A castor with direction lock
The castor with a swivel and lock mechanism addresses the challenge of users with mobility issues by allowing controlled movement and muscle training through predefined direction locking, enhancing gait patterns and reducing therapist assistance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- GB · GB
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JAMES LECKEY DESIGN
- Filing Date
- 2023-02-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-11
AI Technical Summary
Users with mobility challenges, including those with disabilities or conditions like cerebral palsy, face difficulty in producing effective gait patterns and controlling the movement of their legs, making it difficult to move in desired directions, and traditional therapy techniques often require manual assistance that limits independent movement.
A castor with a swivel axis and a locking mechanism that allows or inhibits the swiveling motion of the wheel, enabling it to be locked in predefined directions, integrated into a walking support apparatus to facilitate controlled movement and muscle training.
The castor with a direction lock enables users to train specific muscle groups by restricting movement to predefined directions, promoting effective gait patterns and reducing the need for manual therapist intervention.
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