An orthopedic walking aid for injured patients

By introducing a folding mechanism that can store the seat plate and support legs, as well as a support mechanism for the electric push rod suspension wheel into the orthopedic walking aid, the problem of inconvenience for patients to rest has been solved, and the practicality and safety of the device have been improved.

CN224925345UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03903 HOSPITAL OF THE JOINT LOGISTICS SUPPORT FORCE OF THE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY OF CHINA
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Application Number
CN202521151264.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-06-06

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Technical Problem

Existing orthopedic walking aids are inconvenient for patients to rest during use, resulting in limited practicality.

Method used

An assistive walking device with a folding mechanism and a support mechanism has been designed, including a retractable seat, support legs and an electric push rod, which allows the patient to rest when needed and is fixed by the electric push rod's suspended moving wheels to prevent slippage.

Benefits of technology

The device's practicality has been enhanced, allowing patients to sit down while resting, and is secured by suspended wheels to prevent slippage, thus improving safety and usability.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of walking aid device, concretely is a walking aid device for orthopedics wounded, the utility model discloses first handrail and second handrail, the second handrail is located the rear end of first handrail, the bottom of first handrail is provided with the folding mechanism for the rest of wounded. The utility model discloses the setting of seat board, ring and hook, through rotating two support legs, two support legs are stored to the both sides of seat board, through rotating folding board and seat board, the position of hook is changed to rotating universal ball, can hang two rings on two hooks, store seat board and two support legs to the storage groove, the seat board is stored, through taking down two rings, place two support legs on the ground and support, the seat board is laid flat, and the wounded can sit on the seat board and rest, and the practicability of the device is enhanced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of walking aid technology, specifically a walking aid for orthopedic patients. Background Technology

[0002] Orthopedic walking aids are assistive devices designed specifically for patients with walking difficulties due to orthopedic problems such as fractures, joint injuries, and postoperative rehabilitation. Their core function is to provide support, balance, and stability, helping patients reduce weight-bearing pressure on their lower limbs and gradually regain their walking ability.

[0003] Patent publication number CN222444725U discloses a walking aid device, including a first guard rod, with first support rods connected to both ends of the first guard rod, a second support rod connected to the bottom of the first guard rod, two third support rods connected to the bottom of the first guard rod, a second guard rod connected to the bottom of the second support rod, and four fixing frames provided at the bottom of the second guard rod, with first rotating shafts provided on two of the fixing frames and second rotating shafts provided on the other two fixing frames, and two first fixing blocks provided on each first rotating shaft.

[0004] The aforementioned walking aid still has certain shortcomings in its use. In actual use, the walking aid uses a lever to increase the friction between the friction plate and the first rotating shaft. The downhill speed of the device can be adjusted by the magnitude of the lever force to improve the safety of the patient. However, it also causes inconvenience for the patient to rest during use, thus resulting in poor practicality. Therefore, we propose a walking aid for orthopedic patients. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an assistive device for orthopedic patients, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that patients find it inconvenient to rest during use, thus resulting in poor practicality.

[0006] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions: An assistive walking device for orthopedic patients includes a first handrail and a second handrail. The second handrail is located at the rear end of the first handrail. The bottom of the first handrail is provided with a folding mechanism for the patient to rest. Both ends of the first handrail are also provided with support mechanisms for supporting the device.

[0007] Preferably, the folding mechanism includes a fixed plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the first handrail. A storage groove is provided through one side wall of the fixed plate. Rotating rods are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the bottom of both sides of the storage groove. A folding plate is rotatably sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod. A seat plate is rotatably connected to both ends of the side of the folding plate away from the rotating rod. Support legs are rotatably connected to both ends of the side of the seat plate away from the folding plate.

[0008] Preferably, each of the two support legs is fixedly equipped with a hanging ring at its top, and hollow blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the top wall panel of the storage slot. Universal balls are fitted into the inner cavities of the two hollow blocks, and hooks are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the two universal balls, with the two hooks respectively hanging on the two hanging rings.

[0009] Preferably, the support mechanism includes two support frames fixedly connected to both ends of the first handrail. An installation block is fixedly connected to the inner top of each of the two support frames. An electric push rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of each of the two installation blocks. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of each of the two electric push rods. The fixed end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the installation block.

[0010] Preferably, both ends of the bottom of the two support frames are fixedly equipped with movable wheels, and both ends of the two connecting plates are fixedly connected with support frames. The support frames are arranged in an inverted "U" shape. The two support frames are slidably connected to the bottom ends of the support frames, and the support frames are used to cover the movable wheels. The two ends of the support frames are vertically arranged, and the support frames are slidably connected to the vertical sections at both ends of the support frames.

[0011] Preferably, the two ends of the two second handrails are respectively fixedly connected to the top of the two support frames on the sides that are close to each other, and the fixed connection point is located at the corner of the support frame. Both the first handrail and the second handrail are made of stainless steel.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This utility model, through the setting of a seat plate, hanging rings and hooks, allows the two support legs to be rotated and stored on both sides of the seat plate. By rotating the folding plate and the seat plate, and rotating the universal ball to change the position of the hooks, the two hanging rings can be hung on the two hooks. The seat plate and the two support legs can be stored in the storage slot for easy storage of the seat plate. By removing the two hanging rings, the two support legs can be placed on the ground for support, and the seat plate can be flattened. The injured person can sit on the seat plate to rest, which enhances the practicality of the device.

[0013] 2. This utility model, through the setting of electric push rods and support frames, adjusts the telescopic ends of the two electric push rods to drive the two connecting plates to move downwards. The downward movement of the two connecting plates drives the four support frames corresponding to the four moving wheels to move downwards, thus supporting the device and suspending the four moving wheels in the air. This positions and fixes the device, preventing it from sliding when the injured person is resting, and enhancing the safety of the device during use. Attached Figure Description

[0014] 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. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the folding mechanism of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A; Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support mechanism of this utility model.

[0015] The following labels are used in the attached diagram: 1. First handrail; 2. Second handrail; 3. Folding mechanism; 31. Fixed plate; 32. Storage slot; 33. Folding plate; 34. Seat plate; 35. Support leg; 36. Hanging ring; 37. Hollow block; 38. Universal ball; 39. Hook; 4. Support mechanism; 41. Support frame; 42. Mounting block; 43. Electric push rod; 44. Connecting plate; 45. Support frame; 46. Casters. 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. 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0017] like Figures 1-4 As shown, an assistive walking device for orthopedic patients includes a first handrail 1 and a second handrail 2. The second handrail 2 is located at the rear end of the first handrail 1. The bottom of the first handrail 1 is provided with a folding mechanism 3 for the patient to rest. The two ends of the first handrail 1 are also provided with support mechanisms 4 for supporting the device. Specifically, in this embodiment, the provided folding mechanism 3 includes a fixed plate 31 fixedly connected to the bottom of the first handrail 1. A storage groove 32 is provided through one side wall of the fixed plate 31. Rotating rods are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the bottom of both sides of the storage groove 32. A folding plate 33 is rotatably sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod. A seat plate 34 is rotatably connected to both ends of the side of the folding plate 33 away from the rotating rod. Support legs 35 are rotatably connected to both ends of the side of the seat plate 34 away from the folding plate 33. Hanging rings 36 are fixedly installed on the top of the two support legs 35. Hollow blocks 37 are fixedly connected to both sides of the top wall of the storage groove 32. Universal balls 38 are sleeved in the inner cavities of the two hollow blocks 37. Hooks 39 are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the two universal balls 38, and the two hooks 39 are respectively hung on the two hanging rings 36.

[0018] In practice, by rotating the two support legs 35, the two support legs 35 can be stored on both sides of the seat plate 34. By rotating the folding plate 33 and the seat plate 34, and rotating the universal ball 38 to change the position of the hook 39, the two hanging rings 36 can be hung on the two hooks 39. The seat plate 34 and the two support legs 35 can be stored in the storage slot 32, which makes it easy to store the seat plate 34. By removing the two hanging rings 36, the two support legs 35 can be placed on the ground for support, and the seat plate 34 can be laid flat. The injured person can sit on the seat plate 34 to rest, which enhances the practicality of the device.

[0019] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the support mechanism 4 includes two support frames 41 fixedly connected to both ends of the first handrail 1. An installation block 42 is fixedly connected to the inner top of each of the two support frames 41. An electric push rod 43 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of each of the two installation blocks 42. A connecting plate 44 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of each of the two electric push rods 43. The fixed end of the electric push rod 43 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the installation block 42. Moving wheels 46 are fixedly installed at both ends of the bottom of each of the two support frames 41. A support frame 45 is fixedly connected to both ends of each of the two connecting plates 44. The support frame 41 is arranged in an inverted "U" shape. The two support frames 45 are slidably connected to the bottom ends of the support frame 41, and the support frames 45 are used to shield the moving wheels 46. The two ends of the support frame 41 are vertically arranged, and the support frames 45 are slidably connected to the vertical sections at both ends of the support frame 41.

[0020] In practice, by adjusting the telescopic ends of the two electric push rods 43, the two connecting plates 44 are moved downwards. The downward movement of the two connecting plates 44 causes the four support frames 45 above the four moving wheels 46 to move downwards, thus supporting the device. This allows the four moving wheels 46 to be suspended in the air, positioning and fixing the device to prevent it from sliding when the injured person is resting, thereby enhancing the safety of the device during use.

[0021] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the two ends of the two second handrails 2 are respectively fixedly connected to the top of the two support frames 41 on the side that are close to each other, and the fixed connection point is located at the corner of the support frame 41. The first handrail 1 and the second handrail 2 are both made of stainless steel.

[0022] In practice, the injured person moves the device by pushing the first handrail 1 or the second handrail 2, using the four moving wheels 46 to rotate and assist the injured person in moving. The first handrail 1 and the second handrail 2 are made of stainless steel, which makes it easy to clean the first handrail 1 and the second handrail 2 and can enhance the service life of the first handrail 1 and the second handrail 2.

[0023] In use, the injured person pushes the first handrail 1 or the second handrail 2, which rotates the four movable wheels 46 to move the device, assisting the injured person in movement. When the injured person needs to rest, the telescopic ends of the two electric push rods 43 are adjusted to move the two connecting plates 44 downwards. The downward movement of the two connecting plates 44 causes the four corresponding support frames 45 above the four movable wheels 46 to move downwards, suspending the four movable wheels 46 and fixing the device in place. Then, the two hanging rings 36 are attached to the two hanging... Remove the hook 39, place the two support legs 35 on the ground for support, and flatten the seat 34. The injured person can sit on the seat 34 to rest. After resting, rotate the two support legs 35 to store them on both sides of the seat 34. Rotate the folding plate 33 and the seat 34, and rotate the universal ball 38 to change the position of the hook 39. Hang the two hanging rings 36 on the two hooks 39, and store the seat 34 and the two support legs 35 in the storage slot 32. Store the seat 34.

[0024] 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 embodiments and descriptions in the specification 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 the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. An assistive walking device for orthopedic patients, characterized in that, include: The first handrail (1) has a folding mechanism (3) at the bottom for the wounded to rest. The second handrail (2) is located at the rear end of the first handrail (1); A support mechanism (4) for supporting the device is provided at both ends of the first handrail (1); The folding mechanism (3) includes a fixed plate (31) fixedly connected to the bottom of the first handrail (1). A storage groove (32) is provided through one side wall of the fixed plate (31). Rotating rods are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the bottom of both sides of the storage groove (32). A folding plate (33) is rotatably sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod. A seat plate (34) is rotatably connected to both ends of the side of the folding plate (33) away from the rotating rod.

2. The walking aid for orthopedic patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The seat plate (34) is rotatably connected to two ends of the side away from the folding plate (33), and the top of the two support legs (35) is fixedly installed with hanging rings (36).

3. The walking aid for orthopedic patients according to claim 2, characterized in that, Hollow blocks (37) are fixedly connected to both sides of the top wall panel of the storage slot (32). Universal balls (38) are sleeved in the inner cavity of the two hollow blocks (37). Hooks (39) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the two universal balls (38), and the two hooks (39) are respectively hung on two hanging rings (36).

4. The walking aid for orthopedic patients according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support mechanism (4) includes two support frames (41) fixedly connected to both ends of the first handrail (1). The inner top of each of the two support frames (41) is fixedly connected to an installation block (42). The bottom of each of the two installation blocks (42) is fixedly installed with an electric push rod (43). The telescopic ends of each of the two electric push rods (43) are fixedly connected to a connecting plate (44). The fixed end of the electric push rod (43) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the installation block (42).

5. The walking aid for orthopedic patients according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support frame (41) is fixedly installed with movable wheels (46) at both ends of the bottom. The two connecting plates (44) are fixedly connected with support frames (45) at both ends. The support frame (41) is set in an inverted "U" shape. The two support frames (45) are slidably connected to the bottom ends of the support frame (41) respectively, and the support frames (45) are used to cover the movable wheels (46). The two ends of the support frame (41) are vertically arranged, and the support frame (45) is slidably connected to the vertical sections at both ends of the support frame (41).

6. The walking aid for orthopedic patients according to claim 5, characterized in that, The two ends of the two second handrails (2) are respectively fixedly connected to the top of the two support frames (41) on the side that are close to each other, and the fixed connection point is located at the corner of the support frame (41); Both the first handrail (1) and the second handrail (2) are made of stainless steel.

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  • Walking aid

    CN222444725U