A walking aid

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technology field of walking aid, and disclose a walking aid, including U -shaped frame, both ends of U -shaped frame front are all fixedly connected with elastic rope, one end of elastic rope is fixedly connected with the seat plate, both ends of U -shaped frame surface are all fixedly connected with fixed block, the inner wall of fixed block is fixedly connected with triangle connecting block. The walking aid, through the setting of elastic rope, seat plate, fixed block, adjusting band, adjusting buckle, front telescopic round stick, rear telescopic round stick and limit block, then adjust the length of adjusting band in adjusting buckle, thereby adjust the height of seat plate, when needing to sit and rest, the user can comfortably sit to seat plate, reach the effect of adjusting the overall height of walking aid and adjusting the height of seat plate, thereby guarantee the stability of seat plate bearing, also provide moderate buffering, improve the comfort of sitting posture, and further ensure the flexibility of device, improve the security of using walking aid.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Devices that help older adults get out of bed include bed rails, transfer boards, getting-up aids, and walking aids. These devices can improve the safety and independence of older adults, and to a certain extent help them get out of bed more safely and conveniently, thus improving their quality of life. When choosing these devices, the specific circumstances and needs of the older adult should be taken into consideration.

[0003] A walking aid disclosed in publication number CN10224725U, although the walking aid of the present invention has a simple structure, reasonable design, and is safe and stable to use, making it very easy for the elderly to maintain their balance.

[0004] However, this walking aid has the following disadvantages: When using a walking aid, it may be difficult to fit the height of some users, leading to incorrect posture and increased physical fatigue. When users walk on uneven ground, the walking aid may tip over, which may compromise the user's safety. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a walking aid that is highly practical, easy to operate, and has a simple structure. This solves the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the walking aid not fitting the height of some users, leading to incorrect posture and increased physical fatigue, and the walking aid tipping over when walking on uneven ground, which is detrimental to the user's safety.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A walking aid includes a U-shaped frame. Elastic ropes are fixedly connected to both ends of the front of the U-shaped frame. A seat plate is fixedly connected to one end of each elastic rope. Fixed blocks are fixedly connected to both ends of the surface of the U-shaped frame. A triangular connecting block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of each fixed block. An adjusting belt is slidably connected to the surface of each triangular connecting block. An adjusting buckle is slidably connected to the surface of the adjusting belt. A front telescopic rod and a rear telescopic rod are fixedly connected to the bottom of the U-shaped frame. A front circular tube is slidably connected to the surface of the front telescopic rod, and a rear circular tube is slidably connected to the surface of the rear telescopic rod. A circular groove is formed at one end of the surface of both the front and rear telescopic rods. A spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the groove, and a limit block is fixedly connected to one end of the spring. Limit holes are opened on the front sides of both the front and rear circular tubes, and the limit block is movably connected to the limit hole. A front extension rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front circular tube, and a front universal wheel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front extension rod. A rear extension rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rear circular tube, and a directional wheel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rear extension rod. An anti-rollover rear wheel bracket is fixedly connected to the back of the rear extension rod, and a supporting rear wheel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the anti-rollover rear wheel bracket. An A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front side of the rear extension rod, and a side support frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the A connecting rod. A rear universal wheel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the side support frame.

[0007] Optionally, an anti-slip pad is fixedly connected to the top of the seat plate. The anti-slip pad is made of rubber and serves to prevent the seat plate from slipping.

[0008] Optionally, handrails are fixedly connected to both ends of the front of the U-shaped frame, and an anti-slip sleeve is fixedly connected to one end of the surface of the handrail, which serves to prevent the handrail from slipping.

[0009] Optionally, one end of the A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the front extension rod, the bottom of the front extension rod is fixedly connected to the B connecting rod, the top of the front extension rod is fixedly connected to the C connecting rod, the top of the front extension rod is fixedly connected to the D connecting rod, and one end of the D connecting rod is fixedly connected to the front extension rod, thereby fixing the A connecting rod.

[0010] Optionally, both ends of the top of the U-shaped frame are fixedly connected to armpit supports, and one end of the armpit support is fixedly connected to a chest support. The armpit supports provide support for the user's armpits.

[0011] Optionally, both the axillary support and the chest support are fixedly connected to a protective pad A, and both ends of the top of the U-shaped frame are fixedly connected to a protective pad B. The protective pad A serves to protect the axillary support.

[0012] This utility model provides a walking aid with the following beneficial effects: 1. This walking aid, through the setting of elastic rope, seat plate, fixing block, adjusting belt, adjusting buckle, front telescopic round rod, rear telescopic round rod, and limiting block, allows users to adjust the length of the front and rear telescopic round rods within the front and rear round tubes according to their needs. After aligning the round groove with the limiting hole, the spring drives the limiting block to spring up and engage with the corresponding limiting hole to fix the device. Then, the length of the adjusting belt in the adjusting buckle is adjusted to adjust the height of the seat plate. When it is necessary to sit or rest, the user can comfortably sit on the seat plate, thus achieving the effect of adjusting the overall height of the walking aid and adjusting the height of the seat plate. This ensures the stability of the seat plate's load-bearing capacity, provides appropriate cushioning, improves sitting comfort, and thus ensures the flexibility of the device and enhances the safety of using the walking aid.

[0013] 2. This walking aid, through the configuration of a front extension rod, front swivel wheels, rear extension rod, directional wheels, anti-tipping rear wheel bracket, supporting rear wheels, and side support frames, allows for flexible multi-directional steering by the front tube connected to the front swivel wheels via the front extension rod when the user walks on different terrains. The swivel wheels' rotational characteristics enable flexible steering to adapt to various ground conditions. The rear tube, via the rear extension rod, fixes the directional wheels, restricting the direction of movement and preventing the walking aid from shifting arbitrarily. The anti-tipping rear wheel bracket and supporting rear wheels form a double support structure, preventing the walking aid from tilting and effectively dispersing lateral pressure. This achieves stable support for the user and adaptability to different terrains, ensuring the walking aid's anti-tipping capability, enhancing stability during walking, reducing the difficulty of controlling the device, and meeting the needs of users in different scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the seat plate structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front extension rod structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the armpit support structure of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. U-shaped frame; 2. Elastic rope; 3. Seat plate; 4. Fixing block; 5. Adjusting belt; 6. Adjusting buckle; 7. Front telescopic round rod; 8. Rear telescopic round rod; 9. Limiting block; 10. Front extension rod; 11. Front caster wheel; 12. Rear extension rod; 13. Fixed wheel; 14. Anti-tipping rear wheel bracket; 15. Support rear wheel; 16. Side support frame; 17. Armpit support frame; 18. Chest support frame. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0017] Please see Figures 1 to 4This utility model provides a technical solution: a walking aid, including a U-shaped frame 1, with elastic ropes 2 fixedly connected to both ends of the front of the U-shaped frame 1, and a seat plate 3 fixedly connected to one end of each elastic rope 2. Fixing blocks 4 are fixedly connected to both ends of the surface of the U-shaped frame 1, and triangular connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the inner wall of each fixing block 4. An adjusting belt 5 is slidably connected to the surface of the triangular connecting block, and an adjusting buckle 6 is slidably connected to the surface of the adjusting belt 5. A front telescopic rod 7 and a rear telescopic rod 8 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the U-shaped frame 1. A front tube is slidably connected to the surface of the front telescopic rod 7, and a rear tube is slidably connected to the surface of the rear telescopic rod 8. A circular groove is formed at one end of the surface of both the front and rear telescopic rods 7 and 8, and a spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the groove. A limit block 9 is fixedly connected to one end of the spring. A groove is formed on the front of both the front and rear tubes. The device is equipped with a limiting hole, and a limiting block 9 is movably connected to the limiting hole. Through the arrangement of the elastic rope 2, seat plate 3, fixing block 4, adjusting belt 5, adjusting buckle 6, front telescopic rod 7, rear telescopic rod 8, and limiting block 9, the lengths of the front and rear telescopic rods 7 and 8 within the front and rear circular tubes are adjusted according to the user's needs. After aligning the circular groove with the limiting hole, the spring drives the limiting block 9 to spring up and engage with the corresponding limiting hole to fix the device. Then, the length of the adjusting belt 5 within the adjusting buckle 6 is adjusted to adjust the height of the seat plate 3. When needing to sit or rest, the user can comfortably sit on the seat plate 3, achieving the effect of adjusting the overall height of the walker and the height of the seat plate 3. This ensures the stability of the seat plate 3 under load, provides appropriate cushioning, improves sitting comfort, and ultimately ensures the flexibility of the device.The safety of using the walking aid is improved. A front extension rod 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front round tube, and a front swivel wheel 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front extension rod 10. A rear extension rod 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rear round tube, and a directional wheel 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rear extension rod 12. An anti-tipping rear wheel bracket 14 is fixedly connected to the back of the rear extension rod 12, and a supporting rear wheel 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the anti-tipping rear wheel bracket 14. An A-connecting rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front of the rear extension rod 12, and a side support frame 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the A-connecting rod. A rear swivel wheel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the side support frame 16. The walking aid is connected via the front extension rod 10, the front swivel wheel 11, the rear extension rod 12, the directional wheel 13, the anti-tipping rear wheel bracket 14, and the supporting rear wheel 15. With the side support frame 16 in place, when the user walks on different terrains with the walking aid, the front round tube is connected to the front universal wheel 11 via the front extension rod 10. Utilizing the rotational characteristics of the universal wheel, it allows for flexible multi-directional steering to adapt to different ground conditions. The rear round tube is fixed to the directional wheel 13 via the rear extension rod 12. The directional wheel 13 restricts the direction of movement and prevents the walking aid from shifting arbitrarily. The anti-tipping rear wheel bracket 14 and the supporting rear wheel 15 form a double support structure, preventing the walking aid from tilting and effectively dispersing lateral pressure. This achieves stable support for the user and adaptability to different terrains, thereby ensuring the walking aid's anti-tipping capability, enhancing stability during walking, reducing the control difficulty of the device, and meeting the user's needs in different scenarios. An anti-slip pad is fixedly connected to the top of the seat plate 3. The anti-slip pad is made of rubber and serves to prevent the seat plate 3 from slipping. Handrails are fixedly connected to both ends of the front of the U-shaped frame 1. An anti-slip sleeve is fixedly connected to one end of the surface of the handrail. The anti-slip sleeve serves to prevent the handrail from slipping. One end of connecting rod A is fixedly connected to the front extension rod 10. Connecting rod B is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front of the front extension rod 10. Connecting rod C is fixedly connected to the top of the front of the front of the front extension rod 10. Connecting rod D is fixedly connected to the top of the front of the rear extension rod 12. One end of connecting rod D is fixedly connected to the front extension rod 10. The front extension rod 10 serves to fix connecting rod A. Both ends of the top of the U-shaped frame 1 are fixedly connected to armpit supports 17, and one end of the armpit supports 17 is fixedly connected to a chest support 18. The armpit supports 17 serve to support the underarms of the user. Both the underarm support 17 and the chest support 18 are fixedly connected to the surface of protective pad A, and both ends of the top of the U-shaped frame 1 are fixedly connected to protective pad B. The protective pad A serves to protect the underarm support 17.

[0018] In this invention, the working steps of the device are as follows: First step: According to the user's needs, slide the front telescopic rod 7 and the rear telescopic rod 8 to adjust their lengths in the front and rear tubes, so that the groove and the limiting hole are aligned. Then, the spring drives the limiting block 9 to pop up and lock into the corresponding limiting hole to fix the device. Then, adjust the length of the adjusting band 5 in the adjusting buckle 6 to adjust the height of the seat plate 3. When it is necessary to sit and rest, the user can sit comfortably on the seat plate 3. The second step: When the user walks on different terrains with the walking aid, the front round tube is connected to the front universal wheel 11 through the front extension rod 10. The rotation characteristics of the universal wheel are used to achieve flexible turning in multiple directions to adapt to different ground conditions. The rear round tube is fixed to the directional wheel 13 through the rear extension rod 12. The directional wheel 13 restricts the direction of movement and prevents the walking aid from deviating at will. The anti-tipping rear wheel bracket 14 and the supporting rear wheel 15 form a double support structure to prevent the walking aid from tilting and effectively disperse lateral pressure.

[0019] It should be noted that the device structure and accompanying drawings of this utility model mainly describe the principle of this utility model. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the setting of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device is not fully described. However, under the premise that those skilled in the art understand the principle of the above utility model, the specific details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system can be clearly understood. The control method in the application document is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming. All standard parts used can be purchased from the market, and can be customized according to the instructions and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the structure and principle of the components known to those skilled in the art can be known by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0020] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A walking aid, comprising a U-shaped frame (1), characterized in that: Elastic ropes (2) are fixedly connected to both ends of the front of the U-shaped frame (1). A seat plate (3) is fixedly connected to one end of the elastic ropes (2). Fixed blocks (4) are fixedly connected to both ends of the surface of the U-shaped frame (1). A triangular connecting block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed block (4). An adjusting belt (5) is slidably connected to the surface of the triangular connecting block. An adjusting buckle (6) is slidably connected to the surface of the adjusting belt (5). A front telescopic round rod (7) and a rear telescopic round rod (8) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the U-shaped frame (1). A front round tube is slidably connected to the surface of the front telescopic round rod (7). A rear round tube is slidably connected to the surface of the rear telescopic round rod (8). A round groove is opened at one end of the surface of both the front telescopic round rod (7) and the rear telescopic round rod (8). A spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the round groove. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to... A limiting block (9) is connected to the front end of the front end round tube and the rear end round tube. The limiting block (9) is movably connected to the limiting hole. A front extension rod (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front end round tube. A front universal wheel (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front extension rod (10). A rear extension rod (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rear end round tube. A directional wheel (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rear extension rod (12). An anti-rollover rear wheel bracket (14) is fixedly connected to the back of the rear extension rod (12). A supporting rear wheel (15) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the anti-rollover rear wheel bracket (14). An A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front end of the rear extension rod (12). A side support frame (16) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the A connecting rod. A rear universal wheel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the side support frame (16).

2. The walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the seat plate (3) is fixedly connected with an anti-slip pad, which is made of rubber.

3. The walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other two ends of the front of the U-shaped frame (1) are fixedly connected to handrails, and one end of the surface of the handrail is fixedly connected to an anti-slip sleeve.

4. A walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the front extension rod (10). The bottom of the front of the front extension rod (10) is fixedly connected to the B connecting rod. The top of the front of the front of the front extension rod (10) is fixedly connected to the C connecting rod. The top of the front of the rear extension rod (12) is fixedly connected to the D connecting rod. One end of the D connecting rod is fixedly connected to the front extension rod (10).

5. A walking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the top of the U-shaped frame (1) are fixedly connected to armpit brackets (17), and one end of the armpit bracket (17) is fixedly connected to a chest bracket (18).

6. A walking aid according to claim 5, characterized in that: The surfaces of the armpit support (17) and chest support (18) are both fixedly connected with protective pads A, and the surfaces of the top two ends of the U-shaped frame (1) are both fixedly connected with protective pads B.

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