support plate 15. The elastic rope 19 is fixedly connected to the two gravity balls 12. Support rods 3 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of each of the two central shafts 13. Anti-slip strips 14 are fixedly connected to the bottom end of each of the two support rods 3.

[0026] Regarding the above-mentioned technical solution, when the walking aid is used and it tilts to the side, the anti-slip strip 14 will first detach from the walking aid's protective frame 1 and unfold outwards. During the unfolding process, it will drive the support rod 3 to move. After the support rod 3 moves, it will continue to drive the central shaft 13 to rotate, and then drive the support plate 15 to flip downwards. This causes the gravity ball 12 to fall rapidly into the adaptable outer box 11 without support and stop under the restraint of the elastic rope 19. This positions the unfolding angle of the anti-slip strip 14, further allowing the support rod 3 to form a triangular angle with the walking aid's protective frame 1. When tilting to the side, the anti-slip strip 14 will contact the ground, and the support rod 3 will support the entire side strip 2, preventing the walking aid from falling to the ground and ensuring safety. This is beneficial for the elderly walking aid to effectively prevent it from tipping over during use, and improves the overall application effect and safety of the elderly walking aid.

[0027] This utility model embodiment also provides a walking aid for the elderly, the specific working principle of which includes the following steps:

[0028] The elderly user inserts their arm into the buffer ring pad 8, which acts like a cane. The arm contacts the buffer ring pad 8, and the tilting force acts on the upper arm frame 7, causing the lower arm support 10 to descend. The descent of the lower arm support 10 moves the limiting rod 4, compressing the spring 5 on the lower arm support 10. The user can then grip the elastic handle 17 for use. The lower arm support 10 can be rotated at an angle via the adapter block 16, while the upper arm frame 7 can rotate at a certain angle on the mounting pin block 6. This rotation prevents the swinging component 9 from contacting the mounting pin block 6, facilitating use by the elderly. When the walker is used and a side overturn occurs, the anti-slip strip 14 will first detach from the walker's protective frame 1 and unfold outwards. During the unfolding process, it will drive the support rod 3 to move. After the support rod 3 moves, it will continue to drive the central shaft 13 to rotate, and then drive the support plate 15 to flip downwards, so that the gravity ball 12 will fall quickly into the adaptable outer box 11 without support and stop under the restraint of the elastic rope 19. This will determine the unfolding angle of the anti-slip strip 14, and further allow the support rod 3 to form a triangular angle with the walker's protective frame 1. When the walker overturns, the anti-slip strip 14 will contact the ground, and the support rod 3 will support the entire side strip 2 to prevent the walker from falling to the ground and ensure safety.

[0029] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The descriptions of the above embodiments and specifications 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 claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A walking aid for the elderly, characterized in that: The device includes a walking aid protective frame (1), with four power-assisted casters installed at the bottom of the walking aid protective frame (1). Two controllers (18) are fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the walking aid protective frame (1). Two adapter blocks (16) are rotatably connected to both sides of the two controllers (18). Limiting rods (4) are inserted and installed in the middle of the multiple adapter blocks (16). The upper ends of each pair of limiting rods (4) are connected to a lower arm support (10). The lower arm support (10) has grooves on both sides corresponding to the limiting rods (4). A spring (5) is fitted inside the groove of the limiting rod (4). Two mounting pins (6) are fixedly connected to the upper outer surface of the lower arm support (10). The upper arm frame (7) is rotatably connected to the corresponding side of the two mounting pins (6). A buffer ring pad (8) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the upper arm frame (7).

2. The elderly walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the upper boom (7) is fixedly fitted with two swing-limiting components (9), which are used in conjunction with the mounting pin (6).

3. The elderly walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective frame (1) of the walking aid is fixedly connected to two side strips (2) on both sides. Two openings are opened on one side of the side strips (2), and an adaptable outer box (11) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the two openings.

4. The elderly walking aid according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the side strip (2) rotates on two central shafts (13), and the outer surfaces of the two central shafts (13) are fixedly connected with trays (15), which are obliquely arranged on the inner side of the outer casing (11).

5. The elderly walking aid according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper end of the tray (15) is provided with two gravity balls (12), and one end of the tray (15) is fixedly connected to an elastic rope (19), which is fixedly connected to the two gravity balls (12).

6. The elderly walking aid according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the two central shafts (13) are fixedly connected with support rods (3), and the bottom ends of the two support rods (3) are fixedly connected with anti-slip strips (14).

7. The elderly walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the controller (18) is fixedly fitted with an elastic handle (17), and the bottom end of the elastic handle (17) is provided with a brake lever, which is movably installed with the controller (18).

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